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Lawrence R. Shoup

Lawrence R. Shoup died June 19, 2007, at the age of 98. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on March 11, 1909, the son of Clarence and Bessie (Ludeman) Shoup. He lived in a log house until he was 4 and moved to St. Johns in 1921. He was a farmer his entire life, a member of Duplain United Methodist Church, loved visiting Mammoth Cave, Kentucky and watching Bob Barker on The Price Is Right. Lawrence married Blanche Treat on May 25, 1935 in Elsie and she preceded him in death on June 22, 1993.

Surviving is his daughter, Phyllis (Larry) Irrer of St. Johns, two sons, Richard (Charlotte) Shoup of St. Johns and Robert (Brigitte) Shoup of Santa Fe, New Mexico, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Florence Geller and three brothers, Fred Ludeman, Howard Shoup and Harry Shoup.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Duplain Cemetery with Rev. Brian Sheen officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.

Julia M. Walton

Julia M. Walton died June 18, 2007, at the age of 100. Born September 3, 1906 in Duplain Township, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Mary (Smith) Walton and lived in Clinton County all of her life. Julia was a retired Nurse Aide from Clinton Memorial Hospital after 25 years of service.

She is survived by her cousins, Dorothy (Alvin) Schultz of Dewitt, Louise Hiar of Grand Ledge, and Mary Jane (Raymond) Warren of Marshall. Julia was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Leon Edward Walton.

Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the Osgood Funeral Home. A Private Graveside Service will be held. Memorials may be made to the Clinton Health Foundation for Meals on Wheels, Clinton County Home Health or Heartland Hospice.

Craig A. Nickols

Craig A. Nickols, Laingsburg, age 35, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Craig was born in Lansing on December 26, 1971 to Kenneth and Leia (Pace) Nickols. He married Carrie Beeman in St. Johns on October 30, 1997. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lansing and he was a self-enployed mechanic.

Craig is survived by his wife Carrie; his daughter, Lonnie; step-daughter, Shyann Johnson; brother, Todd Nickols of Bath; father, Kenneth of Bath; and mother, Leia of Lansing. He was predeceased by both grandparents.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday June 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Laingburg with Pastor Paul Lindloff officiating. Family will meet with friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will take place in the Laingburg Cemetery. Memorials can be given to the family (for Lonnies education). 

Esther Catherine Kramer

Esther Catherine Kramer, Pewamo, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2007. She was born on May 14, 1926 in Westphalia the daughter of Peter and Mary Goodman. Esther was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo. She enjoyed flowers, playing Yatzee, and being on the go with her family. Her greatest joy was the love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Surviving are her children Janet (Steve) Thurston, Gary (Sheri) Kramer, Donna (Bob) Grounds, Beverly (Jeff) Fink and Don (special friend, Pam) Kramer; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charlon O. Mason at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 pm., Sunday at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St., Westphalia. The rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m., Saturday and 3 p.m., Sunday. The Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m., Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland.

Rosaline “Rosie” Swagart

Rosaline “Rosie” Swagart died June 13, 2007, at the age of 78. She was born in Perry on January 3, 1929, the daughter of Theodore and Cora (Case) Dunn. She was a member of Greenbush United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Clinton County Farm Bureau, and participated in Clinton County 4-H. Rosie and Don were avid square dancers with the Maple Twirlers. Rosie married Donald Swagart in St. Johns on May 28, 1950 and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2004.

Surviving is her son, John (Amy) Swagart of Bannister, daughter, Jill (John) Malusek of St. Johns, grandchildren, Michael (Leslie) Swagart, Brandon Swagart, Rebecca Cole, Justin Malusek and Jordan Malusek, two brothers, Lewis (Juanita) Dunn and Lynn (Joann) Dunn, five sisters, Elsie (Paul) Cole, Ellen Jane (Bob) Waters, Waivah Zerkle, Joyce Nanasy and Linda (Tom) Calvin, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Harmon, Roy, Loren and Theodore Dunn and one sister, Patricia Britten.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Osgood Funeral Home with Pastor Hugh Banninga officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to First United Methodist Church, St. Johns or Clinton County R.E.S.A.