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Hazel Carpenter

Roman J. Thelen

Roger Paul Zigler

Eugene James Panos

Claire R. Haske

Marjorie W. Glowney

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Hazel Carpenter

carpenter_hazel.jpg (4604 bytes)Hazel Carpenter died August 19, 2007 at the age of 90. She was born in Lansing on August 15, 1917, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Sturgis) Williams. She was a member of the Eagles Club in Owosso. Hazel married Gerald D. Carpenter in Lansing on November 4, 1936 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2001.

Surviving are her daughters, Geraldine (Irving) Arnett of St. Johns, Patricia (Mike) Holder of Owosso, Dorothy (Charles) Sparks of Las Vegas, NV and Debbie (Mike) Hettler of Crystal, MI, son, Gerald Lee (Debbie) Carpenter of Portage, MI, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister, Frances Haner of Lansing, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Keith and Jeff Carpenter.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, 232 E. Oak St., Ovid, burial at Maple Grove Cemetery with Pastor Mike Hixson officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Eugene James Panos

Eugene James Panos died August 19, 2007 at the age of 83. He was born in Springfield, OH on April 25, 1924, the son of Joseph and Julia (Richert) Panos. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII. On December 23, 1946 he married Helen Burroughs in Jackson, OH and she survives him. He retired from the Federal Center in Battle Creek as an engineer. Eugene coached Little League Baseball, enjoyed fishing, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, whom he loved very much.

Along with his wife of over 60 years, he is survived by his son, Jim (Sandy) Panos of Delton, MI, his daughter, Julia (Michael) Davis of St. Johns, MI, his five grandchildren, Rachel (Craig) Kuleza, Steve Matel, Tim Panos, Luke Panos and Clay Panos, his brother, Ray (Mary) Panos and his favorite cousin, Angela Burke. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Joseph Panos.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 2PM at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns with David Hudgens officiating. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of contributions to the V.F.W. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Home.

Michael "Mike" Thomas Luznak

luznak_michaell.jpg (3940 bytes)Michael "Mike" Thomas Luznak age 78 of Bannister, Michigan died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, Michigan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 10:00 AM. Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt and Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 and Wednesday, August 22, 2007 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday Evening at 6:00 P.M.

Mike was born in Elba Township, Michigan on August 26, 1928 the son of Marko and Josephine ( Slamar ) Loznjak. He was a lifeling resident of Bannister, Michigan. Michael married Anne Heimberger on December 22, 1967 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI. He retired from Motor Wheel in 1992 after 43 years of service. Mike enjoyed family and his grandchildren, with farming coming in a close second. He also loved attending Ovid-Elsie, Ashley and St. Johns high school sporting events. Michael was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife Anne Luznak of Bannister, MI, 10 children; Nancy and Tom Hildner, Connie and Ed Thornton, Carole and John Whitaker, Mike Luznak, Dennis Luznak, Tracy and Tod Ballinger, Tod Heimberger, Tony and Norm ( Binder ) Heimberger, Tamra and Dan Sherwood Troy and Stacy Luznak, 19 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 1 sister Rose Supp, and 3 brothers-in-law; Steve Chvojka, Joe Vostrizansky, and Tony Havalda. He is predeceased by his parents, and sisters; Frances Fabus, Stella Spika, Anna Fabus, Stuna Niko, Genevieve Chvojka, Stefina Vostrizansky, Josephine Slamka, and Helen Havalda.

Memorials may be made to Gratiot Commission on Aging or the Ashley Care Center.. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Harold B. Wineland

wineland_harold.jpg (3991 bytes)Harold B. Wineland, 98 of St. Johns, MI died Aug. 18, 2007 at Laurels of Fulton. He was born on Aug. 7, 1909 the son of Willis and Bertha (Young) Wineland. He spent all his life in Gratiot and Clinton Counties, and was a farmer. On January 18, 1936 he married Letha Winslow. She preceded him in death January 11, 1993.

He is survived by 5 sons, Dale Wineland of Grand Ledge, Duane and Colleen Wineland of Ithaca, Larry and Bette Wineland of DeWitt, Laurence and Judy Wineland of DeWitt, Keith and Vickie Wineland of St. Johns. Daughter,Doris Lightner of Charlotte. 19 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Letha, son Lloyd Wineland, daughter Karen Wineland, son-in-law, Robert Lightner, Sr., daughter-in-law Deanna Wineland, grandson Robert Lightner, Jr., and great grandson Edward Felzke, as well as his parents and 2 sisters.

The family will receive friends at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007 10A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at which time services will be with Pastor Paul Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurels of Fulton or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Roman J. Thelen

thelen_roman.jpg (5663 bytes)Roman J. Thelen died August 18, 2007 at the age of 88. He was born in Westphalia Township on September 15, 1918, the son of Albert and Pauline (Fedewa) Thelen. He was a retired maintenance person for Bank of Lansing and was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Surviving is his sister, Mary Schafer, nieces, Marie (Dan) Schafer-Halsey, Kathy (David) Berquist and Theresa (Michael) Walker, nephews, Robert (Suzanne) Schafer, Jerome (Deb) Schafer and Dennis (Tammy) Schafer and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Norbert Schafer and niece, Jeanne Schafer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, with Rev. Fr. Timothy MacDonald officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. on Sunday with a rosary at 7p.m. and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday with a rosary at 3p.m. and a vigil service at 7p.m. at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund or the charity of the family's choice.

Claire  R. Haske

haske_claire.jpg (4740 bytes)Claire  R. Haske died August 17, 2007 at the age of 93.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan January 21, 1914 the daughter of Joseph and Philomena (Monkevich) Permen.  She retired in 1984 as an L.P.N. at Clinton Memorial Hospital after 22 years of service.  She also worked as a private duty nurse and formerly served on the St. Johns City Planning Commission and was a Girl Scout leader.   Claire was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society.   She married Herman Haske June 25, 1938 and he preceded her in death November 28, 1960. 

Claire is survived by three daughters, Gail (James) Nutter of Perry, Susan (Michael) Greiter of Edmonton-Alberta, Canada and Judith (James) Judd of Shawano, Wisconsin, five grandchildren, Tereasa Brainerd of Wilmington, Massachusetts, Matthew Nutter of Pine, Colorado, Katherine Nutter of Perry, Brian Judd of Kiel, Wisconsin, Elizabeth Jenkins of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and seven great grandchildren.   In addition to her husband, Claire was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Permen and Adele Miller, and three brothers, Alphonse Permen and twins, Edward and Joseph Permen.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fr.  Eoin Murphy officiating.   The family will receive friends Thursday 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns with a vigil service being held at 8:00 p.m.   A Graveside Service will be Monday, August 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Education Trust Fund or Clinton Memorial Hospital.        

Marjorie W. Glowney

glowney_marjorie.jpg (4465 bytes)Marjorie W. Glowney age 87 of Bannister, Michigan died on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns, Michigan. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 20 2007 at the Bannister United Methodist Church at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Jon Pohl and Rev. Kathy Leydorf will officiate and visitation will be on Saturday and Sunday from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie chapel. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan.

Marjorie was born on July 18, 1920 the daughter of Eugene and Anna (Heireman) Ensign and had resided most of her life in Bannister, Michigan. She had graduated from Bannister High School and then graduated from Central Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant with a teaching degree. Marjorie and married Floyd Glowney on June 18, 1944 in Bannister, Michigan, Floyd died December 22, 1998. She had taught school in Elsie and Bannister and many years at the country schools. She was a farmer and a farmer’s wife, a piano teacher, 4 – H Leader, who enjoyed cooking and baking. She was also a member of Bannister United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Hippo Club.

Survivors include her 1 daughter, Anne and Dennis Green of Montana, 3 sons, Peter Glowney of Laingsburg, Michigan, John and Connie Glowney of Seattle, Washington, Timothy and Anell Glowney of Charlevoix, Michigan, her grandchildren, Travis Glowney, Stephanie Green, Benjamin Glowney, Alysen Glowney, Lane Green, Colton Green, Abigail Glowney, 1 sister, Grace and Duane Green of Elsie, Michigan. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, 2 sisters, Mary Zimmerman, Lillian Terrell, and 1 brother Albert Ensign.

Memorial may be made to the Bannister United Methodist Church. Marjorie was a woman who loved her family, friends and was a great neighbor to everyone.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Roger Paul Zigler

zigler_roger.jpg (5496 bytes)Roger Paul Zigler passed away August 13, 2007, at the age of 57. He was born in St. Johns on February 25, 1950, the son of Charles and Virginia (Black) Zigler. Roger was a custodian for Mid-Michigan Industries and attended Greenbush United Methodist Church. He loved fishing with his brother-in-law Bob and doing yard work with his brother Mike. His proudest accomplishment was getting a job at the Gratiot County Courthouse in Ithaca and, he took great pride in having his own apartment. He loved playing basketball with Jordon and croquet with Julie, loved singing, going for walks around the lake and going shopping with Nancy and Sue. He became a Gift of Life donor helping up to 32 people with his gift and was one of the most unique individuals to walk the earth and touched everyone he came in contact with.

Surviving is his sister, Sue Ann (Bob) Shinabery of Perrinton, brother, Mike (Nancy) Zigler of St. Johns, nephews, Tom (Lynn) Shinabery of Priest, Germany, Tim Shinabery of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Todd (Karen) Shinabery of Twin Lake, MI and Nathan Zigler of St. Johns, great niece, Eva Isabel Shinabery of Twin Lake, MI, aunt and uncle, Leonard and Nancy Puetz of Waterloo, Iowa and aunt, Jane Matter of St. Johns. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A brief graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Eureka Cemetery. Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 7, 2007 at Greenbush United Methodist Church, St. Johns with Pastor John Pohl officiating. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Mid-Michigan Industries, 6585 N. Jerome Rd., Alma, MI 48801. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Home.