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Kenneth W. Wilkie

Eugene A. Wieber

Brad Boling

Richard “Dick” Donald Carlson

Mary Elnora Welton

Donna B. Besko

Eileen Marie Beynon

Herman W. Schaefer

Mary C. McCrumb

Pamela V. Lovegrove

Mildred Edna ( Loynes ) Conklin

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Kenneth W. Wilkie

wilkie_kenneth.jpg (3586 bytes)Kenneth W. Wilkie, 51 died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 following a short but valiant battle with cancer. Kenneth was born May 17, 1956 in Owosso, MI the son of Bernard and Mary Kay (Hodges) Wilkie. He graduated from Okemos High School and received his Associate’s Degree from Lansing Community College. Ken worked for the State of Michigan in the Family Independence Agency for 10 years and then in the Information and Technology Dept. for 5 years. Being a father was the main focus of his life. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, home remodeling, working on cars, and enjoyed camping up north.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashly Wilkie of Lansing, son, Nathan of Haslett, brother Brian Wilkie of East Lansing, sisters Tina and Scott Heyser of Orlando, Fl, and Diane and Todd Schneider of Hawthorne, CA, his father, Bernard and Shirley Wilkie of Sun City, AZ, former wife Linda Carmer of Mason, several nieces and nephews and many other special friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kay Wilkie and sister Rosemay Joy Wilkie.

Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Haslett Boy Scout Troop # 97, c/o Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett, Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 or Girl Scouts of Michigan Capital Council, 1974 Cedar St. Holt, MI 48842 or the donor’s choice.

Eugene A. Wieber

Eugene A. Wieber died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at the age of 80. He was born February 27, 1927 in Lebanon Township, Michigan, the son of William and Clara (Knoop) Wieber. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a retired farmer. He attended Most Holy Trinity Elementary School and graduated from Fowler High School. Eugene was a private sort of person. He had a great love for music and a large collection of CD's. He also loved to read the many books that were in his library. Although lacking in social skills, he was blessed with a fantastic memory of events in the family, which tended to depend on him for names and dates. He also had a deep personal faith in Jesus Christ and went to daily Mass when he could. Eugene spent 3 1/2 years in Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, where he was well cared for. He often longed to come "home". Now we pray that he has gone home to the Lord.

Eugene is survived by one sister, Romilda Pung of Lansing, three brothers, Arnold Wieber and Gerald (Doris) Wieber of Fowler, and the Rev. Donald A. Wieber of Coloma, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by four sisters, Irene Thelen, Sr. Esther Wieber, O.L.V.N., Sr. Bernita Wieber, O.P., and Magdalene Armbrustmacher, and one brother, Rev. Elmer Wieber.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery with the Rev. Donald A. Wieber officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, Fowler, with a rosary prayed at 3 p.m. and a vigil service at 8 p.m. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of contributions to Most Holy Trinity Education Trust Fund or Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor.

Eileen Marie Beynon

beynon.jpg (4349 bytes)Eileen Marie Beynon, age 80, of Owosso, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. in celebration of her life.

Eileen was born in Dearborn Nov. 4, 1927, the daughter of Joseph D. and Lydia Ann (Waitkavica) Pudnik. She attended school in Charlotte. She was a member of the Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary and the Shiawassee Arts Council.

She is survived by four sons: Gerald (Judy) Idle of Apopka, Fla., Alan (Pamela) Idle of Owosso, Brian (Sandy) Idle of Kelso, Wash., and Kevin (Deborah) Idle of Owosso; nine grandchildren, Aaron, Coren, Andrew, Justin, Cassi and Kourtney, Wade and Jill and David; also four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and infant twin daughters.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Shiawassee Humane Society, Shiawassee Arts Council or charity of donor's choice.

Brad Boling

Brad Boling, age 50, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at home. He was born on April 29, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan, son of Robert and Mildred (Canning) Boling. He married Jill Matter on October 7, 1995. He was retired from General Motors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed horseback riding and riding his Harley.

He is survived by his wife, Jill; father, Bob Boling (Tammy Collins); mother-in-law, Janette Matter; sisters, Brenda (Walter) Hoten and Linda (Pat) Gallagher; brother, Dan (Melodie) Boling; sister-in-law, Amy (John) Swanchara; brothers-in-law, Eric and Kurt Black; nieces and nephews, Brooke and Ryan Gallagher, Ashley and Megan Black, Gunnar Swanchara, Brandon, Chase, and Dylan Boling, Chloe, Halle, Sydney Anderson, Thomas Hoten; and great-nephew, Wesley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Millie, and sister, Sandra Boling.

A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, St. Johns, Michigan. Donations may be made to Clinton Home Hospice, 110 W. Higham St., St. Johns, Michigan.

Herman W. Schaefer

schaefer_herman.jpg (4954 bytes)Herman W. Schaefer died Friday, November 9, 2007 at the age of 88. Born February 19, 1919 in Bengal Township, Michigan the son of Hardy and Mary Ann (Lancaster) Schaefer. He retired in 1980 as a Baker from Schafer Bakery in Lansing after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #851 in Owosso.

Herman is survived by his son, William Schaefer of Lansing, two granddaughters, Shelby and Lindsey Schaefer and half-brother, George (Betty) Dush of St. Johns. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his infant sister, Dorothy Schaefer.

Herman’s wishes were to be cremated and he will be buried in Mt. Rest Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI.

Mary C. McCrumb

Mary C. McCrumb a longtime Grand Ledge resident passed away November 10, 2007. Mary was born August 26, 1919 in Westphalia, Michigan to Joseph and Catherine Lenneman. Mary was very active in St. Michael Parish and was a waitress at Pasquales Restaurant for over twenty years. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Howard McCrumb and daughter Deborah McCrumb.

She was the loving mother of Karen (Jerry) Swathwood of Manistee, Judy (Wayne) Webb of Ohio, Marchelle (Michael) Smith of Holt, Bill McCrumb of Wisconsin, Lynn (Betty) McCrumb of Lansing, Dennis (Debby) McCrumb and Mark (Jennifer) McCrumb both of Grand Ledge. 21 grandchildren. 35 great-grandchildren. 1 great-great-granddaughter. Sister of Bertha (William) Davern, Josetta (Howard) Gasper, Irwin Lenneman and Joseph (Julianne) Lenneman. Also survived by sister-in-law Ilene Westfall.

A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge with the Reverend Fr. James Eisele, Celebrant. Interment to follow in North Eagle Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 8:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial Contributions may be given to St. Michael Parish School. 

Richard “Dick” Donald Carlson

carlson_richard.jpg (3869 bytes)Richard “Dick” Donald Carlson passed away November 9, 2007 at the age of 81. Richard was born on August 4, 1926 in Jackson, the son of Charles and Lavina (Donley) Carlson. He graduated in 1944 from Michigan Center High School and worked for Consumers Power Company at the Meter Building, Parnel Rd., for over 30 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked a small farm in the Leslie area before moving to Barryton, MI. From there Richard moved to Rosewood Adult Foster Care in Ithaca.

Richard is survived by six daughters, Margaret Keesler of Mason, Mary (Howard) Straub of St. Johns, Marsha Smith of Richmond, MO, Marlene (Dave) Lovette of Leslie, Myra (Milton) Ruthig of Ithaca and Karen (Joel) VanAndel of Leslie, one son, Kenneth Carlson of Jackson, 26 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, one sister, Lauretta Neeley of Leoni Township, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Tom, George and Leo Carlson.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 12, 2007 at the Osgood Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Daniels officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank Rosewood Adult Foster Care in Ithaca, Carson City Hospital, the Laurels of Fulton and Pastor Paul Daniels.

Mary Elnora Welton

welton_mary.jpg (6306 bytes)Mary Elnora Welton died on November 8, 2007 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor at the age of 100. She was born October 16, 1907 in Almina Township, MI, the daughter of Jesse Edwin and Elnora (Webb) Woodhams. Mary graduated from Rodney B. Wilson, Class of 1926. She married Stanley Welton in 1928 in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1991. Mary taught in several one-room shoolhouses and retired as St. Johns Public School teacher from East Essex School, a member of the Clinton County Retired Teachers Association and a member of First Congregational Church.

She is survived by one son, Bruce (Rose) Welton of Elsie, her grandchildren, Brian (Sarah) Welton of Parma, Brett (Cheryl) Welton and Rosanne (Charles) Harden, both of St. Johns, Deborah Welton of Texas, Fanette Welton of Virginia, and Greg Welton of Tennessee, and several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her son William Welton, her infant grandson, two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 12, 2007 at the St. Johns Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Matt Olson officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of contributions to the First Congregational Church.

Pamela V. Lovegrove

Pamela V. Lovegrove died November 9, 2007, at the age of 42. She was born in North Carolina on May 18, 1965. Pamela married Douglas Lovegrove in St. Johns on July 9, 1999 and he survives her.

Also surviving are her daughters, Nicole (Phil) and Jamie, step sons, Justin and Jon, parents-in-law, Marvin and Sue Lovegrove. She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be no service or visitation. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the Lupus Foundation. Arrangements by the Osgood Funeral Home.

Mildred Edna ( Loynes ) Conklin

conklin_mildred.jpg (4735 bytes)Mildred Edna ( Loynes ) Conklin age 97 died on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Alabama Oaks Assisted Living, in Winter Park, Florida. Memorial services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on November 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Paster Edwin Snook officiating. Visitation will be prior to the services and burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery.

Millie was born on January 11, 1910, in Ovid, Michigan the daughter of William Ten and Eliza Gertrude (Oberlin) Scarbough. She graduated from Elsie High School, where she played forward on their winning girls basketball team. She married Wayne Loynes July 15, 1928 for 36 yrs. until his death. She then married Bernard “Bun” Conklin on December 4, 1971 and was married to him for 26 yrs until his death. Mildred was homemaker and cook at Owosso Memorial Hospital and had resided most of her life in the Elsie and Carland area. She attended the Methodist Church as a youth and young adult and was a member of the Home Extension group and a former Girl Scout.

Survivors include her daughter, Rita Gaboury, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her 2 husbands, and 2 sons; Jerry Loynes and Basil Loynes.

Memorials may be made to your local Hospice program in her memory. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Donna B. Besko

besko_donna.jpg (3934 bytes)Donna B. Besko age 89 of St. Johns, MI died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 in St. Johns, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 2:00 PM. Pastor Robert Prange will officiate.

Donna was born in Okemos, Michigan on August 8, 1918 the daughter of Bernard and Bernice ( Spaulding ) Scheidt. She resided most of her life in the Ovid and St. Johns areas and graduated from South Haven High School with the class of 1936. Donna married Henry Besko on August 7, 1959 in Laingsburg, MI. Donna was the Postmaster at the Ovid Post Office for many years. Prior to being the Postmaster, she was the first woman city carrier in the United States. Donna also worked as a clerk and rural carrier. She enjoyed bowling, spending time at Lake City, and for many years played softball at Lake Odessa. One of her great loves was spending time with her grandchildren, all 100. Donna was a member of Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, MI as well as the National League of Postmasters and was a very active supporter of the Democratic Party.

She is survived by her husband Henry Bekso of St. Johns, MI, 3 sons; Monte and Dorie Sauers of Lake Odessa, Dennis and Barbara Sauers of Woodland, MI, Dirk and Kay Bekso of St. Johns, MI, 2 daughters; Toby and Bill Hanson of Wayland, MI, Sonya and Mark Latz of Elsie, MI, 2 step-daughters; Rita Sodman of Ovid, MI, Teala and John Moon of St. Johns, MI, step-daughter-in-law Fran Besko of Holt, MI, 4 sisters; Ardene and Vance Lackey, Marion McVay, Phyllis Lackey, Marvel Bessemer, Perry and Jim Ryder, 1 brother: Roger and Beverly Scheidt, 28 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, first husband Paul Sauers, two brothers, two sisters, and one step-son, Bill Bekso.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or to Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor Memorial. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.