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Henry Reginald Besko  Henry Reginald Besko, 91,
of St. Johns passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at Hazel I. Findlay Manor, surrounded by
his four children. Henry was a beautician, and in 1936 opened his own beauty shop in Ovid.
He later was an inspector at Midland-Ross in Owosso.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at Grove Bible Church, St.
Johns, with Pastor Robert Prange officiating. Visitation at the church will be Friday from
10 a.m. until the time of service.
Henry was born in Detroit Sept. 2, 1916, the son of John and Anna (Ozvat) Besko Sr. He
graduated from St. Johns High School, class of 1934. He had resided most of his life in
the Ovid and St. Johns area. On Aug. 7, 1959, he married Donna Scheidt in Laingsburg. She
passed away Nov. 7, 2007. Henry enjoyed bowling, golf, playing softball and cards. He was
a member of Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, and the Oddfellows in Ovid.
Survivors include: three daughters, Rita Sodman of Ovid, Teala and John Moon of St. Johns
and Sonya and Mark Latz of Elsie; son, Dirk and Kay Besko of St. Johns; daughter-in-law,
Fran Besko of Holt; two stepsons, Monte and Dorie Sauers of Lake Odessa and Dennis and
Barbara Sauers of Woodland; sister-in-law, Ludmilla “Mickey” Besko of Ovid; 28
grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren, totaling 100. He
was predeceased by a son, Bill Besko; son-in-law, Jack Sodman; four brothers and two
sisters.
Memorials may be made to: Heartland Hospice or wishes of the family for Hazel I. Findlay
Memorial. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes.
Louie Dale
Schultheiss
 Louie Dale Schultheiss, 93, went home to be with
his Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2008, at Schnepp’s Health Care Center in St. Louis,
Michigan. He was born February 17, 1914 in rural St. Louis, the son of Mary and Louis
Schultheiss. He married Irene Howell on December 2, 1933 and celebrated their 74th
anniversary this past year. He was a farmer at heart and spent his days working at Motor
Wheel in Lansing while running the farm in St. Johns the remainder of his time. Taking an
early retirement, he moved to Florida and lived many happy years enjoying the sunshine and
working in his garden. Four years ago, he and his wife relocated back to Michigan to be
close to their family. His favorite pastime was reading and he passed his love of novels
on to all of his children. He was a member of the Forest Hill Church of Christ and enjoyed
worshipping with the five generations of his family who attend there.
He is survived by his wife, Irene, his children, Susan (Bob) Wernick of Riverdale, Carol
(Ron) Dow of Wichita, KS, and Jim (Tomi Ann) Schultheiss of St. Johns. He will be missed
by his 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a son, Dennis, in 1968, one brother, Norman, and two sisters, Treva
Ward and Mazie Terry.
Funeral services will be at the Forest Hill Church of Christ, 10015 N. Luce Rd., Alma, MI
on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. John Robinson will be officiating. Visitation
will be at the Osgood Funeral Home,
in St. Johns on Thursday, February 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. There will also be visitation
at the church one hour prior to the service. Final resting place will be the Mt. Rest
Cemetery in St. Johns with graveside services for the family at a later date. Memorials
may be made to the Forest Hill Church of Christ or the Cancer Society. Condolences may be
sent to his wife, Irene, at the Hearts Content Care Facility, 317 N. 8th St.,
Breckenridge, MI 48615.
Janet E. Hulbert
 Janet E. Hulbert died February 3, 2008, at the age of
75. She was born in Denver, Colorado on November 11, 1932, the daughter of Howard and
Esther (Dalton) McColly. She was a retired secretary for East Lansing Schools a member of
the Congregational Church and the Wildlife Federation. Janet married Bruce Hulbert in
Eureka on March 26, 1983 and he preceded her in death on February 28, 1999.
Surviving are her sons, David Bruce (Juleann) Beane of Ashley and Robert Lee Beane of
Atlanta, GA, step sons, Marty Hulbert and Jeff Hulbert, grandson, Christopher Paul Beane
and four other grandchildren, sister, Margaret (Ronald) Rybicki of Charlevoix,
sister-in-law, Lianne (Allen) Thunell of Ashley, brother-in-law, Doug (Jane) Hulbert of
Ashley, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by
her parents, daughter, Elizabeth White and sister, Patty Schwartz.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at
Union Home Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the
funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the charity of the
family’s choice.
William J. Kemp
William J. Kemp, age 79, of Laingsburg passed away on
February 1, 2008 in St. Johns. He was born to William and Gladys (Dennison) Kemp on
Christmas day in 1928, in Petoskey, MI. He was retired from Olofsson Corp. after 38 years.
He was a member of the Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol for 37 years and flew as a pilot on
several search missions over Michigan. Bill also gave many young persons aircraft rides
and introduced them to his love of flying.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia; sons,
William (Vicki) Kemp, Phillip Kemp, Randy (Janet) Kemp, Michelle Kemp; cousin, Nancy
Quinn; sisters, Lillian Miller of Barryton, Maxine (Chuck) Hooker of Charlevoix; brother,
Frank (Betty) Kemp of Gaylord; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Seldon, Evelyn Lambert, Mary Lou Kemp; and
son, Christopher Kemp.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 9,
2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins
Brothers Funeral Home in Laingsburg with Pastor Cayle Beagle officiating. Family will
meet with friends on Friday, February 8th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in the Reed Cemetery. In lieu of flowers for the memory of William
Kemp, donations for a flight scholarship for cadets in Central Michigan Group Cadets. Mail
to: Lt. Col. Richard McLaughlin, 1201 S. Swegles St., St. Johns, MI 48879.
Paddy Lou Keener
 Paddy Lou Keener died February 1, 2008 at the age of
71. She was born in Lansing, on November 19, 1936, the daughter of William and Murel
(Conklin) Haven. She was a member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church and the Extension
Club. Paddy married Jeter R. Keener on March 19, 1955 and he preceded her in death on July
17, 2002. She was a homemaker who loved travelling whether to a specific destination or
just for long drives in the country to watch deer. She also loved going out to eat and
camping.
Paddy is survived by her children, Michelle Lee (Wayne) Cox
of Owosso, Melody Ann (Roger) Marek-Jones of Ovid, Michael William Keener of St. Johns and
Mark Carl Keener, of St. Johns; 9 grandchildren, Wayne Thomas(fiance Clara) Cox, Tami
Rechelle Huntoon, Kenneth Edwin Cox, Robert Joseph Marek, Douglas Reynolds (fiance, Jamie)
Marek, Heidi Jo Marek, Hillary Jones, Kara Jones, and Matthew Jones, and 15 great
grandchildren, Natasha Renee Cox, Cody Dean Cox, Brooklyn Rechelle Huntoon, Kiley Michelle
Rose Huntoon, Kaiden Oliver Keiffer, Saige Elaine Keiffer, Jacob Pease, Ryan Pease, Blake
Pease, Brianna Pease, Dylan Wayne Cox, Isabelle Simpson, Gavin Janson Jones, Jaeley Jones
and Talon Jones. In addition to Jeter, Paddy was preceded in death by one grandson, Benson
Robert Cox, 2 step-sisters, Luelta McBride and Dorothy Kessler, and her step-brother,
William Haven.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass
St., St. Johns, MI. with Rev. Kenneth J. Bremer officiating. Burial will take place at
South Bingham Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday 2:00-4:00 p.m. and
7:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of memorial
contributions to the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.
Margarette
Bernice Halsted
 Margarette
Bernice Halsted age 84 of St. Johns, Michigan died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Clinton
Memorial Hospital, St. Johns, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel St. Johns,
MI on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Jon Pohl will officiate with burial
at South Bingham Township Cemetery St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on
Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 6-8 P.M. and Friday, February 1, 2008 from 2-8 P.M. with
family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Margarette was born in St. Johns, Michigan on November 4, 1923 the daughter of Arthur and
Helen ( Hunt ) Salters. She resided most of her life in Lansing before moving to St. Johns
in 1987. She attended St. Johns Schools. Margarette married Frank D. Halsted on April 23,
1949 in Maple Rapids, Michigan. She worked for Oldsmobile during the war and then worked
for Seal Powers in St. Johns after that. Margarette loved to play cards, dance, and make
flower arrangements. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and going camping with her
family, and she liked going shopping. Margarette was a member of Greenbush Methodist
Church and she volunteered for Meals on Wheels with her husband Frank.
She is survived by her husband Frank D. Halsted of St. Johns, MI, children; Margaret Jean
and Jim Wicker of Midland, MI, Joseph Dan and Sue Halsted of Charlotte, MI, Connie and
Mike Rogers of Dimondale, MI, grandchildren; Carla and Dave Eno, Kelly and Shaun Larabee,
David Rogers, Kory Halsted, Kacie Halsted, 5 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Lena and Art
Hertzberger, Betty Blemaster, 3 brothers; Donald and Kate Salters, Clare Salters, Leon and
Linda Salters, and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, and 3
brothers; Stewart, Lawrence, and Robert.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St.
Johns Chapel.
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