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Robert H. Harr

Hazel E. Keyes

Mary Krzak

Carl Floyd Harmon

Louis Carl Zell

LeRoy J. Schafer

Rosaline M. Luttig

Ralph H. Safford

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Robert H. Harr

harr_robert.jpg (4218 bytes)Robert H. Harr, age 58, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. He was born on June 11, 1949 in St. Johns the son of Edwin and Bernita (Thelen) Harr. Bob had a passion for custom home building and in 1984 he established Looking Glass Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Janet Schafer.

Surviving are his Wife of 35 years, Darlene Harr of Dewitt; Daughter, Nicole (Anthony) Toune of Dewitt; Grand Daughter, Avery Toune; Siblings, Gladys (Henry) Dreps of Dewitt, Doris (Ray) Feldpausch of Lansing, Edna (Jim) Huggett of Marshall, WI, Ken (Sharon) Harr of Plymouth, MI, Paul (Mary Ann) Harr of Westphalia, Joan (Larry) Schaefer of Dewitt, Mary (Ron) Simon of Dewitt, Leroy (Sharon) Harr of Dewitt, Richard (Maureen) Harr of Pewamo; Brother-in-law, John Schafer of Dewitt; Mother and Father-in-law, Melvin and Dorothea Smith of Westphalia; many nieces, nephews, and family members.

The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated by the Rev. Dwight M. Ezop at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N. Bridge Street, Dewitt. The family will receive friends at the Catholic Community of St. Jude on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MDA ALS Clinical Center at Michigan State University or mdausa.org. Arrangements are entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland Chapel.

Louis Carl Zell

Louis Carl Zell of DeWitt, was born November 3, 1920, in Fowler and died April 8, 2008, at the age of 87. Louis was a fun-loving, storytelling farmer who always had time for anyone that needed him. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, whether playing cards or dancing with his bride, Virgiline, whom he had been married to for 67 years. Louis will be fondly remembered for his love of family, his sense of humor, and the enjoyment from riding his lawnmower around the yard. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lornez, and sisters, Esther Korte and Irene Nobis.

Surviving are his wife, Virgiline; daughters, Marie Lonier of Grand Ledge and Bonnie (Andy) Lange of DeWitt; son, Randy (Debby) Zell of DeWitt; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no services or visitation. Those desiring may make contributions to the Mother Theresa House, P. O. Box 13004, Lansing, MI, 48910, in memory of Louis Zell. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt.

LeRoy J. Schafer

schafer_leroy.jpg (5355 bytes)LeRoy J. Schafer died April 7, 2008, at the age of 69. He was born in Carson City on January 15, 1939, the son of Leo and Clara (Bauer) Schafer. He was a retired pressman for the Lansing State Journal, owner and operator of Miller’s Tavern for over 20 years and a veteran of the Marines. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Greenville Eagles, Fowler Conservation Club, and the American Legion in Hubbardston, life member of the N.R.A., an avid outdoorsman and houndsman. LeRoy married Patricia L. Frechen in Fowler on October 10, 1962 and she preceded him in death on January 9, 1999.

Surviving is his special friend, Kay Frechen, sons, Michael Schafer of Fowler and Anthony (Lisa) Schafer of Westphalia, daughters, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Thelen and Kelly (Bruce) Nurenberg, all of Fowler, brother, Adam (Helen) Schaefer, 9 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Marie Feldpausch, Agnes Thurston and Leona Miller.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Thomas Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 P.M. Tuesday, 3 P.M. Wednesday, and a vigil service 7 P.M. Wednesday. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the Disabled American Veterans.

Hazel E. Keyes

Hazel E. Keyes, 91, retired Lansing School District teacher, died Saturday April 5, 2008.

Private services will be held. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.

Rosaline M. Luttig

luttig_rosaline.jpg (5176 bytes)Rosaline M. Luttig, died Saturday April 5, 2008.  She was born in Bengal Twp. on June 2, 1919 the daughter of John J. and Theresa (Goerge) Thelen. Rosaline was a homemaker and worked at Fisher Body during the 1940's in the aircraft division. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Christian Mothers Association. Rosaline married Norman J. Luttig on June 2, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 7, 1998.

She is survived by one son, John Luttig of Overland Park, KS, two daughters, Janice (Samuel) Simmon of Fowler, Jean Luttig of Lansing, two grandchildren, Travis and Lindsay Simmon, two sisters, Viola Thelen and Joyce (Alfred, Jr.) Halfmann, both of Fowler and one brother, Alex (Rosemary) Thelen of St. Johns, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Rita Thelen, one brother, Urban Thelen, one sister-in-law, Marie Thelen and one brother-in-law, Raymond Luttig.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. on Monday evening at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, Fowler.

Mary Krzak

Mary Krzak of DeWitt, age 97, born October 19, 1910 in Detroit, MI; went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2008. Mary retired with her husband, Adam Krzak, from the Capri Motel in St. Johns, MI, which they had built, owned and operated for 16 years. They moved to Redford Township but returned to DeWitt in 1995.

Mary is survived by her son, Ronald (Jean) Krzak of DeWitt; granddaughter, Sandy Krzak of Lansing; stepgrandsons, Bruce (Kelli) Weaver and Brad Weaver, all of Minnesota; brother, Walter Rarog of Plymouth, MI; sister-in-law, Emily Krzak of Palos Hills, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Catholic Community of St. Jude with the Rev. Dwight M. Ezop as celebrant. The family will receive friends at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rite of Committal will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Warren Rd. and Telegraph Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan Hospice, 825 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 or the Catholic Community of Saint Jude, 801 N. Bridge St., DeWitt, MI 48820 in memory of Mary Krzak.

Ralph H. Safford

stafford_ralph.jpg (4022 bytes)Ralph H. Safford,died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the age of 89. He was born July 14, 1918 in Ionia County, Michigan the son of Ralph and Clara (Hawley) Safford. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, Army Air Corps. Ralph was active in many Masonic groups. He was a member of Wabon Lodge No. 305 in Mt. Pleasant, Alma-Pathways Masonic High Twelve Club No. 756, a member of the Valley of Bay City AASR, Alma Chapter No. 43 RAM, George Hill Council No. 85, R&SM, Ithaca Commandery No. 40, the Scotland USA Shrine Club at Masonic Pathways and Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple and was Past Patron of Mt. Pleasant O.E.S. Chapter No. 55. Ralph was a master auto mechanic and worked at several auto dealerships in Mid-Michigan and retired from Berger Buick in Mt. Pleasant.

Surviving is one daughter, Candice (Robert) Mishler Chapman of Lansing; one son, Toby (Jennalee) Mishler of Quincy, MI; one stepdaughter, Pamela (Cal) Baughn of St. Johns; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Smith of Grand Ledge; two nieces, Sally (David) McCardle of Manhattan Beach, CA, Susan (Don) Putman of Gaylord; and special friend, Clara Bradley. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret and a brother-in-law Loren Smith.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the Doig Chapel, Masonic Pathways 1200 Wright Ave. Alma with escort and honor guard by The Knights Templar conducted by Ithaca Commandery No. 40, Masonic memorial by Mt. Pleasant Wabon Lodge No. 305. The Alma V.F.W. will provide military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Pathways. Arrangements and service provided byKeck-Coleman Funeral Home St. Johns.

Carl Floyd Harmon

Carl Floyd Harmon age 69 of Attica, Michigan formerly of Bannister, Michigan died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Lapeer Regional Hospital, Lapeer, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Kathy Leydorf will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.

Carl was born in Monroe, Michigan on November 16, 1938 the son of James and Irene Harmon. He resided most of his life in Tennessee, Monroe, and Bannister and graduated from Clairborne County High School in Tennessee with the class of 1958. Carl married Jean M. Dunaj in 1974 in Detroit, Michigan. She died on February 3, 2002. Carl retired in 1996 from Hansen Oil Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he loved to play cards and checkers. Carl really loved his grandkids, and spending time with his family. He was also a prankster. Carl was a Past Mason.

He is survived by his children; Debbie Edwards of Eastpointe, MI, Dale and Denise Harmon of Attica, MI, Joann and Thomas Shaulis of St. Johns, MI, Angel and Scott Mendham of St. Johns, MI, Tammy and Larry Hall of Monroe, MI, Victor and Sue Harmon of Dearborn, MI, James Harmon of Monroe, MI, Richard Harmon of Monroe, MI, 24 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 3 sisters; Nancy and Carson Honeycutt of Tennessee, JoEllen Honeycutt of Tennessee, Edna Alston of Monroe, MI. He is predeceased by his parents, wife, and 1 brother Herbert.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. The family is being served by
Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.