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Robert H. Harr | Louis Carl Zell |
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Robert H. Harr 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 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 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 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,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 age 69 of Attica, Michigan formerly of
Bannister, Michigan died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Lapeer Regional Hospital, Lapeer,
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