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| Daale Edward Maier | Bethel DeVries |
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Daale Edward Maier  Daale E. Maier, 76, of East Lake, died Monday afternoon
December 1, 2008 at home with his loving wife, Janice, at his side and the under the care
of North Woods Hospice. Born December 25, 1931 in Victor Township, Michigan, son of the late Frank & Mabel (McConnell) Maier, Daale was a 1949 graduate of St. Johns High School. Daale enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on December 9, 1954. On January 29, 1955, he married the former Janice Wilcox in Crystal and made St. Johns their home. Daale was employed at Michigan State University as a sheet metal journeyman for 25 years until his retirement in 1994. Daale and his wife Janice have been residents of McMillan since 1998 and he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the American Legion Post #74 both of Newberry and the V.F.W. Post #8372 of Engadine. Daale was also a member of the Oddfellow Lodge, formerly served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #81 and former member of the Congregational Church all of St. Johns. In his leisure time, Daale enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and spending time with his family. Besides his parents, Daale is preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Survivors include his loving wife Janice of McMillan; son Brian of McMillan and daughter Denise (Tom) Pentecost of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren Katie (Danny) Longley, Mitch Pentecost, Cara Pentecost, Lincoln Maier and Cody Maier; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church in Newberry on Friday December 5, 2008 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Memorial services will follow at the church at 11:00 am with Pastor Nancy Barkat officiating. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church Furnace Fund or North Woods Hospice in memory of Daale E. Maier. Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family. Bethel DeVries
Surviving are her niece and nephew, Rhonda and Frank, and their children Marcus and Isabella, along with her husband Ken's family Doris, Kathy, Lisa, Colette, Paulette, and Kari Beth, and many cousins of the Sloat family in Ovid-Elsie. Many loving friends that she has had for a lifetime also survive Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Joe Huston officiating. Interment will follow in Wilsey Cemetery, DeWitt. Visitation is Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel, 520 E. Mt. Hope Ave. Memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society or SmileTrain.org.
Geneva Wohlscheid Ronald Hoenecke Paula Harris Paula, whose loving nature and incandescent smile will be with us always, is survived by her mother and stepfather, Donna Sanchez and John Jenkins; father, Francisco Sanchez; sisters, Kathy Kerr and Renee Harris; and nieces, Christina and Chelsie Sanchez. She was predeceased by her brother, James Sanchez. Funeral services 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 3rd at Hope
Bible Baptist Church, 508 Maple St., Maple Rapids, MI. Visitation at the church from 9-11
a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family to the Paula Marie Harris Fund, c/o
Nancy Wonch, 5/3 Bank would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Osgood Funeral Homes. Mrs. Mary V. Campbell of Fairburn GA, formerly of Ypsilanti and Fowler, passed away November 28, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Richard M. (Dick) Campbell of Fairburn; daughters, Karen L. Bakos of Acworth; Kathleen Miccoli and her husband Michael of Dallas; son, Kevin Richard Campbell and his wife Doreen of Acworth; sisters, Ruth Anne Goerge of Rochester Hills, MI; Phyllis E. Hall of Golden, CO; grandsons, Joseph and Daniel Bakos and Patrick and Ryan Campbell. A vigil for the deceased will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7 o’clock with Deacon Bill Hampton Celebrant. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10 o’clock at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Deacon Bill Hampton and Rev. Victor Galier Celebrant. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Those wishing may send an online condolence at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to the American Red Cross Metro Atlanta Chapter, 1955 Monroe Dr. NE, Atlanta GA 30324 or The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria VA 22312. The family will receive friends Monday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn. 770-964-4800.
Also surviving are three daughters, Jennifer (Eric) Branch of Greenville, MI, Mara Brown and Keri (Thede Rahl) Brown both of Lansing; one son, Matthew (Lori) Brown of Spring Hill, TN; six grandchildren, Isabelle and Irene Branch, Brendan Brown and Daedyn Lockhart and Ellie and Amelia Brown; her mother, Alice Dell of Lansing; one sister, Roberta Gadaleto of Lansing; four brothers, Clarence (Kathleen) Dell of Laingsburg, Rodger (Sandy) Dell of Camden, TN, Patrick (Norma) Dell of Riverdale, MI, Tim (Carol) Dell of Bloomfield Hills, MI; parents-in-law Eugene and Esther Brown of Lansing and many brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, a brother James Dell and a brother-in-law, George Brown. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, December 1, 2008 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Rev. James Dyke officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday November 29 and 30, 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Eaton Community Hospice 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813 or the Alzheimer’s Association 5303 S. Cedar St. Bldg. 1 Lansing, MI 48911.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Herman, Raymond, Linus and Norbert. Surviving are are her sister-in-law, Bertha Simon; 8 nephews; 3 nieces; and a special friend, Mille Droste. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Cecilio Reyna at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at St. Mary's Church, Westphalia. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel. A Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Special thanks to Paula and Karen of Hospice Advantage for all their care and support. Also, a special thanks to Margaret Johnson, Theresa Spitzley, Amber Sawyer and Barb Platte, who provided tender and loving home care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage, 801 S. Waverly Ste 304, Lansing, MI 48917, Austin's House in Westphalia or The Ark in Westphalia in memory of Estelle. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Robert
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Bethel DeVries died November 30, 2008 at the age of
90. Born December 25, 1917 in Elsie, the daughter of Jefferson and Ethel (Cordray) Walker.
Bethel married George W. DeVries on March 7, 1937 in Duplain Twp., and he preceded her in
death on April 18, 1996. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church in
Owosso. 
Georgia L. Mead of Lansing
was born March 13, 1916 in Olive Township, MI, the daughter of George and Mabel Sloat. She
passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 in St. Johns. Georgia was retired after having
been a teacher and principal for 44 years. She began teaching at the age of 18 in a
one-room schoolhouse in Clinton County. She earned her teaching degree from Central
Michigan University and then taught in Bath, MI before working in Lansing. She received
her Master's of Teaching from Michigan State University. She taught in Willow and Barnes
schools before becoming the principle of Christiancy School in 1949. In 1957 she became
the principle of Cavanaugh School. She was known as "Mother Mead" to all. She
was kind and gracious, and could always be counted on to "look on the sunny side of
life" with a smile and a good laugh. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband,
Kenneth Mead, beloved brother Roger and his wife Betty Jean, and many of her dear and
cherished friends. 
Cynthia Kay Glowacki,
age 65, of North Star, died peacefully on November 28, 2008, at her home, with her family
at her bedside.
Geneva Wohlscheid, 89, of Pewamo, a loving
mother, grandmother and great-grand mother, went to the Lord on November 29, 2008
surrounded by her loving children. She was greeted by her husband, Isidore Wohlscheid,
whom she married on November 30, 1940 in Fowler, Michigan. Geneva was born in Fowler, MI,
February 14, 1919 the daughter of John and Anna (Schneider) Kramer. Geneva was a member of
St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed baking and
sharing her homemade breads with friends and neighbors. 
Ronald Norbert Hoenecke, age 66, died November 26,
2008 at his home. He was born February 23, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the son of Arthur Henry
and Grace Hoenecke. Ron married Sandra (McEntire) Cook on April 23, 1999 in Grand Ledge,
MI and she survives him. Ron was a truck driver for numerous years and a member of St.
Michael Catholic Church in Grand Ledge, and the Knights of Columbus. Rad had a love for
golfing with his grandchildren. 
Paula Marie Harris (Sanchez) Maple Rapids Paula Marie
Harris (Sanchez), former Beekman Center student, formerly of Lansing, 41, died November
26, 2008. 
Emerson "Barney" Barrone of Alma
formerly of Lakeland, Fl. and St. Johns died peacefully November 27, 2008 at the age of
86. We rejoice that he is with his Savior in heaven. Yet, will miss his robust enjoyment
of life. He was born in Hubbardston, MI, the son of Elmer and Mary (Ransom) Barrone.
Emerson married Dolores Wilke on June 26, 1954 in Michigan City, IN, and she preceded him
in death in May of 1998. Emerson was a WW II Army veteran and retired from Federal Mogul
where he was a quality control manager, was a member of the E.L.C.A., and the Masonic
Lodge # 178 of Hubbardston. Emerson loved his Lord and his family.
Deborah D. Brown died
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the age of 56. She was born January 28, 1952 in Lansing,
Michigan the daughter of James “Cliff” and Alice (McCarry) Dell. She was a 1970
graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, was a loving and caring mother and grandmother,
attended Northpointe Church in DeWitt and was a retired teller from Lansing Automakers
Federal Credit Union. On February 25, 1972 she married Dale Brown and he survives her. 
Estelle M. Simon, age 92,
of Westphalia passed away on November 26, 2008 at her home. She was born February 28, 1916
in Westphalia, the daughter of Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Bauer) Simon. Estelle was a member
of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westphalia and a member of the choir for over 60 years.
She retired from Oldsmobile after 30 years of service. 
Robert "Bob" Wood, 79, of St. Johns passed
away peacefully on November 25, 2008 surrounded by his family. Bob passed away as a result
of complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born on November 7, 1929 in Lansing,
MI. He was a Second Lieutenant in the Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He
was a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Bob was a practicing attorney for 40 years. He also served the St. John community as a
Mayor, City Commissioner, County Commissioner, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Justice
of the Peace. He was a member of First Congregational Church and resided in St. Johns for
over 44 years.