Edna Ann (Jorae) Martin
Edna Ann Martin, age 51, died peacefully at Sparrow Hospice House, St Lawrence Campus in Lansing, Michigan the evening of July 7, 2009 after six years living with Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Born in St. John’s, Michigan on October 20, 1957, Edna was the second youngest of thirteen children of Eugene and Bernice (Plunkett) Jorae. She was baptized at St. Joseph Church in St Johns, Michigan. Edna attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School in St. Johns and Sabin Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan. She attended St. Francis Central High School, Traverse City, Michigan, graduating in 1976. That fall she made the decision to join the United States Air force and served as a Heating Systems Specialist at Malmstrom AFB in Montana. She lived in Chillicothe, Ohio for most of her adult life. Edna lived her life for her children and grandchildren. She was, employed by the Wolford Family, owners of the Chillicothe Marathon, who gave Edna loving support. Edna had the advantage of Veterans Administration in Chillicothe and Cincinnati’s wonderful caring staff until she failed to respond to treatment. Since March, Edna lived in Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of St Peter Catholic Church in Chillicothe and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lansing, Michigan.
Before leaving the Air Force, Edna was married to Charles Martin and had two children from that union. Her daughter, Valerie Dawn Cornelison (Brian) and grandchildren, Kristopher Martin, Zachary Leggett, Markus Justice, Damien Cornelison, and Devri Cornelison of Chillicothe, Ohio. Her son, Brian Eugene Martin (Tia) and grandson, Kannon Stanley Martin of Chillicothe, Ohio.
Edna siblings include: Brother Anthony Jorae (deceased), Gail Jorae of Lansing, Michigan, Ruth Babcock (Charles) of Sterling Hts, Michigan, Rita Engardio (Richard) of Lansing, Michigan, Pat Jorae (Carol (deceased)) of Traverse City, Michigan, Mary Jorae of Lansing, Michigan, Gloria Ann Jorae (deceased), Margaret Jorae (deceased), Michael Jorae of Traverse City, Michigan, John Jorae of Buckley, Michigan, Dennis Jorae of Santa Barbara, California and Jane Hilden (Mark) of Los Osos, California. Edna also leaves many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and good friends.
Memorial Service will be held at Chillicothe Worship Center, 901 Toledo St, in Chillicothe, Ohio at 11:00 am on July 18, 2009 and burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Laingsburg, Michigan.
Warren Schwarz
Warren Schwarz St. Johns Age 62, beloved husband, father, brother and friend passed through the gates of heaven on July 11, 2009. Warren grew up working on the family orchard farm in Watervliet, Michigan. He attended Lake Michigan Community College where he met the love of his life, Karen. Together they went on to study at Michigan State University and wed in March of 1969. Together Warren and Karen adventured into buying and restoring an antique home as well as bringing three children into the world. Warren was a very gifted and talented man. He had a huge repertoire of knowledge; about everything from gardening, to home projects, to fixing cars and repairing all farm equipment. He was a continuous source of answers to his family and friends. Most importantly and most memorable was Warren’s love and dedication to his family. His happiest moments were traveling nearly every summer, tailgating at Spartan games with dear friends and playing with his grandchildren. His humor and quick wit will continue to bring smiles to the faces of all who loved him. Warren was loved dearly and will be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Schwarz; three children, Cress and husband Warner Smith, of Traverse City, John and wife DeAnn Schwarz, of Lansing, and Amanda Schwarz, of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Morgan, Evelyn, and Jonathan; two sisters, Donna and husband Merton Dell, Denise and husband Jeffrey Costello; and brother in-law Gordon Dell. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Helena Schwarz, and sister Dianna Dell.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 on Friday, July 17 at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns. The family will receive friends and family at the Knights of Columbus Hall immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association.
Margaret C. Wyrick
Margaret C. Wyrick, 92 of Ovid died Saturday, July 12, 2009. Margaret was born May 25, 1917 in Victor Twp. the daughter of George and Nona (Bartlett) Ashley. She graduated from St. Johns High School, County Normal and received her Bachelors Degree in Teaching from M.S.U. in 1969. She taught at Grove School, Cedar Lake School, Service School, Teresa Merrill in St. Johns and East Olive School. She retired in 1982. She married Kenneth Wyrick in 1940. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2003. Margaret was a member of Shepardsville U.M. Church, MARSP, Eastern Stars, MSU Alumni, Farm Bureau and served as Secy/Treas of South Ovid Cemetery for over 40 years. Margaret was also known as one of “The Apple Ladies” at Wyrick orchard.
She is survived by sons David (Irene) Wyrick of Byron, MI, and Ken (Sandy) Wyrick of Ovid; daughters Shirley (Tom) Willard of Sterling Hts, MI and Gloria (Don) Herrington of St. Johns, MI; grandchildren, John, Kyle, Mark, Ashley, Emma, McKenzie Wyrick, Matthew and Katie Herrington, Isaak Willard, Luke (Jessica) Cole and great grandson Renin Cole. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters infant Elizabeth and Dorothy Ashley.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 5-8 P.M. and Wednesday, July 15, 2-8 P.M.
Edith Elizabeth Stevenson
Edith Elizabeth Stevenson, age 92, of St. Johns, MI died on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel on Wednesday, July 15th at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Collier Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan. Pastor Willie Iwankiw will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6-8 PM. and also on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel.
Edith was born in Campbell Twp., Michigan on October 9, 1916, the daughter of James L. and Ethel L. (Neeb) Birman. She graduated from Clarksville High School. She was married to Gaylord F. Stevenson. He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 2000. She resided most of her life in St. Johns. Edith enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and reading her Bible. She was a member of St. Johns Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She is survived by a son Gaylon and Joyce Stevenson of Ithaca, MI; daughter Norma and Carl Kilpatrick of Ashley, MI; 7 Grandchildren Monty and Becky Kilpatrick of St.Johns, MI, Mindi and David Chamberlain of Dearborn, MI, Bradley and Debi Stevenson of Port Orchard, WA, Byron and Quyen Stevenson of Bellevue, WA, Keisha Stevenson of Redmond, WA, Jennifer Azelton of Dalton, GA, and Kimberly Azelton of Ithaca, MI; 6 Great Grandchildren Zakery Kilpatrick, Mya Chamberlain, Dakota Stevenson, Dylan Stevenson, Mark Stevenson, Matthew Stevenson, and a sister Doris Haller of Saranac, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Ethel Birman, husband Gaylord Stevenson, and a sister Lucille Brauher from Clarksville, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 3ABN or Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Johns. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.
Sharleen Kapral
Sharleen Kapral passed away July 11, 2009 at the age of 70, in St. Johns, Michigan. Sharleen was born on April 7, 1939 in Sheridan, Michigan, the daughter of John and Helen (Prochazka) Kapral. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Pewamo, Michigan and the Alter Society. Sharleen was a retired Manager for the State Department of Health.
Surviving her is her daughter, Janine Alsbrooks of Flagstaff, AZ, and son, Chris Bower of Pewamo. Also surviving her are her grandchildren, Rachel and Lance Bower, Jack Alsbrooks and Riley Ewalt; brothers, Bill (Nina) Kapral, Jerry (Carol) Kapral and sister-in-law, Dorothy Kapral. Sharleen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John Kapral and son-in-law, Mike Alsbrooks.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:30 A.M., burial at St. Joseph Cemetery with The Rev. Fr. Charlon Mason officiating. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. on Monday evening and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler, with rosaries prayed at 8 p.m. on Monday and 3 p.m. on Tuesday with a vigil at 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being made through the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Wanda June Foreback
Wanda June Foreback, age 63, of Elsie, MI died Friday, July 10, 2009 at her home.
Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church Elsie, MI on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Edwin Snook will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.
Wanda was born in Stratford, OK on September 4, 1945, the daughter of Rex Leelis and Lynden Mildred (Griffin) Jackson. Wanda married Robert Foreback on January 31, 1965 in Santa Ana, California. Wanda was a first grade teacher for Ovid Elsie Public Schools, retiring after 25 years of service. She enjoyed golfing and along with her husband Bob, golfed in all 50 states and 2 Canadian Provinces and Mexico. She was a MSU season basketball ticket holder and enjoyed going to the games. Wanda was the official score keeper for years at all the O-E Basketball games, side by side with her husband as he coached. She loved traveling the country with Bob, camping and looking for deer. She was an avid baseball fan and loved the Tigers, Angels and Dodgers. Her favorite thing was spending time with her grandsons. She was a member of Elsie United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband Robert Foreback of Elsie, MI, daughter Vicki Foreback of St. Johns, MI, son Robert and Jami Foreback of Grand Blanc, MI, 2 grandsons; Max and Jack, 2 sisters; Sue and Garry Slate of Garden Grove, CA, Linda and James Kilman of Las Vegas, NV, and brother Larry and Diane Jackson of Riverside, CA. She was predeceased by her parents.
Memorials may be made to the O-E Community Foundation, Athletic Fund or American Cancer Society. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, Michigan.
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