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www.lsj.com LjyjL 1 A I Lansing State Journal Tuesday, April 24, 2012 5A St. Johns Arts: To Cory and Bethany Arts, a son, Bentley Joseph Arts, at Sparrow Hospital, March 5. Tamarack City, formerly of Lansing, retired state employee, died Thursday. Services will be held at Lake Linden at a later date. Arrangements by Fassbender Funeral Home, Marquette.

Tomanica, Daniel 67, ofWheaton, 111., formerly of Lansing, retired Internal Revenue Service revenue agent, died Monday. Visitation 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Tiffany Funeral Home, Deaths Lansing Chapela, Geraldine E. "Gerry," 81, of Lansing, former city of Lansing Probation Court clerk, died April 20.

Services noon Friday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. Filice, Santo, 84, of Lansing, retired Lansing School District custodian, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

Flagg, Debra Sue, 60, of Lansing, retired state employee, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Tabernacle of David Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Hanna, Virginia Alene, 87, of Lansing, retired state Department of Treasury secretary, died Sunday.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Pastras, John Biron "Jack," 91, of Lansing, retired real estate broker, died Sunday. Private services will be held. Simmer, Douglas James, 66, of Lansing, retired General Motors employee, died April 20.

Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God, East Lansing. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Taylor, Ardis 81, of Lansing, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m.

Friday at Pennway Church of God. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Wilson, Alilah Johanna, infant daughter of Christina Roche, of Lansing, died Friday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing. Charlotte Willoughby, Josephine, 92, of Charlotte, retired Aluminum Extrusions employee, died Saturday.

Services 3 p.m. Wednesday with visitation two hours prior at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Eaton Rapids Harris, Violet 88, of Eaton Rapids, died Saturday. Arrangements by Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Grand Ledge Shattuck, Dalton 61, of Grand Ledge, retired Douglas Steel employee, died Monday.

Memorial services 3 p.m. Saturday at Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Howell Epley, Muriel 96, of Howell, retired Good-now's (Howell) store clerk, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville.

Ionia Nielan, Jonathan R. "Jon," 28, of Ionia, formerly of Stock- bridge, died Saturday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Community Church, Orleans. Arrangements by Lehman Funeral Homes, Ionia Chapel.

Mason Gray, Patricia 84, of Mason, formerly of Lansing, died Saturday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Mason. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

Okemos Miller, Nina 87, of Okemos, retired Michigan State University histopathology laboratory supervisor, died Saturday. Arrangements by Keck-Cole-man Funeral Home, St. Johns. St. Johns Bertoldi, Jack 77, of St.

Johns, retired federal employee, died Sunday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. Elsewhere Cain, James M. 80, of Fairfield, 111., formerly of Charlotte, Olivet and Marshall, retired Eaton Manufacturing (Marshall) employee, died March 27. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Lee Center Cemetery, Olivet.

Arrangements by Burk-head-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Edwards, Charles Thomas "Tom," 62, of Ayers: To Jessen Ayers and Christie Rose, a daughter, Makiya Rose Ayers, at McLaren Greater Lansing, April 16. Hurshman: To Matthew Hurshmen and Ashley Warner, a daughter, Mya Lufaye Marie Hurshman, at McLaren April 16. Grand Ledge Jackson: To Jason and Staci Jackson, a daughter, Emma Kate Jackson, at Sparrow Hospital, April 13. Trudelle: To Brandon and Jami Trudelle, twin daughters, Hazel Caroline Trudelle and Whitney Joy Trudelle, at Sparrow, April 14.

Haslett Tolliver: To Andrew Tolliver and Katie Oliver, a daughter, Kena-die Karsyn Tolliver, at McLaren March 28. Mason Ehresman: To Howard and Victoria Ehresman, a son, Isaac Howard Ehresman, at Sparrow Hospital, April 13. Etters: To James and Erin Etters, a daughter, Lila Long Etters, at Sparrow, April 17. Owosso Swiney: To Wayne Swiney and Amie Cum-mings, a son, Avery Rylan Swiney, at Sparrow Hospital, April 14. Portland Rowe To George and Amanda Rowe, a son, Evan Michael Rowe, at McLaren Greater Lansing, April 9.

Births Lansing Pena: To Santiago Pena and Annalicia Gonzalez, a daughter, Isabella Aviana Pena, at Sparrow Hospital, March 26. Heksem: To Ryan and Jessica Heksem, a daughter, Grace Mae Heksem, at McLaren Greater Lansing, April 6. McGarry: To Kevin McGarry and Chri-sandra Eaton, a daughter, Azara Zuzelia-Luna McGarry, at Sparrow Hospital, April 7. Davison: To David Davison and Elizabeth Larue, a daughter, Isa-belle Autumn Davison, at Sparrow Hospital, April 8. Caesar: To Mark Caesar and Brandy Purvis, a daughter, Lillian Nicole Caesar, at Sparrow Hospital, April 11.

Geller: To Jeffrey Gell-er and Rebecca De-jaegher, a daughter, Kaylia Jean Geller, at McLaren Greater Lansing, April 13. Williamston Lippe: To Justin and Wendy Lippe, a son, James Allen Lippe, at Sparrow Hospital, April 10. Events Calendar TUESDAY, APRIL 24 COMMUNITY Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability Kickoff meeting, April 24. East Lansing Hannah Community Center, Banquet Hall First Floor, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Learn about the newly HUD-funded Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability and its nine planning areas related to social equity, fair housing, land use, economic development, public engagement, environmental protection and more.

Call or email receptionmitcrpc.org to RSVP by April 26. Event is 4-8 p.m. April 30. RSVPs are required. Contact Info: 393-0342, www.mitcrpc.org.

Unity in the Community, May 3. Bath High School, 6175 E. Clark Road, Bath. Bath residents and businesses in need of assistance may call and sign up. Students will be available to be bussed to locations where they will help with service projects.

Call 641-6724, ext. 4227 by April 30 to sign up. Info: 641-6724. Cost: Free. paid obituary notices, call 377-1104 Angel wings and was reuni- Bruce Cowan April, 21, 2012 at the age of Funerals For Deaths IT Frederick Albert Mary Ellen McCloy Delta Twp.

Arietta Marie Shank ono Earned her i Haslett i ted with her oldest daughter, Sharon Kay and other beloved family and friends on ini i Lansing Arietta passed away on April 23, 2012. She was born in STansinpf Tnpham Cnnntv TL April 22, 2012, after a second courageous, vLk hard fought battle with cancer. She was 68. DUl 11 JdllUdiy 6, iyjJ 111 Lud.ll- sing, Michigan son of the late I Howard and Emily (Brandel) Kane, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at age 76. He Michigan on MaY 31, 1923, the daughter of Clifford and Veva graduated from Resurrection High School in 1953.

I On June 29, 1957 Frederick married Marjone L. (Hause) Kane and they enjoyed 54 12 years of marriage until her death on March 27, 2012. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis, Washing yt Mary Ellen was born April 2, 1944 to the late James and Pearl Steiger, in Detroit, MI. She graduated from St.

Ambrose High School in 1961, located in Detroit, and then completed St. Lawrence Nursing School in 1964 where she obtained her Registered Nurse license. She went on to earn a Bachelor Degree in 1994. Mary Ellen married her soul mate, Richard F. McCloy Sr.

on November 28, 1964 and went on to build a marriage and life filled with love and blessings. Mary Ellen was a Registered Nurse for over 35 years, working in the Emergency Room at St. Lawrence and then Lansing General Hospital. She completed her career with Quality Assurance. MaryEllen was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary within the Knights of Columbus.

She was loving, courageous, genuine, loyal, giving, and loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting her and was adored and cherished by her family. MaryEllen was a strong advocate of all children and passionate about expressing her faith and beliefs. Among other things, MaryEllen took joy in playing pull tabs while spending time with her family and friends. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband, Richard her children: Richard Jr. (Elizabeth), James (Kymberly), Jon (Jacqui), Kelli (Andrew), David (Moriah); 7 grandchildren: Dustin, Katelynn, Jace, Michaela, Jordan, Aidyn and Conner; her sisters: Sharon (Jerry) Phillips and Kris (Ken) Lyles.

Predeceased by her daughter, Sharon and her brother, James Steiger. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr.

John Klein as celebrant. Visitation is Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer Bush Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel, 6020 W. Saginaw, where the Rosary will be prayed Wednesday at 7:30 p.m..

Visitation continues Thursday at the church beginning at 2:00 p.m. Memorials can be made to the Holy Cross Childrens Services, 8744 Clinton-Macon Rd, Clinton, MI, 49236. Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com RLMEK, BL'SH jKXSHN ton from 1959-1961. Frederick retired from computer operations at General Motors and E.D.S. in 1993 following 40 years of service.

He was a member of General Motors Lansing Salaried Retirees Club where he served on the Board of Directors and as Membership Secretary. He enjoyed both bowling and golfing for many years. Survivors include 4 beautiful children, James (Susan Kim) Kane of Lansing, Thomas (Stacy) Kane of Williamston, Tracey (Frank, III) Frati of Hot Springs Village, and Suzzanne (Rick Conner) Kane of Lansing; 7 grandchildren, Frankie IV, Ian, Eric, Harley, Emma, Allison, and Ashleigh; loving sister, Jacqueline (Merle) Barnhart of Lansing; brother-in-law, Russell (Sherri) Hause of Grand Haven; sisters-in-law, Betty (Kenneth) Gearhart of Waverly, IL, and Grace (Harry) Thompson of Charlotte; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews as well as his dog, Daisy Mae. Fred's family would like to express a special thank you to all of the members of Sparrow Hospital 7 Foster and the W.C.C.U. units whom cared for him, along with a special thank you to Dr.

Khan; nurses and caregivers, Donna, Tonya, Mallory, Jon, Lei, and Lily as well as palliative care nurses Meredith and Sue. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton East Lansing on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Anthony Strauss celebrating.

Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Fred's memory to the Capital Area Humane Society or the American Heart Association.

Week. At nine days of age Arietta was adopted by Ray and Bessie Sypher. Arietta was predeceased by both her biological parents and adoptive parents; spouse, Adin Kenneth Shank; and son, Larry Lee Shank. Surviving are sons, Art (Maureen Shank, and Adin R. (Jean) Shank; daughter, Shelia (Jerry) Parsons; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

Arietta was a member of Valley Farms Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Valley farms Baptist Church, 1141 E. State Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 2:00 PM and 6:00 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI 48820.

Those desiring may make contributions to Valley Farms Baptist Church, 1141 E. State Lansing, MI 48906 in memory of Arietta. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grdewitt.com Ardis Jean Adams Lowell Formerly of Grand Ledge Ardis Jean Adams, age 85 or Lowell formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ray Adams; and parents, Valdie and Laura Reynolds. Ardis was a wonderful mother of Barbara (Robert) Meyers Jerry (Susan) Adams Cindy (Dale) Kropf, Randy (Julie) Adams Sr.

and Reyna Adams. Ardis is also survived by her grandchildren, Jerry (Deborah) Adams Brian Adams, Aaron (Jody) Adams, Heather (Tim) VanTimmeren, Robert Meyers Jennifer Adams, Bo Adams, Randy Adams Kyle Kropf, Mattie Kropf; great grandchildren, Jerry (Erin) Adams III, Shade Adams, Anastacia Adams, Zachary Menter, Colton Menter, Gabrielle Menter, Garrett Meyers Bishop; great-great grandchild Riley Adams; sister, Audry Reynolds; brothers-in-law Claude Barber and Clayton Cook Sr. Ardis worked alongside her husband, Jack managing the Lowell Roller Skating Rink for 18 years. She enjoyed working as a paraprofessional in Marge Kropf first grade classroom at Bushnell School. Ardis' life was her family.

She loved listening to "The Adams Family" sing and perform. She was an avid card player and well known as "the card She had a green thumb and spent every moment she could gardening. She enjoyed living at Murray Lake for the past 35 years. Ardis was fortunate to have Denise Kropf as a special lakeside friend as well as many other wonderful neighbors and friends who assisted her in any way they could. Funeral service will be held Thursday 11:00 a.m.

at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. Rev. Chris Schwab officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday p.m. and p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider Flat River Outreach, 11535 Fulton, Lowell, MI 49331. Roth-Gerst, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, Michigan 49331 www.gerstfuneralhomes.com ID MICHIGAN'S FINEST Sarah Anna Kowatch I Pewamo Age 95, loving mother, grandmother and Everett I Williamston Passed away Bruce was 81.

Bruce was MI to Everett He served in the He was a retired 826. I great grandmother, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was born on May 25, 1916 in Pewamo, MI the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Klein) Miller. Mrs. I Kowatch was a member of St.

Joseph Catholic Church and the Altar Society, and was born July 31, 1930 in Battle, and Belle (Moore) Cowan. U.S. Navy from 1948-1952. glazier from Lansing Local ents and his sons, Bob Cowan and Thorn Cowan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline (Yeager); his son, Brian (Teresa) Cowan of Barberton, OH; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his sister, Lois Yeomans; and his brother, Frank (Joyce) Cowan.

A graveside service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. Shirley Ann Bowling preceded in death by his par MONUMENT CO. 2529 E. MT.

HOPE AVE. LANSING, MI www.mthopemonument.com MONUMENTS MARKERS PLAQUES Call Lorri Miller at 517-482-6266 very devoted to church. Sarah loved mending clothes and canning. Her favorite season was spring, she enjoyed seeing the first robin of the season. She married her husband, Leo Kowatch, on March 27, 1941, and he preceded her in death in 1998.

Also preceding her in death were her son, Mark; granddaughter, Michelle Kowatch; siblings, Reynold Miller, Florence Koenigsknecht, Laura Koenigsknecht, and Leonard Miller. Surviving are her children, Marie (Dennis) Arens, Helen (Joseph) Nurenberg, John (Mary Lee) Kowatch, Virginia (Larry) Smith, Philip (Laurie) Kowatch, Luke (Sandy) Kowatch, Germaine Kowatch, and Kathleen (Don) English; 34 grandchildren; 62 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Rita Miller and Lucille Kowatch. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, with the Rev. Charlon O.

Mason presiding. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Pewamo. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday at the St. Mary Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia Street, Westphalia. Rosaries will be prayed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and 3 p.m.

Wednesday, and a Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. A special thank you goes to Marti and Nancy Thelen for their compassionate care given to our mother, also thank you to Dr. B.P. Rajseh and the staff at Great Lakes Care.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. On line condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com. Six Lakes Shirley Ann Bowling, age 73, of Six Lakes passed away on April 23, 2012. Shirley was born on September 20, 1938 in DeWitt, Michigan. Shirley is survived by her husband, Larry; three brothers and two sisters.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katharine and three brothers. A funeral service in honor of Shirley has been scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview. Interment will be a Decker Cemetery in Blanchard. Memorial contributions in Shirley's honor may be made payable to: Noval Morey Cancer Center in Mt.

Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family utilizing the guestbook on our website at: www.brighamfuneralchapel.com. Jon, FLORIS' Shop our website www.jonanthony.com 809 E. Michigan, Lansing LJ-0 1001 54303.