Devon Jeffrey Wildermuth
Age 15 days, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 23, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel. Pastor Mark Filan will officiate with burial at West Haven Cemetery, New Haven Township, Michigan. Visitation will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
Devon was born on September 3, 2002 in Owosso, Michigan, the son of Troy Alan Wildermuth and Mary Jo Denovich. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Wendy & Allen Conklin of Elsie, Dawn & Jody Lamrouex of Corunna, grandfather, Randy Wildermuth of Owosso, great grandparents, Dewey & Carole Custer of Perrinton, Gilbert & Sally Wildermuth of Owosso, Rose Schwartz of Murphy, NC, Donald & Doris Cole of Owosso, Ken & Frieda Lamrouex of Corunna, Dorothy Denovich of Bannister, Keith & Doris Conklin of Elsie, and great-great grandmother, Delsie Cole of Corunna, six Uncles, two Aunts, and two cousins. He was predeceased by a grandfather, Jeffrey Denovich and great grandfather, Mike Denovich.
The Family is being served by Smith Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel.
Carl J. Goldman
Age 82 of Chapin, Michigan passed away Friday, September 13, 2002 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns, Michigan. Carl and his wife Mary owned & operated Chapin General Store since 1948.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Mr. Alex McClelland and Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6-8 P.M. and Monday from 4-8 P.M.
Carl was born on March 12, 1920 in Bannister, Michigan the son of Frank & Louise (Matousek) Goldman. On September 20, 1948 he married Mary Kadera. Carl grew up and worked on the family farm, eventually running the farm and he was also employed by Motor Wheel & General Motors. Carl and his wife Mary owned and operated Chapin General Store since 1948. He was a wonderful father and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. Carl made yearly moose hunting and fishing trips to Canada. He was a friend to anyone who needed a hand and he greatly enjoyed listening to WOAP Radio Station.
Carl is survived by his wife Mary Goldman of Chapin, son, Carl & Kathy Goldman of Perry, 2 stepsons, Louis & Shirley Baron of Owosso, Allen & Carrie Baron of Owosso, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister, Ann Popoff of Maple Rapids. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and four sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to WOES Radio Station or the Building Fund for Chapin Methodist Church. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.
Laura L. Norris
Age 92 of St. Johns, Michigan, loving mother & grandmother, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at her daughter's home.
Graveside Services will be held Monday, September 16, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing, Michigan with Rev. Jana Jirak officiating.
Laura was born on February 1, 1910 in Roxand Township, Eaton County, Michigan, the daughter of Ellis & Maude (David) Davis.
She is survived by one daughter, Patty Burns of St. Johns, MI, two sons, Earl & Helen Norris of Bullhead City, AZ, and Buddy & Marlene Norris of Sun City West, AZ, granddaughters, Pamela Currie, Sheryl Carder, Lori Jo Davey, eight great granddaughters, one great-great grandson, four sisters, one brother, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Husband, Earl E. Norris in 1983, grandson Patrick R. Burns in 1995, four sisters, and three brothers.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sparrow-Clinton Hospice or Capital Area Humane Society. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.
