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Barbara Ann Schroeder
Barbara Ann Schroeder, age 72, of 400 Sherman Oaks Drive, Apt. 407, died Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.
Barbara Boguszewski was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Ludington where she lived all her life. She attended St. Simon High School and was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. On July 10, 1948, she married Jack Schroeder, and he survives.
She owned and operated Bobbie’s Hair Salon in her home for many years.
She is survived by two sons, Mike (and Terry) Schroeder of Muskegon and Paul Schroeder of Ludington; one daughter, Jennifer (and Mike) O’Herron of Ludington; five sisters, Frances Kolanowski and Monica Olson of Manistee, and Victoria Piotrowski, Caroline Fisher and Josephine Carlson, all of Ludington; seven grandchildren, Heather (Roger) Vernier, Ian and Derrick Schroeder, Erika (and Scott) Fairfield, Laura (and Shawn) James, Heather (and Andrew) Wittbrodt, and Christopher O’Herron; five great-grandchildren, Kaira and Rae Ann Vernier, Morgan and Abigail James, and Tyler Fairfield; nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Harriet Bogus Sr., her brother Ted Bogus Jr., and her grandson, Joel Christian Schroeder.
Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Alexander-Rye Funeral Home. There will be no funeral services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Leo C. Barnum
Leo C. Barnum, 81, of Baldwin, died Friday, Dec. 14 at Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Baldwin.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at the Rogers-Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with the Rev. David Bogda officiating.
Burial will be in the Pine Plains Cemetery in Big Rapids.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan may be left at the funeral home where Leo’s family will greet Friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Monday prior to the services.
Vernon Ricklefs Keiser
Vernon Ricklefs Keiser, 86, of Brandon, Fla., passed away quietly at his home Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Coming from his native Michigan, he resided in Florida for 42 years. A University of Michigan Law School alumnus and member of the Order of the Coif, Mr. Keiser retired from the practice of law in 1999. He served his country during World War II as a special agent for the FBI. He was also a Rotarian, member of the Clearwater Exchange Club and sang with SPEBSQSA in many barbershop quartets.
Predeceased by his son, Vernon Vorce Keiser, Mr. Keiser is survived by his wife, Mary V. Keiser; daughter and son-in-law, Lianne and Charles S. White, Brandon; brothers, Howard A. Keiser, Loraine, Ohio, Ted R. Keiser, Hiawassee, Ga., Don Keiser, Saginaw; and grandchildren Andrew White, Greenville, S.C., Erin White, Gainesville, Fla., and Amanda and Meredith White, Tallahassee, Fla.
All who knew Mr. Keiser recognized his complete devotion to family, passion for music and art, appreciation of great conversation, and love of sailing and cherished pets.
A private family service will be held in honor of Mr. Keiser’s life in his hometown of Ludington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to either LifePath Hospice, the National World War II Memorial, or the charity of your choice.
Serenity Meadows Funeral Homes of Riverview, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements.
Linda Dawn Kelly
Linda Dawn Kelly, age 28, of Ludington, died Oct. 11 from injuries she sustained in a pedestrian automobile accident in Muskegon County.
Linda Dawn Kelly was born July 22, 1973, in Muskegon to Jerome and Betty (Rose) Fitch. She was married to Ray Thomas Kelly in Ludington, and he survives.
She was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She enjoyed life and good times with her friends. Linda loved her family and spent much quality time with her daughter, Samantha, and her sister, Tracy. In her spare time she loved to read and crochet.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Ray Thomas of Ludington; four brothers, Michael Rose of Texas, Ed Mydlo of Illinois, Dale Fitch of Ludington, and Brian (and Angela) Fitch of Manistee; two sisters, Elaine (John) Ramsy of Illinois and Tracy Fitch of Muskegon; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services for Linda Dawn Kelly will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at Dorrell Funeral Home with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians conducting the ceremony. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Custer. The family will be present at the Dorrell Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 to receive friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family with envelopes available at the Dorrell Funeral Home.
Estella Marie Hendrick
Estella Marie Hendrick, 94, of Manassas, Va., died Friday, Oct. 12 at Marshall Manor in Marshall. She was born Estella Marie Kronlein in Ludington Nov. 28, 1906.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald A. Hendrick. She is survived by her children, Joan (and Robert) Parrish of Manassas, and Jerry (and Carolyn) Hendrick of California; her grandchildren, Steven (and Donna) Parrish, and Gerald (and Carrie) Hendrick; and two great-grandchildren.
Inurnment will be at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura, Calif.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10201 Lee Highway, Suite 210, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Arrangements are by Lee Funeral Home of Manassas, Va.
Carl Robert Rahn
Died Feb. 3, 1999
Carl Robert Rahn, age 92, of Oakview Medical Care Facility and formerly of Riverton Township, Scottville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Oakview Medical Care Facility, following an extended illness.
Carl Robert Rahn was born Nov. 9, 1906, in Riverton Township, where he had lived his entire life. He was married to his grade-school sweetheart, Beatrice V. Pleiness, on May 20, and she survives. Last year the couple celebrated 71 years of marriage. His main trade was a “carpenter.”
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Beatrice, are one son, Loren (and Pat) Rahn of Wadsworth, Ohio; twin daughters, Sharon (and Donald) Stoike of Alexandria, Va., and Karen (and Justin) Kukalis of Scottville; one sister-in-law, Josephine (Rahn) Briggs of Holly; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by one son, Donald C. Rahn, five brothers and three sisters.
Services for Mr. Rahn are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Scottville, with the Rev. James Schroeder officiating. Interment will follow in Center Riverton Cemetery.
The family will be at Our Savior Lutheran Church to receive friends from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider donations to Our Savior Lutheran Church Ministerial College Fund with envelopes available at the church and the Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville, which is in charge of arrangements.
Joan L. Moranty
Joan L. Moranty, age 69, of Summit Township, died Saturday, Oct. 20.
Joan was a member of Art on the Town Gallery.
Surviving are her children, Geoffrey (Nicolle), Beth (Timothy), Martha and Michael (Roxanne); her grandchildren, Kathryn, Jessica, Kelsey and Rachel; her brother, Michael Caffery; and her sister, Patricia Kennedy.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Michigan.
Stanley I. Jansen
Retired Mason County Sheriff Stanley I. Jansen, 77, of Ludington, died early Saturday morning at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon following an apparent heart attack.
Stanley Ivan Jansen was born Aug. 30, 1924 in Eden Township, Mason County, the son of Joseph L. and Julia Marie (Goosen) Jansen. He grew up in Eden Township and attended Wiley School.
He was married on July 26, 1947 to Evelyn M. Newhoff and she survives.
Stanley was employed by the Mason County Sheriff’s Dept. as a deputy and was elected Mason County sheriff in 1968, a position he held until his retirement in 1976. He also served as Pere Marquette Township supervisor and was currently a trustee for Pere Marquette Township. He was also an accomplished carpenter.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and trapping.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and the Michigan Sheriff’s Association.
Stanley will be sadly missed by his wife of over 54 years, Evelyn, his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jennifer Jansen of Jackson, his grandson Andrew and his granddaughter Anne, also of Jackson. Survivors also include two sisters-in-law, Helen Jansen of Fountain and Martha Jansen of Scottville, one brother-in-law, Michael Edel, also of Scottville, and many good and special friends.
He was the last surviving sibling of seven, preceded in death by his brothers Al, Frank, Bill, a brother who died at birth, and two sisters, Mary and Johanna.
Mass of Christian Burial from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with the Rev. Dennis O’Donnell as celebrant. Stanley’s family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dorrell Funeral Home where the rosary will be prayed at 8:30 p.m. with O’Donnell.
Contributions in memory of Stanley I. Jansen may be directed to the organization or charity of the donor’s choice with envelopes available at the Dorrell Funeral Home.
