Dwayne Jay Schaub

With great sadness we announce Dwayne Jay Schaub, age 61, of Sumner, Michigan passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 28, 2022. Dwayne was the son of Dale Schaub and Dorothy & Ramon Peiffer. He grew up in the Alma area and attended school in Alma and Vestaburg. Dwayne and his high school sweetheart, Tina Hindenlang, moved into their home in Sumner in 1977. Dwayne’s greatest accomplishment and joy was the family he and Tina started together. He and Tina were married on March 30th, 1985. 

Dwayne started working at a young age as a farmhand. He had many skills and talents he developed over the years from the many jobs he had. Dwayne had experience building silos, construction work, capertenertry, machinanic work, DNR volunteering, electrician work, farming, and gardening. He was a hard working man and creator. The last few years as Dwayne bravely battled cancer, he took on the project of remodeling his home and giving his bride her beautiful bay window. Dwayne was always finishing a project and dreaming up something new. 

Nature and the outdoors was very important to Dwayne. Mushrooming, camping, canoeing, dirt bike riding, and big footing finding were common adventures to find him on. On time Dwayne swung like Tarzan through the woods to find out later his Tarzan vine was in fact poison oak. He was the life of the party and knew how to have a good time. Things like music, good food, and visiting were simple things Dwayne found joy in. His life was rich and filled full of friends and family. 

Dwayne loved his family very much. His children and grandchildren brought him pride and joy. A son, Steven (Jessica) and daughter, Bobby Jo and four wonderful grandchildren, Abagail and Jezebel Schaub, Laura and Brian Tessman will be missing him greatly. Dwayne fought very hard to beat cancer because he wanted to enjoy more time with his family. 

He was preceded by: his parents, a step-brother Chris Powers, his father-in-law, Donald Hindenlang, his sister-in-law, Sheri Church, and beloved friend Gary Wilson. Dwayne is survived by cherished wife, Tina, children, Steve and Bobby and his precious grandchildren. Also surviving is mother-in-law, Joyce Hindenlang, step father, Ramon Peiffer, siblings, Dana (Donald) Wood, Debbra (James) Weiland, Darren (Bethany) Schaub, Charlene (Tom) Bigelow, Pamela Hindenlang, Betty Jo (Bill) Searle, Wayne Hindenlang, Doug (Denise) Hindenlang, Beaver Hindenlang along with many other nieces, nephews, and beloved friends and family members. Dwayne is survived his partner-in-crime, a friend, Jerry Brown too. 

A celebration of Dwayne’s life will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 at M-46 Tabernacle Family Ministries in Riverdale. The family will be receiving guests at noon with a service beginning at 1 o’clock. A gathering and meal will follow.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Robert ‘Bob’ Lewis Chenoweth

Robert ‘Bob’ Lewis Chenoweth, 89, of Stanton, went to heaven on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Bob was born in Manton, Michigan on April 18,1932 to Howard A. and Ellen (Kibbe) Chenoweth. On January 19, 1952, he married Lois M. Klingbeil in Arizona. Lois preceded him in death October 7, 2020.

Bob worked hard,  starting at age 17 as a salesman, farm worker, manager, State of MI employee, and was a self employed refrigeration and air conditioning man. He also worked for Farm Bureau Insurance, American United, and Jackson National Life Insurance.  He was part owner in the Canadian Gold Rock hunting and fishing lodge, Realtor for Millard’s Realty and then owned Chenoweth Realty in Stanton.  

Bob was dedicated to his family, his Church, and his Community.  Bob and Lois were members of Trinity Church since 1962 when they moved to Stanton. Bob was President of Central MI Assoc. of Life Underwriters, Stanton City Council Member, Mayor of Stanton, Stanton Zoning Board Member, Montcalm Co. Building Authority Board Member, Member of the Montcalm Co. Board of Realtors, the Stanton Jaycees, and the Lions Club. 

Bob is survived by his 2 children, Jane (Randy) Nielsen and John (Teresa) Chenoweth; 8 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brother Orman (Charlotte) Chenoweth; his sisters-in-law Patricia Mannor and Bonnie Klingbeil; and many nieces and nephews & friends. 

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Lois; parents Howard Chenoweth, Ellen & Lowern Goldsmith, his in-laws Clarence & Myrtle (Chandler) Klingbeil and Irene Klingbeil. His brothers in law Howard Klingbeil and Arvid Mannor. His brothers & sisters in laws; Ray and Kathryn Klingbeil, Arnold & Margaret Klingbeil, Leo & Maxine Klingbeil, Merle & Roberta Klingbeil, His sister & brother in law Arlene & William Romsec. 

A memorial service honoring Bob will be held at 11am, March 25, 2022 at Trinity Church in Stanton with Pastor Mark Edwards officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church. 

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

David Lee May

David L. May, age 66, of Stanton, went to be with our Lord on March 13, 2022.

David was born July 3, 1955 in Flint, the son of Frank F. and Ruth E. (Gray) May.  He worked as an electrical contractor.

David is survived by his sister, Kathy Berger of Clarkston.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Diana Dowland and Joy Dorsey.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

 Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Lyle Dale Rausch

 Lyle Rausch, age 88, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home in Ithaca.

Lyle was born August 31, 1933, in Alma, the son of Clarence Volney and Phena Edith (Sweet) Rausch.  After graduating high school he served his country in the U.S. Army.  He married Pearl Attenberger in Ithaca on August 26, 1961.  Pearl preceded Lyle in death on November 15, 2000.  He loved being behind the wheel and on the road as he drove charter bus for many years.

Lyle is survived by his sons, Tim (Linda) Rausch of Lake George and Tony of Ithaca; three grandchildren, Zachery, Joshua, and Quinton; six great grandchildren; and his sister, Juanita (Gregory) Franklin of Oklahoma, OK.                           

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Lucille Stuart , Joyce Shattuck, and Alice Simpson; and his brothers, Rolland, Harold, Gordon, Fredrick, and Charles (KIA Korea).

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in North Star Cemetery.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Thursday March 17 at the funeral home.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Sharon “Sherry” Kay Smith

Sharon “Sherry” Kay Smith was born in 1943. She fought a several year battle with Alzheimer’s and crossed over to our Lord peacefully in her home on 23 February 2022.  Sherry was born in Carson City and raised in Crystal Michigan, graduating from Crystal High School in 1961.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen “Bill” and Marjorie (Felton) Smith of Crystal and her brother-in-law Bobby Spencer of Sheridan.  

Sherry is survived by family and family-of-the-heart, Raychell Gavitt, Sue (Curt) Hausser, Sheila Smith, Laurie (Craig) Shaffer, Gregg Spencer, Ryan Teegardin, Trenton Shaffer, Delanie Shaffer, Sheila Miller, Tracy (Pat) Hodges and family, Chad (Christina) Evans and family, Troy (Natalie) Gavitt, Alexis Gavitt, Ashton Gavitt, Aurora Hartley and Aubrey Chapin. 

Sherry was drafted during her freshman year at Central Michigan University by the Shooting Stars, Professional women’s’ basketball team for whom she played from 1964-1966.  After two and one-half years on the road, she returned home and began her career at Gibson’s (Electrolux), retiring after 41 years of service.

Sherry took great pride in singing her personal rendition of “Happy Birthday” to her family and special friends.  Just mentioning Sherry’s birthday song will make people smile. One of her special days was the 4th of July when she delighted in the gathering of family at the Crystal Lake, Lake House. Christmas was another special time when she made her memorable "Ho Ho's".

Sherry’s other interests included women’s softball, fishing for Salmon while at “Fish Camp” in Baldwin, Michigan, steelhead fishing at the Two-Hearted River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula beginning with this shared experience with her parents through many more years with family and friends, collecting rocks (especially agates) to adorn her yard, and teaching the younger generation the value of nature, hunting and fishing.

Visitation for Sherry will be held at the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton (2999 S. Sheridan Rd., Stanton, MI 48888), Sunday, February 27, 2022, with the casket open from 3pm-4pm, and continuing with the casket closed from 4pm-6pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Hospice, Spectrum Health Foundation 25 Michigan St NE, Suite 4100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or Central Montcalm Athletic Department, Central Montcalm High School 1480 Sheridan Road SW, Stanton, MI 48888

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.