Donald Joseph Radebach Jr.,    

   For those Blessed to See the Heart of Donnie:                                

    A quiet, reserved and independent man, Donnie saw the heart of those around him. He would sit back and observe. Because he was observant, he saw the countless prayers you prayed for him. He saw and appreciated the guidance and support you gave him over the years, even when he didn't show it. He loved those around him fiercely and he treasured the memories you had with him. He was never the center of attention, nor did he ever want to be.

    For those that were blessed to see the heart of Donnie saw a man that would do anything for those he loved. The way his presence, when he walked into the room, brought instant joy to everyone in it. One day I pointed that out to him. His response was literally, and I quote “Yeah I've always had that effect on people when I show up places glad I still got it..Love you too…”

    For those that were blessed to see the heart of Donnie saw a man of little words. But when he chose to speak, he made each and every one of them count. The way he said “I love you” when you least expected it, kissed you on the head, or said “thank you;” he didn't usually let his emotions show but when he did, it cut to the core and stopped you in your tracks. It's that crooked smile that would get you every… single… time.

    For those that were blessed to see the heart of Donnie knew he cherished the great times you had together. We may have called him by a different name, and experienced his joy in different ways, but we all saw the same Donnie. Maybe you saw the boy that loved to sit on the floor and pet kittens, or the teenager that had a wild side, ready to turn the town upside down. Did you see the sportsman that loved to hunt and fish or the Pyro side of him that liked to throw literal fuel to the fire to make it go “baaawwwwooooommm!”? What side of him did you see? Keep those thoughts and memories of Donnie fresh in your mind because we all have them. Cherish them because he did too.

    His Legacy… Donald Joseph Radebach Jr., 46, passed away April 17, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1979, in Fowlerville, Michigan to Donald Radebach and Debra McClatchey Radebach. During his career as an electrician, he spent many hours working with his father on different projects. Don spent most of his time outdoors hunting, fishing, or collecting morales. He also loved his fast cars, motorcycles, and his snowmobile. Most of all, Donnie loved spending quality time with (and teasing) his nieces and nephews.

    His Family… Donald will be missed by his parents, Donald & Debra Radebach; siblings, Matthew (Jamie) Radebach & Christian (Eric) VanNewkirk; nieces and nephews, Paige, Marissa, & Hunter Radebach, Jayden & Mason VanNewkirk, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

    His Farewell… Donald’s family and friends gathered on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM at Borek Jennings Funeral Homes in Fowlerville, Michigan, with a rosary taking place at 7:00PM. Gathering continued Friday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Howell, and was followed by a Mass of Christian Farewell at 10:30AM. Father Gary Koenigsknecht served as celebrant. Please leave a message of comfort for Donald’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

 Carol Haviland

Fowlerville, MI

    Her Legacy… Carol Kay (Carney) Haviland, 81, passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1944 in Brighton, MI to Edward Carney and Arla (Burgett) Carney. Carol married the love of her life, Verne Haviland, on September 26, 1996 on the Home Farm in Fowlerville, Michigan. She will be remembered as a woman who was generous to a fault, always wanting to be sure others were taken care of with birthday presents, cards, and general loving care. She loved birds and animals, including the abandoned baby squirrels she adopted, skunks, and her kitty cat, as well as any other furry four-legged animal she might encounter.

    Carol also found joy in her flower gardens and collecting rocks of all shapes and sizes. She often explored garage sales and auctions looking for undiscovered gems. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a lot of fun playing card games like Euchre. Carol also planned wonderful events everyone looked forward to, like her annual New Year’s Eve party. Carol was also quite athletic in her younger years enjoying water skiing, often being launched right off the dock on one ski!

    Her Family… Carol will be missed by her husband, Verne; step-son, Ray Haviland; sisters, Durene Keller, and Caren Biermann; nephews, Bobby Keller and Robert (Lisa) Pelcher; niece, Arla (Cal) Heckman; and six grandchildren; many great grandchildren, great nieces, and great nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Arla; and her step-daughter, Robin Murphy.

    Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society. Please leave a message of comfort for Carol’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

 Registation open for Webberville Memorial Day Run/Walk on May 25th

    The Webberville Memorial Day Run/Walk will be held on May 25th at 9AM. Registration is currently open, with entry fees for adults $25 until April 12th; $30 April 13th to May 24th. Kids 14 and under are $15. Sponsors for the race are welcome. All proceeds to benefit Webberville High School Student Scholarships and the Cross Country Team.

    For more details and to sign up, please use this link: https://tinyurl.com/3zzhv2df

 Webberville United Methodist Church serving chicken dinner on May 9th

    Webberville United Methodist Church, located at 4215 E. Holt Rd., is having a ‘drive through’ chicken dinner on Saturday, May 9th. The dinner includes two pieces oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, green beans, corn casserole, coleslaw, roll and cookies. All for $12 (NEW PRICE). Dinner served 5 to 7 pm or until we run out. NOTE chicken dinner is on second Saturday this May only.

St. Agnes Parish offering trip to Firekeepers Casino on June 10th

    St. Agnes’ next scheduled trip to Firekeepers Casino is Wednesday, June 10th. We will be offering a full hot breakfast at 9:00am, at St. Agnes Church, 855 E Grand River Avenue, Fowlerville, in the Lothamer Parish Center (LPC) prior to departing at 10:00am.

    We will be going to Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek. The cost is $60 and includes round trip bus transportation, $20 in free slot play and $5 to use towards dining, slot play or in the gift shop. Returning guests who bring their Red Hot Rewards Club card will get credits and points added to their existing card. Guests need to bring a valid ID to receive the group package. Those without Red Hot Rewards Cards will be issued them prior to entering the casino.

    A Blue Lakes Charter Motorcoach will leave the St. Agnes Church parking lot at 10:00am. Anticipated arrival time back in Fowlerville is 5:30pm.

    To pre-register: contact Lisa at the parish office at 517-223-8684 or email at stagnesfowlerville@gmail.com. First come first served, and ALL are welcome to join us for a fun day out! 

 Hartland Audubon Nature Club to learn about ‘warbler capital of the world’

    John Smith, President of Hartland Audubon Nature Club, will share his adventures at Magee Marsh, “the “warbler capital of the world” where about twenty species of warblers and a variety of other birds subsist. John will also acquaint us with Howard Marsh, known for 260 recorded species of waterfowl and shorebirds. At this May 5th meeting, John plans to schedule field trips to these two birding hot spots in Ohio.

    Join us May 5, 2026, 7 PM at Hartland Education Support Service Center, 9525 E. Highland Rd., Howell. Use the west entrance and look for our sign in the hall.

    Meetings are free and open to the public and all ages and levels of expertise are welcomed. For more information https://hartlandaudubon.weebly.com/ or visit us on Facebook.

 Historical Corner:

Fowlerville Area Historical Socity to meet at library on Thursday May 7th

    The newly-formed Fowlerville Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, May 7th at the Fowlerville District Library, 6:00 pm - 7:30pm. The FAHS invites all area residents to attend the monthly meetings while the purpose and direction is made clearer. Those interested can learn about upcoming activities, membership opportunities for individuals of all ages, families and local businesses, and to bring the different perspectives within the community of Fowlerville.

    Continue to watch the Historical Corner in your ‘Fowlerville News & Views’ for details and upcoming events, such as the annual Clean Up Day at the Historic Village on May 13th.

    For questions or thoughts to share before the monthly meeting, please email the FAHS at fowlervillehistory@gmail.com. Information, specific dates, and photos can also be found on the Facebook page: Fowlerville Area Historical Society.

    Maybe you are wondering how you can contribute to the preservation of Fowlerville's history; one way would be to document your heritage here. Fowlerville Library offers a one hour Writer's Group once a month. It is open to anyone of any level of experience writing. The next session is May 15th at 11:00 am. To help your frame of mind, it is offered inside the Historical Room in the Library.

    The June meeting will be Thursday, June 4th same time at the Library.