Gerald (Jerry) Schade

Gerald (Jerry) Schade passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2024 at the age of 97. Jerry was born in Flint, MI on June 18th, 1926 to Ben & Dorothy Schade.

Jerry graduated from Bendle High School in Burton, MI in 1944 and entered the service the same year. Jerry was assigned to the 5thInfantry Division Third Army. He was proud to be a WWII veteran and proudly served his country. After Jerry’s honorable discharge, he enrolled in the Radio Electronic Television School in Detroit. After graduation in 1949 Jerry and his new bride Betty moved to Washington Twp., New Jersey and he was employed by ABC television in New York City.

In 1968 Jerry and Betty moved their family back to Michigan and settled in Okemos. In 1972 Jerry and Betty moved to and opened Schade’s Party Store in Fowlerville, remaining until 1982 when they moved to Lansing. In 1984 Jerry opened a general store in Eureka.

After retiring, they both enjoyed time at their cottage on Island Lake in Meredith, near Gladwin. Jerry was a member of VFW Post 3733 in Fowler. Jerry was also an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Lansing.

Jerry is survived by his sons Greg (Joy) of Huntington Beach, CA., Dave (Kat) from Flushing, MI., and daughter Jan (Mike) Jussila of Grand Ledge MI., Granddaughters Jennifer (Tim) Wilson of Okemos, MI. and Shannon Schade of Maryland, and Great Grandchildren Stark and Faye Wilson. Jerry is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry also had a host of special friends from the Waverly pool for many years. Jerry will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty of 52 years, Grandson Jason Thomas, Sister Marjorie Schmidt, and longtime friend Bernie Prine.

A military service will be held at a later date. If anyone wishes to make a contribution in Jerry’s name it can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 4001 S. Pennsylvania Ave in Lansing, MI 48910. 

 Livingston County Genealogical Society holding zoom meeting on March 7th

The Livingston County Genealogical Society will meet via zoom on Thursday, March 7th.

Guest speaker will be Derek Blount on the topic “Finding the Men of the Fur Trade.” After a brief history of the fur trade in North America, we will look at several major companies involved and where to find their records. The companies we will explore are the Hudson Bay Company, the Northwest Company, the American Fur Company, and Revillon Frères Trading Company.

A link to this virtual meeting may be found on our Facebook page for the Livingston County Genealogical Society a few days before the March 7th meeting. All are welcome."

 Fowlerville District Library

Upcoming Events

Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm

Friday: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

For any questions, or to register for programs, call us at 517-223-9089

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STORYTIMES

Family Storytime (Ages 1-5)

Have fun singing songs, reading stories, dancing, and playing!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays ● 10am

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PJ Storytime (Ages 1-5)

Wear your pjs for an evening storytime. We will have snacks & crafts. Bring a blanket and stuffie to be extra cozy. Mon, Mar 4 ● 6pm

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KIDS & FAMILY

Perler Bead Party (Ages 7-12)

Join Storm to make your own Perler Bead creation.

Friday, Mar 8 ● 4 – 5pm

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Chess Club

Join the Chess Club! The Mid-Michigan Jr. Chess Club will meet. All levels are welcome from beginner to advanced! Please note, there is no meeting on March 23.

Saturdays ● 1-3:30pm

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Kids Krafternoons (Ages 7-12)

Drop in and get crafty with a new and exciting craft each month! Supplies provided.

Monday, Mar 11 ● 4-5pm

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Lego Club (Ages 7-12)

Build your own Lego creations and complete challenges Thursdays ● 4pm

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My First Escape Room-Bluey (Ages 5-9)

Bring the family together! No prior knowledge of Bluey is required. Register for a time slot. Friday, Mar 22 ● 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm Saturday, Mar 23 ●10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm

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Meet the Director (All Ages)

Join us for an Open House to welcome our new director. The Fowlerville Community Theater will be on hand to entertain. Saturday, Mar 9 ● 1-3 pm

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Buck and Carolyn (All Ages)

Join us on this first Friday for a special performance by the acoustic duo, Buck and Carolyn. All ages will enjoy this performance which will have you tapping your toe. Afterwards, head over to Good Deeds for the craft fair. Fri, Mar 1 ● 3-4 pm

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Crochet Kits

Stop by the library on the 15th of the month to grab a themed crochet amigurumi kit. Provide your own hook and everything else is included. While supplies last.

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Cozy Crafting by the Fireplace

Join Mary to work on your craft or learn to knit and start a beginner project. Help is also offered for the aforementioned crochet kits. Monday, Mar 4 & 18 ● 3-5pm

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Homeschool Social

Meet for learning, fun and snacks. Mondays ● 12-1:30 pm

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New Graphic Novel Club (Ages 7-12)

Join Storm for a discussion on Pokemon Adventures, Monday, Feb 26 ● 4-5pm

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Book Boxes (All ages)

Fill out the online form by visiting the events page on our website. Let the librarians pick a surprise selection of books for you. Register the first two weeks of every month to get next month’s box, which will be ready to pick up the first of the following month.

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TEENS

Teen Crafting (Teens)

Join Mary and drop in to make crafts such as sewing, resin jewelry, bow making, diamond painting, and much more!

Wednesdays ● 2:30-4:00 pm

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Twitch Streaming (All Ages)

Join Connor and Tally and get sneak peeks of new games! twitch.tv/fowlervillelibrary

Mondays ● 3:30-4:30pm

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Board Games with Connor (Age 10+)

Join Connor and friends for some after school fun.

Tuesdays ● 3-5pm

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Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18)

Come play D&D 5th Edition! No prior experience needed.

Wednesdays ● 2:30-5pm

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Switch Free Play (Ages 10-18)

Open gaming time with the library's Switch.

Fridays ● 2:30-5 pm

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Jr. High Yoga with Mrs. Duke (Ages 11-15)

Come after school and give yoga a try.

Tues, Mar 5 & 19 ● 3pm

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Teen Escape Room (Locked in the Library)

Can you make it out of the library before time runs out? Registration is required. Fri, Mar 15 ● 5:30pm

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ADULTS

Adult Craft Custom Frames

Join Cindy & Jackie to make a custom frame for a favorite photo. Registration is required. Thurs, Mar 7 ● 6:30 pm

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Spotting Scams Workshop

Join us in collaboration with the Fowlerville Senior Center for this informative workshop to help us spot scams and for help if you have already been a victim. No registration is required. Thurs, Mar 14 ● 10am-2pm

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Yoga with Vanessa (Adults)

Join Vanessa Duke for yoga class, no cost, just bring your mat or use one of ours.

Wednesdays ● 5pm

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Jam Session

Join Mr. Damerow for some musical collaboration. Bring your horn, keyboard, harmonica, or whatever you have and join the fun. Tues Mar 19 ● 5:00 – 7:30pm

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Cardmaking

Join Mary to make 4 greeting cards with the theme of “Spring”. Registration is required. Thurs, Mar 21● 6:30 pm & Fri, Mar 22 ● 11am

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Scrapbooking (Adults)

Join Mary to scrapbook your favorite photos. Stay the whole time or for just a few hours. Everyone gets their own table. Registration is required. Sat, Mar 16 ● 10:30 – 3:30

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Shelf-Indulgence Book Group (Adults)

This is a traditional book discussion group. You can get a copy of the book at the front desk. Next meeting, we will discuss EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett, Thurs Mar 28 ● 2 pm

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Beyond the Book Discussion Group (Adults)

Book discussion plus movie or documentary. Books are available at the front desk. Next meeting, we will discuss A HAUNTING IN VENICE by Agatha Christie Fri. Mar 8 ● 6:00 pm

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Sewing with Patty (Adults)

By special request evening hours have been added. Bring your sewing machine and get ready for some fun. Registration is Required. Friday Mar 8 ● 11am

Wed, Mar 13 ● 6 pm

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Adult Escape Room (Locked in the Library)

Can you make it out of the library before time runs out? Registration is required. Fri Mar 15 ● 6:30 pm

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Gardening Series (Adults)

Join Master Gardener, Nan Marie for this special series that will have us dreaming about Spring planting Thurs Mar 21 ● 3-4pm

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FDL Oral History Project

Record your history with us as we capture the memories and stories of our residents. Call to schedule an audio interview, which can be done by a family member or staff member and can include video.

Recordings will become part of the FDL historical collection.

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The Library will be closed on Saturday, Mar 30 in observance of the holiday weekend.

 Local author Mitch Lutzke to present new historical book on   Feb. 22nd

Local area author Mitch Lutzke will be presenting about his new book Stories from Williamston's Past 2 at the Webberville Library on Thursday, Feb. 22nd at 4pm. The president of the Williamston Depot Museum and a retired Williamston High School teacher, Lutzke is a wonderful resource for the kind of informal history that brings the past of Williamston, Webberville and surrounding areas alive.

Capital Area District Libraries’ Webberville branch is located at 115 S. Main Street in Webberville. For more information, call 517-521-3643 or visit cadl.org.

Carmen Godfredson

Carmen Marie Kulpa Godfredson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at her home. She was born in Detroit MI on August 19, 1941 to Chester and Gertrude Kulpa.

Carmen was predeceased by her paarents, a brother Gary Kulpa, and a daughter Jennifer Daniels.

She is survived by her husband Mike Godfredson; sons Jeffery Tisdale and Kirk Johnson; grandchildren Gary Junior Kulpa, Taylor Daniels, Holly Tisdale, and Haley Johnson; and great-grandchildren Jacob Kulpa and Zacory Daniels.

She is also survied by stepchildren Jeffrey Godfredson, Douglas Godfredson, Shelia Godfredson, Cherie Godfredson, Jennifer Godfredson, and Jamie Godfredson; and grandchildren Conner, Cole, Camden and Carter Tochman and Theodore and Andrew Gores.

Carmen and Mike met in 1992 and were married in the summer of 1993 at Diamond Head in Honolulu, Hawaii. They had a wonderful life together for 35 years. He referred to her affectionately as ‘Marilyn Monroe’.

Carmen did office work for St. Joe’s and U of M Hospitals for many years. Mike was in the restaurant business for 37 years in 17 states, including Hawaii. In Michigan he was a district supervisor for Nickerson Farms and operated the Fowlervlle store and then was an owner of Fowlerville Family Farms at the same location.

Both of them enjoyed their retirement, loving to do things together and being part of the Fowlerville community.

Carmen grew up in a Catholic family. She graduated from Lady Wood School in Redford. She loved her religion and would pray to the Lord every day and night.

A memorial service is planned for Thursday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Fowlerville, with visitation starting at 12 noon and continuing until the service. 

William Moore

Fowlerville, Michigan

His Legacy…William (Bill) Moore, 91, passed away February 14, 2024 on Valentine’s Day to be with his wife Joan, in heaven. He was born on January 23, 1933, in Melville, Tennessee to Eston Moore and Alma (Turner) Moore. After graduating high school, Bill proudly served his country in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1953. Bill married the love of his life, Joan Ebert, on August 21, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. He will be remembered as a man with a great sense of humor that loved to joke with his family. Bill was happiest when he was outdoors hunting, fishing or tinkering in his yard. He loved to build sheds, barns and work on landscaping projects. Bill loved the thrill of the deal as he liked to collected antiques from various places.

His Family…Bill will be dearly missed by his children, Janice (Mike) Justice, Susan (Jon) Damen, Kari Taylor; siblings, Caroline (William) Jarman, Gary Moore, Tony Moore, Sandy Carter; seventeen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Moore; daughter, Debbie Ballard; parents, Eston and Alma Moore; grandchildren, Shaun Jeroue and Jessica Hurst.

His Farewell…William’s family and friends will gather Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM with a 12:30PM Community Farewell at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Howell, Michigan. Pastor Mark Frank will serve as Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be given to family for future designation. Please leave a message of comfort for William’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com. 

Donations being sought for Fowlerville High School Alumni Scholarship Fund

For the past 50 years officers of the Fowlerville High School Alumni Association have presented scholarships to seniors in the current graduating class at Fowlerville High School. Monies are raised yearly to enable the organization to present these awards at the annual Senior Awards Night. Well over 150 scholarships have been given out during this half century. The organization hopes to continue this tradition.

In addition to the presentation of the scholarships at the Senior Awards Night, the winners will be presented at the 130th FHS Alumni banquet on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The banquet is held at Fowlerville High School.

The scholarship fund is maintained through the many donations received in memory of loved ones who either were graduates of FHS or maintained strong connections to the school such as teachers, coaches, bus drivers, or friends of the school. Please feel free to make donations in any amount at any time of the year. Some send donations yearly; for some, it is a one-time donation.

Donations can be sent to FHS Alumni Association, Box 446, Fowlerville, MI 48836. Donations for 2024 should reach the Alumni by May 5, 2024. Alumni treasurer and advertising chair Meghan Swain-Kuch can be contacted at 517-672-1747 or meghanmswain@gmail.com.

If you wish to recognize family and friends by making a donation for either a business card size or large entry size (ex: 1/4 page in program) for advertising, rather than the traditional listing, that is acceptable.

Your generosity will not only help maintain the scholarship program, but will help a graduating senior with college/trade school expenses. The FHS Alumni Association is a 501(3)(c) organization. Please know that a Memorial list will be published in the ‘Fowlerville New & Views’ in late May.