Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Wed. Dec. 3, 2008
John Hammond Stowell, aged 77, of Ionia, passed away Dec. 1, 2008.
He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Flint, the son of Melvin and Pearl (Hammond)
Stowell. He married Patricia Peabody May 4, 1962. John graduated from
Brooksville High School in Florida. He received his Bachelors from MSU. He
served in the army during the Korean war as a ranger where he received the
purple heart. John retired from Fisher Body in 1986 and later worked for Dial
a Ride. John was a member of Sheridan VFW, St. Johns Episcopal Church, TPA,
Ionia Moose Lodge, Traffic Club of Lansing, Various Golf and Bowling Leagues.
He taught kids golf for Ionia Parks and Recreation, and was EMT for Roetman
Ambulance Service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia Stowell of Ionia;
children, Dennis Cronk of Grand Ledge, Dawn (Darrell) Reynolds of Ionia, Kim
(Mike) Danielski of Ill., Deanna Parker of Grand Rapids, Brian (Brenda) Cronk
of Ionia, Lori (Wayne) Christiansen of Grand Ledge and John A. Stowell of Las
Vegas, Nev.; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Caroline
(James) Hopkins of Arizona; brother–in-law, Joseph (Sue) Peabody of Florida and
sister-in-law, Mary Anne (David) Alexy of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Susan Valentine
Stowell, grandson, Neil Smejkal and sister-in-law, Loretta Peabody.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. at St. Johns Episcopal Church
with Father John Crean officiating. The family will receive friends and
relatives Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia and one hour
prior to the service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers you make
memorial contributions to Ionia Area Hospice or St. Johns Episcopal Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.
John Hammond Stowell, aged 77, of Ionia, passed away Dec. 1, 2008.
He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Flint, the son of Melvin and Pearl (Hammond)
Stowell. He married Patricia Peabody May 4, 1962. John graduated from
Brooksville High School in Florida. He received his Bachelors from MSU. He
served in the army during the Korean war as a ranger where he received the
purple heart. John retired from Fisher Body in 1986 and later worked for Dial
a Ride. John was a member of Sheridan VFW, St. Johns Episcopal Church, TPA,
Ionia Moose Lodge, Traffic Club of Lansing, Various Golf and Bowling Leagues.
He taught kids golf for Ionia Parks and Recreation, and was EMT for Roetman
Ambulance Service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia Stowell of Ionia;
children, Dennis Cronk of Grand Ledge, Dawn (Darrell) Reynolds of Ionia, Kim
(Mike) Danielski of Ill., Deanna Parker of Grand Rapids, Brian (Brenda) Cronk
of Ionia, Lori (Wayne) Christiansen of Grand Ledge and John A. Stowell of Las
Vegas, Nev.; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Caroline
(James) Hopkins of Arizona; brother–in-law, Joseph (Sue) Peabody of Florida and
sister-in-law, Mary Anne (David) Alexy of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Susan Valentine
Stowell, grandson, Neil Smejkal and sister-in-law, Loretta Peabody.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. at St. Johns Episcopal Church
with Father John Crean officiating. The family will receive friends and
relatives Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia and one hour
prior to the service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers you make
memorial contributions to Ionia Area Hospice or St. Johns Episcopal Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.
Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Wed. Dec. 3, 2008
John Hammond Stowell, aged 77, of Ionia, passed away Dec. 1, 2008.
He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Flint, the son of Melvin and Pearl (Hammond)
Stowell. He married Patricia Peabody May 4, 1962. John graduated from
Brooksville High School in Florida. He received his Bachelors from MSU. He
served in the army during the Korean war as a ranger where he received the
purple heart. John retired from Fisher Body in 1986 and later worked for Dial
a Ride. John was a member of Sheridan VFW, St. Johns Episcopal Church, TPA,
Ionia Moose Lodge, Traffic Club of Lansing, Various Golf and Bowling Leagues.
He taught kids golf for Ionia Parks and Recreation, and was EMT for Roetman
Ambulance Service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia Stowell of Ionia;
children, Dennis Cronk of Grand Ledge, Dawn (Darrell) Reynolds of Ionia, Kim
(Mike) Danielski of Ill., Deanna Parker of Grand Rapids, Brian (Brenda) Cronk
of Ionia, Lori (Wayne) Christiansen of Grand Ledge and John A. Stowell of Las
Vegas, Nev.; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Caroline
(James) Hopkins of Arizona; brother–in-law, Joseph (Sue) Peabody of Florida and
sister-in-law, Mary Anne (David) Alexy of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Susan Valentine
Stowell, grandson, Neil Smejkal and sister-in-law, Loretta Peabody.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. at St. Johns Episcopal Church
with Father John Crean officiating. The family will receive friends and
relatives Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia and one hour
prior to the service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers you make
memorial contributions to Ionia Area Hospice or St. Johns Episcopal Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.
John Hammond Stowell, aged 77, of Ionia, passed away Dec. 1, 2008.
He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Flint, the son of Melvin and Pearl (Hammond)
Stowell. He married Patricia Peabody May 4, 1962. John graduated from
Brooksville High School in Florida. He received his Bachelors from MSU. He
served in the army during the Korean war as a ranger where he received the
purple heart. John retired from Fisher Body in 1986 and later worked for Dial
a Ride. John was a member of Sheridan VFW, St. Johns Episcopal Church, TPA,
Ionia Moose Lodge, Traffic Club of Lansing, Various Golf and Bowling Leagues.
He taught kids golf for Ionia Parks and Recreation, and was EMT for Roetman
Ambulance Service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia Stowell of Ionia;
children, Dennis Cronk of Grand Ledge, Dawn (Darrell) Reynolds of Ionia, Kim
(Mike) Danielski of Ill., Deanna Parker of Grand Rapids, Brian (Brenda) Cronk
of Ionia, Lori (Wayne) Christiansen of Grand Ledge and John A. Stowell of Las
Vegas, Nev.; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Caroline
(James) Hopkins of Arizona; brother–in-law, Joseph (Sue) Peabody of Florida and
sister-in-law, Mary Anne (David) Alexy of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Susan Valentine
Stowell, grandson, Neil Smejkal and sister-in-law, Loretta Peabody.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. at St. Johns Episcopal Church
with Father John Crean officiating. The family will receive friends and
relatives Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia and one hour
prior to the service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers you make
memorial contributions to Ionia Area Hospice or St. Johns Episcopal Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.
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