Lela Mahar

Lela M. Mahar, of St. Johns, died November 30, 2013 at the age of 88. She owned and operated Mahar Grocery Store in Pompeii, MI and was a member of Rebekah Lodge #139. On June 17, 1944 Lela married Gordon L. Mahar and he preceded her in death in 2010.

Surviving are her children; Pamela (Brian) Sievert of Perrinton, MI, Arthur (Deborah) Mahar of Belding, MI, and Kayle (Kendra) Mahar of Kincheloe, MI; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and 8 nieces and nephews. Including her husband, Gordon, Lela was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Thelma Hummel.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI. The family will receive friends from 10 AM to 12 noon Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 132 W Spruce St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

To learn more about Lela and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/95742 . The family is being served by Osgood Funeral Homes.