Margaret Burnham

Margaret Louise Burnham, age 89, of St. Johns, MI died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church in St. Johns, MI on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor George Brinley will officiate. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery in St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 5-8 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.

Margaret was born in Fowler, Michigan on May 12, 1921, the daughter of August and Louise (Heiden) Kohagen. Margaret married Eugene Burnham on June 12, 1965. He passed away on September 27, 1982. Margaret enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She was a member of the St. Johns Lutheran Church.

She is survived by 2 sons; Gary Ernst of Lansing, MI, Alan Ernst of St. Johns, MI, granddaughter Sandy VanNocker of Lansing, MI, grandson Brian Ernst of Lansing, MI, 5 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Gale Ernst in 2009, a granddaughter Marcy in 1995, and 3 brothers.

Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.

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