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Carl Fonger Obituary

Carl J. Fonger St. Johns Carl J. Fonger, 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. Carl was born December 2, 1929 in Kent County, MI the son of Robert and Charlotte (Culver) Fonger. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1948 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Carl worked as Water Dept. Superintendent for the City of St. Johns until 2002, was an EMT for Clinton Area Ambulance Service for 25 years, then owned and operated Carl's Tree Service for several years. Survived by sons, David (Dawn) Fonger, Robert (Chris) Fonger and Jason Fonger all of St. Johns; daughters, Dawn Jalloh and Rachael Fonger also of St. Johns. 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandson. Sister Reva (Frank) Huey of Sparta, MI Preceded in death by his parents and one sister. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, 989-224-4422 on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tim Knaus officiating. Burial will follow at Englishville Cemetery, Comstock Park, MI. Memorial donations may be made the the Disabled American Veterans. Visit our website at www.keckcolemanfh.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Sep. 23 to Sep. 26, 2010.

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jason fonger

November 3, 2010

I miss ya alot dad. i always loved hearing your voice before i went to bed. i still talk to you every night and tell you i love you. i know that we will see each other again. i know ur looking down on me. U were a father that every daughter and man wanted. me and rach love ya and miss u. i looking forward to you again with ur tight grip hugs. I will be looking forward to talk about you to my own kids. Although its going to be hard to be a fraction of a father that you were. i love u so much and miss you.

My dad and I

Rachael Fonger

November 3, 2010

Hey dad i love u and miss u alot i dont know what im gunna do without u.. You helped me out alot the last few monthes and ur missed greatly. It sucks that ur gone but i know where u are and its alot better then what u were going through
I Love u alot and wont stop thinking about u

gloria dunkel

September 26, 2010

I just heard Saturday of Carl passing away My Prayers and thoughts will remain with you and your family today and the coming weeks. Please accept my deepest apology for not being there. our love to you all.david and gloria

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