Marbeth G. Hynes

Marbeth G. Hynes St. Johns Marbeth G. Hynes, age 86, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at her home. A memorial service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf officiating. Burial of cremated remains with take place at Lowe Cemetery at a later date. Marbeth was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 27, 1923, the daughter of Otis and Dora (Wherry) Capen. She grew up in Gratiot County and graduated from Rodney B. Wilson Center. She married Lyle on November 4, 1942 in Breckenridge, MI and he survives her. In addition to being a loving mother and homemaker, she owned and operated Hynes' Bouquets. She was also an avid artist, working primarily in oil painting, a member of the St. Johns Art Guild, was an officer in the St. Johns T.O.P.S. Club, and was a 4-H leader for many years. She was a member of Lowe United Methodist Church and was a district officer for the United Methodist Women. In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter Judy and Larry Paksi of St. Johns, MI, sons; James and Pam Hynes of Crestview, FL, Daniel and Jonni Hynes of Fontana, CA, David and Janice Hynes of Auburn Hills, MI, granddaughters; Kelly Otten of Tucson, AZ, Lori Williams of Dallas, TX, Stacey Carlson of St. Johns, MI, grandsons; Aaron Hynes of Ontario, CA, Dustin Hynes of Alto Loma, CA, great-granddaughter Melissa Williams, great-grandson Nathaniel Williams, great-granddaughter Nichole Carlson, great-grandson Alexander Carlson, great-grandson Erich Hynes, great-granddaughter Amelia Hynes, and her brother Jack and Evelyn Capen of Saginaw, MI. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Sparrow Home Hospice, or Lowe United Methodist Church. 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.