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Stephen Fitzpatrick Obituary

Stephen Bruce Fitzpatrick St. Johns Stephen B. Fitzpatrick, 36, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1977 in St. Johns, the son of Stuart L. and Sharon K. (Motz) Fitzpatrick. Stephen graduated from St. Johns High School in 1995 and was attending Lansing Community College studying Environmental Engineering. He also did roofing work and had worked at Wayne Dalton and Save-A-Lot. Stephen enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, playing cribbage, travels to Colorado and spending time with his kids. He is survived by his parents, Stuart and Sharon of St. Johns, fiancé Erika Webster, children Clarisse E. and Connor E. Fitzpatrick of St. Johns. Sisters, Soni (Tim) Havens and Sharissa Fitzpatrick and her fiancé Geno Clark of St. Johns. Brothers, Sean (Mandy) Fitzpatrick of Waterville, Ohio, Shannon (Amy) Fitzpatrick of Dewitt, step daughter Kendahl Smeltzer of St. Johns. Nieces and nephews, Brendan, Kieran, Corbin Fitzpatrick, Emily and T.J. Havens. Landon, Ella, Greyson Fitzpatrick and Austin Clark. Great niece Leilah Akins, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, 989-224-4422, on Wednesday September 4, 2013, 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday, September 5, 2013, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be given at Journey Federal Credit Union for his children.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Sep. 2 to Sep. 8, 2013.

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September 4, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope to get out to the viewing. I cannot get to the funeral. My thoughts are with you. John Wilcox

September 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Ruth Voisinet

Dale Brown

September 2, 2013

Fitzpatrick family,

My thoughts & prayers are with you.So sorry for your loss.May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Carolyn Baird-Sadler

September 2, 2013

Stuart and family,
so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine losing my son. It must be very hard. My prayers are with you!

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