Dorothy Ann Scharnweber

     Dorothy Ann Scharnweber, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
     A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 16, 2024, with Deacon Eric Elstro officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, at a later date. Visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
     Dorothy was born in St. Johns, MI on October 5, 1936, the daughter of Ernest Frank and Edna M. (Birdsley) Henning. She was a graduate of St. Johns High School. On October 27, 1956, she married Merritt B. Scharnweber at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns.
     Dorothy was an avid quilter. She shared her love of quilting with her sister Lois Whitford, her friend Joann Zimmerman, and daughter Candy. Spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
     She is survived by her husband Merritt B. Scharnweber of St. Johns, MI; daughter Kathryn Scharnweber of St. Johns, MI; daughter Candice Scharnweber of Williamston, MI; son Paul Scharnweber of Laingsburg, MI; son Merritt and Amanda Scharnweber of Ovid, MI; daughter Margaret Haeck of St. Johns, MI; grandchildren: Morgan and Mallory Scharnweber, also Sarah and Larry Haeck; great-grandchildren: Austin, Aubrey, and Riley. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Mary Jane Scharnweber, daughter-in-law Marian Scharnweber, sisters: Lois Whitford, Joan Rennells also her brother Richard Henning.
      Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.