Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Philo, LaCerne "Sam" R. August 24, 2022
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Hasting's Reminder - Sat.September 3, 2022

                             LACERNE R.PHILO

LaCerne R."Sam" Philo, age 64, of Hasting's ,MI passed away on August 24, 2022. 
Sam was born on August 2, 1958, in Coldwater, MI, the son of Rex S.Philo and 
Joan C.(Case) Green.

Sam was a graduate of Union City high School. Sam proudly served his country in 
the Air Force from 1977 to 1981. On September 27, 1986, Sam married Ellen 
Makley. He worked at Van Sweden Jewelry, Sam's Watch and Jewelry Repair, and 
Peckham Inc.

Sam was a very talented horologist and goldsmith.He loved to fish, grow 
vegetable gardens and go antiquing as well as spending time at his place in 
Balwin. He was a member of the American Legion. Sam was a kind and generous man, 
and he would help people in any way he could.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; mother and father-in-
law, Russell and Ardis Makley, brother LaVern Philo, and nephew Ronnie 
Richardson.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ellen Philo of Hastings; daughters,Jamie 
(Chuck Richter) Makley, Andrea Philo, Amanda (Ben) Philo-DesVoignes; 
grandchildren,Kaylynn and Charlie Richter; Evan, Sidney and Ella Lynn Philo, 
Damion, Tianna, and Kylar Philo; sisters, Trena and Susan Philo; Tina Lincoln, 
and brother, Norman Philo.

Services have taken place with interment at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family.

Arrangements by Girrbach FuneralHome, to leave an online condolence visit 
www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.

Additional Comments:
Woodland Cem.

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