| Joshua S. Filan | |||
| 1989 – 2008 | |||
*JOSHUA S. FILAN* age 18 of Sturgis, Michigan died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning January 9, 2008 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born January 28, 1989 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son to Paul & Theresa (Edwards) Filan. Josh was a life long resident of Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 2007. He had been employed at the Dollar Tree Store in Sturgis and was currently a freshman student at Kendall College in Grand Rapids. Josh was a gifted artist excelling in painting, graphic design and photography. While in high school he received several awards for his artwork. He also enjoyed music and playing golf. He is survived by his parents, One Sister; Jackie Filan of Sturgis, One Brother; Joel Filan of Grand Rapids, Three Half Brothers; Paul Filan, John Filan and James Filan all of Owosso, Grandparents; Harold Edwards of Charlotte, North Carolina and Paul & Dorothy Filan of Owosso and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at the *HACKMAN-Foglesong Funeral Home* of Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Joshua Filan will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family to help with expenses c/o: Paul & Theresa Filan, 1123 Oakwood Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
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