Blake Anthes

Blake A. Anthes died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the age of 57. He was born October 19, 1959 in St. Johns the son of Allen and Jean (Derey) Anthes. Blake was a graduate of St. Johns High School, Class of 1978 and continued his education at Michigan State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree. Blake was an avid MSU Spartan fan, attended Trinity Church in Lansing and was currently working as a substitute high school and middle school teacher, primarily in St. Johns. Blake was a child of God and went home into the loving arms of His Heavenly Father. His highest priority was his family, and his passion was mentoring and working with high school students. Blake was a travel enthusiast and could be found on numerous occasions reading and studying maps, while planning his next adventure. Blake will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Surviving is a daughter, Colleen of White Plains, NY; one son, Spencer of Lansing; Vicki McGhee, mother of Blake’s children; parents, Allen and Jean Anthes of St. Johns; one brother, Jay (Karen) Anthes of Jacksonville, FL; and nephew, Allen (Megan) Anthes of MO. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 24, 2016, at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns, MI 48879. Pastor Rick Foster is officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday, October 22 and 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, October 23 at the funeral home.