Age 28, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, passed away on May 24, 2003.  He was born on October 3, 1974 in Ionia, MI the son of Larry and Janet (Bushong) Thelen.  He will be missed by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Florentine and Aurelia Thelen, and Wint and Agnes Bushong.  Surviving are his parents; brother Larry (Missy) Thelen; niece Brittany; nephews Jared and Marty.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Charles D. Hall, Pastor at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.  A Scripture Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday.  On Line Condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.