1995 Charlotte Shopping Guide obituaries, Eaton County, Michigan Copyright © 2000 by Charlotte Public Library. This copy contributed for use in the MIGenWeb Archives. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ Robert J. Abbott Robert J. Abbott, 58, of Eaton Rapids died Aug. 18, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Abbott was born Feb. 10, 1927, in Mason, the son of Leo and Addie (Barton) Abbott. He was employed as a truck- driver for Darius-Abbott Lime Co. and later was employed with the Eaton Rapids Public Schools. He farmed in the Eaton County area for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, in 1989, and a brother, Arthur Abbott. Funeral services were held on Aug. 21 at the Shelley- Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Curtis McClane, minister of the Holmes Road Church of Christ, officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Aurelius. Casket bearers were Kenneth Moore, Steven Moore, Butchie DeWaters, Rex Abbott, Elijah Abbott and Jim Towers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. _______________ Ralph John Abernathy Ralph John Abernathy, 77, of Potterville, formerly of Lansing died Oct. 4, 1995, at Tender Care West, Lansing. Mr. Abernathy was foreman for the W.R. Grace Fertilizer Company before his retirement. He was a former member of the Charlotte Free Methodist Church and a member of the Pinspotters Bowling League for many years. Services are Saturday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Paul Bailey officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Harry W. Ackley Harry W. Ackley, 67, of Charlotte died April 18, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Ackley was born in Charlotte, the son of William and Lillie (Willis) Ackley. He was a supervisor and die sinker for Atlas Drop Forge of the Dana Corporation in Lansing, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Senior Citizens and Family Golf Leagues in Olivet. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie, in 1989. Services were April 21 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Tom Haynie officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. _______________ Irmajean S. Ackley Irmajean Scott Ackley, 69, of Potterville, died Oct. 23, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Ackley was born April 4, 1926, in Lansing, the daughter of Milo and Sarah (Holmes) Whipple. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Ackley in 1986; one son, Gary, in 1984; two grandchildren; and one brother. Services were Oct. 27 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Paul Bailey officiating. _______________ Melvin Ackley Melvin "Mike" Ackley of Kent, Wash., formerly of Potterville died Oct. 26, 1995, after a long illness. Mr. Ackley was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Eaton Rapids, the son of R.C. and Helen Ackley. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was an air traffic controller, and worked for U.S. Customs when he retired. He also worked for Federal Way School Athletic Department until he became ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his stepmother, Irmajean Ackley. Services were Oct. 28 in Kent, Wash. _______________ Thomas R. Ames Thomas R. Ames, 80, of Charlotte died Oct. 30, 1995 after a long illness. Mr. Ames was born in Curtice, Ohio, the son of Rubin and Elizabeth (Shaneck) Ames and has been a Charlotte area resident since 1948. He was a retired farmer and had owned and operated the Tom Ames Sand and Gravel Company. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen in September 1957, and his second wife, Etta, in October 1983. Services were Nov. 2 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Char Minger and the Rev. Geri Litchfield officiating. Interment was in the Perry Cemetery, Brookfield Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brookfield United Methodist Church. _______________ Margaret O. Appleton Margaret O. Appleton, 71, of Battle Creek died Dec. 17, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Appleton was born Nov. 22, 1924, in Nashville, Tenn., the daughter of John and Sarah (Harrell) Bush. She was a homemaker, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She married Alex Appleton June 17, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex; two sons, Charles and Alex Jr.; and one grandchild, Lisa Dishman. Services were Dec. 20 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek, with the Rev. James O'Leary officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services or St. Joseph Catholic Church. _______________ Elmer P. Arnold Elmer Percival "Red" Arnold, 72, of Bellevue died Sept. 8, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Arnold was born Nov. 18, 1992, in Needmore, the son of Elmer and Jane (Jackson) Arnold. He was a truck driver and farmer before retiring, working for C&J Commericial Driveaway and Square Deal Transport Co. He was a member of Kalamo Masonic Lodge #327 and Teamsters Local #508. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 39 years, Elaine (Prescott) in 1983. Services were Sept. 11 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. _______________ Margaret L. Augustine Margaret L. Augustine, 83, of Bellevue died Jan. 1, 1995. Mrs. Augustine was born March 10, 1911, in Carmel Township, the daughter of Claude and Florence (Griffith) Burkett. She married Harry Augustine May 23, 1931. She was a graduate of Charlotte High School and the Eaton County Normal School and earned a teaching degree from Michigan State University. She taught at the Cogsil Section, Follett, Assyria, and Bellevue schools. She moved to Byron School for six years, returning in 1956 to the Bellevue schools where she taught seventh and eighth grade English until retiring in 1975 after over 31 years of teaching. She was a member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church, Bellevue Retire Teachers, Michigan Education Association, and Eaton County Retired School Personnel. She was also a member of Bellevue-Olivet Chapter #196 Order of Eastern Starr and a former member and Past Matron of Kalamo Chapter #399 OES. Services were Jan. 4 at the Bellevue United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Sanders officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home-Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Memorial Scholarship Foundation or Bellevue UMC. _______________ David D. Ayers Sr. David Darnell Ayers Sr., 46, of Charlotte died Sept. 6, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Ayers was born in Lansing, the son of Robert and Effie (Fry) Ayers. He worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad for 19 years and for the Lansing Board of Water and Light, and most recently for Snyder Farm Supply. He earned a Bronze Star while serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. Services were Sept. 8 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Don Green officiating. _______________ Patricia L. Backus Patricia Louise Backus, 65, of Charlotte died Feb. 7, 1995 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Mrs. Backus was the daughter of Paul and Valeria (Mullen) George. She retired from the Secretary of State of Michigan Department in 1989 after 17 years of service. She graduated from Potterville High School in 1947, was a Blue Bird and Campfire leader, and a member of the VFW Post #6034. Services are today, Feb. 11, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. John Baker officiating. Interment is in the Benton Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Potterville Methodist Church. _______________ Atha Baker Atha (Grimes) Baker, 97, of Charlotte died May 11, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mrs. Baker was born in Carmel Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Nellie (Chapman) and Fred Schneckenberger. She had been a former resident of Vestaburg and Grand Ledge and had been active in local senior citizens groups for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Grimes, and husband Wilber Baker, baby daughter, Mary Louise, one sister, Iva Murdick, and one brother, Ray Schneckenberger. Services were May 15 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Mildred A. Barnhill Mildred Arlene Barnhill, 81, of Charlotte died Sept. 16, 1995. Mrs. Barnhill was born in Charlotte, the daughter of Hal and Carrie (Locke) Haun. She was employed at the former Wilcox-Gay and was a nurses' aide at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte, before her retirement. Graveside services are today, Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 2:30 p.m. at the Benton Township Cemetery, Potterville, with the Rev. Rebecca Ebb-Speese officiating. Interment is in the Benton Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital or the charity of one's choice. _______________ Ronald S. Bartlett Ronald Shane Bartlett, 33, of Lorida, Fla., formerly of Charlotte, died Nov. 17, 1995, at Bay Front Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. Bartlett was born in Charlotte, the son of Everett Bartlett and Dolores (Clever) Wertz. He was a laborer in the construction business. Services were Nov. 24, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Clayton W. Bassett Clayton Walter Bassett, 84, of Eaton Rapids, died March 11, 1995, at Ingham Medical Center, Lansing. Mr. Bassett was born in Muskegon. He served with the United States Marine Corps from 1928 to 1935 with the Expeditionary Forces in China. He was a chuck repairman for Motor Wheel Contrifuse for 34 years before retiring in 1970. He was affiliated with the VFW Morley Oats Post #701 for 50 years and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1039. He traveled throughout the United States, Alaska, and Canada, and spent time in Haiti. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude in 1977, and one brother, Elmer. At his request, no services are planned at this time. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ Edna M. Bates Edna M. (Lamb) Bates, 90, of Eaton Rapids died Jan. 12, 1995, in Lansing Mrs. Bates was born June 23, 1904, in Bedford, Ind., the daughter of William and Cora (Haverly) Hilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lamb in 1963, her second husband, Clayton Bates in 1990, and her son, William F. Williams. Services were Jan. 14 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie. Casket bearers were Richard Lamb, Robert Lamb, Elbert King, William King, Richard King, and Mark King. _______________ Roy H. Bates Roy "Jerry" H. Bates, 57, of Potterville died Oct. 27, 1995, at Ingham Medical Hospital, Lansing. Mr. Bates was born in Lansing, the son of Irwin and Laura (Wallace) Bates. He worked at Coolidge Glass in Lansing for eight years and Centrifuge (Motor Wheel) for 29 1/2 years. He was team manager for the Story Olds slow pitch softball team, a member of the Army Researve from 1957-64, and attended the West Windsor United Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Amasa (Tony) in 1984. Services were Oct. 30 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Gar Hull officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Windsor United Brethren Church Building Fund. _______________ Maurine M. Bauer Maurine M. Bauer, 88, of Charlotte, died Feb. 26, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Miss Bauer was born in Charlotte, the daughter of Lorence and Mary (Baurs) Bauer and had been a lifelong Charlotte resident. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte. She is survived by several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Ellen Bauer. Visitation is Wednesday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Mass of the Christian Burial is Thursday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Fr. Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Richard C. Beattie Richard C. Beattie, 60, of Marshall died Aug. 21, 1995, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mr. Beattie was born Aug. 20, 1935, in Marshall, the son of Lester and Doris (Palmer) Beattie. He lived in Marshall all of his life and graduated from Marshall High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1963. He worked at Eaton's Engineering Castings plant and then bought a dairy store. In 1966 he converted the building in to "Speedy Chick", which he owned and operated until selling the business in 1991. Since then, he has worked part time at Alwyn Downs Golf Course, and most recently at Wolverine Auto Parts. He was a member of the American Bowling Congress, who honored him as a 25 year Bowling Team Sponsor. In 1957 he married the former Joan Panczyk in Battle Creek. She preceded him in death in 1960. He then married the former Opal Watkins in 1963, that marriage ended in divorce. He was preceded in death by his daughter at birth, Sherry Ann Beattie. Services were Aug. 25 at the Kempf Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Johnson of the United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Junior Bowling Program at Marshall Lanes, or the American Cancer Society. _______________ Roger A. Bell Roger A. Bell, 84, of Grand Ledge died June 6, 1995, in a Lansing hospital. Mr. Bell was born Feb. 21, 1911, the son of Charles and Edna (Green) Bell. He was a retired farmer; an Army World War II veteran; member of the 39er's Bowling League; served as Roxand Township clerk for 16 years; past chairman of the Eaton County Township's Association; and past president of Eaton County Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle Bell. Services were held June 8 at the Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Rev. Bob Besemer officiating. Interment followed at Meadowbrook Cemetery. _______________ Zoe E. Bell Zoe E. Bell, 91, of Mulliken died Dec. 19, 1995, in Sunfield Township. Mrs. Bell was born June 10, 1904, in Isabella County, the daughter of Orrie and Bertha (Groh) Coats. She was a member of the Mulliken United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Mulliken Senior Citizens, Hoytville Ladies Benevolent Society, Mulliken Rebekan, and Past Noble Grand Club, and a past Senior Citizens Driver for R.S.V.P. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle, and two sisters, Laraine Schneider and Jessie Winter. Services were Dec. 23, at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with the Pastor Bob Besemer officiating. Interment was in the Meadowbrook Cemetery. _______________ Helen M. Bennett Helen May Bennett, 63, of Onondaga died April 23, 1995, at the home of her daughter following a short illness. Mrs. Bennett was born Feb. 14, 1932, in Nashville, the daughter of Wesley and Esther (Kellogg) DeBolt. She was a graduate of Charlotte High School. She had been a secretary for the Humane Society, Battle Creek, and later moved to Eaton Rapids where she worked at the woolen mills where she met her husband, Kenneth. She owned and operated Rosehaven Adult Foster Care Home, Onondaga, and was a member of the Child's Bible Church, Onondaga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene in 1993. Visitation is Tuesday, April 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services are Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Ed Linsley officiating. Interment is in the Tompkins Cemetery, Jackson County. _______________ Lorna E. Bernet Lorna Elaine (Robinson, Johnston) Bernet, 76, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Grand Ledge, died Oct. 29, 1995, in Oneida Township. Mrs. Bernet was born Nov. 23, 1918, in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Wayne and Lorna (Doty) Robinson. She was a graduate of the Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing. She married Joseph Johnston in 1939 and they lived in Grand Ledge, Grand Rapids, Richmond, Va., and Radnor, Penn. After his death, she married Howard Bernet and following his death, moved to Virginia Beach, Va. Services were Nov. 1 at the Calvary Lutheran Church, Lansing, with Pastor David Kilde officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Arrangements were made by the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster- Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Va., 23451, or the American Diabetes Association. _______________ Constance K. Bertram Constance Kay Bertram, 53, of Charlotte died Oct. 4, 1995, at her residence. Ms. Bertram was born in Alma, the daughter of Steven and Althea (Upham) Tobias. She was a nurse in the OB Unit of Hayes Green Beach Hospital for 20 years. She was a member of the Ladies Home Fellowship of the First Baptist Church. Services are Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, with Dr. Charles Moore officiating. Interment will be in the Gresham Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. _______________ Lois E. Bisel Lois Elizabeth Bisel, 94, of Charlotte died Feb. 7, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Bisel was born in Carmel Township, the daughter of Charles and Dora (Tanner) Amspacher. She and her husband, Ernest, formerly resided in Lansing for 36 years. She was a Lino Type Operator for Charlotte Republican Tribune and was affiliated with the West Carmel Congregational Church, and a lifetime member of the order of the Eastern Star of Maple City Chapter #218 in Charlotte. She also held membership in the Eaton County Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, in 1970. Services were Feb. 10 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to West Carmel Congregational Church. _______________ Ernest F. Blodgett Ernest Floyd Blodgett, 86, of Charlotte died Sept. 22, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Blodgett was born Jan. 13, 1909, the son of Floyd and Grace (Ervay) Blodgett of Chester Township. He was a retiree of Wilcox-Gay, the Charlotte Public Library, and a farmer. He married Esther Dillin Aug. 30, 1939. He was a member of the Chester Gospel Church and the handicraft leader of the Millerberg 4-H Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Arthur Blodgett; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy (Dennis) Blodgett; one grandson-in-law, Steve (Michelle) Wehr; one brother, Elwood Blodgett; and one sister, Anna (Edgar) Smith. Services were Sept. 25 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Barry Smith and the Rev. Marc Livingston officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Gospel Church. _______________ Marjorie E. Bobier Marjorie E. (Brandon) Bobier, 36, of Lansing died May 27, 1995. Services were June 2 at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel. Interment was in Easton Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for her son, Chance. _______________ Joseph Bodo Joseph Bodo, 91, of Charlotte died Dec. 2, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mr. Bodo was born Feb. 12, 1904, in Hungary, the son of Steven and Susan (Bird) Bodo. He was a press operator for Motor Wheel in Lansing and later opened his own gas station in Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera and one son, Kenneth. Services are Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Mitchell Vader officiating. Interment is in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Vera Bodo Vera Bodo, 76, of Charlotte died Jan. 25, 1995. Services were Jan. 27 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Pastor Mitchell Vader officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing. _______________ Grant W. Bosworth Grant W. Bosworth, 57, of Charlotte died Oct. 31, 1995 at the Eaton County Medical Facility, Charlotte. Mr. Bosworth was the son of Cecil and Louise (Mitchell) Bosworth. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1957, and was an electrical journeyman at Owens Illinois for 17 years. He had served in the National Guard. He was a private pilot and had been an Eagle Scout. He was preceded in death by his mother, and one daughter, Stacy Mae. There will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Elizabeth Botka Elizabeth Botka, 92, of Charlotte died Nov. 16, 1995, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Botka was born Feb. 1, 1903, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of William Miller and Louise Thomas. She had been a resident of Charlotte for about 40 years. She is survived by five grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam. There are no services planned at this time. Interment was in the Benton Township Cemetery. _______________ Katheryn Braden-Potter Katheryn Marie Braden-Potter, 78, of Charlotte died Aug. 11, 1995, at the Monroe Adult Foster Care Home, Charlotte. Mrs. Braden-Potter was born in Eaton County, the daughter of Albert and Mable (Schram) Steward. She had been employed by Wilcox-Gay, the G.C. Murphy Co., and Arnold's. She was a member of Maple City Chapter OES #218. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Braden in 1985. Services were Aug. 14 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ James A. Bradley James A. Bradley, 71, of Olivet died April 11, 1995, at the Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, where he had been taken after being involved in a motorcycle accident in the Coldwater area. Mr. Bradley was born in Walton Township, Eaton County, the son of Wayne and Rena May (Weeks) Bradley and was a lifelong Walton Township resident except for a few years having lived in Florida. He was a World War II Army Veteran, and Olivet High School graduate, and had been employed as a custodian for the Olivet Community Schools from where he retired in 1981 after 15 years of service. He was a life member of Olivet Lodge #267 F&AM and a member of the Gold Wind Road Runners Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Bradley in 1978 and one brother, Harold Bradley. Services are today, April 15, at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Pastor Scott Brood and Olivet Lodge #267 F&AM officiating. Interment will be in the Bosworth Cemetery near Olivet. _______________ Victor J. Brandt Sr. Victor J. Brandt Sr., 50, of Potterville died Aug. 26, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Brandt was born in Charlotte, the son of Frank and Pearl (Redfield) Brandt. He was a machinist at Wohlert Corporation. Services are Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment is in the Benton Township Cemetery. _______________ Keith J. Briggs Keith J. Briggs, 88, of Hastings, died Nov. 9, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Briggs was born in Vermontville Township, the son of Roy and Zella (Hutchings) Briggs. He was a full-time farmer until his retirement in 1980, at which time he moved to Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Veda, in 1944. Graveside services were Nov. 11 at the Gresham Cemetery, with the Rev. Jeff Bowman officiating. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gresham United Methodist Church. _______________ Forrest E. Brown Forrest E. Brown, 82, of Charlotte died April 4, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Brown was born in Crystal, the son of John and Jessie (Smith) Brown. He was a truck driver for Long Truck Line, Central Trucking, General Aluminum, and Trans American Truck Lines, before his retirement. Services were April 7 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. _______________ Paul E. Brown Paul E. Brown, 82, of Springport, died Jan. 22, 1995, at home. Mr. Brown was born the son of Wilson and Verna Brown March 7, 1912, in Van Wert, Ohio. He was a lifelong farmer in the Springport and Charlotte areas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Walter "Jack". Services were Jan. 25 at the Montgomery-Kerwin Funeral Home, Springport, with the Rev. Robert Doner officiating. Interment was in the Springport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. _______________ Kenneth E. Bruce Kenneth E. Bruce, 73, of Duck Lake, formerly of Charlotte, died Jan. 27, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Bruce was born in Lansing, the son of Thomas and Minnie (Garland) Bruce. He was a local Standard Oil dealer for 25 years until 1976. He then joined Fowlers Chevy-Olds as a salesman for eight years. He was affiliated with American Legion Post #42, the Duck Lake Association, Eaton County Buck Club, Duck Lake Country Club, Lansing Homing Pigeon Club, and a charter member of the Charlotte Optimist Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia; his mother and father; two sisters, Betty Schmidt and Elaine Packard; and one brother, Bob. Services were Jan. 30 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Congregational Church, or Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Lorina Brunette Lorina Brunette, 91, of Grand Ledge died Jan. 28, 1995, at a Lansing nursing home. Mrs. Brunette was a Grand Ledge resident for more than 50 years and was a member of St. Michael Church. grandchildren; 80 great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russel, and daughter, Mary Lou. Mass was Wednesday, Feb. 1, at St. Michael Church. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Michael Church or the Lung Association. _______________ Sara Bucher Sara Bucher, 59, of Eaton Rapids, died March 9, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Bucher was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Mason, and operated a real estate and appraisal business in Eaton Rapids for 38 years. She also operated a petroleum land title business. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School and earned an associate's degree from the University of Michigan. She was a lifelong member of the Democratic Party and active in civic and professional organizations, including local, state, and national boards of realtors; state and national associations of Petroleum Landmen and the Organization of Business and Professional Women. She was a past president of the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors and a member of the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation. Her volunteer services earned her a state of Michigan Governor's Proclamation and commendation from Michigan State Senate and Legislature in 1983. She was preceded in death by her father, Denton Eckhart. Services were March 13 at the Shell-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. James Mitchum officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. _______________ Fred E. Bullen Fred E. Bullen, 84, died Feb. 16, 1995, of Charlotte at his residence. Mr. Bullen was born Sept. 24, 1910, in Petrieville, and was the third child of Floyd and Nettie (Purdy) Bullen. He married Bertha Lasley Dec. 3, 1938. He lived most of his life on the family farms near Mason. He was employed by a fertilizer plant in Lansing, at Horner Woolen Mills in Eaton Rapids, and at the Ingham County Road Commission in Mason from where he retired. After retiring, he and Bertha moved to Harrison, then in 1978, to Charlotte where he returned to farming. He was preceded in death by one son, Fred. Graveside services were Feb. 20 at Bunker Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home, Eaton Rapids, or the charity of one's choice. _______________ Fredrick R. Bullock Fredrick R. Bullock, 51, of Eaton Rapids died April 18, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Bullock was born Dec. 12, 1943, in Battle Creek, the son of John and Alma (Russell) Bullock. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids. He was employed with the U.S. Treasury Department for 25 years in Lansing with the Internal Revenue Service agent, retiring in 1995. A memorial tribute service was held April 22 at the First UMC with Pastor Tom Evans officiating. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to either the First UMC or Eaton Rapids Camp Meeting. _______________ Wanda Buncich Wanda (Madry) Buncich, 68, of Marshall died April 16, 1995, at home after an 18-month illness. Mrs. Buncich was born Feb. 19, 1927, in Bellevue, the daughter of John and Katherine (Dlucos) Madry. She was a 1946 graduate of Bellevue High School and lived in Bellevue until 1947 and in Battle Creek until 1954, when she moved to Marshall. She was employed at Consumers Power Co. from 1946-1947, Stimac's Grocery from 1947 to 1951, Eli's Grocery and Service from 1951 to 1955, and Kellogg Co. from 1955 to 1965. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bellevue, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlotte, the Polish National Alliance, and Croatian Fraternal Union. She was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Madry. Services were April 19 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care or St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte. _______________ Pauline G. Burgess Pauline Gertrude (Fenn) Burgess, 98, a longtime resident of Bennington, died April 10, 1994, at Avery Heights Nursing Home in Hartford, Conn., where she had resided since 1970. Mrs. Burgess was born in Westminster on May 25, 1896, the daughter of Winslow and Gertrude (Peters) Fenn. She married Guy Burgess at the Westminster Congregational Church on Oct. 30, 1918. He died July 2, 1975. She was an active member of the AARP and the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gertrude Brenner, Feb. 15, 1992. Graveside services will be held today, May 27, at the Fenn Family lot in the New Westminster Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Peter R.K. Brenner officiating. Arrangements were made by the Covey & Allen Funeral Home, Wilmington. _______________ Jack Burnett Jack Burnett, 74, of Olivet died Dec. 8, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus, Lansing, after a long illness. Mr. Burnett was born in Brookfield Township, Eaton County, the son of Nahum and Effie (Bishop) Burnett. He was a life resident of the same area in which he was born and a lifelong farmer. Services are Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Burkhead- Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Dave Burnett officiating. Interment is in the Bosworth Cemetery, Olivet. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crippled Children's Fund. _______________ Kathleen M. Burton Kathleen M. Burton, 83, of Charlotte, formerly of Lansing and Georgia, died Feb. 3, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Burton was born in Three Rivers, the daughter of Burt and May (Wilson) Scott. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ty in 1980. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Lirath J. Bush Lirath J. Bush, 70, of Eaton Rapids died Nov. 3, 1995, after a short illness. Mr. Bush was born in Windsor Township, Eaton County, the son of Lirath and Beatrice (Dixon) Bush and had lived most of his life in the mid-Michigan area. He was a former Bretton Square Industries employee. There is no immediate family. Services were Nov. 6 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Pastor Mark Woodbury officiating. Interment was in the Dimondale Cemetery. _______________ Donna E. Butler Donna Elizabeth Butler, 71, of Charlotte died Jan. 13, 1995. Mrs. Butler was born in Marshall, the daughter of Ernest and Edith Hoenes. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in November 1988. Private services at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, are being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ Henry M. Buxton Henry M. Buxton, 84, of Charlotte died June 30, 1995, at his home. Mr. Buxton was born Nov. 18, 1910, in Grand Rapids, the son of Samuel and Orah (Pierce) Buxton. He married Crystal Schad Nov. 11, 1934, and they came to Charlotte in May 1933 where he was a barber on Cochran until his retirement. He was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, serving as a trustee during the time of building the church's educational unit, and was also a life member of Horace S. Maynard Chapter #82 Royal Arch Masons during which he served as High Priest, and was a member of Charlotte Commandery #37 Knights Templar. He was a former Rotarian, Jaycee, president of the Charlotte Athletic Boosters, and active in the local Boy Scout program. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Aaron Bartlett, and one brother, Russell. Services were July 3 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Pinehill Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the LAUMC or Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Lucille K. Byrd Lucille K. Byrd, 78, of Kalamazoo, a former Charlotte resident, died Feb. 12, 1995. Mrs. Byrd was born in Jackson, the daughter of W.E. and Bernice (Knowles) Stone. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1933 and Jackson Business College in 1934. She worked for the Eaton County Health Department from 1959 to 1974, retiring as Deputy Zoning Administrator. She was a lifetime member of the Charlotte Garden Club, a member of the Business Women's Guild, Eaton County Extension Club, and the Charlotte Women's Club, G.F.W.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gailen, and sister, Marie Kastensmith. Services were Feb. 17 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter R.K. Brenner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or a favorite charity. _______________ George E. Campbell George E. Campbell, 85, of Olivet died March 17, 1995, at his home after an illness of several months. Mr. Campbell was born Jan. 21, 1910, in Olivet, the son of John and Mable (French) Campbell and lived all but five years of his life in Olivet. He attended Olivet Schools, first through the 12th grade, and graduated in 1928. As a senior in high school, he drove a school bus for the school system and substituted for several years after graduating. He married Beatarice Struble April 5, 1930, in Battle Creek and moved to Olivet in June 1935 to go into the grocery store business. His first store was the northern portion of the present Coachlight Inn in Olivet, then moved to a building near the present Independent Bank. In 1949, he built and operated a supermarket and locker plant adjacent to the Oaks Theatre, assisted by his wife and sons. He sold the business in 1957 to Carl's Market and went to work at the Olivet Post Office as a rural mail carrier, then became chief clerk. He retired in 1972 and spent the next 17 years traveling and wintering in Port Charlotte, Fla. Prior to his being a grocer, he has worked at Post Products in Battle Creek inspecting corn for the state in 1928-29. He worked in the office of United Steel & Wire form 1929-35 and during World War II, worked at Nash-Kelvinator in Lansing. He was a member of the Olivet Congregational Church from age 10 and later served on many committees, serving as chairman of the Deacon's Board and Ushers' Board, and was a member of the Church Council. He was a charter member and past president of the Olivet Chamber of Commerce and was active in Scouting, serving as Scout Master, and organized and chaired the first Cub Scout Pack in Olivet. He was a former Olivet volunteer fireman, member of the Olivet Senoir Citizens, Olivet Chapter of American Association of Retired Persons, and a charter member of the Olivet Lions Club, remaining active until his health began to fail in 1994. He was preceded in death by one sister, Nina Campbell Persons in 1960. Services were March 20 at the Olivet Congregational Church, Olivet, with the Rev. Clark Hock and the Rev. Jack Skirvin officiating. Interment was in the Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Olivet Congregational Church or Olivet Lions Club. _______________ Ethel M. Carey Ethel May Carey, 89, of Lake Odessa died Oct. 8, 1995, at the Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Carey was born Aug. 22, 1906, in Eaton County, the daughter of John and Grace (Helmer) Rogers. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1923, and married Morris Carey in Sept. 1924 in Sunfield. She was a self-employed beautician for many years, attended the Sunfield United Brethren Church, and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris, Feb. 21, 1985; one sister, Dorothy McClelland; and one brother, Victor Rogers. Services were Oct. 11 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Kevin Cherry officiating. Interment was in the Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Ambulance Service or the American Cancer Society. _______________ Norma Mae Carpenter Norma Mae Carpenter, 69, of Charlotte died Jan. 22, 1995, at Michigan Capital Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus, Lansing. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Lansing, the daughter of Fred and Esther (Railer) Siegrist. She was a line worker for nine years with Aluminum Extrusions in Charlotte, was employed with Hastings Aluminum for six years, and was a nurse's aide at Eaton Manor in Charlotte. She was affiliated with Eagles Aerie #3552 Auxiliary, VFW #2406 Auxiliary American Legion #42 Auxiliary, and Rebekah Lodge #68. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis in 1979. Services are Tuesday, Jan. 254 at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Duane Royston officiating. Interment is in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Oren A. Carpenter Oren Aldou Carpenter, 71, of Vermontville died March 21, 1995, at f. Custer V.A. Hospital. Mr. Carpenter was born in Sears, the son of Frank and Susan (Church) Carpenter. He was a mechanic and farmer. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Orby, Burt, Lawrence and Francis, and one sister, Sarah Kizziar. Services were March 24 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. James Sherman officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. _______________ Ancel V. Casler Ancel V. Casler, 84, of Eaton Rapids died Sept. 6, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mr. Casler was born July 16, 1911, in Winn, the son of Frank and Nettie (Hackett) Casler. He was a member of the Onondaga Community Church, the Onondaga Masonic Lodge #197 F&AM, and the Wonderland Farm Bureau. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He was active with the Eaton County Meals on Wheels. Services were Sept. 9 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. William Muller officiating. Interment was in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Onondaga Community Church or the Leslie Ambulance Service. _______________ Ronald L. Cataline Ronald L. "Rohho" Cataline, 58, of Eaton Rapids died April 6, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mr. Cataline was born Jan. 20, 1937, in Lansing, and retired from B.O.C. in 1991 after 20 years of service.. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Ronald Jr. in 1957. Services were April 10 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Eric Collar of the Jehovah's Witnesses Eaton Rapids Congregation officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, P.O. Box 636, Charlotte, 48813. _______________ Donna J. Caughey Donna Jean caughey, 72, of Charlotte died April 30, 1995, at Michigan Capital Medical Center-Greenlawn Campus, Lansing. Mrs. Caughey was born in Eaton County, the daughter of Dorr and Ada (Pratt) Sutherland. She was a homemaker. Services are Thursday, May 4, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment is in the Needmore Cemetery. _______________ Birdie M. Chaplin Birdie Marie Chaplin, 81, of Charlotte, died Aug. 19, 1995, at Moore's Adult Foster Care Home in Charlotte. Mrs. Chaplin was born in Chester Township, the daughter of William and Iva (Boyer) Root. She was the owner and operator of the Charlotte Westinghouse Laundromat from 1961 to 1973, was affiliated with the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Maple City Chapter O.E.S. #218 and VFW Auxiliary Post #2406. Services were held Aug. 21 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment was at the Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. _______________ Maxine R. Cherry Maxine R. Cherry, 78, of Eaton Rapids, died Aug. 23, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Cherry was born Sept. 14, 1916, in Dimondale, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Meyers) Overla. She was retired and had worked as a utility spooler for Horner Woolen Mills, Eaton Rapids. Services were Aug. 26 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Munger Cemetery, rural Eaton Rapids. _______________ Edna G. Cipolari Edna G. Cipolari, 89, of Jackson, formerly of Charlotte and Washington, D.C., died Dec. 9, 1995, in Jackson. Ms. Cipolari was born Feb. 22, 1906, in Lynbrook, N.Y., the daughter of Joseph and Erminia (Leonardi) Cipolari. She was a graduate of Holy Cross Academy in Washington and was retired from the U.S. Navy Department in Washington. She had been a Charlotte resident from 1980-91, coming from Washington, and moved to Jackson in 1991.. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Florence Phalen, and two brothers, Joseph and Sonny. Memorial services are Friday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan State University Companion Animal Fund/Horses, MSU Veterinary College, East Lansing, Mich. 48823. _______________ Dorr M. Claflin Dorr Maxwell Claflin, 85, of Grand Ledge, died Dec. 8, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Claflin was born in Benton Township, Eaton County, the son of Earl and Vera (Miers) Claflin July 13, 1910. He was a transportation engineer for Howard Sober, Inc., Lansing, until his retirement in 1973. He was also a charter member of the Teamsters Local #580, Lansing, Retireer' Club. Memorial services are Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the West Benton Church with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Arrangements are being made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, 313 Lansing St., Charlotte, Mich. 48813. _______________ Ila L. Clark Ila L. Clark, 87, of Charlotte died Dec. 11, 1995, at Olney, Ill. Mrs. Clark was born Aug. 28, 1908, in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of John and Vera (Walter) May. She was a secretary for Eaton County Department of Social Services and worked for the State of Michigan where she retired. She was a life member of the Maple City Chapter of Eastern Star #218, Red Cross Volunteer for Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, and a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. Services were Dec. 15, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Wilbert K. Coker Wilbert Kenneth Coker, 78, of Potterville died Nov. 10, 1995, at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. Mr. Coker was the son of Wilbert and Goldie (Stewart) Coker. He was retired from General Motors. Services are Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Robert Coon officiating. Interment is in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lansing. _______________ Leo B. Cole Leo B. Cole, 76, of Charlotte, formerly of Eaton Rapids, died Oct. 25, 1995, at the Eaton Manor Nursing Home, Charlotte, after an extended illness. There are no known survivors. Services were held Nov. 1 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Thomas Haynie of the Charlotte Church of Christ officiating. _______________ Ralph Cole Ralph Cole, 65, of Athens died Jan. 16, 1995. Mr. Cole was born May 3, 1929, in Alger, Ohio, the son of Jake and Mary Belle Cole. He worked with race horses, and was employed at a produce farm for Floyd Lynn, retiring due to an accident. Graveside services were Jan. 19. Interment was in Preston Cemetery, Alger, Ohio. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Henry F. Colestock Henry F. "Hank" Colestock, 79, of Eaton Rapids died Aug. 31, 1995, at his home. Mr. Colestock was born Sept. 25, 1915, in Charlesworth. He was a Marine Veteran during World War II serving in the Pacific area. He operated a barber shop and sporting goods store in Olivet for 30 years before retiring. He was a life member of the Eaton Rapids Masonic Lodge #63 F&AM. Services were Sept. 3 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Ida May Colgan Ida May Colgan, 68, of Lake City, formerly of Eaton Rapids, died Feb. 2, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Colgan was born March 16, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Kathryn (Kedzie) Isbell. She was a 1945 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and a former sales clerk for W.R. Thomas and Rottenbucher Pharmacy, both in Eaton Rapids. She was a life member and Past Worthy Matron of the Eaton Rapids Order of Eastern Star Lodge #241, life member of VFW Ladies' Auxiliary Post #2406 of Charlotte, and the First Congregational Church, Eaton Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and one brother, Bud Isbell, both in 1993. Services were Feb. 6 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener and the Rev. Carl Sundermeyer officiating. Memorial services by OES #241 were Feb. 5. Interment was in the Brickyard Cemetery, rural Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Michigan. _______________ Kate Colizzi Kate Colizzi, 87, of Charlotte died Feb. 11, 1995, in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Colizzi was born in Laterza, Italy, the dau ghter of Domenico and Domenicalla (Lenona) Capodiferro. She and her husband Pete, owned and operated Liberty Sweets Shop in Charlotte from 1929 until 1971. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a former member of the American Legion Post #42 Auxiliary, and the American Business Women's Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, in 1979, and daughter, Ann Stango in 1990. Services were Feb. 17 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with the Father Thomas Nenneau as celebrant. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Lewis P. Converse Lewis Phillip Converse, 54, of Eaton Rapids died Feb. 24, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center Greenlawn Campus, in Lansing. Mr. Converse was born April 8, 1940, in Charlotte, the son of Max and Florabel (Bowers) Converse. He was a 1958 graduate of Olivet High School. He owned and operated the Converse Garage in Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his father, Max, and son, Bradley Eldred, both in 1991. Services were Feb. 28 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rappids, with the Rev. Winford Collins of the Assembly of God Church in Eaton Rapids oficiating. Graveside services followed in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamlin Township. Casket bearers were nephews, Nick Davis, Chris Converse, Tim Kensler, Josh Kensler, Chad Converse, and Brent Converse. _______________ Ora W. Cooley Ora Wyona (Williams) Cooley, 75, of Forsyth, Mo., formerly of Eaton Rapids and Traverse City, died March 17, 1995, at the Skaggs Health Care Center, Branson, Mo., after an extended illness. Mrs. Cooley was born in Dardanelle, Ark., the daughter of Fulton and Vivian (Young) Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram, and one daughter, Connie Sue Cooley. Services were March 19 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Pastor Erwin Robertson officiating. Interment was in the Millerburg Cemetery. _______________ Zoreta Coon Zoreta Coon, 83, of Sunfield died Nov. 12, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Coon was born Sept. 26, 1912, in North Star, the daughter of Alvin and Hazel (Hawkins) Meredith. She attended Michigan County Normal College for one year, taught a one-room schoolhouse for two years, and worked at the Style Shop in Lansing for five years as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by one son, Jack Duane, one brother, Raymond Meredith of Lansing. Services were Nov. 14 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Harris Hoekwater officiating. Interment was in the North Star Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.'s Scholarship Fund or the Sunfield United Methodist Church. _______________ Neva L. Copenhaver Neva Lee (Troutner) Copenhaver, 44, of Charlotte died April 11, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Copenhaver was born in Battle Creek, the daughter of Max and Virginia (MacDonald) Troutner. She was a Direct Care Aid with developmentally disabled adults, and the secretary for the Charlotte Women's Bowling Association. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Troutner. Services were April 14 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment was in Perry Cemetery. _______________ Beatrice E. Coplin Beatrice E. Coplin, 75, of Olivet died Sept. 12, 1995, at the Springhill Manor Nursing Home, Battle Creek, after an extended illness. Mrs. Coplin was born in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of George and Estella (Lempke) North, and had been an Olivet resident since the mid 1940s coming from Coldwater. Many years ago she had worked as a nurses aide at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Since that time she has been a homemaker. Services were Sept. 15 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Pastor Scott Brood officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ainger Bible Church. _______________ Mary E. Coplin Mary E. Coplin, 88, of Charlotte died July 19, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, after a short illness. Mrs. Coplin was born in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Winkler) Snyder and had been a lifelong Charlotte resident. She had been an evening chief telephone operator for the Eaton County Phone Co. and later, Michigan Bell Telephone, retiring Jan. 1, 1965, after 35 years of service, and taught piano for may years. She was a 1926 graduate of Charlotte High School and a 1929 graduate of Olivet College with a degree in vocal music. She was a member of the Alpha Lambda Epsilon Sorority, Telephone Pioneers, and Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. Services were July 22 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. _________??????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????4?????????????????????????????????4???????? ?????????????????????????†????????????????????...????????`?? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????3738383939404041414242434 344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585 859596060616162626363646411223344556677 worked for Kellogg's from 1962-77 and the Eaton Corporation from 1977- 84. He was employed as an electrician at General Motors Corporation, Lansing. He was a 22-year member of the Bellevue Fire Department before retiring in 1990 and one of the founders of the Bellevue Rescue Squad where he trained volunteers in first aid for 10 years. He was a former member of the Bellevue Lions Club, an original member of the Bellevue Jaycees, and a member of the Cursillo Movement. He crewed for, and was navigator for, the hot-air balloon Kandi II for five years, competing in five Battle Creek International Balloon championships. Services were Feb. 2 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bellevue, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Arrangments were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Good Samaritan Fund. _______________ Patricia L. Crandell Patricia L. Crandell, 65, of Charlotte died May 15, 1995, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, after a short illness. Mrs. Crandell was born in Detroit, the daughter of Kenneth and Persida (Peters) North and had been a Charlotte resident for 28 years, coming from Mount Clemens. She was a member of Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552 and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Services were May 18 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Darrell Clements officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to MADD, the American Heart Association, or Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552. _______________ Leeona Craven Leeona Craven, 93, of Charlotte died Jan. 11, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Craven was born Aug. 27, 1901, in Isabella County, the daughter of Levi and Inez (Ball) Metcalf. She had been a resident of Eaton County for 61 years and was a homemaker. She had also cared for the elderly for many families.. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Levi and Welby Metcalf; and five sisters, Merle Hackett, Sybil Quinlan, Ruby Metcalf, Mary Galer, and Mildred Watkin. Services were Jan. 14 at the Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, with Edna Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Union Cemetery, Isabella County. _______________ Lana N. Crilly Lana N. Crilly, 90, of Bellevue died July 24, 1995. Mrs. Crilly was born in Bellevue Township, the daughter of Leon and Ree (Love) Bracy. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Crilly in 1989; one son, Kenneth Crilly in 1990; one sister; and four brothers. Services were July 26 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arnold Bracy officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. _______________ Leslie Davidson Leslie "Les" Guy Davidson, 86, of Grand Ledge died Jan. 5, 1995, at his home. Mr. Davidson attended W.M.U. and was an award winning dairy farmer. He was a member of F&AM #267 Olivet Lodge. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mae, and one brother, Keith Davidson. Masonic services were Jan. 7 at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Interment was in Bosworth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Olivet Masonic Lodge #267 or Hospice of Lansing. _______________ Annette S. Davis Annette S. Davis, 95, of Homer and Florida, formerly of Vermontville, died April 3, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Davis was born Jan. 30, 1900, in Kalamo Township, the daughter of Charles and Edith Schram. From 1949-73, she lived in Vermontville and taught school in the Vermontville, Tecumseh, and Ionia public schools. She had previously lived in New York from 1934-49, and married Clarke Davis July 9, 1971, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville. She was preceded in death by a cousin, L. Day South March 30, 1995, with whom she made her home the last 23 years, and one brother, Ben Slout in 1975. Services were April 5 at the Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapel, Homer, with the Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice or Leon Draime Fund. _______________ F. Lindall Hale Davis F. Lindall Hale Davis of Bradenton, Fla., died May 28, 1995, in Riverdale after an extended illness. She is survived by three daughters. _______________ Geraldine M. Davis Geraldine Margaret Davis, 76, of Potterville, formerly of Gahanna, Ohio, died Sept. 13, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Davis was born in Boston, Mass., the daughter of Myles and Leona (Ledger) Sweeney. She was a records division clerk and dispatcher for the Columbus, Ohio, Police Department before retiring. Graveside services were Sept. 16 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Donald W. Davison Donald W. Davison, 82, of Eaton Rapids died Sept. 20, 1995. Mr. Davison was born Oct. 21, 1913, in Henrietta Township, Jackson County, the son of F. Arthur and Josephine (Jewell) Davison. He was retired as a shop foreman for Pro- Weld Industries in Jackson and later retired his own fabricated business, Davison Welding and Machine, on Bellevue Rd. Services were Sept. 23, at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Elder Jeff Torres officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Hamlin Township. _______________ Irene Dawson Irene Dawson, 69, of Eaton Rapids died March 21, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Dawson was born July 22, 1925, in Albion, the daughter of John and Frances (Rogers) Passick. She reteired from the Eaton Stamping Co. in 1973 after 16 years of service. Services were March 24 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in Munger Cemetery. Casket bearers were Tom Dawson, Jerry Reed, Ken Reed, Adam Reed, Herb Milbourn, and Chuck Milbourn. _______________ Forrest K. Dayton Forrest K. Dayton, 69, of Sheridan/Holland Lake, formerly of Grand Ledge, died June 10, 1995. Mr. Dayton was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School; retired superintendent for Clark Construction Company, where he worked for 37 years; and member of Dad's VFW #6132 and Local #998. Services are held Tuesday, June 13, 11 a.m., at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Rev. Howard Belknap officiating. Interment follows at Fairfield Township Cemetery. _______________ Omer Dean Omer Dean, 78, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Charlotte and Nashville, died April 10, 1995, at Bradenton. Mr. Dean was born Feb. 24, 1917, the son of Wilber and Nora (Tyler) Dean. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and was employed by Fulton Lumber Co. for many years until his retirement. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. _______________ Mary K. Debler Mary K. Debler, 66, died August 13, 1995 in Charlotte. Mrs. Debler was born Nov. 17, 1928, in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Alexander and Katherine (Wolff) Felder. She was a founding member of First Lutheran Church in Charlotte and a member of the Elizabeth Guild. Services were held Aug. 16 at First Lutheran Church in Charlotte with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Cremation followed the service. Arrangements were handled by Barker- Leik Funeral Home in Mulliken. _______________ Judy A. DeGrow Judith Arlene (Haist) DeGrow, 67, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Pigeon, died Jan. 7, 1995, after a long illness. Mrs. DeGrow was born in Venice, fla., March 27, 1927, the daughter of Harry and Jean (Allan) Haist. She moved to Bach where she spent her adolescent years, moving to Pigeon in 1934 and graduated from Pigeon High School in 1944. She hosted over 150 foreign students from many countries in Pigeon and in 1963, she and her husband visited many of those students. She was also a successful businesswoman, operating the family business when her husband was elected to the Michigan Senate. She was later honored by being elected one of the first women presidents of the local chamber of commerce. In 1984, she and her husband moved to Eaton Rapids to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Services are Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Tom Evans officiating. The family receives friends and relatives Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Memorial services are held Thursday, Jan.12, at the First United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with the Rev. willard King officiating and eulogy by DeVere Sturm. Interment is in the Grandlawn Cemetery, Pigeon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Heritage Foundation, 902 Raeburn St., Eaton Rapids, Mich. 48827. _______________ Matthew A. DeWaters Matthew Aaron DeWaters, 20, of Charlotte died Sept. 20, 1995, at his home. He was a 1995 graduate of Charlotte High School and employed at Meijer's warehouse, Lansing.. Memorial Mass was Sept. 23 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Fr. Thomas Nenneau officiating. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Rudy O. Dickson Rudy O. Dickson, 69, of Eaton Rapids, died Aug. 26, 1995. Mr. Dickson was born June 16, 1926, in Lansing. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Michigan National Guard and the U.S. Postal Service. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and St. Peters Catholic Church. He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross Food Production and Community Christian Action Group, and many other community organizations. Services were Aug. 29 at St. Peters Catholic Church, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Edward O'Grady officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, with military graveside services provided by the Michigan National Guard. Arrangements were made by the Gorsline-Runciman Co., Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peters Catholic Church, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Ellsworth D. Disbrow Ellsworth D. "Diz" Disbrow, 57, of Eaton Rapids died April 15, 1995, at his home. Mr. Disbrow was born March 1, 1938, in Lansing, the son of J.E. and Estina (Bunker) Disbrow. He was raised in Eaton Rapids/Hamlin Township, and was a 1957 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School (King Street). He married Marjorie Graham in Nashville Dec. 4, 1960. He was a former employee of Diamond Reo. He was preceded in death by his father, J.E., and two infant sons, Ellsworth and James. Services are Tuesday, April 18, at 3 p.m. at the Shelly- Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Chris Bigg officiating. Interment is in the Greenwood Cemetery, Aurelius. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. _______________ Clifford W. Ditchfield Clifford W. Ditchfield, 78, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Charlotte, died June 26, 1995. Mr. Ditchfield was born Nov. 6, 1916, in Judith Gap, Mont., the son of Williard and Amanda (Raymer) Ditchfield. He resided in Charlotte and Orlando most of his life. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression and worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant during World War II. He was employed by the Minor Walton Bean Company of Charlotte, and also worked for Fisher Body, and was an independent truck driver. He was a member of the Eagles #3552. Interment will be in the Carmel Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Andi L. Donth Andi Lynn Donth, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Donth, of Eaton Rapids died Dec. 1, 1995, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Graveside services were Dec. 4 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, with Deacon Robert McPellemay officiating. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Patrice A Dornan Patrice A. Dornan, 40, of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., formerly of Charlotte, died March 20, 1995, in an automobile accident near her home in Kimball County, Neb. Miss Dornan was born in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Ivan and Kathleen (Shumaker) Dornan. She attended school in Charlotte and moved to Kimball in 1975 and to Pine Bluffs in 1990. Services were March 25 at the Cantrell Funeral Home, Kimball, Neb., with the Rev. Tedd Mathis officiating. Interment was in the Albin Cemetery, Albin, Wyo. A memorial has been established for the family. _______________ Adolph Douse Jr. Adolph Douse Jr., 85, of Nashville died May 18, 1995, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Fla. Mr. Douse was born Sept. 16, 1909, in Nashville, the son of Adolph and Theresa (Himmler) Douse. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1927 and Ferris State College in 1932 with a degree in pharmacy. He owned and operated Douse Rexall Drug Store, Nashville, for many years where be began working in 1927. He married Rose Laeder July 9, 1944. He was a member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge, Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville Village Council where he served as village president, Nashville Board of Education, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Lions Club, and received the Golden Eagle Award for 50 years as a pharmacist. He and his wife retired to Lakeland where he belonged to the shuffleboard club. Services are Tuesday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at the Nashville UMC with the Rev. James Hynes officiating. Interment is in the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Lehman Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Nashville UMC. _______________ Myrtle E. Downing Myrtle Elizabeth Downing, 67, of Portland died July 6, 1995, in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Downing was born Feb. 2, 1928, in Ludington, the daughter of Jerome and Alice (Shafer) Thompson. She was a 1946 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and a 1951 graduate of the Sparrow School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse at Sparrow Hospital, retiring from Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She married Bruce Downing March 28, 1953, in Lansing. She was preceded in death by one grandchild and one brother, Jerome Thompson. Services were July 8 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Robert Besemer officiating. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. _______________ Alice M. Draper Alice M. Draper, 93, of Lansing died July 25, 1995, at Whitehills Health Care Center. Mrs. Draper was born in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Jessie (Nye) Larie. She was employed by Wilcox-Gay and Recordio Corporation, both of Charlotte, for 20 years and was a receptionist for Pray Funeral Home for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Durell in 1959 and one son, Robert in 1985. Services were July 29 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Mary Alice Dunn Mary Alice Dunn, 60, of Lansing, died Oct. 3, 1995. Mrs. Dunn was born March 4, 1935, in Charlotte, the daughter of Arthur and Hazel (Day) Howe. She married Lester Dunn on Nov. 29, 1957. She had just begun her 38th year in eduation which included 29 years teaching, three years counseling, five years as Title 1, Part B Program Inservice Coordinator, and several summers as summer school principal. She was active in the Lansing School Education Association currently serving as vice president, member of the board of directors and bargaining team, and formerly as grievance chairperson. She was a life member of the National Education Association, delegate to the annual NEA conferences and a member and past president of the Capital Area Reading Council. She served on and chaired several Lansing School District curriculum steering committees and helped in planning and writing educational materials and programs. She trained student teachers from Michigan State University for many years. She was honored in 1989 with the Joseph T. Vellanti Award for Outstanding Professional Service to the LSEA and received the 1991-92 LSEA President's Award for Outstanding Service. On June 2, 1994, she was the first recipient of the Elsie A. Maile Memorial Award for Outstanding Elementary Teacher. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1957 with a bachelors degree in elementary education. She received her masters degree in counseling and guidance in 1966 and education specialist degree in 1975 from Michigan State University. She was former secretary and scholarship chairman for Zeta Chapter of Alpha Beta Epsilon Sorority. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church where she currently was chairperson of the Missions Commission. She was a member of the Council of Ministries, the church administrative board, and a liturgist for Sunday worship, member of the United Methodist Women's Group and chairperson for Christian Global Concerns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, Nov. 2, 1990. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mary Dunn was Oct. 6 at Grace United Methodist Church, Lansing, with the Pastor Richard Johns officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Dunn Scholarship Fund. _______________ Lida M. Dunning Lida M. Dunning, 91, of Charlotte died April 7, 1995. Mrs. Dunning was a lifelong resident of Charlotte, farming on her parents and grandparents farm her entire life. She had been very active in volunteer work within the community. She was formerly involved with 4-H and Scouts and was a life member of Eastern Star. When Hayes Green Beach Hospital was in need, she was there making cubical curtains, bedspreads, and surgical sheets. The list of her community service projects and accomplishments are far too numerous to list. In 1992, she received the Senior Citizen of the Year Award for Service at the Michigan State Fair and received the same award at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. She received the Eaton County Farm Bureau Outstanding Woman Award, distinguished Service Award, certificate of merit for 50 years of active service in the National Association for Family and Community Service, certificates of appreciation for the Capital Area Community Services, and Walk for Warmth for home heating assistance. In later years, with her mobility limited, she crocheted lap robes for nursing home residents and mittens for under privileged children and worked in the office at CACS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noel and one son, John. Services were April 10 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital or the Cripple Children's Fund. _______________ Thelma E. Edwards Thelma E. Edwards, 89, of Hastings, formerly of Battle Creek, died Oct. 24, 1995, at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Edwards was born July 22, 1906, in Sunfield, the daughter of William and Verna (Shaffer) Cheal. She attended Sunfield High School and retired from the Battle Creek Sanitorium. She married Kenneth Lancaster in 1922 and that marriage ended in divorce. She then married James Edwards and he died in 1978. She was a member of the Urbandale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her second husband, James, one sister, and two brothers. Graveside services were Oct. 28 at the Sunfield Cemetery with the Rev. Russell Sarver officiating. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. _______________ Loren H. Ellison Loren H. Ellison, 89, of Charlotte, died Dec. 30, 1994, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Ellison was the son of Walter and Ida May (Howard) Ellison. He retired from Fisher Body after 32 years of employment, and was a member of the U.A.W.C.I.O. Union. Mr. Ellison was a charter member of the Christian Reformed Church of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, and one son, Robert. Services were Jan. 2 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. David Henry officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Clara L. Elmendorf Clara L. Elmendorf, 79, of Bellevue died May 9, 1995, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Elmendorf was born June 30, 1915, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Grover and Louise (Heskett) Hoffhines. She married Everett Elmendorf Dec. 4, 1954, in Lansing and they moved to Detroit in 1954, returning to Bellevue in 1971 after he retired from Cadillac Division, General Motors Corp. She was a homemaker and member of the Charlotte VFW Post #2406 Auxiliary. She had been a resident of Bronson Place Care Center since 1986. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett in 1985. Graveside services were May 12 at the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue, with the Charlotte VFW Post #2406 Auxiliary officiating. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. _______________ Donald L. Emery Donald L. Emery, 70, of Jonesville died Feb. 7, 1995 at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Lansing. Mr. Emery was born Nov. 7, 1923, in Albion, the son of Clyde and Clara Belle (Shaffer) Emery. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a tool and die maker for Clark Equipment in Jackson. He was a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America and a member of the Jonesville Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held today, Feb. 11, at the Albion Memory Gardens, with the Rev. James Brazell officiating. Arrangements were made by the Albion Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk's Crippled Children Fund. _______________ Delbert M. Englerth Delbert M. Englerth, 74, of Vermontville, formerly of Hastings, died June 21, 1995, at the home of his step- daughter, Anita Pyle of Hastings. Mr. Englerth was born May 9, 1921, in Kennen, Wis., the son of Joseph and Grace (Heacock) Englerth. He was raised on a farm in North Dakota where he attended school. He came to the Hastings area in 1939 and was employed at General Motors, Ford Motor Co., and Hastings Piston Ring. He owned three auto salvage businesses and sold Ramblers at his auto sales business. He married May Weber in 1971. He was a member of the Kalamo Masonic Lodge where he was a 32 Degree Mason, and the Kalamo Eastern Star. He had a collection of antique gas and steam cars and engines and belonged to the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Gar & Steam Engine Club, Heston, Ind. Gas and Steam Engine Club, LaPorte County Historical Steam Society, and Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dewayne Englerth in 1994. Services were June 23 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Rev. Merlin Pratt of the Dowling County Chapel officiating. Interment was in Kalamo Cemetery, Kalamo Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. _______________ Shirley K. Enness Shirley K. Enness, 58, of Mulliken, died Dec. 1, 1995, in Dimondale. Mrs. Enness was born in Lansing, the daughter of Wilbur and Margaret (Corey) Law. She was a member of the Corn Cob Cloggers and a 15-year employee of Hudson's. Services are Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with the Fr. Michael Kuchar officiating. Interment is in the Danby Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center arts and crafts fund. _______________ Russell L. Ertman Russell L. Ertman, 45, of Harrison, died Oct. 6, 1995. He was a 1968 graduate of Potterville High School and served in the Vietnam War. Services were held Oct. 8 at Trinity Christian Life Center in Harrison. Memorial contributions may be made to the Russell Ertman Children's Memorial Fund, Charlotte. _______________ William J. Fedewa William J. "Red" Fedewa, 81, of Grand Ledge died March 21, 1995. Mr. Fedewa was a long-time area resident, a retired floor covering installer, a member of St. Michael Church, and an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, one brother, and one sister. Services were held March 24 at St. Michael Church in Grand Ledge, with Rev. Sylvester Fedewa officiating. Interment followed at North Eagle Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lansing. Arrangements were handled by the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. _______________ Charles E. Fellem Sr. Charles Edward Fellem Sr., 69, of Vermontville died Sept. 5, 1995, of Lou Gehrig Disease. Mr. Fellem was born July 19, 1926, in Nelsonville, Ohio, the son of Guy and Ruth (Wagner) Fellem. He was a locomotive engineer, retiring in 1988 after 40 years of service with the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Services were Sept. 8 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. William Sanders officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cenetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice or the ALS Association Foundation. _______________ Jessie I. Fhaner Jessie Ibba Fhaner, 95, of Potterville died July 30, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mrs. Fhaner was born in Benton Township, the daughter of fletcher and Etta (Hamill) Merrill. She was affiliated with Silas Feen VFW Post #6034 and worked for years at J.W. Knapp's and Arbaugh's department stores in Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude. Visitation is Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Peters officiating. Interment is in the West Benton Cemetery. _______________ William H. Fickes William Henry Fickes, 78, of Charlotte died Nov. 25, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Fickes was born in Charlotte, the son of William and Sadie (Oster) Fickes. He was an employee of Fisher Body for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 3552. Services were Nov. 29 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Pastor Eric Lison officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. _______________ Harold F. Field Harold F. "Skinny" Field, 85, of Wolverine, formerly of Charlotte, died April 4, 1995, at a Petosky hospital after a short illness. Mr. Field was born in Franklin, Ohio, the son of Theodore and Mary Etta (Mayne) Field. He grew up in Eaton Rapids, was a graduate of ER High School, and an outstanding athlete in his school days. He and his wife, Izzy, lived in Eaton County for many years and were owners of the Speedway Market on M-50 between Charlotte and Eaton Rapids in the 1950s and '60s. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and George. No services were held. Interment was in the Eaton Rapids Cemetery. _______________ Katherine Fielder Katherine (Shepherd) Fielder, 79, of Charlotte, died April 16, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, after an extended illness. Mrs. Fielder was born in Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Floy (Bush) Shepherd and has been a Charlotte resident most of her life. She was a graduate of Charlotte High School. She and her husband, Charles, operated Fielders Deluxe Cleaners in Charlotte from 1947-67. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, on Oct. 10, 1986. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte. _______________ Donald J. Fields Donald J. Fields, 72, of Charlotte died Dec. 6, 1995. Mr. Fields was born April 2, 1923, in Jackson, the son of the Rev. Russell and Mary (Billings) Fields. He was a 1946 graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree and a 1954 graduate of Michigan State University with a master's degree in social work. He was employed by the Michigan Department of Social Services, retiring in January 1981, as director of quality control audits. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Charlotte, from 1935 until his death, and the Friends of the Library. He was a benefactor of the Charlotte Library, a life member of the MSU Alumni Association, the President's Club of Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, the Charlotte Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, Masonic F&AM Lodge #412 of Mulliken, the Royal Arch Masonic Order of Portland, Green Valley, Ariz., BPOE Club #2592, the Men's Club of Green Valley, and the Signa Tau Fraternity of WMU.. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Russell Fields in January 1956, who had been pastor of the First Baptist Church in Charlotte from 1928 until his retirement in 1946, and his mother, Mary Fields in January 1957. Services were Dec. 9 at the First Baptist Church, 1010 S. Cochran, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore and the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Charlotte, for the Donald J. Fields Memorial Fund or Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. _______________ Marilyn L. Finnis Marilyn (Hansen) L. Finnis, 63, of Battle Creek died March 23, 1995. Mrs. Finnis was born March 25, 1931, in Trufant, the daughter of Irving and Seda (Little) Hansen. She was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and attended St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. She married Robert Finnis April 26, 1951, in Lansing. Services were March 27 at St. Philip Catholic Church, Battle Creek, with the Rev. Fr. Robert Irish officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and Concern for Critters. _______________ Allen R. Fisher Allen R. "Al" Fisher, 68, of Interlochen, formerly of Charlotte, a retired piano technician, died May 24, 1995, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. Mr. Fisher was born March 12, 1927, in Charlotte, the son of Abram and Eula (Ells) Fisher. He was a piano technician at Interlochen Arts Academy for 28 years, retiring in October 1992. He had also worked with the Baldwin Organ Co. as a piano repairman and the Lansing Public School district. A former resident of Charlotte and Lansing, he was a graduate of the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing and the Cincinnati, Ohio Conservatory of Music where he received a certificate of piano technology in August 1952. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Traverse City, and active in Scouting for many years, both as a Boy Scout and Scout leader. He was also a volunteer firefighter with Green Lake Township. A life member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Gamma Epsilon Chapter, he sang in many choirs locally, was a member of the Grand Traverse Chorale of Northwestern Michigan College, and a member of the MNC Community Band. He was also active with the Traverse City High School music department. He was a ham radio operator and a member of the American Radio Relay League. He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol and Experimental Aircraft Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Shirley, Dayton and Robert. Cremation has taken place. Private family services are pending. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central UMC, 222 Cass St., Traverse City, Mich. 49684. _______________ Margaret M. Fisher Margaret M. Fisher, 77, of Charlotte died Oct. 16, 1995, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fisher was born in Barry County, the daughter of William and Anna Marie (Sorenson) Root and had lived most of her life in the Charlotte area. She was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church and its Deborah Circle and a long time Red Cross volunteer at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffrey Fisher in 1977 and William Fisher in 1981, and one sister, Nona Brandon in 1993. Services were Oct. 20 at the LAUMC with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. _______________ William Flessner William Flessner, 94, of Pontiac, Ill., formerly of Charlotte, died July 20, 1995, at the Even Glow Lodge, Pontiac. Mr. Flessner was born in Charlotte, Ill., the son of Henry and Mary (Becker) Flessner. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist church and the Eaton County Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, in 1984, and one son, Karl, in 1960. Services were July 24 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Avenue UMC. _______________ Catherine E. Flood Catherine E. Flood, 77, a Charlotte resident since 1990, died June 21, 1995. Mrs. Flood was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Archibald and Irene Hogan. She was an executive secretary for Greenwald Manufacturing. She was a member of St. Mary Altar Society and the Happy Years Club, a volunteer at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital Gift Shop, and a "Reading Grandma" for the St. Mary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Flood, in 1993. Services were June 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte, with the Father Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. _______________ Arthur D. Florine Arthur D. Florine, 61, died Jan. 16, 1994, in Eaton Rapids. He was born April 10, 1933, in Flushing, the son of Theodore and Vera (Moak) Florine. He was a carpenter and had worked for the Small Package Delivery Co. in Lansing for a couple of years. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Eaton Rapids. Services were Jan. 20 at the Church of the Nazarene, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Gary Bright officiating. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nazarene Parking Lot Fund. _______________ William R. Ford Sr. William R. Ford Sr., 65, of Grand Ledge, formerly of Charlotte, died June 8, 1995, in Delta Township. Mr. Ford was born Dec. 30, 1929, in Ellwood City, Penn. He was a 1957 graduate of Olivet College and retired in 1991 from Universal Hoover in Charlotte after 36 years of service and was a former stock broker. He served in the United States Air Force for six years and was a Civil War buff, visiting many battlefields with his family. He was a charter member of the Charlotte Frontier Days Committee. Services were June 12 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with military graveside services at the Fort Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ Ruth M. Forshey Ruth Maxine Forshey, 76, died Jan. 25, 1995, at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. Mrs. Forshey was born Dec. 26, 1918, in Harrisville, the daughter of Bertha (O'Dell) and Grover Noyes. She moved to the Sunfield area in 1936 when she married Robert Forshey. She worked for a grocery store owned by George McPhale in downtown Sunfield and was also employed at the Corner Store, owned by Carl Dow, now J n M's Store in Sunfield, Hastings Manufacturing, then Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, in the microbiology laboratory, from which she retired in 1979. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the Rebekahs, Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, and Lakewood Community Ambulance Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert March 3, 1959, an infant son, one brother, Grover Noyes in World War II, and one sister, Marion Presley. Services were Jan. 28 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Kevin Cherry officiating. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Daughters of the Union Veterans. _______________ Barbara L. Foster Barbara Louise Foster, 68, of Vermontville died March 30, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Foster was born Aug. 16, 1926, in Lansing, the daughter to Kenneth and Martha (Tucker) Howell. She graduated from Everett High School, Lansing, and attended Melba's Beauty College in Lansing. She married Wayne Foster Feb. 28, 1946, in Lansing, the couple lived in Kansas from 1946-54. She had farmed with her husband in Vermontville since then and drove a school bus for the Maple Valley Public Schools for 20 years. She was a member of Eastern Star in Kansas, Vermontville, and Kalamo, serving as Worthy Matron, President of the Eaton County Association of Eastern Star, and was a member of the sunshine committee for the Grand Chapter of the Michigan Eastern Star Grand Family. She was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Rabidou. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are Wednesday, April 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Gresham United Methodist Church with Richard Garn, Doug Stall, and the Kalamo Order of Eastern Star officiating. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamo OES or the American Diabetes Association. _______________ George H. Fox George H. Fox, 89, of Charlotte died July 22, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Fox was born in Eaton County, the son of Frank and Ethel (O'Dell) Fox. He was an electrician for General Motors for 35 years, retiring in 1966, and also farmed. He was a member of UAW Local #652, the Cheerful Campers, King's Campers, Fountain City Squares, Rocking Squares, Olivet Senior Citizens, Eaton County Farm Bureau, and The Dirty Dozen senior citizens group. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva, in 1993, and one daughter, Norma (Fox) Stoye in 1987. Services were July 24 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Mike Knauff officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Olivet Senior Citizens. _______________ Kathleen E. France Kathleen Elizabeth France, 63, of Olivet, formerly of Wickliffe, Ken., died May 11, 1995, at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall. Mrs. France was forn March 20, 1932, in Wickliffe, the daughter of Bertram and Valeria (Godwin) Dennis. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy, two brothers, David Dennis and Bobby Dennis, and one grandson, Matthew France. Graveside services were May 13 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Wickliffe. _______________ George A. Frey George Adam Frey, 99, of Charlotte died Dec. 9, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mr. Frey was born in Saginaw County, the son of Joseph and Agnes Frey. He had owned and operated his own farm and was affiliated with the Eaton County Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite in 1988. Visitation is Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Noel Hall-Niemann and the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Clayton W. Friar Clayton W. Friar, 69, of Charlotte died March 1, 1995. Mr. Friar was born in Arkansas, the son of Marion and Mollie (Johnson) Friar. He served with the United States Navy during World War II and was a repairman with Consumers Power co., retiring in 1981 after 30 years of service. He was a charter member of Eagles Aerie #3552, Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mollie in 1971 and Marion in 1974. Services were March 4 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Claude C. Fuller Claude C. Fuller, 85, of Olivet died July 14, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Fuller was born in Lee Township, Calhoun County, the son of John and Mary Louise (Cover) Fuller. He was a lifelong Lee Township resident and at the time of his death, was an active farmer and had also been an electrician. He had been a member of the Calhoun County Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, and Michigan Education Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabell (Link) Oct. 16, 1989. Services are Tuesday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at the Burkhead- Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Michael Fuller officiating. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Calhoun County Unit. _______________ Jerry V. Fuller Jerry V. Fuller, 55, of Charlotte died July 24, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Fuller was born in Hastings, the son of Vaughn and Dorothy (Haynes) Fuller and had been a Charlotte resident since 1954. He was a 1958 graduate of Charlotte High School, served in the U.S. Army from 1959-61, has been employed for 18 years as an electrician for B.O.C. in Lansing, and was a member of U.A.W. Local 602 in Lansing. At Mr. Fuller's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral services. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church or the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Henrietta A. Gadd Henrietta A. Gadd, 91, of Charlotte died March 2, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Gadd was born in New Baltimore, the daughter of Henry and Ida Mae (Chartier) Goulette. She was a bookkeeper f or Julie's Inc. She was a member of the Vietnam Veteran's Chapter 18 of Grand Rapids, Camp Fire sponsor, St. Mary's Altar Society, and St. Mary's Happy Years Club. A Rosary was held March 5 at Pray's Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral Mass was March 6 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlotte with Father Thomas D. Nenneau officiating. Interment is in Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley. _______________ Donna M. Gallagher Donna M. Gallagher, 77, of Nashville died Sept. 11, 1995, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Gallagher was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Chester Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Pottry) Davis. She attended Charlotte schools and worked as a waitress most of her life in Charlotte and Lansing. She also drove a laundry truck in Lansing during World War II. She married Eugene Gallagher on Aug. 23, 1963, in Fowlerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, in 1977; seven sisters, Audrey Davis, Minnie Pratt, Keitha Tordero, Junah Rose, Zeda Black, Vivian Lopez, and Gwendolyn Davis; and three brothers, Franklin Davis, Melvin Davis, and Chester Davis. Services are Saturday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. _______________ Robert L. Gamel Robert L. Gamel, 57, of Grand Ledge died Feb. 23, 1995. Mr. Gamel was a lifelong area resident; Navy veteran; Grand Ledge City fire fighter for 32 years; and a Holiday Inn employee. Services were Feb. 27 at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Grand Ledge Fire Department Memorial Rescue Fund. _______________ George Gamulis George Gamulis, 78, of Charlotte, formerly of Howard City, died June 21, 1995, after an extended illness. Mr. Gamulis was born in Courtney, Penn., the son of George and Nellie Gamulis and has been a Charlotte resident for a few months. He had worked as an independent grocer in Highland Park and Livonia, was a barger, and had been a school bus driver for the Tri-County Schools in Howard City. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The family will receive visitors Saturday, June 24, from 6-8 p.m., and Sunday, June 25, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. _______________ Carl C. Gawne Carl C. Gawne, 78, of Charlotte, formerly of Standish, died May 17, 1995, at Greenridge Nursing Center, Big Rapids. Mr. Gawne was born Aug. 31, 1916, in Standish, the son of Charles and Ettie (Martin) Gawne. He owned and operated Carl C. Gawne Trucking in Reed City. He later farmed and was a member of the Michigan Harness Racing Association. He was married to Rosemond (Scheid) Gawne from 1936 to 1975. Services are today, May 27, at the Rogers-Mohnke Funeral Home, Big Rapids, with Father Tom Page officiating. Following cremation, burial will be in the Pine River Cemetery, Standish. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice or the American Lung Association. _______________ Fern E. Gearhart Fern E. Gearhart, 81, of Charlotte, died Sept. 28, 1995, at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. Mrs. Gearhart was born Sept. 18, 1914, in Vermontville, the daughter of Elver and Pearl (Lake) Briggs. She began working in the maple syrup industry in 1930 and she and her husband, Carl, began their own maple syrup business, Maple Valley Farms, in 1952. Since then, she had, as owner, operated the family business which is the largest home- owned, home-tapped maple syrup producer in Michigan. In her association as a charter member in and founder of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association, she held the office of vice president longer than any other member and was the only female elected to the MMSA board. She was the only female delegate from Michigan to the International Maple Syrup Institute and had been an alternate delegate to the North American Maple Syrup Council. She initiated the position MMSA Queen and was chairperson for selecting the queen for many years. She was well known for her marketing skills in the maple syrup industry and lectured at the state, national, and international levels. She was involved with the study hazards to the environment as they might affect the maple syrup industry, and worked closely with the Michigan State University Agriculture Department. She was elected Honored Citizen at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival in 1985, of which Maple Valley Farms has been a part for 55 years. She was named Mother of the Year in 1960. She was a member of the Mary Martha Circle of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, and a past president of the Eaton County Federation of Women's Clubs, past president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs-Charlotte. She also collected antiques, specializing in antique glass. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, in 1967, her parents, one brother, Earl Briggs, and one grandson, Craig Gearhart. Services were Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the MMSA Research Fund or American Legion Post #42, Charlotte. _______________ Stanley D. Getter Stanley D. Getter, 51, of Eaton Rapids died May 15, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Getter was born in Eaton Rapids, the son of Merle and Lena (Elston) Getter. He served with the United States Army in Germany, during the Vietnam Conflict and was a line worker at General Motors in Lansing for many years. Services were May 18 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. _______________ Robert W. Gierman Robert Wilfred Gierman, 86, of Portland died Nov. 11, 1995, at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Gierman was born July 23, 1909, in Sebewa Township, the son of Robert and Nellie (Meyers) Gierman. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebewa Center Association, 6515 Hastings Rd., Lowell, Mich., 49331, or the Lake Odessa Community Library, 1105 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, Mich., 48849. _______________ Audrey E. Gillett Audrey E. (Ethel) Gillett, 75, of Potterville died Dec. 26, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Gillett was born April 4, 1920, in Eaton County, the daughter of Don and Kathleen (Cowan) Hawley. She was a lifetime resident of Potterville and a lifetime member of the Potterville VFW Auxiliary, a member of the American Legion in Grand Ledge, and a member of the Eagles in Charlotte.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, in 1986. Services were Dec. 29 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Pastor Bob Holman officiating. Interment was in the Benton Township Cemetery, Potterville. _______________ John E. Glover John E. Glover, 82, of Charlotte, formerly of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Lansing, died Aug. 14, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus, Lansing. Mr. Glover was born in Erie, Penn., the son of Walter and Louise (Gardner) Glover. He had been a Charlotte resident since 1984, coming from St. Petersburg. He had previously been a longtime Lansing resident. He was a finish carpenter and had also been involved in mobile home park management in Florida. Services were held Aug. 17 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Gary Gearhart officiating. Interment was in the Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church or the charity of one's choice. _______________ Ellie E. Gober Ellie E. Gober, 96, of East Lansing, died March 7, 1995, at the East Lansing Health Care Center. Mrs. Gober was born Dec. 19, 1898, in Thomas Town, Miss., the daughter of Joseph and Hattie Turner. She married Allie Gober Dec. 4, 1913, and they moved to Michigan in 1939 where Allie farmed until his death May 6, 1943. She was a spot welder during World War II at the Kold Hole in Lansing. Services were March 10 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with the Rev. Harris Hoekwater officiating. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Interment was in the Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. _______________ Patricia V. Gokay Patricia V. Gokay, 79, of Charlotte died Feb. 27, 1995, in Bay City. Mrs. Gokay was born on Jan. 14, 1916, in Jackson. Services were March 3 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. _______________ Devota I. Goodnoe Devota Irene Goodnoe, 86, of Charlotte died April 26, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Goodnoe was born in Eaton County, the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (McWethy) Martin. She was a homemaker. Services were April 28 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery. _______________ Robert M. Goodnoe Robert Martin Goodnoe, 64, of Vermontville died Sept. 2, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Goodnoe was born Dec. 30, 1930 in Charlotte, the son of Glenn and DeVota (Martin) Goodnoe. He was a 1950 graduate of Charlotte High School, and served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. He worked in maintenance for A.E. Hoover for 36 years, and retired from Nippondenso in Battle Creek in 1990. He was an active member of the Nashville VFW #8260. Services were Sept. 6 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Marc Livingston officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery. _______________ Jean E. Graham Jean E. (Gearhart) Graham, 81, of Vermontville died Oct. 27, 1995, at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Graham was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Fulton, the daughter of Leon and Mary (Burns) Roberts. She graduated from Vermontville High School and lived in the Vermontville area most of her life. She was a homemaker and member of the Kalamo Eastern Star, Vermontville United Methodist Church, and VFW Auxiliary in Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1990. Services were Oct. 30 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Rev. Jeff Bowman officiating. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. _______________ Stuart H. Graham Stuart H. Graham, 94, of Charlotte died Dec. 8, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, after a short illness. Mr. Graham was born in Ionia, the son of Oel David and Maude (Devendorf) Graham and had been a Charlotte resident since 1941, coming from Grand Ledge. He was a 1918 graduate of Ionia High School. He married Leta Shields Oct. 16, 1920. He was the district manager for Consumers Power Co., Charlotte, retiring in 1965 after 43 years of service, a member of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, past president and secretary of the Charlotte Rotary Club and instrumental in chartering the Olivet and Eaton Rapids Rotary Clubs, a life member and past master, secretary, and treasurer of Charlotte Lodge #120 F&AM, and a member of the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge. He had served on the boards of the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Friends of the Charlotte Public Library, and Eaton County Historical Society. In 1985 he was the grand marshal of the Charlotte Frontier Days Parade. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leta Jan. 18, 1994, after 73 years of marriage, and one grandson, David Marshall in 1986. Services were Dec. 11 at the First Congregational Church UCC, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church or the Friends of the Library. _______________ Vivian D. Graham Vivian D. Graham, 74, of Eaton Rapids, died Dec. 4, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mrs. Graham was born June 23, 1921, in Greenville, the daughter of Fred and Esther (Hurlbert) Marsh. Services were Dec. 7 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Pastor Tom Evans of the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation followed the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. _______________ Ryan R. Gray Ryan Richard Gray, 20, of Springport, died April 22, 1995, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Gray was born Aug. 20, 1974, in Marshall, the son of Edward and Debra (Hoag) Gray. He was a 1993 graduate of Springport High School and had attended the Jackson Area Career Center. He played high school football and baseball for SHS. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Eaton Rapids. Funeral mass is Wednesday, April 26 at 9 a.m. at the St. Peter Catholic Church, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Fr. Ben Constantine as celebrant. Arrangements were made by the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Delores R. Green Delores R. (Drake) Green, 60, of Marshall died Nov. 8, 1995, in Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Green was born July 19, 1935, in Parchment, the daughter of Walter and Frances (McCleod) Drake. She was a graduate of Hastings High School.. Services were Nov. 11 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Pastor Kenneth Tippin officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. _______________ Frederick J. Gregg Frederick J. Gregg, 78, of Grand Ledge died Oct. 21, 1995, at his home. Mr. Gregg was born May 7, 1917, in Charlotte, the son of Floyd and Stella (Satterly) Gregg and was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Paul Winkler. Services were Oct. 24 at the Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Bob Besemer officiating. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery. _______________ Alexander Grihorash Alexander Grihorash, 72, died March 12, 1995, at his home in Ocala, Fla. Mr. Grihorash was born in Dearborn, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Following his service, he worked at Oldsmobile in Lansing, and farmed. He and his wife, Lois, moved to Florida in 1973, where he worked for the University of Central Florida until 1985. Services and interment were March 14 at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, with his brother-in-law, Carl Clark, and his daughter, Julia McPherson, giving the eulogy. The military rites were by the Hernando County Council. Pall bearers were Brian Grihorash, Bruce Kraai, Carl Clark, Hugh McPherson, Roy Adkins, and Leonard Reynolds. _______________ Harry C. Gross Harry C. Gross, 67, of Lansing, formerly of Rogers City, died Dec. 16, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus, Lansing, after an extended illness. Mr. Gross was born in Rogers City, the son of William and Adeline (Bruder) Gross and had been a Lansing resident for eight years, coming from Rogers City. He was a 1946 graduate of Alpena High School, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and had been active in community affairs in Rogers City, including the chamber of commerce for 27 years, serving as its president, a board member, and member of the retail committee. He was active in the Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served on its board as chairman, was chairman of the board of deacons, and a member of the choir. He was a member of the Rogers City Community Development organization, a past board member of the United Way, and served as co-chairman of the 50th anniversary of the Michigan Limestone Operations celebration. In Rogers City, he had been employed at several area business. In 1987, he moved to Lansing where he was employed by Nova Vilda, Inc., and most recently, during semi-retirement, by Mobile Home America in Dimondale. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Caroline Kalitta, and five brothers, Adolph, William, Clifford, Erwin, and Arnold. Prayer services were Dec. 18 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte. Services were Dec. 21 at the Bill Brietzke Funeral Home, Rogers City. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Hope Church Missionary Fund, 202 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, Mich. 48917. _______________ Betty J. Grove Betty Jane Grove, 64, of Springport died June 9, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Grove was born in Eaton Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Edward and Dorma (Long) Lewis. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Judy Bunker and Patrick Prater, and one brother, Forest Lewis. Services were June 12 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. _______________ Cathy L. Gunder Cathy L. Gunder, 40, of Eaton Rapids died July 18, 1995, as a result of an auto accident. Ms. Gunder was born Dec. 26, 1954, in Eaton Rapids. She had been employed as a Certified Medical Assistant with Dr. Czop for 14 years and was currently with Dr. Mondejar in Charlotte. She was an active supporter of the Eaton Rapids C.A.C. Baseball. Services were July 22 at the First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Ray Hicks, Pastor of the New Freedom Baptist Church, Albion, officiating. Interment was in the Bunker Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jason Cater Education Fund. _______________ Dorothy L. Gutchess Dorothy L. Gutchess, 87, of Vermontville died Aug. 18, 1995, at Tendercare in Hastings. She was born Dec. 7, 1907, in Vermontville, the daughter of Elmond and Zella (Ambrose) Loveland. She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1925 and married Victor Gutchess in Vermontville in 1925. She belonged to and was active in the Nashville Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, in 1964; three infant sons, and one sister, Vera Berry. Services were held Aug. 21 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville, with the Rev. Tod L. Clark officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Assembly of God. _______________ Mary E. Gyger Mary E. Gyger, 64, of Charlotte died April 11, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Gyger was born in New Lothrup, the daughter of Frank and Bridgette (Corr) Idle. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1948, and was secretary to the superintendent of the Eaton Intermediate School District, retiring in 1989. She was a Charter Member of the American Business Women's Association, member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, past president of the American Legion Post #42 Auxiliary and VFW Post #2406 Auxiliary, founded the Breathers' Club-Support Group, and was a volunteer at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, and Ingham Medical Hospital, Lansing. Services were April 13 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or Lawrence Aveneu United Methodist Church. _______________ Ron T. Habek Ron T. Habek, 49, of Eaton Rapids died Nov. 18, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mr. Habek was born in Lansing, the son of Walter and Helen (Bozak) Habek. He wrote sports articles for the Eaton Rapids Flashes. Services are Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Fr. Bennett Constantine officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to his Children's Education Fund. _______________ Fern O. Hadley Fern O. Hadley, 89, of Charlotte, died Nov. 30, 1995, after an extended illness. Mrs. Hadley was born in Harrisville, the daughter of Sidney and Effie (May) Door and had been a Charlotte/Olivet resident since 1942. She was a 1924 graduate of Harrisville High School and had been a school teacher, having taught in the rural Alcona County schools. She had been a housemother at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids, from where she retired in 1968, and was a member of the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel in 1940. Services were Dec. 2 at the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Duane Royston officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery, Olivet. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Hadley's Bible class at the Nazarene Church. _______________ Maria E. Hall Maria Elizabeth Hall, 44, of Lansing died March 16, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Hall was born in Lansing, the daughter of Sigurd and Laura (Walker) Oberg. Services were March 20 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Bob Nappier officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Nelson Hall Nelson "Nels" Hall, 49, of Charlotte died Nov. 27, 1995, at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall. Mr. Hall was born Oct. 18, 1946, in Albion, the son of Frank and Anna (Chamberlain) Hall. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was an electronic technician with the Eaton Corporation. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Services were Nov. 30 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Pastor Steven Shafe officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Litchfield. Memorial contributions may be made for his daughter's educational fund. _______________ Richard S. Hall Richard "Dick" S. Hall, 80, of Eaton Rapids died Jan. 3, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mr. Hall was born Feb. 11, 1914, in Fostoria, Ohio. He was a member of the International Order of Oddfellows Lodge #114, Sunshine Rebekahs Lodge #142 of Eaton Rapids, and the Eaton Rapids Lions Club for over 45 years. He retired as the Eaton County building inspector in 1980. He also served as a councilman on the Eaton Rapids City Council for over 18 years. Services were Jan. 6 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Carl Sundermeyer and the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. A memorial service was conducted by Eaton Rapids Oddfellows Lodge #114. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church or the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. _______________ Dawn L. Hammond Dawn L. Hammond, 40, of Olivet died Sept. 25, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. Ms. Hammond was born in Marshall and had been an Olivet resident for about one year coming from Phoenix, Ariz. She had served in the U.S. Air Force from 1975-1981 having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant, was a Civil Engineer having founded and was owner of Site Development Specialists in Phoenix, and was a member of the National Association for Female Executives. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Steve Hammond in 1990. Services were Sept. 28 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Douglas Hammond officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery near Olivet. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Dwaine L. Hammond Dwaine L. Hammond, 39, of Nashville died Aug. 22, 1995, at his residence. He attended Perry Elementary School, Maple Valley High School, and graduated from Olivet High School. He was a sound engineer for the Rare Earth Bank, and at Sandyland Park in Nashville. He was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter performing in the D. Hammond Band, Hammond Co. Band, and the Paradise Ridge Band. He was a cable television installer for Horizon Cable Company of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his infant son, James Lee Hammond; father, William Hammond; and his grandparents. Services were Aug. 25 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library or the Maple Valley High School Band Boosters. _______________ Margarette A. Hansen Margarette A. Hansen, 83, of Gowen died Sept. 13, 1994, in South Lyon. Mrs. Hansen was born April 18, 1911, near Elsie, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Archer) Heinze. She graduated from Central Michigan College in 1932, majoring in geography. It is at Central where she met and married her husband, G. Aubrey Hansen in 1933. She taught in several school systems around the state including Detroit, Delton, Charlotte, and Greenville, and was Christian education director of the United Church of Christ in Charlotte. She retired from the Greenville school system. She was a member of the Settlement Lutheran Church at Gowen, the Retired Teachers Association and belonged to the Flat River Historical Society. . She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Aubrey, one brother, Walter Heinze, one sister-in-law, Reta Rasmussen, and two brothers-in-law, Frank Tucker, and Milo Rasmussen. Services were held Sept. 16 at Settlement Lutheran Church, Gowen, with the Pastor Paul Sutter officiating. Interment was in Little Denmark Cemetery, Gowen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Settlement Lutheran Church Building Fund. _______________ Gerald L. Harmon Gerald L. Harmon, 74, of Howell, died July 14, 1995, at McPherson Hospital. Mr. Harmon was born July 6, 1921, in Fowlerville, the son of Oscar and Hazel (Benjamin) Harmon. He attended Eaton Rapids schools. He was a Real Estate Broker for Howell Realty Co.; former member of Howell Lions Club; Howell Elks Lodge Major Project Chairman; Past commander, Fowlerville Post 6464, VFW; American Legion Devereaux Post #141; past president of Howell Chamber of Commerce; Community Chest Chairman; and Developer of Greenwich Village Retirement Apartments. He served in the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army receiving a Sharp Shooter Medal, Bronze Star, and Good Conduct Medal. He married Helen Sorg in Howell on Dec. 7, 1940. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edgar, Harold, and Alfred Harmon. Services were July 17 at MacDonald's Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Elks Association, Major Project. _______________ Clifton B. Harper Clifton Bernard Harper, 64, died Oct. 12, 1995, in Roanoke, Va. He previously had an insurance office. Services are Oct. 29 at the Metaphysical Church of Christ. _______________ Iola G. Harrington Iola Genevieve Harrington, 79, of Potterville died Jan. 28, 1995, at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. Miss Harrington was born in Lansing, the daughter of William and Catherine (Jantz) Harrington. She was supervisor of communications at Oldsmobile and affiliated with the Oldsmobile Century Club. Services are today, Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Father Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment is in the Dimondale Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Freda I. Harshman Freda I. (Medcoff) Harshaman, 87, of Eaton Rapids died May 27, 1995, in Charlotte. Mrs. Harshman was born Dec. 8, 1907, in Gratiot County, the daughter of Eugene and Sadie (Ream) Wolfe, and was the original owner and operator of the Red Cedar Café in Eaton Rapids. She was the Past Noble Grand of the IOOF and the Rebekah Sunshine Lodge #142, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW #2406, and the American Legion Auxiliary #15. She served several years with the American Red Cross and as a Gray Lady with the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. Services were May 30, 1995, at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Carl Sundermeyer officiating. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, with the Rebekah Sunshine Lodge #142 providing a memorial graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing. _______________ Harvey L. Hartel Harvey L. Hartel, 88, of Potterville, died Sunday, March 5, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus, after an extended illness. Mr. Hartel was born in Benton Township, the son of Henry L. and Jessie G. (Ells) Hartel, and was a lifelong Benton Township resident. He was a lifelong farmer, attended Potterville High School, was a former Potterville School Board member, was one of the first members of the Eaton County Farm Bureau, and was an accomplished wood carver. He was preceded in death by a brother, Max in 1937. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Rev. Thomas Ball officiating. The family will receive visitors Wednesday from noon until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Potterville United Methodist Church Sanctuary Re-Decorating Fund. _______________ Naida J. Hatt Naida Joan Hatt, 63, died Nov. 10, 1995, in Atlanta, Ga., following a long illness. Mrs. Hatt was born in Charlotte, the daughter of Leo and Livonia Livingston. _______________ Mary Jean Hawkins Mary Jean Hawkins, 70, died April 15, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mrs. Hawkins was born Dec. 10, 1924, the daughter of Forest and Evelyn Coats of Springport. She was a member of the Brookfield Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and community service. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Johnny Coats; one grandson, Jeremy Fajnor; and one sister, "baby Audrey." Mrs. Hawkins donated her body to Michigan State University to better mankind. No services will be held. _______________ Charles J. Hay Charles J. Hay, 85, of Olivet died Aug. 11, 1995, at Marshall Manor, Marshall, after an extended illness. Mr. Hay was born in Chirnside, Scotland, the son of Robert and Helen (Inglis) Hay and had been an Olivet area resident for 45 years, coming from Battle Creek. He had been employed as a crew dispatcher and yardmaster for the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, retiring in 1975 after 48 years of services. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for two-and-one-half years in the European Theater during World War II. He was a life member of VFW Post #565, Battle Creek, and a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, the Olivet Congregational Church, and a former member of the Eagles and Elks Lodges in Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William and Henry. Services are Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Burkhead- Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Clark Hock officiating. Interment is in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ Craig S. Henry Craig Steven Henry, 23, of Charlotte died May 25, 1995. Mr. Henry was born in Charlotte, was a lifelong Charlotte area resident, and had been employed as a diesel mechanic at the Carl Schlegel Sand & Gravel Co. in Lansing. He was preceded in death by his father, William Henry, and one brother, David Henry in 1974. Services were May 30 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Craig Steven Henry memorial fund. _______________ Marvin C. Henrys Sr. Marvin C. Henrys Sr., 86, of Grand Ledge died Dec. 5, 1995. Mr. Henrys was born in Mason Dec. 29, 1908. He was a life-long area resident; member of First Church of the Nazarene; graduate of Lansing Central High School, with additional industrial machinist schooling; employed with REO Motors and later retired from Oldsmobile Division after 32 years of service as a journeyman machinist; and was active with the Charlotte Frontier Days. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary, in 1986. Services were held Dec. 8 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, Lansing, with Dr. Donald King of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment followed at Deepdale Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ Easter Herald Easter Herald, 77, of Sunfield died Dec. 22, 1995, at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. Mrs. Herald was born June 8, 1918, near Hazard, Ken., the daughter of John and Isabell (Mays) Herald. She married Roy Herald on May 16, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, June 9, 1986. Services were Dec. 24 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. George Aton officiating. The pallbearers were Dan Herald, Michael Swift, Roy Morris, James Porter, Dale Porter, and John Lusk. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. _______________ Dorothy F. Herrick Dorothy F. Herrick, 78, of Jackson, formerly of Eaton Rapids, died Nov. 15, 1995, in Jackson. Mrs. Herrick was born Aug. 6, 1917, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of Dalton and Etta (Kreischer) Vian. She was raised in Jackson and formerly lived in Onondaga and at Pleasant Lake. She was a member of the Plains Bible Church, Eaton Rapids.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1977. Services were Nov. 17 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Excell White officiating. Interment was in the Plains Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Alton L. Hetrick Alton "Al" L. Hetrick, 83, of Springport died Aug. 9, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Hetrick owned and operated Al's Meat Market in Springport for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, July 5, 1993. Services were Aug. 14 at the Montgomery-Kerwin Funeral Home, Springport, with the Rev. Robert Doner officiating. Interment was in the Freemire Cemetery, Vermontville. _______________ S. Michael Higgins S. Michael Higgins, 44, of Ringoes, N.J., formerly of Eaton Rapids died of cancer Jan. 15, 1995, at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, N.J. Mr. Higgins served as President of the New Jersey Special Olympics, a non-profit organization that provides sport training and athletic competition to children and adults with developmental disabilities, for 11 years. During his diverse tenure with the organization he expanded athlete participation throughout the Garden State from 5,000 athletes to over 9,000 athletes and offered to them over 22 sports. He pioneered sports management and over 22 sports. He pioneered sports management and volunteer coach training through the introduction of a Sports Management Course and he co-authored the Special Olympics Principles of Coaching Course which is presently being used around the United States and throughout the world in every Special Olympics chapter. Mr. Higgins played a significant role in the worldwide development of Special Olympics through the sponsoring of Special Olympics Lithuania and the hosting of the Special Olympics Unified Sports World Football Exhibition. Recently he was named recipient of the Spirit of Special Olympics award, which is the highest honor of the International organization, that through sports, people with disabilities can prove to the world that they are individuals who only need a chance. Prior to joining New Jersey Special Olympics, Mr. Higgins worked for Rollie Schmidt, Inc., where he organized fund raising activities for the 1983 International Special Olympics Games. He served as Development Director for Pennsylvania Special Olympics, as the Mid-Atlantic Region Field Representative for Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C., where he authored the original Special Olympics Training School Plan, which has subsequently trained more than 150,000 volunteer coaches worldwide. He was executive director for Maryland Special Olympics and program representative for Michigan Special Olympics from 1976 to 1978. He began his career as an English teacher and football coach at Belleville High School. Besides his career with Special Olympics organization, Mr. Higgins was a member of Leadership N.J., a member of the Board of Directors of the Children's Center in Cedar Knolls, a district commissioner and day camp director for George Washington Boy Scout Council, where he received the District Award Merit, a coach and referee for the South County Soccer League in Hunterdon County, a pastor parish relations chairman for the Pennington United Methodist Church and was on the Strategic Planning Committee for East Amwell School. Services were Jan. 20 at the First Baptist Church, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Duane L. Hill Duane LaVere Hill, 74, of Charlotte died Nov. 11, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Hill was born in Hillsdale County, the son of William and Mabel (Huff) Hill. He was a World War II veteran, worked for the state of Michigan in military affairs, and was affiliated with VFW Post #701 of Lansing. Service are Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. James Micheff officiating. Interment is in the Perry Cemetery. _______________ Robert H. Hill Robert Hanson Hill, 80, of Tustin died March 3, 1995, in Cadillac. Mr. Hill was born Nov. 29, 1914, in Cynthiana, Ken., the son of the late John and Stella Hill. Services were March 7 at Marshall-Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, with the Rev. Albert Conklin officiating. _______________ Ramona A. Hine Ramona A. Hine, 65, of Kalamo Township, Eaton County, died April 27, 1995, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Hine was born Jan. 29, 1930, in Bellevue, the daughter of John and Arlene (Ling) Watson and was a lifelong area resident. She was proud of her family heritage in the Huron Tribe of the Potawatomi Indian Nation. She married Orvis Hine, July 13, 1954, in Angola, Ind., and lived in Charlotte until moving to Kalamo in 1966. She was employed at the Charlotte Community Laundry, Charlotte Martinizing Cleaners, and worked with her husband in their auto salvage business. She was a member of the Kalamo Township Historical Society and attended the Full Gospel Assembly of Kalamo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orvis, Dec. 9, 1990, her parents, one baby sister, Beverly, and one son-in- law, Sonny Childs. Services were May 1 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Rev. Richard Coffing officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ramona Hine Memorial Fund. _______________ Helen L. Hodgman Helen L. Hodgman, 80, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Kalamazoo, died June 18, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Hodgman was born Jan. 4, 1915, in Kendall, the daughter of Peter and Mae (Becker) Mahieu. Services were June 21 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment was in Robinson Cemetery, Gobles. Casket bearers were Howard Keeler, Jim Miller, Tom Adkinson, and Jody Hall. _______________ Betty J. Hoisington Betty Jane Hoisington, 70, of Dimondale, died May 24, 1995, in Lansing. She was born Oct. 19, 1924, in Holt, the daughter of Mary L. Raines and Everett C. Fuller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 1990. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at the Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home, Lansing, with the Rev. Thomas Peters officiating. Interment is in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dimondale. _______________ Vincent Hoke Vincent Hoke, 86, of Eaton Rapids died Oct. 28, 1995, at his home. Mr. Hoke was born Oct. 20, 1909, in Mitchell, S.D., the son of Vernon and Lizzie (Lienhart) Hoke. He was a member of the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church and Eaton County Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jane. Services are Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. at the First UMC with Pastor Tom Evans officiating. Interment is in the Center Eaton Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Clara B. Holmes Clara Belle Holmes, 83, of Olivet, formerly of East Tawas died Dec. 25, 1995, at the Marshall Manor in Marshall after a short illness. Miss Holmes was born in Iosco County, the daughter of William Smith and Margaret (Hayes) Holmes and had been an Olivet resident for three years coming from East Tawas. She was a member of the East Tawas Assembly of God. Services were Dec. 29 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Laurence Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery near Olivet. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tawas Assembly of God. _______________ Ronald A. Holt Ronald A. Holt, 55, of Charlotte died Aug. 5, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Holt was born in Newberry, the son of Ardy and Maxine (Bennett) Holt. He was a meat cutter for A&P and Wrigley's Super Markets for 15 years. He was a charter member of Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552. Services were Aug. 8 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald Holt Memorial Fund. _______________ Ruth E. Horn Ruth E. Horn, 92, of Charlotte died April 10, 1985, at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Horn was born in Carmel Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Emmon and Minnie (Chase) Horn and had been a lifelong Carmel Township resident. She had been a rural school teacher having taught at the former Thornton School until she was married to Merlin Horn on June 15, 1927. She was a member of the West Carmel Congregational Church and the Ladie's Circle, a member of the I Go You Go Club, and a member of the former Northwest Walton Grange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin, Oct. 28, 1989. Services were April 13 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Carmel Congregational Church. _______________ Henry E. Houghton Henry E. Houghton, 76, of Coral, formerly of Charlotte, died April 11, 1995. Mr. Houghton was born May 13, 1918, in Six Lakes. He built and owned the Idle Roll Skating Rink in Charlotte for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Marie, March 26, 1995. Services will be Sunday, April 23, at Lakeview Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Wilness, Lakeview, with Brother Terry Thomas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. _______________ Marjorie L. Householder Marjorie Louise Householder, 83, of Charlotte died May 29, 1995, at Eaton Manor, Charlotte. Mrs. Householder was born in the Howell area, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Langley. She was affiliated with the Eagles and American Legion Auxiliary of Charlotte, and was the owner and manager of the Coffee Cup Restaurant until 1971. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen McCollister. Services were June 1 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Leon Dale Housler Leon Dale Housler, 82, of Charlotte died June 18, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Housler was born in 1913, the son of Arthur and Lulu (Culver) Housler. He had a bachelor's in 1963 and master's in 1965, both from Michigan State University in education, receiving a specialist in education degree from MSU in 1970. He was a farmer, teacher, and worked at Oldsmobile. He taught in the Maple Valley schools for 10 years, serving as principal for five years. He was a Past Master of Charlotte Lodge #120 F&AM and a member of the Saladin Shrine Temple and Eaton County Shrine Club. Visitation is Tuesday, June 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Wednesday, June 21, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Interment is in the Gresham Cemetery. _______________ Thelma Howe Thelma Howe, 98, died Oct. 31, 1995, in Hastings. Mrs. Howe was born in Battle Creek, the daughter of Burt and Flora (Barber) Holcomb. She married Herbert Howe Feb. 14, 1914, and they celebrated 70 years of marriage before his death in 1984. She lived most of her life in the Vermontville area, except for a few early years in Oklahoma. She was a 4-H leader and a member of the Vermontville Garden Club and Triangle Extension Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert in 1984; two sons, Stanley and Mevin, and one daughter, Pauline Healy. Services were Nov. 4 at the Vermontville Congregational Church with the Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Arrangements were made by the Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. Interment was in the Freemire Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. _______________ Maurice A. Hummel Maurice A. "Stub" Hummel, 78, of Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Vermontville, died Feb. 27,1995, in Venice, Fla. Mr. Hummel was born March 28, 1916, in Lake Odessa and farmed in the Vermontville area for many years and worked 17 years at Motor Wheel in Lansing, retiring from the Wohlert Corporation in Lansing after 15 years of service as a tool and die maker. He also lived in Evart and Nokomis. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. _______________ Richard P. Hummel Richard Paul Hummell, 69, of Vermontville died Sept. 18, 1995, at the Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Hummell was the son of Marion and Maple (Eldridge) Hummell. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a paint supervisor at Oldsmobile, retiring in 1981. Services were Sept. 21 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Ambulance Service. _______________ Charles W. Hutchison Charles Wesley Hutchison, 80, of Charlotte died May 21, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Hutchison was born in Eaton County, the son of Myron and Effie (Kimble) Hutchison. He worked at John Bean Co. and Diamond Reo, both in Lansing, and was a clerk at Coast To Coast Hardware. Visitation is Tuesday, May 23, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Wednesday, May 24, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Gleason G. Iams Gleason G. Iams, 59, of Charlotte, formerly of Eaton Rapids died July 29, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Iams was born Oct. 4, 1935, in Calhoun County, the son of Charles and Waveleen (Lindsey) Iams. He retired from Oldsmobile in 1988 a fter 19 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melva, in 1992. Services were Aug. 2 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Pastor Rick McKire of the First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids, officiating. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund. _______________ Rev. Franklin Idle The Rev. Franklin Idle, 100, of Charlotte died Dec. 15, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, after a short illness. The Rev. Idle was born in Westernville, N.Y., the son of Harry and Annie (Hopkin) Idle. He came to Michigan in 1926 and had been a Charlotte resident since 1946. He was a World War I Army veteran. He attended Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y., the General Theological Seminary in New York, and received a master's degree in 1939 from Michigan State College. He served as the minister of the West Carmel Congregational Church for 22 years, retiring in 1971. Prior to that, he was a school teacher, having taught in various locations, including Howell, Vermontville, Starr Commonwealth, and Charlotte. He had also served as the attendance officer for the Eaton Intermediate School District. He was a member of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Greenwalt-Flaherty Post #42 American Legion, the Charlotte Lions Club for 49 years, and the Eaton County Retired Teachers Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace in April 1992, two sons, John in 1988 and Jerry in 1994, and one daughter, Mary Gyger in April 1995. Services were Dec. 18 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, the Rev. Peter Brenner, the Rev. George Fleming, and the Rev. William Brown officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church UCC, Charlotte. _______________ Madonna I. Jackson Madonna Irene Jackson, 85, died Jan. 10, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte, after a six- year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Jackson was born July 6, 1909, in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Grace and Charles Gavit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1986, and one brother, Kenneth. Services were Jan. 12 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield with Barbara Bosworth and the Rev. Harris Hoekwater officiating. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. _______________ John J. Jardot John J. Jardot, 63, life resident of Eaton Rapids died Dec. 23, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Jardot was born Sept. 27, 1932, in Eaton Rapids, the son of John Henry and Fern (Gleason) Jardot. He was a retired aggregate inspector for the State of Michigan. Services were Dec. 28, at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Beatrice G. Johnson Beatrice G. Johnson, 93, of Nashville died July 30, 1995, at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Johnson was born Oct. 9, 1901, in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the daughter of Freeman and Florence (Powers) Ives. She graduated from Martin High School in 1921 and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. She was associated with Michigan public schools most of her life, teaching elementary school for 40 years in Vermontville, Dimondale, and Battle Creek. She had lived in the Nashville area since 1939 and married Sigfrid Johnson July 29, 1966, in Hastings. She was a member of the Michigan Education Association of Retired Teachers and National Retired Teachers' Association. Memorial services are Saturday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Interment is in Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund. _______________ Estill Johnson Sr. Estill "Shorty" Johnson Sr., 75, died Aug. 23, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mr. Johnson was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Halo, Ken., the son of William and Tabitha (Wilson) Johnson. He was a coal miner in Kentucky before moving to Michigan in 1960 where he worked for Houston Farms. He was later employed at Michigan Packaging, retiring in 1984 after 17 years of service. He was an accomplished musician, entertaining family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lora in 1992. Services were Aug. 26 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Sheridan Hall officiating. Interment was in the Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. _______________ Hubert R. Johnson Hubert Ray Johnson, 77, of Charlotte died July 30, 1995, at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center. Mr. Johnson was born in Macon County, Tenn., the son of Erbie and Pearl (Jones) Johnson. He was employed by Minor Walton and Agri Sales for 54 years before his retirement. Visitation is Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Thursday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Cyril Page officiating. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ John P. Jones John Phillip Jones, 92, of Charlotte died May 29, 1995, at the Eaton Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Jones farmed the family farm in Ithaca until he moved to Lansing and became a driver for the Lansing Ice and Fuel Company until the early 1960's. Services were June 1 at the New Haven Cemetery, Carson City, with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Pearl R. Jordan Pearl Rose Jordan, 87, died Aug. 6, 1995, in Charlotte. Mrs. Jordan was born June 7, 1908, in Isabella County, the daughter of Robert and Ella (Humphrey) French. At her request, there are no services. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may plant a white rose in her memory. _______________ Edwin J. Jury Edwin John Jury, 70, died May 2, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Jury was born June 6, 1924, in St. Johns, the son of Paul and Nora (Bumgardner) Jury. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, and attended St. Peter's Catholic Church in Eaton Rapids. He operated a dairy farm for 60 years and was the chief animal caretaker at Potter Park Zoo in the early 1990s. He also volunteered as a driver for Capital Area Community Services in Eaton and Ingham Counties in the late 1980s. Mass of the Christian Burial was May 4 at St. Peter's Church with Fr. Bennett Constantine as celibrant. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to either the St. Peter's Building Fund or for a memorial Mass. _______________ Bernice M. Kaylor Bernice M. Kaylor, 87, of Eaton Rapids died April 17, 1995, in Charlotte. Mrs. Kaylor was born Oct. 8, 1907, in Huntington, Ind., the daughter of Levi and M. Maude (Kocher) Kaylor. Graveside services were April 20 at the Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, with Fr. John Keller officiating. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Charles F. Keefus Charles Frank Keefus, 70, of Charlotte died Feb. 1, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center Greenlawn Campus, Lansing, after a long illness. Mr. Keefus was born in Union City, the son of Vernon and Gertrude (Woods) Keefus. He was a retired truck driver, owned C & C Reloading, and was a gunsmith. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club, and the Eaton Rapids Conservation Club. Services were Feb. 3 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment was in the Plains Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Ceyland E. Kelley Ceyland E. Kelley, 81, of Charlotte died July 3, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Kelley was born in Elm Hall, the son of Elzie and Mary Ann (Fach) Kelley. He was employed at Oldsmobile until retiring in 1971. He owned and operated the Gresham Store and had farmed for many years. He was a former treasurer of the Needmore Country School and member of the Quarter Century Club. He was preceded in death by his son, Darwin in 1981. Services were July 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the LAUMC. _______________ Elda Kelley Elda Marie Kelley, 79, of Charlotte died Aug. 29, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Kelley was born in Mulliken, the daughter of Dell and Jenny (Kenyon) Sherman. She was an office worker for nearly 20 years for the Charlotte livestock yards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ceyland, July 3, 1995, and one son, Darwin, in 1981. Services were Aug. 31 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church. _______________ Donald A. Kingsbury Donald A. Kingsbury, 87, of Grand Ledge died Jan. 23, 1995, in Charlotte. Mr. Kingsbury was a retired truck driver for Grand Ledge Clay Products; World War II veteran; member and past commander of American Ledion Cole-Briggs Post #48. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline. Services were held Jan. 25 at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Military graveside services followed at Niles Cemetery. _______________ Montrose W. Kisner Montrose Wayne Kisner, five-and-one-half weeks old, of Charlotte died Sept. 23, 1995, at a New York, N.Y. hospital. Montrose was born in Ann Arbor, the son of Dan and Shannon (Sevenski) Kisner. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Ruth Fellows, two uncles, Stephen and Jason Sevenski, and one great uncle, Pat Ryan. Services were Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Duane Royston officiating. Interment was in the Look Cemetery, Mason. _______________ Walter J. Kita Walter Joseph Kita, 76, of Bellevue died Feb. 13, 1995, at his residence. Services were Feb. 16 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Father Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. _______________ Sonia Lee Koenigsamen Sonia Lee Koenigsamen, 57, of Charlotte died March 10, 1995. Mrs. Koenigsmen was born in Mineola, N.Y. She was an assistant site director for a senior citizens nutrition program of the American Red Cross in New York for 18 years. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Koenigsamen of St. Cloud, Minn., Nov. 12, 1993. Services were March 13 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Gary Gearhart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Janet Lee Koenigsamen Memorial Scholarship Fund, St. Benedicts' College, St. Joseph, Minn. _______________ Eugene A. Koetje Eugene A. Koetje, 60, of Nashville died Aug. 5, 1995, at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Koetje was born in McBain, the son of William and Thressa (Kuiper) Koetje July 11, 1935. He was a graduate of Northern Michigan Christsian School, McBain, and served in the United States Navy. He married Joyce Datema in Caledonia Sept. 16, 1960. He was a barber in Caledonia and served Nashville for 23 years on the police force, 16 years as police chief. He was an elder at the Christian Reformed Church, Lake Odessa, and president of the Nashville Lions club in 1995-96. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thressa and William Koetje. Visitation is Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. Services are Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Christian School or Nashville Lions Club. _______________ Howard H. Kramer Howard H. Kramer, 85, of Charlotte died April 24, 1995. Mr. Kramer was born Dec. 25, 1909, in Three Rivers. He was a 1932 graduate of Michigan Technological University and retired from the state of Michigan Department of Transportation in 1976. He was a registered professional engineer in Michigan, Ohio, and Oregon, and served as city manager to the cities of Charlotte, St. Clair Shores, Traverse City, and Petoskey, Middletown, Ohio, and Milton- Freewater, Ore. He was also assistant city manager in Sturgis and worked for the state of Ohio Highway Department. He was a life member of the International City Managers Association and Elks Lodge, Traverse City, and a past president of the Michigan Municipal League. Services were April 27 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, or the charity of one's choice. _______________ Denise A. Krouse Denise A. (Snowden) Krouse, 30, of Hastings, formerly of Vermontville, died Sept. 29, 1995, in Lansing as the result of an automobile accident. Mrs. Krouse was born Aug. 13, 1965, in Hastings, the daughter of Lawrence and Kay (Jarrard) Snowden. She graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1983 and from the Boyd Institute, Pittsburgh, Penn. She married Dean Krouse in June 1985 in Nashville. She had previously been employed at National Car Rental, Minnesota, Edina Realty, Md., and was currently employed at AAA Financial in Grand Rapids. She was a member of St. Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville, the Maple Valley/Ionia Community Band, and was an honored athlete and student in high school. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Wixson, and father-in-law, Richard Krouse. Services were Oct. 2 at the Maple Valley Chaple-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Rev. Charles Fischer officiating. Interment was in the Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Denise Krouse Memorial Fund. _______________ Lorrance E. LaBare Lorrance "Larry" E. LaBare, 84, of Hixson, Tenn., died Oct. 23, 1995, at his home. Mr. LaBare was born Dec. 17, 1910, in Loda, Ill., the son of Meddie and Margaret LaBare. He was a long time resident of Charlotte and Battle Creek and resided in the Chattanooga, Tenn., area for the past six years. He was retired from the Singer Sewing Machine Co., Battle Creek, and a member of the Congregational Church, Battle Creek. He was a life member of the Ira Beck Lodge #503 F&A, a past patron of the Bryant OES Chapter, Battle Creek.. Memorial services are Saturday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. _______________ Verne LaBare Verne LaBare, 81, died Aug. 12, 1995, of Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, at his residence. Mr. LaBare retired from the John Deere Co. in 1979.. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie in 1985, and two grandchildren. Services are Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Jeffrey Nunham officiating. Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice, 4801 Willoughby Road, Suite 7, Holt, Mich. 48842-1029. _______________ Ethel B. Lambkie Ethel B. Lambkie, 98, of Bellevue died Nov. 19, 1995, in Mercy Pavilion, Battle Creek. Mrs. Lambkie was born March 30, 1897, in Convis Township, the daughter of Daniel and Hattie (Terwilliger) Stumpf. She was a 1915 graduate of Bellevue High School and attended Kalamazoo Normal College (now Western Michigan University) and taught school until she married Harry Lambkie May 31, 1917. She worked at Kellogg's during World War II. She was a member of the Baseline United Methodist Church and its Dodra Circle, active in support of missionary work, the Belevue Historical Society, and Bellevue Alumni. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry March 26, 1971. Services were Nov. 22 at the Baseline UMC with Pastor Morrie Walsworth officiating. Interment was in the Bell Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baseline UMC Building Fund. _______________ Wilhelmine K. Langmaack Wilhelmine K. Langmaack, 94, of Charlotte died May 11, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Langmaack was born in Horst, Germany, the daughter of Adolph and Anne Muhs. She was a homemaker. She was affiliated with the Eaton County Extension, a 4-H leader, member of the Eaton County Farm Bureau, and involved with the local senior citizens group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hans in 1961. Services were May 13 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte; with the Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery. _______________ Dorothy R. Larson Dorothy R. Larson, 71, of Bellevue died June 13, 1995, at her residence after a long illness. Mrs. Larson was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Dora (Campbell) Russell. She was a 1941 graduate of Chagrin Falls High School and received associate's degrees from Kellogg Community College in general studies in 1977 and business administration in 1978. She married Charles Larson Dec. 18, 1949, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. They came to Bellevue from Detroit in 1953 and lived at the residence that has been in the family since 1875 and is listed on the Michigan Historical Register. She served in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. She was a member of the Bellevue Village Council for several years and, with her husband, was one of the founders of the Bellevue Historical Society. She was also a member of the Eaton County Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1989. Services were June 14 at the Bellevue United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Sanders officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Historical Society. _______________ Bonnie M. Laverty Bonnie M. (Bramble) Laverty, 90, died Jan. 17, 1995, in Dimondale. Mrs. Laverty retired from Oldsmobile and was a member of the Oldsmobile Girls' Club, Potterville United Methodist Church, and was a life member of Potterville Order of Eastern Star #413. She married Ray Laverty June 27, 1922, in Potterville where she made her home for 73 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Feb. 26, 1988. Cremation has taken place. Her ashes will be placed next to her husband, Ray, during private services at the Benton Cemetery near Potterville. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Potterville UMC. _______________ Marie N. Lea Marie Nellie Lea, 68, of Charlotte died June 4, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mrs. Lea was born in Carmel Township, the daughter of Melvin and Marie (Brown) Bisel. Services were June 7 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. _______________ Darlene E. Lease Darlene E. Lease, 51, of Eaton Rapids, died Dec. 30, 1994, at her residence. Mrs. Lease was born Oct. 17, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of George and Edith (Martin) Sundermann. She was a member of St. Peter Church and the treasurer of Darue Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. in Eaton Rapids. Mass was held Jan. 2 at St. Peter Church, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Bennett Constantine officiating. Casket bearers were John McHugh, Jason Sundermann, Troy Sundermann, Timothy Zillgett, Eugene Zillgett, and Michael Ruedisueli. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ James E. Lerch James E. Lerch, 70, of Charlotte died Sept. 2, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Lerch was born in Stark County, Ind., the son of James and Enid (Howard) Lerch. He was a truck driver for Crandell's and St. Regis. He was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn (Lerch) Cook in 1981. Services were Sept. 5 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Jerry Slivensky officiating. Interment was in the Center Eaton Cemetery. _______________ Nathan Lewis Nathan "Red" Lewis, 73, of Nashville died March 14, 1995, at Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, Okla. Mr. Lewis was born in Ann Arbor Sept. 30, 1921, the son of Eaercil and Ethel (Way) Lewis. He attended Ann Arbor schools and served in the Army during World War II in Europe, attaining the rank of corporal with four battle stars. He married Alberta Lewis in Monroe Sept. 25, 1954. He worked for E.W. Bliss in Hastings for 17 years in the foundry department and after retiring, at McDonald's in Charlotte. He was a past commander and chaplain for 10 years at VFW Post #8260, Nashville, a past member of the American Legion Post in Pontiac, the Woodland Eagles, and attended the Charlotte Assembly of God. He had been a resident of Norman, Okla., for two years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, one granddaughter, Sheila Allen, one brother, Earcil Lewis Jr., and one sister, Eva Smith. Services were March 18 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Interment, with full military honors, was March 20 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. _______________ Eugene R. Lingholm Eugene "Gene" R. Lingholm, 65, of Nashville died April 25, 1995, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Lingholm was born May 31, 1931, in Joliet, Ill., the son of John and Rita (Nelson) Lingholm. He graduated from Joliet High School and served in the Army at the end of World War II in Japan. He married Winifred Hutchison in Joliet on Feb. 4, 1950 and they moved to Battle Creek in 1964 and to Nashville in 1967. He worked for 32 years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek most recently as a computer system analyst. He retired in 1987. He was a member of the Joliet Masonic Lodge. Services were April 28 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Rev. Glem Branham of Nashville Assembly of God officiating. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association. _______________ Hazel M. Lloyd Hazel Mae Lloyd, 93, of Eaton Rapids died Sept. 9, 1995, in Charlotte. Mrs. Lloyd was born Dec. 4, 1901, in Jackson County, the daughter of Warren and Effie (French) Schutt. She was a resident of Brookfield Township for over 60 years and was employed at the Davidson Woolen Mill in Eaton Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1984. Services were Sept. 13 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Verita L. Lobert Verita L. "Rita" (Thornton) Lobert, 63, of Vermontville died Sept. 25, 1995. Mrs. Lobert was born July 12, 1932, in St. Johns, the daughter of Howard and Mary (Driskill) Walker. She was a retired caseworker from Clinton and Eaton County Department of Social Services after 23 years of service. She was a member of Vermontville Congregational Church, Vermontville Historical Society, Vermontville Women's Club, Secretary of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, and coordinator of the Vermontville Community Christmas Baskets. She was a board member of Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity, and volunteer for Eaton Community Hospice, Eaton County D.S.S., and former 4-H leader in Clinton County for 20 years, leading the clown program for 10 years being known as Bubbles and Yoo-Hoo the clown. She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Walker. Services were Sept. 28 at the Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns, with the Pastor Eric Lison and the Rev. Hugh Banninga officiating. Interment was in the South Bingham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Shirley L. Locke Shirley Louise Locke, 66, of Eaton Rapids died Aug. 18, 1995. Mrs. Locke was born Dec. 25, 1928, the daughter of Adolph and Vivian (Love) Roth. Services were held Aug. 21 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Gary Bright officiating. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Community Hospice. _______________ Martha Lomison Martha Lomison, 85, of Charlotte, formerly of Three Rivers, died June 15, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, following a long illness. Mrs. Lomison was born in Chicago, Dec. 24, 1909, the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Lapinski) Sedy. She married Bernard Lomison Oct. 25, 1931, in Joplin, Mo., and had lived at Fisher Lake near Three Rivers for over 50 years. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are Sunday, June 25, at 5 p.m. at the Eickhoff Funeral Home, Mendon, with the Rev. David Maier officiating. A private interment of ashes is being held at South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1601 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, Mich. 48910, or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital. _______________ Tamara S. Lott Tamara Sean Lott, 44, of Charlotte died Nov. 21, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Lott was born in Lansing Nov. 29, 1950, the daughter of Western and Barbara Main. She was a court reporter- stenographer for the Michigan Department of Labor.. Memorial Mass was Nov. 25 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Fr. Thomas Nenneau officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the children's educational fund for LeeAnne and Sean or the American Cancer Society. _______________ Velda E. Lowe Velda E. Lowe, 97, of Charlotte died Sept. 22, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mrs. Lowe was born near Mulliken in a log cabin Jan. 5, 1898, the daughter of Lowell and Capitola (Stearns) Robinson. She was a member of the West Carmel Congregational Church and an active member of its church circle and Birthday Club. She was a former member of the Ella Barber Circle of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Charlotte. She was a former 4-H leader and member of the Eaton County Farm Bureau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin in March 1993, one son, William "Bill" in August 1987, and two grandsons, Charles and Bradford Lowe. Services were Sept. 25 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. William Brown officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Carmel Congregational Church. _______________ Jeff McClellan Jeff McClellan, 44, of Lansing died Aug. 14, 1995. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School; attended Lansing Community College; and was employed with the Fisher Body Corp. for seven years. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, in 1979. Private interment was held a Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Capital Area Human Society. _______________ Bertha N. McCombs Bertha Nelson McCombs, 71, of Charlotte, died June 23, 1995, at her daughter's home in Mount Pleasant after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Mrs. McCombs was born Feb. 9, 1916, in Muncie, Ind., the daughter of Evert and Estella (Stradling) Nelson. She moved with her family to Eaton County in 1919 and lived in Charlotte her entire lifetime. Later, she divided her time in Charlotte, Eight Point Lake in Clare County, and Fort Myers, Fla. She was a member of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ and its Blanche Moyer Circle. She volunteered in the community and was the bookkeeper for the family business, True Value Hardware in Hasltett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, two sisters, and two brothers. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are Tuesday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. _______________ Viola M. McConnell Viola M. McConnell, 79, of Charlotte, died Dec. 12, 1995. Mr. McConnell was born in Belding, the daughter of Charles and Lovina (Weaver) Groom, and had been a Charlotte resident since 1950 coming from Belding. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Charlotte, and a former employee of Charlotte Chair Company. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert, in October 1992; one daughter, Charlene Hatcher, in January 1993; five brothers; and two sisters. Services were Dec. 15 at the First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Interment was in the Center Eaton Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, the Barry-Eaton Health Department Home Health Care, or the First Baptist Church Building Fund. _______________ Alton D. McDonald Alton Dale "Pete" McDonald, 89, of Charlotte died April 29, 1995, at Carriage Inn, Coldwater. Mr. McDonald was born in Odessa Township, Ionia County, the son of George and Belle (Rush) McDonald. He was employed by Johnson Lumber Co. as a laborer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Minnie in 1974. Graveside services are Tuesday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the Gresham Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Florence McKishnie Florence McKishnie, 86, of Eaton Rapids died July 15, 1995, in Charlotte. Mrs. McKishnie was born in Eaton Rapids Township, Eaton County, Sept. 27, 1909. She was a restaurant cook until her retirement and a member of the Charlotte Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Melvin, and one daughter, Bonnie VanValkenburg. Services are Tuesday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Mark Woodbury officiating. Interment is in the Center Eaton Cemetery. _______________ Leila McLaughlin Leila McLaughlin, 83, of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., died April 24, 1995, in Rancho Santa Fe. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Lincolnton, N.C., the daughter of Marion Halsey and Leila (Dupuy) Groves. She was a resident of the Rancho Santa Fe area for over 30 years and a member and former treasurer of the San Diego Opera Guild. She was the widow of Leighton McLaughlin who was a managing partner for the accounting firm of Arthur Young and Company, Chicago, Ill., and a native of Charlotte. Memorial services are Saturday, July 8, at 5 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Delora J. McWhorter Delora "Dee" J. McWhorter, 61, of Mulliken died Oct. 30, 1995, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. She was preceded in death by her father, H. Dean Dodge. Services were Nov. 2 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Harrie Hoekwater officiating. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfeild Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth, also known as SPYs Scholarship Fund. _______________ John Madry Jr. John Madry Jr., 67, of Bellevue died Sept. 10, 1995, at his home. Mr. Madry was born April 2, 1928, in Bellevue, the son of John and Katherine (Dlugosz) Madry, Sr. He attended Bellevue schools. He worked 35 years as a pressman for the A.E. Hoover Company, Charlotte, retiring in 1989. He also farmed in the Bellevue area. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue. He married Ernestine Betz Jan. 19, 1952, in Bellevue. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Theodore; and one sister Wanda Bunchish. Prayer services were Sept. 13 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, and a Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 14, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Bellevue, with the Rev. James Mathias officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may b e made to the Good Samaritan Hospice Care. _______________ Robert M. Mahar Robert M. Mahar, 81, of Vermontville died June 13, 1995, at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Mahar was born in Eaton County, the son of Michael and Nora (Spencer) Mahar. He was a farmer and former Oldsmobile employee. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Clara Hardy Mahar, two grandsons, Duane and Steven Swift, one great-grandson, Gary Kerjes, his stepmother, Nellie (Moyer) Mahar, and one brother, Bernard. Services were June 16 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Parkinsons Association. _______________ Gordon D. Main Gordon D. Main, 64, of Eaton Rapids died May 25, 1995. Mr. Main was born April 9, 1931, in Elkhart, Ind., the son of David and Esther Main. He was past chairman of the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications of American Association. He was past president and active member of the Capital City Old Car Club and chaired the building project for the new club building. He was a member of the Buick Club of American and Buick Skylark Club. He was president of the Palm Lake Social Club of the Gardens, Parrish, Fla., a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #288, BPOE Elks Sarasota Lodge #1519, Holt Eagles Lodge, and an exemplary member of "The Shack". He was a long time member of Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club and started his business known as Main Electronics Company selling amateur radio equipment. He was instrumental in starting the sound and high end audio business to a state of the art standards and calibration laboratory doing calibration for many, including the big three automakers. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Milllie Frank. Services were May 30 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment was in Fowler Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, East Team, 433 8th Ave. West, Palmetto, Fla. 34221, American Lung Association, 403 Seymour, Lansing, MI 48933, or Hospice of Greater Lansing, 6035 Executive Drive, Suite 103, Lansing, MI 48911. _______________ Harriet R. Maitland Harriet Ruth "Dee" Maitland, 69, of Eaton Rapids, died Sept. 13, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Maitland was born April 15, 1926, in Marinette, Wis., the daughter of Oscar and Avadna (Crosby) Carlson. She attended the Mount Hope Church in Lansing and was a member of the Eaton Rapids Hospital Auxiliary and the Eaton Rapids Rocking Chair Deserters Senior Center. Services were Sept. 16 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Robin Clair officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Hospital Auxiliary or the Eaton Rapids Senior Center. _______________ Marie Mann Marie Mann, 91, formerly of Vermontville, died Jan. 7, 1995, at Herrick Memorial Hospital, Tecumseh. Mrs. Mann was born in Hillsdale County, the daughter of William and Amanda (Towne) George. Services are Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Windle Davis officiating. Interment is in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. _______________ Roger D. Martens Roger D. Martens, 73, of Bellevue died April 7, 1995, at Battle Creek Health System, Leila Site. Mr. Martens was born Nov. 7, 1919, in Bellevue, to Rupert and Louise (Gasser) Martens. He was a 1937 graduate of Bellevue High School. He worked for Henry Hardware and the Lakey Paint Store in Battle Creek before becoming a professional painter. He retired in 1976. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1941-1945 serving the Asian and Pacific Theaters in the 1689th Engineering Battalion. He was serving as Bellevue Village President, pro-temp since April of 1991. He has been on the village council since April 1981 and also served on the Village Fire board from 1981 to 1994. He was a member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church and the Bellevue Lions Club and was active in many Bellevue community affairs.. He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Martens; brothers, Kenneth, Donald, and Gordon; and a sister, Barbara Brownell. Services were April 20 at the Bellevue United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Sanders officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Bellevue United Methodist Church or the Bellevue Fire Department. _______________ Leona E. Mason Leona E. Mason, 72, of Stanton, died May 24, 1995, at Belding Christian Nursing Home. Mrs. Mason was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Charlotte, the daughter of Burt and Laura (Allen) Taylor. She married Alfred Mason in Charlotte on Aug. 9, 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, Aug. 2, 1994, one son, Gary Mason in Jan. 1992, one sister, Fern Gussy, and two brothers, Morris and Lowell Taylor. Arrangements were made by the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding. _______________ Lucille E. Mast Lucille E. Mast, 73, of Vermontville died June 3, 1995, at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Mast was born Oct. 21, 1921, in Beatrice, Neb., the daughter of John and Bertha (Rowe) Larson. She was employed with Pennock Hospital in Hastings for 21 years before retiring. She attended the Sunfield Church of the Brethren, and was a member of the Sunfield Sr. Citizens Group.. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Virginia Mast, and one sister-in-law, Aunt Tillie. Services were June 7 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Ken Vogt officiating. _______________ Leona Mae Meyers Leona Mae Meyers, 69, of Sunfield died July 18, 1995, at Thornapple Manor Nursing Home in Hastings. Mrs. Meyers was born in Watertown Township April 20, 1926, the daughter of Frank Ward and Lola Aungst (SheetsP. She married Howard Meyers Sept. 16, 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; both parents, one daughter, Patricia Meyers; and one grandson, Timothy Kenyon. Services were held July 21 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield, with Rev. Harris Hoekwater of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at East Sebewa Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. _______________ Marion A. Mikesell Marion Arthur Mikesell, 83, of Battle Creek, formerly of Charlotte, died Nov. 15, 1995, at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall. Mr. Mikesell was born Nov. 30, 1911, in Eaton County, the son of Albertus Levi and Mary (Halsey) Mikesell. He was a lifelong resident of the Charlotte area. He married Fanny Aristine (Higbie) Nov. 29, 1936. He had been a driver and handyman for the Eaton Farm Bureau Coop for 26 years before retiring. He was a member of the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fanny in 1984, and one son, Douglas in 1951. Services were Nov. 18 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Mikesell officiating. Interment was in the Munger Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene. _______________ Edward H. Milbourn Edward H. Milbourn, 86, of Olivet died Jan. 10, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Milbourn was born in Lansing Township, Ingham County, the son of John and Nancy (Kingsbury) Milbourn and had been an Olivet, Charlotte, and Bellevue resident for over 50 years. He was a retired United States mail contractor for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys in 1991, two daughters, Donna Delaphiano and Marion Joyner, and one granddaughter, Denise Milbourn. Services were Jan. 13 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Pastor Al Dietzel officiating. Interment was in the Balcom Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Herbert O. Milbourn Herbert Otis "Bit" Milbourn, 76, of Eaton Rapids died Nov. 9, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Milbourn was born Aug. 30, 1919, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Clark and Vina Belle (Miller) Milbourn. He was a member of the Eaton Rapids Church of the Nazarene and a veteran of WWII serving in the 86th Infantry Battalion in the South Pacific. He was the owner and operator of the Holmes Street Barber Shohp in Lansing, and later was employed with Meijer Barber Shops. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vina Dawson, and Irene Saultman. Services were Nov. 13 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Gary Bright officiating. Military graveside services followed with honors presented by both the American Legion Post #15, and the VFW Post #1283. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Allen H. Miller Allen H. Miller, 73, of Eaton Rapids died April 4, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Miller was born in Eaton Rapids, the son of David Sr. and Lois (Terryll) Miller. He was a general contractor and carpenter. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids and the Gideons International. He was preceded in death by his father, David Miller Sr.; his mother, Lois Miller; one brother, Clare Miller; and one son, Allen Terryll Miller. Services were April 7 at the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Evans officiating. Interment was in the Brickyard Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Casket bearers were Sean Miller, Jeffery Miller, A. Christopher Miller, Lawrence Miller, Joshua McGilliard, Steven Miller, and Keith Miller. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Gideons International, or the American Cancer Society. _______________ Bobby Miller Bobby Miller, 26, of Eaton Rapids died Nov. 1, 1995, in Onondaga Township, Ingham County, as the result of an automobile accident. He was a member of the Island City Baptist Church. He was active in the martial arts in the Eaton Rapids area receiving his black belt in 1991. He was preceded in death by his grandfather/father, Wardie Miller. Services were Nov. 5 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. James Dial officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bobby Miller Family Fund. _______________ Darlene E. Miller Darlene E. Miller, 59, life resident of Eaton Rapids died Dec. 23, 1995, at her residence following a terminal illness. Mrs. Miller was born Sept. 21, 1936, in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Elmer and Rachael (Moore) Higgins. She was a 1954 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School, a member of the Eaton Rapids Community Christian Church, and was retired from Island View Adult Foster Care Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Miller, March 19, 1982. Services were Dec. 27, at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Steven Klink officiating. Cremation followed with inurnment of ashes to follow at the Fowler Cemetery in rural Eaton Rapids on the Higgins family plot at a later date. _______________ Earle J. Miller Earle J. Miller, 83, of Dimondale, formerly of Eaton Rapids died Nov. 28, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Miller was born Dec. 22, 1911, the first child of David and Lois (Terryll) Miller. He was a resident of the Eaton Rapids area for 80 years, moving to Dimondale in 1992. He attended school in Eaton Rapids until the age of eight, when the family moved to the Brickyard neighborhood west of Eaton Rapids. School for him was the one room Brickyard School west of Eaton Rapids, which he always referred to as "one of the great educational institutions of this nation" and this was his serious conclusion. Upon finishing the eighth grade, he attended Eaton Rapids High School, being graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1929. Active in the Eaton Rapids High School Alumni Association, he was president of the association in 1956, a long time member of the Alumni Board, and was a life member of this board in recent years. Although he did not go directly from high school into college, Earle did attend Michigan State University in the early 1950's (then 25 years out of high school) where he studied psychology and public administration. He went to work for the United States Post Office in Eaton Rapids in 1930, where he progressed from mail carrier to clerical assignments until 1941, when he became Assistant Postmaster, a position he held until taking voluntary retirement at the close of 1966. He then went into mail communications service at Michigan State University in early 1967 where he remained until 1970. In 1970, he became office manager for the newly formed State of Michigan Office of Criminal Justice Programs, transferring later to the Department of State where he was a Field Safety Officer doing driver's license road testing. Upon reaching Social Security retirement age he left the paid work force in 1973. Earle Miller was a writer, known as a down-to-earth philosopher. For many years, he wrote a weekly column in Eaton Rapids newspapers under the heading, "Shooting the Rapids." He also used his dry humor to entertain as toastmaster for banquets. He was a community service activist, heading campaigns and serving as chairman for the March of Dimes and Community Chest in Eaton Rapids. He was one of the founders of the Community Activity Council there, serving as secretary-treasurer of it for several years. An active Kiwanis Club member for 42 years, Earle was president of the Eaton Rapids Club in 1950, then as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan Kiwanis in 1956, and again as Lieutenant Governor in 1982-83. In recent years, he was a Road Runner for the Michigan Council of Past Lt. Governors, ready to help Kiwanis in Michigan whenever needed. He was an enthusiastic volunteer for the Eaton Rapids Kiwanis Club Special Olympics. Earle believed in organizations. As a member of the Letter Carriers Association, he was one of the first union members in Eaton Rapids. Later, he was a member of the Post Office Clerks Association, and while serving as Assistant Postmaster, served two terms as President of the Michigan Association of Postal Supervisors. Mr. Miller had a long career of service to the Methodist Church. As one of his pastors once remarked in a public introduction, Miller had started with years of teaching church school then went on to "hold every job in the Methodist Church except pastor." He was a member of the District Board of Lay Activities and ended his church activities in any assignment as a missiounary to Alaska in the winter of 1964. As soon as he was retired and outside of Civil Service restrictions, he was active in Eaton County Democratic Party circles. He ran for State Representative in 1974 and 1976 and was an energetic supportor of Congressman Howard Wolpe. His influence was felt in public education. For a number of years he served on Eaton Rapids school study committees and Eaton County school studies. He was a member of the Eaton Rapids Board of Education for 12 years, 10 of those years as secretary of the board in the days when the work of this office was performed by the person carrying the title. Active in the Save the Bur Oak Committee, Earle was instrumental in 1994-95 in saving from destruction the giant bur oak tree which still stands majestically behind the Eaton Rapids Post Office. The tree was named the Earle Miller Oak in his honor in 1995. Earle loved to play golf and was a good player. He helped to found the Eaton Rapids Businessman's Thursday night golf league which plays at Bonnie View Golf Course. He played in many golf leagues and most recently won the 1994 Lansing Seniors All-City Golf Tournament for players over 80. An avid bird watcher and cat lover, Earle was a kind, patient, and gentle man. He made this world a richer place by serving Eaton Rapids, the community he so dearly loved. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and Clare Miller. Services were Dec. 1 at the First Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids, with the Pastor Tom Evans officiating. Interment was in the Munger Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers were Al Rumrill, Lew Knaggs, and Keith Shelly. Casket bearers were Tom Lafferty, Brian Miller, Bruce Miller, Mark Miller, Charles Cartwright, and Linton Davidson. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Eaton Rapids Kiwanis Club for Special Olympics in memory of Earle Miller. _______________ Lois L. Miller Lois L. Miller, 75, of Cheboygan, formerly of Eaton Rapids, died March 30, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Miller was born in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of John and Louise Schied and was a 1938 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. She was a bookkeeper for many years for Miller Dairy Farms Ice Cream and was later a medical librarian at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital, retiring in 1974 after 20 years of service. She married Everett Lease who died and married Ralph Miller March 8, 1972, in Ingham County. They later moved to Aloaha near Cheboygan. She was active and a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, its bell choir, Joy Circle, and United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the SnowMobile club Welcome Wagon (lunch bunch) and Birthday Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Everett Lease in April 1969. Services were April 1 at St. Paul's UMC with the Rev. Robert Carmin officiating. Services were also held April 3 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Merton H. Miller Merton H. Miller, 85, of Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, died April 27, 1995. Mr. Miller was born in Eaton County, the son of Willard and Minnie Shaver. He served with the United States Army Medics during World War II and was a machine repairman with Walker Manufacturing, Jackson, retiring in 1971. He was a member of Local #660, Jackson. He was preceded in death by his wives, Ruby (Wood) and Ethel (Morier). Services were May 1, 1995, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Donna Brown officiating. Interment was in the Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson. _______________ Russell E. Mills Russell Eugene Mills, 49, of Olivet died June 19, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Mills was born in Vermontville, the son of Otus and Winifred (Gorton) Mills. He was employed at General Motors and Masterbuilt, and was assistant coach for the Bellevue Golf Team. Services were June 23 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. John Toth officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery. _______________ Edith E. Moore Edith E. Moore, 98, of Charlotte died Nov. 4, 1995, at Tendercare South, Lansing. Mrs. Moore was born Nov. 9, 1896, in Brookfield Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Frederick and Della (Force) Spicer. She was employed at Michigan State University for 20 years, retiring in 1962. She was a member of the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer in 1969, two sisters, Blanche Stevens in 1969 and Helen Peters in 1989, and one brother, Ralph Spicer in 1953. Services are Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Duane Royston officiating. Interment is in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene. _______________ Kriss A. Musselman Kriss Allen Musselman, 34, of Charlotte died July 19, 1995. Mr. Musselman was born in Coldwater, the son of Jim and Janice (Hunt) Musselman. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1979 and was a supervisor at Kmart in Charlotte. He was also employed parttime at Bruno's Party Store in Charlotte. He was active in many community projects, a member of 4-H and Scouts as a child, an avid golfer, member of Ducks Unlimited and the Republican Party, and a former member of the Charlotte Lions Club. Services were July 22 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited or the Charlotte Public Library. _______________ Rev. Floyd Nagel The Rev. Floyd Nagel, 92, of Grand Ledge died July 15, 1995. The Rev. Nagel was born June 23, 1903, in Grand Rapids, the son of James and Nena Nagel. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Middleville High School. He received theological training at the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Ill., and spent 55 years in the ministry, having five pastorates. His final pastorate was at the Oneida Gospel Church where he served for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel in 1989. Services were July 18 at the Oneida Gospel Church, Grand Ledge. Interment was in the Strange Cemetery, Oneida Township. Arrangements were made by the Peters and Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. _______________ Brian D. Neeley Brian Donald Neeley, 28, of Homer died Dec. 1, 1995, of injuries sustained in a single car accident on 29 1/2 Mile Road, north of O Drive N., in Clarence Township. Also killed in the accident was his brother, Robert Andrew Neeley. Mr. Neeley was born March 31, 1967, in Skokie, Ill., the son of Barry and Helen (Fry) Neeley. He lived most of his life in the area, attending Marshall Public Schools. He married the former Monnie Sue Freeman in Battle Creek June 30, 1989. He had been employed at Rennco, Inc., in Homer for four-and-one-half years.. Graveside services are Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brian Neeley Memorial Fund. _______________ Robert A. Neeley Robert Andrew Neeley, 27, of Bellevue, died Dec. 1, 1995, of injuries sustained in a single car accident on 29 1/2 Mile Road, north of O Drive N., Clarence Township. Also killed in the accident was his brother, Brian Donald Neeley. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Marshall Public Schools. He was employed by Masterbilt in Olivet. Prior employment included at II Stanely, Battle Creek. He was engaged to marry Kimberlie Haefele of Springport in two weeks. Graveside services are Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall. Arrangements were made by the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Neeley Memorial Fund. _______________ Clifford A. Nelson Clifford A. Nelson, 85, of Greenville died Jan. 23, 1995, at his home in Florida. Mr. Nelson was born Oct. 21, 1909, in Sidney, the son of Albert and Marie (Peterson) Nelson. He was a retired field engineer in the food vending service and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Services were Jan. 30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville, with the Rev. James Foster officiating. Arrangements were made by the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. _______________ Fran E. Nelson Fran Elain Nelson, 34, of Webberville, formerly of Charlotte, died Jan. 1, 1995, as the result of a fire in her home. Mrs. Nelson was born in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Homer Ward and Betty (Dornan) Snow Jr. She was a certified aide with Burcham Hills in East Lansing. Services were Jan. 5 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Randy Royston officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Phillip M. Nelson Jr. Phillip Michael Nelson Jr., 3, of Webberville, died as the result of a fire at his home. Phillip was born in Lansing, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Nelson. Services were Jan. 5 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Randy Royston officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Phillip M. Nelson Sr. Phillip "Lugnut" Michael Nelson Sr., 35, of Webberville died Jan. 1, 1995, as the result of a fire in his home. Mr. Nelson was a mechanic and laborer for Waterland Trucking. Services were Jan. 5 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Randy Royston officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Nancy B. Ness Nancy B. Ness, 56, of Englewood, Fla., died July 19, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Ness was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Redford Township. She had been a resident of Eaton Rapids for 23 years and was a bank teller for several banks in the Lansing area, retiring from the Independent Bank in Eaton Rapids before moving to Florida 3 years ago. She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Thomas; and two sisters, Elizabeth Schaibly, and Phyllis Feguer. Services were July 26 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Gary Bright, Pastor of the Eaton Rapids Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment was in the Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. _______________ Dora E. Nevins Dora E. Nevins, 89, of Eaton Rapids died April 14, 1995, at the Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Nevins was born Aug. 6, 1905, in Ingham County, the daughter of George and Maude (Thompson) Morgan. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids, and retired from the Eaton Rapids Public Schools in 1967 after 36 years of teaching in several different schools. She was also a member of the Eaton County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel and Order of Eastern Star #241, the U&I Club, and Business and Professional Women's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of 19 years, the Rev. Leslie Nevins in 1969. Services are Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at the First UMC, Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Tom Evans officiating. Interment is in the Brickyard Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. _______________ Junior W. Newberry Junior W. Newberry, 73, of Bellevue died Jan. 11, 1995, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Newberry was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Battle Creek, the son of Daniel and Florence (Weatherbee) Newberry. He married Kathryn Hefflebower Dec. 10, 1943, at the First Baptist Church, Bellevue. He served in the United States Naval Air Force during World War II as an aviation machinist mate, first class, from 1942-45. He was employed with Central Advertising Co. as a painter, as a carpenter, then as a dealer for Awco Aluminum Projects before working for Clark Equipment in 1951 from which he retired in 1981 as head of the battery department. He was a member of Thornapple VFW Post #8260, Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, Elaine Newberry, Maxine Palmer, Jessie White, Ardis Morrison, and Norma Wichterman, and one brother, Maurice. Services were Jan.14 at the First Baptist Church, Bellevue, with Pastor Don Francis officiating. Interment wasa in the Ellis Cemetery, Assyria Township. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice Care or First Baptist Church Parking Lot Fund. _______________ Naomi Newcomb Naomi Clapper Newcomb, 64, of El Cajon, Calif., died Feb. 4, 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lela Roth and Clyde Clapper. Funeral Mass was Feb. 7 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. _______________ George E. Newcomer George Emery Newcomer, 63, of Charlotte died April 9, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Newcomer was born in Charlotte, the son of George and Alice (McCalpin) Newcomer. He was a Korean War Veteran of four years, serving with the United States Navy and a past president of the Charlotte White Feather Archery Club. He was also a member of the UAW Local #652, Quarter Century Club, Tin Can Sailors Association, and Charlotte American Legion Post #42. He was secretary of the James E. Kyes Destroyer #787 Reunion Association. He was employed by Buick-Olds-Cadillac of Lansing as an oiler for heavy machinery for 34 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by one brother, James in 1979, and his parents. Private services are being held. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Clayton A. Newland Clayton A. Newland, 81, of Nashville, died April 10, 1995, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Newland was born Sept. 4, 1913, in Hastings, the son of Bert and Pearl (Kerr) Newland. He was raised in Campbell county, Wyoming, and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1931. He married Nettie Mae Stauffer on May 3, 1940, in Hastings and they owned and operated the Maple Grove County Store in the early 1950's and farmed in Maple Grove Township for 20 years. He drove bus for the Delton Schools, worked at Highland Dairy in Hastings, Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek, and retired from Clark Equipment Inc. in Battle Creek after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Charlotte Commandry #37, Zabud Council of Battle Creek, Royal Arch Masons Chapter #171 Nashville, lifetime member of Nashville Lodge #225 F&AM, and Commander of Hastings Commandry #56 in 1970 and 1980. He attended Nashville Baptist Church and was an active volunteer at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Newland. Services were April 13 at the Nashville Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, with the Nashville Masonic Lodge officiating. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library, Nashville. _______________ Frances Nicholas Frances "Fran" Nicholas, 70, of Reseda, Calif., died Nov. 29, 1995, in California. Mrs. Nicholas was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Ionia, the daughter of James and Agnes (Perrott) Corbett. She was a former member of the First Congregational Church, Eaton Rapids. She retired from the V.A. Hospital in California in 1994 having previously been employed by the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital as a registered nurse. Memorial services will be Monday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m., at the First Comgregational Church, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Carl Sundermeyer officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 17, from 4-6 p.m. at the church. Arrangements were made by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, First Congregational Church, the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital, of to Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Clyde H. Nichols Clyde H. "Nick" Nichols, 62, of Battle Creek, formerly of Charlotte, died April 13, 1995, at the Battle Creek Health Systems, Leila Site, Battle Creek, after being ill one day. Mr. Nichols was born Oct. 10, 1932, in Portland, the son of Mahlon and Ala (Moore) Nichols. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1950. He served with the United States Army in the Korean Conflict from 1952-54. He had been employed by Kellogg's in Battle Creek for 40 years before retiring in 1993 and was a member of the Kellogg's 25-Year Club. He was the secretary of the Tuesday night Major Bowling League at Springlake Lanes and the Friday night league at ken Nottke's Bowl, both in Battle Creek. He received an award at a banquet at the American Legion club house in 1987 for 50 years of entertaining area groups with his piano playing and was also honored by VFW Post #2406, Charlotte, for many years of entertaining people in Charlotte. His marriage to his first wife, Charlene Huffman, ended in divorce. He married his second wife in Battle Creek in 1984. Services were April 15 at the Farley-Estes Funeral Home, Battle Creek, with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Interment is in the Portland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. _______________ Thomas H. Nichols Thomas "Tom" H. Nichols, 78, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Charlotte, died May 18, 1995, in Florida. Mr. Nichols was born in Sunfield, the son of Glenn and Sarah (Lusk) Nichols. He served with the United States Army during World War II where he was in the initial D-Day assault June 6, 1946, and was wounded that day. He was a car business salesman for 32 years for Robert Holmes Buick and Erick Henkel Lincoln-Mercury, both of Battle Creek. He was a life member and the oldest living past commander of VFW Post #2406, Charlotte, and a member of the Parkview Baptist Church, Lakeland. Services were May 22 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the VFW Post #2406 Building Fund. _______________ Dora Jane Nisse Dora Jane Nisse, 78, of Potterville dued Aug. 29, 1995, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Mrs. Nisse was the daughter of Harmon and Ella (Crandall) Saylor. She was a bookkeeper for Michigan National Bank before her retirement. She also worked for the Ingham County Humane Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and one son, Ronald. Services were Sept. 1 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Paul Bailey officiating. Interment was in the Benton Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Humane Society or Project Choice. _______________ George M. Olinger Jr. George M. "Bud" Olinger Jr., 66, of McKean, Penn., formerly of Harrison, died Sept. 18, 1995, at St. Vincent Health Center. Mr. Olinger was born in Canton, Ohio, the son of George and Dora (Baer) Searfoss July 19, 1929, but celebrated his birthday July 23. He was a 1947 graduate of Alburn High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Michigan Bell Telephone in 1983 with 28 years of service and was a life member of Holt Lodge #572 F&AM, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both of Harrison, and was a social member of the St. Francis Usher's Club of McKean. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dora Searfoss, and adoptive parents, George and Anne Olinger. Private services were held by the family. Arrangements were made by the Burton Funeral Home, Erie, Penn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, West Pennsylvania Chapter, 2 Gateway Center, 13 North, Pittsburgh, Penn. 15222. _______________ Lawrence Ormsbee Lawrence Ormsbee, 74, of Bellevue, died April 11, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Lansing, where he had been a patient for eight days. Mr. Ormsbee was born April 30, 1920, in Bellevue, the son of Charles and Emma (Burton) Ormsbee. He served with Company F, 145th Infantry, from 1941-45. He received the Bronze Star medal, the first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbon with two bronze stars, six Overseas Service Bars, and the Philippine Liberation ribbon with one bronze star. He married Lamoyne Dull Dec. 20, 1947, in Battle Creek. A metal lather in the construction business, he was employed by the B.C. Shuemann Co., Battle Creek, retiring to Florida in 1983, then returning to Bellevue. He was a member of the Lathers' Local #1028, Bay City, and American Legion in Lansing. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Louis, and Francis, and one sister, Margaret Evans. Services were April 14 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Local TB and Emphysema Association. _______________ Harbison Orr Harbison Orr, 88, of Eaton Rapids, died Oct. 26, 1995, at his home. Mr. Orr was born Nov. 10, 1906, in Brandon Twp., Jackson County, Iowa. His family moved to Eaton Rapids when he was a young boy. He was the owner of Orr's Plumbing in Eaton Rapids for many years before going to work for Consumers Power Company, from which he retired in 1971. After retiring he repaired appliances and delivered Meals on Wheels throughout Eaton County. He was a life member of Eaton Rapids Lodge #63, Life Member Royal Arch Mason, Honorary Member, Leslie #212, Honorary Member Dimondale #449, and Honorary Member Mason #70. He held a 32nd degree Mason of Scottish Rite Body in Grand Rapids, was local chairman for Scottish Rite in Eaton Rapids for many years, had been president of Eaton Rapids Masonic Temple Association, a 50 year member of O.E.S. Chapter #241, and was a member of the Eaton Rapids Flying Club. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol until abolished. He also was a member of the Eaton Rapids First Methodist Church. He married Orpha Wyman Feb. 2, 1929, and had been married 53 years before she died in July 0f 1982. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Services were Oct. 29 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. A Masonic Memorial Service was held the evening of Oct. 29 provided by the Eaton Rapids Lodge #63 F&AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or the Eaton Rapids Masonic Temple Association. _______________ Ola N. Osterman Ola Nita Osterman, 81, of Nashville died Nov. 13, 1995. Mrs. Osterman was born May 18, 1914, in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of William and Alma (Althouse) Cruttenden. She retired from Hastings Square Furniture Company and worked in several Nashville area nursing homes. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland and attended the Battle Creek Alzheimer Support Group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, Jan. 17, 1989; three brothers, and one sister. Graveside services were Nov. 16 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association. _______________ Edith L. Overmyer Edith L. Overmyer, 80, of Charlotte died Jan. 4, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte, after an extended illness. Mrs. Overmyer was born in Charlotte, the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Storrs) Bush, and had been a lifelong area resident. She married Ralph Overmyer March 30, 1940. She was a member and Past Matron of Maple City Chapter #218 Order of Eastern Star, a past president of Eaton County Association OES, Past Grand Representative of Alabama in Michigan OES, secretary of her chapter for 15 years, and held several other offices during her membership. She was also a member of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 1969. Services are Saturday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Burkhead- Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Z. William Colson and Maple City Chapter #218 OES officiating. Inurnment is in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple City Chapter #218 OES or the First Congregational Church. _______________ Francis K. Overmyer Francis Keith Overmyer, 78, of Charlotte died Jan. 31, 1995. Mr. Overmyer was the son of Ralph Waldo and Hazel (Cole) Overmyer. He was a custodian at Charlotte Public Schools, retiring in 1981. He also worked at Mungers Hardware, Coast to Coast Hardware, and owned and operated Overmyer's Gun Shop. He was a life member of the Eagles FOE #3552, and a member of the Buck Club. Services are 10 a.m. today, Feb. 4, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment will be in the Fennville Cemetery. _______________ Francis M. Page Francis M. Page, 89, of Charlotte, formerly of Hastings and Potterville, died Friday, March 3, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility after a long illness. Mr. Page was born in Hudson, the son of Charles L. and Nellie M. (Phelps) Page and had lived most of his life in Eaton County. He attended Eaton Rapids High School. He had been employed by the Oldsmobile Division, General Motors, Lansing, retiring in 1966 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Potterville Lodge 367 F&AM, the Potterville OES 413, was a former Potterville Mayor and Councilman, and had been a member of the Potterville Fire Department for many years. He married the former Meta L. Jacox on Feb. 17, 1925. She preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 1985. Services were held March 6 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel in Charlotte with Rev. Thomas Peters officiating. Interment is in the Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ Harry E. Paige Harry E. Paige, 91, of Olivet died Feb. 4, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Paige was born in Battle Creek, the son of Leo and Charlotte (Lafayette) Paige and had been an Olivet resident for 64 years. He married Cora Coplin Jan. 4, 1925. He was a long time farmer and also worked for Union Steam Pump in Battle Creek during World War II and later, for Kellogg Plumbing, Olivet, from which he retired. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora June 13, 1980, one son, Darwin, and one brother, Walter. Services are Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead- Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Jose Flores officiating. Interment is in the Bosworth Cemetery near Olivet. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Edna Pannkuk Edna Fladeboe Pannkuk, 85, formerly of Charlotte, died Feb. 1, 1995, while wintering in Mesa, Ariz. Mrs. Pannkuk was employed for many years by Wilcox-Gay and Aluminum Extrusions, both in Charlotte, as a photograph and draftswoman. She was a lifelong member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett while the couple lived in Estes Park, Colo., and one sister, Eunice Whitinger. Memorial services will be held later in her home town on Lisbon, N.D. _______________ Erwan L. Parker Erwan Leslie "Les" Parker, 70, of Charlotte died Feb. 12, 1995. Mr. Parker was an employee of Aluminum Extrusions-Hoover of Charlotte for 38 years until his retirement. He was a member of Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Nov. 15, 1981, and friend Norma Carpenter Jan. 22, 1995. Visitation is Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment is in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Elsie L. Parr Elsie L. Parr, 83, of Charlotte died Oct. 4, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Parr was born in Charlotte, the daughter of Albert and Lula (Mitchell) Root. She was employed at the former Blue Ribbon Crreamery, and a member of the Charlotte Country Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, in 1973, and one daughter, Sue Ballman, in 1994. Services were Oct. 9 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery. _______________ Lynn C. Peabody Lynn C. Peabody, 90, of Sunfield died Dec. 30, 1994, in Sunfield. Mr. Peabody was born Oct. 23, 1904, in Sunfield, the son of Nathan and Gladeus Peabody. He married Bernice Compton Oct. 10, 1925. At the age of 16 he lived and farmed in the mid 1970's. He also worked at the Sunfield Elevator for 24 y ears before retiring. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, in 1971, one brother, James Peabody, and one sister, Hildred Hynes. Services were Jan. 2, at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. The pallbearers will be Eddie and Rick Ireland, Charlie Bumgardner, Scott Smith, and Verd and Robert Rumfield. Interment was in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.'s Scholarship Fund or the First Responders. _______________ Vivian E. Peck Vivian E. Peck, 78, of Flint, formerly of Olivet, died March 10, 1995. Mrs. Peck was born in Battle Creek March 13, 1916, and had been a resident of Olivet, Flint, Flushing, and Arizona. She was a 1938 graduate of the Battle Creek Community Hospital. She married Wendall Peck Oct. 18, 1938. She was a registered nurse at McLaren Regional Medical Center and a member of the Mayfair Bible Church and had been a volunteer at Genessee Memorial Hospital. She was preceded by her husband, Wendall in 1980. Services are today, Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the Sunset Chapel of Reigle Funeral Home, Flint, with Pastor Dean Stewart officiating. Interment is in the Battle Creek Memorial Association Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayfair Bible Church. _______________ Sadie M. PeLong Sadie M. PeLong, 88, of Charlotte, died Sunday, March 5, 1995, at the Parker Adult Residence, Williamston, after an extended illness. Mrs. PeLong was born in Mendon, the daughter of Perrin and Sadie (Miller) Himebaugh. She was a 1924 graduate of Mendon High School, has been a Charlotte resident for 45 years, and was a member of the Lawrence Ave. United Methodist Church. Services will be 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 7, at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lawrence Ave. United Methodist Church. _______________ Daniel S. Peters Daniel S. Peters, 42, of Menominee died March 21, 1995, of a heart attack. Mr. Peters was born July 4, 1952, in Zion, Ill., and has lived in Michigan since 1953 when his father became pastor of the Camden and Montgomery United Methodist Churches in Hillsdale County. He was a 1971 graduate of Potterville High School and received a degree from Adrian College in 1975. After graduation from Adrian, he and his wife, Laurie, moved to Australia where they taught school for two years. Then they taught for two years in Nebraska before moving to the Upper Peninsula where they had been teaching in the Menominee Schools for four-and-one-half years. He was very active as a negotiator in the school systems and served as president of the local teachers' association. He was involved with the Young Men's Christian Association swimming program. He was active in the Menominee United Methodist Church and Marquette District. He had served as a camp counselor and camp dean for many years, both in the Upper and Lower peninsulas. He planned to enter the ministry of the UMC. Services were March 24 at the Menominee UMC. Cremation took place in Green Bay, Wis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Menominee UMC, the Potterville UMC, or the YMCA of Marinette, Wis., for swimming scholarships. _______________ Col. William M. Peterson Col. (retired) William M. Peterson, 85, of Advance, N.C., formerly of Charlotte, died Nov. 15, 1994, at the Bermuda Village Health Center, Advance, N.C. Col. Peterson was born Dec. 19, 1910, the son of Roy and Caddie (Merritt) Peterson in Brownstown, Ill. He attended the Vandalea, Ill., schools and the University of Illinois. He was a salesman in Michigan until World War II when he enlisted as a private. He was commissioned through OCS and assigned to the 90th Infantry Division of Gen. George Patton's Third Army. At the end of the war, he helped set up school for the training of constabulary troops for occupation in Bavaria and served as Provost Marshall of the 2nd Constabulary Brigade, serving in Munich, Germany. Following his release from the military, he continued in sales with Standard Oil (now AMOCO). He was recalled to serve with the Michigan National Guard. He attended Command and General Staff School in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Army War College in Carlisle, Penn. He served on Division Staff as G-3, was a Battle Group and Brigade Commander, and ended his military career as Property and Fiscal Officer for the state of Michigan. He received a number of military honors, including two bronze stars and a citation by Gen. Charles deGaulle for exceptional services rendered during the Liberation of France. The Belgian government awarded him the Crox Militaire de ze Classe in October 1946. He was a long time member of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Masons, and Shriners in Charlotte. After moving to Bermuda Village four-and-one- half years ago, he joined the Presbyterian Church of Clemmons and Bermuda Run Country Club, Advance. Memorial services are Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner and the Rev. Z. William Colson officiating. Former Lt. Gov. James Brickley will also speak. Memorial contributions may be made to Courthouse Square Association, Charlotte. _______________ Donald M. Pfiester Donald M. Pfiester, 84, of Eaton Rapids, died Oct. 26, 1995, in Dimondale. Mr. Pfiester was born Oct. 9, 1911, in Eaton Rapids Twp., the son of Max and Myrta (Clark) Pfiester. He retired from Michigan Packaging Company in 1979. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha in 1994. Services were Oct. 28 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri County Office on Aging, Meals on Wheels. _______________ Genevieve M. Phillips Genevieve Mae Phillips, 89, of Vermontville died April 23, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Phillips was born in Windsor Township, the daughter of Charles and Ella (Weaver) Stierley. She was a housewife and member of the Vermontville Bible Church, teaching Sunday School for over 50 years. Services are Wednesday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. James Thompson officiating. Interment was in the Woodland Cemetery, Vermontville. _______________ Mary G. Phillips Mary Gertrude Phillips, 85, of Lansing died Sept. 26, 1995. Mrs. Phillips was born Aug. 3, 1910, in Erie, Penn. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burdett, in 1990. Services were Sept. 29 at the Church of the Resurrection with the Rev. William Koenigsknecht officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. _______________ Mary A. Pickmosa Mary Alice Pickmosa, 90, of Charlotte died May 31, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Pickmosa was born in Cadillac, the daughter of William and Maybelle (Sawyer) Hodges. She was a registered nurse at Ford Hospital, and also a teacher. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Dorothy R. Pierce Dorothy R. Pierce, 69, of Eaton Rapids died April 3, 1995, at the Dobie Road Nursing Home, Okemos, after a long illness. Mrs. Pierce was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Lansing, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Hopkins) McMann. She had been a resident of Eaton Rapids since 1944 and had been employed by Dart Container of Mason for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale in 1982. Services were April 10 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Wayne H. Pifer Wayne Hicks Pifer, 69, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Sept. 29, 1995, in Wilmington, Dela. Mr. Pifer was born in Pontiac, the son of Hazel (Hicks) and Frank Pifer. He was an ordained minister and retired missionary with the Central American Mission until 1970 and a former employee of Columbia International University until 1970 and a former employee of Columbia International University until 1990. He was a member of the Columbia Evangelical Church. Visitation is Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Talbert-Shives Funeral Home, Columbia, S.C. Services are Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Columbia Evangelical Church. Interment is in the Woodridge Memorial Park. _______________ Evelyn I. Pomeroy Evelyn I. Pomeroy, 80, of Eaton Rapids died Aug. 31, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Pomeroy was born Aug. 19, 1915, the daughter of Charles and Nancy Ann (Fosnight) Powell. She was a member of the Eaton Rapids Church of the Nazarene, and the Eaton Rapids Rocking chair deserters. Services were Sept. 2 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Gary Bright officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nazarene Building Fund. _______________ Judith L. Porter Judith Lee Porter, 55, of Arvada, Colo., formerly of Charlotte, died Sept. 12, 1995, of ovarian cancer at the Hospice of St. John, Lakewood, Colo. Mrs. Porter was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Manistee, the daughter of Harry Irish and Bernadine Bushre. She was a 1959 graduate of Charlotte High School and a graduate of the Wright Beauty School. She had been a beauty operator in Charlotte for 22 years and had been self-employed as a crafter in Arvada for 13 years. She was a member of the Waggin Heels Square Dancing Club in Arvada. Services were Sept. 15 at the Rundus Broomfield Funeral Home, Broomfield, Colo. Interment was in the Arvada Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2255 S. Oneida St., Denver, Colo., 80224. _______________ Merlin R. Potter Merlin R. Potter, 73, of Lakeview, formerly of Charlotte, died April 20, 1995, at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Potter was born in Bellevue Township, Eaton County, the son of Carl and Edith (Xanders) Potter and had been a Charlotte area resident until moving to Lakeview in 1982. He was a World War II Army veteran, having served three-and- one-half years with the 89th Infantry division in Europe. He was employed at Oldsmobile Division, General Motors, Lansing, retiring in 1980 after 31 years of service. He was also a member of VFW Post #3306, Howard City. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Royce. Services were April 24 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Military graveside services followed, provided by Maple City VFW Post #2406 and DeWitt VFW Post #671 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuberculosis and Emphysema Association of Eaton County. _______________ Thomas D. Prince Thomas D. Prince, 84, of Dimondale died Dec. 4, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Prince was born March 27, 1911, in Lawrence County, Ark., the son of James and Miranda (Houston) Prince. He was a test driver for General Motors in Lansing, retiring in 1971. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara in 1985, and one son, Marion in 1990. Services were Dec. 11 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Bob Nappier officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Larue L. Ralston Larue Lindberg Ralston, 87, of Charlotte died June 21, 1995, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Ralston graduated from Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing and retired from Michigan State University. She was a resident of Florida for 20 years, and a member of the New Port Richey First Methodist Church. Services will be Wednesday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at the Potterville Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be in the Deepdale Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Ruby L. Ranney Ruby L. (Maupin) Ranney, 96, of Eaton Rapids died June 23, 1995 in Charlotte. Mrs. Ranney was born July 24, 1898 in Ingham County, the daughter of Hugh and Laura Jane (Mackey) Bateman. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1918. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #1283, and a life member of the Order of Eastern Star #241. She was employed with the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital caring for newborn infants. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Maupin; two sons, Tom Maupin and Kaye Maupin; one stepson, Glenn Ranney Jr.; two brothers, Ivan and Oscar Bateman; one sister, Vera Bateman Farrand; and one granddaughter, Ann Marie Maupin. She was married to the late Dr. Glenn Ranney. Services were June 26 at Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, with the Pastor Tom Evans of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements were made by the Shelly- Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital or the First United Methodist Church. _______________ Nelson A. Rasey Nelson A. Rasey, 73, of Nashville died June 8, 1995, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Rasey was born in Nashville, June 27, 1921, the son of Ernest and Golah Mae (Appelman) Rasey. He was a 1938 graduate of Nashville High School and attended Central Michigan University, studying industrial arts. He farmed most of his life and worked in various factories and engineering firms as a welder, millwright, pipe fitter, and carpenter. He served on Castleton Township's ASCS committee for many years, was a Castleton Township trustee for 14 years, and helped develop the transfer/recycling station in that township. He was director of Barry County's soil and water program and was named Barry County's Outstanding Conservation Farmer in 1981. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Von and Maurice, and two sisters, Geneva Howell and Geraldine Teeple. Services were June 10 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with Pastor Harly Coehn officiating. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. _______________ Evelyn F. Raymond Evelyn F. Raymond, 79, of Charlotte died Aug. 29, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, after a short illness. Mrs. Raymond was born in Courtland Township, Kent County, the daughter of Theodore and Helen (Holtz) Armstrong and had been a Charlotte resident since 1961, coming from Hastings. She had previously lived in Lake Odessa, Woodland, and Middleville. She was a 1935 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, Middleville. She collected and restored antique dolls. Graveside services were Aug. 31 at the Bosworth Cemetery, near Olivet, with the Rev. Elbern Householder. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Eaton County Unit. _______________ Raymond D. Reaves Raymond D. Reaves, 67, of Charlotte died Aug. 14, 1995. Mr. Reaves was born in Godwin, N.C., the son of Lonnie and Cartha (Edwards) Reaves. He was a veteran of World War II and a commercial painter journeyman. He was a member of the Lansing Painters Union Local #845. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bradley, Alton, and Walter. Services were Aug. 17 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment was in the Perry Cemetery. _______________ Gerald D. Reed Gerald D. Reed, 77, of Vermontville died Aug. 22, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Reed was born July 19, 1918, in Hoytville, the son of Clyde and Iva Mae (Meade) Reed. He attended Grand Ledge High School and was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He married Nina Beard on Dec. 23, 1939, in Needmore. He owned Reed Shell Station in Vermontville, was a mail carrier on R.R. #1 in Vermontville for many years, and owned Reed Marker and Monument Business for 10 years. He was on the Vermontville Fire and Ambulance Department for many years, a Boy Scout leader, a lifetime member of the Mason Lodge and Past Worshipful Master, member of the Vermontville American Legion, and member of the Vermontville American Legion, and member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday school, was head trustee, head usher, and treasurer. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie "Jake" Reed; and his mother and father. Services were Aug. 25 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Bowman, and the Nashville Masonic Lodge #255 officiating. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Interment was in the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken, with military honors by the Vermontville American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville United Methodist Church. _______________ Thomas M. Reed Sr. Thomas M. Reed Sr., 69, of Charlotte died Nov. 10, 1995, in Charlotte. Mr. Reed was born in Potterville, the son of John and Sarah (McQuiston) Reed and had lived most of his life in the Charlotte area. He had been employed as a general foreman for Fisher Body Division of General Motors, Lansing, retiring in 1978 after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lucille Fox in 1961. Services were Nov. 13 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Elder James Baum officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, or the Eaton County Humane Society. _______________ William C. Reed William Clifford Reed, 91, of Bellevue died Feb. 2, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Reed was born April 1, 1903, in Bellevue, the son of Clarence and Clara (Harwood) Reed. He returned to Bellevue from Temperance in 1989 to live with his nephews. He worked for Consumers Power, retiring as a foreman in 1968 after 47 years of service. He married Hazel Johnson in Bellevue. He was a Sunday School superintendent at the Assembly of God Church in Bellevue and Temperance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Aug. 21, 1982, two sisters, Ethel Ward and Marie McMurray, and one brother, Glenn. Services were Feb. 4 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. G. David Trammell officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. _______________ Wells A. Reynolds Wells A. Reynolds, 73, of Charlotte died February 27, 1995. Mr. Reynolds was born in Grand Ledge, the son of Avery and Nellie (Shepard) Reynolds. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII with the 25th Division, 3rd Army in Germany and France and wasemployed as a bricklayer. He was a member of the DAV Chapter #7 in Battle Creek, and the Bricklayers Local #9. He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald (Butch) and one daughter, Pamela. Services were March 1 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Joe Haney officiating. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery. _______________ Jeffrey C. Ripley Jeffrey Charles Ripley, 32, of Charlotte died Aug. 6, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital, Bryan, Texas. Mr. Ripley was born in Lansing, the son of Gary and Janet (Hutchison) Ripley. He was a 1980 graduate of Charlotte High School and a plant manager for Spartan Motors, Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy in 1959. Services were Aug. 10 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffrey Ripley Memorial Fund. _______________ Bethel J. Robertson Bethel J. (Buckland) Robertson, 77, of Kalamo, died Dec. 30, 1994, at her daughter's home in Battle Creek. Mrs. Robertson was born Nov. 6, 1917, in Bedford Township, the daughter of William and Fannie (Armour) Buckland. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1935 and worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Kalamo Chapter #399 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Kalamo United Methodist Church, and the Birthday Club. She married Ralph Robertson Jan. 19, 1941. She was preceded in death by her father, William, and her husband, Ralph Robertson in 1979. Services were Jan. 2 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. William Sanders and the Rev. John Charter officiating. Interment was in Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamo Chapter #399 OES, Kalamo United Methodist Church or the Good Samaritan Hospice Care. _______________ Marie Robinson Marie Robinson, 59, of Eaton Rapids died Oct. 24, 1995. Mrs. Robinson was born in Greenfield, Tenn. She was a former employee of the Lansing Country Club. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Greg Robertson; and five brothers, Howard, John, Bill, Jerry, and Bob Garner. Services were Oct. 27 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Tamrin A. Robinson-Perez Tamrin Anthony robinson-Perez, infant son of Amber Perez of Charlotte and Germaine Robinson of Kalamazoo, died Nov. 2, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Millie Frank of Charlotte. Memorial services were Nov. 6 at the Fowler Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, with Richard Garn officiating. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Leone A. Rochester Leone A. Rochester, 77, of Duck Lake, Springport, died July 4, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Pennsylvania Campus, Lansing, after an extended illness. Mrs. Rochester was born in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Pearl and Georgia (Goodrich) Starkweather and had been a lifelong resident of the Charlotte area. She had been employed by Wilcox-Gay and later was manager of Twig's Place, both in Charlotte. She was a long time member of the Maple City VFW Post #2406 Ladies Auxiliary and was junior vice in 1972, senior vice in 1973, president in 1974, and remained active as rehabilitation chairman for 16 years.. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger in 1954, two brothers, Junior and Enos Starkweather, and one sister, Hilda Patterson. Services were July 7 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Dr. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in the Needmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple City VFW Post #2406 Avenue of Flags or the Ladies Auxiliary. _______________ Violet L. Rockafellow Violet L. Rockafellow, 91, of Eaton Rapids, died June 29, 1995, at the Martin Luther Holt Home. Mrs. Rockafellow was born Jan. 29, 1904, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Sam and Flora (Howard) Weatherby. She had lived most of her life in Eaton Rapds and until just recently, lived by herself. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank in 1982, two daughters, Juanita Kirchen and Letta Mae, five brothers, Earl, Walter, John, Donald, and Albert Weatherby, one grandson, Jeffery Burlison, one great- granddaughter, Candy Ann Burlison, and one great-grandson, Jason Kelly. Services were July 3 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Alma. _______________ Patricia A. Rodriguez Patricia Ann Rodriguez, 38, of Charlotte died June 7, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Allen and Doris (Northway) Williams. She was a 1978 graduate of Michigan State University as an animal technician and worked in the admission office at Lansing General Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary School Parent Club, and was active in the MCMC Cancer Support Group. Services are today, June 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Father Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Frederick D. Rolfe Frederick Dale Rolfe, 70, of Charlotte died Jan. 11, 1995, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Rolfe was born in Charlotte, the son of Stanley and Fern (Kimmel) Rolfe. He had been employed as a dry cleaner at the former Don's Cleaners in Charlotte and Maurer's Sanitary Cleaners in Lansing. Services were Jan .14 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Robert J. Rolfe Robert "Poke" J. Rolfe, 66, of Vermontville died June 22, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Rolfe was born in Battle Creek Oct. 10, 1928, the son of Roy and Marjorie (McKinley) Rolfe. He was a tool crib attendant for H.B. Sherman Manufacturing for 40 years before retiring. He was the Kalamo Township Clerk for eight years, a member of the Cheerful Campers, and led the Kalamo Boy Scout Troop #144 and Spaulding 4-H Club for many years. He was a Worthy Patron of Eastern Star #399, secretary and Past Master of Kalamo Masonic Lodge #327, Knight Templars of Battle Creek, and the Kalamo Kickers and Sundown Squares square dance clubs. Services were June 26 at the Pray Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Sanders officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice or Barry-Eaton County Health Department. _______________ Donald L. Root Donald L. Root, 67, of Charlotte died Aug. 27, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Root was born in Eaton County, the son of William and Iva (Boyer) Root. He served with the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War, retiring in 1966, after 22 years of service. He was a court officer for the Eaton County Friend of the Court, retiring after 15 years of service. Visitation is Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment is in the Gresham Cemetery. _______________ David D. Rosenbrook David Duane Rosenbrook Jr., 17, of Holt and Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, died Feb. 16, 1995, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Rosenbrook was born in Lansing, the son of David and Deborah (McMeen) Rosenbrook. He was a junior at Holt High School. Funeral Mass was Feb. 20 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Fr. Thomas Nenneau as celebrant. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Alex J. Ross Infant Alex Jose' Ross was born and died on April 29, 1995 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Memorial services will be 6:30 p.m. May 16 at Christ United Methodist Church of Lansing with Rev. Robert Ejonis officiating. _______________ Francis E. Rost Francis E. Rost, 88, of Charlotte died Jan. 30, 1995, at the Michigan Capitol Medical Center Greenlawn Campus after a short illness. Mr. Rost was born in Lansing, the son of Francis and Jean (Fishel) Rost and was a lifelong area resident having lived in Potterville previously. He was a retired machine repairman for the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors in Lansing. He was married June 8, 1932 to the former Geneva Mae Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva, June 8, 1994, and one son, Loren Rost, in 1948. Services were Feb. 3 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter R.K. Brenner officiating. Inurnment was in Benton Township Cemetery. _______________ Charles T. Roys Charles T. Roys, 81, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Charlotte, died March 8, 1995, in Florida. Mr. Roys was born in Sheffield, Mass., the son of Wilfred and Mae (Trescott) Roys. He was employed in construction as an asbestos worker before his retirement. He was a member of the Olga-Ft. Myers Shores United Methodist Church and Asbestos Workers' Union Local #47, Lansing. Services were March 15 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment was in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing. _______________ Carl D. Rulison Carl Duane Rulison, 66, of Bushnell, Fla., died Sept. 3, 1995, in Inverness, Fla. Mr. Rulison moved to Bushnell in 1989, from Cleveland, Tenn. He worked as a drill press operator and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a member of the West Clevland Baptist Church. Services were Sept. 8 at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Arrangements were made by Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell. _______________ Helen Rulison Helen Rulison, 61, of Charlotte died March 7, 1995. Mill Rulison was born in Michigan Center, the daughter of Floyd and Birdie Rulison. She worked for several restaurants and other local businesses. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Birdie Rulison. Services were March 9 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter R.K. Brenner officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Gordon H. Saal Gordon H. Saal, 37, of Charlotte died April 28, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Saal was born in Lansing, the son of Leo Saal and Velma Newman. He was a construction worker. Services were May 3 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Noble J. Sackett Noble J. Sackett, 84, of Grand Ledge died Oct. 26, 1995, in a Delta Township nursing home. Mr. Sackett was born March 2, 1911, in Sunfield Township, the son of Henry and Maude (Rhuberry) Sackett. He was a retired REO employee. He was a live member and Past Master of Mulliken F&AM #412, life member and Past Patron of Mulliken OES #161, and life member and Past High Priest of Portland RAM #39. He was preced in death by his daughter, Vanya Ackerson in 1993. Services were Oct. 30 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with the Rev. John Baumgartner officiating, followed by Masonic services conducted by Hans Huyck. Interment was in Welch Cemetery. _______________ Shirlie A. Sadowsky Shirlie A. (Harmon) Sadowsky, 51, of the Duck Lake area for 30 years, died March 31, 1995, at her home following a long illness. Mrs. Sadowsky was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Charlotte, the daughter of Everett Myers of Fort Worth, Texas, and Anna (George) Harmon of Olivet. She graduated from Olive High School in 1961 and was married to Gene Sadowsky on Oct. 21, 1961, in Olivet. She worked for several different companies before becoming an employee for Albion Industries in 1977 where she retired from after 15 years of service as a computer key punch operator. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary BPOE in Albion. Services are today, April 8, from 1-2 p.m. at the Montgomery-Kerwin Funeral Home, Springport, witk Pastor Dave Minger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice Care at PO Box 1694, Battle Creek, MI 49016. _______________ Emily C. Salisbury Emily Catherine Salisbury, infant daughter of Mark and Debra (Hoover) Salisbury, died April 10, 1995, at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. Services will be held today, April 15, at 11 a.m. at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Tom Evans of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Private family interment services will follow at Munger Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or St. Lawrence Hospital, Labor and Delivery Department, Lansing. _______________ Berthal E. Sanders Berthal Evelyn Sanders, 80, of Charlotte died Feb. 8, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mrs. Sanders was born in White Pigeon, the daughter of Homer and Ethel (Karob) Robinson. She formerly worked at the Horner Woolen Mills and was a cook at several restaurants in Eaton Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1979. Services were Feb. 11 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Pastor Daryl Clements and the Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Interment was in the Clarence Township Cemetery. _______________ Kenneth A. Sargent Kenneth A. Sargent, 56, of Vermontville died July 15, 1995, at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. Mr. Sargent was born in Lansing, the son of Vernon and Veletta (Hope) Sargent. He was a truck driver for Buick- Olds-Cadillac in Lansing. He drove a race car for many years and has also driven super stock and dwarf cars in the Mildwest Classic Racers Association. Visitation is Tuesday, July 18, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services are Wednesday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment is in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. _______________ Norma F. Satterlee Norma F. Satterlee, 66, of Eaton Rapids, died Jan. 30, 1995, at a Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Satterlee was born April 21, 1928, in Hamlin Township, the daughter of Rosemond and Edward Smart. She was a homemaker until the death of her husband, Keith, in 1979, when she became employed as a dietitian for the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. Services were Feb. 3 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Carl Sundermeyer officiating. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Casket bearers were Keith Satterlee, Terry Marquardt, Ken Dove, Leonard West, Michael West, and Ron Goodnoe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. _______________ Earl J. Schneeberger Earl J. Schneeberger, 89, of Delta Township died Nov. 10, 1995, in Delta Township. Mr. Schneeberger was born on the family farm Nov. 4, 1906, the son of John and Catherine "Kate" (Hauser) Schneeberger. He attended the Soper Country School and Lansing Central High School; farmed with his father and in later years fed western lambs finishing them for market; was a member of the Grand Ledge Grain Elevator Association, the Eaton County Camera Club, and member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Lansing; and married Ruth Stevens Aug. 12, 1941, at the Presbyterian Church in Hurley, Wis. Services were held Nov. 13 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Rev. Douglas Asamoa of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lansing, and Rev. John Baumgartner of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Grand Ledge, officiating. Interment followed at Delta Center Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 319 W. Genesse St., Lansing, Mich. 48933. _______________ Doris Schott Doris (Kelly) Schott, 76, of Battle Creek died March 4, 1995, in Ionia Manor, Ionia. Mrs. Schott was born Jan. 21, 1919, in Eaton County, the daughter of Gail and Blanch (VanSickle) Kelly. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1937, and worked in the processing department at the Kellogg Company for 22 and 1/2 years before retiring in 1977. She was a former member of the Ainger bible church, Assyria Gospel Church, and South Side Bible Church. She moved from Bellevue to the Battle Creek area in 1956, wintered in New Port Richey, Fla., for five years and lived in Kalkaska from 1977 until returning to Battle Creek in 1985. She married Roy Schott on May 11, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, roy, and one brother and sister. Services were March 7, at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Pastor Lester DeGroot of the Nashville Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. _______________ J.C. Schultz J. C. Schultz, 68, of Vermontville died Feb. 28, 1995, at his home. Mr. Schultz was born in Lansing and spent most of his life in the Greenville area. He served in the Army during World War II and attained the rank of sergeant. He received the bronze star. He was a metal finisher working in various auto body repair shops. He was a member of VFW Post #5065 of Sheridan. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Robert. Military honors were March 6 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Interment was in the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Local arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. _______________ Earl J. Schutter Earl James Schutter, 67, of Potterville died Nov. 5, 1995, in Bushnell, Fla. Mr. Schutter was born Dec. 9, 1927, in Muskegon, the son of Derk and Mary Schutter. He moved to Potterville from Fremont in 1992 and is a retired machinist from the Shaw- Walker co., Muskegon. He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Grand Ledge and Bushnell. He was preceded in death by both his parents and two brothers. Memorial services are Saturday, Nov. 25, at 4 p.m. at the Grand Ledge Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 498 Burt Ave., Grand Ledge. _______________ Ada B. Scott Ada B. Scott, 101, of Nashville died June 11, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Scott was born June 7, 1894, in Villa Grove, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Mary Sue (Siders) Reynolds. She attended Villa Grove Schools. She married Joseph Merle Scott Aug. 17, 1916, in Villa Grove. She was a bookkeeper for a dry goods store and plumber in Villa Grove before coming to Nashville in 1926. She was a member of the Eastern Star, serving in different offices and as organist; Nashville United Methodist Church and its Philathea Class of the Sunday School; the Michigan State Extension farm group; the Nashville Art Group; and, in 1942, organized Michigan's First Outdoor Clothesline Art Show. She was known for her beautiful oil paintings and had had her works displayed in various Nashville businesses. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 1972, three sisters, and three brothers. Services are Tuesday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the Nashville UMC with the Rev. Lloyd Hansen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. _______________ Julius A. Sebastian Julius A. "Joe" Sebastian, 81, of Vermontville died Aug. 18, 1995, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Sebastian was born May 26, 1914, in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Fabian) Sebastian. He attended Kalamazoo High School and married Freda Fahrni in Ionia on Feb. 23, 1946. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division - #505 Paratroopers and was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Sharpshooter Medal. He farmed in Eaton County for many years. He was a nationally known breeder for Bluetick hunting dogs, a founder of the Wolverine State Hunters Club, member of the Bluetick Breeders Coon Hound Association, and was a writer for various hunting magazines. He belonged to the Lake Odessa VFW and DAV, and the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Albani and Agnes Redinger. Services were held Aug. 21 at the Maple Valley Chapel- Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Rev. Jeff Bowman of the Vermontville Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor, DAV or Michigan Bear Hunters Association. _______________ William A. Sellen William A. Sellen, 82, of Bellevue died May 31, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, as the result of an automobile accident in Bellevue. Mr. Sellen was born Nov. 15, 1912, in Lee Township, the son of Harry and Maude (Faulk) Sellen. He farmed and from 1942-46, worked at Eaton Manufacturing, Battle Creek, and Oldsmobile, Lansing. Since the 1970's, he operated a wholesale minnow business and helped a son on his farm. He was preceded in death by one son, Conrad in 1979 and one brother, Clelle in 1987. Services were June 3 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. Douglas Hammond officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabettes Association. _______________ Joseph Servinsky Joseph Servinsky, a former appraiser and community activist, died of congestive heart failure May 12, at the Angela House Hospice in Livonia. He was 73. Mr. Servinsky was born Oct. 5, 1921, in Portage, Penn. He served in the Walter Reed Hospital Medical Corps during World War II. He was discharged in 1946, moved to Michigan, and married. He nad his wife, Martha, resided in Southgate for 35 years before moving to Allen Park in 1994. Mr. Servinsky was self-employed as an appraiser with the Certified Appraisal Company in Lincoln Park from 1978 through 1994, when he retired. Prior to 1978, Mr. Servinsky for 20 years was a real estate agent. A graduate of the Real Estate Institute, he earned several designations in the real estate industry that indicated areas of specialty, such as a certified residential specialist. He taught real estate and appraising classes at the Michigan School of Real Estate and is a past president of the Down River Boqard of Realtors. He served for five years as the Southgate City Assessor. Mr. Servinsky was active in numerous community organizations and charitable organizations and charitable causes, including the Lincoln Park Rotary, of which he is a past president. In 1973, he received the Paul Harris Rotary Award. He was involved in projects that benefited handicapped children and the American Cancer Society. He was a charter member of the Downriver Guidance Clinic and volunteered his services to the city of Southgate in numerous ways, such as serving on the Southgate Library Commission, Planning Commission, and Board of Review. He also was the first board member of St. Pius X Elementary School. Services were May 16 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Southgate. Burial was at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery in Brownstown Township. _______________ Sylvester L. Shaneck Sylvester L. Shaneck ,77, of Nashville died June 2, 1995, at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Shaneck was born May 13, 1918, in Curtis, Ohio, the son of Otto and Angeline (Cutcher) Shaneck. He married Lillian Elliston June 30, 1939, in Hastings. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing, Battle Creek, for 32 years in the heat treat department. He was a member of St. Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Nov. 7, 1968, his parents, and three brothers, Raymond, James, and Otto Jr. Graveside services were June 5 at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, with the Rev. Charles Fischer officiating. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Barry County Community Hospice. _______________ Coy E. Sharp Coy Edward Sharp, 76, of Charlotte, died March 24, 1995 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Sharp was born in Springer, Okla., the son of John and Meldora (Boydson) Sharp. He was a retired farmer and Air Way Manufacturing employee, and was affiliated with the Five Corners Church.. Services will be Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the Five Corners Church. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Interment will be at the Bosworth Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home. _______________ Sandra R. Shearer Sandra Rae Shearer, 49, of Copemish, formerly of the Vermontville area, died May 16, 1995, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. Mrs. Shearer was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Lansing, the daughter of Raymond and Ada Mae (Friday) Derendinger. She attended Lansing Sexton High School and was a graduate of the Maple Valley Adult Education. She was employed by Cherry Growers, Traverse City, and was previously employed by H.P. Hood Co. in Dunedin, Fla. and the LARC Co. for the handicapped. She was the head coordinator for the volunteer fire department in Fanning Springs, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ada Derendinger, and one daughter, Betty Jo Shearer. Services were May 19 at the Vermontville Congregational Church with the Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. _______________ Lloyd G. Sheffield Lloyd George Sheffield, 66, of Williamston, formerly of Hickory Corners, died March 23, 1995, in Parker Manor, Williamston. Mr. Sheffield was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Jamestown, Ohio, the son of Lloyd and Lorene (Glass) Sheffield and moved to Hickory Corners at the age of three. He lived on Sheffield Road, named for his family, and attended the Kellogg Agricultural High School. He served with the United States Air National Guard from 1951-56. He married Joyce Dannington in 1957 and the marriage ended in divorce. He was a farmer for several years on the Leon Dunning farm and was also employed at Bill Wooks Tire Co. from 1968-90 and as an animal caretaker in the veterinary department at Michigan State University. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Oscar in 1936, and his father, Lloyd, in 1966. Services were March 28 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. Ray Talmage officiating. Interment was in Hickory Cemetery, Hickory Corner. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Ingham County Hospice. _______________ Steve G. Shegitz Steve G. Shegitz, 44, of Charlotte died Feb. 5, 1995, suddenly at home of natural causes. Mr. Shegitz was born in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Nora (Zeremski) Shegitz. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was currently employed with All Green Lawn Care and had been the owner of Metro Turf Services for the past 10 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Scripture services were Feb. 7 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, and funeral mass was Feb. 8 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Father Thomas Nenneau as celebrant. Interment was in Benton Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shegitz Childrens' Education Fund or St. Mary's Catholic School. _______________ Gerald L. Sheren Gerald LeRoy Sheren, 62, of Grand Ledge died Dec. 4, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Sheren was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Eaton County. He had served in the United States Army. He was a self- employed contractor for 25 years and owned the Sheren Gulf Station and Sheren Brothers Excavating in Grand Ledge. He was a member of the Grand Ledge First Congregational Church. Services were Dec. 8 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with the Rev. John Baumgartner officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerry Sheren Memorial Fund. _______________ Catherine B. Shereyk Catherine Belecki Shereyk, 92, of Vermontville, formerly of Chicago, Ill., died Sept. 17, 1995. Mrs. Shereyk was the daughter of Panco and Anna (Belecka) Belecki. She immigrated to the United States from Poland, arriving at Ellis Island in New York in 1921, and moved to Vermontville in 1982. She was known to many in the area as "grandma" and worked as a housekeeper and in custodial care for International Harvester for 30 years. She was affiliated with the St. Mary's Catholic Church Happy Years Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen in 1958, and two daughters, Stephanie Hussey in 1979 and Mary Schillaci in 1989. Rosary services are Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Funeral Mass is Thursday, Sept. 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Father Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment is in St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Ill. _______________ Alice A. Shilling Alice A. Shilling, 83, of Charlotte, formerly of Vermontville, died March 9, 1995. Mrs. Shilling was born in Aurora, Ill., the daughter of Lewis and Agnes (Dow) Hardy. She was employed at Forell's Canning and Sauerkraut Factory in the late 1940s and had been a 4-H leader for 13 years. She was a former member of the PIA Wetmore School, West Benton United Methodist Church, and Barry County Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 1967, and one sister, Clara Mahar in 1968. Services were March 13 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility Activities Program. _______________ Asa G. Shores Asa G. Shores, 80, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Potterville, died Nov. 9, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Shores was born in Scott County, Mo., the son of Guy and Grace Belle (Hull) Shores. He was a tool engineer, affiliate and past master of the Potterville F&AM #367, past worthy patron of Potterville OES Chapter #413, a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy for 32 months, and attended Crystal Lake United Methodist Church, Lakeland. Services were Nov. 13 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Paul Bailey officiating. Interment was in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Potterville UMC or Crystal Lake UMC in Lakeland. _______________ Sophia M. Shumaker Sophia M. Shumaker, 80, of Charlotte died March 26, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, after a short illness. Mrs. Shumaker was born at Thompsonville in Benzie County, the daughter of Fred and Katherine (Zorn) Knoepfle and had been a Charlotte resident since 1943. She was a 1933 graduate of Thompsonville High School and married Frederick Shumaker June 5, 1949. She was employed in the cafeteria of Charlotte Public Schools from 1966-79. She had been a member of the former Center Eaton United Methodist Church and attended the Shepherd Street United Brethren Church, Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick in 1989 and one daughter and son-in-law, Lila and Harold Ryan. Services were March 29 at the Shepherd Street United Brethren Church with the Rev. Richard Raab and the Rev. Harold Cherry officiating. Interment was in the Center Eaton Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead- Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherd Street UBC or Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. _______________ Donald James Shuten Donald James Shuten, 52, of Charlotte died Jan. 29, 1995. Mr. Shuten was born in Monroe, the son of John and Melva (Sutphen) Shuten. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-64 and was a self-employed carpenter.. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Eugene. Services were Feb. 3 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Karl R. Sichler Karl R. Sichler, 57, of Charlotte died Sept. 24, 1995, at Golder Moments Adult Foster Care Home in Hastings. Mr. Sichler was born July 26, 1938, in Milford, Conn., the son of Clarence and Lilly (Stimson) Sichler. Most of his life was spent in the Orlando, Fla., area where he was a volunteer fireman and a member of the Orlando First Baptist Church. He was also a peacetime veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were Sept. 30 at the Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville, with the Pastor Ron Horn officiating. Interment of cremains was at Barryville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. _______________ Leona M. Sinclair Leona M. Sinclair, 79, of Olivet died May 6, 1995, as the result of an automobile accident. Mrs. Sinclair was born in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna (Moeller) Poock and had been an Olivet area resident since 1947, coming from Battle Creek. She had been employed for 12 years at the Charlotte Chair Co. and the former Dewey's Coffee Corner in Charlotte. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Charlotte, and its Elizabeth Guild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald June 5, 1994, three daughters, Dianne, Linda, and Suzanne, one son, Larry, and one brother, Melvin Poock. Visitation is Tuesday, May 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Services are Wednesday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Interment is in the Bosworth Cemetery near Olivet. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church. _______________ Carroll A. Slayton Carroll Austin Slayton, 75, of Eaton Rapids, died Dec. 23, 1995. Mr. Slayton was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II, a retired supervisor for the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture, and a member of the Robbins United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids.. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian, in 1992; one son, Robert, at the age of five in 1955; and his parents, Frank and Gladys Slayton. Services were Dec. 27 at the Robbins United Methodist Church in rural Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. James Mitchum officiating. Interment was in the River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. Arrangements were made by the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robbins United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Richard M. Sleater Richard M. Sleater, 68, of Charlotte died July 3, 1995. Mr. Sleater was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Mackinaw City, the son of Richard B. and Hazel "Pat" (Murray) Sleater. He resided in Charlotte most of his life. He retired from the State of Michigan as an educator and served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired as a Lt. Col. From the U.S. Army Active Reserve. Grandson Jacob Richard Sleater preceded in death. There will be a private memorial service at Maple Hill Cemetery with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. His remains will be intered at Arlington National Cemetery and Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lawrence Ave. United Methodist Church or the Salvation Army in his memory. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Anna Smith Anna Smith, 76, of Nashville died July 30, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Smith was born April 22, 1919, in Charlotte, the daughter of Floid and Grace (Ervay) Blodgett. She was an assembler at Wilcox-Gay during World War II. She married Edgar Smith Jan. 1, 1947, in Charlotte and the couple farmed in Vermontville for many years. She had attended the Kilpatrick Evangelical United Brethren Church, Woodland, and People's Bible Church, Nashville, and presently attended the Church of the Nazarene of Nashville. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Elizabeth; infant son, Norman; one brother, Elwood Blodgett; and one sister, Mary Blodgett. Visitation is Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Services are Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, Nashvile, with the Rev. Alan Mettler officiating. Interment is in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Habitat for Humanity or Gideons International. _______________ Kenneth P. Smith Kenneth P. Smith, 68, of Charlotte died Jan. 11, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Smith was born in Shepherd, the son of Purl and Elsie (Teachworth) Smith. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. After being discharged, he owned and operated his own contruction company, then became a supervisor at Oldsmobile, retiring in 1980. Services were Jan 14 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. _______________ Max R. Snyder Max R. Snyder, 51, of Nashville died May 3, 1995, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Snyder was born Sept. 24, 1943, in Hastings, the son of Max and Wanda (Converse) Snyder. He graduated from Nashville High School and married Linda Russell Oct. 6, 1979, in Nashville. He was employed at Tru Mark Company, Lansing, as a die setter and previously worked at Diamond Reo, Lansing, and Hoover Universal, Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his father, Max and stepson, Jack Main. Graveside services were May 6 at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. _______________ John A. Southward John A. Southward, 77, of Charlotte died April 29, 1995, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Southward was born in Brookfield Township, Eaton County, the son of Earl and Melita (Wight) Southward and was a lifelong area resident. He had been employed by Eaton Stamping Co., Eaton Rapids, retiring in 1980 after 22 years of service. More recently, he had been employed by Linn Products, Charlotte, for 10 years. He restored antique John Deere tractors and he and his grandson, Thad, were members of the Sunfield Antique Tractor Pulling Club. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Colburn in 1985, two sisters, Theresa Wood and Laura Reefman, and one brother, Francis. Services are Tuesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at the Burkhead- Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Rev. Richard Raab officiating. Interment is in the Perry Cemetery, Brookfield Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Delpha M. Spencer Delpha M. (Stair) Spencer, 76, of Potterville, died unexpectedly March 11, 1995, at a Lansing hospital. Mrs. Spencer was born May 10, 1918, in Danby Township, the daughter of Fred and Pearl (Lyon) Reed. She was a life member of the Charlotte Eagles Auxiliary #3552, a member of the Potterville VFW Auxiliary #6034, and attended Lakewood United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Stair in 1980 and her son, Robert Root in 1994. Services were March 14 at the Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with the Pastor Ward Pierce officiating. Interment was in Danby Cemetery. _______________ Carol S. Spotts Carol Stratton Spotts, 70, of Charlotte died Aug. 30, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mrs. Spotts was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1924. She served with the United States Marine corps during World War II and was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church and Charlotte Country Club. Services are Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery. _______________ Maybelle A. Sprinkle Maybelle A. Sprinkle, 90, of Eaton Rapids died April 2, 1995. Mrs. Sprinkle was born Aug. 4, 1904, in Charlotte, the daughter of Bertrand and Mary Young. She was a wife, mother, cellist, business woman, teacher, and grandmother. She began her teaching career in Grant after graduating from Olivet College in 1927. She married and lived in Eaton Rapids where she and her husband, Carl, established the Sprinkle Insurance Agency. She later taught junior high English in the Eaton Rapids Public Schools. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and active in its women's auxiliary and United Methodist Women. Services were April 6 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Thomas Evans officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Wesley G. Stadel Wesley Glenn Stadel, 89, of Charlotte died March 23, 1995, at Moore's Adult Foster Care Home, Charlotte. Mr. Stadel was born in Freeport, the son of Warren and Jessie (Helmer) Stadel. He owned and operated his own farm. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, and three grandsons. Services were March 25 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. _______________ Mary Jane Stahl Mary Jane Stahl, 69, of Charlotte died Oct. 6, 1995, at the Carriage Inn Convalescent Center, Coldwater. Mrs. Stahl was born July 16, 1926, in Charlotte, the daughter of Raymond and Carrie (Pease) Messmier. She married Robert Stahl in January 1975. She grew up in the Jackson area and had lived the last 14 years in Charlotte. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Jackson, where she had been president of the Women's and Alter guilds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1980, and one brother. Graveside services are Saturday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, with the Rev. Milton Austin officiating. Arrangements were made by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater. _______________ Mary M. Stanke Mary M. Stanke, 63, of Charlotte died Feb. 12, 1995. Mrs. Stanke was born in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of William and Minnie (Bateman) Clarke. She was a member of the Eaton County Farm Bureau Womens Group, Thornapple Specials Community Action Group, and Gresham United Methodist Church.. Services were Feb. 16 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Lambert McClintic officiating. _______________ Renee L. Starkweather Renee Loraine Starkweather, 22, of Ionia, formerly of Grand Ledge, died Jan. 12, 1995, in Ionia. Services were held Jan. 16, at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Pastor William "Bill" Amundsen of First United Methodist Church of Grand Ledge officiating. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Center of Michigan, 3800 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48201-2086. _______________ Jet Steele Jet Steele; 84; of Charlotte, died Jan. 12, 1995. Mrs. Steele was born in Delt Township, Eaton County, the daughter of John and Anna Devine.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Jan. 16, 1980. Services were Jan. 14 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. John Buker officiating. Interment was in the Benton Township Cemetery. _______________ Norma J. Stendel Norma Jean Stendel, 48, of Sunfield died April 21, 1995. Mrs. Stendel was born May 30, 1946, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of LeRoy and Augusta Ellen (Jones) Riley. She was employed by Lowell Engineering of Alto, and was a long term member of the First Baptist Church of Sebewa. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Riley, March 1985, and her husband, Roger Stendel, Sept. 9, 1994. Services were April 27 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Richard Cross of the First Baptist Church of Sebewa officiating. The pallbearers were Donald Overholt, Kevin Overholt, Robin Richards, Donald Sleeman, Scott Smith, and Ralph Thelen. Interment was in the West Sebewa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sebewa. _______________ Helen V. Stephens Helen Virginia Stephens, 76, of East Lansing died March 17, 1995, at the East Lansing Health Care Center. Mrs. Stephens was born in Detroit, the daughter of Frank and Nettie (Mitchell) Marsh. She was a secretary in the Secretary of State Department for the state of Michigan. She was preceded in death by two sons, Frank in 1949 and Allen at birth and two grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, March 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Mel Crowley officiating. Interment is in the Onondaga Cemetery. _______________ Esther V. Stewart Esther Virginia Stewart, 71, of Charlotte died Jan. 12, 1995. Mrs. Stewart was born in Colon, the daughter of Carl and Sara (Kinney) Teadt. She was a home decorator for Blue Diamond Lumber Co.'s kitchen and bath shop in Battle Creek until 1974. Services were Jan. 14 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Peter Brenner officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Kalamazoo. _______________ Jay L. Stewart Jay Lee Stewart, 29, of Charlotte died Oct. 5, 1995, as the resulf of an industrial accident. Mr. Stewart was born in Lansing Feb. 19, 1966, the son of Jimmy and Wanda (Brininstool) Stewart. He was a 1985 graduate of Charlotte High School. He was a press operator for Linn Products, Charlotte. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post #42 and served nine years with National Guard 1430th Engineer Co. of Ft. Custer. Services were Oct. 9 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jay Stewart Children's Memorial Fund. _______________ Joseph A. Stornant Joseph Andrew Stornant, 63, of Charlotte died April 21, 1995, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Mr. Stornant was born in Detroit. He was employed by Team One as a wrecker driver, in the paint shop, and automobile department. He was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Holt. Services were April 24 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Mormon Bishop Dean Fitches officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Ben P. Stratton Ben P. Stratton, 78, of Lansing died Nov. 27, 1995. Mr. Stratton was born June 30, 1917. He was a 1935 graduate of Lansing Central High School; earned a bachelor of arts degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids; member of St. Gerard Catholic Church for 28 years; served in the United States Army for five years during World War II from 1941 to 1946. His overseas service included stations in England, Fance, Belgium and Germany, including Berlin, and he was discharged as a major. He was an insurance agent for 45 years; past president of the Lansing Association of Insurance Agents; member of the Lansing Kiwanis Club for 43 years; and was a sustaining member of the YMCA. He was preceded in death by his father, John Wilbur Stratton, in 1932; his mother, Elizabeth Stratton, in 1961; and two brothers, Lewis Stsratton, in 1971, and John Waite Stsratton, in 1979. Services were held Nov. 30 at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Sylvester Fedewa officiating. Arrangements were handled by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, where scripture services were offered by Rev. Brendan Walsh. Contributions may be made to the Lansing Kiwanis Endowment fund, P.O. Box 19129, Lansing MI 48901-9129, or to the Hospice of Lansing, Inc., 6035 Executive Drive, Lansing MI 48911. _______________ Juliette B. Stucky Juliette B. Stucky, 99, of East Lansing died May 6, 1995, at Burcham Hills Retirement Center. Mrs. Stucky was born Sept. 19, 1895, the daughter of Dr. Harry Bartholomew and Margaret (Cahill) Bartholomew. She graduated from the University of Chicago and was a staff member of the Michigan Department of Health Biological Laboratory and the Michigan State Library. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the U and I Club, and the Lansing Woman's Club. She volunteered with the American Red Cross, the Campfire Girls, and the Greater Lansing Historical Society. Mrs. Stucky lived in Charlotte for 12 years where she was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Stucky, M.D., and one son, Harry Stucky. Services were May 13 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Lansing Historical Society, the American Red Cross, or a charity of one's choice. _______________ Ina T. Sumerix Ina Theloma Sumerix, 90, of Charlotte died April 14, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Sumerix was born in Brookfield Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Alva and Grace (Buckland) Baker. She was general clerk for the Secretary of State for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1955, one daughter, Betty Ross in 1985, and one son, Harry in 1991. Services were April 17 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Gerald Slivensky officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Hamlin Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Eaton Community Hospice, or American Cancer Society. _______________ Julia E. Summer Julia E. Summer, 77, of Charlotte died Feb. 17, 1995. Mrs. Summer was born in Finley, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Inez (Cole) Rock. She was an inspector for Barley-Earhart Co. and a member of the Charlotte Free Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur in 1972. Services are Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment is in the Perry Cemetery. _______________ Arlene Sussex Arlene (Yonkoski) Sussex, 39, died Sept. 3, 1995, of cancer. Mrs. Sussex was an active member of Queen's Parish, Jackson. She had earned graduated and undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University and was a teacher in the Eaton Intermediate School District. She had previously been employed at Mercy, Foote, and Doctors' hospitals, Jackson. Services were Sept. 6 at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church, Jackson, with the Rev. Thomas Finely officiating. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Jackson. Arrangements were made by the Desnoyer Funeral Home, Jackson. _______________ Viola M. Swift Viola Marie Swift, 82, of Charlotte, died May 16, 1995, in Lansing. Mrs. Swift was born in Greenville, the daughter of Nels and Matilda Anderson. She and her husband owned and operated Lake Pump Tavern for 15 years in Lake Odessa and she had been a waitress at the Sportsman Tavern. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, in April 1992. Services were May 18 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Interment was in Kalamo Cemetery. _______________ Israel R. Tamez Israel Rojas Tamez, 65, of Charlotte died May 13, 1995, at Alvarado Hospital, San Diego, Calif. Mr. Tamez was born in Pharr, Texas, the son of Porsirio and Virginia (Rojas) Tamez. He was a custodian for the Lansing Sexton Public Schools until his retirement. Funeral Mass was celebrated May 18 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Fr. Thomas Nenneau as celebrant. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ James R. Taylor James R. Taylor, 63, of Normal, Ill., died Oct. 25, 1995 at BroMenn Regional Medical Center. Mr. Taylor was born in Charlotte, the son of Clarence and Bernice (Towe) Taylor. He married Margene Roberts Sept. 22, 1956, in Woodland. He had been the police chief in Normal since 1986. He was awarded the Governor's Award of Excellence in Law Enforcement in 1994. He successfully guided the Normal Police Department toward accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in July 1994. He also was police chief of Eaton Rapids from 1964-67 and an Eaton county Sheriff's Deputy from 1960-64. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, James Jr. and Jeffery. Services were Nov. 4 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bloomington, Ill., with the Rev. Christine Erdmann, and the Rev. Dave Burgess officiating. Arrangements were made by East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association for research into interstitial fibrosis. _______________ William H. Thayer William H. Thayer, 64, of Aurelius died Sept. 18, 1995, at the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Thayer was born March 28, 1931, in Aurelius Township, the son of Frank and Rebecca (Thornton) Thayer. He was a member of the Aurelius Baptist Church, a member of the F&AM Lodge #63 Eaton Rapids, and was an Army Air Corp Veteran. He was a retired farmer and retired owner and operator of Thayer T.V. Service. Services were Sept. 22 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids; with the Rev. Steven Aikin officiating. Masonic memorial services were Sept. 21 conducted by the F&AM Lodge #63. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Harold Teeter Post #15 Eaton Rapids at the Greenwood Cemetery in Aurelius following the service. _______________ Arthur D. Thomas Arthur Dale Thomas, 86, of Longwood, Fla., formerly of Charlotte, died Feb. 2, 1995, in Longwood. Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 6, 1908, in Charlotte. He worked for Shaull and Church in the grocery business until 1947 when he purchased his own business, Thomas' Grocery Store in Charlotte. In 1959 be began to sell real estate for VanSickle Realty of Charlotte and had also worked for Sunny Realty in Birmingham, Ala., for 13 years. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Neida Greek. Services were Feb. 4 in Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses' "Patient Needs Fund," Attention: Barbara Pratt, 600 Courtland St., Orlando, Fla. 32804. _______________ Bernice M. Thompson Bernice Marie Thompson, 86, of Charlotte died Oct. 21, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of Sheridan and Gertrude (Phillips) Ball. She received her teachers certificatioin from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. She was a country school teacher for 37 years, including Spaulding, Perkey, West Benton, and Quantrell schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferris, in 1968 and one brother, Walter Ball. Services were Oct. 25 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Benton Township Cemetery, Potterville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. _______________ Lyle D. Thompson Lyle D. Thompson, 83, of Charlotte died Sept. 9, 1995, at the Michigan Capital Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus, Lansing, after an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was born in Lansing, the son of Alan and Bessie (Russ) Thompson and had been a lifelond Charlotte resident. He was the former owner of Goldie's Motel in Charlotte, retiring in 1979. Services are Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Pastor Marc Livingsston officiating. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Gospel Church or Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya. _______________ Virgil Thorndyke Virgil Thorndyke, 73, of Olivet died May 31, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. Mr. Thorndyke was born at Marilla, Manistee County, the son of Clarence and Dolly (Casselman) Thorndyke and had been an Olivet resident since 1964. He was a World War II Air Force veteran, a semi-truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines, retiring Dec. 31, 1983, after 34 years of service, a member of Teamsters Local #71, Charlotte, N.C., and a charter member of the former Olivet American Legion Post. Cremation has taken place. There were no serives. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Dialysis Crosstown Unit, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, or the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Bernadine Thornton Bernadine (Hammond) Thornton, 67, of Charlotte died April 11, 1995, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Thornton was born in Lansing, the daughter of Archie and Flossie (Savage) Hammond and had been a lifelong Lansing and Charlotte area resident. She had been an employee of the former Wilcox-Gay in Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wayne in 1971, and one brother, William. Services were April 18 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with Pastor Mark Woodbury officiating. Interment is in East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos. _______________ Daisie E. Totems Daisie Eileen (Maisie) Totems, 80, of Lansing died Aug. 30, 1995, of Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Totems was born May 30, 1915, in Charlotte, the daughter of Ethel and Frank Tracy. She was a Lansing resident for the past 17 years and had previously resided in Newaygo. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris, in 1977. Services were Sept. 2 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment was in the West Haven Cemetery, north of Owosso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. _______________ Buryl E. Townsend Buryl E. Townsend, 75, of Nashville died Jan. 13, 1995, at the Battle Creek Health System, Leila Site. Mr. Townsend was born May 14, 1919, in Woodland Township, Barry County, the son of Harley and Nellie (Teeter) Townsend. He attended Woodland Schools and married Alberta Furlong Jan. 4, 1944, in Nashville. He served in the Army during World War II. He had been a farmer and worked at Prescott Farm Equipment, Vermontville, E.W. Bliss in Hastings, Debler Implement Sales, Mulliken as a mechanic, and for the Maple Valley School as transportation supervisor, bus driver, and custodian. He was a member of the American Legion Hastings post, Nashville United Methodist Church, and was a 4-H leader. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dale, his parents, the Rev. Harley and Nellie Townsend, and an infant grandson. Services are Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Ambulance Service or Nashville UMC Building Fund. _______________ Donald R. Towsley Sr. Donald Rex Towsley Sr., 64, of Duck Lake died Oct. 22, 1995, at the Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Towsley was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Lansing, the son of Hobert and Osie (Kelly) Towsley. He was raised most of his life in Charlotte, and was a retired machinist for M.N.R. Tool and Engineering in Olivet. He managed ball clubs from the Rice Creek Recreational area and "Dusty's" had won three state titles and appeared at five national events. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #676 in Marshall. Services were Oct. 25 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment was in the Clarence Center Cemetery at Duck Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. _______________ Florence E. Treat Florence E. Treat, 78, of Bellevue died Jan. 21, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Treat was born May 4, 1916, the daughter of David and Mabel (Hyde) Jones, in Pennfield Township and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1934. Her first husband, Ward Williams, died in 1949. She then married William Treat who died March 26, 1963. She was the head dietitian for Bellevue Schools for 20 years until retiring in 1982. In addition to her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Floyd Williams and John Williams, one stepson, William Treat Jr., one brother, Floyd Jones, and three sisters, Ora Jones, Dorothy Green, and Polly Zemke. Services were Jan. 24 at the Bellevue First Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Francis officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Arrangements were made by the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Southern Michigan. _______________ Jack D. Vaillancourt Jack D. Vaillancourt, 53, of Eaton Rapids died Oct. 5, 1995, in Eaton Rapids. Mr. Vaillancourt was born April 23, 1942, in Lansing. He was employed with Schmidt Brothers Grocery Stores for 27 years and was active in classic car events.. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Merrill Spurbeck in 1991. Services were Oct. 9 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Pastor Carl Sundermeyer officiating. Interment was in the Dimondale Cemetery. _______________ Gertrude V. Vance Gertrude V. Vance, 86, of Charlotte, formerly of Lansing, died Jan. 6, 1995. Mrs. Vance was born in Manton, the daughter of Alan and Eva Waite. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1987. Services were Jan. 9 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. John Buker officiating. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery, Manton. _______________ Henry Vanderstraeten Henry Vanderstraeten, 68, of Sunfield died June 11, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Vanderstraeten was born Jan. 30, 1927, in Louisville, Colo., the son of Henry and Marie (Hicospaule) Vanderstraeten. He had lived in Sunfield since 1976. He worked for Centenal Coal Mine in Colorado, served in the Navy, worked for the Public Service Co. of Colorado, moved to Michigan in the middle 60's, and was a maintenance supervisor for the City of Lansing Public Works until retirement in 1986. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. No services were held. _______________ Grace VanderVeen Grace (Price) VanderVeen, 79, of Charlotte, formerly of the Belding area, died May 18, 1995, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. VanderVeen was born in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Witte) Price. She was a beautician for several years in the Marne area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius in 1960. Private services are being held. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Gerard VanDriessche Gerard "Sezar" VanDriessche, 90, of Olivet died Nov. 30, 1995, at the home of his daughter, with whom he had been staying in Charlotte. Mr. VanDriessche was born in Maldegem, Belgium, the son of Desire and Ida (Marie) VanDriessche and came to the United States in 1919. He had lived in Eaton Rapids and Lansing before moving to the Olivet area. He had been employed at the Lansing Drop Forge, retiring in 1968 after 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Sebolt) VanDriessche Jan. 3, 1993, and by three brothers, and three sisters. Mass of the Christian Burial was Dec. 4 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Nenneau as celebrant. Interment in the North Clarence Cemetery, Clarence Township, Calhoun County. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Lawrence M. VanGeison Lawrence M. VanGeison, 88, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Bellevue, died Dec. 20, 1995, at his home in Florida where he lived since 1980. Mr. VanGeison was born July 26, 1907, in Lee Center Township, the son of Chalmers and Lottie May (Warner) VanGeison. He married Anna Moon and she died June 4, 1979. He married Sylvia (Blake) Kimerer Nov. 3, 1979, in Bellevue. He was a dairy farmer in Eaton County for many years, member of the Eaton County Road Commission for eight years, an Eaton County Commissioner from 1961-74, and the Bellevue Township Treasurer for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna, one sonn, Leslie in January 1995, and one sister, Fern Schiffman. Services are today, Saturday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. Roger Kimerer officiating. Interment is in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care. _______________ Geraldine VanGelder Geraldine Frances (Kuehn) VanGelder, 74, of Bellevue, formerly of Potterville, died June 16, 1995, at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center following a long illness. Mrs. VanGelder was born Sept. 18, 1920, in Huntingdon, Penn. She owned Kuehn's Flowers and was a 25-year member of the Michigan Florists Association. Services were June 20 at the Field & Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale, with the Rev. John Toth officiating. Interment was in the Dimondale Cemetery. _______________ Bruce E. VanNoker Bruce E. VanNoker, 64, of Lansing died April 7, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. VanNoker graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1949. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and a graduate of Michigan State University. He retired from the Board of Water and Light in 1991. He was preceded in death by one sister, Verna Fuller. Interment services were held April 10 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Duane Ford officiating. Arrangements were made by Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 403 Seymour Ave., Lansing, Mich. 48933. _______________ Rulison VanSickle Rulison "Doc" VanSickle, died in Dunedin, Fla., March 28, 1995. Mr. VanSickle was born in Lansing, the son of Edwin and Maude VanSickle Sr. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater and for the past several years, was an associate realtor. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Dunedin. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irma, and one sister-in-law, Veda VanSickle. Services were April 1 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment was in Deepdale Cemetery, Lansing. _______________ Frances L. VerPlank Frances L. VerPlank, 84, of Traverse City, formerly of Charlotte, died Oct. 11, 1995, at the Birchwood Nursing Center, Traverse City, after a long illness. Miss VerPlank was born in Grand Haven, the daughter of Abraham and Fannie (Simms) VerPlank. She was a graduate of the former Vermontville High School and, during World War II, worked in a bomber plant in Ypsilanti.. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert, and two sisters, Beatrice VerPlank and Florence Dornbos. There were no services. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ John G. Viele John Gary Viele, 70, of Vermontville died Feb. 15, 1995, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Viele was born, the son of Rolla and Cleo (Crook) Viele in Hastings. He owned and operated a farm and was a third generational maple syrup producer. He was a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education from 1962-78, and a board member of the Eaton County ASCS, Federal Land Bank, Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation. He was also a member of the Eaton County Farm Bureau and Vermontville Congregational Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera (Vedder) in 1977. Services were Feb. 18 at the Vermontville Congregational Church with the Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Congregational Church or Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation. _______________ Marion W. Vincent Marion W. Vincent, 93, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Charlotte, died April 19, 1995, in Texas, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Vincent was born in Chester Township April 7, 1902. He was a retired tool and die maker for Chrysler Corporation, Detroit. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola in October 1989. Services were April 22 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery. _______________ Doris M. Vinocur Doris M. Vinocur, 75, died Jan. 16, 1995, at her home in Marquette following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Vinocur was born April 10, 1919, in Howard City, the first child of Florence (Besemer) and Elmer Sumner. She grew up in Portland where her family moved in 1923. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Michigan State University and a master's degree in literature from the University of Michigan. She taught English at the secondary level in Gaylord and Missoula, Mont., but devoted most of her professional life to undergraduates at the Universities of Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Montana. She married James Vanderbilt of Grand Ledge in 1942. He died in 1943. She married Jacob Vinocur in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Vinocur in 1990, and one sisters, Alice Graft of Portland. Services were Jan. 20 at Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette. Arrangements were made by Fassbender's Funeral Home, Marquette. _______________ Irene Waggoner Irene (Flanders) Waggoner, 81, of Charlotte died March 30, 1995, at her home after a short illness. Mrs. Waggoner was born in Eaton Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Leo and Lydia (Reid) Flanders and was a lifelong Charlotte area resident. She was a Charlotte High School graduate and had been employed at Wilcox-Gay Corporation and Sheriff-Goslin, and was a secretary at American Fire Apparatus, Battle Creek, from which she retired in the early 1970's. She was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, the former Eaton County Pomona Grange, and a member of the Charlotte Kitchen Band and the Methodist Marvels Band, both of which entertained for clubs and organizations throughout the area. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Lydia Flanders, one sister, Esther Weiler, and one nephew, Ralph Weiler. Graveside services were April 3 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, with the Rev. Thomas Evans officiating. Memorial services are Sunday, April 9, at 3 p.m. at the LAUMC. Memorial contributions may be made to the LAUMC. _______________ Holly A. Waldron Holly Ann Waldron, 16, of Dimondale died Feb. 14, 1995, at a Lansing hospital. She was a junior at Potterville High School and was an employee of Don's Truck Stop. Services were Feb. 17 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church with the Rev. Norman Burger officiating. Interment was in the Dimondale Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Great Lakes Transplantation Association. _______________ Walter W. Waldron Walter W. "Duke" Waldron, 83, of East Lansing died Oct. 22, 1995. Mr. Waldron was born April 27, 1912, in Shenandoah, Penn., and has been a resident of East Lansing for the past 35 years. He was a 1934 graduate of Georgetown University and was a member of the football team under coach Frank Leahey. He played professional football for the now Washington Redskins, was owner of the Lansing All Star Football Team, and the Lansing Duke's Hockey Team. He was an honorary member of the Varsity "S" Club of Michigan State University. He owned and operated Duke's Sunoco and Shell stations on Harrison and Michigan Avenue, East Lansing.. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethelbelle, and two brothers, Alex and Sam Walacavage. A memorial visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. _______________ Lisa K. Walker Lisa Kaye (Arnett) Walker, 19, of Lansing, formerly of Eaton Rapids, died June 29, 1995, following a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Mrs. Walker was born Nov. 5, 1975, in Lansing, and was a 1993 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. She was employed by the Eaton County Health Department in Charlotte as a clerk typist. Services were July 3 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Rockney Wing officiating. Interment was in the Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, Lansing. _______________ Hazel A. Watkins Hazel Arlene Watkins, 85, of Charlotte, died March 21, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Watkins was born in Walton Township, Eaton County, the daughter of George and Effie (Gordon) Robbins. She was a housekeeper in private homes. Serivces will be today, March 25, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Intermetn will be in the Hamlin Township (Oakwood) Cemetery. _______________ Lawrence Webb Lawrence "Lanny" Webb, 54, of Charlotte died June 6, 1995, in Charlotte. Mr. Webb was born Dec. 17, 1940 in Grand Ledge, the son of Russell and Yvonne (Lawrence) Webb. He has been a lifetime area resident of Grand Ledge and Charlotte. He was a 1959 graduate of Grand Ledge High School. He was an employee of Spartan Motors of Charlotte and a former employee of Diamond REO and Anchor Motor Freight. He was a member of the Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552 and a former member of the Naval Reserve. Services were June 8 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with the Rev. Barbara Smith Jang of the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher Webb Educational Fund. _______________ Helen L. Webster Helen Lucille Webster, 74, of Sunfield, formerly of DeWitt died April 18, 1995, in Sunfield. Mrs. Webster was born April 8, 1921, in Arkansas, the daughter of George and Lola (Creecy) Young. She was a member of Al-Anon, and was employed at General Motors, retiring in 1982. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harley Webster; one son, Harley Eugene; granddaughter, Collette Webster; one brother, James Young; and one sister, Evelyn Meins. Services were April 21 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church, Sunfield, with the Rev. Harris Hoekwater and the Rev. Frederick Nose officiating. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing. _______________ Dale F. Weeks Dale F. Weeks, 58, of Hastings, formerly of Olivet, died April 27, 1885, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Weeks was born Jan. 6, 1937, in Charlotte, the son of Floyd and Mabble (Horn) Weeks. He was raised in Eaton County and attended the Olivet Schools. He married Dolores Stults Jan. 20, 1957, at the Olivet Congregational Church. He was employed in construction all his life and owned and operated his own excavating business. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Mable Weeks. Services were April 30 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice, Thornapple Manor, or the Muscular Dystrophy Association. _______________ Leland G. Wendel Leland G. Wendel, 72, of Charlotte died Sept. 13, 1995, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, after an extended illness. Mr. Wenden was born in Hastings, the son of Herman and Lula (Lyon) Wendel, and was a life long resident of Charlotte. He was a 1942 graduate of Charlotte High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had been employed by Pet Milk Company for 23 years, worked as a salesman, and most recently as a bus driver for EATRAN from where he retired in 1990. He was a member of the Maple City Post #2406 VFW, Greenwalt-Flaherty Post #42 American Legion, Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552, and the Charlotte Buck Club. Serives are Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte, with the Pastor Patricia Skinner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Eaton County Unit. _______________ Helen C. West Helen Clara West, 73, of Charlotte died Sept. 14, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. West was born in Detroit, the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Schultz) Schuette. She was a member of the Mish Mash Bowling League. Services were Sept. 16 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Noel Hall-Niemann officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. _______________ Phyllis M. West Phyllis M. Hodge (Collier) West, 72, of Nashville died Jan. 6, 1995, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. West was born July 2, 1922, in Sunfield, the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Walsh) Collier. She married Bon West Aug. 7, 1982. She was a dental assistant in Vermontville and a bookkeeper for Auto Owners and the Michigan Education Association. She was a member of the Trinity Wesleyan Church.. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gordon Collier. Services were Jan. 9 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. William Osborne officiating. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Wesleyan Church. _______________ Randy Lee Wheeler Randy Lee Wheeler, 43, of Charlotte died May 1, 1995, in Lansing. Mr. Wheeler was born in Mount Pleasant, the son of Gordon and Helen (Fair) Wheeler. He served with the United States Army from 1970-72 and was employed by Buick-Olds-Cadillac in Lansing. He was a member of the Michigan Harness Horesemen's Racing Association, U.S. Trotting Association, and Northern Michigan Fair and Racing Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Amy. Services were May 5 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Mark Woodbury officiating. Interment was in the Center Eaton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for future designation. _______________ Grover W. Whitaker Grover W. Whitaker, 57, of Eaton Rapids died Dec. 19, 1995, in Michigan City, Ind. Mr. Whitaker was born June 18, 1938, in Prestonsburg, Ken., the son of Ervin and Isabelle (Wadkins) Whitaker. He retired from Buick-Olds-Cadillac in 1993 after 30 years of service. Services are today, Saturday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Frances Dunn officiating. Interment is in the North Aurelius Cemetery, Mason. _______________ Elwood E. Whitinger Elwood Edward Whitinger, 92, died June 1, 1995, in Charlotte. Mr. Whitinger was born Jan. 30, 1903, in Jewell, Iowa, the son of George and Isabell Whitinger. He was the second son and one of 11 children. He was a millwright at Oldsmobile, a truck driver, and was employed at the Lansing Candy Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Eunice, four brothers, Melvin, Roy, Leonard, and Orland; three sisters, Lucille, Leota, and Lettie, and one grandson, Daniel Tuckey. Services were June 5 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Kiwanis Manor, Charlotte. _______________ Wayne Whitinger Wayne Whitinger, 76, of Corunna died July 6, 1995, at his daughter's residence. Mr. Whitinger was born July 9, 1918, in Forman, N.D., the son of George and Isabel (Cochran) Whitinger. He had resided in Corunna since 1975, coming from Flint. He married Alberta Pratt on March 16, 1938, in Charlotte. He was employed by Complete Auto Transit for 35 years, retiring in 1979. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of Owosso #81 F&AM, past Master of Vernon #279 F&AM in 1977, and a member and Past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Stars, Chapter 243. He was a member of the Bay City Consistory and was a founding member of the Clown Unit for the Shriners. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Caroline Whitinger, and Dixie Coplin; and six brothers and five sisters. Services were July 9 at Sharp Funeral Home, Flint Area Chapel, with the Father Scott Danforth officiating. Interment was in the Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice. _______________ Maurice R. Whittum Maurice R. Whittum, 75, of Charlotte, formerly of Eaton Rapids, died May 26, 1995 at the Eaton Manor Nursing Home, Charlotte. Mr. Whittum was born March 12, 1920, in Brookfield Township, the son of Roy and Celinda (Newton) Whittum. He was a life long farmer in the Brookfield area, a Navy veteran of World War II, and was a past commander and life member of the VFW National Home Post #1283 Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Everett, Lawrence, and Clair. Services were May 30 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with the Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Military graveside services were in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, conducted by the VFW National Home Post #1283. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home Post #1283. _______________ Mary Louise Wight Mary Louise (LaMonte) Wight, 81, of Fair Haven, N.J., formerly of Charlotte, died Jan. 31, 1995, at the Riverview Extended Care Facility in Red Bank, N.J. after an extended illness. Mrs. Wight was born in Charlotte, the daughter of F. Cline and Maude (Parr) LaMonte and had been a Fair Haven resident for many years. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Fair Haven and was a member of the Women's Club of Little Silver for over 30 years where she held the office of treasurer, vice-president and president. She was preceded in death by her husband, D. Roger Wight in August, 1983, and one daughter, Lynn Cambron, in January 1989. Services were held Feb. 3 in Red Bank, N.J. Graveside services are to be held in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, and will be announced later by the Burkhead Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Harper T. Wildern Harper Tully Wildern, 100, of Charlotte died Dec. 22, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Wildern was born in Charlotte, the son of Chelsea May and Zella (Krebs) Wildern. He was a pharmacist since 1918, and owned and operated the Wildern Drug Store since 1948, until his retirement at the age of 89. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, and past president of the Eaton County Shrine and the Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora, in 1975, and his son, Harper Mac, in 1993. Services were Dec. 26 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte, or the Eaton Community Hospice. _______________ Brody L. Williams Brody "Stubby" Lee Williams, infant son of Sierra (Kozachik) and Matt Williams, died Jan. 23, 1995. Services were held Jan. 26 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Windle Davis officiating. _______________ Stephen M. Williams Stephen M. Williams, 19, of Fowler died June 29, 1995, as a result of a farming accident. He was a graduate of Fowler High School class of 1993 and lived all of his life in the Fowler area. He was employed at T and H Dairy Farm. Services were July 3 at the George Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Home, Fowler, with the Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Interment was in the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. _______________ Josephine Wilson Josephine Wilson, 89, of Charlotte died Dec. 22, 1995, at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility after an extended illness. Mrs. Wilson was born in Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd and Icel Mae (Havens) Catey and had been a Charlotte resident since 1937. She was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, a graduate of Ypsilanti State Normal from where she received a life teaching certificate, and taught in rural and in Battle Creek schools for a few years. During World War II she trained as a Red Cross Volunteer later serving over 1,000 volunteer hours at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. She was a bookkeeper for her husband's besiness for 14 years and after his death, moved to Pleasant Hill, Tenn., where she served as bookkeeper at Wharton Nursing Home where she later became food service supervisor and acting dietician. In 1980 she returned to Charlotte to be near her family where she lived until her death. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, where she was a member of the Mary Martha Circle, taught Sunday school, had sung in the choir for 20 years, directed the junior choir, was member and past president of the Women's Fellowship, and was a past president of the Central Association of Women's Fellowships. She was a member of the Charlotte Women's Fellowships. She was a member of the Charlotte Women's Club, the Pythian Sisters, the Garden Club, the Altruistic Club, and served as chairman of the Eaton County Hospital Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice, in 1966. At Mrs. Wilson's request, her body has been donated to medical science. Memorial services were Dec. 27 at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Peter Brenner and the Rev. Z. William Colson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ or Charlotte Public Library. _______________ Robert E. Winters Robert E. Winters, 72, of Long Lake, Johnstown Township, died June 20, 1995, in the Battle Creek Health System/Community Site after being stricken at home. Mr. Winters was born April 4, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Edward and Edna (Scott) Winters. He graduated from Bellevue High School. He was a technician fifth grade with the Battery B of the 904th Field Artillery of the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. He fought in the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns. He was employed for 40 years at the Clark Equipment Co., retiring in 1983. He married Harriette Mapes on Jan. 22, 1943. Services were June 22, at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. _______________ DeShawn N. Wixson DeShawn Nyrie Wixson, infant daughter of Jasmine Harvath and Ryan Wixson of Eaton Rapids, died Aug. 31, 1995 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Services were Sept. 2 at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. _______________ Agnes F. Wood Agnes F. Wood, 91, of Hastings died July 10, 1995, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Wood was born May 20, 1904, in Dodge Center, Minn., to George and Flossie (Tappen) Arnold. She graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1922 and came to Battle Creek in the 1920's from Minnesota. She married Thomas Wood Sr., Dec. 23, 1925, in Battle Creek. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Baptist Church.. She was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Larry Wood and Dennis Wood; and one sister, Eloise Spells. Services were July 13 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, with the Rev. George Crawford officiating. Interment was in the Austin Cemetery, Convis Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Seventh-Day Baptist Church. _______________ Murl L. Woodman Murl Lester Woodman, 72, of Holt, formerly of Potterville, died Oct. 21, 1995, at his residence. Mr. Woodman served in the Navy during World War II and was a press operator at Oldsmobile until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of Lansing VFW Post #701 and a former member of Charlotte VFW Post #2406 and American Legion Post #42. He was a chairman of UAW Local #1618 retirees' organization and the Waverly 39ers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. Services are Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Dan Spitzley officiating. Interment is in the Deepdale Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lansing. _______________ Donna L. Woodworth Donna Lucille Woodworth, 86, of Charlotte died May 21, 1995. Mrs. Woodworth was born in Freeport, the daughter of Isaac and Anna (Reuter) Moore. She was a teacher until 1941 and was a member of the First Baptist Church and Eaton County Farm Bureau. She was preceded in death by two sons, John at birth in 1943, and Charles "Mike" in 1976 and her husband, Charles in 1976. Graveside services are Wednesday, May 24, at 9 a.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or Muscular Dystrophy Association. _______________ Wanita E. Woodworth Wanita E. Woodworth, 57, of Nashville, died Jan. 19, 1995, at Michigan Capital Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus, Lansing. Mrs. Woodworth was born Feb. 14, 1937, in Bellevue, the daughter of Dennis and Martha (Nelson) Tobey. She attended Bellevue and Central Lake Schools, graduated from Bellevue High School. She married Edward Woodworth April 4, 1941, in Springfield, Tenn. She was employed at Michigan Magnetics, Vermontville, as a nurse's aide for the elderly in their homes, and most recently, had a newspaper delivery route for several different papers with her husband. She was a member of the Nashville Assembly of God Church where she taught Sunday School and was a former president of the church's Women's Missionary Group. She was also a former member of the Nashville Zoning Board. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Dustin Woodworth and Giles Kidwell Jr., her parents, Dennis and Martha Tobey, one brother, Wayne Tobey, and one sister, Gwenlyn Washburn. Services were Jan. 21 at the Nashville Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Al Eastman and the Rev. Glenn Branham officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wanita Woodworth Memorial Fund. _______________ Veda Wright Veda Wright, 90, of Charlotte, died June 15, 1995, in Charlotte. Mrs. Wright was born July 4, 1904, the daughter of Harry and Estelle (Larabee) Wright. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don in 1991, and three grandchildren, Sandy, Randy, and Mallory. Services were June 19 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Barry Smith officiating. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery. _______________ Jerry L. Zinger Jerry Lee Zinger, 49, of Woodland, formerly of Vermontville died Nov. 27, 1995, at his home. Mr. Zinger was born Jan. 3, 1946, in Grand Rapids, the son of Russell and Anna (Medendorp) Zinger. He was raised in Marion and attended Marion School and McBain Christian School, and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1981. He married Sandra Rowe on April 9, 1963. He retired from Fisher Body after 30 years and served on the board of supervisors for the Auto Body Credit Union. He owned and operated the Zinger Home Heating Company. He belonged to the Nashville Church of the Nazarene where he taught Sunday school. He was preceded in death by two infant sons and tow infant grandchildren. Services were Nov. 29 at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. alan Mettler officiating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.