1999 Obits; Daily News U to Z, Greenville, Montcalm County, Michigan Copyright ª 2000 by Linda Johnston. This copy contributed for use in the MIGenWeb Archives. MIGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed MIGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the MIGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. _____________________________________________________________________ 1999 OBITUARIES ************************************************************************* UMLOR, CLIFFORD L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, November 1, 1999 Greenville - Clifford L. UMLOR, 72, of Greenville, passed away Friday, Oct 29, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital. He was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Harrisburg, the son of Lloyd H. and Thelma M. ISENHART UMLOR. He was a disabled veteran from the U.S. Army, serving with the C Troop 97th Signal Corps. He was stationed in Bamberg, Germany, where he met his wife, the former Hedy SCHRODER, and they were married for 53 years. He also was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Harvard, Ray I. Booth Post 101 American Legion of Greenville, the U.S. Constabulary Association, and carried mail for many years. He is survived by his wife, Hedy; one daughter, Carol Ann UMLOR of Greenville; one daughter-in-law, Cheryle KING of Irons; one granddaughter, Sandra and Donald ALOFS of Byron Center; his brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Maryann UMLOR; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Donna and Robert MILLER, Doris and Lenis KLEIN, Dorothy PICCARD, Beverly and Harold MAYCROFT; three aunts, Lillian SCHOENBRON, Lucille and Ruth ISENHART; and many cousins, nephews and nieces, both here and in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Robert J. UMLOR. According to his wishes, he requested to be cremated. Catholic memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Harvard, with Father Fred Brucker officiating. Full military committal will be in St. Margaret's Catholic Cemetery by the American Legion Post 101 of Greenville. Members of the family will meet with friends and relatives Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. ______________________________________ UPDIKE, PATRICIA L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, March 15, 1999 Belding - Patricia L. UPDIKE, 74, Belding, passed away Saturday, March 13, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. She was born Feb. 24, 1925, in Belding, to Wallace and Ida NUMMER UPDIKE. She graduated from Belding High School as salutatorian with the class of 1944. She retired from Independent Bank in 1979 after 25 years as a teller. She was born with a serious heart defect and struggled her entire life. She had three open heart surgeries, cancer, a stroke and blindness, but always maintained a cheerful outlook. She made her home with her sister, Marilyn, for the past 20 years, confined to a wheelchair. She is survived by two sisters, two brothers and one sister-in-law, Marilyn JOHNSON, Gretchen FINKBEINER, Roger UPDIKE, all of Belding, William and Betty UPDIKE of Greenville; several caring nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; special friends, Elsie CHRISTENSEN, Maxine THOMAS, Janet HOSKINS, Virginia VAN NORTWICK and Gayla HAINES. Memorial services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Otisco Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belding Museum or Ionia County Commission on Aging. _______________________________________ VAN DAM, GERARD J. JR. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, April 19, 1999 Grand Rapids - Gerard J. VAN DAM Jr., 60, Greenville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 17, 1999. Mr. VAN DAM retired from Steelcase and was the proud owner of Jeracki's Gourmet Jerky Inc. He loved fishing. He also was an active member of CentrePointe Christian Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Anita; his children, Nancy Jeanne and Louis MARTINEZ, Michelle and Joey THEUS, all of Houston, Texas, Gerard III and Sherri VAN DAM of Dorr, Jerimie VAN DAM of Kentwood, Jacquelyn VAN DAM of Greenville; his stepchildren, Rick PETERS, Scott PETERS, Angela and Timothy CUNIGAN, Kelly and Bobby THOMAS, Holly and Joseph SANCHEZ; his grandchildren, Heather, Adam, Rana, Mike, Stephen, Brandi, Eric, Taryn and Alyssa; 14 stepgrandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Van Strien-Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids. Mr. Van Dam reposes at the funeral home, where friends and relatives may meet his family today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to CentrePointe Christian Reformed Church, World Vision or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated. _______________________________________ VANDENBURG, JOHN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 Greenville - John VANDENBURG, 84, West Wise Road, Sheridan, passed away early Monday morning, Aug. 23, 1999, at his home. The son of John and Dora DE VRIES VANDENBURG, he was born Feb. 12, 1915, in Detroit. He retired as a press operator from Federal-Mogul Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Rodney VANDENBURG on Dec. 5, 1980, and Ronald VANDENBURG on Dec. 30, 1997; and a daughter-in-law, Geraldine "Jerri" VANDENBURG on Nov. 23, 1997. On Oct. 26, 1937, in Marion, he married Marian EDWARDS, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and three daughters-in-law, Jerome VANDENBURG of Sheridan, Roger and Judy VANDENBURG of Fenwick, Sharon VANDENBURG of Sheridan, Linda VANDENBURG of Fenwick; 14 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Ella ROBINSON of Battle Creek; three sisters-in-law, Mable EDWARDS, Shirley EDWARDS, both of LeRoy, Alva and Bob SCHRADER of Petoskey; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth and Judy EDWARDS of Munising, Donald EDWARDS of Greenville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with Mr. Jerry Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Township Cemetery, near Sheridan. Envelopes for memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or Beth Haven Christian School are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. _______________________________________ VANDERHOEF, LAURA E. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, December 2, 1999 Lakeview - Laura E. VANDERHOEF, 38, of Lakeview, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at her home. She was born to Eugene and JoAnn WINFIELD of Archbold, Ohio, on Aug. 14, 1961, on Lockbourne Air Force Base, Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Jonnie D. VANDERHOEF, whom she married on May 16, 1987, in Ohio. Besides her husband and her parents, Mrs. VANDERHOEF is survived by her three children, Julia, Elizabeth and Joseph, all at home; and her maternal grandparents, Elmer and Elva BRODBECK of Archbold, Ohio. Mrs. VANDERHOEF was active in her children's activities at Lakeview Community Schools and was a member of the Parent-Teachers Association. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with Pastors Lecil Sullivan and Loyce Hopkins officiating. Interment will take place in Cato Township Cemetery, Lakeview. The family will greet relatives and friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Mrs. Vanderhoef's memory to Hospice of Big Rapids or the American Cancer Society. ________________________________________ VANDERVEEN, MARGARET C. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, December 22, 1999 Edmore - Margaret C. HOWE VANDERVEEN, 84, of Edmore, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at Metron of Greenville. She was born July 20, 1915, to Otto and Gladys HART ANDREWS. She was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Betty HILL, and one grandson, Bruce Allen FIELDS. Mrs. VANDERVEEN is survived by her children, Charlotte and Bruce FIELDS of Bonita Springs, Fla., Daniel and Judy VANDERVEEN of Edmore, Dean and Annabelle VANDERVEEN of Birch Run, Glenn VANDERVEEN of Plainwell; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and two brothers and one sister-in-law, Dexter ANDREWS of Tennessee, George and Louella ANDRES of Kansas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Stebbins-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in McBride Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services. ________________________________________ VANDER WOUDE, MICHAEL CHARLES - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, July 9, 1999 Lowell - Michael Charles VANDER WOUDE, 19 precious son of Dan and Trenna VANDER WOUDE, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 8, 1999. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike and Helen VANDER WOUDE. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Theresa, of Lowell; grandparents, Charlie and Olga WRIGHT of Greenville; great-aunt, Ann WRIGHT of Greenville; aunts and uncles, Sharon and Arnold HARRISON of Belding, Janice and John JAKUBOWSKI of Greenville; cousins, Jill, Julie, Joel and Jeff JAKUBOWSKI, Tony and Jennifer GRABER, all of Greenville, and Heather HARRISON of Belding. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, 1151 W. Main, Lowell, with the Revs. William J. Renkema and Richard VandeKieft officiating. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, Lowell, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Michael's school, Lincoln Development Center, 860 Crahen NE, Grand Rapids 49525. ________________________________________ VANDER WOUDE, PHIL - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, October 25, 1999 Holland - Phil VANDER WOUDE, 45, of Holland, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. He was a member of Fourteenth Street Chrisitan Reformed Church. He was a graduate of Central Michigan University and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He served his residency at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He practiced general surgery in Greenville from 1986 to 1988 and in Holland from 1988 until present. He is survived by his wife, Christine HEIM VANDER WOUDE; his children, Elizabeth, Karl, Kathryn, Ben, Greg, David, all at home; mother, Mrs. William (Geraldine) VANDER WOUDE of McBain; brothers and sisters, Jill VANDER WOUDE of McBain, Kathy and Steve VAN WYLEN of Holland, Robert and Katrina VANDER WOUDE of West Bloomfield; parents-in-law, John and Charlene HEIM of Traverse City; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Jamie HEIM of Traverse City, Jim HEIM of Kawkawlin; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd., Holland, with the Revs. Norm Steen and Al Gelder officiating. Burial will be in Pilgram Home Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Notier-Ver Lee Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to the VanderWoude Children's Education Fund in care of Old Kent Bank or the Holland Rescue Mission. ________________________________________ VAN DEVENTER, HENRY JR. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, June 11, 1999 Belding - Henry VAN DEVENTER Jr., 66, Greenville, passed away Thursday, June 10, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He was born April 22, 1933, in East Jordan, to Henry Sr. and Fannie VANCE VAN DEVENTER. He retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing in 1996, where he had been employed since 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW Post of Greenville and UAW Local 652. He was married March 30, 1991, in Lake Odessa, to Rose DEIBLE. He is survived by his wife, Rose; their children, Doreen STOUT, Kimberly VAN DEVENTER, Rodney VAN DEVENTER, Anthony and Melinda VAN DEVENTER, all of Saginaw, Debbra and Bruce HODGSON of Mason, Lisa and Joe FALSETTA of Sheridan; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Thelma CHIAK of East Jordan, Dorothy and Charles SPENCER of Lansing, Ruth SEYBOLD of Sunfield; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Forest and Nancy VAN DEVENTER of Cheboygan, David and Christine VAN DEVENTER of Sunfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Beldng, with the Rev. Daniel Stoneham officiating. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. _________________________________________ VAN HASSELL, BEVERLY I. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, September 1, 1999 Reed City - Beverly I. VAN HASSELL, 68, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at her home in LeRoy. She was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Osceola County, the daughter of Preston and Audrey MILLER KINTZ. She graduated from Greenville High School and then attended Davenport College. She had lived for several years in Jackson where whe was manager of a dental office. She was a member of Ganson St. Baptist Church and the Jackson Women's Club. She also lived in Grand Rapids before moving to LeRoy three years ago. She enjoyed needlework, handicrafts and oil painting. She is survived by her husband, Herbert; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Luke BOURNE of Eaton Rapids, Mary and Chris HOLLIS of Florida; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Patty of Columbus, Ohio; her mother, Audrey KINTZ of Grand Rapids; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at McDowell Funeral Home, Reed City. Burial will be in Ashton Cemetery. Visitation is today from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or St. Mary's Cancer Center. _________________________________________ VAN KLEECK, REV. WILLIAM W. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 Greenville - Rev. William W. VAN KLEECK, 64, went to be with his Lord, Monday, Dec. 20, 1999 He was born the son of Francis and Jewel WOODSON VAN KLEECK, in Toledo, Ohio, on Sept. 9, 1935. Rev. VAN KLEECK was a minister of the Gospel for 40 years, including mission work in Canada, in the children's ministry, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Roscommon and founder of the Immanuel Christian School in Roscommon. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Edmore. On Jan. 21, 1956, he married Alice B. FROST and she survives along with their children, Peter and Annette VAN KLEECK of Belmont, Phillip and Amy VAN KLEECK of Wabash, Ind., Mark and Michelle VAN KLEECK of Fenwick, Matthew VAN KLEECK of Wyoming, Daniel VAN KLEECK of Clearwater Christian College of Clearwater, Fla., Lanette and Paul RAGAN of Houghton Lake, Lesa and Jerry SCHMIDT of Edmore; his 23 grandchildren; his three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Elizabeth VAN KLEECK, Linda and Al ROBERTS, all of Grayling, Diana and Greg SAYLOR of Dayton, Ohio; and his father-in-law, Edward FROST of Fenwick. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hurst Funeral home, Greenville, with his son, the Rev. Peter VAN KLEECK officiating. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, Fenwick. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Orleans Bible Church or First Baptist Church of Edmore. _________________________________________ VAN VLERAH, WILLIAM E. "TINKER" JR. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 Lakeview - William E. "Tinker" VAN VLERAH Jr., 50, Lakeview, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at Spectrum East, Grand Rapids. Mr. VAN VLERAH was born Dec. 23, 1948 in Greenville, the son of William and Dorcas VAN VLERAH. He was employed by Farmers Elevator in Lakeview for the past 25 years as a mill operator. Surviving are his wife, Rhonda HALL VAN VLERAH, whom he married Feb. 3, 1973; three sons and daughters-in-law, Justin and Theresa VAN VLERAH of Trufant, Billy VAN VLERAH and Amy VALCAMP of Lakeview, Chris and Jennifer VAN VLERAH of Six Lakes; one daughter, Heather VAN VLERAH of Lakeview; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicky and Butch JENKINS of Texas, Melody and Ron HILL of Howard City, Susie and David HALIDEN of Missouri; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Isabel VAN VLERAH of Mecosta; and his mother, Dorcas VAN VLERAH of Howard City; five grandchildren, Dakota, Travis, Autumn, Bobby and Braden. He was preceded in death by his father, William VAN VLERAH Sr.; a brother, Jerry HIGHT; and his father-in-law, Emery HALL. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Youngman McCullough Chapel, Lakeview. Visitation for Mr. Van Vlerah will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. _______________________________________ VARNEY, HARVEY N. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, December 20, 1999 Greenville - Harvey N. VARNEY, 73, of E. Union Street, Greenville, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 17, 1999, at his home. One of 12 children, he was born March 30, 1926, in Harrison, the son of Albert and Millie HOLMDEN VARNEY. Harvey retired from Detroit Gasket/Extruded Metals after 29 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On May 18, 1956, in Belding, he married the former Genevieve LILLIE, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Adelia SEABOLT; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Neal VARNEY, Donald and Gloria SEABOLT, all of Greenville; one sister and two brothers-in-law, Norma Jean and Norm ULCH of Harrison, Stan BAUMAN of Springfield, Ore.; three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Gerald and Patricia VARNEY of Greenville, Leonard and Ermetta VARNEY of Sheridan, Jerry VARNEY of Coral, Irene VARNEY, Alberta VARNEY, both of Greenville; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Keith and Mina VARNEY, Freeman VARNEY, Raymond VARNEY, Don and Mary VARNEY; and three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Bernice BAUMAN, Marge and Tom RITTER, Iva and John VAN HOOSE. Graveside service will be held in the spring at Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan, 400 Perry St., Big Rapids 49307. Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family. _______________________________________ VELLANTI, TIMOTHY N. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, May 21, 1999 Howard City - Timothy N. VELLANTI, 19, Lakeview, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on May 25, 1979, in Lansing, the son of Michael R. and Susan L. BLAESS VELLANTI. He was a 1998 graduate of Lakeview High School and had just completed his first year of college at Grand Rapids Community College. He was employed by The Cooker Restaurant in Grand Rapids. He enjoyed hunting, sports and spending time with his friends. Survivors are his parents, Michael and Susan of Lakeview; one brother, Ryan K.VELLANTI of Lakeview; grandparents, Nick and JoAnn VELLANTI of Lansing, Gerry BLAESS of Saline; great-grandmother, Mary VELLANTI of Lansing; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, Howard City, with the Rev. Phong Pham officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lansing on Monday morning. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Howard City. Memorials may be made to the Vellanti family. Arrangements are being handled by the Fosnaught Funeral Home, Marion, and its director, Mark Holdship, formerly of Lakeview. ______________________________________ VIE, CADDIE IRENE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, May 7, 1999 Belding - Caddie Irene VIE. 76, Belding, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at her home. She was born Dec. 10, 1922, in Belding, to Merl and Mary HAGDORN CONKLIN. She graduated from Belding High School, class of 1941. She was a past member of Belding Fire Department Auxiliary, Belding Museum and Belding Area Historical Society. She married Anker VIE on May 6, 1943, in Belding. He preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1986. She also was preceded in death by her parents, one brother-in-law, Leon RIEGLER, in 1997; and one great-nephew, Robert RIEGLER, in 1998. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sandra VIE of Belding; two grandchildren, Angie and Jessie VIE, both of Belding; one sister, Vergie RIEGLER of Mission, Texas; one niece, one nephew, two great-nieces and one great-nephew. Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Belding, with Pastor Jake Jacobsen officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belding Museum or Alvah N. Belding Library. _____________________________________ VINCENT, GRACE I. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, September 9, 1999 Belding - Grace I. VINCENT, 86, of Belding, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at Metron of Greenville Nursing Home. She was born July 18, 1913, in Ionia, the daughter of William and Edith SMITH CLARK. She was the owner and operator of Grace's Beauty Shop, Ada, for several years. She and her husband, James, owned and operated the Pine View Mobile Home Park on Whites Bridge Road, Belding, until her retirement. She was married Nov. 5, 1936, in Angola, Ind., to James B. VINCENT. He preceded her in death April 27, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Phyllis E. "Ward" ARNDT; one sister, Mary; two brothers, Fred and Lyle. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Doc "Jim" and Barb VINCENT of Grand Rapids; her grandchildren, Charlie, Michael and Evie VINCENT, all of Grand Rapids, Greg and Alaine "ARNDT" BAYLIS of Belding, Gary and Cheryl ARNDT of Holland, Howard and Kate "ARNDT" HUNTER of Comstock Park; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Dick and June CLARK of Arizona, Helen CLARK of Virginia. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Ken Harger officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. _____________________________________ VINING, WOODBURN "WOODY" H. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Crystal - Woodburn "Woody" H. VINING, 63, Crystal, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at his home. He was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Middleton, to Homer and Cecil SHANK VINING. He married Donna Jean GESELMAN on July 3, 1954, in Crystal. She preceded him in death on March 4, 1994. He married Sheila CARSON in December of 1997. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; two stepsons, Garrett and Jacob; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Rodney and Beverly VINING, Brian VINING, Woody and Angela VINING, all of Crystal; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Tim PERKINS of Edmore; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson; his mother, Cecil BARGER of St. Louis; one brother ans sister-in-law, Minor and Marva VINING of Middleton. He was preceded in death by his father, his first wife, Donna; and one sister Donna POWELL. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal. Interment will be in Crystal Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Montcalm Area Hospice. _____________________________________ WADLE, LEAH A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, March 13, 1999 Edmore - Lea A. WADLE, 80, of Vanderbilt, formerly of Vestaburg, passed away Thursday, March 11, 1999, at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord. She was born May 12, 1918, in Ferris Township, to Fred and Myrtle HILLARD DYER. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert. Mrs. WADLE is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Lana BROOKS of Marlette, Linda and Bob SUCHEY of Vanderbilt; one son, Gordon WADLE of Mount Shasta, Calif.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services for Mrs. Wadle are 11 a.m. Monday at Stebbins-McCullough Funeral Chapel in Edmore. Interment will be in the Richland Cemetery in Vestaburg. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. _____________________________________ WALES, WILLIAM F. JR. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, August 6, 1999 Lakeview - William F. WALES Jr., 57, of Lakeview, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming. He was born June 26, 1942, in Iron Mountain, the son of William and June LARSEN WALES. On Nov. 27, 1965, he married Sandy GROENLEER in Lansing. Mr. WALES was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church, Howard City. He was secretary of the Lakeview Fire Department, involved with the department for 27 years. He was secretary of the local Lions Club and is on the district cabinet for the Lions Club. He was chairman of the county lake board. Mr. WALES was a teacher for 28 years and was a vocational director. He was preceded in death by his son, William F. WALES III and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, and one daughter, Amy WALES, both of Lakeview; one brother and sister-in-law, Rich and Deb WALES of Quinnesec. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Youngman-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Lakeview. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and Monday from noon until the service at the funeral home. _____________________________________ WALKER, DIANA M. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, May 6, 1999 Belding - Diana M. WALKER, infant, 191 S. Bridge St., Saranac, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus, Grand Rapids. She was born March 17, 1999, in Ionia, to Terisa D. CLAYTON and Donald A. WALKER, both of Saranac. She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Kenneth H. CLAYTON of Saranac, Antonia CLAYTON, Mario ALVEREZ, Cora WALKER, all of Grand Rapids; great-grandparents, Kenneth J. and Donna Mae CLAYTON of Ionia, Mildred YODER of Saranac, Melvina WALKER of Grand Rapids; great-great-grandparent, Virgie HUBBARD of Orleans; three aunts, Diana CLAYTON of Ionia, Kimberly CLAYTON of Grand Rapids, Kaylee CLAYTON of Portland; two uncles, Kenny CLAYTON of Saranac, Jacob CLAYTON of Portland; several more aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Kendall Harger officiating. Interment will be in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. ____________________________________ WALLACE, KATHERYN ELVA - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 Grand Ledge - Katheryn Elva WALLACE, 79, Grand Ledge, passed away June 10, 1999, at her residence. She was born May 24, 1920, in Owosso, the daughter of Walter and Iva GREENHO GREENHOE. Katheryn worked as a hair dresser for years at Pixie Beauty Salon in Owosso. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Lansing. Her love for people was unconditional. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Mac WALLACE of Grand Ledge; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Wes PACIORKA of Novi; three grandchildren, Scott and Steve PACIORKA, Sheri and her husband, David VALK, of Grand Ledge. She was preceded in death by her husband, William WALLACE. Funeral services were held Monday at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with the Rev. Rae Frank of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Lansing, officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County Hospice. ____________________________________ WANDEL, GERALD DEAN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, October 16, 1999 Edmore - Gerald Dean WANDEL, 46, Edmore, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, in Millbrook Township. He was born Oct. 26, 1952, in Edmore, the son of Robert and Lucille MOORE WANDEL. Mr. WANDEL was employed at Hitachi from 1978 until the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and a brother, Carl. He is survived by his mother, Lucille WANDEL of Edmore; three brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Lora WANDEL of Belding, Dean and Ruth WANDEL of Edmore, Dale and Elaine WANDEL of Cedar Lake; two nieces, Felisha and Kayla WANDEL; three nephews, Robbie, Brandon and Dusty WANDEL. Private graveside services will be held at Vinewood Cemetery with the Rev. Rolla Timmons officiating. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore. ____________________________________ WANINK, HELEN B. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Lakeview - Helen B. WANINK, 96, of Lakeview, passed away Saturday, July 3, 1999, at Hazel Finnley Nursing Home, St. Johns. She was born Sept. 9, 1902, in Lakeview to John and Jenny FERRIS HERZOG. She was a resident of Lakeview most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, in 1976; one son-in-law, Paul ANTHONY, in 1992; one sister, Corrine JONES, in 1998. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn ANTHONY of Lansing; two grandchildren and their spouses, Howard and Gail ANTHONY of Sparta, Pam and Larry NELSON of DeWitt; one sister, Sybil SMITH of Lakeview; one brother-in-law, Fred JONES of Grand Rapids; six great-grandchildren, Tony and Skyler NELSON; Luke, Reagan, Jake and Cord ANTHONY. Services for Mrs. WANINK will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Langston. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagles Nest or the American Diabetes Association. _____________________________________ WARREN, CLARENCE G. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, January 20, 1999 Midland - Clarence G. WARREN, 65, Auburn and Fenwick, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, at Mid Michigan Medical Center. He was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Bay City, the son of Clarence G. Sr. and Lena R. CHAPMAN WARREN. On April 26, 1958, he married Constance A. LA DUE. Clarence was raised and educated in Bay City. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Dirk Waltz Buick, Oldsmobile & Jeep as a service manager with more than 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Constance WARREN; one son, Christopher M. WARREN; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia S. and Timothy J. CHARTIER; and one grandson, Cody Joseph CHARTIER. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Miller Funeral Home, 4210 N. Saginaw Road, Midland, with Dr. Orville H. McKay officiating. Friends may call today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Midland. _____________________________________ WEBB, BEULAH M. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, April 15, 1999 Sheridan - Beulah M. WEBB, 85, 7303 S. Wicker Road, Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1913, in Crystal, the daughter of Lyman and Ina RICKERD GRISWOLD. She married Thomas WEBB on Nov. 25, 1930, at Stanton. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1985. She also was preceded in death by three brothers, Lyle, Warren and Cecil GRISWOLD; one sister, Ireta COOPER; and one son-in-law, Gerald AMES. Mrs. WEBB was a lifelong resident of the Crystal and Sheridan areas. She was a member of Vickeryville United Methodist Church and the VFW Post 5065 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Vergelene and Asa BROOKS, Ina AMES, all of Pickford; five grandchildren, Darryl and Sue BROOKS of Sheridan, Darlene and Vic SIMON of Sumner, June and Joe PATTON of St. Ignace, Tom and Jane DOTY of Cedarville, LaDonna and Patrick DISKIN of Delton; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene SHAULL of Shepherd, Beatrice LINDER of Lansing; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Larry W. Nalett officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial considerations to either the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Vickeryville United Methodist Church or Hospice. _____________________________________ WEDGE, JAMES L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Belding - James L. WEDGE, 50, Belding, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at his residence. He was born May 21, 1948, in Detroit to Thomas and Ethel B. WOODRUFF WEDGE. He was a machinist at Federal-Mogul and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his mother, one daughter, Jessica WEDGE, and one son, Jacob WEDGE, all of Belding; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Helen WEDGE of Detroit; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father in 1972 and a sister in infancy. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Darwyn Hassert officiating. Intement will be in Otisco Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alcoholics Anonymous Program (ALANON). ______________________________________ WEGER, MAXINE J. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, October 5, 1999 Greenville - Maxine J. WEGER, 62, of Greenville, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at her home. She was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Barbeau, the daughter of Hermades J. and Leona HEDRINGTON BERGERON. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville. She is survived by her husband, John; her daughters and sons-in-law, Deb and Greg HAMMAN of Greenville, Linda and Brian MARTIN of Muskegon, Julie and Mike MYERS of Cape Coral, Fla., Cynthia SKYTTA of Gowen; her sons, John and Jody, both of Greenville; her 13 grandchildren, Terha and Brett DE BOER and Jason HAMMAN of Greenville, Angela and Aaron ROBINSON of Phoenix, Ariz., Kristeen and Joe HULLIBURGER of Belding, Erica KENT of Grand Rapids, Jamie and Dan AYRES of Winter Park, Fla., Jacob REYNOLDS of Cape Coral, Fla., Allen SYKTTA of Grand Rapids, Kathleen SYKTTA of Gowen, Daniel Justin, Alex and Amelia WEGER, all of Belding; her great-granddaughter, Paigelyn HULLIBURGER; her sisters and brothers, Rose REED, Theresa MARLIN, Leo BERGERON, William BERGERON, Cathy DUKEMAN, all of Greenville, Dan BERGERON of Lowell, Robert BERGERON of Belding, Marge WOODS of Grant, Carole RING of Trufant, Chris BERGERON of Gowen, Herm BERGERON of Naperville, Ill. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Lou WEGER, in 1959. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Fred Brucker as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with a scripture wake service at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made in Maxine's name to the American Cancer Society. ____________________________________ WEIERS, GERALD L. "JAY" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, September 8, 1999 Greenville - Gerald L. "Jay" WEIERS, 74, of Greenville, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 6, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. The son of Wally and Gertrude HARGER WEIERS, he was born March 3, 1925, at Sheridan. A veteran of World War II, Jay served with the U.S. Army Air Corps and received the Bronze Battle Star. He was a percussionist and played drums around the state of Michigan on the hotel-resort concert circuit. On May 7, 1959, at Grand Rapids, he married Dorothy CONKRIGHT, who survives. Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Fenton and Susan WEIERS of Howard City; one daughter, Kaleen KRUMMICK and her fiance, Michael KAPUSCINSKI of Greenville; one brother, Richard WEIERS of Sheridan; a very special nephew, Lloyd LUND of Sheridan; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James CONKRIGHT in 1997; and one granddaughter, Jamie CONKRIGHT-ENGLISH in 1997. Graveside committal services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Township Cemetery, near Sheridan, with the Rev. Jerry Jones, pastor of the First Congregatiional Church, officiating. Private family visitation was held Tuesday evening at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville. Contributions in memory of Mr. WEIERS may be directed to the American Cancer Society. The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family. ____________________________________ WEIZOREK, ESTHER - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 Greenville - Esther WEIZOREK, 78, Fenwick, formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 27, 1999, at Metron of Greenville. The daughter of Solomon and Vicie ALLEN HENCY, she was born Sept. 29, 1922, at Elberta. Mrs. WEIZOREK retired from Metron of Belding (formerly Belding Christian Nursing Home) and for many years volunteered as a foster grandmother at Baldwin Heights Elementary School in Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burt WEIZOREK; a son, Jack Leonard CMELO on May 5, 1998; and nine brothers and sisters. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Becky and Ken KRICK of Fenwick, Sue THOMPSON of Grand Rapids, and Mary and Steve BOATWRIGHT of Waukesha, Wis.; three sons and a daughter-in-law, George CMELO of Ypsilanti, Tom CMELO of Coldwater, John and Cathy CMELO of North Carolina; 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Jerry Jones, pastor of the First Congregational Church, officiating. In appreciation for the compassionate care Esther received from Hospice, the family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of Michigan (Big Rapids office). Envelopes are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. ____________________________________ WELCH, VERNON F. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, May 27, 1999 Greenville - Vernon F. WELCH, 73, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at his home. He was born July 31, 1925, in Manistique, the son of Floyd and Emily MATTIE WELCH. Vernon celebrated 35 years of marriage with his wife, Vivienne, whom he married on May 23, 1964. He was a member of American Legion Post 101 of Greenville and the Eagles. He is survived by his wife, Vivienne; one son and daughter-in-law, Budd and Sharon WRIGHT of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Dawn KOEWERS of California, Budd V. WRIGHT of Grand Rapids; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Margaret and Jerry WOLFERT of Florida, Evelyn ST. ANDRE of Alpena, Fron MCKENZIE of Manistique; nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Connie from Texas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Albert WELCH. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Harry Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Pallbearers will be members of American Legion Post 101 of Greenville. Visitation will be today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Vernon's name to Visiting Nurse Hospice. ____________________________________ WEMPLE, PEGGY SUE MUSSER - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, September 4, 1999 Greenville - Peggy Sue MUSSER WEMPLE - 27, Trufant, passed away late Thursday evening at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The daughter of Grant Leon and Finetta SCOVILLE MUSSER, she was born June 24, 1972, in Lakeview. A 1991 graduate of Lakeview High School, she was employed as a medical assistant-patient coordinator with Integrated Medical Partners (I.M.P.) at the Maplewood office in Greenville. On Aug. 17, 1996, in Gowen, she married Duane WEMPLE, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Finetta MUSSER of Trufant; two sisters, Janette MUSSER of Trufant, June CAREY of Stanwood; one brother, David Edward MUSSER of Pontiac; two nephews, Justin MUSSER and Stephen SZPIECH; two nieces, Molly and Stephanie POCSI; her father-in-law, Arthur TYGESEN of Gowen; and a god-daughter, Kaitlyn THEBO. She was preceded in death by her father, Grant "Leon" MUSSER on March 11, 1996, and by her mother-in-law, Lillian Marie WEMPLE, on Dec. 20, 1998. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Kurt Peterson, pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Trufant Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Trufant Fire Department Scholarship Fund (in care of the Trufant branch of Huntington Bank). Envelopes are also available at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday. ____________________________________ WENDOL, MARY ELLEN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 13, 1999 Greenville - Mary Ellen WENDOL, 68, of Greenville, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at her home. The daughter of Thomas and Alice May LAKE FLANIGAN, she was born Nov. 12, 1931, in Montcalm County. Mary Ellen retired from Belding Fruit Storage and was a member of the Ray I. Booth American Legion Post 101 Ladies Auxiliary, Greenville. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas FLANIGAN, in 1979, and her mother, Alice May FLANIGAN, in 1992. Surviving are her husband, Gene WENDOL of Greenville, one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnne and Chester NIELSEN of Greenville, one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Laura DEAL of Greenville; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Harriette FLANIGAN of Cocoa, Fla.; one aunt and uncle, Pauline and Lawrence HANSEN of Lakeview; three grandchildren, Christine and Kirk MEDLAR, Corey NIELSEN, Alison NIELSEN; two great-grandchildren, Avery MEDLAR and Jordan MEDLAR. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Dave Perry of the First Church of God officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Mills Cemetery near Gowen. Envelopes for memorial contributions to the Flat River Community Library are available at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, where the family will receive relatives and friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ___________________________________ WHITE, MARY L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, March 20, 1999 Ionia - Mrs. Mary L. WHITE, 70, Ionia, passed away Friday, March 19, 1999, at her home. She was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Burson and Nellie SCHRINER LOVELESS. She attended North Plains Community Church, which she loved and where she was very active. She was an avid bowler for many years in the women's league in Ionia and the Ada Beef League in Lowell. She loved country music, the outdoors, camping, gardening and her hobbies. She drove a school bus for 20 years for Ionia and Palo school districts, and was director of Palo school transportation for 10 years. For the last eight years, she drove a bus for children with disabilities and was a teacher's aide. She married Franklin White, who survives, on Jan. 28, 1950, in Ionia. Other survivors are five sons and three daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Jean WHITE, Danny WHITE, Frank S. and Paula WHITE, Matthew WHITE, all of Ionia; Luke and Lee Ann WHITE of Belding; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathy and Greg HILL, Nancy BOWNE, Melissa and Dan TRIERWEILER, all of Ionia; Patricia and Roberto CRUZ of Belding; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Desirae HILL; two brothers, Herb and Ed LOVELESS; and two sisters, Emma and Delores SCHASARWAK. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at North Plains Community Church, 4022 Olmstead Rd., Ionia, with Pastor Robert Jourdan officiating. Interment will be in Tuttle Cemetery. Visiting hours are today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rich Street Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia Area Hospice in care of Cook Funeral Home. ______________________________________ WHITE, JAMES K. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, May 20, 1999 Greenville - James K. WHITE, 68, Greenville, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at his home. He was born July 8, 1930, in Big Rapids, the son of William and Nellie FORTIN WHITE. He was a member of American Legion Post 101 of Greenville and VFW Post 5065 of Sheridan. Years ago, he worked at Gambles, Greenville, and was a meat cutter at Hill's Market, also in Greenville. He is survived by his wife, Margret; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James Timothy and Cindy WHITE of Vestaburg, Richard WHITE of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Richard Brandon, Ryan Michael and William Charles WHITE; one brother, Richard WHITE of Ionia; one sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Donald BIGELOW of Cadillac. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph, Frank, Gordon, Howard and Roy WHITE; one sister, Evelyn PETERSON; and his parents, William and Nellie WHITE. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Pete Scarbrough officiating. Committal services, performed by American Legiion Post 101, will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in James' name to Hospice of Big Rapids. _____________________________________ WHITNEY, DEREK JOHN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, March 12, 1999 Crystal - Derek John WHITNEY, 16, Stanton, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Stanton. He was born Aug. 4, 1982, in Alma, to Steven Loy and Deborah Lynne BECKER WHITNEY. He was a junior at Central Montcalm High School and was involved in many sports, including baseball, golf, cross-country, track, wrestling, football and hockey. He loved the out-of-doors and loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his mother and her husband, Deborah and Chris CHAPIN of Stanton; his father and his wife, Steven and Michelle WHITNEY of Crystal; two brothers, Brandon Loy, Garrett Joe, both of Stanton; stepbrother and sister, Johnathan and Chelsea MC CRACKEN of Crystal; grandmother, Janet BECKER and husband James WARTHMAN, of Alma; stepgrandparents, Stephen and Marilyn CHAPIN of Stanton; grandmother, Marilyn WHITNEY of Crystal; great-grandmothers, Lucille SPACH of Crystal, Gertrude ESTES of Apopka, Fla., Margie BECKER of Carson City; great-grandfather, Hubert ROCKAFELLOW of St. Louis; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Loy WHITNEY, Joseph BECKER; and two cousins, Holly and Kerry MORELAND. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal, with the Rev. Ried Martin officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the "Wishes of the Family" with a trust for Derek's brothers to be established later. _____________________________________ WHITNEY, GERALDINE G. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, August 28, 1999 Ludington - Geraldine G. WHITNEY, 84, of 2736 N. Pine Street, Tamarac, Ludington, formerly of Stanton, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at her residence following a brief illness. Geraldine G. REED was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Portland, the daughter of Fred and Nellie HANSON REED. She was married on Nov. 3, 1933, in Portland, to Paul J. WHITNEY Sr. He preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1988. Geraldine worked as a nurse for many years, first in Charlotte, and then in Sheridan, retiring in the late 1980s. She was a member of Nevins Lake Church of Stanton. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening. She loved her dog "Peppy". Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Muirlyene and Gil HAYWARD of Hudson, Fla., Carol and Joe CAIN of Ludington; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul Johnathon Jr. and Phyllis WHITNEY of Mears; one sister, Loretta JACOTT of Palm Harbor, Fla.; nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and by twin brothers, Fred and Frank REED. Funeral services for Geraldine G. WHITNEY will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Nevins Lake Church, Stanton. The Rev. Bob Goodenough will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Stanton, alongside her husband's grave. The family will receive friends at the Dorrell funeral Home, Ludington, today from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church in Stanton one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Michigan for Mason County with envelopes available at the funeral home. ______________________________________ WHITTEN, DORIS M. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, March 12, 1999 Greenville - Doris M. WHITTEN, 71, West Grove Street, Greenville, died at home on Wednesday, March 10, 1999. She was born in Greenville on Jan. 22, 1928, the daughter of Sylvester and Gladys Virginia VAN VLERAH LEFEVRE. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1946 and attended Aquinas College. She was married in Greenville on June 22, 1949, to Robert E. WHITTEN, and they have lived in the same home on Grove Street since. Doris was very active in the Greenville community with the Flat River Community Players, serving as secretary for 20 years and received the Outstanding Member Award. She also was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, where she was former activity director for the St. Charles School and Church. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Robert and their children, James and Terese WHITTEN of Farmington Hills, Michael and Cathy WHITTEN of Auburn, W. Va., Thomas WHITTEN of Greenville, Karen WHITTEN of Flagstaff, Ariz., Lawrence WHITTEN, Renee VERSTRATE and Johnathan WHITTEN, all of Greenville; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson; her two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Louise GIELCZWK of Escondido, Calif., and Eileen and Leo Charles BROSCHART of Columbus, Ohio; her brother-in-law, Jerry and Beverly WHITTEN of Grand Rapids; and sister-in-law, Patricia and Joe KURZYNOWSKI of Grand Ledge. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Fred Brucker officiating. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. Visitation is today from 7 to 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, or the Flat River Community Players. _____________________________________ WIETSMA, JAYMI LYNN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, November 8, 1999 Sheridan - Jaymi Lynn WIETSMA, 14, of 483 W. Fenwick Rd., Fenwick, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, where she was tragically taken at an early age as a result of an automobile accident on County Farm Road at Briggs Drive. She was born Aug. 3, 1985, in Belding, the daughter of Larry WIETSMA and Melody A. MORRIS. Jaymi Lynn was presently a freshman at Central Montcalm High School, where she was on the volleyball team. She previously participated in basketball, soccer and was a former Girl Scout. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Melody and L. John KENNEDY of Fenwick; her father, Larry J. WIETSMA of St. Louis; grandparents, Dan and Doris RILEY of Ohio, Richard MORRIS Sr. of Florida, Helen KENNEDY of Sandusky; two sisters, Jannelle WIETSMA of Grand Rapids, Sheila KENNEDY of Sidney; five brothers and one sister-in-law, Darrin KENNEDY of St. Louis, Gary WIETSMA of Stanton, Tarrey and Kelly WIETSMA of Greenville, Charles DICKENS and James DICKENS, both of Tennessee; several aunts, uncles, one niece, one nephew and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Community Church, Orleans, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Woodard Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan. ____________________________________ WILBER, MONADEAN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, March 27, 1999 Lakeview - Monadean WILBER, 68, Morley, passed away Friday, March 26, 1999, at her residence in Deerfield Township in Mecosta County. Mrs. WILBER was employed at Leppink's Super Market in Lakeview for more than 20 years. She attended Stanwood Free Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Donald L. WILBER of Morley; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Loraine WILBER of Cedar Springs, Arnold and Lois WILBER of Belding; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Ron ANGER of Big Rapids, Sandra and Manuel LEAL of Morley; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Macil LARSEN of Door, Wilma MURTLAND of Morley, Reta and Bud BARD of Grandville, Evelyn and Ernie STINE of Lakeview. Mrs. WILBER was preceded in death by one brother, Arden JOHNSTON, and one sister, Dorothy JOHNSTON. Funeral services are Monday at 1 p.m. at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with the Rev. Dennis Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Rustford Cemetery in Mecosta County. Visitation is today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. ___________________________________ WILBUR, MELVIN H. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, August 30, 1999 Greenville - Melvin H. WILBUR, 78, of Gowen, passed away Friday evening, Aug. 27, 1999, at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus, Grand Rapids. The son of Harry V. and Flossie M. HINKLE WILBUR, he was born July 13, 1921, at Portland. A veteran of World War II, Melvin served as an anti-aircraft artillery gun crewman with the Fifth Army and was a member of the Lester J. Sitts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5065 in Sheridan. In 1982 he retired from the former Gibson Refrigerator Co. after 36 years of employment and in his retirement served as a vounteer fireman in East Marion County, Ocala, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Archie and Harry; one sister, Lorna; and one great-grandson, Derrick Lee PETERSEN. On Nov. 22, 1947, at Ionia, he married Caroline MENO, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Ronald WILBUR and one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Kevin THACKER, all of Gowen; his grandchildren, Melanie BROMLEY, Lisa and Melvin ABBOTT, Shaun THACKER, Jesse WILBUR; his great-grandchildren, Samantha and Sabrina ABBOTT, Dylan and Sierrah BROMLEY; 10 brothers and sisters, Leola KING of Greenville, Leon and Sandi WILBUR of Pensacola, Fla., Betty and Lyle KRUMRIE of Muskegon, Gerald and Dorothy WILBUR of Texas, June CHRISTENSEN of Florida, Jim and JoAnn WILBUR of Grand Rapids, Mickey and Bill FAUGHT of South Bend, Ind., Marilyn ELLSWORTH of Grand Rapids, Arthur and Belinda WILBUR of Pensacola, Fla., Joyce and Lupe RODRIQUEZ of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger, pastor of Shiloh Community Church, officiating. Graveside military honors, rendered by the Lester J. Sitts VFW Post 5065 Honor Guard, will follow at Otisco Township Cemetery. Envelopes for memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoication or the American Cancer Society are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. _____________________________________ WILKINS, KATHLEEN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, July 8, 1999 Greenville - Kathleen WILKINS, 78, Edmore, passed away Tuesday morning, July 6, 1999, at Metron of Greenville. The daughter of John and Amelia STOIKA SZABO, she was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Rochester, N.Y. Until moving to the Edmore area, she had resided in Dunedin, Fla., for 23 years, where she and her late husband retired after moving from New Britain, Conn. She was preced in death by her parents; her husband, Donald E. WILKINS, on March 26, 1993; and her sister, Lillian ORCUTT, in April 1993. She is survived by her children, Susan WILKINS of Greenville, Tom WILKINS of Six Lakes, Dan PANOZZO, Marlene VENDRONE, both of Spring Hill, Fla., Daniel WILKINS of Pinnelas Park, Fla.; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Private services have been held. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Wilkins may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family. ____________________________________ WILKINSON, RONALD V. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, December 30, 1999 Belding - Ronald V. WILKINSON, 41, of Belding, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 8, 1958, in Greenville, to Dale and Lorraine TREAT WILKINSON. Ronald graduated from Belding High School with the class of 1976. He was a journeyman tool and die man at Frigidaire for 18 years, and was a member of the Local IATC 8. He was married Aug. 6, 1977, in Greenville, to Jo-Rae LAMB. She survives along with their children, Gina, Kara, Jeffrey and Kevin, all at home. He also is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lorraine and Gerald KELLOGG of Machesney Park, Ill.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Linda and Dan SIMON of Fowler, Debbie and Ken PHILLIPS of Byesville, Ohio, Lori PETERS of Rockton, Ill.; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Marilyn WILKINSON of Owosso; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law, Max and Lisa WATTS of Orleans, Frank LAMB of Grand Rapids; two uncles, one aunt and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father in 1980 and one daughter, Emily, in infancy. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kendall Harger officiating. Burial will be in Palo Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library. ___________________________________ WILLER, DALE ALLEN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, May 13, 1999 Anchorage, Alaska - Dale Allen WILLER, 45, passed away Monday, May 10, 1999, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born Jan. 21, 1954, to Katherine TYLER and Marvin WILLER. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1972, and worked at Frigidaire for 1977 to 1988. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine TYLER; his father, Marvin WILLER, his stepfather, Marvin TYLER; and his grandmother, Mildred R. COSTON. He is survived by his wife, Usenia; two daughters, Jenna WILLER of Greenville, Gianna of Anchorage, Alaska; one sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Steve PRETZEL; one brother, Nick TYLER; his aunts and uncles, Raejean and Chuck LOPER, Joyce and Dean ARNETT, Lorraine WILLER; his nephews, Jarod and Alec TOPPER, Jeremy and Benji TYLER; his niece, Kelly TOPPER; and cousins, Kylee LOPER, Jerry, Kathy and Jamie ARNETT. Donations in Dale's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. No local services are planned at this time. ___________________________________ WILLIAMS, CLAYTON C. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, November 5, 1999 Greenville - Clayton C. WILLIAMS, 79, of Gowen, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He was born July 8, 1920, in Stanton, the son of Lewis and Elnora PARRISH WILLIAMS. Clayton served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a life member of the VFW Post 5065 in Sheridan, 32nd Division Veterans Association of Red Arrows and the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of American Legion Post 452 in Stanton and was retired from Northland Corp. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his sister-in-law, Winnie WILLIAMS of Stanton; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pat and Jerry HOPPOUGH of LeRoy, Joanne and Bill LINES, Don and Julia MITCHELL, all of Washington, Maxine HICKS and Eva HICKS, both of California, Kay KILLIION of Elkton, Eugene and Donna MITCHELL of Kentwood, Dick WEIERS and friend Rose of Sheridan; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Thomas and Lester; two sisters, Vivian and Avelyn; one sister-in-law, June WEIERS; and one brother-in-law, Harold MITCHELL. There will be no memorial service or visitation. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be left at Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, to be given to the family. ___________________________________ WILLISON, MARY R. - Thursday, June 10, 1999 Lakeview - Mary R. WILLISON, 89, Lakeview, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 1999, at Spectrum Health - East Campus, Grand Rapids. Mrs. WILLISON was born June 27, 1909, in Winfield Township, Montcalm County, to Otto and Julia LARSEN. She is survived by her husband, Keith. Keith and Mary built their home on Tamarack Lake in Lakeview in 1940 and made their home there throughout their 60 years of marriage. Also surviving are one sister, Myla WING of Petoskey; one brother and sister-in-law, Erenus and Marian LARSEN of Big Rapids; a sister-in-law, Maxine LARSEN of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; a niece, Janice ARCHER of Prudenville; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold LARSEN. Mrs. WILLISON was a member of New Life United Methodist Church, Lakeview, past president of the United Methodist Women and a member of the Six Lakes Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Services are 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with pastors Larry Brown and Morris Bauman officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 - 11:30 a.m. Friday prior to services. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to the New Life United Methodist Women or Spectrum Health-East Campus Burn Unit. __________________________________ WILSON, CLAYTON R. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, April 1, 1999 Sheridan - Clayton R. WILSON, 75, 7174 S. Staines Road, Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at Sheridan Community Hospital, Sheridan. He was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Sheridan, the son of Clay and Pearl ROBOTHAM WILSON. He married Lois I. BLISS on Oct. 1, 1943, in Greenville. Mr. WILSON was a lifelong resident of the Sheridan area where he farmed all his life. He was a member of Montcalm County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife, Lois I. WILSON; one son and daughter-in-law, Marshal and Judy WILSON of Sheridan; two daughters and one son-in-law, Marjean and Dana WATTERS of Perrinton, Lynette SMITH and Jerry BECK of Sheridan; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth WING of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son-in-law, Bruce STEVENS; one grandson, Dusty WILSON; and one brother, Sherwin WILSON. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with the Rev. David Burton officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. ___________________________________ WILSON, ELMER A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, March 16, 1999 Greenville - Elmer A. WILSON, 79, of N. Bridge Street, Belding, was sung home to glory by his wife and family Sunday evening, March 14, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Mount Vernon, Ind., on May 9, 1919, the son of Andrew F. and Effie M. PITCOCK WILSON. He worked in the oil fields from Pennsylvania to Texas until age 65. Then he worked for Hartco International making sheepskin products. He was a member of Green Corners Baptist Church. He married Elsie M. CAIN on Oct. 11, 1941, in Evansville, Ind. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Christine WILSON on Feb. 15, 1999, and his brother, Harold WILSON. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elsie, of Belding; their children, William WILSON of Grand Junction, Colo., Larry WILSON of Greenville, Steven and Nancy WILSON of Conifer, Colo., Patricia and Herman CARTER of Greenville, Andy and Ralph MILLER of Conifer, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, his sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma LANCASTER of Evansville, Ind., Bonnie and Howard CAIN of Highland, Ill., Doris and Richard GATES of Evansville, Ind. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Paul Leslie, of Green Corner Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. ___________________________________ WILSON, ETHEL - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, June 11, 1999 Rockford - Ethel WILSON, 74, Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 1999. Mrs. WILSON was born April 12, 1925, in Big Rapids. She was a member of Wallin Congregatinal Church, Grand Rapids, and was a choir mom. She was a teacher's aide at Beach School, Cedar Springs, and prior to that was a teacher's aide and crossing guard in Grand Rapids. She loved to cook and bake for her family and firends. Going to Florida with her husband for 18 years and to the cottage that they built together were sources of great enjoyment for her. Wherever they went, "it was home." She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth P. WILSON, on March 11; her parents, Orville and Edith THORNELL MERCER; sister, Doris BALCOM; brother, Howard MERCER. She is survived by her children, Pauline and Dan VINCENT, Linda and Brad WHEELER, all of Rockford, Barb and Carl MUSSHORN of Muskegon, Patty and Ted BARBER of Greenville; grandchildren, Danny and Melissa VINCENT of Grand Rapids, Phillip VINCENT, Eric VINCENT and Cassondra WHEELER, all of Rockford, Heather and Ernie LANGE of Comstock Park, Nick BARBER and Becky BARBER, both of Greenville; her twin sister, Edith WIESEN of Greenville; sisters and brother-in-law, Beulah and Stan SPOONER of Big Rapids, Carolyn LUTJENS of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, with Pastor Gerald Wick officiating. Interment will be in Trufant Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Wallin Congregational Church, 1550 Oswego Drive, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Friends may celebrate Mrs. Wilson's life with her family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. _____________________________________ WILSON, IVA N. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, September 1, 1999 Greenville - Iva N. WILSON, 89, of East Coffren Avenue, Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 31, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit, Greenville. The daughter of Peter C. and Emma C. JENSEN JACOBSEN, she was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Gowen. On June 22, 1940, in Stanton, she married Othel "Nope" WILSON. He preceded her in death in 1981. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Floyd JACOBSEN; one half-brother, Raymond JOHNSON; and one grandson, Edward BROOKS in 1977. Survivng are one daughter, Gladys BROOK of Nunica; one sister, Sarah COLLINS of Greenville; three grandsons, John and Rita BROOK of Grand Haven, Steven and Ruth BROOK of Jenison, Richard and Carol BROOK of Grand Haven; five great-grandchildren; two nephews, Howard and Patricia WILSON of Stanton, Dale and Mickey JACOBSEN of Belding; two nieces, Elma RYAN of Stanton, Shirley and Ray SAYLOR of Ashley; one sister-in-law, Ruth JOHNSON of Ashley. Funeral and committal services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Jerry Jones, pastor of First Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Envelopes for memorial contributions to the Long Term Care Unit at United Memorial Hospital are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from noon until time of services. ____________________________________ WILSON, KENNETH P. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, March 13, 1999 Rockford - Mr. Kenneth P. WILSON, 80, of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, March 11, 1999 He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific and received the Purple Heart. Mr. WILSON was a member of the Glenn Hill Post #287 in Cedar Springs and the Rockford Lodge #246 F&AM. During his senior year of high school, he was the school bus driver, and in addition, he played football, basketball and baseball varsity sports for all four years. For 43 years, he worked for American Seating as a welder, machine operator and truck driver. Visiting with people and seeing his family happy was his "style". Mr. WILSON is survived by his wife, the former Ethel MERCER, whom he married Sept. 3, 1949. He is also survived by his children, Pauline and Dan VINCENT and Linda and Brad WHEELER, all of Rockford, Barb and Carl MUSSHORN of Muskegon, Patty and Ted BARBER and Mary and Riggie TOWERS, all of Greenville, James and Bonnie WILSON of Midland; his seven grandchildren and their spouses, Danny and Melissa VINCENT, Philip VINCENT, Eric VINCENT, Cassondra WHEELER, Heather and Ernie LANGE, Nick BARBER, and Becky BARBER; his sister, Mrs. Ila KNAPP of Cedar Springs; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Marion PHILIPS WILSON; and a sister, Doris KRANZ. The service for Mr. WILSON is 1 p.m. today at the Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, with the Rev. Gerald Wick officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. Interment is in the Trufant Cemetery. Friends may celebrate Mr. Wilson's life with his family before services today at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Wallin Congregatinal UCC Fund. _____________________________________ WILSON, LOIS I. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, July 6, 1999 Sheridan - Lois I. WILSON, 78, 7174 S. Staines Road, Sheridan, was dead on arrival at Sheridan Community Hospital Monday, July 5, 1999. She was born June 23, 1921, at Sheridan, the daughter of Leo and Coral WEBB BLISS. Mrs. WILSON was a lifelong resident of the Sheridan area where she worked as a beautician for more than 40 years. She was a member of the Montcalm County Farm Bureau. She married Clayton R. WILSON on Oct. 1, 1943, at Greenville. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1999. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one son-in-law, Bruce STEVENS; one grandson, Dusty WILSON; one sister, Marjorie WILSON, and one brother, Vernon BLISS. Mrs. WILSON is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Marjean and Dana WATTERS, Perrinton, Lynnette SMITH and Jerry BECK, Sheridan; one son and daughter-in-law, Marshal and Judy WILSON, Sheridan; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Merlin and Fern BLISS, Belding. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, the Rev. David Burton officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. _____________________________________ WINNIE, GOLDIE G. BELLINGER - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 22, 1999 Belding - Goldie G. BELLINGER WINNIE, 91, of Belding, passed away Sunday, June 20, 1999, at The Laurels of Kent Nursing Home, Lowell. She was born Feb.19, 1908, in Deerfield Township, the daughter of Lucious and Clara BROWN BELLINGER. Goldie was a homemaker and a local artist. She managed several apartments in the Belding area. She was a member of the Belding Art Study Group and the Friends of the Alvah N. Belding Library. She married Charles Arthur WINNIE on Jan. 30, 1929, in Isabella County, who preceded her in death on March 3, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Leo, Charlie, Dudley, Cloyd and Dewayne BELLINGER; and one son-in-law, Ronald SANDBROOK in 1998. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia SANDBROOK of Belding; one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Joyce WINNIE of Greenville; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and four sisters-in-law, Thornton and Evelyn BELLINGER of Greenville, Paul and Mary BELLINGER of Edmore, Lorene BELLINGER and Margaret BELLINGER. The service of celebration of her life will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor David Perry officiating. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library or the Greenville First Church of God building fund. _____________________________________ WIREMAN, CLAUDE "PETE" III - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Belding - Claude "Pete" WIREMAN III, 24, Belding, died Monday, July 5, 1999, in an accidental drowning at Lyons Dam, Lyons. He was born July 28, 1974, in Greenville. He graduated from Belding High School in 1993. He is survived by his parents, Claude WIREMAN of Belding and Susana REED MANSU of Sparta; his stepmother, Cindy WIREMAN of Belding; his paternal grandmother, Mary WIREMAN of Belding; one daughter, Chantel WIREMAN, 1, of Greenville; one son, Dominic BLACK, 3, of Greenville; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ethel and Justin STANDARD of Lyons, Katie WIREMAN of Belding; two brothers, Edward WIREMAN of Chippewa, James WIREMAN of Belding; two nieces, Michelle LANCE of Lyons, Carlie STANDARD of Lyons. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Green Cemetery, Belding. Visitation will be Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. _____________________________________ WITHEY, KENNETH S. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, October 11, 1999 Belding - Kenneth S. WITHEY, 86, of Greenville, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, Greenville. He was born Nov. 17, 1912, in Edmore, the son of Frank and Clara L. MOORE WITHEY. He worked as a crane operator at Gibson Products Corp. from 1947 to 1977. He is survived by one son and special friend, James WITHEY of Stanton and Carol CHAFFINS of Orleans; stepchildren, Robert and Marge BISHOP of Midland, Anne BISHOP of Holt; one brother, Vernie WITHEY of Greenville; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl WITHEY, in 1988. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor J. B. Mantooth officiating. Interment will be in Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. _____________________________________ WITZEL, KENNETH A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, May 18, 1999 Sheridan - Kenneth A. WITZEL, 77, of 384 Grove St., Crystal, died Monday, May 17, 1999, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born May 9, 1922, in Sheridan, the son of Lloyd and Martha COOPER WITZEL. Mr. WITZEL was a longtime resident of the Stanton, Sheridan, and Crystal areas. He retired from General Tire after 29 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving 5 1/2 years. He received a Purple Heart after being wounded in New Guinea. He was a member of Stanton American Legion Post 452 and Sheridan VFW Post 5065. On Nov. 10, 1997, in Stanton, he married Eva L. BROWN WITZEL. She survives, along with one daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Bill CARR of Stanton; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Velma WITZEL of Stanton; one stepdaughter and spouse, Glenda and Robert THOMAS of Crystal; one sister and brother-in-law, Esther and Don SHIELDS of Reed City; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with the Rev. Rolla Timmons officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton, with military rites by the Stanton American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. _____________________________________ WITZEL, LOWAIN G. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, March 12, 1999 Sheridan - Lowain G. WITZEL, 73, 344 W. First Street, Stanton, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at Metron of Greenville. He was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Fenwick, to Lloyd and Martha COOPER WITZEL. Mr. WITZEL retired after 43 years from Frigidaire Home Products, Greenville. He was a longtime resident of the Stanton area. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army, and a life member of the VFW Post 5065 of Sheridan. He married Martha M. KLINGENSMITH WITZEL on April 22, 1944, in Sheridan, who survives. Other survivors are two sons and two daughters-in-law, Lowain D. and Linda Kay WITZEL, Eddie and Jeri WITZEL, all of Stanton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Fred MC LEOD of Carson City, Rose and Gerry DENNIS of Mecosta; 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Esther and Don SHIELDS of Reed City; one brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Eva WITZEL of Crystal. Funeral services were Thursday at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger of the Shiloh Community Church officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton. _____________________________________ WOLFGANG, GALE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, November 2, 1999 Riverdale - Gale WOLFGANG, 69, of Greenville, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He was born May 9, 1930, in Vestaburg, to Ammi and Effi LARRIET WOLFGANG. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Steven and Bonnie WOLFGANG of Newberry, Robert WOLFGANG of Ithaca; three daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Russell ROBERTS of Winchester, Ky., Mary and Michael MC PARLAND of Greenville, Betty and H. C. WAKEFIELD of Stanton; one brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Rose WOLFGANG of Lakeview; six grandchildren, Jeffery and Maria WOLFGANG of Nashville, Tenn., Benjamin WOLFGANG of Fort Knox, Tenn., Jacob and Christian SOWERS of Greenville, Rebecca ANDREWS of Stanton, Amy ROBERTS of Winchester, Ky.; and one great-granddaughter, Brianne WOLFGANG of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ammi and Effi WOLFGANG; and two sons, Leonard and Allen WOLFGANG. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Turk Lake United Methodist Church, with Pastor John Ritter officiating. Arrangements were by the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Riverdale. ___________________________________ WOOD, GLENN ERNEST - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, January 5, 1999 Lakeview - Glenn Ernest WOOD, 86, Six Lakes, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. He was born Feb. 5, 1912, in Belvidere Township, Montcalm County, the son of Arlington J. and Katie B. TOWNSEND WOOD. Mr. WOOD graduated from Lakeview High School in 1930. He was the longtime owner/operator of the Sinclair Gas Station in Lakeview. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lee WOOD of Lakeview; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jim NIELSEN of Edmore; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert WOOD and Lois HANSEN of Florida; one sister Gertrude "Betty" PHILLIPS of Florida; three sisters-in-law, Ida PETERSEN of Edmore, Dorothy WOOD of Oregon, Evelyn WOOD of Six Lakes; several nieces and nephews. Mr. WOOD was preceded in death by his parents, Arlington and Katie; his wife, Norma, in 1998; and four brothers, Charles, Lawrence "Mike", Fenno "Tub" and Carl. Services for Mr. WOOD will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with Pastor David Riley officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes. The family will greet relatives and friends today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the James M. Kos Scholarship Fund of Lakeview Community Schools. __________________________________ WOOD, ROBERT F. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 Greenville - Robert F. WOOD, 80, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Surviving are his sons, Ronald and Carol WOOD of Gowen, James WOOD and friend, Nancy, Bruce and Deena WOOD, all of Greenville; nine grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Barb WOOD of Belding; one sister-in-law, Ruth ROBEL of Morley. His wife, Doris, passed away Sept. 26, 1998. Private funeral services will be held with burial in the Ashley Cemetery, Kent County. For those who wish, memorials may be made in his memory to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. ___________________________________ WOOD, VICTOR J. "CHUM" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 Traverse City - Victor J. "Chum" WOOD, 76, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1923, in Greenville, the son of Victor and Zella ADAMS WOOD. On April 20,1946, in Greenville, he married the former Joyce E. MATSON. "Chum" as he was know by his friends, was a resident of Traverse City for the past 22 years, moving from Cadillac and Greenville. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Prior to retirement, he had been a supervisor for Chef Pierre in Traverse City. Chum was a member of Mayfield Chapel, Traverse Bay Area Chapter 147 Order of Eastern Star, a Master Mason holding membership in Lodge 222 F&AM in Traverse City and a member of the Railroad Historical Society. He also held memberships in the American Legion, U.S. Navy Armed Guard Association, the USS Capricornus AKA 57 Association and was active in Emmaus community. Chum loved trains and for a short time in his younger years, he worked for the Pere Marquette Railroad. He loved people and knew no strangers. He is survived by his wife; his children, Michael and Michele WOOD of Cadillac, Nancy and Rex NIXON of Augusta, Ga., Bryan and Myrna WOOD, Michelle and Reggie KLEEMAN, all of Cadillac; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Norman H. and Irene WOOD of Belding, Dorcas VAN VLERAH of Sand Lake, Frank W. and Alice WOOD of Greenville, Zella "Peggy" DARROW and Sue HARRIS, both of Belding; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City, with the Rev. Glen Walters of Mayfield Chapel and Traverse Bay Area Chapter 147 Order of the Eastern Star, officiating. Friends may call the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice. ______________________________________ WORFEL, MELBOURNE T. "MEL" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, December 16, 1999 Sheridan - Melbourne T. "Mel" WORFEL, 78, of 731 Rojean, Stanton, died today, Dec. 16, 1999, at United Memorial Long Term Care Unit, Greenville. He was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Greenville, the son of Henry F. and Gladys MOORE WORFEL. Mr. WORFEL was a resident of the Stanton area since 1983, formerly of Battle Creek, where he retired as the lab director from the Kalamazoo County Health Department. He was a member of First Congregational Church, Stanton, the Gideons, Stanton Masonic Lodge and Michigan Lake and Stream. On Sept. 1, 1945, in Grand Rapids, he married Mildred J. "Micki" HERMAN. He is survived by his wife, Micki WORFEL; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dave and Nancy WORFEL of Battle Creek, Paul and Kristie WORFEL of Grant; his grandchildren, Anne WORFEL of Battle Creek, Sarah WORFEL of Mount Clemens, Rebekah and Steve BYRD of Snohomish, Wash., Philip WORFEL of Kalamazoo; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy WORFEL of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John and Carl WORFEL. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church, Stanton, with the Rev. David Engler officiating. In accordance with Mr. WORFEL'S wishes, cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Stebbins and Simpsn Funeral Home, Sheridan. The family suggests memorial Considerations to either First Congregational Church, Stanton, or the Gideon Bible Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. ____________________________________ WRIGHT, KENNETH E. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, February 12, 1999 Greenville - Kenneth E. WRIGHT, 80, South Youngman Road, Greenville, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, at the home of his stepson, Kenneth WHEELOCK, in Naples, Fla. He was born in Grand Ledge on Jan. 13, 1919, the son of Ernest E. and Mary V. WARD WRIGHT. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marines during action in Okinawa and in the occupation of China. He was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a life member of VFW Olsen Kiste Post 4406 of Belding and Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church of Greenville. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Gloria MEREDITH, in 1988; one stepdaughter, Delores BRUNER, in 1996; and one grandchild. He was married in Greenville on Nov. 2, 1986, to Irene J. KNAPP WHEELOCK. She survives along with his four daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Roger JOHNSON of Greybull, Wyo., Jeanie and Dan SLOCUM of Hastings, Velma "Cricket" and Robert BROWN of East Lansing, Cindy and Greg MEAD of Auburn, Wash; his stepson, Ken and Kay WHEELOCK of Naples, Fla.; three sisters, Margaret CLINE, Virginia ALLEN, both of Perry, Maxine WRIGHT of Greenville, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Greenville, with his pastor, the Rev. Mark R. Pflug, officiating. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. ___________________________________ YOUNG, ARTHUR C. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, April 12, 1999 Lakeview - Arthur C. YOUNG, 78, from the Lakeview area, passed away Saturday, April 10, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. He was born Dec. 30, 1920, in Lakeview, to Claud E. and Florence YOUNG. Mr. YOUNG is survived by six sons and four daughters-in-law, Dean and Maureen YOUNG of Stanton, Kenneth and Patricia YOUNG of Belding, Gary and Toni YOUNG, Robert YOUNG, Eldon and Betty YOUNG, James YOUNG, all of Lakeview; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathy and Dan YOTHER of Morley, Mary WOLFE of Lakeview; one stepson, Glenn TRIBE of Morley; one sister and brother-in-law, Winifred and Jack EDISON of Lakeview; two brothers, Keith and Max YOUNG, both of Lakeview. Mr. YOUNG was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha; and one brother, John. Funeral services for Mr. Young will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with the Rev. Larry Brown officiating. Interment will be in West Pine Cemetery, Pine Township, Montcalm County. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. ____________________________________ ZERBA, HAROLD LEE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Carson City - Harold Lee ZERBA, 68, of Carson City, died Monday, June 21, 1999, at Carson City Hospital. He was born Sept. 24, 1930, in New Haven Township, Gratiot County, the son of William A. and Hazel May ROCKAFELLOW ZERBA. He married Martha Ann HENDRICK on Aug. 8, 1951, in Angola, Ind. He graduated from Carson City High School in 1950, then served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at the Riverside Correctinal Facility, in Ionia, for 32 1/2 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the State Employees Retirement Association and the Rural Electric Association. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann ZERBA of Carson City; two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri Lee and Terry KRULEK, Debra Jean and Brian WEBBER, all of Crystal; seven grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Don and Melva ZERBA of Carson City. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Roseanna K. in 1979 and Kim Ann in 1961. Funeral services are Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City, with the Rev. Ray Grienke officiating. Interment will be in New Haven Center Cemetery, Sumner. Visitation is today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Wishes of the Family". ___________________________________ ZEIGLER, S. ELWOOD - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, January 27, 1999 Belding - S. Elwood ZEIGLER, 93, 3478 E. M-55, Cadillac, formerly of Belding, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at Zeigler Foster Care Home, Cadillac. He was born Nov. 29, 1905, in Knox, N.D., the son of Samuel D. and Clara B. STEARNS ZEIGLER. Mr. ZEIGLER was an aluminum press operator at Extruded Metals, Belding, and a member of First Congregational Church, Belding. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, in 1993; and one son, Robert ZEIGLER, in 1988. He is survived by two grandsons and their wives, Don and Annette ZEIGLER, Dan and Raeann ZEIGLER, all of Belding; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral and committal services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Dick Woodward officiating. Interment will be in Otisco Cemetery, Belding. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Congregational Church Organ Fund. ____________________________________ ZIMMERMAN, RUDY - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, July 6, 1999 Portland - Rudy ZIMMERMAN, 77, of Muir, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 1999. Mr. ZIMMERMAN was born in Kreuzburg, Germany, on June 1, 1922, the son of John and Whilimenia RAULF ZIMMERMAN. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a staff sergeant and interpreter in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, and Lyons Muir VFW Post 4646. He was a leader of the One in All Club in Muir, donating his time to many community projects. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elizabeth FEDAWA and Anna SPITZLEY; and brother, Nick ZIMMERMAN. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Katherine; children, Joseph ZIMMERMAN of Woodard Lake, Deborah and Russ REIST of Charlotte, James and Lauri ZIMMERMAN of Stanton; grandchildren, Manee and Rex REIST, Chris, Nick and Cory ZIMMERMAN; sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Joseph KOENIGSKNECHT of Fowler; sister-in-law, Helen ZIMMERMAN of Portland; brother-in-law, Carl SPITZLEY of Portland; and several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Chrisitian burial was celebrated by Rev. Charlon O. Mason at 11 a.m. today at St. Joesph Catholic Church, Pewamo, with rite of committal following in Muir Cemetery, Muir. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Rudy ZIMMERMAN. Arrangements were handled by the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 1301 E. Grand River Ave., Portland. ___________________________________