Obituaries Flashes Shopper's Guide Lansing State Journal

1983 OBITUARIES

FLASHES SHOPPER'S GUIDE LANSING STATE JOURNAL

Flashes Shopper's Guide 115 Grand Street Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827 Lansing State Journal · 120 E. Lenawee Street Lansing, Michigan 48933 Index Adam, Dorothy Rose ...... 1 Adams, Helen M...... 2 Baldwin, Mary L...... 2-3 Becklund, Leota ...... 3-4 Benjamin, Leo W...... ;...... 4-5 Bothwell, Lucille A...... 5-6

Byron, Mabe 1 I...... 6 Cadger, David ...... 7 Caterino, Patsy...... 1-8 Clark, Arthur D...... 8-9 Clone, Kenneth F...... 9-10

Clouse, Ileta J. 10-11

Converse, Ray L. 11 Cross, Tianne L...... 11-12 Davis, Donald Bruce ...... 12-13 Decamp, Ford M...... 13-14 Denman, Kenneth R...... 14-15 Dolson, Countess...... 15 Eldridge, Henry ...... 15-16 Ellsworth, Kathilien ...... 16-17 Evans, Frank H...... 17-18 Foster, Clarence ...... 18-19 Fowler, Cora Della ...... 19 Fuller, Clyde 20 Gooch, Max W. 20-21 Hammond, Bertha ...... 21-22 Hansen,.Harold E...... 22-23 Harford, Hallie C...... 23 Harshey, Max D...... 24 Hasty, Delford W. (Stub) ...... 24-25 Herington, Leon W...... 25-26 Hi 11, George Leigh ...... 26-27 Huff, Clifford T...... 27-28 Hunt, Robert M. 28-29 Jardot, Fern L...... 29-30 Kimball, Ruth ...... 30 Landeros, Jesus ...... · ...... 31 Lerch, James Alvin ...... 31 Lockwood, Meroe ...... 32 Love, Chester Arthur ...... 33 Lownsbery, Gary Lee ...... 34 Lund, Ethe 1 ...... 34-35 Mccarrick, Minta ...... 35 Mccraken, Kenneth ...... 35-36 Mascho, Helen B...... 36-37 Masek, Frank D...... 37-39 Mergener, Dorothy ...... 39-40 Miller, Isabel ...... 40-41 Nichols, Harry W...... 41-42 Nielson, Alger J. 42-43 Nolan, Dannie L...... 43 Noss, David C...... 44 Olmstead, Denise M...... 44-45 Passarelli, Juli a ...... 45-46 Pierce, Mildred 46-47 Porter, Earl E...... 47-48 Raimer, Elizabeth C. 48

Ribby, Richard Lewis 49 Rochester, Linda L...... 50 Royston, Dean P...... 50-51 Schwartz, Clare A...... 51-52 Scott, Janice Lee ...... 52 Sedgman, Charles A...... 53

Shroyer, Frances Gillette ...... 54 Sillaway, Jack Claude ...... 55 Smith, Barbara L...... 55-56 Smith, George Henry, I I I ...... 56-57 Smith, Stanley Lucas, Sr ...... 57-58

Smith, Worden L...... 58

Southwell, Merle I ...... ~ ...... 59 Squires, Robert D. 59-61 Sweeney, Annabelle 61 Thomas, Charles ...... 61-62 Thompson, Luther E...... 62 Tri.erweiler, Eugene 63 Trosper, Charles Lee...... 64 Umbarger, Maynard ...... 65 VanAalst, Hendrick D...... 65 Veltman, Henry W...... 66 Williams, Ruth M. 67 Willis, Ervin G. 68 Winters, Lela F. 68-69

Wolf, LeRoy A.. ~ ...... 69-70 1

Dorothy Rose Adam : Dorothy Rose.Adam, 630 Riverview Lane, Eaton Rapids, age 72, died Tuesday, August 23, 1983 at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital where she had been a patient for only a matter of hours. Mrs. Adam was born in Detroit and had lived in Eaton Rapids for the past 10 years. Previous to that, she and her husband, Paul, had lived in Grosse Isle. She was a member of St. Peter's Church. Surviving besides her husband, Paul are 3 children, 1 son, Jack of San Francisco, 2 daughters, Ardel Nelson of Lansing and JoAnne Boyer of San Francisco. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grand child; 2 brothers, Edward and Donald McDonnell of Bloomfield Hills, Michi gan and 1 sister, Evelyn Bird of Troy. Prayer services were held Thursday evening at the Skinner Chapel and Funeral Mass was Friday, August 26 from St. Peter's Church with inter ment following in Holy Sepulchre Ceme tery at Southfield, Michigan. Casket bearers were Jack Adam, Roger and Michael Nelson, Donald McDonnell, Orville Heeke and James Joyes. A Dorothy R. Adam Memorial Fund has been established at St. Peter's Catho lic Church for those who wish to con tribute. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 30, 1983 2

Helen M. Adams Helen M. Adams of Eaton Rapids passed away at the St. Lawrence Center, Octo ber 19, 1983 at the age of 81. She was born in Marquette, Mi., October 2, 1902. She moved to Eaton Rapids 19 years ago from Pontiac where she was employed as a nurse for 13 years. She attended the Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids. Her husband, Gates Adams, preceded her in death in March 29, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters, Joyce Maupin of Eaton Rapids and Shirley McVoy of Gualala, California; 1 granddaughter, Martha Maupin; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Graveside services were held at Rosehill Cemetery Friday, October 21 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Arrangements were by the Shelly Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church. Flashes Shoppers Guide October 25, 1983

Mary L. Baldwin Mary L. Baldwin, age 87, died May 19, 1983 at Dimondale Center. She was a lifelong resident of Onondaga and Eaton County. She was employed at the VFW National Home before her re tirement. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Bald win in 1971. Surviving are a daughter, 3

Mrs. Margaret Rowe of DeWitt; 3 sons, Ernest of Florida, Fred of Lansing and Richard of Eaton Rapids; 20 grand children; 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, May 23 at 1 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Casket bearers were Donald Phillips, Gerald Phillips, William Phillips, Fred Baldwin Jr., Victor Baldwin and Scott Baldwin. Pastor Eric Beck from the First United Methodist Church of ficiated. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason. Flashes Shoppers Guide May 24, 1983

Leota Becklund Eaton Rapids Died early Thursday morning at a Grand Rapids hospital. Leota was employed by the Eaton Rapids Public Schools be fore her retirement. She was a member of the Congregational Church and Eaton Rapids O.E.S. #241. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Terry (Dee} Brenner of Grand Rapids; 1 son, Jim of Eaton Rapids; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Strang of Eaton Rapids and Mrs. Florence Swift of Mason. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the 4

Shelly Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery. O.E.S. Mem orial services will be conducted Fri day evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ameri can Cancer Society. Lansing State Journal October 27, 1983

Leo W. Benjamin Leo W. Benjamin, Charlotte, formerly of Eaton Rapids, age 90, died Monday, February 14, 1983 at a Charlotte hospi tal. He was born January 22, 1893 in Papineau, Illinois, the son of Andrew and Charlotte Benjamin. He at tended 'Valpraiso University and in 1916 was employed by New York Central Railroad as an agent and telegraph operator. In that capacity he came to Eaton Rapids in 1928 and completed a total of 27 years of service to the local community. He was formerly a city-commissioner, an Eaton Rapids re presentative on the Eaton County Board of Supervisors for 18 years and served 9 years on the Eaton County Medical Care Facility Board. He was affiliated with the Congregational Church, was a life member of Masonic Lodge #63 F&AM, a former member of the Lions Club and the Rotary Club. Surviving are his 5 wife, Mary; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Richard Montgomery of Wil liamston; grandson, Lee Montgomery and wife, Joan; grandaughter, Dee Martin and husband, Vance and 3 great granchildren, Michael, Laurel and Sannie. Funeral services were held Friday, February 18 at 1 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Mergener officiated. Casket bearers were Alex Allan, Claude Basing, Charles Cartwright, Gerald Gillett, Maynard Hastay and Richard Robinson. Honorary bearers were Richard Hall, Robert Long,· Elwood McCloud, Harold Owens, Harold Reese and Ralph Simpson. Flashes Shoppers Guide February 22, 1983

Lucille A. Bothwell Lucille A. Bothwell, age 72, of Fountain, Michigan, died Saturday evening, Dec ember 17, 1983 at the Ludington Memor ial Hospital, Ludington, Michigan, after a short illness. She was pre ceded in death by her husband, Guy, in May 1983. Surviving are 2 sons, Eugene and Stanley; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ardell Meadows and Mrs. Gretchen Scott; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Bernice Turner of Keene, New Hampshire. Services will 6 held Tuesday, December 20, 3 p.m. at Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville, Michigan. Burial will be at Bachlar Cemetery on Sugargrove Road in Foun tain, Michigan. Flashes Shoppers Guide December 20, 1983

Mabel I. Byron Mabel I. Byron, 610 Vaughn Street, Eaton Rapids, age 63, died Saturday, August 20, 1983 at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Alfred J.; 5 children, Lois Clingenpel of Lansing, Jacqueline Lilly of Eaton Rapids, Linda Anderson of Lansing, Alfred L. of Eaton Rapids and Penny Cooper of Lansing; 19 grand children; 1 greatgrandchild; 3 sis ters, Helen Rumsey, Doris Peacock and Vivian Chadwell and 1 brother, Arthur Ebright. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Adams officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Casket bearers were Wilson Rochester, Robert Rochester, Glenn Love, Wallace Peters, Wallace Peters, Jr. and Raymond Byron. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 23, 1983 7

David Cadger David Cadger, 1277 Canal Road, Eaton Rapids, age 59, died Friday, February 4, 1983 at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. He was born in Highland Park, April 11, 1923, the son of David and Erna Cadger. He was a veteran of WW II and was employed by the Eaton Rapids Public Schools as head of Main~ tenance. Surviving are his wife, Leona; 1 step-daughter, Shirley Johnson of Eaton Rapids; 1 step-son, Jack Paquette of Wolverine; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and 1 brother, Nathan. Funeral services were held Monday, February 7 at 1 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home with Rev. S.D. Baker of ficiating. Interment was in Munger Cemetery. Casket bearers were Albert Adams, Rick Adams, Fred Adkins, Ron Byerly, Bill Olney and Carl Orr. Flashes Shoppers Guide February 8, 1983

Patsy Caterino Patsy Caterino, 1444 Water Street, Eaton Rapids, died Saturday morning, January 22. He had been in ill health for some time but had been in the hospital only one day. Mr. Caterino was born January 31, 1899 in Consenza, Italy and came to the United States in 1921. He has lived in Eaton Rapids since 1929. He 8 worked for the city in the sewer and water department and retired in 1964 after 31 years of service. His know ledge of the location of the old water mains and pipes was a source of infor mation until his death. He was a mem ber of St. Peter Catholic Church. Sur viving are his wife, Laura; 2 sons, Frank of Reed City and Richard of Stanton; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Prayer services were held Sunday evening at the Skinner Chapel with the funeral mass Monday, January 24 from St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. John 0. Hayes officia ting. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery with Stanley Bell, Roy Craun, Leslie and Melvin Dewaters, Frank Naylor and George Pettit acting as bearers. Flashes Shoppers Guide January 25, 1983

Arthur D. Clark Arthur D. Clark, 503 Montgomery Street, Eaton Rapids, age 94, passed away Sun day, February 20 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. Mr. Clark was born February 4, 1889 in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, son of Condit and Elizabeth Mapes Clark. He was a carpenter engineer by trade and lived in Eaton Rapids for many years. He is survived by his wife, Wauneta; 2 sons, Richard and 9 wife of San Diego, California and Gerald and wife of Webster, New York; 1 daughter, Marna Smith of San Diego; 1 stepson, Rolland Doxtader of Plea sant Lake; 7 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. No funeral services are planned and cremation took place February 22. The Family suggests any memorial contri bution be made to the Griffith United Memorial Church. Arrangements by the Skinner Chapel. Flashes Shoppers Guide February 22, 1983

Kenneth F. Clone Kenneth F. Clone, 500 S. Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids, age 64, died Thursday, June 30, 1983 at his home. He was born June 22, 1919 in Parma Twp., the son of Jesse and Thera Clone. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Eaton Rapids Schools as a bus me chanic. Surviving are his wife, Alma; 10 sons, Gary of Williamsburg, Mi., Wayne, Michael and Terry all of Eaton Rapids, Ronald of Elk Rapids, Patrick of Onondaga, Philip of California, Alan and Robert both of Lansing, Tom Brooks of Eaton Rapids; 2 daughters, Shari Polan sky of Mankato, Mn. and Tammy Brooks at home; 15 grandchildren; 1 sister, Twila Frank of Albion and 1 brother, Gaylord Clone of Eaton Rapids. A Wake 10 service was held at the home on Friday evening at 7 p.m. Funeral services were held at the Onondaga Township Hall on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Larry Mannino officiating. Interment was in Onondaga Cemetery. The sons acted as casket bearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Athletic Boosters. Arrangements were by the Shelly Funeral Home. Flashes Shoppers Guide July 6, 1983

Ileta J. Clouse Charlotte Formerly of Eaton Rapids Age 58, died Sunday, November 6, 1983. She was a life time area resident and proprietor of a Ileta's Hair Styles in Eaton Rapids for 28 years. Survi ving are her husband, Richard; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Lorene Clouse of Okemos; daughter-in-law, Krystyna Wilson. One son, Duane, preceded her in death in 1969. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Carmen Clouse, Jeff Wilson, Richard Duane Clouse and Harmony Jean Clouse; 1 sis ter, Mrs. Betty Haley of Eaton Rapids; 1 brother, Harold Davis of Scaramento, Ca. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church, Eaton Rapids. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. 11

Arrangements by Skinner Chapel. Lansing State Journal November 7, 1983

Ray L. Converse 7200 Five Point Highway Eaton Rapids Age 91, died September 6, 1983. He was a life time area resident and re tired at age 70 after 27 years in Re search with the Federal Regional Poultry in Okemos. He is survived by 3 sons, Rex of Charlotte, Max of Springport and Justin, Sr: of Lansing; 1 daughter, Mrs. Dulcie Morris of Lansing; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel, Eaton Rapids with interment in Glendale Cemetery, Okemos. Lansing State Journal September 7, 1983

Tianne L. Cross Tianne L. Cross, 108 Munson, Charlotte, age 24, died Saturday, February 5, 1983 at a Lansing hospital. She was born in Lansing, March 27, 1958, the daugh ter of Phillip and Wanda Butler. She 12 was a member of the Christian Fellow ship Center. Surviving are her hus band, Gary' 2 daughters, Sarah Ann and Cindy Lou; her mother, Wanda Butler of Eaton Rapids; 2 sisters, Mrs. Carlin (Tammy) Ramey of Charlotte and Mrs. Larry (Tanya) Beckner of Lansing; grand parents, Robert and Thelma Wing of Eaton Rapids; nieces and nephews, Bradley and Brandy Ramey, Autumn and Amanda Beckner and Christopher Carman; aunts and uncles; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dale and Helen Cross of· Lansing and sister-in-law, Mrs. Chris topher (Trinka) Carman of Eaton Rapids. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at the New Testament Assembly Church, 119 Astor Street, Lansing, with Rev. Rockney Wing officiating. Inter ment will be in Rosehill Cemetery. The family received friends at the Shelly Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday. Mem orial contributions may be made to the Christian Fellowship Center. En velopes are available at the funeral home. Flashes Shoppers Guide February 8, 1983

Donald Bruce Davis Donald Bruce Davis was born May 2, 1955 in Santa Maria, California, son of Melvin Harold and Fannie Davis. He came to Eaton Rapids in 1970 and gradua- 13 ted from the Eaton Rapids High School in January 1973. In May of that year he was married to Judy Ann Shaw. In 1981 he graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and became minister of the Faith Baptist Chapel in Sandusky, Mi chigan. He was forced to give up his church when he became ill last Sept ember. Last Thursday, June 16, 1983 he went to be with his Lord. Surviving are his wife, Judy; 2 daughters, ,Jen nifer and Melody; 2 sisters, Mrs. Pat Taylor of Eaton Rapids and Mrs. Joanne Puente of Lansing; 2 brothers, Robert of Sacramento, California and David of Yakima, Washington. Funeral ser vices were held Monday, June 20 from the Eaton Rapids Baptist Church with Pastor Cecil Campbell II officiating and interment was in the Rosehill CE·metery. SpE!Cial music was by Norma Simmons, organist and Dennis Taylor, vocalist. Casket bearers were Mark Crippen, Joe Fields, Brian Hanley, Terry and Harry Gibbs and Gordon Wright. Arrangements were by the Skinner Chapel. Flashes Shoppers Guide June 21, 1983

Ford M. Decamp Onond(lga Road Eaton Rapids Ford M. Decamp was born in Bunker Hill 14

Township, Ingham County, April 22, 1893. He departed this life May 8, 1983 at the age of 90 years, 15 days. He was the son of Daniel and Nettie Roush Decamp. At the age of 3, his parents moved to the farm in Aurelius Township, Ingham County which has since been his home. Mr. Decamp is survived by his wife, Margaret; 1 nephew, Cleo Decamp of Mason; 1 grand-nephew, Vance Decamp of Williamston; 2 grand-nieces, Anne Daman of Bath and Alice Richmond of Florissant, Mo. Religious services will be held at the Skinner Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, May 11, 2 p.m. with Rev. Wade Panse and Rev. Paul Mergener officiating.· Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10. For those wishing contributions may be made to the Robbins United Methodist Church. Lansing State Journal May 9, 1983

Kenneth R. Denman Kenneth Robert Denman, one day old son of David and Marie Denman of 1640 Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids, died at Sparrow Hospital on Tuesday, March 8. Surviving besides the parents are 2 brothers, Mathew and Randy; grandparents, 15

Robert and Virginia Denman of Dimondale and Robert and Mary Smith of Onondaga; great-grandmothers, Velda Moore of Dimondale and Winifred Wycoff of Na poleon. Services were held March 11 with Rev. Fr. Paul Cummings from St. Peter Catholic Church officiating. Arrangements were by Skinner Funeral Chapel · Flashes Shoppers Guide March 15, 1983

Countess Dolson Countess (Musselle) Dolson, age 86, passed away Saturday, September 3, 1983 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Sue of Florida; 3 grand children and nieces and nephews. Her remains will be buried in Rose hill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. Flashes Shoppers Guide September 13, 1983

Henry Eldridge Henry Eldridge, 69 years of age, died Sunday, June 5 at his residence on Wilcox Road. Mr. Eldridge was born in Hazard, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Mae; 2 sons, Raleigh of 16

Eaton Rapids and John of Albion; 2 daughters, Phyllis Eldridge of Eaton Rapids and Mrs. Dorlis Doobyn of Al bion; 3 brothers, Tarry, Bert and Brown and 1 sister, Doshe Napier all of Kentucky. Mr. Eldridge was taken to the Engle Funeral Home in Hazard, Kentucky where services are scheduled in the Yerkes Baptist Church, Thursday, June 9 at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Scalem Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Skinner Funeral Chapel. Flashes Shoppers Guide June 7, 1983

Kathilien Ellsworth Kathilien A. Ellsworth, 3731 Spicer ville Highway, Charlotte, died August 4 in a Lansing hospital. She had been ill for a year and a half and in the hospital for 5 weeks. Mrs. Ellsworth was born May 13, 1916 in Muskegon, Michigan, daughter of Hazel and Alon zo Braman and had been a lifetime area resident. She worked as a tele phone operator in Charlotte until her marriage to C. Hall Ellsworth when she became a farmer's housewife and homemaker. She was a 4-H leader of 20 years with one of the oldest clubs in Eaton County. Living in Brookfield Township she was very ac tive in the Order of the Eastern Star. A Past Worthy Matron she was presently 17 and for the past 15 years secretary of the Lodge. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Robert (Karlien) Ben nett of St. Johns; 1 son, David of Charlotte; 1 sister, Mrs. Edith Brown of Bellingham, Washington and 2 grand children, Leland Fell and Mishka Ben nett. Her husband, C. Hall Ellsworth preceded her in death in July 1969. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8 from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Eastern Star services were given by the Brook field Lodge O.E.S. #352. Interment followed in Bunker Cemetery with Lawton and Dennis Swan, Jack McManus, Wayne Beardslee, Laurence Kelly, Sr. and James McHaney as Casket Bearers. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 9, 1983

Frank H. Evans 7040 Houston Road Eaton Rapids Age 70, died Wednesday, April 6, 1983 at the local hospital. Prior to re tirement he was employed by Motor Wheel Corp. He was a member of Eaton Rapids Lodge #63 F&AM. Surviving are his wife, Violet; 3 daughters, Barbara Johnson of Kalamazoo, Sandra Reed of Ca. and Dianne Paprenec of Grand Rapids; 2 sons, DeForest Pierce of Eaton Ra- 18 pids and Michael Pierce of Lansing; 16 grandchildren; 1 great~grandchild and 3 sisters, Mrs. Carl Sayers, Mrs. Law rence Bell and Grace Evans all of Lan sing. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Shelly Fun eral Home. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Masonic Memorial Services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. by Lodge #63 F&AM. · Lansing State Journal April 7, 1983

Clarence Foster

VFW Road Eaton Rapids Age 78, died Tuesday, March 29, 1983 at a Lansing hospital. He was a car penter and cabinet maker in the area for many years. He was a member of the Griffith Church, Eaton Rapids I.0.0.F. #31 and Eaton Rapids F&AM #63 .. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; 2 daughters, Donna Anderson of Mason and Alice Barter of Tampa, Fl.; 1 son, John of Aberdeen, Wa.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Griffith Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thurs day, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral 19

Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Griffith United Methodist Church or the Michigan Heart Fund. Lansing State Journal March 30, 1983

Cora Della Fowler Cora Della Fowler, 2100 Provincial Drive, Lansing, died Friday, March 18 at a Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Fowler was born March 29, 1905 in Petrieville, daughter of Jay and Jennie Raymer and was a life resident of the Lansing area. She was married to Rev. Mervin Fowler who preceded her in death. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Paula Wager of Union City, Michigan; 1 bro ther, George Raymer of Eaton Rapids; 3 sisters, Mrs. Anna Morgan of Crystal, Mrs. Marian Freshney of Vestabert and Mrs. Blanche Gould of Jolliet, Illinois; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Donna Mae, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21 from the Skinner Ch~pel with Pastor John Stock officia ting and interment followed in Rosehill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Ronald and Daniel Freshney, Scott Wager, John Renneberg and George and Robert Raymer. Flashes Shoppers Guide March 22, 1983 20

Clyde Fuller 1201 Grand River Drive Eaton Rapids Age 82, died September 28, 1983 in a Lansing hospital. He was a long time resident of Eaton Rapids, he had spent the last 17 winters in southern Al. and was a member of the Wesleyan Church. Surviving are his wife, Muriel; 3 sons, Robert W. of Eaton Rapids, Ralph. L. of Lake Elsinor, Ca. and Raymond C. of Lakewood, Ca.; 1 brother, Lewis Fuller; 1 sister, Mrs. Louise Boyer both of Grand Ledge; 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, October l; at 1:30 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel with interment in Rosehill Cemetery. Lansing State Journal September 29, 1983

Max W. Gooch Canal Street Eaton Rapids Age 71, died Tuesday, June 7, 1983 at a Lansing hospital. Prior to re tirement he was employed by Consumers Power Co. He was a member of Eaton Rapids Lodge #63 F&AM and Leslie Chap ter #100 R.A.M. Surviving are 3 daugh ters, Mickey Schnepp of Lansing, Shirley 21

Kay Love of Dania, Fl. and Shelia Gilpin of Eaton Rapids; 1 son, Larry of Eaton Rapids; 14 grandchildren; 10 ~reat grandchildren; 1 sister, Mildred McKnight of Johnston City, 11. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leila; 1 daughter, Joyce Jean Elston; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, officiating will be the Rev. Paul Mergener. Casket bearers will be Troy Gilpin, Kim Elston, Scott Martis, Shannon Martis, Gregg Gooch and Perry Gooch. Memorials may be made to Eaton Rapids Masonic Lodge Building Improve ment Fund. The family will receive _friends Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Masonic memorial services will be conducted Thursday at 7:30 p.m. by Eaton Rapids Lodge #63 F.&A.M. Lansing State Journal June 8, 1983

Bertha Hammond 9738 Rossman Highway Eaton Rapids Age 89, died Monday, March 21, 1983 at an Okemos nursing home. She was born November 15, 1893 in Sugar Grove, 11. Her husband, Lyna preceded her in death in 1970. Surviving are 2 22 sons, LeRoy of Holt and Lloyd of East Lansing; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 1 brother, Earl Darnell of St. Johns. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Field Funeral Home, Dimondale, Rev. John A. Toth officiating. Interment in Dimon dale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednes day. Lansing State Journal March 22, 1983

Harold E. Hansen Harold E. Hansen, Canal Street, Eaton Rapids, age 83, died late Saturday, May 7, 1983 at a Flint hospital. He was born at Dollar Bay, Michigan, August 7, 1899, the son of Edward and Anna Hansen. Harold had been a resident of Eaton Rapids for 40 years and was a member of Eaton Rapids Uni ted Methodist Church. Prior to re tirement, he was employed in the pay roll department at Oldsmobile. He was a veteran of World War II. Sur viving are his son and daughter-in-law.~ Dr. Maynard Hansen and Cynthia; 2 grandsons, Zachary and Nicholas all of Flint; 1 sister, Elaine Rinn of Florida; 2 brothers, Alvin and Lloyd both of Lansing and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11 at 1 p.m. at 23 the Shelly Funeral Home with Pastor Reginald V. Lancaster of Woodside Church, Flint, officiating. Inter ment was in Rosehill Cemetery. Cas ket bearers were James Fuller, Gerald Gillett, James Hartenburg, Lute Har tenburg, Vincent Hoke and Frank Naylor. Flashes Shoppers Guide May 24, 1983

Hallie C. Harford Hallie C. Harford, age 67, 1477 Cler mont, Windmill Trailer Park in Holt, died Thursday, August 4 in the Inten sive Care Unit at Sparrow Hospital. Mrs. Harford had lived in Jackson and Onondaga previously. She had worked in a Dime Store· in Jackson and also at Smart's Bakery on the corner of Columbia and M-99. Surviving are her husband, Rex; 1 son, Roger of Albion; 3 daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Susan) Good noe of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Dian DeAn drade of Stoney Point, New York and Linda Harford of Fairview, California; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She and her husband, Rex had been married 48 years. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 7 from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating and interment was in the Pope Church Cemetery, Jackson County. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 8, 1983 24

Max D. Harshey

7691 B~llevue Highway Eaton Rapids Age 55, died suddenly Saturday, November 26, 1983. He was formerly employed by McGraw Edison of Albion. Surviving are his wife, Audrey; 1 son, Max D., Jr.; 1 step-daughter, Violet Jordan of Mason; 3 grandchildren, Mary Ann, David and Andria Jordan all of Mason; 1 sister, Florence Hollingsworth of Eaton Rapids; 4 brothers, Earl of Lansing, Jesse of Charlotte, Kenneth of Fl. and Gerald of Tn. Funeral ser vices will be conducted at the Shelly Funeral Home, Wednesday, 2 p.m. Inter ment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Lansing State Journal November 28, 1983

Delford W. {Stub) Hasty Stub Hasty, Arizona City, Arizona and Coral, Mi., formerly of Eaton Rapids, age 68, died Tuesday, July 26, 1983 at a Lakeview hospital. He was born at Hart, Michigan, April 7, 1915 the son of Beldon and Bertha Hasty. Prior to retirement, he was employed as an electrician. Surviving are his wife, Vi; 1 son, Delford L. of Fowlerville, 1 son, Jan T. preceded him in death. Also surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. 25

Axley {Claudia) Whitaker, Mrs. Jerry {Renee) Hartenburg, Mrs. Gary {Paige) Richardson all of Eaton Rapids and Mrs. D. Joseph (Susan) Perrone of Lansing; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Dustin (Sherry) Perkin of Pierson and Chris tine Harger of Lansing; 20 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ceil Hawley of Hart and Mrs. Donna-Jean Zuidema of Spring Lake; 5 brothers, Vern of Hart, Norval of Pullman, Wallace of Holland, Wayne of Spring Lake and Keith of Saugatuck and several nieces and nephews. Gravesidi services were held Thursday at Rosehill Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Pastor Wade Panse of ficiating. Arrangements were by the Shelly Funeral Home. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 2, 1983

Leon W. Herington 310 Blake Street Eaton Rapids Age 82, died January 12, 1983. He was a retired truck driver for the Jackson County Highway Department. Surviving are 3 nephews, Raymond Rey nolds of Eaton Rapids, Wayne Reardon of Plainwell and Robert Reardon of Portage, Mi.; 4 nieces, Margaret Stru ben of Otsego, Dorothy Watson of Mesa, Az., Shirley Root of Kalamazoo and Mildred VanAntwerp of Sanford, Fl. 26

Funeral services will be Saturday 1 p.m. at the Skinner Chapel, Eaton Rapids with interment in Pherdan Ceme tery, Thompkins Center. Lansing State Journal January 13, 1983

George Leigh Hill George Leigh Hill of Eaton Rapids died Friday, June 3, 1983 at the Masonic Home in Alma. He was a lifelong resi dent of Eaton County before moving to Alma and had celebrated his lOOth birthday there on February 1st. Mr. Hill was a Life Member of the Masonic Lodge of Potterville and had received his 70 year membership in in 1982. He was also a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Eaton Rapids. Predeceasing him were his wives, Flora Beals Hill, Nora Leisenring Hill and Lucille Bedell Hill and 2 children, Gerald (Jake) Hill and Elsie Hill Swartz. Surviving are 2 sons, Bryce F. Hi 11 Sr. of Mason and Paul (Jack) Duffey of Eaton Rapids; 1 daughter, Eva Kirksey of Houston, Tx. and 3 step-daughters, Jessie Campbell, Evelyn Austin and Ruby Manis. His descen dants include 16 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at 27

the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with interment in the Potterville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mr. Hill's grandsons, Bryce F. Hill Jr., John Hill, Dexter Hill, Gerald Swartz, George Swartz and Shawn Duffey. George Hill's century spanned an era that progressed from highwheeled bicycles to moon rockets. We, his family, feel very fortunate to have shared his memories as well as his wit, his wisdom and his love. We will cherish him in death as we did in life. Flashes Shoppers Guide June 7, 1983

Clifford T. Huff ·clifford T. Huff, formerly of Eaton Rapids, was currently living at Lake, Michigan and was involved in an auto mobile accident near Mt. Pleasant, Thursday, June 2. He was transferred to Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing where he died later in the evening. Mr. Huff was born April 2, 1909 in Fowlerville, Michigan and was retired from the Atlas Drop Forge, Dana Corp. December 31, 1971. He was a member of the Robbins Methodist Church, the AARP. Past President of the Maple Grove PTA, former member of the Maple Grove Fire Department and charter mem ber of the Snowdodgers Rock Club of Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by 28

his wife,,Irene Margretta; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Larry (Joanna) Wright and Mrs. Allen (Deborah) Lyon of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Zach (Phyllis) Allison of Alburquerque, New Mexico and Mrs. John (Charleen) Baumer ~f Waldo, Arkansas; 2 sons and daughters in-law, Theodore and Darleen Huff of Charlotte and Charles and Judy Huff of Springport; 1 sister, Mrs. Bernice Grover of Fowlerville; 4 stepsons and daughters-in-law, Lesler Lichte, Del bert and Zarada Lichte and Harold and Esther lichte all of Lansing and Roger and Hermine Lichte of Uudington. His f~rst wife, Bernice, preceded him in death in 1968 and also 1 brother, Joseph A. Huff. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6 from the First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids with Pastor George Rutgers officiating and interment followed in the Bunker Ceme tery. Grandsons were casket bearers. The Family suggests for those desiring, contributions may be made to the Ameri can Heart Fund. Arrangements were by the Skinner Funeral Chapel. Flashes Shoppers Guide June 7, 1983

Robert M. Hunt Robert M. Hunt, 6351 Bunker Road, Eaton Rapids, age 77, died Tuesday, July 12, 1983 at his home, the victim of a heart attack. He was born in 29

Eaton County, January 22, 1906, the son of Lewis and Ethel Hunt. He grad uated from Eaton Rapids High School and Michigan State College and was a farmer in the area all his lifetime. Preceding him in death were his wife, June Buechler Hunt; an infant son, Charles and a brother, Lawrence. Surviving are a sister, Betty Hanson of Bay City; one brother, Gilbert of Florida; seven nieces and nephews and ten cousins. Interment services were held July 15th, at Rosehill Ceme tery. A memorial service was conducted Friday; July 22nd, at Shelly Funeral Home, Pastor Robert Betts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church, Robbins United Methodist Church or the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. Flashes Shoppers Guide July 26, 1983

Fern L. Jardot

Fern L. Jardot, 503 Brook Street, Eaton Rapids, died Friday, May 20 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facil ity in Charlotte. She had been a patient there for the past 10 days. Born September 9, 1911 in Eaton Rapids, daughter of William and Roseta Gleason, she was a lifelong resident. Her husband, John preceded her in death in 1968. She is survived by 3 sons, Jack, Jerome and John Jr. all of Eaton 30

Rapids; 3 daughters, Mrs. June Thomp son of Nashville, Mrs. Janet Galvin and Mrs. Jeanie Rowe both of Traverse City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Stair of Lansing and Mrs. Irene Tingley of Jackson. Also surviving are 17 grand children,-6 great grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandchild. Funeral ser vices were held Monday, May 23 from the Skinner Chapel with Elder Eric Collar officiating and interment fol lowed in the Rosehill Cemetery. Cas ket bear.ers were Greg and Brad Thomp son, Jack Jardot, Jr., Aarron Jardot, Michael Galvin and Steve Batif. Flashes Shoppers Guide May 24, 1983

Ruth Kimball Charlotte Formerly of Eaton Rapids Age 65, died Saturday, October 1, 1983 at a Charlotte hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. Surviving are nieces, nephews and cousins; Prayer services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Lansing State Journal October 3, 1983 31

Jesus Landeros Jesus Landeros, 1571 Gale Road, Eaton Rapids, age 59, died Thursday, June 30, 1983 at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. He was born February 8, 1924 at Amarillo, Texas, the son of Jose and Juane Landeros. Mr~.Landeros is survived by his wife, Beatriz; 10 sons and 9 daughters. A prayer ser vice was held Friday evening at 8 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Burial was in Garza Cemetery, Weslaco, Texas, Tuesday, .July 5. Flashes Shoppers Guide July 6, 1983

James Alvin Lerch Eaton Rapids Age 88, died January 6, 1983. He was an area resident for the last 50 years. He is a retired farmer. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. June Fisher of Holt; 2 sons, James E. of Charlotte and Richard of Eaton Rapids; 1 brother, Estle Lerch of Fl.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildre; 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services will be Sunday 2 p.m. at the Skinner chapel with burial in the Perry Cemetery. Lansing State Journal January 7, 1983 32

Meroe Lockwood Meroe Lockwood, 613 Forest Street, Eaton Rapids, died Sunday, July 17 at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospi~ tal. She had been a patient since Thursday. Mrs. Lockwood was born April 20, 1897 in Gladwin, Michigan and came to Eaton Rapids as a girl in 1915 to work in the Horner Woolen Mills. She met and marri~d James Clair Lockwood in 1919. He preceded her in death in 1966. For many years she worked in the City Library as substitute Librarian. Surviving are 1 son, Donald of Eaton Rapids; 1 bro ther, Glen Chatterton of El Paso, Texas; 2 granddaughters, Cathie Webb of Lansing and Kristi Bolitho of Hazel Park and 1 great-granddaughter, Shan non Webb. 1 grandson, James, preceded her in death in March 1977. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 20 at 1:30 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment will be in the Rosehill Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Todd Bolitho, George Bellows, Keith Huntington and Larry Webb. Flashes Shoppers Guide July 19, 1983 33

Chester Arthur Love Chester A. Love, Smith Road, Eaton Rapids, age 86, died Saturday, July 30, 1983 at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center. He was born July 5, 1897 at Grant, Michigan, the son of Chester and Katherine Love. For many years he worked as a butcher in the local area. Surviving are his wife, Isabel; 7 children, Edna Hamilton of Eaton .Rapids, Clara Strayer of Florida, Donald of Napoleon, Wilson, Lavern, Lois Heath and Norman all of Eaton Rapids; 25 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Julia Ault man of Springport and Alice Myrick of Grant and 1 brother, Lewis of Eaton Rapids. A son, C.A., Jr. preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment will be in Springport Cemetery. Casket bearers will -be Donald Love, Wilson Love, Lavern Love, Norman Love, Delos Strayer, Martin Heath and Everett Hamilton. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 2, 1983 34

Gary Lee Lownsbery 302 W. Columbia Mason Age 41, died Sunday, October 2, 1983. He was employed at Oldsmobile. He is survived by his mother and step father, Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Louise) Babcock of Holt; father, Gail of Ind ian River; 1 son, Gary, Jr. of Eaton Rapids; 1 step-son, Alan Corbiel of Eaton Rapids; 2 step-daughters, Kit and Pam Corbiel; 3 brothers, Gail Lownsbery of Eaton Rapids, Jerry Lowns bery of Grand Rapids and Michael Bab cock of Dimondale. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 5 at 11 a.m. from the Skinner Chapel, Eaton Rapids with interment in Potterville Cemetery. Lansing State Journal October 4, 1983

Ethel Lund 5643 Bellevue Road Onondaga Age 66, passed away Wednesday evening at a Lansing nursing home. She was a retired Eaton Stamping employee. Sur viving are her husband, Arthur; 1 daugh ter, Mrs. Josephine Wasilew of Rives Junction; 2 sons, Stanley Lund of Lans ing and Chris Lund of Eaton Rapids; 35

7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 15 at 3 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel, Eaton Rapids. Lansing State Journal January 14, 1983

Minta Mccarrick Eaton Rapids Age 21 months, drowned accidently at Bigelow, Ar., Monday, November 14, 1983. Surviving are.her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving F. Mccarrick, Sr.; 1 brother; 1 sister and grandparents. Funeral services will be held Friday, 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Lansing State Journal November 17, 1983

Kenneth Mccraken Eaton Rapids Age 52, died Wednesday, August 31, 1983. He was employed by the V.F.W. National Home, was a member of Onondaga V.F.W. Post #6986, Leslie American Legion Post #419, D.A.V. Wolverine State #33 and the V.F.W. National Home. Surviving are his wife, Elf- 36 riede; 1 son, James Duane of Eaton Rapids; 3 sisters, Mrs. Doris Ashley of Albion, Mrs. Grace Crowe of Ohio and Mrs. Hazel Houck of Coldwater; 2 brothers, John of North Adams and Donald of Georgia. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment will be in Fort Custer National Ceme tery, Battle Creek at 2:30 p.m. Friday under the auspices of the United War Veterans Council. Lansing State Journal September 1, 1983

Helen B. Mascho Helen B. Mascho, age 77, of Eaton· Rapids, died Friday, April 15, 1983 at the Marlin Mannor Nursing Home in Jackson, Michigan. She was born Sept ember 12, 1905 the daughter of Ernest and Luella Snow. She resided in Eaton Rapids all of her life except for 13 years in Jackson. Surviving are her husband, Wesley, 4 sons; Ernest Wood man, Leslie; Scott Mascho, Jackson; Frederick (Tiny) Warfield, Eaton Rapids; Charles Warfield, Leslie; 8 daughters: Maxine Wilson, Lake Odessa; Sharon Gunder, Eaton Rapids; Shirley Bennett, Albion; Dorothy Mason, Eaton Rapids; Dianne Godden, Jackson; Marietta File, Jackson; Margaret Brotherton~ Lansing; Sue· Russell, Denver, Colorado; 58 grand- 37 children; 59 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Alice Bothwell, Eaton Rapids and 4 brothers: Lloyd Snow, Kinneyville; Ray Snow, Lansing; Harry Snow, Cadi- 1lac and Elmer Snow. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18th at the Shelly Funeral Home. Rev. Wm. J. Torrey officiating and burial was in Bunker Cemetery. Flashes Shoppers Guide April 19, 1983

Frank D. Masek 612 Riverview Eaton Rapids Frank D. Masek, 86, a strong individual in body, mind and spirit was born on the eve of All Saint's Day at the turn of the century in London, England. He died on December 13, 1983, the anniversary of his coming to America. Mr. Masek spent most of his adult life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where he worked as an engineer for the Marquette County Road Commission, and after early retirement, at the Blaney Park Resort. Mr. Masek served with the Red Arrow Division in Europe in the Headquarters Company of the 121st Field Artillery during W.W. I. He was entitled to wear 2 gold war service chevrons and the Victory Medal 38 with bars for Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, and Meuese-Argonne. He was a 52 year continuing member of American Legion Post 58 of Ishpeming, Michigan, Past Master of Marquette Lodge #101 F&AM, life member of Eaton Rapids Lodge #63 F&AM, member of O.E.S. #241, Eaton Rapids, AASR, Valley of Marquette, and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Marquette. He was also former secre tary of Eaton Rapids Chamber of Com merce, a member of Rocking Chair De serters, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Eaton Rapids. After the death of his first wife, Jean, in 1961, Mr. Masek moved to Manistique, Michigan where he served in St. Alban's Episcopal Church as Lay Minister. In 1963 he married Mrs. Elna Mattson and they established' fesidence in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his par ents, 6 brothers and sisters, an in fant daughter, his wife, Jean and in 1976 his second wife, Elna. He is survived by 1 son, Frank D. Masek, Jr.; his brother, Fred of Milwaukee, Wis consin and a sister, Mrs. Connie Knoll of Escanaba, Michigan; numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his step-son and wife, Morton E. and Jan Mattson and grandsons, Dave, Steve, Jim and Dan of Lansing. In addition, Mr. Masek was privileged to have as a dear friend and companion for the past 5 years, Mrs. Frances Petreikis of Eaton Rapids. They shared, along with other senior citizens, a view 39 that the aging process is a period of continuing development and service to others. Funeral arrangements are being taken care of by Shelly Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, and are as follows. Masonic Memorial Service, Friday, 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Funeral home. Graveside services Monday, Park Cemetery, Marquette, Mi chigan 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Metho dist Church in Eaton Rapids or to the Eaton Rapids Senior Citizen's Center. Lansing State Journal December 15, 1983

Dorothy Mergener Dorothy Ann Mergener was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan October 12, 1913 and died Monday, September 12, 1983 at Sparrow Hospital. She lived in the Eaton Rapids area for the past 40 years. She is survived by her husband, Reverend Paul Mergener, one daughter Judy Parsons and her husband Dan; 2 sons, Richard Mergener and his wife, Della, Dan Mergener and his wife Janet, 1 son-in-law Vernon Hoag, 15 grand children, 1 brother and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by her daugh ter, Sally Hoag. Funeral services will be held at the Skinner Funeral 40

Home in Eaton Rapids on Thursday, Sept ember 15, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Neil Hunt of the North Congregational Church in Southfield, Mi. and Rev. Steve Erkel of the First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids officiating. Casket bearers are Richard Hoag, Gary Hoag, Mark Mergener, Jeff Parsons, Kurt Mergener and David Mergener. Friends will be received Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Contri butions can be made to the Heart Fund, Eaton Rapids Community Hospital or the First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids. Flashes Shoppers Guide September 13, 1983

Isabel Miller Eaton Rapids Age 93, died Sunday, November 6, 1983 at a local hospital. She was known in local music circle, at one time she studied with Marcel Dupre. For a number of years Mrs. Miller was the organist at the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church and organized the First Youth Choir there. She was a charter member of the Eaton Rapids Tuesday Musicale and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Pre ceding her in death was her husband, 41

George Miller, former owner and operator of Miller Dairy. Surviving are 2 nephews, Archibald L. McBean, Jr. of Phoenix, Az. and George McBean of Evanston, 11. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Shelly Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Department of the First United Methodist Church. Lansing State Journal November 17, 1983

Harry W. Nichols Harry W. Nichols of 221 Railroad St., Rives Junction, passed away at Foote Hospital, December 26, 1983, age 76. He was a life member of Masonic Lodge #185 of Pleasant Lake and retired from the Jackson County Highway Department after 41 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen and a grandson, Jeffery Michael. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Michael (Janet Kay) Benedict of Eaton Rapids; 1 son, Norman L. of Pleasant Lake; 1 granddaughter, Debra Miller; 2 great grandsons, Christopher and Chadwick all of Pleasant Lake and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Nichols is at the 42

Patience-Montgomery-Luecht Funeral Home in Leslie where services will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Lynford P. Sigin officia ting. Interment will be at East Rives Cemetery. Flashes Shoppers Guide January 4, 1984

Alger J. Nielson Alger J. Nielsen of Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, June 29 at his home on Big Long Lake. Mr. Nielsen was born in Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School. He then was employed as a trainee by Lines 5¢ to $1 Stores, a chain of 5 stores in Howell. After 8 weeks of training, he was transferred to Plymouth, Mi. to manage one of their larger stores. He left there in 1936 to open a store for an independent in Eaton Rapids. In January of 1938 Haffner's 5¢ to $1.00 Stores, Inc. of Garrett purchased the store retaining Mr. Nielsen as manager. In 1940 he was made a District Manager, supervising 7 stores in Michi gan, Ohio and Indiana. In 1945 he was made Merchandise Manager and Buyer for Haffner's Inc. and its associate company Mutual Jobbing Co. now of Auburn. He was elected to the Board of Directors in December 1951 and in 1969 he was made Vice President and General Manager. He was a member of 43 the Eaton Rapids F&AM #63. He is sur vived by his wife, Evelyn (Washburn); 1 daughter, Mrs. Mary Jo Gillespie of. California; 1 sister, Helen C. Neilsen of Greenville; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2 from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating and Masonic Memorial ser vices with Past Master Victor Alt as chaplin. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery with Brother Masons acting as casket bearers. Flashes Shoppers guide July 6, 1983

Dannie L. Nolan 9206 Wilbur Highway Eaton Rapids Age 30, died March 22, 1983. He was employed at Oldsmobile for the last 5 years. Surviving are his wife, Gayla; 3 sons, Lester, Bradley and Scott; mother, Mrs. Sylvia Nolan of Sandusky, Oh.; 1 sister, Mrs. Donna Willinger of Huron, Oh. Funeral services will be held later at the Andres Tucker Funeral Home, Sanduskyy Oh. Local arrange ments by the Skinner Chapel. Lansing State Journal March 24, 1983 · 44

David C. Noss David C. Noss, 1305 West Street, Eaton Rapids, died Friday~ May 20 at a Lan sing hospital. Mr. Noss was born December 1, 1915 in Albion, Michigan. He was a Veteran of the 2nd World War serving 4 years in the Army in the Aleutian Islands. After service, he came to Eaton Rapids and was affiliated with the Standard Oil Co. and later was to own and operate the Standard Oil Bulk Oil Service. His wife, Gail preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons, Mark of Traverse City and Luke of Holland; 2 daughters, Melissa Nettleman of Petosky and Roberta Cole stock of Eaton Rapids; 1 sister, Mrs. Barbara Waison of Albion and 4 grand children. Memorial ser~tces were held Monday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel. Honorary bearers were George and Hallet Pettit, Fritz Koon, Joe Manino, Charles Breard and William Warson. The family suggests for those desiring to contribute to a Memorial either the 11 Heart and Hands, Inc. 11 or the Eaton 4-H Youth Programs. Flashes Shoppers Guide May 24, 1983

Denise M. Olm~tead 104 Erin Court Eaton Rapids Age 19, died in a drowning accident 45

Sunday, July 24, 1983. She was a re sident of Eaton Rapids for the last 4 years and was employed at the St. Lawrence Extended Care Facility. Sur viving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Olmstead; 2 sisters, Dawn M. and Debra M.; 1 brother, Dennis M.; 1 niece, Marie all of Eaton Rapids; grandparents, William Bohl of Waters, Mi. and Mrs. Marjorie Olmstead of Flint. Funeral services will be Wed nesday 1:30 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel with interment in Rosehill Cemetery. Lansing State Journal July 25, 1983

Julia Passarelli 279 N. Waverly Road Eaton Rapids Formerly of Lansing Age 74, died Wednesday, November 30, 1983 at a local hospital. She was a resident of the Lansing area since 1928 coming from Italy. Mrs. Passa relli was a member of Cristo Rey Church, a former member of St. Therese Parish, the American Legion Auxiliary #235, Senior Citizens at Gier Park Center and Cristo Rey. She and her husband owned and operated Passarelli's Market from 1928 through 1972. Surviving 46 are 3 daughters, Mrs. Frank (Carmella M.) Cena of Lansing, Mrs. Raymond (Romaine E.) Cena of Eaton Rapids and JoAnn C. Clink of Amarillo, Tx.; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Ralph and Joseph Gentile of New York, Antonio Gentile of Lansing and Frank Gentile of England; 1 sister, Mrs. Enriquetta Gasparini of New York. Mrs. Passarelli was preceded in death by her husband, Crist in 1964. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Cristo Rey Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas McCloskey officiating. Interment will f0llow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Palmer Bush Chapel where the Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Ameri can Cancer Society or Hospice of Lan sing. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Cena, Robert Cena, Frank Cena, Jr., Robert Pena, Tony Noyola and Victor Cena. Lansing State Journal December 2~ 1983

Mildred Pierce Mildred Pierce, 460 King Street, Eaton Rapids died Thursday April 29th in Largo, Florida. Mrs. Pierce was born in Detroit and had lived in Eaton Rapids since 1961 with her husband 47

Rodney. They started the Auto Salvage Pool south of Eaton Rapids.and after retirement spent their winters in Florida. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of the Griffith Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Gerald of Eaton Rapids, one brother, Eddie Lootens of Detroit, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, May 2nd at 1:30 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Lambert McClintic officiating and interment followed in the Griffith Cemetery. Casket bearers were Dennis Mann, Greg Hathaway, Donald K. and John Pierce, and Robert and Charles Lootens. Flashes Shoppers Guide May 3, 1983

Earl E. Porter 5786 Kinnyville Road Eaton Rapids Age 73, died February 23, 1983 at a Lansing hospital. He was a lifetime area resident, veteran of WWII and a Past Commander of the V.F.W. Post. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Theresa Fisher of Jackson; 1 step-son, Wilbur Watts of Lansing; 5 step-daughters, Mrs. Thelma Gilding and Mrs. Kay Pad illa both of Grand Ledge, Mrs. Garnett 48

Oberlin of Lansing, Mrs. Dana Clark of Onondaga, Mrs. Rosalie Kroepil of Ca.; 1 brother, Floyd of Chicago; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frances Hatch of Leslie, Mrs. Betty Jean Nye of Houston; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday 1:30 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel. Interment in Onondaga Cemetery. Lansing State Journal February 24, 1983

Elizabeth C. Raimer 5675 Nye Highway Eaton Rapids Age 75, died August. 17, 1983. Mrs. Raimer was born September 22, 1907 in New Jersey and had resided in the Lansing area for many years. She was employed at Motor Wheel 30 years. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Gary (Cynthia) Shulty of Eaton Rapids; 3 grandchildren; 1 brother, Alfred Sauer of Escanaba; 2 sisters, Kather ine B. Hansen and Elsie Sayre both of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Lansing Chapel. Interment will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Friday, 1 p.m. Lansing State Journal August 18, 1983 49

Richard Lewis Ribby Richard Lewis Ribby, Bunker Highway, Eaton Rapids died December 22nd at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. He had been in failing health since the death of his wife Rose in April 1981. Mr. Ribby was born January 3, 1922 in Holt, Michigan but had lived in rural Eaton Rapids for the past sev eral years. H~ was an Army Veteran during the Second World War and served with the Military Police overseas. He was retired from the Holt Public Schools where he worked on maintenance. Surviving are 4 sons; Richard N., Daniel and Roberta, Walter and Sue, and Thomas and Lindy, all of Eaton Rapids. Also survi~ing are two sis ters, Mary Clark of Leslie and Clara Shear of Phoenix, Arizona and six grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, December 24th at 11 a.m. from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating and interment followed in the Munger Cemetery. Casket bearers were Jim Maxey, Clare Towns, Ron Connor, Walt Wolosuk, Tom Purcell, Arnold Miller and Lavon Des Grange. Flashes Shoppers Guide December 28, 1983 50

Linda L. Rochester 5262 S. Royston Road Eaton Rapids Mrs. Rochester, age 40, died February 8, 1983. She was employed in the bakery at Felpausch Food Center in Eaton Rapids. Surviving are husband, Mer.le; 2 daughters, Mrs. ·Barry (Kathi) Hardin of Haslett and Christine at home; 2 sons, Jeffrey and Charles at home; 2 sisters, Judy Smith of Ca. and Claire Pruden of Charlotte; par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Potter of Charlotte; grandmother, B~rnice Ashley of Bellevue. Funeral services will be held Friday 1 p.m. at the Pray Funeral .Home, Charlotte, followed by cremation. The family requests mem orials be made to Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital, envelopes available at the funeral home. Lansing State Journal February 9, 1983

Dean P. Royston 2386 Spruce Road Eaton Rapids Age 67, passed away February 1, 1983 at Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. Dean was a retired farmer and rail road employee and a lifelong Dimon- 51 dale area resident. Surviving are several cousins. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Field Funeral Home, Dimondale with Pastor Lewis Wood of South Baptist Church officia ting. Interment will be in Dimondale Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home today. Lansing State Journal February 3, 1983

Clare A. Schwartz 704 Hyatt Eaton Rapids Age 85, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec ember 27, 1983 at his home. Prior to retirement he worked as a machin ist. He was a member of Eaton Rapids Lodge #63 F&AM, R.A.M. #100 Leslie, DeWitt-Clinton. Consistory 32nd Degree Mason and O.E.S. #24 Eaton Rapids. Surviving are his wife, Winifred; 3 daughters, Betty Wahl of Ca., Marion Zimmerlee of Charlotte and Carol Martin of Ca.; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 sisters; 1 brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Interment will be in Munger Cemetery. Masonic Memorial Services will be conducted Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. 52 by Eaton Rapids Lodge #63 F&AM at the funeral home. Lansing State Journal December 28, 1983

Janice Lee Scott

Janice Lee Scott, age 5~ months, passed away Sunday, December 25, 1983 at E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born July 12, 1983, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.· James Scott, Jr. of Eaton Rapids. She is survived by her parents, James and Denise Scott; a stepsister, Jessica; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, Sr. of Rod ney, Mi., Don Kinyon of Okemos, Mi. and Darlene Kinyon of Eaton Rapids, Mi.; several aunts, uncles and cou sins. Private services were held at the Shelly Funeral Home on Wednes day, December 28 at 11 ·a.m. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Eaton Ra pids. For those wishing to do so contributions can be made to the Re gional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, c/o E.W. Sparrow Hospital, 1215 E. Michigan, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Flashes Shoppers Guide December 28, 1983 53

Charles A. Sedgman 1101 Onondaga Road Eaton Rapids Age 85, died January 24, 1983. He was born December 6, 1897 in McBain, Mi. He was a member of the Robbins United Methodist Church. Mr. Sedgman was a teacher for 42 years, 33 of those years at Walter French Jr. High School, where he developed the first accredi ted dramatics course in the Lansing Public Schools, he retired in 1962. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; 1 daugh ter, Ms. Gene S. Crawford of Eaton Rapids; 4 sons, Robert G., Edison C., Charles Larry all of Mason and John W. of Ann Arbor; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Beulah Bailey of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wed nesday at the Ball-Dunn Chapel, Gor sline Runciman Co., Mason with the Rev. Wade S. Panse Pastor of Robbins United Methodist Church officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted by V.F.W. Jean R. Anderson Post #7309. Interment in North Aure- 1i us Cemetery. Casket bearers will be his grandsons. Lansing State Journal January 25, 1983 54

Frances Gillette Shroyer Formerly of Eaton Rapids Died Sunday in the Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born in Columbia City, December 4, 1902, her parents were Jacob and Anise ~ Stiles Overdeer. In 1927 she was married to Don B. Gillette and they made their home in Eaton Rapids, he died in 1947. In 1954 she married Rev. Marion Shroyer and they resided in Columbia City, he preceded her in death in 1968. Member of the First Church of God in Columbia City. Sur vived by 1 son, Don B. Gillett of Eaton Rapids; daughter, Marcia Gil lett of Grand Ledge; 2 step-sons; 3 step-daughters; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brother and 2 sisters. Visi~ation at the Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, In., 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Ser vices 1-:30 a.m~ Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside services 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Rosehill Ceme tery, Eaton Rapids with Rev. Robert B. Gillett officiating. Memorials to the First Church of God. Lansing State Journal December 13, 1983 55

Jack Claude Sillaway 1015 Hyatt Street Eaton Rapids

Ag~ 42, died July 19~ 1983. Born September 11, 1940 in Lansing. Mr. Sillaway was preceded in death in 1964 by his mother, Irene. He is survived by his father, Claude Sillaway of Florida; brother, Robert of Lansing; 2 sisters, Judy Peters of Lansing and Barbara Hinson of Ca. Funeral servtces will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing with the Rev. Harold T. Reese, Pastor Emeritus of Williamston Baptist Church offici~ting. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery. The family· will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Lansing State Journal July 21, 1983

Barbara L. Smith Barbara L. Smith, 7310 Springport Road, Eaton Rapids, age 48, died Friday, July 29, 1983 at the Eaton Rapids Com munity Hospital. She was born in Lansing, June 24~ 1935 the daughter of Clarence L. and Alberta Corp. Barbara has been employed for the past 16 years at the Eaton Rapids City Office. She was a member of the Wo- 56 men's Monday Night Bowling League. Surviving are her husband, Wesley; 1 daughter, Penney Howe of Saugatuck; her mother Alberta Corp; 3 stepchildren, Steven Smith of Midland, Stacy Gano- way of Holt and Bradley Smith of Holt and 2 grandchildren. Funeral ser~tces were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Casket bearers were Dennis Craun, Neal Hart, Howard Hillard, Milford Moore, Murray Moore and Robert Zona. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 2, 1983

George Henry Smith, III 111 S. Center Eaton Rapids Age 60, died Tuesday, August 2, 1983 at a local hospital. He retired as a Lt. from the Michigan State Police after 25 years of service. At one time he was assigned as a bodyguard to the Governor. After retirement he was employed by the Ingham County Prosecutors Office. He was a veteran of W.W. II and served 6 years with the U.S. Marine Corp. Mr. Smith was a member of the Eaton Rapids First 57

United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary; 4 sons, Loren, George IV both of Fl., Daniel and Michael both at home; 1 sister, Mrs. Marian Burnsky of Rockville, Md. Funeral services will be Friday 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Inter ment will be in Moore Park Cemetery, Three Rivers, Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends Thurs day 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Lansing State Journal August 3, 1983

Stanley Lucas Smith, Sr. 515 Hall Street Eaton Rapids Age 79, died Saturday, December 3, 1983 at the locaJ hospital. Mr. Smith was a life time resident of Eaton Rapids, a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School, member of the T.N.T. Club, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and prior to retirement was the owner and op erator of the former S & E Appliance Shop. During W.W. II he was employed as a Time Study engineer with Turn stead Corp., Detroit. Surviving are wife, Eva; 1 daughter, Darlene Taylor of Eaton Rapids; 1 son, Stanley Lucas, Jr. of Lansing; 3 grandchildren, Ryan Lucas Smith of Lansing, Scott L. Hack- 58 worth of Lansing and Bob G. Hackworth of Eaton Rapids~ and great grandchild ren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Lansing State Journal December 5, 1983

Worden L. Smith Worden L. Smith of 339 S. Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, age 79, passed away Monday, July 4, 1983. He was one of the founders of the Clark Equip ment Union Local #623. He was active in senior citizens affairs and was also a member of the Citizen Patriot Golden Wedding Club. Surviving are his wife, H. Eunice; 3 daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Coffelt of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., Mrs. Priscilla Guerin of Grass Lake, Mrs. Paula Smith of Jackson; 2 sons, Dr. Lawrence Smith of Forest Lake, Mn., Eldon D. Smith of Jackson; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; 1 brother and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith is a Charles J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Phil Anderson officiating. Inter ment at Hillcrest. Flashes Shoppers Guide July 6, 1983 59

Merle I. Southwell Eaton Rapids Age 74, died December 10, 1983. A lifelong Eaton Rapids resident, mem ber of the First Methodist Church, past Worthy Matron of the Eaton Rapids O.E.S. #251, a Gray Lady, and a mem ber of the Pioneer Club. Survived by 1 son, David of Eaton Rapids; 3 daughters, Kathryn Smith of Houston, Tx., Margery Squires of Belton, Mo. and Ruth Ann Vincent of Pimpana, Aus tralia; 1 brother, Clarence Battley of Port Charlotte, Fl.; 11 grandchil dren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at the Skinner Chapel. Eastern Star Memorial Service Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Lansing State Journal December 12, 1983

Robert D. Squires Robert D. Squires, 10937 Petrieville Highway, Eaton Rapids was stricken with a heart attack at his residence Tuesday July 19th and died at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital Emer gency Room. Mr. Squires was born May 6, 1917 in Jackson, Michigan but had lived in the Eaton Rapids area all his life. He graduated from the 60

Eaton Rapids High School, was in the U.S. Navy during the 2nd WW for 32 months, was a member of the Congre gational Church, the Eaton Rapids Masonic Lodge, a Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star #241, Member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and the Shrin~-Saladin Temple of Grand Rapids, the Eaton County Shrine Club and a member of the VFW Post #701 of Lansing. He worked for the State of Michigan and retired in 1978 as Chief Engineer at Jackson State Prison. For the past 2 years he had been work ing part-time for the Onondaga Zoning Board. Surviving are his wife, Beth; 2 sons, James Wells Squires of Lansing and Robert Barrett Squires of Jackson; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also 2 brothers, Harold Todd of Bowl- ing Green, Ky. and Vern Flowers of Hillsdale, and 1 sister, Mrs. Evelyn Griggs of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Friday, July 22nd from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating and interment was in the Munger Cemetery, with Military graveside services by the VFW Post #701. Masonic Memorial services were held Thursday evening with Donald Harris as Chaplin for the Lodge. Casket bearers were Masonic Brothers; Robert West, Murray Moore, Victor Alt, John Dickinson, Donald Harris and Homer Miller. Mem orial contributions are being accepted to the Eaton County Shrine Club for 61

Crippled Children. Flashes Shoppers Guide July 26, 1983

Annabelle Sweeney Annabelle _Sweeney, Dimondale, age 89, died Sunday, December 25, 1983 at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center. Survi ving are 1 daughter, Margaret Bene dict of Horsehead, New York and a granddaughter, Jill Reid of Kalamazoo. There were no services. Arrangements were by the Shelly Funeral Home. Flashes Shoppers Guide December 28, 1983

Charles Thomas Charles Thomas, 1307 West Street, Eaton Rapids, age 73, died Sunday, October 23, 1983 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. He was born January 22, 1910 the son of Joseph and Mary Jane Thomas. Surviving are hi~ wife, Ella; 5 grand children; 1 great-grandchild and a brother, Russell of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home. Officiating will be Lt. Joel Clark, Commanding Officer of Windsor Corp. 62

Salvation Army, Lansing. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Flashes Shoppers Guide October 25, 1983

Luther E. l:hompson

Luther E. "Tom" Thompson, Lansing, Michigan formerly of Eaton Rapids died Friday, May 6 at a Lansing Nur sing home. Mr. Thompson was born December 25, 1889 in Cleveland, Tenne ssee and spent his life working in the Textile Industry, twenty-five years of which were in the Horner Woolen Mill where he was supervisor in the spinning department. He was married March 18, 1935 to Flossie Leseney. The past ten years they have lived in Lansing. Surviving are his wife, Flossie, one daughter, Mary Wilkinson, one grandson, Lon Wilkinson and one granddaughter, Susan Cupp, and four great~grandchildren. Graveside fun eral services were held Monday May 9th at 2 p.m. at the Markham Cemetery with Rev. Paul Mergener officiating. A memorial has been established to Greater Lansing Visiting Nurse Ser vices, Inc., 633 S. Waverly, Lansing, Michigan. Flashes Shoppers Guide May 10, 1983 63

Eugene Trierweiler 8230 Spicerville Highway Eaton Rapids Passed away September 19, 1983 at the age of 47. Eugene was self-employed as a truck farmer. He was a life long Catholic. He was the beloved husband of Jean; beloved son of Leon and Viola Trierweiler of DeWitt; also survived by his children, Pamela and David of Grand Rapids; 2 step-sons, Scott Ritchie and William Ritchie and wife, Kathy; step-daughter, Susan Ritchie all of Eaton Rapids; 3 brothers, Dale of DeWitt, Matthew Purves and wife, Denice of Laingsburg; Mark and his wife, Diana of Okemos; 4 sisters, Mrs. Terri Dutcher of Alexandra, Va., Mrs. Michael (Connie) Mclain of Char lotte, Mrs. John (Maureen) Slaney of Redlands, Ca. and Mrs. James (Leola) Coe of Lansing; 2 grandchildren; sev eral nieces and nephews. Funeral ser vices will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thurs day at the St. Jude Catholic Church, DeWitt with Fr. David Stotenbur of ficiating. Burial in the DeWitt Ceme tery. Christian Wake Service will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the DeWitt Area Chapel. Memorials may be given to the family through the funeral home. · Lansing State Journal September 21, 1983 64

Charles Lee Trosper

Charl~s Lee Trosper, 241 Kalamo Highway, Olivet, Michigan, age 48, passed away Sunday, March 13. He was born November 3, 1934 in Greenfield, Tennessee and had lived most of his life in Eaton Rapids. He was a member of the United Brother hood of Carpenters Local 1449 and was a former member of the Lions Club of Bellevue where he operated a Lumber Yard for many years. Surviving are his wife, Brigitte; 3 daughters, Mrs. William (Renee) Adee and Miss Gina Trosper of Pleasant Lake and Melissa Trosper at home; his parents, Mabel and Leonard Trosper of Eaton Rapids; 1 sister, Mrs. Victor (Peggy} White of Lansing; 1 brother, James of Eaton Rapids; 2 stepsons, Donald and Steven Moga of Olivet; 6 grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be Wednesday~ March 16 at 1 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel with interment in Rosehill Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital for those wishing to contribute to his memory. Flashes Shoppers Guide March 15, 1983 65

Maynard Umbarger Maynard Umbarger, former resident of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday, April 13. He was 53 years old. Funeral services were held at Coklers Funeral Home in Harrison, Michigan, Saturday April 16, 1983. Flashes Shoppers Guide April 19, 1983

Hendrick D. Van Aalst Hendrick D. VanAalst, 320 Lake Street, Eaton Rapids, age 77, died Thursday, March 10, 1983 at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. He had been a resident of Eaton Rapids for about 2 years. Before he retired, Mr. Van Aalst was employed by Chrysler in Detroit. Surviving are his wife, Georgia of Harper Woods; 1 son, Robert of California; 1 granddaughter; friend, Iva Johnson with whom he made his home and 1 brother, Martin VanAalst of Florida. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 12 at Munger Cemetery with Rev .. S.D. Baker officia ting. Arrangements were by the Shelly Funeral Home.

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Henry W. Veltman Henry W. Veltman, 83 years of age, suffered a fatal heart attack at his residence on Gale Road on Monday, June 27. Mr. Veltman was born December 3, 1899 in Muskegon, Michigan and had worked as an Inspector for Continental Motor Co. He had lived here for the past 26 years following his marriage to Helen Schnepp. Living in the Rob bins Community they-.were regular atten ders of the Robbins United Methodist Church and suggest that anyone wishing to contribute to a memorial in his name may do so to the Church. Survi ving beisdes his wife, Helen are 1 daughter, Ms. Lois Lee Veltman of Muskegon; 2 stepsons, Lawrence Schnepp of Eaton Rapids and Dale Schnepp of Lansing; 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Jeanette Grimes of Lansing; 2 sisters, Mrs. Martha Bergstrom and Mrs. Nell Kramer both of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Donald of Florida and Guy of Muskegon; 12 . grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 29 from the Skinner Chapel with Rev. Wade Panse officiating and interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Kenneth Grimes, Steven Schnepp, Bryce Bollwahn, George Shef field, Rick Carpenter and Stephen Scar borough. Flashes Shoppers Guide July 6, 1983 67

Ruth M. Williams Ruth M. Williams, 3462 S. Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, age 30, died Monday, May 16, 1983, the victim of an auto accident. She was born December 6, 1952 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Max and Dorotha Williams. She was a 1971 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School, attended Lansing Commun ity College and Central Michigan Uni versity, was a member of Kappa Phi, Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church and the Joy Ringers Bell Choir. Ruth was employed at Michigan State University. Surviving besides her parents of Eaton Rapids are 2 sisters, Barbara Payne of Eaton Rapids and Jane Stucky of Mirietta, Ga.; 1 brother, Rev. Max Williams of Marietta, Oh.; 2 nieces, Cara and Leigh Stucky; 2 nephews, Bert, Jr. and Christopher Payne; grandfather, Harry M. Sutton of Lansing; several aunts,-uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral with Pastor Robert Betts officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Casket bearers were Robert Dockey, Robert Hawkins, Merton R. Pettit, Harry Sutton, Mar- vin Sutton, Jr. and Kenneth Walworth. Flashes Shoppers Guide May 24, 1983 68

Ervin G. Willis Bradenton, Fl. Formerly of Eaton Rapids Died November 29, 1983. He was a retired Fisher Body employee and a veteran of W.W. II. Survived by wife, Cleo; 1 daughter, Mrs. Richard {Elaine) Woodman of Bradenton; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara Brown of Cedar Falls, Iowa; 9 grandchildren. Funeral ser vices Saturday, 1 p.m. at the Skinner Chapel with interment in Brickyard Cemetery. Lansing State Journal December 2, 1983

Lela F. Winters Lela F. Winters, R#l, S. Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, age 62, died Sunday, August 21, 1983 at Lansing General Hospital. She had been a resident of the Eaton Rapids area for approxi mately 40 years. Lela was born in Lansing June 6, 1921, the daughter of Leo and Lena Sloan. Surviving are her husband, Robert; 1 daughter, Kathy Lotski -0f Eaton Rapids; 2 sons, Kevin Winters of Eaton Rapids and Kent Win ters of Lansing; 9 grandchildren; 1 sister, Ruth Towsley of Lansing and 1 69 brother, Robert Sloan of Boyne City. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Greenlee officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Joel Johnson, Jr., John John son, Rod Winters, Rick Terrill, Paul Faust and Carl Faust. Flashes Shoppers Guide August 23, 1983

LeRoy A. Wolf LeRoy A. Wolf, 3067 Maha·n Highway, Eaton Rapids, age 68, died Friday, June 17, 1983 at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. He was born in Cook County, Illinois, January 8, 1915, the son of Frederick and Minnie Wolf. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Hayes Albion for 33 years. Surviving are his wife, Roberta; 1 son, Carl Henry, Sr., 2 daughters, Carolyn Sue Menzer and Connie Lee Mulder both of Charlotte; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Wilma Newman of Olivet and Viola LeFever of Springport and 2 brothers, Ed Wolf of Albion and F.A. Wolf. Funeral ser vices were held Tuesday, June 21 at the Shelly Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Lillie officiating. Interment was in Springport Cemetery. Casket bearers were Carl Wolf, Kenny Cook, Alan Shu- 70 maker, Jack Backofen, Marty Bakcofen and Steve Mulder. Flashes Shoppers Guide June 21, 1983