1981 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 Baldwin, Lynn F............ 1 Battley, Cecil M........... 1-2 Baumer, Jesse Dorr ......... 2-3 Bofysil, Joseph (Eddy) ..... 3-4 Bottomley, Bonnie B........ 4-5 Box, Bethel ................ 5-6 Boyd, Pelmer Lee 6 Brenner, Charles G......... 7 Browne, Thompson (Tom) ..... 8 Bullock, A. Alberta ........ 8-9 Carris, Clarence D., Sr .... 9-10 Cassel, Robert P........... 10-11 Colgan, Rose 11 Cook, Evelyn Fern .......... 12 Cowles, Carol Lynn: ........ 13 Dandurand, Clarence J ...... 13-14 Dowding, Charles M......... 14 England, A. William (Bill) .. 15 Ferris, Allie May .......... 15-16 Finch, Mae ................. 16-17 Freshney, Morris H......... 17 Fulton, Frances Enid ....... 18 Garcia, Marlene Kay ........ 18-19 Gibbs, Pauline N........... 19-20 Hamman,. Lyle ............... 20-21 Hawley, Valborg ............ 21-22 Hine, Mab 1e ................ 22-23 Horn, Max A........... ~ .... 23 Houck, Gretchen M.......... 23-24 Hovey, Mary Luella ......... 24-25 Hovis, Robert .............. 25-26 Joslin, Edward C........... 26 Keel, Arbutus L. (Trefry) .. 27 Keeler, Thelma G........... 27-28 Keller, Roy W.............. 28-29 Kikendall, Gerald Albert ... 29 Kikendall, Royal 29-30 Lampman, Emogene (Jeannie) .. 30 Locke, Ruby (Welch) . ........ 31 Lynch, Sharon A. ............ 31-32 McPeck, James .............. 32-33 Marietta, Roy R............ 33 Mo s s , Vi vi an . 33-34 Naylor, Ross A............. 34-35 Odiorne, Earl M............ 36 Orr, Joan Irene ............. 36-37 Porter, Helen I ............ 37 Pratt, Lillie May .......... 38 Rieff, Sgt. E5 David Floyd .. 39 Risner, Elliott ............ 39-40 Rule, Dora L............... 40-41 Samson, Norris N........... 41-42 Scype, Lester B............ 42 Sherman, Alice M........... 43 Sherman, Waldo E........... 43-44 Slate, Floyd D. (Diz) ...... 44-45 Snoke, M. Vere ............. 45 Stay, Mary ................. 46-47 Swan, Dorr D. ............. 47 Swan, Kathryn A............ 48 Swan, Lenore ................. 48-49 Topliff, Edna B.............. 49-50 Towns, Eva L................. 50-51 Underhill, Lucille M. ....... 51 VanDenBerg, Cathie L. 52 Waldron, Robert Perry 52-54 Whittum, Lawrence E......... 54 Wilbur, Roland J. 55 Williams, Harriet Elizabeth .. 56 Williams, Vivian I. .......... 57 Woods, Clarence .............. 57-58 1 Lynn F. Sald~in 725 Water Street Eaton Rapids Age 79, died Sunday, March 29, 1981. He was born in Onondaga and was a life time area resident. He was a certified public accountant having his own busi­ ness in Eaton Rapids since 1919. He served on the Eaton Rapids City Commi­ ssion, was a Justice of the Peace; a organizer and secretary of Eaton Rapids Conservation Club for many years; dir­ ector of the Michigan United Conserva­ tion Clubs for 20 years. He was a Dir­ ector for the Michigan Water Resources for 17 years and he was a life member of the Eaton Rapids Masonic Lodge. Survived by his wife Lucille; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Carolyn) Natusch of Quincy; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Thursday, April 2, 1:30 p.m. from the Skinner Chapel, with Rev. David D'Arcy and the Masonic Lodge of Eaton Rapids officia­ ting. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eaton Rapids Conservation Club. Lansing State Journal March 31, 1981 Sattley, Cecil M. Mrs. Cecil M. Sattley, 9Q·years of age, a life long resident of Eaton Rapids, died Saturday, December 26 in Port 2 Charlotte, Florida. Mrs. Sattley was born April 1, 1891, daughter of Daniel and Cora Wells and lived with her hus­ band Clarence at 434 Canal Street for many years. Clarence preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, O.E.S. # 241 and the Royal Neighbors. .Survi­ ving is one daughter, Mrs. Merle South­ well of Charlotte; one son, Clarence of Port Charlotte, Florida; six grandchild­ ren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. One daughter, Marlowe died in 1972. Mrs. Sattley was cremated in Florida and Memorial Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Decem­ ber 30, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Eric Beck of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Eaton Rapids Flashes December 29, 1981 Jesse Dorr Baumer 2335 S. Cedar Street Age 85, died September 19, 1981. Born June 9, 1896 in Eaton Rapids. Mr. Bau­ mer graduated from Eaton Rapids High School and played in the high school band. He attended Michigan State Agri­ cultural College. Mr. Baumer was also a Union Musician, played with the MSU College Band, the REO Band, and Scott Munn's Band. He retired in 1963 from General Motors Drop Forge in the Tool & Die Dept. after many years, was also a lifetime member of Capital Lodge of S.O. #66 F&AM and had attended the Mt. 3 Hope United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wi.fe Orpha I~, 3 daughters, Mrs. Betty Keusch of Las Vegas, Mrs. Avis Hooker of Wayland, Mrs. Norma Everhard of Portland; 2 sons, Duane of Harri­ son, Walter of Lansing; 2 brothers, Lynn of Lansing and Ralph of Detroit, also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 1 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Lansing Chapel. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday & Monday 7-9 at the funeral home. Lansing state Journal September 20, 1981 Joseph (Eddy) Bofysil Eaton Rapids Formerly of Lansing Age 61, died Thursday, January 22, 1981 at the residence. He was a resident of Eaton Rapids for the past 10 years. Mr. Bofysil served in WWII with the 289th Infantry Regiment, 75th Division in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was awarded the Purple Heart with OLC, EAME Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, and the Victory Ribbon. Mr. Bofysil was past Commander and life member of D.A.V., past member of American Legion, member of V.F.W. Post, Quarter Century Club of Oldsmobile, past presi­ dent Ingham County Conservation Club, Oldsmobile Outdoor Club and Charter Club of Lansing. He was employed at Oldsmobile for 30 years until retirement 4 in 1974. Surviving beside his wife, Frances; are 6 children and 2 step­ children, Gary L., James G., Robert, Joseph E. Jr., Thomas; 1 daughter, Sandra Smith and step-son, Robert Whipp of Lansing; step-daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Holly) Kuipers of Battle Creek. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 2 brothers. Sam Bofysil of Lansing and George S. Bofysil of California, and 1 sister, Tafeeda Nakfor of Lansing. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, 1 son, 1 brother, 1 sister and 1 granddaughter. The family will re­ ceive their friends Saturday & Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Palmer Bush Fun­ eral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Palmer Bush Chapel with the Rev. Nicholas Lu­ belfeld officiating. Interment will follow at Deepdale Cemetery. Members of the Michigan Army National Guard will accord Military services. Pallbearers will be Col. Arthur J. Ueberroth, Jr., Maj. Alan Schnipke, Maj. Robert V. Taylor, Lt. Joe McDowell, CWO Richard Neil, and CWO Richard Smith. Lansing State Journal January 23, 1981 Bonnie B. Bottomley Eaton Rapids Mrs. Bottomley, age 52, died December 1, 1981. She was a resident of Eaton Rapids for the past 13 years .. ~as em­ ployed for the Owens Illinois Glass Co. 5 She was a member of the Ladies Auxil­ iary of Moose Lodge #288. She is sur­ vived by her husband Wayne; 4 sons, Fred Branham and Larry Branham both of Pres­ tonburg, KY., Donnie Branham of Eaton Rapids and Clifford Branham of Potter­ ville; 6 grandchildren; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be Thurs- day at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral services will be held at the Hall Brothers Funeral Home in Martin, KY., Sunday at 1 p.m. Lansing State Journal December 3, 1981 Bethel Box 612 Riverview Lane Eaton Rapids Age 74, died July 5, 1981. Mr. Box was born April 5, 1907 in Weakley County, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Altie in 1978. Surviving are 1 son, Joe Box of Orlando, Fla., 2 daugh­ ters, Mrs. Jeannette Voisin of Albu­ querque, New Mexico and Mrs. Mildred Ashley of Eaton Rapids; 9 grandchildren, Darlene Ashley of Lansing, Marlene Green, Dennis Ashley both of Eaton Rapids, Ronald Ashley of Lansing, Darcel Voisin, Mark Voisin both of New Mexico, Debra Voisin of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Joyce Box and Pamala Box both of Orlando, Fla.; 2 great grandchildren, James and Angela Green both of Eaton Rapids; 4 sisters, Mamie Farmer of Downey, Calif., Estelle Rouse of Martin, Tenn., Lula Adams of Greenfield, Tenn. and Hazel 6 Bogle of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. funeral services will be hold Wednesday 10 a.m. at the Gorsline Runci­ man Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Royce H. Allen, Pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be at Deepdale Memorial Park. Casket bear­ ers will be Dennis Ashley, Ronald Ashley, Larry Green, Carlon Tharp, Raymond G. Bogle and Joe R. Bogle. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. Lansing State Journal July 7, 1981 Pelmer Lee Boyd An Eaton County man and three Living­ ston County people were among at least a dozen people killed this weekend on Michigan streets and highways. Pelmer Lee Boyd, 24, of Eaton Rapids died at 2:05 a.m. Sunday after he was struck by a car while walking on M-99 in Albion Township, Calhoun County. Lansing State Journal July 20, 1981 Charles G. Brenner Charles G. Brenner, 1302 Water Street, Eaton Rapids died June 22 at a Lansing Convalescent Home where he had been a patient for one month.