Dates June - December 2001

October 14, 1905 - June 12, 2001

March 4, 1923 - November 5, 2001

June 1, 1911 - October 5, 2001

September 15, 1920 - August 11, 2001

January 4, 1934 - December 29, 2001

June 16, 2001

August 11, 1924 - December 27, 2001

July 12, 1930 - October 28, 2001

April 22, 1942 - June 7, 2001

April 16, 1918 - August 17, 2001

December 14, 1937 - October 22, 2001

December 22, 1982 - November 2, 2001

August 14, 1909 - June 1, 2001

April 9, 1925 - July 27, 2001

April 24, 1911 - December 15, 2001

January 14, 1908 - June 11, 2001

October 20, 1933 - July 1, 2001

December 10, 1953 - August 17, 2001

October 13, 1933 - June 17, 2001

March 17, 1915 - September 11, 2001

April 3, 1925 - June 3, 2001

April 30, 1916 - July 3, 2001

August 21, 1919 - June 9, 2001

August 4, 1944 - September 22, 2001

November 13, 1913 - September 21, 2001

May 6, 1935 - May 25, 2001

February 14, 1913 - October 10, 2001

August 16, 1916 - September 16, 2001

October 18, 1915 - December 29, 2001

September 9, 1926 - December 3, 2001

April 18, 1916 - September 16, 2001

May 2, 2001

March 18, 1920 - May 30, 2001

November 3, 1946 - October 27, 2001

March 16, 1912 - May 15, 2001

December 7, 1946 - October 19, 2001

October 2, 1928 - December 29, 2001

April 11, 1918 - July 2, 2001

July 8, 1909 - December 18, 2001

October 14, 1916 - June 22, 2001

July 15, 1916 - September 8, 2001

May 4, 1909 - November 30, 2001

June 16, 2001

May 25, 1937 - September 21, 2001

September 5, 1917 - June 18, 2001

March 15, 1979 - November 22, 2001

April 28, 1917 - August 27, 2001

March 26, 1942 - August 25, 2001

July 9, 1918 - June 22, 2001

January 2, 1946 - June 13, 2001

May 21, 1937 - December 17, 2001

August 14, 1924 - May 29, 2001

August 28, 1933 - November 7, 2001

June 9, 1914 - August 27, 2001

June 7, 1916 - October 28, 2001

December 18, 1903 - June 24, 2001

September 17, 1916 - July 13, 2001

November 29, 1950 - June 6, 2001

August 3, 1954 - December 20, 2001

February 13, 1916 - June 11, 2001

April 24, 1918 - June 3, 2001

September 26, 1959 - September 22, 2001

June 13, 1920 - July 22, 2001

August 13, 1925 - October 19, 2001

May 11, 1940 - September 18, 2001

June 19, 1966 - September 17, 2001

December 9, 1926 - October 24, 2001

December 17, 1909 - November 1, 2001

December 19, 1904 - June 2, 2001

April 16, 1914 - June 23, 2001

November 3, 1935 - December 5, 2001

July 3, 1944 - August 25, 2001

March 6, 1948 - May 1, 2001

February 21, 1920 - December 8, 2001

June 14, 1929 - October 10, 2001

February 21, 1918 - May 5, 2001

April 28, 1929 - November 9, 2001

November 19, 1946 - May 28, 2001

January 30, 1933 - November 3, 2001

August 10, 1924 - August 31, 2001

October 13, 1971 - August 11, 2001

May 12, 2001

May 23, 1927 - October 25, 2001

March 7, 1924 - May 4, 2001

December 21, 1941 - December 11, 2001

May 13, 1949 - August 22, 2001

May 10, 1917 - July 20, 2001

September 1, 1908 - May 2, 2001

March 16, 1933 - September 14, 2001

March 9, 1925 - October 21, 2001

June 22, 1920 - August 19, 2001

September 9, 1908 - June 27, 2001

June 25, 1913 - October 28, 2001

March 3, 1919 - October 8, 2001

November 16, 1930 - November 16, 2001

February 17, 1957 - November 12, 2001

February 23, 1943 - August 17, 2001

91, of LaMesa, California, formerly of Charlotte, died, Friday, June 1, 2001. Mrs. Dossett was born August 14, 1909, in Eaton County, Michigan, the daughter of John and Zora (Gidner) Holmes. She was a secretary for Civil Service in the San Diego County Health Department for approximately 30 years. She is survived by brothers Kenneth Holmes of Lansing, Wayne Holmes of Ridgewood, New Jersey, sisters Irene Hart of Fullerton, California, and Gladys Coats of Charlotte, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Forrest in 1934, brother Ivan Holmes and sister Della DuBois. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.

96, of Charlotte, Michigan, died June 2, 2001. Marvin was born December 19, 1904, in Sidney Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, the son of Albert and Marie (Pedersen) Nelson. He attended Muskrat Country School, Greenville High School, and graduated from Sheridan High School. He also attended Ferris Institute. He married Hazel (Eriksen) on June 25, 1929. He was County Abstractor of the Montcalm County Abstract office in Stanton for 25 years before purchasing the Eaton County Abstract Company in Charlotte in 1947. He was joined in partnership by his son in 1958 and sold the business in 1986 to First American Title Company. He and Hazel moved to Independence Village in Grand Ledge in 1999. He has held memberships in Michigan Land Title Association, American Land Title Association, Charlotte Lion's Club, Charlotte Yacht Club, Michigan Tree Farmer's Association, and was a Lifetime Mason. He was also active in Boy Scouting. He and Hazel were Charter members of Peace Lutheran Church where he served as Treasurer for many years. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Hazel, son, Roger (Jane) Nelson of Duck Lake, daughter, Jeanette (Fred) Kogge of Hastings, grandchildren, Steven (Sumire) Kogge, Scott (Rose) Kogge, Sandra (Gary) Ragan, Stuart (Kathie) Kogge, Michael (Kathleen) Nelson, Judy (Matthew) Wineinger, Robin Nelson, step-grandchildren, Sarah and Sam Kellogg, Andrea and Derek King and, great-grandchildren, Lauren Kogge, Katherine and Erik Ragan, Kyle and Connor Kogge, Abby and Megan Wineinger and Olivia Nelson, sister Evelyn Strobridge of Greenville, sister-in-laws Frances Eriksen of Grand Rapids, Erma Sheaha of Santa Barbara, CA and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and their wives, Arnold (Donna) Nelson and Clifford (Leona) Nelson, bothers-in-law Elmer Strobridge, Peter Sheaha and Lester Eriksen. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Noel Hall-Neimann officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at South Sidney Cemetery in Montcalm County. Visitation will be 3-5 and 7-8 p.m. Monday at the Pray Funeral Home. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or Hayes Green Beach Hospital.

76, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Sunday, June 3, 2001. Mr. Peterson was born April 3, 1925 in Lincoln Park, MI the son of George and Mable (Hubbard) Peterson. He was an electrician for Ford and G.M. for many years. He was a retired member of the UAW and DAV, and 3rd Armored Division. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre. He is survived by his wife Marie Louise (Zenner), daughters Marie Ann (Brian) Callahan of Boston and Michelle Kay Peterson of Charlotte, grandchildren Shane, Kendra and Brian Jarret. A scripture service will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001 with visitation from 4 - 6 p.m. before the service at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Eaton County Humane Society.

83 of Eaton Rapids, died June 3, 2001. Mr. Miller was born April 24, 1918 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Gordon and Hazel (Oberlin) Miller. He is survived by daughter Jean Riley of Killeen, Texas, sons Douglas (Sara) Miller of Covington, Georgia; Richard Miller of Rockledge, Florida; step-daughter Betty Wainright of Charlotte; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ernestine in January 2000. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 8 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids.

age 50 of Grand Ledge, died June 6, 2001. Linda was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on November 29, 1950, the daughter of Luther and Winnie (Bottoms) Hill. She is survived by two sons, Mickel Carmoney, Brian Carmoney-Shive, and a daughter Pam, 4 grandchildren, three brothers James, Donald, and Wendell Hill and her sister, Billie Hughes. Today she rejoins her two sons, Robert and Tommy who preceded her in death.

age 59 of Nashville, Michigan died June 7, 2001 at Kalamazoo. She was born in Charlotte, April 22, 1942 the daughter of Ward Beecher and Gladys Irene (Disbrow) King. She was an Underwriter for Century Mutual Insurance and an Underwriter Trainer for Auto Owners Insurance Co. Bonnie was a graduate of the Vermontville High School class of 1960 and served as class secretary, and active alumnus. She is survived by her husband Richard, two sons Kevin Ohm of Kalamazoo, Aaron Ohm of Nashville, sister Diane (Bob) Stoddard of Kalamazoo Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 11, 2001 at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Charlotte with the Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 5-8 P.M. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

81 of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, June 9, 2001 at the Moore's Adult Foster Care Home after a long illness. Mrs. Pratt was born August 21, 1919 in Eaton County, Michigan, the daughter of Leland and Zella Loveland. Mrs. Pratt worked as a bookkeeper and cashier for the A & P Stores, enjoyed sewing for her family, crafts, and traveling. She enjoyed her home on the lake in Cadillac. She is survived by daughters Brenda (Jerry) Heisler of Olivet, Linda (William) Newland of Bellevue, 4 grandchildren, brother Dale Loveland of Lake Odessa, sisters Theda Devenbaugh of Charlotte, Fran Carpenter of Potterville, Lois Thompson of Charlotte and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 infant children, and brothers Don Loveland and Eugene (Dutch) Loveland. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Charlotte 4H Sewing Club. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

93 of Charlotte, formerly of Texas, died Monday June 11, 2001. Mrs. Callahan was born January 14, 1908 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Elmer and Bessie (Irvin) Cole. She was a home health care worker with UpJohn and had been a lifelong member of the Southside Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, Texas. She is survived by son Tim (Shirley) Callahan of Perry, 3 grandchildren, Sterling (Theresa) Jennings, Timothy Patrick and Gregory Scott (Kim) Anderson, 4 great grandchildren, Cody and MacKenzie Callahan, Nicholas and Morgan Anderson. She was preceded in death by daughter Patricia Joann. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Visitation will be noon to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the funeral. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.

95 of Charlotte, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001. Miss Campbell was born October 14, 1905 in Urbana, Illinois, the daughter of Sam and Alta May (Canaday) Campbell. Miss Campbell attended business college in Urbana, and owned Campbell's Grocery in Champaign, Illinois. Following that she was on staff at the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, and later served on the staff of Frontier School of the Bible in LaGrange Wyoming. She finished her missionary career with the Child Evangelism Fellowship in Montana. She was currently a member of the Chester Gospel Church of Charlotte. She is survived by her nieces Phyllis (Harold) Smuts of Charlotte and Barbara (H. Albert) Sundberg of Indian River, and her nephew Lawrence (Beverly) Campbell of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Samuel Clifford, Clarence, and Ralph. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. H. Albert Sundberg officiating. Interment will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana, Illinois. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Thursday at the Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Frontier School of the Bible, LaGrange, Wyoming.

85, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, June 11, 2001. Mr. Mosier was born February 13, 1916, in Vermontville, Michigan the son of Lynn and Mary (Arntz) Mosier. He was a Layout Inspector for Oldsmobile before retiring in 1977 and had farmed most of his life in the Eaton County area. He was a member and Past Master of the Potterville Masonic Lodge #367 and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #413. He is survived son Lynned Mosier of Charlotte, daughters Kim (Mark) LaCount of Charlotte, Linda (Steve) Donley of Potterville, Sibyl (Mike) Moreno of Charlotte, Suzan Woodhams of Potterville, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sister Barbara Ward of Potterville. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Riedl) in 1996. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Masons or the Eastern Star.

55, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001. Mr. Boardman was born January 2, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Jerome Vincent and Evelyn Agnes (Reid) Boardman. Jerry has been an inspiration to many of those he has been in contact with by the way he has approached his illness. Some have said that Jerry "has taught us all how to die." He concentrated on living each day in the best possible way and with the thought that what really matters is relationships with family and friends. He was the Director of Special Education for Haslett Public Schools before retiring in June of 2000. He assisted students with special needs for 26 years: his whole career was in special education. He was former President of the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE). He also held a private pilots license. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Balint), daughter Kristin, son Jeremy and sister Gail and her husband, Larry Goldman, four nieces, two nephews, and two grand nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m Saturday, June 16, 2001 at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday 6-8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Dr. Diane McDonald's Clinic Trials Office Fund c/o Sparrow Health System or the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.

age 70 of Charlotte, died June 16,2001 at Ingham Medical Hospital. Mrs. French was born in Eaton County, the daughter of George B. and Mary Ethel (Andrews) Hall. She is survived by daughters Charlotte (Tom) Donaldson of Scottville, Mary E. (Norman) Stadel of Bellevue, Georgia Farr of Charlotte, Ruth French of Onondaga, Wilma (Dan) Ketchum of Linden; sons Charles French of Onondaga, Martin (Lisa) French of Charlotte, Richard (Monica) French of Marshall, William (Kim) French Jr. of Onondaga, 40 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, brother George Z. Hall of Charlotte, sister Pauline Bruce of Kalkaska and several nieces and nephews She was predeceased by her parents; former husband William Sr.; sister Mary (Leonard) French; and grandchildren John Pontz, and Tom Van Horn and Beloved Friend Homer Bryant. The family will receive visitors from 3-5 and 7-9 Tuesday at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday June 20, 2001 at the Pray Funeral Home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.

Age 70, Died Saturday, June 16, 2001 at the Mercy Medical Facility in Daphne, Ala. She was a native of Dansville, Mi and a resident of Summerdale, Al. Mrs. Livingston is survived by 4 daughters: Wanda Kay (Steve) Lahr of Duck Lake, Mi, Janet Lee Kruskamp of Clair, Mi., Dawn Annette (James) Collier of Sumerdale, Al., April Gay Livingston of Robertsdale, Al; 4 sons; Robert L.V. Livingston of Hastings, Mi., Melvin W. (Beth) Gleason of Dansville, Mi., Olin Edmund Gleason of Colorado Springs, Co., Timothy D. Livingston of Foley, Al., 2 sisters : Martha Garred of Jackson, Mi., Jessie Hollister of Jackson, Mi. and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00- 2:30 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Mi. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 22nd at Center Eaton Cemetery, Charlotte, Michigan.

67, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Sunday, June 17, 2001. Mr. Boyce was born October 13, 1933, in Detroit, MI., the son of Oliver and Dorothy (Mason) Boyce. He was a machine operator for Oldsmobile before his retirement in 1989. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, sons David and Richard of New York, Brian of Houston, Texas, daughters Dorena O'Dell of New York, Belinda Bowler of Seattle, Washington, and step-son Jerrold Llewellyn of Killeen, Texas, many grandchildren, sisters Doreene Stahlin and Patricia Sears of Lansing, brothers Gary Boyce of Lansing and Leroy Boyce of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter Belica Boyce in 1988. Graveside services will be at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

83, of Charlotte, Michigan, died June 18, 2001. Mr. Mitchell was born September 5, 1917, in Littleton, Colorado, the son of J. Ernest and Nellie (Gill) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell worked at Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan. During World War II he worked on the synthetic rubber program, then served in the Physical Research Lab. He was assistant manager of the Plastics Department, and then served with Economic Evaluation. He had also been General Manager of Inorganics and Solvents and then was the Director of Functional Materials and retired as Director of Corporate Planning in 1981. He served as President of the Dow Foundation for six years. In 1968, he was selected as an outstanding engineering alumnus of the University of Denver and was listed in Who's Who in Finance and Industry. He served on the Midland Planning Commission, and was a member of St. John Episcopal Church of Midland, the Midland Country Club, the Lakes Club of Sun City, Arizona, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, numerous scientific and business publications and the Midland Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty, son John Mitchell of Lansing, daughter Shirley Potts of Sun City, Arizona, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Private family services have been held. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or the National Parkinson's Foundation.

84 of Charlotte, Michigan, died June 22, 2001. Mr. Graham was born October 14, 1916, in Nashville, Michigan, the son of Seth and Alice (Graves) Graham. He was a machine operator for Motor Wheel and a farmer. He also served in the Air Corps during WW II. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Rounds), son Darian Graham of Charlotte, daughters Alicia (Don) Haynes and Terrie (Mike) Ramsey of Lexington, North Carolina, son Kal (Tiera) Graham of Grand Ledge, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, half-sister Mary Wanda Hamblin of Sparta, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by daughter Michelle Marple, brother Wallace Graham, sister Cora Teeple and half-brother Richard. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Jeffrey Bowman officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home.

87, of Charlotte, Michigan died Saturday, June 23, 2001. Mrs. Gaut was born April 16, 1914, in Kalamo Township, Michigan the daughter of Rue and Hortense (Kelley) Swift. She was a cafeteria worker for Charlotte High School. She is survived by daughter Virginia (Wallace) Wollpert of Mulliken, sons Richard (Anne) Smith of Sacramento, California and Stanley (Judy) Smith of Charlotte, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sisters Donna Wood of Charlotte, Vera Ramsey of Pleasant Lake, Michigan, Rosemary Perkins of Kalamo, Michigan, Sylvia Craun of Vermontville, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her first husband Bernard Smith and second husband Phyllip Gaut and daughter Shirley Wollpert. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Donald Woolum officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Charlotte Congregational Church.

82 of Potterville, died Friday, June 22, 2001 in Charlotte, Michigan. Mr. Patterson was born July 9, 1918, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Guy and Alyida (Jasperse) Patterson. He was employed by Michigan Bell in 1940 as a repair technician and retired in 1975. He farmed for over 20 years, and had also managed the Country Club Manor. Jay was a lifetime member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Past-President of the Ionia Hunting and Fishing Club and a former member of the Ionia Sheriff Posse. Surviving are his wife Marilyn, daughter Marcia (Carl) Rickert of Saranac, son Bruce Patterson of Ionia, step-children Janet (Tim) Denton, Jane (Tom) Clegg of Charlotte, Donald (Janet) Warner, Jr. of Plymouth, Candice (Jerry) Soldan of Grand Ledge, Tim (Nancy) Warner of Eaton Rapids, 5 grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren and many step great grandchildren. His sister, Eilene Simmons preceded him in death in 1969. Graveside Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility.

92, of Charlotte, died June 27, 2001 at Marshall, Michigan. Mr. Stall was born September 9, 1908 in Chester Twp., Michigan, the son of Clyde and Grace (Simpson) Stall. He owned and operated his own farm. He was member and former board member of Eaton County Farm Bureau, formerly on Eaton County Board of Commissioners, formerly Chester Township Board of Review, member and former trustee of Gresham United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Dorathea, son Douglas (Evelynn) Stall of Charlotte, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 5 step great grandchildren, 9 step great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Nelson Stall of Charlotte. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey Bowman officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery, Charlotte. Visitation will be 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Friday at Pray Funeral Home.

97 of Charlotte, Michigan, died June 24, 2001. Mrs. Brummette was born December 18, 1903, in Traverse City, Michigan the daughter of Charles F. and Minnie E. (VanValkenburg) Calhoun. She was a member of the Charlotte Pentecostal Church of God and the Charlotte Area Senior Citizens. She married Earl Brummette, who preceded her in death February 26, 1977. She is survived by sons Douglas (Joann) Brummette, Eddie (Marlene) Brummette, Richard (Janet) Brummette all of Charlotte, Barbara Bodell of Charlotte, Beverly Geiser of Phoenix, Arizona, Joy Hicks of Charlotte, Shirley (Richard) Crosslan of Charlotte, 21 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, sister June Morse of Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by son William in 1933. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing, Michigan with Rev. Elbern Householder officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Hayes Green Beach Home Health Care.

80 of Charlotte, Michigan, died June 27, 2001. Mrs. Costlow was born July 17, 1920 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Charles C. and Dora M. (DeWitt) Casteel. She retired from Sterling Faucet Company after 32 years of service. She is survived by daughters Jean LaBare of Charlotte, Joan (Tom) Holloway of Eutis, Florida, Judith M. Gifford of Tampa, Florida, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and sister Freda O'Haver of Stevensville, Michigan. Brother Everett and sisters Agnes Curtis and Deloris Jean Shannon preceded her in death. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 2 at Jenkins Funeral Home, 10 S. High Street, Morgantown, West Virginia with Pastor Alfred Reed officiating. Interment will follow in East Oak Grove Cemetery in Morgantown. Visitation will be at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, June 29 and Jenkins Funeral Home in Morgantown 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday July 1. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements by the Pray Funeral Home, Inc.

96 of Vermontville, Michigan, died June 28, 2001 in Hastings. Mr. Seitz was born November 21, 1904 in Eaton County, Michigan, the son of Frank and Sarah (Deuel) Seitz. Mr. Seitz was a lifelong farmer in the Vermontville area, and a former member of the Woodlawn Cemetery Board and the Eaton County Farm Bureau. He is survived by step-daughter Beverly (Bill) Lindberg of Lake Odessa, step-son Edward "Jim" (JoAnn) Zemke of Vermontville, 7 step-grandchildren, 13 step great grandchildren, nephew-in-law, Frank Darling of South Lyons, great nephew Tom (Kristina) Darling and great niece Kim (Jim) Frisbie both of Howell and a host of step-great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Josie in 1975, second wife Isabelle in 1987, step-daughter Sarah Ames in 1997, brother Donald Seitz in 1954 and niece Connie Darling in March 2001. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Eric Lison and Mark Jarvie of Vermontville Congregational Church, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be Friday 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Cemetery.

67, of Charlotte, Michigan, went to be with his Lord on July 1, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 20, 1933 to John J. and Helen B. Lyons. He served in the U.S. Navy, was a journeyman plasterer, served as an Ingham County Sheriff's Deputy and retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation after 33 years. He was also a former member of the Michigan National Guard and the Eaton County 4-H Fair Board. He earned his solo pilots license in 1996. He is survived by his wife Sue (Peltier), daughters Deb (Larry) Nakfoor of Grand Ledge, MI., Shantel (Jim) LoFiego of Grand Rapids, MI., son Rick (Debbie) Lyons of Florida, sisters Elaine Fabiano of Lansing, Pat Gray of Mason, and Kathleen (Steve) Edwards of North Carolina, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home with Father Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary Service at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or Eaton Community Hospice.

83 of Potterville, Michigan, died July 2, 2001 at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center after a long illness. Mrs. King was born April 11, 1918 in South Haven, Michigan, the daughter of Don A. and Ida E. H. (Zessin) Youngs. Mrs. King was a life member of the VFW Post 6034 in Potterville for many years, and was a member of the American Legion in Dimondale. She is survived by son John King, daughter Sally Clarke of Wellston, Michigan, 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brothers Carl (Beth) Youngs of Charlotte, Charles (Marjorie) Youngs of Potterville, brother in law Robert Ray of Sunfield, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale E. King in 1973, grandaughter Lori Beth Clarke in 1996, nephew Ray Youngs in 1996, great nephew Don Youngs in 1995, sisters Audrey Estep in 1996 and Frances Ray in 2001. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Tom Peters officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday, July 5, 2001.

85 of Charlotte, formerly of Livonia, died Tuesday, July 3, 2001. Mr. Neil was born April 30, 1916, in Detroit, Michigan the son of James W. and Louise (Williamson) Neil. He retired from Livonia Public Schools as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church and owned a cabin for 24 years on Lake James. He was a former member of the St. Priscilla Catholic Church in Livonia for 32 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Eleanor (Brown), son James (Diane) Neil of Houston, Texas, daughter Barbara (Leonard) Bochenek of Charlotte, son Jack (Pat) Neil of Tecumseh, MI., daughter Pat (Cal) Underwood of Sarasota, Florida, son Fred (Cathy) Neil of Brighton, MI., daughter Marge McKeon of Charlotte, 25 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, sister Lucille Petry of Lafayette, Indiana, sister-in-laws Dorothy Ward of Farmington Hills, MI., Marie (Nick) Aninos of Port Richey, Florida, brother-in-law Robert (Liz) Brown of Tuscon, Arizona. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2001 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte, Michigan. Visitation will be 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan.

84, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Friday, July 13, 2001. Ms. Matheney was born September 17, 1916, in Saffel, Arkansas, the daughter of Alonzo and Minerva (Hybarger) Matheney. She has been a resident of Charlotte, since 1975. Ms. Matheney is survived by sisters Wanda Wells of Charlotte, Ruth (Ralph) Tucker and Bernice Skaggs all of Tuckerman, Arkansas, brother Bill (Virginia) Matheney of Alameda, California, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by sister Freeda Wells of Newport, Arkansas and brother Clifford Matheney of Charlotte. She attended First Baptist Church in Charlotte. She also loved bowling, needlework and interacting with children and animals especially Tiffney, or "Baby" her dog, and "Kitty" her cat. If desired, memorial contributions to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or First Baptist Church of Charlotte. Services will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Tuckerman, Arkansas through Dillinger Funeral Home.

81, of Bellevue, Michigan died Sunday, July 22, 2001. Marjorie was born June 13, 1920, in Howell, Michigan, the daughter of Lester and Elsie M. (Miller) Huff. She was a retired secretary from Charlotte Public Schools, and was a past member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church, Eaton County Retired Secretary's group and MARSP. She is survived by daughters Margie (Douglas) Murphy of Bellevue; Vicki Porter of Battle Creek, Michigan; son Lynn Patrick McKee of San Francisco, California; step-children Jack and Janet Munn, Carol Pixley, and Charles Munn; 5 grandchildren Aaron and Amanda Murphy, Amy and Andrew McKee, and Jeffery Porter Rogers 2 great grandchildren Alexis Murphy and Jacob Smith, brothers Robert Huff of Howell, Michigan, Kenneth Huff of Chico, California, sister Phyllis Gehringer of Avon Park, Florida. She was preceded in death by husbands Don McKee, L.V. Porter, John Munn and brother Gerald Huff. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, at Bellevue United Methodist Church with Rev. Wendell Stine officiating. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery in Howell, Michigan. Visitation will be Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association or the Bellevue United Methodist Church.

84, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, died Friday, July 20, 2001. Mr Chalker was born May 10, 1917, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Charles and Hazel (Smith) Chalker. He was a boiler control repairman for the Lansing Board of Water and Light for 30 years. He served with the Army Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the Masons and the American Legion. He is survived by daughter Sharon Chalker of St. Johns, MI., and stepdaughters Mary Lou Lohr of San Diego, CA., and Kathy (Robb) Dickerson of Rogers, Arkansas, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2001 at South Church of the Nazarene 401 West Holmes Rd, Lansing, Michigan.

76, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Friday, July 27, 2001. Mr. Vance was born April 9, 1925 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Clayton and Maggie (Taylor) Vance. He was a laborer at Owens-Illinois Brockway Glass Containers and had been a member of Eagles Aerie of Ohio. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, fishing and collected coins and stamps. He is survived by his wife Gay (Kessinger) Vance; daughters Sue Vance of Dimondale; Brenda (Chuck) Tomlinson of Charlotte; Chris (Steve) Morris of Charlotte; Terri (Joe) Jenson of Charlotte; Rita Poyer of Bellevue; son William (Sue) Vance of Bellevue; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, sister Alpha Meadows of WV; brothers Dennis Vance, Leonard Vance, Jim Vance, Jack Vance, Garland Vance, Bob Vance all of WV; Jerry Vance of FL, Cecil Vance of IL. He was preceded in death by brothers Clinton Vance and Charles Vance and sisters Retha Facemyer and Ruth Linville and son-in-law Brian Poyer. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Pastor Paul Davis and Rev. Jim Vance officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Visitation will be 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

age 29, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan died Saturday, August 11, 2001 a result of a motorcycle accident. Mr. Frei was born October 13, 1971 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Dennis and Nancy (Budziak) Frei. He worked in the Technical and Facilities Maintenance Department, College of Veterinarian Medicine at Michigan State University. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughters, a great and loyal friend to many. He was an avid motorcycle fan and raised money for the St.Vincent Home for Children through the Survivors Motorcycle Charity Run. He is survived by daughters Chelsie, Mackenzi and Hannah, his parents, sister Courteney Frei, and grandfather John Budziak. Funeral mass will be 11:00 AM Monday at St. Mary Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Visitation will be 6-9 Sunday, August 12 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Home for Children.

age 47, died August 17, 2001 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Letts was born December 10, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Harry and Oleta (Smith) Letts. He was a repair technician for Lazy Boy. He served in the U.S. Army with active duty in Vietnam, was a member of the American Legion #42, and coached Little League baseball. Dave enjoyed karioki singing, bowling, hunting, MSU sports, and his seasonal home at Lighthouse Village Resort. Dave is survived by his wife Debora (VanLiew), sons Jeremy of Haslett, Jammie of Lansing, and Lucas of Dimondale, stepdaughter Dayna Lewis of Charlotte, stepson Donald (Kim) Lewis of California, grandson Noah Letts, step grandson Dalton Lewis, mother and step father Oleta (Richard) Cook of Lake, brothers Vern (Karen) Letts of Lake, Joe Letts of Eaton Rapids, Ron Letts of Florida, Harry Letts of Lansing, sisters Susan Smith of Bath, Rena Barrix of Lansing, Erma May-Letts of Florida, Michelle (Jeremy) Cole of Lansing, Nona Letts and Agnes Letts of Lake. He was predeceased by his father and sister Vanessa. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 20 with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville. Visitation will be Saturday 7 - 9 and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Charlotte. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

80, of Charlotte, Michigan, died August 11, 2001. Mr. Dimond was born September 15, 1920, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Walter and Flossie Dimond. He was past commander of VFW Maple City Post #2406 and a member of American Legion Post #42. He was in the Military Police during WWII and served in the China-Burma-India Theatre. He retired from Lansing Electric Motors in 1980 after 33 years. He is survived by wife, Maurine, sons David (Sandy) and John (Joyce); and daughter Sandra all of Charlotte; stepdaughter Sandra Bassett of Phoenix, AZ; step son-in-law, Richard (Janet) Brummette of Grand Ledge; 2 grandsons Matt (Karla) Dimond and Jason Dimond; 2 granddaughters Shelly (Jeff) Kyle and Jennifer (Scott) Shockley; 1 great grandson Hunter Dimond; 1 great granddaughter Ashley Kyle; 5 step-grandsons; 1 step-granddaughter; 3 step-great-grandsons; 5 step-great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean, in 1980; sister Mildred Carter and brother James. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m.Wednesday, August 15, 2001, at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Carol Spangenburg officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2001. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association or Eaton Community Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

58 of Vermontville, died Friday August 17, 2001 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Joppie was born February 23, 1943 in Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Russell and Janice (Hadden) Joppie. He worked as a supervisor for General Motors for 34 years and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie #3552 and the Seney Social Club. He is survived by wife Lee, sons Tim of Nashville, Steve of Vermontville, daughter Marcy (Chad) Gross of Vermontville, his father Russell Joppie of Charlotte, grandchildren Storm and Savanah, Matt and Donny, Hutch and Hadley, Cortney, Corbin, Jacob, Amanda, and Matthew, step-son Allan (Patricia) Gardner of Nashville, step-daughter Denice (Rod) Scramlin of Nashville, brothers Ron (Diane) Joppie of Charlotte, Rick (Diane) Joppie of San Antonio, Texas, and Randy (Judy) Joppie of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy in 1992, mother, brother Jerry and second wife, Joyce. Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, August 21 at Pray Funeral Home, with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Burial will be in Needmore Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Sunday, and 2-4 PM and 7-9PM Monday at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Ambulance or Eaton Community Hospice.

83 of Charlotte, died August 17, 2001 at her residence. Mrs. Love was born April 16, 1918 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Milo and Emma Gladys (Walling) Spencer. Mrs. Love was a librarian for the Charlotte Public Library and an active member of the community. She was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Northside Mother's Club, Hayes Green Beach Hospital Auxilliary and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She had been a leader in the Scouts, Blue Birds, and Camp Fire Girls. Surviving are her husband Werlin, sons Merlyn LeRoy (Yoko) Day of San Jose, California, Randy (Virginia) Day of Charlotte, daughters Rebecca Day of Manistee, Cindy Eaton and her fiance, Darrin of St. Petersburg, Florida, 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, step-son David (Elaine) Love, Dafter, Michigan, 2 step-grandsons and 2 step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by second husband Merlyn, son Terry Day and granddaughter Dedrea. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 22 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. George Fleming and Arley Nelson officiating with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Visitation will be Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Public Library or Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

81, of Jackson, Michigan, died Sunday, August 19, 2001, in Ann Arbor. Mrs. Sanders was born June 22, 1920, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of George Courtright and Mildred McCarn Courtright. She retired from Hoover Manufacturing and enjoyed crocheting and cake decorating. She is survived by daughters Lillian (Harry) Belieu of Yakima, WA, and Sandra Kay (Jerry) Andrus of Grass Lake, MI; son Jack E. (Karen) Sanders of Charlotte, MI; 11 Grandchildren, Donald and Glen Belieu, Velma Amundson, Jeff, Greg, Todd and Eric Sanders, Carl and Michael Warren, Jennifer and Jilene Andrus; 12 Great Grandchildren; sister Leona Puffenberger of Lakeland, Fl; and sister-in-law Connie Courtright of Murfreesboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 1957, and son Jerry in 1949. Funeral services will be 1PM Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Charles McNeil officiating with burial in Needmore Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Assembly, Lansing, or Arbor Hospice, Ann Arbor, MI. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

52, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Wednesday, August 22, 2001. Mr. Douglas was born May 13, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Wanita (LaFon) Douglas. He was an electrician for Owens Illinois and Spartan Motors. He is survived by daughters, Michelle (Dennis) Kowalski of Lansing, Josette (Dennis) Jubb of Bath, grandsons, Mason and Hunter, father, Woodrow of Bath, and several cousins, aunts and uncles and many life long friends in the Charlotte area. Memorial service will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Wilkinson officiating. Family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday from 1PM until the service time. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Hepatitis Foundation International or Alcoholics Anonymous.

59 of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, August 25, 2001. Janette was born March 26, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of George and Mary (Weiderman) Goelz. She was a supervisor for the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury in Lansing, retiring in 1992. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Charlotte. Hobbies included playing cards with her friends and Janette was a former member of the Laugh-A-Lot Club. Survivors include son Jason Comstock, brother Gordon (Gail) Goelz of Lansing, Harold (Janet) Goelz of Charlotte, step-daughters Kim (Randy) Hansen, Sandra (Charles Washburn, step-son Eugene Comstock, 3 step-grandsons, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Scott in 1997. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 28 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev Glen Neal officiating. Interment will be in Danby Cemetery in Danby Township. Visitation will be Monday 2-4 PM and 7-9PM at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice or the Nazarene Church of Charlotte. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

57, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, August 25, 2001. Mrs. Allen was born July 3, 1944, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Eldon L. Stahr and Helen M. Powers Stahr. She was a General Operator for Tenneco Automotive. She was a member of the Grace Community Church in Nashville, Michigan. She is survived by her husband, Bruce D. Allen; daughter Cheril (Michael) Smith of Charlotte; son Steven Steward of Vermontville; stepson Clayton Allen of Potterville; 3 grandchildren, Robert, Carson and Kirsten Dalelynne; brother Randy (Gloria) Rolfe of Charlotte; sister Dixie (Edwin) Collier of Olivet; father Eldon L. Stahr of Kalamo; father-in-law Karl (B. J.) Allen of Florida; and sister-in-law Susan Allen of California. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2001, at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Don Roscoe officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Community Church Building Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

87, of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away August 27, 2001, at Sparrow Hospital after a brief but difficult illness. She was born June 9, 1914 to Ben and Sarah (Taylor) Butler and they preceded her in death, along with brothers Bill, Phil, Tom and sister Marion (Bill) Wright. Richard, her beloved husband and best friend of 39 years, also preceded her in death in March 2000, and they are surely together again. Surviving is their son Randy (Adele) King of Pinckney, Michigan, granddaughters Michelle (Brooke) Plantz of Ann Arbor,MI; Stephanie King of Jenison, MI; sisters-in-law Elaine (Bill) Butler of Grand Ledge, Wanda (Phil) Butler of Lansing and Myrtle (Paul) King of Glendale, AZ; nieces and nephews including Vivian (Donald) Schultz and Connie (Jim) Garrison of Charlotte; many great nieces and nephews including Rachael (Scott) McLane; Andrea Ostrander and Cana Garrison. She enjoyed a very active life including deer hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, boating, playing cards, gardening, canning and spending time with her many wonderful friends and relatives. She was a dynamic person and will be missed very much by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. In her younger days, she was an avid bowler and worked in the health care field in Detroit, MI. She and her husband also owned King's Bar in Dexter, MI for 21 years. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday, August 31, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Pastor Todd McLane officiating. Interment will be in Center Eaton Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm Thursday, August 30, 2001.

84, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, August 27, 2001. Mr. Robins was born April 28, 1917, Chester Township, Michigan, the son of James S. and Alfaretta H. (Smith) Robins. He was a Sergeant of Battery B 232nd Field Artillery Battalion in the Army during WWII. He worked as a Tool and Die maker for Aluminum Extrusion after 27 years and raised rabbits to sell and for research. He was also a member of the IOOF for 64 years, VFW Post #2406 and American Legion Post #42. He is survived by brothers Royal (Jennie) Robins of Harrison, Amos (Bernadine) Robins of Charlotte, sisters Edna McDermid and Esther Wyble of Charlotte, 2 grandsons James and Matthew Robins, step-granddaughter Melissa (James) Falk and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances in 1982, son Lawrence Robins April 29, 2001 and sister Mable in 1975. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Bob Wyant of the Internatonal Order of the Odd Fellows and Pastor Pat Sterling officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Odd Fellows or the Rebekahs.

77 of Charlotte, Michigan, formerly of Montague, died Friday, August 31, 2001 at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Spotts was born August 10, 1924 in Charlotte, the son of Ray and Gladys (Casler) Spotts. He was the owner and operator of Insty Prints in Muskegon until he retired in 1994. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, the Brookfield Masonic Lodge, Maple City VFW Post 2406 and the American Legion Post #42 in Charlotte. Mr. Spotts served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. His survivors include sons Randy of Charlotte, Brad (Carey) of Florida, daughter Cindy (Steve) Lowing of Muskegon, five grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and sister, Velma (Harold) Dingman of Bellevue. His wife Carol (Stratton) preceded him in death in August 30, 1995. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte, with Rev. Dr. Carol Spangenberg officiating. There will be no visitation. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church.

85 of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, September 8, 2001. Mrs. Bowser was born July 15, 1916 in Vermontville, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar and Ida Bell (Wells) Stevens. She was an upholsterer with the Charlotte Chair Company and a member of the West Carmel Congregational Church. She enjoyed her family and their activities, crossword puzzles, and gardening. She liked the senior citizen dinners in Charlotte and Olivet and especially loved her trips up north to the shack in Onaway. She is survived by daughters Sandra (John) Rollins of Marshall, Cheryl (Verlin) Franks of Olivet, son Ronald (Virginia) Bowser of Olivet, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sisters Eloise Thompson of Charlotte, Maxine (Zack) Beard of Battle Creek brother Merlin (Martha) Stevens of Sun City, Arizona, and sister-in-law Donis Barnett of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and sisters Marguerite Bunce and Doris Ranshaw, brothers Murray and Hubert Stevens. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 11 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Monday 2-4 PM and 7-9PM at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Olivet Senior Citizens, Eagle Community Dinners, or the West Carmel Congregational Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

86, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Mr. Carter was born March 17, 1915, in Eaton County, Michigan, the son of Guy A. and Pearl E. (Doane) Carter. He bottled milk for 25 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Men's Prayer and Breakfast Group. He was known around Charlotte as the downtown window cleaner. He is survived by son Donald Lee Carter of Plainwell, daughters Rosealie (Larry) Demarest of Union City, Joan Lawrence of Texas, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers Raymond (Harriet) Carter, Lyle (Judy) Carter, sisters Marie Nunhimer, Maxine (Clarence) Carnes, Mable (Clarreton) Cortright, Florence (Lyle) Jeffery, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Leola (Hutson) in 1998, daughter Louise Masters, granddaughter Tonya, and brothers Merwine and Ivery. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2001 at First Baptist Church, Charlotte with Rev. Richard Wilford officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made First Baptist Church.

68 of Charlotte, Michigan, died September 14, 2001 at Mid Michigan Hospice House in Lansing. Mr. Wells was born March 16, 1933 in Eaton County, Michigan, the son of Stanley and Foy (Parshall) Wells. He is survived by his brother Kenneth (Marianna) Wells of Charlotte, sister Hilda Davis of Charlotte and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 19 at Center Eaton Cemetery in Charlotte, with Pastor Elbert Householder officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Lawrence or Eaton Community Hospice. Envelopes are available at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.

85, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Sunday, September 16, 2001. Mrs. Vitale was born August 16, 1916, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse and Lillian (Howard) Woodman. She is survived by sons Robert Vitale of Lansing and Mark of Olivet, daughters Vicki (John) Bradford of Dimondale, Michigan and Linda (Dana) Momany of Tolleson, Arizona, step-son Guy Vitale of Albion, step-daughter Virginia Whittum of Albion, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother Clyde Woodman of Mulliken, sister Sadie Lynd-Hager of Grand Ledge and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Vitale in 1983, step-daughter Ana Willoughby and step-son Ralph Vitale. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Dr. Carol R. Spangenberg officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Manor Nursing Home or the St. John Episcopal Church of Charlotte.

85 of Charlotte, Michigan, died September 16, 2001. He was born April 18, 1916 in Isabella County, Michigan, the son of Clarence A. and Julia May (Ingersoll) Good. He had immense compassion for his family and took care of his wife for the last five years. He was a very honest man with a fantastic sense of humor, loved fishing on Lacy Lake and playing shuffleboard and his love of travel took him to every state except Hawaii and Alaska. Mr. Good was a retired truck driver for the Dana Corporation. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Inez (Breidinger), sons Gayland D. Good of Charlotte, Edward Lee, and Ivan L. Good of Lansing, Loren A. Evans of Muncie, Indiana; daughters Evelyn (Harry) Carpenter of Charlotte, Lydia (James) Baker of Minneapolis, Minnesota; brothers James Good of Zephyr Hills, Florida, Paul Good of Charlotte, 34 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Clifford W. Good and Ardnold Good, and by brother Ira Good. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 19 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Chuck Jenson officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home.

35 of Jackson, Michigan, died September 17, 2001 in Jackson. Ms. Hughson was born June 19, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of James Michael and Sandra (Fetterman) Skrip. She was a Radiologist Technician for 12 years at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. She loved making oil candles. She is survived by sons Lance and Luke of Mason, mother Sandra (Jan) Skrip of Apache Junction, Arizona, father James (Jean) Michael of Evart, Michigan, brother Russ Michael of Charlotte, half brothers Jon (Dawn) Skrip and Steve Skrip of Charlotte. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 20 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Bert Walker officiating. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Lance and Luke Hughson Trust.

61 of Mulliken, Michigan died Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Mr. Davis was born May 11, 1940, in Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Warren and Esther (McCormick) Davis. He was a machine repairman for BOC in Lansing, an avid deer and game hunter and a solid supporter of the NRA. He is survived by his wife Mary (Brandt), daughter Kelly (Jack) Spinner of Grand Ledge, son Jeffrey Davis of Elkhart, Indiana, 3 grandchildren, Shane, Jacqualyn and Shanandua Rust. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 21 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 7-9 PM at the funeral home.

87, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Friday, September 21, 2001. Mrs. Rodriguez was born November 13, 1913, in Pescadia, Mexico, the daughter of Estanislado and Mari Elena (Cirio) Saenz. She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by daughters Amelia (Alden) McBride of St. Johns, Michigan, Juanita (Ernest) Means of Charlotte, son Jose "Joe" (Sandra) Rodriguez, 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan, daughter Angelita and 3 brothers. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2001 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte with Father Bennett Constantine officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Visitation will be Sunday 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church Building Fund.

64 of Charlotte, died Thursday September 21, 2001. Mr. Berryhill was born May 25, 1937 in Detroit Michigan. Irel enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing and classic cars. He was a member of South Baptist Church of Lansing. He is survived by his wife Jean, son John (Seung) Berryhill of Lapeer, daughters Johana (David) Breaun of East Pointe, Sarah (Robert) Clair of Sterling Heights, several grandchildren, brother Richard Berryhill and sister-in-law Sally Leavy of Peoria, Illinois. Mr Berryhill was preceded in death by a son Eric in 1984. Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Monday at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor David Brooks officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday at the funeral home. If desired memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.

age 57 of Charlotte died Saturday September 22, 2001. Mr. Coon was born August 4, 1944 in Lakeview, the son of Neil and Burnetta (Gill). Mr. Coon is survived by his wife Linda, Daughters Dani (Leon) McAdams of Dewitt, Jenny Coon of Charlotte; son Charles (Patti) Coon of Charlotte, Grandaughters Macy and Keeley Coon and his mother Burnetta Coon of Lake Odessa. He was predeceased by his father Neil and brother Beryl Coon, Duane was a driver for General Motors Company until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed many varied interests including drag racing, tractor pulls, and more recently computers and fishing. Funeral services will be Wednesday 10 AM at the Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry Slivensky officiating. The family will receive visitors Monday 7-9, and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

41, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, September 22, 2001. Mr. VanderMoere was born September 26, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Lynn Alan VanderMoere, Sr. and Karen Hicks VanderMoere Glynn. He is survived by his wife Tracy and three children, Jeremiah, Nathanial, and Seth; his mother, Karen (Pat) Glynn; his father, Lynn (Mary Lee) VanderMoere; two brothers, Scott (Evita) VanderMoere, and Rich (Heather) VanderMoere; sister, Kristy (Shawn) Degner; Grandmother, Phyllis Hicks; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; step brother, David Glynn; step sisters Kellie Glynn and Julie Harmon. He was a 1978 graduate of Charlotte High School and lived most of his life in Charlotte and Potterville. He is a retiree from General Motors. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00PM, Wednesday, September 26, 2001, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Reverend Neal Hicks officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for his children. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

90 of Charlotte, died Friday, October 5, 2001. Mr. Olmstead was born June 1, 1911 in Bellevue, Michigan, the son of Leo and Effie (Dibble) Olmstead. He grew up in the Assyria area and lived with his aunt and uncle, Helen and Frank Rodeman. He worked at Wilcox Gay and was a Pinkerton security guard at Owen Illinois, a member of the Crossroads Church of the United Brethren for over 50 years, and he especially enjoyed hunting with the rest of the family. He is survived by son Kenneth (Marie) Olmstead of Burbank, California, daughters Mary (Stephen) Crandell-Hundt of Charlotte, Evelyn Chapman of East Leroy, Suzanne (William) Brenton of Charlotte, grandchildren Daniel (Tammy) Crandell, Randy (Sherrie) Crandell, Angie (Rick) Tate, all of Charlotte, Debbie (Max) Collin of Grand Rapids, Cherie (Ken) Betke of Battle Creek, Marvin Chapman of Battle Creek, Denise (John) Chapman of Owosso, Michelle (Steve) Lance of Palmdale, California, Annette (Alan) Baxter of Oregon, Tammy (Matt) McMearty of Texas, Melissa (John) Mater of Nashville, Bill (Syna) Brenton of New York City, Melinda Brenton of Ann Arbor, sister Opal Olmstead of Lansing, half sister Betty Lou Hutchings of Bolivar, Missouri, 25 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Ruth (Turner) in June, 2000, 2 sons Cecil and John Olmstead, sons-in-law Darrell Crandell and Lawrence Chapman, and sisters Lucille Spaeth and Margaret Dibble. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 9 at the Crossroads Church of the United Brethren in Charlotte, with Pastor Michael Arnold officiating. Interment will be in Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet. Visitation will be Sunday and Monday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Church of the United Brethren.

82, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, October 8, 2001. Mrs. Wonser was born March 3, 1919, in Eaton County, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Myrta (King) Cole. She was a line worker for Aluminum Extrusions/Hoover for 25 years before she retired in 1981. She was a member and treasurer of the Capital Area Knitting Club and the Charlotte Senior Center. She is survived by daughter Janice Wonser of Charlotte, brother Maurice Cole of Charlotte, granddaughters Diana (David) Diamond and Anne Collins and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Wonser in 1993 and brother Robert Cole. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken, Michigan with Rev. George Fleming officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Foundation Hospice.

72, of Charlotte, Michigan, a loving mother and grandmother, died Wednesday, October 10, 2001. Mrs. Bridges was born June 14, 1929, in Mulliken, the daughter of Phillip and Vera (Harrod) Hosey. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church and worked as a Unit Clerk at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital. She is survived by daughters Vickie (Richard) Czech of Ionia, Shelia (Richard) Stank of Lake Odessa, Dianna (Keith) Cooke of Atoka, Tennessee, 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, brothers Harrod (Phyllis) Hosey & Eldon (Joann) Hosey of Grand Ledge, Archie (Florence) Hosey & Hal Hosey of Charlotte, and Stan (Darlene) Hosey of Vermontville. She was preceded in death by her husband Scott Bridges and sons Bruce and Bill McDiarmid all in 1978, brother Pat Hosey and her dachshund Peanut. The family will receive visitors at the Pray Funeral Home Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Noel Hall-Niemann officiating. Interment will be in Sunfield Cemetery in Sunfield, Michigan.

88 of Charlotte, died October 10, 2001. Mr. Root was born February 14, 1913 in Flint, Michigan, the son of William E. and Anna Marie (Sorenson) Root. He is survived by a nephew, John W. (Ann) Brandon of Charlotte, nieces Carol Ann Sumerix of Eaton Rapids, MI, Sharon Weaver of Olivet, MI, Sally Porter of Colorado, Bonnie Vincent of Manistique, MI., Brenda (Bill) Apt of Bellingham, WA. And Joann Tinsley of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by sisters Margaret Fisher and Nona Brandon and brother Lyle Root. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2001.

76, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Friday, October 19, 2001. Mr. Clark was born August 13, 1925, in Lansing, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Grace (Zimmerman); daughters Connie (James) Parker and Donna (Dennis) Brendahl; 5 grandchildren Pamela Kline, Earl Parker, Derrek, Darren and Denise Brendahl; and 4 great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenard and Ruby (Spencer) Clark and sister Janice Myers. He served in the Navy during WWII on the Aircraft Carrier USS Belleau Wood and retired from the Lansing Fire Department in 1980. He was an avid Winston Cup and Indianapolis racing fan. Family and friends are invited to a Family Affirmation Service� 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

76 of Charlotte Michigan, died Sunday, October 21, 2001. Mrs. Pease was born March 9, 1925 in Kalamo Township, the daughter of Howard and Athel (Pitt) Oaster. Mrs. Pease attended the Kalamo United Methodist Church and was a 50 year life member and Past Matron of the Kalamo O.E.S, Chapter 399. She was Past President of the Eaton County Association O.E.S., a member of the Association for Retarded Children, and a board member of the EBI Breakthrough. She was Valedictorian of the Bellevue High School Class of 1943 and graduated from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Pease taught school at Portland and Vermontville Schools, Myers Country School and was a substitute teacher for many years. She is survived by her husband Edward, daughters Carolyn (Gary) LaCross, Cheryl Pease, Christine Pease, grandchildren Jason LaCross (fiance Melissa Kleeman and her son Tray Hammer), Jill (Adam) Potter, sister Joyce (Bernard) Otto and several nieces and nephews. A sister Eldora Anderson, preceded her in death in 1975. Funeral and O.E.S. memorial services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 25 at the Bellevue United Methodist Church in Bellevue with Pastor Mark Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Visitation will be 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

63, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, October 22, 2001. Mrs. Williams was born December 14, 1937, in Eaton County, Michigan the daughter of Charles and Frances (Meyers) Uhl. She was President of Eagles Auxiliary Arie #3552 of Charlotte, District Treasurer of Eagles Auxiliary District #11 and Past District President. She enjoyed arts and crafts as a hobby. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Edwin Williams, son Kent E. (Teresa) Williams of Olivet, daughter Kelley (Christopher) Keverne of Charlotte, mother Frances Uhl of Charlotte, brother Lawrence Uhl of Cloverdale, step-daughter Sandy (Curtis) Fraley of Vermontville, step-sons Rick (Judy) Williams of Vermontville, Gary (Vickie Carter) Williams of Springport, step-daughter Trudy Patrick of Charlotte, 18 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Uhl Sr., daughter Kimberly and brother Charles Uhl Jr. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Thursday, October 25, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday 2- 4 and 7 - 9 pm at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice.
 

74, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001. Mrs. Bartlett was born December 9, 1926, in Charlotte, the daughter of Lavern and Leah (Myers) Burchfield. Her pride and joy were her family and taking care of many children over the years. She is survived by daughters Linda (Don) Wertz of Charlotte, Sally Stahl of Eaton Rapids, and Nancy (Larry) Stallings of Franklin, Georgia, son Steve Bartlett of Eaton Rapids, sister June Tracy of Williamston, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Hoyt in 1965, daughter Sandra in 1991, brother Lavern Jr. in 1993, grandchildren Matthew and Amanda in 1976. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing at a later date. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home.

74 of Marshall, Michigan, died Thursday, October 25, 2001. Mrs. Troll was born May 23, 1927 in Wagner, South Dakota, the daughter of Karl and Anna (Verba) Brodsky. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Lee Hustler's Extension Club and had worked as a substitute worker at Olivet Community Schools. She loved birds, doing crosswords, working with flowers, cross stitching and her family and friends. She also loved her Czech Polka music. She is survived by her husband Winfred, sons Leonard E. of Marshall, twins John of Charlotte, and James of Metamora, Mark of Olivet, daughter Jean A. Troll of Olivet, 3 grandchildren, brothers Ernest Brodsky of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Donald Brodsky of Newark, Ohio. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 29, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment will be in Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet. Visitation will be 7-9 PM on Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Sunday with a Parish Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

54, of Potterville, Michigan, died Saturday, October 27, 2001. Mr. Brandon was born November 3, 1946, in Edmore, Michigan, the son of Albert M. and Nellie E. (Johnson) Brandon. Mr. Brandon was a farmer. He is survived by brothers: Robert (Carol) Brandon of Vermontville, Vern (Susan) Brandon of Sheridan, Ronald Brandon of Charlotte, Donald (Donna) Brandon of Charlotte, sisters: Virginia (Reggie) Potter of Charlotte, Sandra (Billy) Eggleston of Charlotte, Ruth (Fred) Lawcock of Battle Creek, Mary (John) Myers of Charlotte, Dixie (Raymond) Weaver of Barryton and special friend Betty Speaks of Potterville, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

71, of Mason, Michigan, died Sunday, October 28, 2001, in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Zimmerman was born July 12, 1930, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd J. and Charlotte L. (Williams) Smith. She had been employed by Dart Container Corporation for 36 years. She especially loved her family, dancing and work. Surviving are her daughter, Vicki (Donald) Passick of Charlotte, two step-sons, Lou (Alice) Zimmerman of North Carolina and Ronald Zimmerman of Alabama, five grandchildren, Kimberly, Jason and his wife, Beth, Jeffrey, and Justin Passick, Katrina and her husband, Nicholas Lumsden, two step grandchildren, Corey and DeeDee Zimmerman, five great grandchildren, John, Alex, Abigail, Emily and Adrian, two brothers, Harold Smith of Lansing and John (Bev) Smith of Onendaga, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 1 P.M. Thursday, November 1st at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Duane Royston officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Visitation will be 2-5 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

88 of Charlotte, Michigan, died Sunday, October 28, 2001. Mrs. Papoi was born June 25, 1913 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Sena (Peterson) Horn. She worked with her husband at Papoi Automotive Service for many years and had also worked at Wilcox Gay, Heyfeitz Manufacturing. She enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo. She is survived by sons, Robert A. Papoi of Gadsden, Alabama; Michael (Peggy) Papoi of Charlotte, daughter Jeanette Brondstetter of Mt. Pleasant, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Tony in January, 1992. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte, with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. There will be no visitation. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

of Charlotte, MI was born June 7, 1916 in Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan the daughter of Dennis and Clinda (Lamie) McCormick and passed away October 28, 2001 at age 85. She attended the Hubbard School, graduated from Charlotte High School, Western Michigan University in 1938, and did graduate work from the University of Michigan. Kathleen taught elementary grades in Jackson and Alma before retiring from the Charlotte Schools. In June 1940 she married Arthur Couke of Grand Blanc and Jackson, an experimental engineer who passed away in 1989. It was a great joy to her to work with children in school and church. She received a State of Michigan License to organize and be a supervisor of a Day Care Center in her church where she also taught Sunday School for years. She had a talent for writing skits and plays to present to the public. During her lifetime Kathleen was a member of the First Congregational Church, Mary Martha Circle, Women's Club, Care, Salvation Army Board, Upsilon Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was a Golden Key Member of the Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital and its Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of teacher groups, MARSP and treasurer of ECARSP for Eaton County. She was a community volunteer in other areas. She is survived by daughter Amy Couke and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, in Charlotte, MI. Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon and evening.Charlotte, MI. Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon and evening.

91, of Charlotte, died November 1, 2001. Mrs. Towe was born December 17, 1909 in Roxand Township of Eaton County, Michigan, the daughter of Bert and Laura (Allen) Taylor. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints and a Red Cross Volunteer for over 25 years. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for grandchildren and earned her G.E.D. at 75 years of age. She is survived by son Larry (Charlotte) Towe of Charlotte, daughter-in-law Pat Towe, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grand children, 2 great great grand children, brother Lehman Taylor of Arizona, sister Marion Peabody of Arizona, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Clare in 1978, sons Gary Towe in 1996, Blake Towe in 2000, Merle Towe and former daughter-in-law Joyce Towe in 1980. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI with Richard Garn officiating. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken, MI. Visitation will be Saturday 7 - 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home.

18, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Friday, November 2, 2001. Christopher was born December 22, 1982, in Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 2001 and was a member of the National Honor Society and National Vocational Honor Society and had been awarded an acedemic scholarship to Ferris State University. He was a member of the Mid Michigan Roller Hockey Association and the Douglas J. Phantoms. He was also a Black Belt in TaeKwonDo. He is survived by his father Patrick Mullen, mother Debra (Foote) Mullen, sister Erin Mullen, step-father Martin Comer, maternal grandfather Eugene Foote and paternal grandmother Betty Mullen. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Jackie Foote and paternal grandfather Eugene Mullen. Funeral Mass will be Monday 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Father Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 7 - 9 pm Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm with a Family Affirmation Service at 4 pm Sunday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to McCarty Cancer Foundation. 

"The Old Soldier", loving dad, brother and friend to many, left this life in the presence of those who returned his love. His battle is over. His struggles are finished. His faith has carried him home.
The son of Albin G. Fast and Helen (Brooks) Fast, was born January 30, 1933 in Charlotte, Michigan. Richard, commonly known as Dick, graduated from Charlotte High School in 1951. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Homer Brooks, and father, Albin Fast, he apprenticed in the Masonry Trade, receiving his Journeyman's card in the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Dick was an accomplished and master stone and brick mason, a craftsman who took pride and perfection in his work. In May, 2001, Dick was recognized for fifty years of service to his trade. He was founder and co-owner of Fast Masonry Systems; a masonry support supply company, that sold the product invented and patented by himself in his early retirement years. Dick loved to travel and his adventures often led him to Florida, Texas and New Mexico. He was also a long time member of Eagles Aerie 3552 of Charlotte. His family, his friends, and his puppy dogs were the heart of his life.
He leaves behind his "girls", daughters Sherri (Randy) Crandell, Micki Smith, Kim Fast and Tracy Symonds. Grandchildren: Chad, Nicole, Jeromi, Jared, Tyler, Kate, Ryan, and Emily. Great-Grandchildren: Natalie, Cole, Evan and Nolan. Brothers: Dennis (Sandy) Fast and Doug (Missy) Fast. Childhood partners in crime and lifetime friends: Darrell Hicks and Ken Sherman. Loving cousin, Marilyn Smith, and several other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Monday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Public Library or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, Charlotte.

78, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, November 5, 2001 at her home. Mrs. Sharp was born March 4, 1923 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Darwin and Helen (Johnson) Jaquette. She was a food service employee for Olivet School District and Olivet College and belonged to the Union Church of Five Corners. She is survived by 4 daughters, Wanda (Bryan) Kleinfelt of Charlotte, Deborah Bradley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Barbara Stauffer of Kalamazoo and Carolyn (Gary) Baker of Orlando, Florida, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister, Ruth (George) Perry, of Olivet, 2 sister-in-laws, Camilla Jaquette and Valdean Jaquette both of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband Coy E. Sharp, 1995, 2 brothers, Arthur Jaquette and Robert Jaquette. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M, Thursday, November 8, 2001 at Union Church of Five Corners, Charlotte, with Marten Saunders and Robert Homan officiating. Interment will be in Bosworth Cemetery, in Walton Township, Olivet. Visitation will be 7-9 PM, Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Union Church of Five Corners, Charlotte, Michigan

68, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001. Mrs. Morgan was born August 28, 1933, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Ina T. (Baker) Sumerix. She had been a keypuncher and data processor for Hoover/Aluminum Extrusions in Charlotte. She is survived by daughters Tena (Philip) Rolfe of Charlotte and Karen Linden of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, 3 grandchildren Cory, Becky and Heath, great granddaughter Kalie Ann Marie Rahe, brother Lyle (Barbara) Sumerix of Buchanan, MI and sister Marilyn (Charles) Rutter of Olivet, MI, sister-in-law Joan Sumerix of S.C. and brother-in-law Harold Ross of St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband Zack Morgan in 1978, sister Betty Ross and brother Harry Sumerix.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2001 at the Charlotte First Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Wilford officiating. Visitation will be Friday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI. Following the funeral service Mrs. Morgan's remains will be donated to the University of Michigan Medical School to honor her request. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Eaton Community Hospice, or State of Michigan Talking Books program.

72, of Olivet, died Friday, November 9, 2001. Mrs. Fuller was born April 28, 1929 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Tripp) Cooper. She was a "Grandma" to just about everyone and enjoyed baking and cooking. She is survived by sons Tim Nelson (Debra) Snow of Olivet, Jerry R. (Valerie) Snow of Springport, Theodore H. Snow of Olivet, daughters Sylvia I. (Kip) Austin of Battle Creek, Alice L. Snow of Battle Creek, Connie A. (Daryl) Bryner Jr. of Charlotte, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister Agnes Haywood of Lansing, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, son Chuckie, and brother James A. Cooper. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 at the Eaton Rapids Assembly of God Church with Pastor Sandra Carpenter officiating. There will be no visitation. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

44 of Haslett, formerly of Lansing, died Monday, November 12, 2001 after a long and valiant struggle with diabetes. Mr. Ackley was born February 17, 1957 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Harry and Jessie (Grandmason) Ackley. He was a press operator for Eaton Technologies in Eaton Rapids, enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to play the guitar. He is survived by son Christopher (Paula) Ackley of Charlotte, daughter Bethany Ackley of Muskegon, grandchildren William and Adriana Ackley, sisters Karen (Jack) Faught of Charlotte and Pam Pearson of Lansing. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Tom Haynie officiating. Interment will be in Kalamo (Hillside) Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

71of DeWitt, Michigan, formerly of Vermontville, died November 16, 2001. Mr. DeBolt was born November 16, 1930 in Kalamo Township, Michigan, the son of Clarence and Esther (Kellogg) DeBolt. Wesley was an employee at Transitions North of Lansing where he made many friends. He is survived by brother Louis (Judy) DeBolt of Vermontville, sisters Eleanor (Gary) Kinnie of Dover, Tennessee, Laura DeBolt of DeWitt, several nieces, nephews, cousins and caregivers at the DeWitt Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 19 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Ed Linsley and Pastor Wes Emerson officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 3-5 PM Sunday at Pray Funeral Home.

of Charlotte died Thursday Nov. 22, 2001 from complications of a lengthy illness at the age of 22. Jimmy was born March 15, 1979 in Lansing, the son of James M. and Bonnie J. (Warner) Roher. He was a student at Meadowview School in Charlotte, and attended First Assembly of God Church of Greater Lansing with his family. Jimmy will be remembered by his family as a great kid who lived life to the fullest. He is survived by his parents James and Bonnie, his brother Jason T. Roher, and his grandparents James E. and Thelma E. Roher, of Lansing, and Dayl R. and Marilyn A. Warner of Holt. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday November 24, 2001 at the First Assembly of God Church of Greater Lansing 2717 West Road Lansing with Pastor Curt Dalaba officiating. Interment will follow in Millerburg Cemetery, Charlotte. The family will receive visitors Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired the family has suggested memorial contributions to the Lansing Area Parents Respite Program, or to Sparrow Children's Miracle Network.

92 of Bellevue, Michigan, died Friday, November 30, 2001 in Hastings, Michigan. Mr. Burkett was born May 4, 1909 in Eaton County, Michigan, the son of Claude and Florence (Griffith) Burkett. He was an avid fisherman, loved fishing with his son-in-law and friends, and tinkering in the garage. He always had gum for everyone. He is survived by wife Isabelle, daughters Flora Cousins of Bellevue, Rachel (James) Clark of Lake Odessa, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and brother Robert (Fern) Burkett. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

75, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, December 3, 2001. Mr. Hinkle was born September 9, 1926, Delton, Michigan, the son of Albert and Gladys (Coffey) Hinkle. He worked as an electrician and had served with the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by daughters Patricia Ann and Diane, son James Alan Hinkle of Battle Creek, two step-daughters Penny Coffey of Bellevue, Michigan, Jean Makins of Holt, three step-sons, Dennis Coffey of Georgia, Steve Coffey of N. Carolina and Tom Coffey of Dewitt, 15 grandchildren, brother Arthur Hinkle of South Dakota and sister Elizabeth Fansler of Allendale, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle (Elston) Hinkle. Mr. Hinkle requested that his body be donated to the University of Michigan Medical School. There will be no visitation or services

66, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Wednesday, December 5, 2001. Mr. Lee was born November 3, 1935, in Coldwater Township, Michigan the son of Howard A. and Lavina (Champlain) Lee. Mr. Lee had been employed by Diamond Reo for 15 years and was a well known regular at McDonalds in Charlotte. He served with the U.S. Air Force, volunteered for Charlotte athletic programs for 18 years and attended New Hope Community Church in Charlotte. He is survived by Florence Lee of Charlotte, daughter Jodi McLean and her fianc�e Rex VanGuilder of Olivet, Michigan, son Jay Howard Lee of Charlotte, daughter Sue Ann Lee of Charlotte, grandsons Matthew McLean, James Lee, granddaughter Christine Wilson, brother Sterling (Lora) Lee of Grand Ledge, Michigan, sister Pat (Leo) Youngs of Fowler, Michigan and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Randy Royston officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township, Michigan. Visitation will be Thursday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family

81, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, December 8, 2001. Mrs. Brandt was born February 21, 1920, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Claude and Lucy Huffman Redfield. Mrs. Brandt was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She loved her entire family and enjoyed cooking, baking, her flowers and birds and Chico her dog. She is survived by three sons, John (Sue) of Potterville, Floyd (Connie) of Charlotte, and Frank, Jr. (Corrine) of Potterville; by four daughters, Teresa Hammond of Charlotte, Anna Marie (Dan) Martens of Charlotte, Judy Hansen of Marshall, and Mary and Marvin Davis of Mulliken; 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, two brothers, William of Marshall and Delbert of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in October, 1998, her son Victor and son-in-law Marvin. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte, Michigan, with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery, Potterville. Visitation will be 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. A Parish Rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. If desired memorial contributions may be made to St Mary Catholic Church Building Fund.

age 59 of Bellevue, Michigan died Tuesday, December 11, 2001. Mrs. Windon was born December 21, 1941 in Bellevue, the daughter of Henry M. and Celia M. (Bundy) Kilgore. She was a retired Docket Clerk at the Social Security Administration, Office of Hearings and Appeals in Lansing. She is survived by husband Stuart E. Windon, daughters Penny Burt of Charlotte, Sharl (Steve) Aston of Bellevue, grandchildren, David (Cynthia) Pritchard, Alisha Pritchard & Tommy Potter, Faith Pritchard & Joe Barrette, Megan Aston, Corrina (Caleb) Westfall, great grandchildren, Tyler & Brady Pritchard, Aaron Potter, Aysa Marie Milbourn, Caleb Richard Westfall, sisters Faye (Lyle) Siegrist of Middleville, Helen (James) Rogers of Battle Creek, brothers Thomas (Tillie) Kilgore of Vermontville, and James (Kathleen) Kilgore of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons Jason Henry and Steven Eugene, 3 brothers Clarence, Richard and Eston Kilgore and sister Betty Starkweather. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Francis officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.

90, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, December 15, 2001. Mr. Cooper was born April 24, 1911 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of John R. and Clara M. (Ward) Cooper. He worked for Charlotte Auto Parts, was a cabinet maker for Charlotte Chair Company until his retirement in 1973 and was a long time member of the First Congregational Church. He especially enjoyed his horses and ponies and was involved with the Eaton County 4-H Fair for over 50 years. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Gracelynna "Sally" (Ryan) Cooper, son Robert of Charlotte, daughters Barbara (David) Lahr of Charlotte, Joyce (Bill) Gavaldon of Potterville, 7 grandchildren, Jon, Joe, and Jim Pell, Derric and Darrin Harmon, Deena (Dan) Mahoney, Ryan Cooper, 8 great grandchildren, sisters Rosa Potter of Charlotte and Helen Campbell of Florida. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Pat Sterling officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Sunday and Monday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church U.C.C. or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital.

64, of Vermontville, Michigan, died Monday, December 17, 2001. Mr. Hill was born May 21, 1937, in Paris, Kentucky, the son of Robert and Marjorie (Rose) Hill. He was an electrician. He is survived by son Wesley Hill of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, brothers Ray (Vickie) Hill, Marion Hill, Terry Hill, Tony Hill, and 3 grandchildren Jenni, Larry and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Wicker) Hill in 1999. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Visitation will be Friday 7-9 PM. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, Michigan.

92, of Charlotte, Michigan formerly of Detroit, died Tuesday, December 18, 2001. Mrs. Kenefick was born July 8, 1909, in Chelsea, Massachusets the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (Mienhardt) Mundt. She retired as a clerk from F.W. Woolworth Company. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Frank Kenefick, son Frank Kenefick of Peoria, Arizona and daughter of Judy Telfer of Charlotte, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by brothers Fred, Gus, Harold, Frank and Herbert Mundt and sister Hazel Hunter. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Noel R. Hall-Niemann officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Thursday 4 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Barry-Eaton District Health Department Hospice.

of Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan, died Thursday, December 20, 2001. Miss. Randall was born August 3, 1954 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Ion and Margery (Cole) Randall. She graduated from Charlotte High School, Ferris State School of Pharmacy and Cooley Law School and was the Office Manager for the Clean Water Action Group of Lansing for 10 years. She is survived by her mother Margery Randall, brother Rodney (Karen) Randall of Charlotte and nephews Jason and Adam Randall. She was preceded in death by her father Ion Randall. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey Bowman officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Friday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Clean Water Action Group of Lansing.

77, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Thursday, December 27, 2001. Mrs. Wright was born August 11, 1924, in Charlotte, the daughter of James and Estella (Ripley) Smith. She had enjoyed bowling, bingo and spending time with her family. She is survived by daughters Joan (Glen) Sinclair of Bellevue, Michigan; Linda (Pat) Dickinson of Vermontville, Michigan; Karen (Keith) McCallum of Olivet, Michigan; sons Jerry Sr. (Myrna) Smith of Bellevue; Ronald Wright Jr. of Lansing; and Fred Wright and his fianc�e Donna of Charlotte; 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and sister Racheal Beard of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Wright Sr. in December 1989, daughter Sharon Wright, daughter-in-law Linda Wright, granddaughters Carrie Dickinson and Tonya Wright. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2-4 PM and 7-9 pm Friday.

67 of Charlotte Michigan, died December 29, 2001. Mrs. Mann was born January 4, 1934, the daughter of Harry L. & Irene M. (Blair) Barnard. She is survived by her daughters Sharlene (Terry) Thuma, of Charlotte, Joyce L. Pierpoint, of Lansing, sons Harry L. (Carol) Kelley, of Charlotte, Leslie D. (Grace) Mann, of Grand Ledge; sisters Marie M. Wilson, of Charlotte, Noralen J. (Dave) Esterline, of Hillsdale; brothers Darwin J. E. (Viola) Barnard, of Lansing, Alden D. Barnard Sr. of Charlotte, Marshal B. Barnard, of Charlotte, Dean F. (Donna) Barnard, of California; grandchildren, Tamera Thuma, of Charlotte, Troy (Stacie) Thuma of Wisconsin, Brian Kelley of Royal Oak, Lacey Kelley of Charlotte, Nathan Kelley of Charlotte, Damian Mann of Grand Ledge, Sabrina Mann of Grand Ledge. She was preceded in death by sister Dorene L. Barnard, and brother Harry Jr. Barnard. Funeral services will be 3PM at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Marten Saunders officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dimondale. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-9 PM at the funeral home.

86 of Charlotte, Michigan, died December 29, 2001. Mrs. Overmyer was born October 18, 1915, the daughter of Laurits and Amelia A. (Jorgensen) Pedersen. She was a beautician for many years in Charlotte. She is survived by daughters Sally (Butch) Haight and Cheri (Douglas) Smith of Charlotte, Judy Latchaw of Coldwater, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Keith Overmyer in January, 1995 and great great granddaughter Bailey Rae Fletcher. Visitation will be held at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3 at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main Street, Fenneville, Michigan. Interment will be at Fenneville Cemetery in Fenneville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.

age 73 of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away December 29, 2001. Mr. Morrison was born October 2, 1928 in Bellevue, Michigan, the son of John and Jennie (Nettleton) Morrison. He retired from Fisher Body in 1986, enjoyed fishing, hunting and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, IdaBelle (Weldon) Morrison, sons Larry (Terry Sue) Morrison, Brian (Kami) Morrison of Charlotte, Keith (Angie) Morrison of Eaton Rapids, daughter Karen (Chris) Miles of Holt, 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Egbert (Ellen) Morrison, Dorothy (Mike) Young, Francis Morrison, Claudia Smith, Janice (Don) Barnett, Sandra (Harry) Smith, Roger (Pat) Morrison, and Sue (Gordon) Bottomley. He was preceded in death by son Douglas Morrison, parents John Morrison and mother Jennie Moist, sister Jeanette Gruhl, and brother Ernest Morrison. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 4 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment will be at Deepdale Memorial Park in Lansing. Visitation will be Thursday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.