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Katherine Rae Winchell
Katherine Rae Winchell, 60, of Charlotte passed away Sept. 11, 2009 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte.
She loved living her life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lawrence; sister, Roberta. She leaves behind her son, Jamie Winchell of Muskegon; grandchildren, Brit, Michelle, Harley, Kaylee, Brooklynn; daughter-in-law, Nicole Winchell; sisters, Corky Bailey of Bellevue, Joice White of Florida, Percilla (Montie Sr.) Morris of Vermontville, Alice (Ernest) Ormsbee of Bellevue, Joan Burkett of Vermontville, Susie of Nashville, and many nieces and nephews.
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. No services are planned.
Homer Wireman
Homer Wireman, 78, of Olivet, died Friday, July 10, 2009 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Homer was born Dec. 27, 1930 in Salyersville, Ken, the son of Kenny and Myrtle (Allen) Wireman and had been an Olivet area resident for approximately 74 years.
He was a self employed mechanic and auto dealer and had served in the National Guard. He enjoyed riding quads or ATVs, collecting replicas of die cast cars, traveling, going to garage sales or auctions, playing his guitar and importantly spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandson, Jeremy Murphy and Andy Wireman and siblings, Hardy Wireman, Joanne Noneman, Howard Wireman, Mike Wireman and Irene Wireman.
Surviving are his wife of over 60 years, Barbara (Cousino) Wireman; 11 children, Bob Wireman of Springport, Donnie (Ann) Wireman of Springport, Cris (Larry) Rizzuto of Longview, Wash., Albert (Cathy) Wireman of Olivet, Gary (Kathi) Wireman of Marshall, Rick (Michelle) Wireman of Springport, Pam (Mark) wells of Olivet, John (Lisa) Wireman of Olivet, Jim (Kathy) Wireman of Springport, Tim (Vicki) Wireman of Springport and Mike (Amanda) Wireman of Olivet; 20 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and siblings, Harlan Wireman of Homer, Barbara Jean Converse of Springport and Paul Wireman of Texas.
Graveside services and interment were held Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Bosworth Cemetery, Olivet with Pastor Douglas Hammond officiating.
Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Richard Wolcott
Richard P. Wolcott, 58, of Charlotte, died Friday, October 23, 2009. He was born August 28, 1951 in Lansing, the son of John and Ruth (Shafer) Wolcott. Richard was a day care provider.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Kimberly (Joseph) Currier of Nashville and Paula (Ryan) Gould of Marshall; grandchildren, Jennie Mae Currier and Joseph Currier II; sister, Carol Kidder of Charlotte; brother, Gene Wolcott of Nashville; brother, Hugh (Linda) Wolcott of Nashville; sister, Linda (Brian) McDonald of Lake City, Fla., and brother, Keven (Teresa) Wolcott of Lake City, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Phillip Wolcott and son, Richard Paul.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Jensen officiating. Interment was in Millerburg Cemetery in Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Gerald Wonnacott
Gerald R. Wonnacott, 81, of Pickford, Mich., passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Jean Wonnacott; son, Thomas Wonnacott; great-grandson, Haden Wonnacott; parents, Nelson and Jessie Wonnacott; brothers, Kenneth (WWII), Ivan and Harvey Wonnacott; sisters, Illa, Ahola, Anna Roe, Etta Hill, and Bertha (Rye) Carr.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce (Robinson) Wonnacott; son, Kenneth Wonnacott; daughters, Jerilynn (David) Alexander and Kathi (Jeff) Smith; grandchildren, Jeremy (Amanda) Wonnacott, Jared (Tonya) Wonnacott, Jenna Wonnacott, Jamie Wonnacott, Bethany Wonnacott, Joanna (Don) Byrd, Kasandra Loun, Katrina Smith, Lee Matthew Alexander, Johnathon Alexander, Andrea (Zach) LaGuire, Derek Smith, Jordan Smith; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Albion Church of Christ, 1106 Maple St., Albion.
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations to the family would be appreciated.
Donna Wood
Donna (Swift) Wood passed away on June 23, 2009 in Hastings, Mich., at the age of 89. She was born on Sept. 12, 1919 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County.
She always lived in the Charlotte area until 2004 when she moved to Hastings to be closer to her daughters and entered an AFC Home. If you met Donna, you didn’t forget her, she was a wonderful woman, friend, mother, grandmother and aunt. On June 6, 1943 she married the love of her life James Wood, enjoyed 46 wonderful years together, before he passed away in 1989. Donna was pregnant with the seventh child when Jim was stricken with Polio and was completely paralyzed from the neck down. After being in the hospital for 17 months, Jim was sent home with an iron lung, rocking bed and all kinds of live saving equipment that Donna had to not only learn to use, but to also take care of. Together they started a business of Jim having the talent of painting by mouth stick, and Donna having the patience to dip his brushes and hold the paintings. These were reproduced into note cards that were sold all over the United States and many other countries. Donna took total care of Jim for 32 years; they were each other’s lives.
Donna was a member of the Charlotte Congregational Church for almost 70 years, a member of the Mary Martha Circle. She was Eaton county Homemaker of the Year in 1990, enjoyed participating in the Senior Companion Program, Extension Club and Eastern Star. She loved to garden and her yard was full of beautiful flowers, and a large vegetable garden. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her wonderful pies.
Donna was greeted at heaven’s gate by her husband, Jim; her granddaughter, Mary Nichols; son-in-laws, Chuck Adams, Robert Jones; her parents, Rue and Hortense Swift; sisters, Ilah Sellen, Norma Gaut, Vera Ramsey and Sylvia Craun; brothers, Lyle, Wayne, Clayton and Burton Swift.
She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Adams of Hastings, and Sarah (Harold) Nichols of Middleville; sons, Robert (Sandy) of Potterville, Norman (Jackie) of Dimondale, Wilmott (Deborah) of Grand Ledge, Edgar of Fennville and John (Nicole) of Grand Ledge; 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Perkins of Kalamo and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with David Roper officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill cemetery, Charlotte.
In her memory, Donna would love for you to give to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Thomas Wyble
Thomas Jay Wyble Jr., 50, of Vermontville, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Mr. Wyble was born Feb. 15, 1959 in Charlotte, the son of Thomas and Kay (Monroe) Wyble.
Tom was a devoted General Motors worker for 33 years. He was a life-long resident of the Charlotte and Maple Valley community. Mr. Wyble loved spending time with his family, being with his grandchildren, farming, hunting and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Kristine; daughters, Lacy Kay (Rico) Fuentes, Jamie Renee Wyble and Brandon (Jessica) Schultz; six grandchildren, Jaycee, Jayden, Carter, Kylen, Camden and Amaya; mother, Kay E. Wyble; sister, Maureen (Mike) Orman and Valerie (Brian) Hudson; brother, Michael (Laura) Wyble and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, with Pastor Lester Degroot officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery, Vermontville.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Suicide Prevention Coalition or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.prayfuneral.com.
Earl Young
Earl E. “Mike” Young, 91, of Duck Lake, Springport, Mich., died Monday, May 25, 2009 at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mike was born March 25, 1918 in Lee Township near Olivet to Elmer and Nina Young.
He attended Lee Center Country School and was a WWII Navy veteran.
He retired from the Calhoun County Road Commission and had also worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad. Mike enjoyed the fiddler’s jamborees and the senior citizen lunches at Clarence Township Hall.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Morrison) Young in 2006; son, Tim Young in 1965; brothers, Williams, Robert and Joseph and sister, Margaret Harrington.
He is survived by daughter, Elizabeth (Jon) Griffin of Charlotte; son, Mark Young of Springport; three grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Esther (Stanley) Horn of Charlotte and sisters-in-law, Winnie Young of Napoleon and Rita Young of New Baltimore.
At Mike’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Graveside memorial services were held Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Clarence Center Cemetery, Duck Lake, Springport, Mich., with Rev. Diane Stone officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eaton Community Hospice House, 2675 S. Cochran Road, Charlotte, MI 48813. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Frederick (Fred) Young
Frederick (Fred) Young, 88, of Tempe, Ariz., formerly of Charlotte, passed away Dec. 16, 2008 at the Mesa County Health Care Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Fred was born Nov. 26, 1920 in Portland, the son of Percy and Grace (Linsley) Young. Fred lived in Charlotte until 1985. He was a former meat cutter for the Felpausch Food Centers.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Margaret; his parents, and brother-in-law, Robert Buffenbarger.
Surviving are his son, Gary Young of Mesa, Ariz.; daughter, Patricia LaBlanc of Burbank, Calif.; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; sister, Elaine Buffenbarger of Kalkaska and sister, Ailleen (Lawrence) Patterson of Olivet.
At Mr. Young's request, cremation has taken place.
Joyce Zona
Joyce Isabell Zona, age 81, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Lansing. Joyce was born November 10, 1927 in Charlotte, Mich., the daughter of Clarence and Bernice (Towe) Taylor. Joyce graduated from Charlotte High School in 1946. She has been employed with Michigan Bell Telephone Co., General Telephone Co. of CA, Miller's Ice Cream Parlour, Holley's Bear Den, and was manager at Miller's Old Mill Restaurant in Eaton Rapids for many years.
She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas; and brothers, Donald L Taylor and James R. Taylor.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert "Bob" Zona of Eaton Rapids; 1 daughter, Sandy (David) Graham of Springport; grandchildren, Jasper Graham, Nicole Graham, Ayden Krokker, Autum Carothers and McKenzie Graham; brother, Allen (Doris) Taylor of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Laura Taylor; cousin, Janice M. Reed of Charlotte; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 27, 2009 at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment followed at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Eaton Rapids Public Library in memory of Joyce I. Zona. www.shellyodell.com
