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William Rutherford
William Thomas “Tom” Rutherford, 82, of Charlotte, died Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Moore’s Adult Foster Care Home after an extended illness. Tom was born March 17, 19827 in Greenland, Ark. the son of Adolph and Leslie (Williams) Rutherford. He had recently moved back to Charlotte after having lived in Fayetteville, Ark. for 25 years. While in Charlotte he had owned and operated the Rutherford Ford & Mercury dealership for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a 50-year member of the Charlotte Lodge #120 G & A.M.; the Moslem Temple of Detroit, an honorary member of the Saladin Shrine Temple of Grand Rapids, member of Ct. 11 Royal Order of Jesters and was a life member of the Maple City Post #2406 V.F.W. in charlotte.
Surviving are: his wife, Genevieve; son, Gary (Beverly) Rutherford of Dimondale, Mich.; daughters, Sandra Rutherford of Pigeon, Mich. and Jan (Michael) Koop of Mt. Clemons, Mich.; step-son, Gene (Bea) Burns of Charlotte; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and a brother, Jack (Marilyn) Rutherford of Pigeon, Mich.
He was preceded in death by step-daughter, Joy Burns Ward and a sister, Helen Laney.
Masonic services were held Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in charlotte, with Charles Garrison and Charlotte Lodge #120 F & A.M. officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at a later date in the Baptist Ford Cemetery in Greenland, Ark. Arrangements in Arkansas were made by the Moore’s Funeral Chapel of Fayetteville, Ark. The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Shrine Hospital for Children in Chicago, Ill.
C. Fred Rydholm
C. Fred Rydholm, formerly of Vermontville, noted local historian, author, teacher and three-term Marquette Mayor, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday evening, April 4, 2009, after an eight-month battle with cancer. Known and beloved as a storyteller, mentor and friend to countless numbers of followers and fans both regionally and internationally through his books, travels and speaking tours, Rydholm inspired and influenced the way many think and related to their personal life-story, their cultural identity and their relationship to the Upper Peninsula’s wilderness heritage.
Born on March 11, 1924, to Eber F. and Louise Harwood Rydholm, Fred was a graduate of Albion College and served as a Navy hospital corpsman during WWII. For most of his professional career, Rydholm taught seventh and eighth grade general science, retiring from the Marquette Public Schools in 1982. His public and personal avocations over the course of his lifetime were numerous, including fourteen years as a Marquette City commissioner, a candidate for State Representative in the 1960s, a loved and well-remembered counselor at Bay Cliff Health Camp, and a wilderness guide at the Huron Mountain Club.
On December 26, 1953, Rydholm married June Elsie Beltrame, and from 1953 to 1968 the couple served as co-directors of the children’s program at the Huron Mountain Club, while raising their two sons Fred K. and Dan. In 1949, Rydholm purchased the half-way camp on the Bentley Trail, the historic footpath connecting the McCormick Wilderness Estate near Michigamme and the Huron Mountain Club. Rydholm would spend the majority of the rest of his life documenting the history of the people and places associated with this overland route through some of the most pristine wilderness in the country. His life-long efforts culminated in his two-volume work, Superior Heartland: A Backwoods History, which is now considered a regional classic of its genre.
In his later years, Rydholm turned his attention to the region’s mining and mineral heritage, hoping to confirm his theory that the natural native copper endemic to Isle Royale and the Keweenaw Peninsula was a focal point of contact and trade in the ancient world. His theory along with a personal meditation on his life-long fascination with native copper is presented in his last book, Michigan Copper: The Untold Story, which, in many ways, serves as epilogue to his earlier work and an epitaph to his life.
Rydholm’s final years were devoted to the vision of building a museum in the U.P.’s Copper Country where the world’s largest piece of float copper could be displayed to dramatically show the area’s peculiarly unique mineral heritage. As president of the Ancient Artifact Preservation Society, it was Rydholm’s dream to raise the necessary funds to accomplish this goal.
Rydholm is survived by his wife, June, and his two sons, Fred K. (Pat Burke) and Dan (Kathleen Heideman). Rydholm willed that his remains be sent to the Michigan State University School of Medicine.
A memorial service will be planned in the near future.
Leon Salisbury
Leon Alan Salisbury, 66, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Mr. Salisbury was born Feb. 27, 1943, the son of Begel and Doris (Fox) Salisbury.
Mr. Salisbury was a truck driver for Hearn Enterprises in Charlotte.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his widow, Judith; sister, Janice (Allen) DeWaele. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Kendall Lewis and Rev. Karen Wheat officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Siren Eaton Shelter.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Linda Sandborn
Linda Lou Sandborn, of Sunfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at her residence at the age of 64. She was born Dec. 2, 1944 in West Coal, Ken., daughter of Linville E. and Lelia L. (Widner) Blevins.
Linda married Robert C. Sandborn June 15, 1963 at SUMC. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, her flower gardens and her dogs.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Charles Sandborn Jr.; both her parents, and a brother, Millard Blevins.
Surviving are her husband, Robert C. Sandborn; children, Theresa (Mike) Hull, Kristine (Dale) Porter, Lynn (Melissa) Sandborn, Kimberly (Marty) Martin, Renee (Kyle) Carigon; grandchildren, Michael, Ryan, Austin and Elizabeth Hull, Zachary, Lucas and Taylor Porter, Robby and Alyssia Sandborn, Nicholas, Nadia and Chelsea Martin, Jagger and Kaden Carigon; sister, Mary Fender, and brother, Donald Blevins.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church.
Contributions may be made the American cancer Society, or Sparrow Home Hospice C/O RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890.
Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.elgacy.com. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery.
The family is being served by Rosier Funeral Home, Sunfield.
Sylvia Sanders
Sylvia Sanders, 68, of Eaton Rapids passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 in Eaton Rapids. Sylvia was born April 15, 1940 in West Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Paulina (Hornbeck) Madison.
She was a former resident of the V.F.W. National Home and was employed at FASCO D.C. Motors for 10 years, retiring in 2006.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her sisters, Georgia Burnham and Verna Bloomfield; infant grandson, Joey Migendt; and step-father, Thomas Foster Joiner.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Normand Sanders; three daughters, Melonie (Roger) Migendt of Eaton Rapids, Barbara (Tim) Pugh of Webberville, Berthal “Bert” (fiancée, Jeff Pugh) Sanders of Williamston; five grandchildren, James LaMacchia, Autum (Jon) Walters, Spenser McCarrick, Kristen and David Migendt; six great grandchildren, Donavon, Jozelyn, Nikoli and Damian LaMacchia, Tristen and Ryley Walters; four sisters, Jackie (Mike) Graka, Ruth Ann (Roy) Neels, Carol (Robert) Carson, Wanda Madison; two brothers, Ben (Ramona) Madison, Donald Joiner; and one brother-in-law, Marv Bloomfield.
Memorial services were held Jan. 10,2 009 at the Wesleyan Church, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements are by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Wesleyan Church in memory of Sylvia Sanders.
Charles Sautter
Charles Joseph Sautter, 60, of Horton, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at Allegiance Health on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Charles was born Dec. 26, 1948 in Jackson to Dr. William A. and Marceleine J. Sautter of Horton.
Charles was a graduate of Hanover-Horton High School, the University of Michigan, and the University of South Carolina Law School. He was retired from practicing law in Olivet and Charlotte and was a former member of the Eaton County Bar Association and the Olivet Rotary Club. He was proud of his Order of the Arrow and Boy Scout affiliations having attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed his trips to Philmont and the Boy Scout National Jamborees. Charles also enjoyed woodworking and was an excellent and clever wood carver.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. William A Sautter.
He will be sadly missed by two daughters, Michelle (Benjamin) Murphy of Bellevue and Jennifer (Arthur) Summer of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Benjamin Murphy and Abigail Summer; his mother, Marceleine J. Sautter; three sisters, Barbara (Henry) Seitz of Stephenson, Nancy Sautter of Horton, and Patricia (Gary) Spink of Hanover; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Remembrances may be made to your charity of choice. Arrangements by J.L. Watson Funeral Chapel, Jackson.
Kendal Sayles
Kendal Lee Sayles, 77, of Vermontville, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. Mr. Sayles was born March 15, 1932, in Detroit, the son of William and Wilma (Duell) Sayles.
Kendal was an independent truck driver for 55 years.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Graydon Sayles, Donna Polucki, Virgil Sayles, Virginia Simek, and Maude Sheffer.
He is survived by his wife, Alice (Pat) Sayles; daughters, Karen (Terry) Ferrier, Victoria (Thomas) Coltson, Patti (Luke) West and Polly (Mark) Nachazel; 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Art Salisbury officiating.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Steven Scharf
Steven C. Scharf, 52, of Charlotte, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 of natural causes. Mr. Scharf was born Feb. 2, 1957 in Flint, the son of Francis Scharf and Carol (Nicklesen) Garrett.
Mr. Scharf was a custom jewelry designer and classic car and motorcycle enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his daughters, Amber Scharf and Anjel Anderson; sisters, Debra (David) Butler and Terry Scharf (Ruth Beier); nieces and nephews, Erin, Ryan and Meghan Butler, Amy and Christopher Compeau, Patrick and Judy Emaus; former wife, June; many aunts, uncles, cousins.
Funeral mass was held Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Rev. Father Francis Mossholder. Interment was in Flint Memorial Park, Flint.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Janet Schimmel
Janet F. Schimmel, 87, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Mrs. Schimmel was born March 29, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta (Green) Fay.
Mrs. Schimmel retired from the Grosse Point Public School system where she taught high school business classes. She enjoyed playing golf and spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, W. Harold Schimmel, in June of 2000.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann (Don) Sovey of Charlotte; granddaughter, Jennifer Sovey and her fiancé Ron Franklin of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; grandson Chris Sovey, of Okemos; sister, Norma Magneson of Notre Dame, Ind.; and three nieces.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Janet Schimmel Memorial Scholarship Fund for Education Majors. Memorials may be sent through Pray Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
