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Linda J. Kostopoulos
It is with sadness that I notify you of the passing of my beloved wife on December 17, 2009 into the arms of her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on August 25th, 1942, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Donald R. and Lillian R. (Monroe) Cady. She retired from the State of Michigan after 39 years of service, most of which was with the Dept. of Transportation, serving in a variety of positions. She was chosen Ms. Transpo, representing the Department in a number of highway and Information Center openings. To know Linda was to know a gentle loving soul of great strength, character and loyalty. She loved her Lord and her family without compromise. She loved flowers, every pet she met and delighted in feeding her backyard birds. Linda was fascinated by nature, loved camping and possessed a lively curiosity to discover what was around the next corner. She devoured mystery novels and enjoyed an occasional casino venture. More importantly, she was gifted with the most beautiful smile and expressive eyes that would melt your heart.
Linda is survived by myself, Nicholas, her husband of 28 wonderful years of marriage, our daughter Kimberly (Perkins) and Chan Huynh, her mother Lillian Cady and sisters, Anita (Cady) Gordos, Connie (Cady) Corbin, Jackie (Cady) and Burt Warner, Mary (Cady) Glassbrook, and Sandy (Cady) and Bill Frasher. She is also survived by two “sisters”, Ruth Ann (Raymer) and Ron Thornton, and Jeanne Raymer, along with “brothers” James and Randall Raymer. Surviving also are numerous nephews and nieces. Holding a tender place in her heart are her “brother” and “sister” Richard and Judy Smith. Linda was predeceased by her sister Shirley (Cady) Smith, a brother, Donald Cady Jr., her father, Donald Cady and a “brother” William Raymer.
Linda leaves behind a great vacancy in my heart, and that of our daughter as well as the hearts of those how knew and loved her. Were it not for our faith in the Loving Lord, we would be inconsolable. So with that thought in mind, I say “good-bye for now my love, I’ll see you at the Gate”. The family extends its deepest appreciation to Eaton County Community Hospice of Charlotte for its incredible and loving care of Linda. We would encourage donations to this remarkable organization.
Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Tuesday, December 22, at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, and from 6-8 pm at St. Peter Catholic Church, followed by a scriptural service at 7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Dr. Bennett Constantine on Wednesday the 23, at 11:00 am at St. Peter Catholic Church, with burial at Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids.
Treva Kowalk
Treva Mae Kowalk died on April 6, 2009 at the age of 62 in Gratiot County, Mich., to the sudden diagnosis of cancer and a lifelong struggle with diabetes.
She was born on April 3, 1947 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan during a flood in which she “cried because she wanted a boat ride”. A 1965 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School, Treva spent her young years in Eaton Rapids, and then moved to Lansing where she resided at death. Treva was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and cousin to many. She loved the outdoors and was out every chance she had. She loved building campfires in her backyard every weekend, holiday and any other chance she was given, even if it was too cold. She also loved to knit anything, with first place prize winning booties and slippers being the most well known gift made and given by her.
She is survived by her brother, Leslie Brandt; and 2 daughters, Karen and Jennifer.
Memorial services will be Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Family will receive friends from noon until service time.
Ann Krupinski
Ann L. Krupinski, 25, of Walled Lake, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Ann was born in Pontiac on Oct. 16, 1983. She was a former employee of General RV of Wixom.
She is survived by her mother, Laura Krupinski of Walled Lake; brothers, Bryan and Jayson; step-father, Pat Turner; Uncles Dennis, David, and frank; Aunt Bonnie; many cousins, and her boy Tiger.
Memorial donations may be made to the family. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 at the Dryer Funeral Home in Holly, Mich. with Pastor Nick Ruffer officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Holly.
Ruth Kuck
Ruth Lillian Kuck, 95, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She was born Sept. 15, 1913, in Eaton County, the daughter of Pearl and Mable (Bess) Rogers. Ruth retired from Aluminum Extrusions. She was the oldest living member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed entertaining missionaries and church members in her home. She was a financial supporter of Christian organizations.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Brenton of Charlotte; son, Roger (Pat) Carr of Charlotte; and daughter, Marti Ellen (Douglas) Dibkey of Holland; sister, Maxine Steward of Onondaga and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elbert Willard Kuck and Donald Carr.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte, with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church and Family Life Radio. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Marc Randall Kuhl
Marc Randall Kuhl, 40, of Troy, died April 25, 2009. Mr. Kuhl was born May 19, 1968 in Albion, the son of Darwin and Nancy Kuhl.
Marc was a graduate of Bellevue High School, earned an associate’s degree from Davenport University, and a bachelors degree from Baker College. He was a computer programmer, loved to be challenged by computer games, and enjoyed keeping up with friends and family on Face book.
Many special moments were created with his dad and grandpa while fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Badrina Kuhl; siblings, Elizabeth (Terry) Fish of Climax, Richard (Regina) Kuhl of Fairfax Station, Va., and Ann Victoria (Jeff) Dickens of Ponder, Texas; and his parents.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Helen Dullack, and Wilbert and Mabel Kuhl. The family will hold a memorial service in June. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Phillip J. Kuk
Phillip J. Kuk, 45 of Olivet, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Phil was born March 18, 1964 in Charlotte, the son of Ron and Karla (Weaver) Kuk and had lived in the South Bend and the Charlotte area most of his life. He was a Graduate of Springport High School and had been employed at the Eaton Intermediate School District.
Survivors include his significant other, Tracey Moreno of Olivet; three sons, Tyler Kuk of Olivet, Cody Kuk of Nashville, and Mason Kuk of Parma; grandson, Zander Kuk; one brother, Darin Kelley, Sr. of Olivet; one sister, Lisa Newsome of Springport; uncle, Raymond Dale Waver of Barryton, and aunt, Karen Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Ellis Howard officiating. Interment followed in the Hunt (North Clarence) Cemetery, Springport. Memorial contributions may go to the family for funeral expenses. www.burkheadgreenfuneralhome.com.
Jon Kyre
Jon Eric Kyre, 48, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Mr. Kyre was born Feb. 25, 1961, the son of George and Shirley (DeWitt) Kyre. He was formerly a manager for Riedy’s Pizza in Charlotte and a salesman for Candy Ford in Charlotte. Before his illness, he was a great dad, son and brother and enjoyed golfing with his dad and brothers. He was preceded in death by his father, George in 2002. He is survived by his son, Jon-Eric James Kyre; daughter, Logan Kyre; son, Donny Kyre; mother, Shirley Kyre; brother, Mike (Jackie) Kyre and brothers, Russ Kyre; three nieces, Jamie Kyre, Carly Kyre and Cassi Kyre.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9 at Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Karen Wheat officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the V Foundation or to the family. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Betty Lacy
Betty Lacy, 78, of Charlotte, died and went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 20090. Betty was born Feb. 7, 1931, in Oneonta, NY, the daughter of Basil O. and Millicent C. (Hillis) Grigsby.
She grew up on her father’s farm near South Hartwick, NY, and attended grade school there in a rural one room school house. She graduated from Hartwick High School in 1949 and married her first husband, Louis Chicorelli in 1951, with whom she had one daughter, Debra Ann. In 1955, she graduated from Oneonta State Teachers College with a B.S. degree in home economics. She then taught home economics at Tioga Central High School, and later as an extension service agent in Otsego County, NY, and Polk County, Fla. She married Ken Lacy in Bartow, Fla., on April 27, 1958. They had three children, Rob, Miriam and Marsha. They lived in Chicago, Brighton, Ill., Milwaukee, Wisc., Charlotte, and served beside each other in many avenues of church work.
She was born again in 1956 and filled with the Holy Spirit in 1976. She taught Bethel Series Bible Study for two years, as well as sewing for three years and kindergarten for three years. She suffered 22 years with a chronic lung condition, but remained a strong, faithful wife, mother, and Christian.
She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Heidi.
She is survived by her husband, Ken; children, Debra Ann (Bill) Chicorelli, Robert Lacy, Miriam (John) Woods and Marsha (Domingo) Gallardo; grandchildren, Naomi, William, Nicole, Caleb, Nicky, Jacob, Nicholas, Matthew and Mya.
Services were held Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Charlotte Church of Christ, 64 Van Sickle Dr., Charlotte. Interment was at Benton Township Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Nick LaFave
Nick LaFave, 47, passed away at home surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born July 12, 1962 in Lansing, to Robert and Elaine LaFave.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lori of 20 years; son, Chet and Brek LaFave; parents, Robert and Elaine LaFave; sisters, Maria (Steve) Peak of Olivet and Lisa (Steve) Barnett of Charlotte. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Nick lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, entertaining and sports. He truly found the love in helping others and watching and supporting his sons, nieces, nephews and friends in whatever activities they chose. He has touched the lives of many with his giving nature and involvement in Scouting, coaching, Buck Club, and House of Ruth. He was co-owner of LaFave, Smith Construction Co. where for the past several years, he had the opportunity to meet and work with some wonderful people in his community and the Detroit Public School District.
Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Larry Delaney officiating. Nick was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone whose life he touched. Nick’s devotion to his friends was evident by his commitment to his lifelong friend, Sean McClure, who resides at the House of Ruth in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, Nick would be proud to have donations made to the House of Ruth in hopes that the young men living there could experience something special. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Evelyn Landon
Evelyn J. Landon passed away April 6, 2009. Evelyn was born January 20, 1949 in Coldwater, MI to the late Donald Merritt and Beatrice (Field) Durham. She enjoyed traveling with her fiancé, Ron Lewis and was actively involved in promoting Relay For Life.
Evelyn is survived by her sons, William (Tammi Guerra) and Andrew (Debbie), both of Grand Ledge, and step-sons, Edward (Debra) Lewis of Owosso and Ronald (Angela) Lewis of St. Johns; 17 grandchildren; brothers, Ronald (Andi) Merritt of Farwell, Ken Merritt of Charlotte; Stan (Mary) Merritt of Elmira, Daniel Merritt of Ohio and Melvin (Lou) Durham of Clare; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven of her brothers and sisters.
A funeral service was held Thursday April 9,2 009 at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with the Reverend Richard Hand officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society – Relay for Life of Grand Ledge. www.holihanatkin.com.
