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Frank Beebe
Frank Beebe, of Marion, passed away June 18, 2008 at his home. He was 67.
Frank was born January 7, 1941 to Raymond and Ada (Long) Beebe. Frank married Ronda Hout on June 11, 1962 in Potterville. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964. Frank worked as a truck driver for Allied Systems for over 20 years until his retirement.
Frank is survived by his loving wife Ronda; children, Tami (Mickey) Rose of Mcbain, Donna Sue (Cam) York of Marshall, Franklin Jr. (Cathy Robinson) of Tustin, Jeffery Beebe of Marion, Connie (Troy) Evans of charlotte, Michael Beebe of Olivet, Jason Beebe of Charlotte, and Bryant Beebe of Marion; sisters, Mildred (Pete) Mitchell, and Dorothy Wiggins; brothers, Elmer Beebe, Doug Beebe, and Ben Beebe; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, William and Edward Beebe; and his beloved Aunt Lottie.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home.
Those wishing to make contributions may do so in Frank’s honor to his family or to any Fifth Third Bank. Interment was at Needmore Cemetery in Charlotte.
Marilyn Beemblossom
Marilyn Jeanne Beemblossom, 77, of Eaton Rapids passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 in Delta Township. Marilyn was born June 23, 1931 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford Merl and Louva Doris (Chandler) Vance.
She was a member of Alpha X I Delta at Iowa Wesleyan College in Iowa; a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, Eaton Rapids Hospital Auxiliary, and the U & I Club in Eaton Rapids. Marilyn was also an animal lover and supported the Humane Society.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Max in 1996; and brother, Randall Vance in August 2008.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara (Tom) Rostorfer of Eaton Rapids; one son, Bruce Beemblossom of Holt; three grandchildren, Dustin, Devan and Dillon Rostorfer; two great grandchildren, Jaylyn and Aiden Rostorfer; sisters-in-law, Irma Vance, Rita Beemblossom, Maxine Metzger, all of Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at Weir & Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Interment followed at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to either the Alzheimer’s Association or your local animal shelter. Arrangements were entrusted to the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
Martin Bell
Martin “Marty” J. Bell, 50, of Charlotte, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. He was born Nov. 26, 1958 in Charlotte, the son of Harry and Marjorie (Fairchild) Bell.
Mr. Bell was a student of Lansing Community College, where he was pursuing a welding certificate. He was also formerly an employee of Younglove Construction Company. He loved riding his “Harley Bike,” a 1996 Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He also enjoyed fishing and ice fishing. Spending time with his children was one of the most important things to him.
He is survived by his daughter, Christina (Andrew “Duck” Hunter) Bell; son, Duston Bell; sister, Sherry Dexter; Bonnie (Rick) Stelljes; brother, Buddy (Joni) Bell; his parents; nieces, Michelle (Barry) Martin and their daughter BreAnna, Kristen Stelljes, Amanda Bell and Amy Bell; nephews, Eric Stelljes, and Bradley Bell.
Memorial services were held Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Royston officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Frederick Bellinger
Frederick L. Bellinger, 70, of Howell, passed away at his home Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. He was born March 29, 1937 in Lansing, the son of Robert F. and Edythe E. (Fuller) Bellinger.
Beloved husband of Iva Lee (Kinne) Bellinger, whom he married Nov. 24, 1956 in Lansing. Dear father of Tina Bellinger of Charlotte, David (Sue) Bellinger of Hadley, Linda (Bruce Norman) Bellinger of White Lake and Carrie (Tony) Bellinger-DeBoer of Howell. Also survived by 10 grandchildren; brother, Gerald Bellingar of Lansing and sister, Pam (Steve) Hamilton of Manistee.
Frederick was a member and very active in the First United Methodist Church of Howell as well as a Stephen Minister. He and Iva wintered in Hobe Sound, FL.
Memorial services were held Jan. 14 at First United Methodist Church, Howell, Rev. Charles Jacobs officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice.
Arrangements by MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell, (517) 546-2800.
Norman Bender
Norma P. Bender, 87, died Aug. 15, 2008.
She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Bender; loving mother of Leslie (Keith) Bender Butler of Troy and Norma (John) Bender Curtis of Charlotte; dear grandmother of Kristopher (Aimee) Butler, Kelley (Doug) Butler Potter, Jeffrey (Ellen) Curtis and Sarah (Dave) Curtis Greber; and great-grandmother of Jackson Duke Curtis and Gwyneth Greber.
Private services will be held.
Memorials can be sent to the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Playground Fund, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009; or Olivet College Music Program, 320 South Main, Olivet, MI 49076.
Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors.
Betty Benjamin
Betty J. Benjamin, 84, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Mrs. Benjamin was born April 13, 1924 in Lansing, the daughter of William and Georgia (Timpe) Pearson.
Mrs. Benjamin was a great cook, enjoyed collecting cookbooks and was always trying new recipes. She enjoyed playing piano and attending family members’ musical concerts. Mrs. Benjamin also enjoyed square dancing with her husband.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donovan in 1979; sisters, Virginia Pearson and Arline Mulkin and brother, William Pearson.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann (Bill) Crozier of Charlotte; granddaughter, Amy Schultz; sisters, Joyce (Gerald) Hough of East Lansing, Julie (Dick) Stornant of Grand Ledge; sister-in-law, Margaret Pearson of East Lansing and her special friend, Lois Osborn of Lansing.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2008 with Pastor David MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the memorial service.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Foundation and/or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Earlene Bennett
Earlene Bennett, 90, of Muir, MI died Friday, April 18, 2008. Mrs. Bennett was born Aug. 2, 1917 in Muir, MI the daughter of Earl Weaver and Pearl Martin.
Mrs. Bennett was a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association. She enjoyed crafting by making dolls from dish soap bottles, reading and crosswords. Mrs. Bennett was most proud of her grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Bennett in 1985; son, John Cecil Bennett; parents; son-in-law, Ronald Fryman; sisters, Bea and Phyllis and brother, Gene.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 21, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment was at Clarence Center Cemetery in Lee Township, MI.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Timothy Bensinger
Timothy R. Bensinger, 51, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Mr. Bensinger was born April 20, 1957 in Lansing, the son of Clare and Carolyn (Brockbrader) Bensinger.
Mr. Bensinger worked on the line at General Motors and was very involved in the Charlotte Junior Orioles program. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family. Spending time with his family was one of the most important things in his life, he loved going on family vacations, his most recent and special was taking his family to the Cayman Islands.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clare Bensinger; grandparents and nephew Cole Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Penny; sons, Garrett (Nicki) Bensinger of Charlotte, Dustin Bensinger (Laura Herald) and Kyle Bensinger of Charlotte; one grandchild, Timothy Robert Bensinger II; mother and step-father, Carolyn and Dorwin Shepler; sisters, Janine (Dave) Runyon and Deana (Fred) Cassidy; parents-in-law, Richard and Peggy Baldwin; sister-in-laws, Cheryl and Randy Kemp, Brenda Baldwin, Lori and Mike Kidd and many nieces and nephews .
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Pray Funeral home, Charlotte with Reverend Rae Frank officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Junior Orioles or Breslin Cancer Center.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
