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Eloisa V. Bermudez
Eloisa V. Bermudez, age 71, of Eaton Rapids, died Monday, June 2, 2008. She was born March 13, 1937 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Jose and Soledad Vasquez. Eloisa was an active member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gilberto Lira Bermudez; 7 children, Dorotea, Gilberto Jr., Jo-Ann, Edward, Virginia, Jessie and Ruben; 18 grandchildren, including: Melinda, Francisca, Victoria, Joseanna, and Eloisa, who helped take care of their grandmother; 24 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter, Analicia Garza; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. Frederick L. Thelen officiating. Interment followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family was served by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Eloisa Bermudez, may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Bethel Berndt
Bethel Mary (Wellman) Berndt, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday March 10, 2008 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, MI at the age of 82. Bethel was born March 29, 1925, the daughter of Forest Ward and Hester (Richards) Estep.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wellman in 1968; and second husband, Bud Berndt in 1996; two brothers, Richard Estep, and Carlton (Cap) Estep; sister, June Ebright; and a grandson, Dean Michael McClelland.
Surviving are her two children, JoAnn (Gary) Roth of Sunfield, and Jane (Dallas) Daniels of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren, Melissa (Gary) Wade of Kentwood, Deidra McClelland of Hastings, Michelle (Jeff) Campeau of Lake Odessa, John (Erica) Daniels of Lake Odessa, and Joni Daniels of Wyoming; two step granddaughters, Deborah (Troy) Ostertag of Grand Ledge, and Julie Roth of Sunfield; 13 great-grandchildren, Dallas, Elizabeth, Sarah, Josh, Grace, Emily, Sydnie, Isabella, Jaqulyn, Jaydon, Truxton, Aiden, Bryoni; two step great-grandsons, Andrew, and Nicholas; four brothers and sisters, Forest Estep Jr., Bina (Jerry ) Schray, Nina (William) Bosworth, Bill (Shirley) Estep; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday March 14, 2008 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the associate minister from the Thornapple Valley Church, Carla Smith officiating. A graveside service was held at the Sunfield Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. The pallbearers were John Daniels, Jeff Campeau, Gary Wade, Matt Sleeman, Lee Bosworth, and Jeff Bosworth.
For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth a.k.a. S.P.Y.'s Scholarship Fund c/o RFH PO Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.legacy.com.
The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home.
Agnes Berry
Agnes Katherine Berry, 75, of Charlotte, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. Mrs. Berry was born Feb. 14, 1932 in Mt. Clemens, MI.
Mrs. Berry was an LPN who enjoyed working in the medical field caring for others. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading, traveling, shopping and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd in 1997 and daughter-in-law, Melinda Berry.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Amy) Berry, Patrick (Kerri) Berry, Kevin (Mary) Berry, Timothy Berry; daughters, Maureen (Dave) Pung and Kathleen Berry; grandchildren, Linda Kay (Kurt) Thelen, Matthew Pung, Amanda Gross, Josh Gross and Meghan Berry.
Funeral services were held Jan. 11, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Father Denis Spitzley officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Caroline Berry
Caroline L. Berry, 80, of Charlotte, formerly of Vermontville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2008. Caroline was born in Sunfield, MI on Oct. 4, 1927, the daughter of the late E. Dean and Laura D. (Potter) Frith.
She was raised in the Vermontville area on the family farm and attended Vermontville Schools graduating in 1945 She was the widow of John D. Berry. The couple was married at the Methodist church in Vermontville on Nov. 2, 1962 and made their home together in Charlotte.
Caroline was one of the original employees at the Wal-Mart in Charlotte, which opened in 1990, where she worked as a phone operator for 17 years. She also ran the Eagle Party Store from 1977 to 1990 and operated an adult foster care facility in the Charlotte area for over 12 years. She was member of the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene, and served as a 4H leader for several years. She loved to sew, crochet, knit and fish. She also enjoyed playing with her horses and tending to her flower garden and took special pride of the roses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Berry in 1975; her brothers, John, Joe, Ashley, Charles, and George Frith; sisters, Anna Doughtery, and Mable Drake; and her husband, Robert Polhamus in 2001.
Caroline is survived by her children, Bob (Jackie) Polhamus, Doug (Chris) Polhamus, Laura Polhamus, Ed (Nikki) Polhamus, Keith Berry, and John Berry; brothers, Leon (Bernice) Frith, Herb (Phyllis), Ken (Marilyn) Frith, Naomi Frith.
Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, on Friday, Aug. 1 with Pastor Glen Neal officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery Vermontville.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI.
Elmer Betts
Elmer Betts, 88 of Charlotte, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing. Mr. Betts was born July 3, 1920 in Gladwin County, MI, the son of Ray and Celia (Ottgen) Betts.
He worked as a painter at Fisher Body and served his country in the Army during World War II. He married Betty Gemmill on June 27, 1947 and together they had three children, Bob, Vickie, and Richard.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty on Oct. 25, 2003; son, Richard in 2002; and brothers, Floyd and Ray.
He is survived by his son, Bob (Brenda) Betts of Vermontville; daughter, Vickie (Stewart) Sorenson of Charlotte; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Chris Betts of Charlotte; brother, Glen (Dorla) Betts; brother, Clarence (Virginia) Betts; sister-in-law, Betty Betts; special friends, Katie Garvie and Betty Peace.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Phil Hobson officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Zacharias T. Betz
Zacharias T. Betz, age 16, precious son of local author Gayle L. Betz, took a detour to Heaven while on his way to school on February 12, 2008. Zacharias was born June 21, 1991, in Hancock, Michigan. He passed unexpectedly after courageously living in a world of physical challenges. Zachy is not resting now! He is running and dancing! Physical bonds are no more.
Zacharias leaves behind his devoted family and many friends, teachers, and people to whom his life brought such perspective and inspiration. He knows VERY well that he is loved BIG! Zacharias is survived by his mother Gayle L. Betz, his siblings Skye E. Brooks, Alex W. Brooks, Tessa C. Betz, Zoe F. Betz, aunts and uncles, and cousins.
Services were held at the First Baptist Church located at 9920 E. Kinneville Rd. Eaton Rapids, February 16 2008. Love gifts shall be graciously accepted by the family to help with funeral and interment expenses for Zachy. Please make those memorial contributions payable to the Betz Family Fund. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com.
Patricia Binkowski
Patricia Jean Binkowski, 63, of Lansing, died Oct. 13, 2008. Patricia was born Sept. 3, 1945 in Charlotte, the daughter of Roy and Edna (DeLong) King.
Her children and grandchildren were close to her heart, and she really enjoyed playing bingo, and loved her cats.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her beloved friend, Greg DeMott; and sons, Ronald (Lynn) Binkowski of Kentucky, Randall (Tami) Binkowski of Byron Center, Scott (Karmen) Binkowski of Woodland, and Michael (Rebecca) Binkowski of Florida; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Wilmore, Joyce (Clare) Wilmore; brothers, Jack (Sharon) King, and Jim (Phyllis) King.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Don Roscoe officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Ingham Regional Medical Center, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Patricia Boba
Patricia Marianne Boba, of Lake Odessa, was born in Fresno, CA to Kurt and Patricia Boba, both deceased. She passed away after a short but valiant fight with a very virulent form of pancreatic cancer.
Pat was an amazing, loving, generous, loyal, friend, sister, stepmother, partner and human being. Her laughter was big and full of life and her anger was awesome to behold. She was a loyal friend who was willing to take on the tough fights without flinching to give generously of time and resources to organizations that had passion and purpose. Her life was full of people that she loved and cared for. She was a lifelong computer software designer and computer consultant who loved the movies, music, the entertainment industry and made hundreds of friends world-wide through the years.
Pat is survived by her partner of 10 years, Rose Emory; her heart daughter, Elissa (Doug) Schrauben and two heart grandsons, Ethan and Jadan; five siblings, Victor, Mark, Monique, Angelique, Jacque Renee. She will also be missed by her dearest friends, Sharon (who was at her side from the beginning of this adventure) and Sharon's husband Mike, Patrick and Ramona McCracken long time friends and heart family.
For those wishing, contributions may be made to the family to help with medical and funeral expenses. C/O RFH/Rose Emory PO Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890.
A Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday June 17, 2008 at Cunningham Acres in Lake Odessa, MI.
The family encourages all her friends and family to e-mail a great story or adventure you shared with Pat, or one word to describe her, or maybe a trait or behavior you admired about Pat to pboda@yahoo.com or express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.legacy.com.
The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home.
