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Corey Campbell
Corey Campbell, 24, of Eaton Rapids, was taken from his family and friends as a result of a car accident on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in Casper, WY. Corey was born June 25, 1984 in Lansing, the son of Andrew and Cammi (Johnson) Campbell.
Corey was a loving, hardworking, helpful, and outgoing person. His hobbies included golfing, motorcycling, hunting, fishing and a great love for dogs.
He was preceded in death by grandfather, Norman Campbell.
He is survived by his parents, Andrew and Cammi; his sister, Kindra; grandparents, Wilma Campbell, Diana DeLong, Herb Johnson; great-grandmother, Beatrice Campbell; aunts, uncles and cousins, Rex and Lori, Ryan, Patrick and Holly Baum, Mary Jo Mills and Jason Mills; Craig and Cindy, Samantha (Neil McHan and Austin), Troy and Eric Johnson; Mark and Bobbi, Dustin, Dylan, Travis, Craig and Curtis Wells; Ron and Heidi, Rachel, Alexis, Emily, and Gavin DeLong; Brad and Bridgette, Dakota, Logan and Xavier DeLong; as well as a very large extended family on both sides of his family.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Pastor Todd Page officiating.
If desired memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. You may contribute a favorite memory, photo or tribute to a Memory Book in Corey's honor by visiting www.memorypress.com/start; Type in "corey2" as the ID and "campbell" as the password.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Myrtle Canedy
Myrtle Canedy passed away on June 18th, 2008 in The Plains, OH, at age 93. She was born in Kulm, ND the tenth of twelve children. Her parents, John and Tilda Ogren, were immigrants from Sweden and homesteaded in ND. Myrtle was proud of her Swedish heritage and spoke the language.
Myrtle graduated from high school in Edgeley, ND, and secured work in St. Paul, MN. One summer, she and the couple she worked for, vacationed in Michigan where she met Vern Canedy. This soon blossomed into a long distance romance and their eventual marriage in 1938. After residing in Detroit for several years, they moved to Eaton Rapids where they celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1988.
Myrtle and Vern enjoyed a wide circle of friends who were frequent recipients of their gracious entertaining. They loved to dance, were members of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed family camping adventures. Myrtle was an accomplished seamstress, attended gourmet cooking classes and became a weaver in her later years. Vern Canedy passed away in 1988.
Myrtle is survived by her daughter Jeanette Slade, and Jeanette’s husband, Luman Slade, of Lancaster, OH and Hawks, MI.
Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Karen McGuire, Amesville, OH, and Eric Slade of Cincinnati. Myrtle was fond of Karen’s husband, Don McGuire, and considered him to be one of the family. Her great grandson Avery McGuire was the apple of her eye and she enjoyed his many visits.
Also surviving are her sister, Ethel Hille and Harriet Blomquist, of Edgeley, ND, and her brother-in-law, Eldo Jenner, of Kulm ND, step sister-in-laws Maxine Hartenburg, formerly from Eaton Rapids, and Leone Montie, of Eaton Rapids.
A private service for the immediate family was held in Ohio. Any donations in Myrtle’s memory may be made to The United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids. Burial at Deepdale Cemetery, Lansing, Michigan.
James Carroll
James E. "Jim" Carroll of Eaton Rapids, age 58, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2008 at his home. James was born July 4, 1950 in Lansing, the son of Edward Martin and Brownie Marie (Frietag) Carroll. Jim was a graduate of Holt High School, Class of 1968 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University. He retired as a Data Systems Analyst from the State of Michigan Department of Transportation in 2002 after 32 years of service. Jim loved MSU football and basketball, the Detroit Tigers, and hunting and fishing. He coached Eaton Rapids Girls Softball and Basketball for many years. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Vadia (Burt) Carroll; 2 daughters, Molly (Steven) Day of Lansing, and Megan Carroll of Kouts, Indiana; and several nieces & nephews.
Mass of the Christian burial will be prayed 11:00 a.m. Monday August 4, 2008 at St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing St., Mason, with Father Alan Wakefield as Celebrant. The family will receive friends and family on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids, with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of Jim Carroll. www.shellyodell.com.
Sandra L. Carter-Seybold
Sandra L. Carter-Seybold, 54, of Sunfield, formerly of Mulliken, died Oct. 2, 2008, at a Lansing hospital following a long illness.
She was born Aug. 17, 1954 in Lansing, a daughter of Roger and Wilma (Parsons) Roth. Sandra was a G.M. employee, a member of U.A.W. Local 602, the Mulliken United Methodist Church and a leader with the Barn Busters 4-H Club.
She was preceded in death by her father; Roger Roth; sister, Julie Rosenbaun; and brother, Wesley Roth.
Surviving are her husband, Arlo Seybold, whom she married Sept. 13, 2008; two daughters, Jessica (Elisha) Fitch-Cook and Jennifer Carter, both of Mulliken; grandson, Alastare Lumene; her mother, Wilma Roth of Grand Ledge; brothers and sisters, Roger (Nan) Roth of Grand Ledge, Susan (Duane) Lilly of Charlotte, Carlene Hensley of Midland Texas, Doug Roth and Steven (Eileen) Roth, both of Grand Ledge, Karen Miller of Charlotte, Janell Roth of Grand Ledge, Andrew Roth of Winter Park, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Oct. 6 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Judy Scholten officiating. Inurnment in Danby Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813.
Craig C. Cartwright
Craig C. Cartwright, age 49, of Eaton Rapids passed away peacefully on September 6, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Craig was born on June 20, 1959, Father’s Day, the first son of Charles and Betty Cartwright of Eaton Rapids, MI.
Craig will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Peggy (Strang), son, Steven Strang, 23 of Chicago, IL, and daughter, Mindy, 17. Craig also leaves behind his parents, his sisters, Cynthia (Andy Curtin) of N. Yarmouth, ME, and Lori Maxey (Eric) of Grand Rapids, MI; brother, Bruce (Deb) of Littleton, CO. Craig’s eight nieces; uncle Joe (Elaine) and countless friends will remember him fondly as well.
Craig had a love/hate relationship with deer. He loved to watch them and hunt and eat them, but he hated it when they cleaned out his garden and fruit trees. Craig was a rich man in many ways. He was surrounded by lifelong buddies and happily took a day or two off from work t pursue his love of hunting and fishing with them. When Craig wasn’t working with hi8s lifelong friend Jeff Thocker he was enjoying his hobbies. you could find him in the kitchen as Craig was an excellent cook, master of his grill and smoker, and a wonderful baker.
A memorial to celebrate Craig’s Life is planned for Tuesday, September 9th from 2:00-5:00 p.m., with a special service at 4:00 p.m., at 4704 Freeman Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI. In case of inclement weather, the memorial will be held at First United Methodist Church (600 S. Main St.). Contact Skinner Funeral Home (517-663-2211) with question. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a scholarship fund for Mindy Cartwright, a senior at Eaton Rapids High School, through National City Bank in Eaton Rapids (101 S. Main St.) in care of Becky Teel.
Jack Case
Jack M. Case, 78, of Dimondale, died Wednesday evening, June 4, 2008 at a Lansing hospital following a long fight with diabetes. He was born Nov. 22, 1929 in Lansing, son of Charles F. and Nelly (Booher) Case.
Jack was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired rural mail carrier.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Pat; three daughters, Tine (David) Eaton of Charlotte, Pamela (Tom) Langley of Eaton Rapids, and Karen (Joe) McIntosh of Dimondale; son, Charles (Jackie) Case of Broomfield, CO; several grandchildren, Don, Jack Jayme, J.J. (Bianca), Zachary, Melanie, and Jennifer; four great grandchildren, Gabby, Andy, Brianna, and Lewis Jo; numerous grandchildren in Colorado; loving friends, Paul and Betty Rhynard and Donald Jory, Sr.; and his most loving little dog, Febe.
Services were held Saturday, June 7 at Field & Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale, with Rev. Sharon Zurakowski officiating. Inurnment in Dimondale Cemetery. Military honors were rendered by V.F.W. Post 701, Lansing.
Memorial contributions may be made to march of Dimes or the Eaton Rapids Senior Center.
Norma Champion
Mrs. Norma Ellen Champion, 82, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008. She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on June 6, 1925, to James F. and Irene (Smith) Gay.
She was Valedictorian of her high school class in Ithaca, and attended college in Adrian where she played tennis, and was homecoming queen. During her life she lived in several areas including Hillsdale, Adrian, Otsego, Hudson, and Charlotte.
Norma worked for the Eaton County Medical Facility, and was a secretary for Charlotte Elementary School. A true homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family most of all. She had retired to Florida, but missed her grandchildren and moved north to her cottage in Coldwater and then 16 years ago began wintering in Gaylord, and spending summers at Coldwater Lake. Norma was involved with the Michaywe cross-country ski group, Michaywe Bowling League, and enjoyed playing golf. She was also a member of the Michaywe First Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her children, Steven Champion of Sarasota, FL, Sara Champion of CT, Claudia (Brian) Woodhouse of Gaylord, and James F. Champion of Suttons Bay; her grandchildren, Courtney (Tom) Kane, Chloe and Nate Chamberlin, Ash Champion Norton, Brie and Quinn Woodhouse; and great-grand triplets on the way. Also surviving are her sister, Helen (Owen) Breidinger of Greenville, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Gaylord, The Reverend Mary McClure, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice or the Otsego County Commission on Aging, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.
Friends may share condolences online at www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com.
Carol Chaney
Carol Lynn Chaney, 60, of Charlotte, died Feb. 29, 2008. Mrs. Chaney was born July 28, 1947 in Lansing, the daughter of Maynard and Doris (Halstead) Conklin.
She earned the Outstanding Teller of the Year award for Clinton Bank Trust in 1966, has been employed by First of America, and Wildern's Drug Store. Her greatest passion in life were her family and grandchildren. Carol was a kindhearted, helpful, selfless individual whose many hobbies included camping, fishing, knitting, crocheting, flower gardening. She was active with the Charlotte Frontier Days, serving as Banker for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Maynard Conklin and grandson, Willee Piepkow.
She is survived by her husband, Terry; children, Heather (Travis) Piepkow, and Michelle (Rob) Keckler; five grandchildren; and brother, Gary (Debbie) Conklin.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor David Landells officiating.
If desired memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Billy Cheney
The love of my life, Bill, Billy, "Cadillac Willie" Cheney, 58, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 19, 2008 after a short and brave struggle with cancer. Cremation has taken place.
Bill was a talented musician, writer, and landscape architect with a wonderful sense of humor! Together with his wife, Mary, he designed and created East Torch Lake Nursery in Alden, MI, reflecting their love of perennials and conifers. Bits of Bill's spirit are scattered around in plants he raised and sold.
Cadillac Willie had a great passion for the blues and his National steel slide guitar. He is now playing with Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. Bill graduated from Charlotte High School in 1967. He attended Tri-State University in Angola, IN (Acacia Fraternity), Eastern Michigan University and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree in 1984.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Cheney.
Billy is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary (Overbey) Cheney; father, Gordon Cheney of Charlotte; sisters, Jane (Gerald) Cuendet of Sun City, AZ; Sue (Robert) Ayotte of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held in Charlotte at Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church on Thursday, Jan. 24. Memorial services in Traverse City are pending.
Donations may be made to Munson Hospice of Traverse City, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, Antrim County Humane Society, or the charity of your choice.
