Betty Kay (Clever) Wainwright
70, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Thursday, November 7, 2002. Mrs. Wainwright was born May 29, 1932, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Keith and Ernestine W. (Windeknechdt) Montgomery. Betty was an Executive Secretary at Carter's Inc. She enjoyed Arts and Crafts Shows, animals and was a member of Charlotte Congregational Church. She is survived by her husband Floyd "Bud" Wainwright; daughters Pat (Jerry Felty) Sulcer, Bradenton, Fl., and Kim (Chuck) Raleigh, Tampa, Fl., step-daughter Tracee Slack of DeWitt; grandchildren Andrea Bethea, Russell and Coty Slack, and great granddaughter Maya Bethea; and sibling Brenda Hart. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Patricia Stirling officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte, Michigan. Visitation will be Sunday 4 - 8 p.m. and Monday 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.
Doris Elaine Wickham
91, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, November 09, 2002. Mrs. Wickham was born February 13, 1911, in Sunfield, Michigan, the daughter of George R. and Marion E. (Hunter) Wirt. She was a bookkeeper for D & L Fuels and also had worked at Wilcox Gay. She had lived at Butternut Apartments for 15 years. She is survived by daughter Doris Jeanne Gould of Potterville, Michigan, 3 granddaughters; Diane Fielder of Holt, Shirley Maynard of Lansing and Patti (Skeeter) Lehman of Lansing, 2 great granddaughters, 2 great great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Wickham and two daughters Kathryn and Linda. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Lee Wayne Perkins
57, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Tuesday, November 12, 2002. Mr. Perkins was born May 17, 1945, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan the son of Wayne L. and Dorothy M. (Tripp) Perkins. He was a production worker for Owens Illinois for 22 years. He was an avid Nascar Race fan. He is survived by his wife Linda (Root), sons Loran (Terri) Perkins of North Carolina, Lonnie (Beckey) Perkins of Charlotte, daughter Loretta (Jerry) Smith of Vermontville, Michigan, ten grandchildren; Brandon, Chris, Tierra, Ryan, Ronnie, Taylor, Kade, Jesse, Austin, and Owen, and brother Gerald Perkins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nanette. Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Monday November 18, 2002 at the Pray Funeral Home, with Chuck Jenson officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice.
Mildred V. "Millie" Radee
95 of Charlotte, died Friday, November 15, 2002. Mrs. Radee was born March 22, 1907 in Indiana, the daughter of George W. and Edna (Turner) Duguid. She had owned and operated a Charlotte restaurant for many years. Her survivors include son George (Barbara) Radee of Charlotte, Daughter-in-law Florine Radee of Lansing, six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, and half sister Genevieve Robins of Harrison. She was preceded in death by husband Erick Radee in 1955, son Irvin in 1982, brother Fred Duguid and half brothers Howard, Dudley and Charles. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association.
Michael Nemeth
88, of Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan, died Tuesday, November 19, 2002. Mr. Nemeth was born February 10, 1914, in Mishawaka, Indiana, the son of Francis and Theresia (Horvath) Nemeth. He was a farmer. He is survived by sisters Helen (Albert) Vanacker and Mary Nemeth both of Lansing. He was preceded in death by sister Theresa Goodrich, brother Frank Nemeth and twins John and Mary Nemeth. Funeral mass will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2002 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Father Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Ingham Medical Visiting Nurses or Heartland Hospice.
Iris L. Allen
79, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Iris was born August 7, 1923, in Grand Ledge, Michigan the daughter of Edward G. and Ina Belle (Watts) Johnson. She grew up in Potterville, then moved to California at the age of 20. She returned to this area in 1966 and worked for Aluminum Extrusions for 30 years until her retirement. She is survived by son Michael (Kathy) Allen of DeWitt, Michigan, daughters Annette (Mike) Greenwood of Lubbock, Texas and Deborah Long of Linden, Michigan, 7 grandchildren; Susan Werner, Gary Firestone Jr., Brett Greenwood, Tiffany Allen, Taylor R. Allen, Sgt. Eric Long and Marisa Long, and 7 great grandchildren, brothers Richard (Penny) Johnson of Olivet, Michigan and Jack (Betty) Johnson of Charlotte. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Pastor Pat Brooks officiating. Visitation will also be Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the DeWitt Redeemer United Methodist Church Garden Fund or to Sparrow Home Hospice Services.
Thelma Madaline Mayne
94, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Thursday, November 21, 2002. Mrs. Mayne was born July 13, 1908, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Fred L. and Emma (Shaw) Hall. She is survived by son Dennis (Marian) Mayne of Charlotte, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Mayne in 1984 and 3 sons Jimmy, Edward and Donald. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2002 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Richard Wilford officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Meadowview School/ Eaton Intermediate School District where Thelma was a volunteer grandmother for many years.
Mrs. Lanore Emma Cole
86, of Bellevue, Michigan, died Saturday, November 23, 2002. Mrs. Cole was born May 21, 1916, in Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of Vern Gilding and Vema Farnham Gilding. She is survived by sons Wayne of Bellevue and M. Bruce of Charlotte; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers Vern (Betty) Gilding of Charlotte, Don (Lela), Ken (Jean) and John all of Clarksdale, AZ; sisters Kate Crawford of Leslie, Geraldine Burrows of Mt. Clemons and Roberta Gilding of Kalkaska; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, in 1989, and great-granddaughter, Shayna in 1992. A graveside service at Gresham Cemetery will be held 2:p.m. Tuesday with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. There will be no visitation at funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan.
Paul D. Bishop
90, of Charlotte, Michigan, died November 24, 2002. Mr. Bishop was born December 2, 1911 in Eaton County, Michigan, the son of Deloss and Lottie (Dean) Bishop. He was a school teacher for 30 years in Jackson County, 8 years in Phoenix, Arizona and 20 years in Charlotte where he also served as a principle in the Charlotte Public School System. He served in the Army during WWII with campaigns to Western Pacific and Southern Philippines. He is survived by nieces Alyce Ann Holmes, Phyllis Bishop, nephews Rex Dean (Cindra) Bishop, Steven Charles (Danette) Bishop, George David (Jane) Bishop, Paul Merlin (Joan) Bishop. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice (Howey) Bishop, sister Alberta Schaaf and brother Rex Bishop. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Interment will be in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East in Clinton Twp., Michigan. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2002.
Donna Janet Wawiernia
60, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, November 25, 2002. Mrs. Wawiernia was born April 13, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of James and Lucile (Slanker) Florence. She was a Retired Office Manager and Bookkeeper for Rudoni Management. She was a great supporter of her grandchildren and Eaton County 4-H. She was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church. She is survived by son Scott (Paula) Wawiernia of Columbia Station, Ohio, daughter Tracey (Jeff) Gordeneer of Vermontville, Michigan, step-son Tony (Charlie) Wawiernia of Vermontville, 5 grandchildren Brandy, Trevor, Tim, Ashley and Matt, sisters Jean Brand of Charlotte, Judy Hamilton of Florida, and brother Richard (Betsy) Florence of California. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew in 1996. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, Michigan. Visitation will be Wednesday 7 - 9 p.m. and Friday 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing.
Marvin Thomas Kage
59, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday, November 25, 2002. Mr. Kage was born October 7, 1943, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan the son of Marvin H. and Flora (Wilbrett) Kage. He married Joyce Carr, July 1, 1988 in Cadillac, Michigan and was a Construction Contractor. He was a member of Pheasants Forever and loved to hunt, fish, the out of doors and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his wife Joyce Kage, son Matthew, his parents of Utica, brothers Michael Kage of Madison Heights and Mark Kage of Potterville, sisters Myrna (Richard) McLaren of Sunnyvale, California, Marlene (Al) Mayo of Utica, Michigan, and Mary Lee (Ted) Jerzy of Washington, Michigan. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan, with Rev. Bret McAtee officiating. Following the service there will be a time of reflection and hope at the Charlotte Christian Reformed Church in Charlotte. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time for the service. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a fund for Matthew's education.
Betty Jane Gibbs
76, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, died Saturday, November 30, 2002. Mrs. Gibbs was born March 3, 1926, in DeWitt, Michigan, the daughter of Charles M. and Myrta (Ames) Conner. Betty had been employed by Ideal Medical - Puritan Bennett Co. in Lansing retiring in 1984 and had lived in Eaton County most of her life. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Grand Ledge. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles and music. She is survived by son Karl Jr. "Gabe" (Bernice) Gibbs of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, daughters Susan Gibbs of Grand Ledge, Neva (Joe) Lewis of Texas, 4 grandchildren, sisters Mildred Stimer of Grand Ledge, Peggy Swan of Traverse City, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sons Terry Wilbur in 1952 and Martin Wilbur in 1972 and daughter Sheila Wilbur Thomas, parents, brother, Charles, and sister, Sally. Memorial service will be held in the spring at Gresham Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan.
Abby Sue Monroe
infant daughter of Joe and Ashley (Deater) Monroe of Bellevue, died Wednesday, December 4, 2002. She is survived by her parents, brother Kaden, grandparents Danny Deater, Robin and Mark Wiers all of Bellevue, Richard Monroe of Charlotte; great grandparents, Barb and Tary White of Bellevue, Ken and Judy Deater of Fremont, Shirley Casler of Charlotte, Sam Monroe of DeWitt and Nancy Wiers of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Lori Monroe in 1992. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dimondale. Visitation will be 7-9 Friday at the Funeral Home.
Laura DeBolt
68 of DeWitt, formerly of Vermontville, died Thursday, December 5,2002. Miss DeBolt was born December 31, 1933 in Kalamo Township, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Kellogg) DeBolt. She worked at Transitions North for the past 8 years. She is survived by brother Louis (Judy) DeBolt of Vermontville, sister Eleanor (Gary) Kinnie of Dover, Tennessee, several nieces, nephews, cousins and caregivers at the DeWitt Home. She was preceded in death by brother Wesley in 2001. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Wes Emerson officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. There will be no visitation. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
