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Drusilla Hoxie
Drusilla E. Hoxie (Lindsey), 70, passed onto Heaven in her camper at her favorite State Park. After a seven year battle with colon cancer and surrounded by her family and friends, she went to be with Jesus.
Dru retired from Waverly Schools as head of transportation. She attended South Church of Lansing. She supported many Christian activities with her prayers, super faith, time and finances. She liked to give rides in her little red convertible. She hunted, fished, ballooned, dune buggied and traveled all the while witnessing and living the example of Jesus. She was never more excited than watching someone give their life to Christ and to serve him. She faced down over six cancer surgeries as well as over 80 cancer treatments, all the while witnessing to unbelieving medical staff along her journey. We are proud of her for the way she lived her life and will try to do the same. She loved her family and never gave up on anyone. She always would look at the positive side and hoped you would also.
Dru was preceded in death by her three "big brothers," Kale, Bert, L.J. and Charles and parents, Zella (Crankshaw) Lindsey.
She is survived by her sister, Priscilla (Perky) Lindsey; three children, Lindsey (Jayne) Hoxie, Timothy (Deborah) Hoxie and Robert (Tina) Hoxie; seven grandchildren, April, Andrew, Arden, Sarah, Jennifer, James and Luke; also many friends who were like family to her.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice of Michigan.
Relatives and friends may meet the family at her memorial service held at Pray Funeral Home on Saturday, July 26 at 1 p.m. with Reverend David Mehnke officiating. A luncheon will follow at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Hannah Beth Hunter
Age 85 of Jackson and formerly of Eaton Rapids died, Thursday, May 1, 2008. Born May 18, 1923 in Eaton Rapids the daughter of Leroy and Minnie (Perkins) Corbin. Beth was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hunter in 1987; son, John in 2002; grandson John McVay; sisters, Carol Hector and Dieon Corbin; brother, David Corbin.
Surviving are 4 children, Sherry Berkeypile of Jackson, Harry Hunter of TX, Michael Hunter of Gaylord and Maureen Peterson of FL; several grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. from the Skinner Funeal Home in EAton Rapids. Family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at 6:00 p.m.
Edith Hutchison
Edith Hutchison, 101, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. She was born June 22, 1907 in Walton Township, the daughter of Ira and Vera (Rolfe) Halsey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Hutchison; son, Richard Hutchison; daughter, Judy Joppie and 14 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Max) Potter of Charlotte; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; her brother, Harold (Dorothy) Halsey; sisters, Ola (Joel) Burnett, Ila Burnett.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at Needmore Independent Baptist Church with Pastor Ryan Wardlow officiating. Interment was in Needmore Cemetery.
If desired memorial contributions may be made to Needmore Independent Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www prayfuneral.com.
Ruth Hyatt-Stevens
Ruth Hyatt-Stevens, a high-spirited lady in perpetual motion, finally came to rest on November 14, 2008. She was born Ruth Magill Blake on October 8, 1919 in Boone, Iowa to James and Edna Blake. Ruth and her brother and three sisters moved often, from Iowa to Chicago to New Jersey to Michigan.
Spending her high school days living on a Michigan farm, Ruth never missed a Saturday night dance. It was at the White Rabbit Dance Hall where she met Lawrence “Shorty” Hyatt. After Ruth graduated from Olivet High School in 1937, the family moved back to New Jersey. Shorty spent many weekends on the Pennsylvania Turnpike visiting Ruth. Shorty and Ruth were married in 1939 and settled in Eaton Rapids, where Ruth was always actively involved in something.
She was a member of numerous clubs and organizations. A few of these activities included the Eastern Star, Eaton Rapids Hospital Auxiliary, treasurer of the Bonnie View Women’s Golf League for over 20 years, and First Congregational Church. She was an active bowler, square dancer, Girl Scout leader, home room mother, and a regular fan of Eaton Rapids High School and MSU sports. She also enjoyed exchanging the latest news at the “sewing club”, where Shorty always claimed “Not much sewing goes on.” Ruth also enjoyed shopping, even on her lunch breaks during her 22 years working for the State of Michigan Liquor Commission and the Department of Agriculture. She was such a frequent visitor at Knapp’s, one sales clerk mistakenly gave her the employee’s discount.
Ruth and Shorty were married for 49 years when Shorty died in 1988. Ruth was married again briefly to Bernard “Bud” Stevens, who died in 2001.
Ruth is survived by three children: Norman (Pat) Hyatt and Janet (Jamie) Davidson of Eaton Rapids, and Richard (Jenny) Hyatt of Punta Gorda, Florida. Four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren are left to remember her. She also leaves sisters Helen McGivern of Eaton Rapids, Edna Mae Hannon of Lansing, and Jane Gewain of North Carolina. A brother, Vern Blake, died in 1965.
Funeral services were held Monday at 11:00 a.m. Gifts of remembrance of Ruth would be gratefully accepted by the First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids, the Eaton Rapids Hospital Auxiliary, and Eaton Community Hospice.
LaVerne Hyde, Sr.
LaVerne “Big Verne” Hyde, Sr., 61, of Bellevue, died March 16, 2008 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born May 15, 1946, the son of Louis F. and Vera Lucille (Hall) Hyde in Battle Creek. Big Vern graduated from Olivet High School and worked as a machinist at Airway Manufacturing in Olivet for 25 years.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Charline Fisher of Graford, Texas; son, LaVerne (Rebecca) Hyde, Jr. of Bellevue; daughters, Lynette Hyde of Dallas, Texas, Kati Hyde of Mineral Wells, Texas and grandchildren, Roman, Nichole, Lee Anne, Makayla and Colton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rosalee Hyde.
Big Verne loved to race at Butler Speedway in Quincy, spending time with his family and grandchildren and enjoyed watching football and wrestling.
Services took place Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Bellevue First Baptist church with Pastor Don Francis officiating. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel in Bellevue.
Floyd Hydon
Floyd Frank Hydon, 78, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Olivet, passed away Aug. 8, 2008 in Sun City. He was born May 12, 1930 at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI to Frank Hydon of Kalamo and Iola (Kerman) of North Adams. Floyd had just visited the Olivet area for the month of July to see family and friends and to celebrate his 60th high school reunion in which he was the Master of Ceremonies.
In the 1950's through the mid-1970's Floyd Hydon was employed by Oliver's in Battle Creek and Aluminum Extrusions in Charlotte. He was also owner-operator of a milk route for Pet Milk in Charlotte. In the mid-1970's through the 1980's, Floyd was a salesman for Peerless Pet Foods in Battle Creek. He then became the founder and CEO of Priceless Pet Foods. Floyd farmed over 50 years at the family farm in Olivet as well. He was a member of Ainger Bible Church where he taught Sunday School.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Audrey Hydon. Also surviving are his two sons, Eric (Trish) Hydon of Marshall and Jeff (Brenda) Hydon of Charlotte and a daughter, Kathleen (Kevin) DeMott of Middlebury, IN. He had five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Three stepsons survive: Robert (Cathy) Roush of Olivet, Bill (Tammy) Roush of Bellevue and Larry Roush of Olivet and one step-daughter, Jane (Dale) Bradley of Charlotte. His cousin, Dr. Richard Ryder of Long Beach, CA also survives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at the Ainger Bible Church, Olivet with Pastor Scott Brood officiating. Interment will be in the Hotchkiss Cemetery near Marshall. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ainger Bible Church or Hospice of Arizona. Envelopes available at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Jean Ingram
Jean E. Ingram (Gasow), of St. James City, FL, formerly of Lansing, passed away on Nov. 1, 2008 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born on May 4, 1923 in San Francisco, CA.
Jean was a court reporter for over 30 years in the Lansing area and owned her own business. After retiring, traveling became a hobby; summering in Northern Michigan, going on cruises or road-trips in the motor home. She was a member of the Lions Club, Pine Island United Methodist Church, and involved in several other charitable organizations. Much of her time was spent serving others, giving back and being involved in the community. Jean was deeply loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lezlee Jean Ingram; and husbands, E.S. “Red” Ingram of 50 years and Robert Gasow of 10 years.
She is survived by her son, David Ingram; daughter-in-law, Debbie Ingram; granddaughters, Meredith and Rebecca Ingram; great grandson, Samuel David Ingram; step-daughter, Margaret “Peg” Gasow; and step-grandsons, Aaron and Adam Cherrington.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Philip Hobson officiating. Interment was in Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
Michael Allan Jecks Sr.
Michael Allan Jecks, Sr., age 62, of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008. He was born February 28, 1946 in Charlotte, the son of Alfred “Pat” and Jean (Rogers) Jecks. Mike was a self employed Carpenter and had recently moved back to Eaton Rapids area from Bryon, MI.
Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Jecks; 5 children, Kara (Tim) Couch of Marquette, Mike Jecks Jr. of Brighton, Kasa (Dan Smith) Jecks of Brighton, Eric Mott of Battle Creek and Steve (Anne) Mott of Manchester; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Tom (Nancy) Jecks and Randy (Jan) Jecks all of Eaton Rapids; 2 sisters, Patricia (Herb) McNutt of Perkins and Sharon (Jerry) Parrish of Traverse City; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services were held June 9, 2008 from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with burial following in the Munger Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial gifts may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of Michael Jecks Sr.
James Jeffery
James R. Jeffery, 68, of Bellevue, died Tuesday night, May 13, 2008, at his home. Jim was born Dec. 18, 1939 in Marengo Township to Alford F. and Alberta L. (Aymer) Jeffery.
He graduated from Marshall High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army until enlisting in the U.S. Navy from where he was honorably discharged in 1965. He has lived in the Bellevue area the past 20 years, and lived in Olivet and Charlotte prior to that.
Jim worked as a machinist at Airway Manufacturing in Olivet for 36 years retiring in 1999. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the North American Hunt Club.
He was a talented gardener with evidence of that being many types of flowers, flowering bushes and fruit trees and plants in their yard. He was an antique car buff restoring two automobiles over the years.
He was married Nov. 6, 2004 in Olivet to Nancy Anne Cooley Pomeroy. She survives him.
Jim is also survived by two daughters, Kristy Taylor and Jodi Harris of Olivet; two granddaughters, Jami Harris and Jenna Harris; a special step-grandson, Andrew Rapp; two brothers, Donald F. Jeffery of Tekonsha and Stanley C. Jeffery of Olivet; a sister, Joyce Grable of Marshall; step-daughters, Rae Anne (Mark) Paulson of Walhalla, Robin (Jeff) Bennett of Hastings and Ronda (Rex) Roscoe of Hamilton; two step-sons, Rick (Jayne) Eaton and Ryan Eaton of Hastings; 15 step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. A memorial luncheon will be scheduled and announced.
Arrangements are by Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home in Marshall.
Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society at Kempf Funeral Home. To leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guest register, visit www.kempffuneralhome.com.
Floyd Jewell
Floyd M. Jewell, 72, of Charlotte, died Friday, May 16, 2008. Mr. Jewell was born Nov. 9, 1935 in Olivet, the son of Jeremiah and Flora (Bealefeld) Jewell.
Mr. Jewell retired as President from the Eaton Federal Savings Bank on Aug. 31, 2005 after 44 years of service. As president of the bank, Mr. Jewell was instrumental in helping the Charlotte community in many ways. Mr. Jewell served in the Navy where he was a photographer. He was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Shriners, Yacht Club and the Jaycees. Mr. Jewell was past president of the Michigan League of Community Banks, on the Hayes Green Beach Board and participated in Frontier Days. He enjoyed caring for his property, golf, bowling, jogging, tinkering around the house, U of M sports and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Allen Jewell; brothers, Robert H. Jewell, Jerrie Jewell, Jr. and Paul Jewell.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sally; sons, Timothy (Diana) Jewell and Thomas (Sandy) Jewell; two grandchildren, Lauren and Lacy Mae; brother, Gideon Jewell and sister, Lucy Howard.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Charlotte Performing Arts Center with Pastor Phil Hobson officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital or Eaton Community Hospice House.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
