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Earl Leo Bargy
Earl Leo Bargy, 87, of Charlotte, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007. Mr. Bargy was born Jan. 2, 1920 in McKinley Township, the son of Lawrence and Emma (Kleinfeldt) Bargy.
He was a crane operator for General Motors until his retirement in 1977. He loved hunting, camping, fishing and many outdoor activities. He was a World War II veteran and member of Eagles Aerie #3552 in Charlotte.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Bargy in 1975; and second wife, Wilma Bell Bargy Jan. 4, 2007; son, Larry Donald Bargy; and brothers-in-law, Bill Masters and Vinton Perry.
He is survived by son, Wayne (Charlotte) Bargy of Holt; step-daughter, Judy (Larry) Halsey; step-son, Ron (Sharon) Chalender, both of Charlotte; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother Don (Dorothy) Bargy of Potterville; sisters, Betty Masters, Ruth (Ed) Gierzak, both of Charlotte, and Peggy Perry of Olivet.
Funeral services were held Feb. 13 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment was in Dimondale Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Wilma Bargy
Wilma B. Bargy, 82, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007. Mrs. Bargy was born March 3, 1924 in Chester Township, the daughter of Ola and Clara (Harmon) Uhl.
Mrs. Bargy liked to go fishing and camping and she also enjoyed wildlife.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Theron Chalender; daughter, Belinda Hadsell; brothers, Bud and Orlo Uhl and sister Opal Gearheart.
She is survived by her husband, Earl; son, Ron (Sharon) Chalender of Charlotte; daughter, Judy (Larry) Halsey of Charlotte; step-son, Wayne (Charlotte) Bargy of Lansing; grandchildren, Kerry, Scott, Brenda, Don, Shannon, Vicki, Lisa, Rita Ann and Diane; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Jan. 8 at Pray Funeral Home with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment was at Gresham Cemetery, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Eaton Community Hospice House.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Milton Barlond
Milton G. Barlond, 79, of Battle Creek, died July 27, 2007, at home. He was born Dec. 5, 1927, the son of Galen R. and Anna S. (Garms) Barlond in Pennfield Township.
Milton served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II. He retired from Te-Khi Truck Stop in 1990 after working 30 years as a truck mechanic. He also owned M&J Truck Specialties for six years in Battle Creek. He was a member of Springfield Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed waterskiing, fishing and playing the trombone.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lola Phillips.
Milton is survived by his wife, Cora E. (Thomson) Barlond of Battle Creek; daughters, Betty Barlond of Anchorage, Alaska, Bonnie (James) Preston of Curtice, Ohio, Michelle Smith of Los Angeles, California; son, Robert Barlond of Parma; special nephew and niece Jon and Sue Orton of Battle Creek; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Wilda Hartshorn of Charlotte.
Funeral Services were held Aug. 1 at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Brokaw officiating. Entombment took place at Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Memorial donations may go to Springfield Assembly of God Church. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home.
Florence Barnaart
Florence Marie Barnaart, age 100, of Charlotte, died April 11, 2007. Mrs. Barnaart was born January 25, 1907 in Swea City, IA, the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Kirchner) Anderson.
She married William Barnaart on April 7, 1930 and celebrated 47 years of marriage. Grandma had a great love for her family. She enjoyed traveling and had two bags packed at all times so she could be ready to go in five minutes. She loved to beach-comb and find shells and other treasures on the beaches of Florida. She mastered the fine art of tatting and proudly made gifts for family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband William P. Barnaart; daughters, Billie Jean Barnaart, Ruth Ellen Barnaart, Martha Burns and Barbara Fuhrman.
She is survived by her sons, William P. Barnaart Jr., Richard Charles “Chuck” (Betty) Barnaart; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on April 14, 2007 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Art Salisbury officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. April 13, 2007 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Arrangements by Pray Funeral home, Charlotte.
Gerald (Bud) Lee Barnes Jr.
Gerald (Bud) Lee Barnes Jr., age 76, of Springport died Tuesday, March 7, 2007 at his home. He was born on July 17, 1930 to Gerald Lee Sr. and Jessie (Aseltine) Barnes at home in Woodhull Township of Shiawassee County. Bud was a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 876. He worked in the electrical field for more than 50 years. His family and friends were very important to him. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed his mornings at the coffee shop discussing his passion for scrapping. He was an electrician by trade, but a junk man by heart. He traveled through various states, enjoyed fishing, gardening, and finding treasures in every place he stopped. He was preceded in death by both parents and sister Murz Woods.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Duffey); one son, David of Arkansas; daughters, Carol Sower of North Carolina, Bonnie Valerio, Terry (Gary) Isham, Sandra (David) Norton, Rosie Kuchmuk, Connie Freeman, and Susan (Lonnie) Ervin of Michigan, 212 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; and sisters, Helen Alcenius, Artis Alcenius and Peggy Butler.
A Memorial service was held on March 12, 2007 at the First Baptist church in Charlotte. The family is being served by Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or the family.
Clyde Barnett
Clyde Barnett of Eaton Rapids, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in Dimondale. Clyde was born June 11, 1923 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. In his earlier years he was a farmer and coal miner. Later Clyde worked in the restaurant industry and at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Dud & Nora Barnett; 2 sons, Clyde Jr. and Larry Edward; 7 brothers, Walter, Tracy, Boyd, Claude, Lacey, Allan and Melas; and 3 grandchildren, Bradley O’Dell, Dana Maynard & Jennifer Sue Davis.
Clyde is survived by 6 sons, Roger (Wanda) of Stockbridge, Isom, Eugene and Jerry all of Kentucky, Terry (Dawn) of Jackson, Douglas of Stockbridge; 7 daughters, Kathleen (Robert) O’Dell of Sumner, Minnie Fay (Jim Camp) Smith of Shelby, NC, Ruth Vanous of Jackson, Brenda Fay Runyon of Texas, Carolyn (David) Davis of Stockbridge, Katha (Bruce) Maynard of Concord, and Patsy (Shaun) Fortner of W. Virginia; 25 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and former wife, Ethel Poe of Kentucky.
Funeral services were held December 29, 2007 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to Great Lakes Hospice in his memory
Donald A. Barningham
Donald A. Barningham, age 89 passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 in Eaton Rapids. Don was born October 31, 1917 in Vermontville, MI. Don was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan (Bradley) Barningham; his parents, Arthur and Alice Barningham; brother, Walter Barningham; sister, Katie Culp.
Don is survived by his sons, Michael L. (Rhea) Barningham of Boulder, CO, Douglas A. (Cyndi) Barningham of Green Valley, AZ, and Scott D. Barningham of Eaton Rapids; his grandchildren, Eric Barningham, Julie Brennan, Toni (Chris) Davis, David (Tara) Barningham, Jenna Barningham, Bradley Barningham and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Don was in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in WWII, receiving several honors during his service. After the passing of his wife Joan on September 6, 1962, Don focused his life on raising his 3 sons. He was an extremely dedicated father and grandfather. Don was very generous in making sure his family was always first priority. Don enjoyed being outdoors, woodworking, and camping with his family. Dons love of the outdoors will continue as his children and grandchildren share his same enjoyment.
Funeral services were held September 8, 2007 from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with Pastor John W. Metcalf of the First Congregational Church, officiating. Burial followed in the Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids.
Phyllis Barrett
Phyllis J. Barrett, 73, of Charlotte, died June 19, 2007. Mrs. Barrett was born in Potterville, the daughter of Edward and Opal (Bashore) Heinze.
Mrs. Barrett enjoyed spending time with family and going north mushrooming and on get-a-ways. She was known as Granny and had two Yorkie mixed dogs, Maggie and Molly.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ronda (Robby) Rosenbrook; six grandchildren, Kristi (Roy) Kunkel, Ben (Jeannine) Morris, Mindy Barrett, Michael (Beracah) Barrett, Joseph Barrett and Kristie Rosenbrook; seven great grandchildren, Kyleigh and Jacob Kunkel, Jayna and Jace Morris, Dillon, Sabrina and Derek Rosenbrook; brother, Ron (Mona) Heinze; sisters-in-law Jeannette (Bud) Tinkey, Donna Face and Virginia Barrett.
Funeral services were June 22, 2007 with Charles Jensen officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Mary Bartolacci
Mary E. Bartolacci, 84, of Charlotte, died Friday, July 27, 2007. Mrs. Bartolacci was born Sept. 4, 1922, in Flint, the daughter of Kirk and Florence (Bates) Hemingway. Mrs. Bartolacci was a teacher and Principal at St. Mary's Catholic School. She was an active member of her community and was involved in St. Mary's Altar Society; St. Vincent DePaul, Charlotte Country Club and the GFWC of Charlotte. Mrs. Bartolacci enjoyed reading and playing Bridge with her Bridge Club friends.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph (Diana) Bartolacci of Charlotte, James (Lou) Bartolacci of Mason and Jeffry (Debbie) Bartolacci of Tampa, Fla., and John and Sue Bartolacci of Charlotte; daughters, Mary Jo (Timothy) Bartolacci-Palmer of Indiana, Nora (Tony) Franzini of Tampa, Fla., Lisa (Jim) Jones of New Port Richey, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1996; grandson, Jeffry Grier; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bob Grier; grandson, Robert Grier; and great granddaughter, Kayla Grier.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Father Denis Spitzley officiating. Visitation was Thursday Aug. 2, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with Rosary Service at 8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Bartolacci Education Fund or St. Vincent DePaul. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
