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Werlin E. Bradley
Werlin E. Bradley, 87, of Charlotte, died Jan. 7, 2007. He was born March 18, 1919 in Charlotte.
Mr. Bradley was a long-time local farmer, who was also employed at D.E. Wertz and later retired from Aluminum Extrusions. Mr. Bradley was a former member of the Northwest Walton Grange and was also a Thornton Country School Board member.
He is predeceased by his wife, Maxine Bradley.
He is survived by his children, Janet (Alan) Ruhl of Fowler, Linda (Terry) Rawson, of Charlotte and Darryl (Barbara) Bradley of Marshall; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six nieces and nephews; and special friend, Margaret Bishop.
Funeral Services were held Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Wheat officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Eaton Co. Medical Facility.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Connie M. Brass-Spade
Connie M. Brass-Spade of Lansing, formerly of Eaton Rapids, age 47, died Monday, March 12, 2007 in Lansing. Connie was born October 5, 1959 in Eaton Rapids.
Surviving are her parents, Donna and Bud Ramey of Eaton Rapids; spouse, Gary Spade of Lansing; 3 children, Cynthia Marie Spade, Erica Lynn Spade, Gary Lynn Spade, Jr. all of Lansing; 2 grandchildren, Anthony Robert Shearer, Andrea Annmarie Shearer; brother, Troy (Lorraine) Ramey of Fowlerville; 2 sisters, Kathleen Nevins of Eaton Rapids, Kimberley K. (Chad) Porter of Bath; and 5 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids and interment followed at Rosehill Cemetery.
Eddie Brewer
Eddie E. Brewer, 84, of Charlotte, Michigan died April 15, 2007. Mr. Brewer was born March 2, 1923 in Martin, TN the son of Ottis and Nora (Forrester) Brewer.
Mr. Brewer was a member and formerly Chief Steward of the local U.A.W. #724. He loved to tell stories, do crossword puzzles and play Solitaire. Mr. Brewer was a man who had a very strong conviction for what had to be done and would quietly take care of it. He was proud of his family and cherished his monthly dinners with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Lena Mae Brewer; and brother, Harold Thomas Brewer.
He is survived by his sons, Eddie Ray (Jean Ann) Brewer of Summerfield, FL and Gary Dan (Henrietta) Brewer of Lansing; sister, Dorothy Sue Snyder of Chicago; brother, Melvin Duane Brewer of Martin, TN.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m., April 19, 2007 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Leisman officiating. Interment was at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 18, 2007 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Dorothy Briggs
Dorothy E. Briggs, 100, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Charlotte, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Mrs. Briggs was born June 23, 1907 in Eaton County, the daughter of Augustus and Mary Halbeisen.
Mrs. Briggs was an employee of the Wilcox-Gay Corporation of Charlotte where she was union Local President. She was a very proud grandmother who loved and adored her grandchildren. Mrs. Briggs was very active in family genealogy where she traced back several generations.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carson; siblings, Max, Robert, Joe, Donald and Margaret.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Briggs of Grand Rapids; son, Jon Briggs of Charlotte; daughter, Dorothy (Jean) Bramble of Grand Rapids; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Nov. 14, 2007 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Father Bennett Constantine officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Frank Brija
Frank Brija, 84, of Grand Ledge died Sunday, Aug. 26. Mr. Brija was born Oct. 14, 1922 in Holly Hill, Florida, the son of Andrew and Mary Brija.
Frank lived in Lansing or the surrounding area all of his adult life. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. during WW II. After the war, he returned to Lansing to raise his family, and was employed by the Board of Water and Light as a senior foreman in the Maintenance Department. He retired in 1983 after 40 years of service.
He was preceded in death by Irene, his wife of 58 years.
He is survived by his children; Jerry (Judy) of Dimondale; George (Therese) of Reno, NV; Janine (Tom) Nierenberger of Charlotte; Darryl (Kim) of Potterville; six grandsons, one granddaughter and six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Julie Witt of Fla.
He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Funeral services were held Aug. 30, at Pray Funeral Home, with Pastor Timothy Olson officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery located in Lansing.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice.
Shirley J. Brimmer
Shirley J. Brimmer, 77, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Mrs. Brimmer was born Oct. 20, 1929 in Spencer, Ohio the daughter of Jay and Opal (Wertz) Guyer.
Mrs. Brimmer was a member of Church of Faith In God in Charlotte. She was an excellent cook who loved to make pies. One of the most important things in her life was her family and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Lamie; granddaughter, Heavenly Ann Doty; son-in-law, Ryan Sanders; sister, Wanda Davis; brothers, Russell Guyer, Clare Guyer, Stanley Guyer, Daley Guyer and Jack Guyer.
She is survived by her husband, Lester; son, Dan Butler of Charlotte; daughter, Darlene Sanders of Charlotte; daughter, Dawn (Gerod) Funk of Texas; daughter, Dixie Burg of Florida; son, David (Joan) Butler of Blanchard; daughter, Tamara (Dick) Strickland of Charlotte; Sandra Bennett of Grand Rapids; William (Lorrie) Householder of Charlotte; Sheila (Bill) Hurtsbise of Muskegon; daughter, Bonnie Cary of California; son, Jay Lamie; 31 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Guyer of Ohio and Bob Guyer of Florida.
Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Mike Knauff officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Iva Brock
Iva (Willis) Brock, 97, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Brock was born July 12, 1909 at Thompsonville in Manistee County, the daughter of Truman and Clara (Bauer) Willis and had been a Charlotte resident since 1939.
She had been employed at the former Dime Store and Wilcox-Gay Co. in Charlotte and had worked as a cook for the Charlotte Public Schools from where she retired in 1972.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Brock; son, James Brock; daughter, Billie Jean Johnson; and seven brothers and sisters.
Surviving are one son, Terry Brock of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Glenna Criswell of Booneville, Miss. and Eva (James) Pyne of Lakeland, Fla. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Burkhead-Green Funearl Home, Charlotte with Rev. Steven Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Kalamo Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. Memorial contributions may go to the Hospice of one's choice.
Alyce E. Brown
Alyce E. Brown, age 80 of Eaton Rapids died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the Eaton Community Hospice with her family by her bedside. She was born October 8, 1926 in Eaton Rapids the daughter of Claude and Maude (Bowers) Dillingham. Alyce retired in 1982 from the General Motors Corporation, Oldsmobile Division in Lansing. She was a member of the U.A.W. Local #652, Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Michigan Women’s Bowling Association and USBC, Life member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Local 2406 Charlotte and a volunteer for the Eaton Community Hospice. Preceding her in death were her husband Victor; and 2 brothers, Ashley and Richard Dillingham.
She is survived by her 2 children, Larry (Neva) Brown of Charlotte and Tamra (Rick) Hover of Hanover; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim) Aylor, Jill (Jason) Moore, Andrew Guizar and Jared Brown; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Leona Cadger of Eaton Rapids and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on September 17, 2007, from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with the Rev. Bobbie J. Weller of the Sunfield United Brethren Church, officiating. For those desiring memorial gifts may be made to the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Local #2406 Charlotte, in memory of Alyce E. Brown.
Dennis (Denny) P. Brown
Dennis (Denny) P. Brown, born in Albion, MI on June 15, 1936, died in Tavares, FL on March 9, 2007. Denny graduated from Eaton Rapids High School and spent 8 years in the Air Force then worked full time for the Michigan National Guard for 20 years. Denny also served as Commander and held other offices for the American Legion Post 15. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Stevens; step-father, Robert Stevens; father, Harry Brown; step-mother, Donna Brown; brothers, Lawrence (Larry) Brown and Ronald (Ronnie) Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Constance (Connie) Brown; two daughters, Trudy Kopyc of West Gardiner, Maine, Traci Brown of Augusta, Maine; 3 brothers, Dale (Eva) Brown of FL, Donald Brown of FL, Robert (Doris) Brown of Kentucky; 1 sister, Ruth (Ken) Cortright of Eaton Rapids; 7 grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held in Lansing on Friday, March 16, 2007.
