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Geraldine Brown
Geraldine Brown, 74, of Charlotte, died Saturday, July 28, 2007. Mrs. Brown was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank B. and Julia J. (Sweet) Hunsaker.
She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; and siblings Frank, Everett, and Dorothy.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Reginald; sons Daniel (Amy), Darry (Gina), and David (Lori); grandchildren Tiffany (Jeff) Pfeiffer, Heather, Brittany, Tory, Allie and Coy Brown; great-grandchild Zachary Pfeiffer; sister Eva Ruperd; and brothers Elmer Hunsaker of Cheboygan and Bob Hunsaker of Las Vegas.
Private family services will be held later.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and/or the University of Michigan Eye Bank. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Sue Brown
Sue Brown, 59, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007 in Lansing.
Sue was a member of the American Legion Post #491 of Leslie and life member of VFW Post #7309 of Mason.
She is preceded in death by her father, Arch Rogers Jr.
She was the loving mother of four children, Shelly (Thomas) Smith of Mason, Mindy (Brock) Spayd of Eaton Rapids, Todd (Theresa) Matthews of Newnan, Ga. and Montie (Sandra) Matthews of Eaton Rapids; her very loved 10 grandchildren, Josh and Sammi Smith, Courtney Barnett and Alyssa Spayd, Kelsey, Nik and Cole Matthews, Andy (Jessie) Ogston, Theresa and Cody Matthews; and two great grandchildren, Dominic Morrison and Aliza Ogston; mother, Maxine Miller of Eaton Rapids; two brothers, Harvey L. (Shirley) Rogers of Duck Lake, Arch Rogers III (Judy) of Gilbertsville, Ken.; half brother, Chip; six step-brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 at the Shell-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Legion, Leslie, Post #491 Women’s Auxiliary in memory of Sue Brown. Her family would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all of the wonderful people who helped Sue over the years.
Allyn Bruch
Allyn Leroy Bruch, 90, of Grand Ledge, died Jan. 2, 2007. Mr. Bruch was born March 6, 1916 in Dimondale, the son of Ervin and Nancy (Telfer) Bruch.
Mr. Bruch loved his children and grandkids and would often be called "Old Timer" or "Old Faithful".
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bruch; brother, Clarence Bruch; sisters, Ellen Dohnam and Marguerite Cramer.
He is survived by his daughters, Christina (Dave) Dickerson of Potterville and Cynthia Bruch; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Terry LaDuke officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Bright Hope Bible Church.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Robert Bruinsma
Robert Bruinsma, of Charlotte, our loving husband, father and papa passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Oct. 29, 2007 and is now home with his Lord and Savior. He was born on Dec. 3, 1926 the son of Carl and Emma (Karkau) Bruinsma in Lansing.
Mr. Bruinsma was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy during WWII where he participated in the battle of Okinawa. He was a very proud member of the crew of the Destroyer USS Ralph Talbot DD-390. He retired in 1991 from MSU where he served for 27 years as manager of the Union Building Store. He was a long time and faithful Spartan supporter. He was a member of VFW Post #701, Tin Can Sailors Association, Indianapolis Rescue and Recovery Association, the Kamikaze Survivor's Association, a lifetime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, and a member of the Del-Hi-Hos Senior Band. He was an avid harmonica player, who was self taught. The family would like to thank the staff of Great Lakes Family Hospice for their marvelous and tender care.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Emma Bruinsma; sister, Eileen (Don) Hoehn and niece, Carol Hoehn.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Natalie, who he married on May 15, 1954; son, Robert (Patricia); special grandson, Samuel and one grandchild on the way; sister-in-law, Jean (Tom) Johnson; nieces and nephews, Ray (Sandy) Buhl, Kathy (Dave) Kreiger, David (Jeanne) Buhl, Douglas Hoehn, Alan (JL) Hoehn; great nephews and niece, Christian Kreiger, Shaina Buhl and Kegan Buhl; special cousin, William (Romy) Bruinsma.
Funeral services were held Nov. 1 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing with the Rev. Jan G. Hite, officiating. Interment followed in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI.
Those desiring may make contributions to Redeemer Lutheran Church in memory of Mr. Bruinsma.
Bonnie Sue May Bryant
Bonnie Sue May Bryant, age 46, of Lynnwood, Wash., daughter of Ernest and Alberta May of Nashville, went to be with the Lord on June 18.
She was born in Lansing May 25, 1961 and graduated from Maple Valley School.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Alberta May, and sister, Daisy Joann May.
Surviving are her husband, Mark Bryant; daughters, Marie (Ryan) Osborn, and Carolyn Bryant; son, Michael Bryant; father, Ernest May Sr.; brothers, Ernest May Jr., John May, Richard May, Roger May, Ed May, and Paul May; sisters, Julie Wells, and Tina Croff; an many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 1.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Nashville Baptist Church in memory of Bonnie Bryant.
Zygmunt Brzycki
Zygmunt Brzycki, 83, of Olivet, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 after an extended illness. Mr. Brzycki was born May 27, 1924 in Perrinton, the son of Ignatz and Magdalena (Wonska) Brzycki and had been an area resident since 1926.
He served in the U. S. Marines from 1944 to 1947 during World War II on Iwo Jima. He was a retired co-owner of Eaton Monument Co. of Charlotte, was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church of Bellevue and was a member of the P.N.A. of Battle Creek.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Joseph, Adam, Stanley and Walter Kita, Edward Brzycki, Frank Briskie and Hattie Freeburn.
Surviving are, his wife of 58 years, Helen (Maresh) Brzycki; five children, Michael (Jackie) Brzycki of Nashville, Richard (Linda) Brzycki of Olivet, Susan (Al) Patterson of Bellevue, Patricia (Brian Bridson) of Laingsburg and Diane (Kevin) Brewbaker of Williamston; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral mass was held Sept. 5, 2007 at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue with Fr. William J. Koenigsknecht officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery, Charlotte.
Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Henry Buckingham
Henry Buckingham of Eaton Rapids, age 91, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 in Eaton Rapids. Henry was born January 23, 1916 in Aurelius Township, Ingham County, the son of Roy Orestas and Mary (Stout) Buckingham. He was a member of the Robbins United Methodist Church , and former board member and officer of the Eaton County Farm Bureau Co-op. Henry was a life-long farmer and instrumental in starting local Farm Bureau groups in Ingham County. He was a board member of the Farmers Home Administration and also a former Aurelius Twp. Treasurer. Preceded in death by his wife, Margery, in 2004; half-brother, Leland Strickney and 2 half-sisters, Leta Swift and Mia Bell Humphrey.
Henry is survived by 1 daughter, Barbara (Ron) Ried of Mason; 1 son, Roy (Carolyn) Buckingham of Eaton Rapids; 6 grandchildren, Pam (Ed) Downs of TX, Michael (Tricia) Ried of Holt, Dennis (Maggie) Ried of Waterford, Trudy (Will) Pendergraft of NC, Brent Buckingham and J.P. (Jennifer) Buckingham, all of Eaton Rapids; 8 great grandchildren, Trevor & Logan Downs, Michelle & Tiffany Ried, Amanda & Sophia Ried, Camryn & Carter Buckingham; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were held January 4, 2008 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids with Rev. Marty DeBow officiating. Interment followed at Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to either Robbins United Methodist Church or the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation in memory of Henry Buckingham.
Kent Buffenbarger
Kent E. “Buff” Buffenbarger, 58, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at his residence. Kent was born April 26, 1949 in Charlotte, the son of Franklin “Budd” and June (Shumaker) Buffenbarger and had lived in Grand Ledge and Charlotte.
He was a former General Motors employee, had operated Buffenbarger Plumbing and had served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War where he was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club.
He was preceded in death by his mother, June (Shumaker) Buffenbarger in 2001.
Surviving are, two daughters, Rachel (John) Remy of Lansing and Jessica Buffenbarger of Grand Ledge; five grandchildren, Lauren Ostertag, Andrew Buffenbarger, Paige Remy, Alyssa Buffenbarger and Jonathon Remy; his father, Franklin “Budd” Buffenbarger of Sagola, MI and his sister, Cherry Buffenbarger of Menominee, MI.
Funeral services were held Oct. 30, 2007 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with VFW Chaplain Gordon Phillips officiating. Interment with Military Honors was held in the Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI.
Dorothy M. “Buffy” Buffington
Dorothy M. “Buffy” Buffington, 80, of Lansing, passed away Jan. 29, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 2, 1926 in Lansing, and had lived in Lansing all of her life.
Mrs. Buffington was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, and had worked as a cashier for Lansing Community College for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She was a volunteer for 10 years as a cashier in the gift shop at Ingham Regional Medical Center and also volunteered with the Mint City Jammers in St. Johns. She, along with her husband, founded the Toe-Ticklers Square Dancing Club in Potterville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair in 1977; and by her parents, Violet and Jerry Ecker.
Surviving are three sons, Bob (Pat) Buffington of Lansing, Tom (Dennise) Buffington of Charlotte and Jerry Buffington of Missouri; daughter, Susan (Bob) Hundt of Lansing; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Feb. 1 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with The Rev. Neil Davis officiating. Interment followed in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in memory of Dorothy Buffington.
