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Mary Lou Bugbee
Mary Lou Bugbee of Mason, MI, age 56, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Mary Lou was born September 19, 1950 in Jackson, the daughter of Lewis and Elsie (Chatfield) Bugbee. She was an EMT for Hayes Green Beach ambulance and later worked as an orderly at Ingham Medical Center.
She is survived by her mother, Elsie Bugbee of Mason; sister, Julie (Michael) Brandt of Eaton Rapids; brother, William (Marion) Bugbee of Mason; 2 nephews, Mike and Bill Brandt; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Services were held Monday, July 2, 2007 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Rev. Steve Aikin of Aurelius Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Aurelius Baptist Church in memory of Mary Lou Bugbee.
Bertha Belle (Lasley) Bullen
Bertha Belle (Lasley) Bullen of Holt (formerly Eaton Rapids & Mason), age 91, died December 11, 2007. Born in Omaha, NE, on October 14, 1916, Bertha was the eldest child of William H. and Bernice B. (Humphrey) Lasley. Following her father’s death, Bertha and her 4 sisters came in 1928 to live at the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, MI. Bertha held a life-long gratitude to the VFW for their role in keeping the five Lasley sisters together. Bertha graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1936, and after receiving nurses training in Omaha, returned to Michigan to marry Fred E. Bullen of Mason in 1938. Bertha and Fred were in love for life, and shared this love with their five children. Bertha practiced nursing at Eaton Rapids Community Hospital for over 15 years. She will be remembered most for the love she gave her family, the care she gave her patients, and the warmth and humor she shared with everyone she met. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ruth Johnson and Wilma Davison, both of Eaton Rapids, her beloved husband Fred, and their son Fred Lewis.
She is survived by two sisters, Josephine Rodosovich of Williamsburg, VA, and Wanda Price of Omaha, NE, four children, Joseph E. (Agnes) Bullen of Charlotte, Rex E. (Ruth) Bullen of Ontonagon, Bernetta (Michael) Olin of Wacousta, and Bertha Bullen (James Kruse) of Okemos, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held December 15th at the Skinner Funeral Home. Interment followed at the Bunker Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may honor Bertha’s memory with a donation to the VFW National Home for children in Eaton Rapids, the Courts of Holt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Holt, or In-House Hospice Solutions in Southfield.
Betty Butler
Betty J. (Guthrie) Butler, 82, of Charlotte, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 at the Eaton Community Hospice House. Mrs. Butler was born March 18, 1925 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Frank J. and Vivian Marie (Nichols) Guthrie and was a lifelong Eaton County resident.
She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Charlotte.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Thurman H. Butler; son, Rodney J. Butler and sister, Phyllis Guthrie.
Surviving are, four daughters, Sherry L. (Don) Sampson of Olivet, Julie A. Reynolds of New Port Richey, FL, Suzanne McCulloch of Lansing and Carrie L. (Jeff) Shellenbarger of Eaton Rapids; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one brother, Robert (Nancy) Guthrie of Walhalla, MI.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Aug. 15, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Charlotte with Pastor Robert Crouch officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the First Baptist Church or the Eaton Community Hospice.
Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Samuel Wayne Byer
Samuel Wayne Byer, age 73 of Holt and formerly of Eaton Rapids died Monday, March 12, 2007 following a terminal illness. Samuel was born October 21, 1933 in Eaton Rapids the son of Samuel Martin and Bertha Mae (Simpson) Byer. Sam was a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and served and retired from the United States Air Force as an Officer. He worked for the State of Michigan and retired as Director of Data Development. Sam was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a former member of the Eaton Rapids Little Theatre and a former member of the Eaton Rapids Barber Shop Quartet. Preceding him in death were his wife Julia (Norris) Byer; son, Christopher Byer; and 6 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are 3 sons, Jeff Byer of Holt, Craig (Tomoko) Byer of Columbus, OH, and Scott (Fonda) Byer of Springport; daughter-in-law, Tami Byer of Holt; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 16, 2007 from the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids. Burial followed in the Rosehill Cemetery. The family was served by the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in memory of Samuel Wayne Byer.
Mae E. Byers
Mae E. Byers, 99, of Grand Ledge, passed away March 6, 2007.
Born Feb. 27, 1908 in Sterlingville, Mich., she was the oldest living member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Grand Ledge.
She was preceded in death by husband Arthur in 1987.
She is survived by daughters, Jean (Russell) Brown of Grand Ledge, and Judith (Donald) Dobbelaire of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Theora Voss of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, Rev. John Baumgartner officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Congregational Church would be appreciated.
Thelma Elizabeth Cameron
Thelma Elizabeth Cameron of Eaton Rapids, age 81, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007 in Albion. Thelma was born September 8, 1925 in Paragould, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Albert and Edith May (Ayers) Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Cameron in 1990.
She is survived by 3 children, Dee (Don) Kelly of Eaton Rapids, Darrell (Nolita) Cameron of Columbia, TN, Jeannette Sue (Ward) Tackett of Albion; 6 grandchildren, Teresa (Randy) Auge, Allen (Angie) Kelly, Candida (Scott) Hall, Derek Cameron, Angela Cameron, John Jankovic,; 5 great grandchildren, Ray & Brett Auge, Don Kelly, Chris & Nathan Hall; sister, Violet (Simms) Martin of Williford, AR; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. today, January 23, 2007 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids with Greg Steer of the Holt Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation in memory of Thelma E. Cameron.
Emma L. Campbell
Emma L. Campbell, 71, of Dimondale, died Jan. 30, 2007 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Mrs. Campbell was born April 11, 1935 in Potterville, a daughter of George and Louise (Ellsworth) Proctor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Campbell in 1981.
Surviving are two daughters, Rose (Ed) Hodges of Charlotte and Sheri (Erica) Campbell of Lansing; grandson, Eric D. James; sister, Patricia (Jim) Lecato of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Feb. 3 at Field & Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale, with Pastor Don Woolum officiating. Interment was in Dimondale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Campbell, Jim Lecato, Kemie Marciniak, Brahm Price, Dennis Sage and Travis Sage. Memorial contributions may be made to Ingham Regional Medical Center - Chi Heart Department.
Harold L. Campbell
Harold L. Campbell, 89, of Sunfield, passed away May 5 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing.
Mr. Campbell was born in Roxand Township July 22, 1917 a son of Loren and Stella (Spalding) Campbell. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Motor Wheel.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Allene Mullins; son, Loren Fred Campbell, and brother, Donald Campbell.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Annie Margaret; daughters, JoAnne (Dennis) Clay of Charlotte and Patricia (Clair) Hewitt of Sunfield; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Maryetta Taylor of Sunfield; sister-in-law, Charlotte Ella Campbell of Sunfield; nieces and nephews.
Services were held May 9 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Pat Arnold, Trey Graves, Joe Hewitt, Rob Hickling, Tim Morales, Jason Mullins and Dan Taylor.
Contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, 1215 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915.
Edward W. Carpenter
Edward W. Carpenter, 81, of Lansing, formerly of Charlotte died May 4.
He was born in Missaukee County, Mich. Feb. 4, 1926 the son of Edward and Ethel (McCalmont) Carpenter and has been a Charlotte resident for 38 years before relocating back to Lansing eight years ago. He was a retired vice-president of Michigan National Bank, Charlotte, was a member of the Charlotte Rotary Club and a member of the First Congregational Church UCC in Charlotte.
He was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Shirley J. (Feier) Carpenter; children, Kevin (Cindy) Carpenter of Columbia, Tenn., Lois (Rudi) Semen of Lansing and Leland (Susan) Carpenter of Whitehall; grandchildren, Katrina (Mike) Kutzleb, Jamie (Tom) King, Andrew Carpenter, Shawn Semen and Mark Semen and great-grandchild, Caleb King.
Services were held May 7 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Philip Hobson officiating. Interment followed in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church Capital Campaign. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
Terry L. Carpenter
Terry L. Carpenter, 52, of Charlotte, died Thursday, March 8, 2007. Mr. Carpenter was born June 10, 1954 in Lansing, the son of Harry and Evelyn (Good) Carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry; and grandparents, Gale and Inez Good.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kriss; children, Jason (Denise) Carpenter of Grand Rapids, Christopher (Rebecca) Carpenter of Texas, Heather (Andy) Scrivens of Colorado and Trisha (Sean) Schwartz of Charlotte; brother, Tom Carpenter, who died March 9, 2007; sisters, Sheila (Jerry) Eldridge, Sandy Carpenter and Ron Betts and Sherry (Lewis) Eberly.
Funeral services were held for Terry and his brother Thomas at 11 a.m. March 14 at Pray Funeral Home with Chuck Jensen officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
