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Bonnie Kay Morales
Bonnie Kay Morales, 64, of Bellevue, died June 17, 2007.
Mrs. Morales was born April 4, 1943 the daughter of Olney and Mary (Odom) Hollandsworth. Mrs. Morales was a registered nurse, attended the Olivet Congregational Church and was a member of the Michigan Nurses Association. She enjoyed camping, bird watching and flower gardening. Mrs. Morales loved spending time with her family, was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing for family gatherings, and loved her new home. Bonnie was an avid NASCAR fan.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond and Jerry; sisters, Connie Evans in 2003 and Dorothy Mowers in 2007.
She is survived by her husband Bob; son, Robert Ryan Cooper; her friend Casey; stepson, Robert (Joey) Morales; stepdaughter, Lisa (Kent) Rudlaff; six grandchildren; sister, Millie (Bob) Canavan; brother, Thomas (Audrey) Hollandsworth; brother-in-law, Howard Evans; two nieces; five nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 22 at the Olivet Congregational Church, Olivet, with Greg Morrison officiating. Interment will be at Porter Cemetery next to her sister Connie.
Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Carol Sue Morrison
Carol Sue Morrison, 64, of Albion, passed away May 8 at her residence.
She was born in Olivet Jan. 18, 1943 to John E. and Jennie (Nettleton) Morrison. September of 1961 she married Robert B. Farlin in Charlotte. He preceded her in death.
Carol worked for St. Lawrence Diamond-Dale Nursing Home in Lansing, retiring in 1996. She enjoyed crocheting and the Home Shopping network.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janette Gruel; brothers, Ernest, Harry and Egbert Morrison.
She is survived by sons, Robert Farlin of Albion, Gregory Farlin of Litchfield; daughters, Tammie Parks of Albion and Barbara Farlin of Angola, Ind.; sisters, Clauda Smith of Quincy, Janice (Don) Barnett of Olivet, Sandra (Harry) Smith of Coldwater; brothers, Francis Morrison of Lansing, Roger (Pat) Morrison of Saginaw; sister-in-laws, Ida (Belle) Morrison, Ellen Morrison, both of Charlotte; brother-in-law, Earl (Mike) Young of Springport; 13 grandchildren;; and six great-grandchildren.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be services held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Albion Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, Albion.
Victor E. Moss
Victor Earl Moss, age 89, of Bushnell, died Friday, July 20, 2007 in Wildwood. He was born in Springport, MI. He was a farmer in agriculture, and worked at Eaton Stamping.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie C. Moss of Bushnell; son, Ronald Kent (Cheryl) Moss of Bushnell; daughter, Laurali Kaye Dack of Hickory Corners, MI; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell.
Craig Forrest Mossholder
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” That Special Olympics oath befits our son, Craig Forrest Mossholder of Lansing, formerly of Eaton Rapids, who was born Jan. 4, 1964 and passed Dec. 14, after a lifetime of both physical and mental debilitation and challenge, at the age of 43.
To “win” is given new meaning by special needs folks. In his early days it meant to have some appetite, sleep well and have less pain. Craig learned the meaning of courage early. This never dulled his positive nature of trust in others. In later years, Craig left home to adjust to numerous Community Mental Health group homes, and new staff and friends to kids. As a big Beatles and Elvis fan, he was always eager to share his enthusiasm. Quick witted and empathetic, he gave of himself as he could best; spreading smiles.
We are so grateful for the chance to know an indomitable spirit. But also grateful to the army of good people who have eased Craig’s bumpy path, such as the Eaton Rapids school system, CMH staff and workers, the Special Olympics opportunities, the Sea Cruisers Band friendship, the Transitions North workplace, as well as family, friends and many others. So much of this crazy world is good. You could say Craig lived (as in the Beatles song, “The long and winding road”), but (unlike their “All you need is love”) Craig’s life took a great deal of work as well. Thank you and may God bless you, everyone.
Who will crack jokes with me now? Who will ask me “Mom, how are you?”
Craig is survived by his parents, Royce and Margaret “Maggi” Mossholder of Eaton Rapids; brothers, Roy (Kim) Mossholder and children, Meagan & Monica of Ft. Meyers, Fla., Brian Mossholder and children, Brandon, Kyle & Nicholas and their mother, Deb, all of Bloomfield Hills, Blake (Amy) Mossholder and children, Jacob, Casey & Madison of Mason; and uncle, Neil (Nancy) Mossholder of Ala.
He was preceded in death by his brother Mark Mossholder in 2005. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be directed to Special Olympics, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, in memory of Craig Mossholder. Dear son, you were brave in the attempt. We will miss you. Go in peace at last. Always loving you – Mom, Dad and family.
Walter Martin Mulkey
Walter Martin Mulkey of Eaton Rapids, age 97, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Lansing.
Born in Oklahoma on September 12, 1909, Walter Mulkey farmed with his family and neighbors before traveling to Michigan where he worked many jobs before opening a used car lot, which quickly progressed into a new car lot, selling Plymouth and Desoto cars. Soon he expanded his business to include farm machinery, home appliances, real estate, etc. After many years of successful business, he sold the business and became a Stock Broker in Lansing. Walter retired to his farm in Eaton Rapids where he continued to divide and sell property. Our beloved father and grandfather will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by his son, Gene Mulkey (1994); brother, Joe Mulkey; and sister, Eunice Selvey-Mulkey.
Walter is survived by 1 daughter (with Ruby), Dorothy Mulkey, M.D. of Flushing; 1 son (with Joyce), Jeff Mulkey of East Lansing; 2 grandchildren, Douglas and Charlie Mulkey of Eaton Rapids.
Funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids, with Rev. Marty DeBow officiating. Interment will follow at Brickyard Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Dick Mulvaine
James Richard “Dick” Mulvaine, 70, of Olivet, died Nov. 7, 2007 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born Oct. 12, 1937, the son of Donald H. and E. Margaret (Walsh) Mulvaine in Battle Creek.
Dick worked as a cook at Olivet College for 22 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judith Gay Mulvaine.
He is survived by his siblings, Susan (David) Crilly of Burlington, Donna (Bernard) Jettner of Battle Creek, Sandy (Kurt) Koch of East Leroy, David (Diane) Mulvaine of Bolingbrook, Illinois, Deonna Loughman of Sidney, Montana, Trecia (Scott) Gillett of Hawaii, and Todd (Mary) Mulvaine of Ceresco, He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Dick’s Irish heritage was very important to him and he enjoyed his travels to Ireland. He loved to cook for his family and was known for his kindness and generosity to everyone and his love for children.
Funeral services took place Nov. 12 at the funeral home with Pastor David Mulvaine, First Baptist Church, Woodridge, Illinois, officiating. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may go to NPR through WMUK, Kalamazoo or WKAR, East Lansing.
The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home.
Scott Music
Scott Music of Litchfield, MI formerly of Springport, age 79, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2007 in Marshall. Scott was born September 20, 1927 in Bonanza, KY, the son of Jesse and Ocie Leigh (Whitaker) Music. He operated his own auto body shop in Brunswick, GA, and later worked for Red’s Body Shop in Litchfield. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann (Gibbons), and son, Larry Scott Music.
He is survived by 1 daughter, Brenda Kay Jolin of Litchfield; 1 son, Terry Lee Music of Coldwater; 5 grandchildren, Jason and Angie Music, Michelle Music, Phillip Music and Darwin Eubank, Ill; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, George Music of Eaton Rapids, Jeff (Henrietta) Music of Marshall; sister, Genoia “June” Lawson of Clifford, MI; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 6, 2007 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Interment followed at Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids.
Barbara Myers
Barbara Ann (Yocum) Myers left this world on July 30, 2007, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Basking Ridge, NJ.
She was born July 10, 1915, in Royal Oak, daughter of Elizabeth and Oliver Yocum. her father died of TB when she was three and her mother when she was 9. She was lovingly raised by Lee and Clover Rumsey at their dairy farm in West Windsor. She loved them and had a wonderful childhood. She always considered how very fortunate she was to have such a caring family raise her as their own. She always considered herself a Rumsey and genuinely loved her sister, Ozelma.
She attended West Windsor School through the eighth grade where Ozelma was the teacher and then went to Lansing to West Junior High School where she met her life-long friend, Peg Powell. She graduated in 1932 at age 16 from Lansing Central High School. Barbara was accepted at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, but was too young to attend; so she enrolled in Lansing Business School, completing two years in one. She accepted a position as secretary to Murray Van Wagoner, State Highway Commissioner. One of her memorable missions in that position was to escort President and Eleanor Roosevelt on their train ride through Lansing.
Barbara married A. W. Myers, the local Potterville doctor, on New Year’s Eve 1937 and moved to Potterville with Marilyn, daughter of his deceased first wife. They summered at Duck Lake until 1948 and then she and “Doc” built a home at Mullet Lake where all the members of the family visited and had great times together. She preceded her husband in getting her pilot’s license in 1946 and they flew all over the Midwest and Florida as members of the Paul Bunyan Clan, a group of like-minded pilots. She was a very accomplished aviatrix and never suffered a flying incident.
Her sons, David and Jim, were her entire life and they were always there for her. Barbara lived in Potterville from 1937 through 1978 until “Doc” retied. After a short while in Charlotte, she moved first to Lansing and then lived in Haslett until 2004. After her sons went to college, Barbara resumed working for the State of Michigan, specifically Senators Guy VanderJagt and Gill Bursley, Representative Remer VanTil. During those years, she was actively involved with the Eaton County Red Cross, the Michigan Cancer Society, and served as president of the Eaton County Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Eaton County Medical Auxiliary, and was president of the State Medical Society Auxiliary. Barbara went with the Michigan Delegation to the World’s Fair in 1964 as part of the Michigan Committee accompanying then Governor George Romney. During that visit she had an o-opportunity to meet Arthur Godfrey and Danny Thomas as part of her hosting for Michigan. In the later years of state service, she shared responsibilities with Phyllis dell, as the personal secretary of Governor William G. Milliken.
She renewed many Capitol friendships when she moved to Lansing and Haslett and traveled extensively with her dear friend, Peg Powell, to Europe and Scandinavia. One of her favorite trips was to China just after it was opened to travelers. She continued actively golfing until she was 85 and was an expert bridge player throughout her life.
She was predeceased by her husband, A. W. “Doc” Myers; her beloved sister, Ozelma Lockwood; and stepdaughter, Marilyn Payne of Kalamazoo.
Surviving are her sons, James W. Myers MD (Dorothy) of Houston, Texas and David M. Myers, MD (Sue Ellen) of Mendham, NJ; grandchildren, Gregory Myers of Ashland, Mass., Bradford Myers of Ashland, Mass., Holly Gauthier of Andover, Mass., Courtney Miglietta of Norwood, NJ and Dana Myers of Houston, Texas; great grandchildren, Alessandra, Giovanni and Madison Miglietta, Carter and Logan Cauthier, Reed Huffmeyer, and David Myers II. She was blessed with two wonderful nieces, Lee Ann (Wolford) Kendall, and her children, Robert and Adam, plus Autumn (Wolford) Zick and her daughters, Erica and Andrea. Her nieces and their children greatly enriched her life. Also surviving are Marilyn’s children, Gordon, Larry and David Smith of Grand Rapids; Barbara and Deborah Janosek of Kalamazoo, and Gainesville, Fla. respectively, and Alice and Ray Brown of Cooper, Mich. and Rio Rancho, NM respectively, and many great grandchildren from Marilyn’s family. She also leaves her profoundly loved niece, Clover Lee (Wolford) King of East Lansing.
Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing. Interment followed at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. She was laid to rest with Ozelma. Out-of-state arrangements were handled by the Bailey Funeral Home of Mendham, NJ.
