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Elizabeth White
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise White, 81, of Eaton Rapids, leaving frailty, family and friends behind, Elizabeth Louise White finished her gracious life among us on Sunday, March, 182, 007. No longer limited by what is seen, Betty lives on in God’s presence, while waiting for her loved ones to follow. Entering the busy world of Fredrick and Henrietta Worgul on Dec. 8, 1925, she, along with 11 siblings, filled their Canonsburg, Pa. home with action, music and all the things children do.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ernest, John, Fredrick “Fritz”, Edward, Donald; and sisters, Margaret Gray and Martha Towar.
Stories will be told about her life when a child, a young bride to Harold White (of Eaton Rapids), a mother to David (Melanie) White of Lansing.
She is also survived by sisters, Henrietta Prether of Haslett, Dorothy Kosht of Lansing; brothers, Robert (Shirley) Worgul, David (Ann) Worgul both of Lansing; many nie3ces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews who were blessed by her generous love, so typical of who she was. Her singing, her laughter, her Skip-Bo maneuvers, and her Scrabble fame will revisit many. And, of course, scents of pastries and pies will remind us of dear Betty. She touched and calmed our lives in so many ways. After finishing Canonsburg School and marrying Harold, Betty worked (and loved it) among the students at The Michigan School for the Blind for more than 20 years.
Actively involved with Concerned Women of America, she traveled occasionally to Washington, D.C. for conferences. She also traveled to Europe with Harold, especially enjoying Scotland and Switzerland. Her life was full, her touch deep, and her love was unforgettable.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. March 21 at the Columbia Road Baptist Church, 5000 W. Columbia, Mason, with interment following at Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to either Gideon’s International or Columbia Road Baptist Church in memory of Elizabeth White.
Frederick White
Frederick Michael White, 75, originally from West Branch, passed away at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, on Wednesday, the 26th of December. Fred was born Feb. 21, 1932 in Bay City, MI, but moved to the West Branch area with his family.
He met Shirley over 52 years ago and they were married for 50 years this past November. Fred worked with the Ogemaw County Road Commission before attending college at Michigan State University where he graduated with a degree in Agriculture. Fred started his teaching career, one that would span 28 years, in Lexington, MI. Later he found his way back home to West Branch where his family built a home in Edwards Township. He continued his teaching career at Ogemaw Heights High School and went on to obtain two Master Degrees.
Fred was known throughout the West Branch/Rose City community and was influential in many various charities and organizations. Fred began the Christmas House over 20 years ago and that charitable institution is still active today. Fred was an elder and pastor at the local Community of Christ Church and participated in the community Christian Hope Ministries. His love of Youth Ministries was evident in his many involvements with various church youth groups. His other passion was gardening and his gardens were quite famous for the meticulous care and abundant growth obvious in them.
Fred is survived by his wife, Shirley (Spencer) and their three children, Leslie Garn (Marten) of Charlotte, Alan (Cammi) of Williamston and Tracy Carlson (Randy) of Charlotte. Fred also has nine grandchildren and in 2005 moved to Charlotte to be closer to his family.
Fred had grown very ill over the last five years and battled afflictions in and out of the hospital. The visitation and funeral, at Steuernol and McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch, took place Saturday, Dec. 29. Elder Ray Valley, a former West Branch resident, officiated. Fred will be laid to rest at Brookside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community of Christ Youth Ministries in Charlotte.
Lawrence White
Lawrence E. White, 93, of Olivet, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at the Christian Elder Care, Olivet. Mr. White was born May 28, 1914 in Olivet, the son of Claude and Mildred (Harpster) White.
He was a 1932 graduate of Olivet Community Schools (now Olivet High School), graduated from Olivet College in 1935 and graduated with his Masters Degree from Michigan State College in 1937. In 1937 he began his employment as a Metalurgist with United States Steel in Gary, Indiana from where he retired in 1972. He returned to Olivet in 1978. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall, was a member of the Olivet Lions Club, he delivered Meals On Wheels in the Olivet area and was a dedicated Horticulturist.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne H. (Stiglich) White on May 9, 2004 and by his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" White.
Surviving are, two sons, Claude White of Indianapolis, IN and Charles (Margery) White of Farmington Hills, MI; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mass of the Christian Burial was held Oct. 11, 2007 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall with Fr. Stephen Naas officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery, Olivet.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Olivet College, Olivet, MI. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Mary Lou Whitney
Mary Lou Whitney, 75, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Potterville and Traverse City, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at the Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Whitney was born March 18, 1932, the daughter of Ray and Mary (Smith) Page.
She had worked as a precision grinder at World Magnetics for many years before her retirement. She also made the computer chip for the camera that took pictures on the moon.
Mrs. Whitney was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was known for her great sense of humor. Mary Lou enjoyed dancing and was a feisty competitor in everything she did. She enjoyed cooking at home for her family and friends and for Potterville Elementary School.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Bob Page, Ray Page, Jr., sister, Beryl Fields and brothers-in-law, Carl Hayden, Phillip Nightengale, Robert Hickox and Don, Wayne and Robert Whitney.
She is survived by her husband, Russell, sons, Danny (Mary) Whitney, David Whitney, and Rusty (Mary) Whitney, all of Traverse City; grandchildren; Danielle, Brandon, Ian, Brent, Debbie and Danny and great grandchildren Ceaser and Ruby; brothers, Jack (Betty) Page of Charlotte, Don (Elaine) Page of Charlotte, Ernie (Eloise) Page of Reno, Nev., Roger (Beth) Page of Olivet, Dennis (Joyce) Page of Denton, Tx.; and sisters-in-law, Patricia Page of Charlotte, Orpha Hayden, Gloria Hickox, Verda Nightingale and Maxine (Earl) Cady, all of Potterville, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held April 10 at Pray Funeral Home, with her nephew, Todd Page officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
If desired memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Helen (Cupp) Whittemore
Helen (Cupp) Whittemore of Tempe, Arizona passed away on July 25, 2007 at the age of 95. Helen was born in Eaton Rapids on May 5, 1912 to Don and Myrtie (Freer) Cupp. She married Merle W. Whittemore on May 23, 1931 and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1995. Helen and Merle were the original owners of the Whittemore Restaurant in Eaton Rapids. They moved to Arizona in 1952.
Helen is survived by her loving children, Betty (Don) Bothwell of Sun Lakes, AZ and Merle W. (Glee) Whittemore, Jr. of Vallecito, CA; her 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brothers, Donald and Edmund Cupp; sister, Doris Long and sister-in-law, Rosamond Cupp all of Eaton Rapids. Her granddaughter Wendy (Whittemore) Hunt, and brother Roy Cupp preceded her in death.
Interment will be in Vallecito, CA.
Horace Keith Whittum
Horace Keith Whittum of Eaton Rapids, age 83, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 in Charlotte. Horace was born March 15, 1923 in Brookfield Township, the son of Carl and Zenith (Walworth) Whittum. He graduated in the Eaton Rapids High School Class of 1941. Horace worked with his father on the family farm and retired as a partner of Whittum Gravel Company, both of which were located on Whittum Road. He plowed snow for over 50 years throughout Eaton Rapids, was an amateur radio operator (WA8CSU), and belonged to several Ford Model A Clubs, owning a number of Model A, B, and one Model C cars. Horace has been known to frequent many of coffee shop or two. Preceded in death by his wife, Hildred, (Feb. 14, 2005).
Horace is survived by 2 sons, James W. (Diana) Whittum of Springport and Thomas C. Whittum of Washington D.C.; 2 grandchildren, Jim (Rebekah) Whittum and Jeremy Whittum, all of Eaton Rapids; 4 great grandchildren, Cody, Katy, Donovan and Brittany Whittum; sister, Bethel (Roger) Kikendall of Eaton Rapids; 3 nieces, Kathy, Carolyn and Annette.
Memorial services are being planned for a later date. Arrangements are by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
Joshua Widenhofer
Joshua Patrick Widenhofer, 27, beloved husband of Kristin (Fajnor) Widenhofer and loving father of Patience and Grace, passed away at his home on April 20, after his battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1979.
He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1997 as well as Indiana University where he earned a degree in culinary art along with his wife. He was a chef at the Ritz Carlton in Cleveland. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and daughters, cooking gourmet meals, baking bread, and studying and fellowship with other servants of his Lord Jesus Christ. He was a music lover and had a passion for life that was obvious to all that meet him.
His smile and blue eyes could make a lasting impression, but it was his amazing personality and sense of humor that people always spoke of and will remember most. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kristin (Fajnor) Widenhofer; daughters. Patience and Grace; parents, SueAnn Kerry of PA and Bill Armstrong of CA; mother-in-law, Tyfanie (the late Sherman) Garity; he was the grandson of Victoria (Kay) Dunmyer and the late Ralph "Pappy" Widenhofer; and nephew of Lucy, Gilbert, Barbie, Debbie, David, Deanna, and the late Ralph "Pat" Widenhofer. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, inlaws, and friends.
There will be a perennial memory garden in Josh's honor at 460 Conner Rd, Parker PA 16049 and a trust has been set up for Patience and Grace Widenhofer at Eaton Federal Savings Bank, 109 S Main St., Nashville MI 49073.
A memorial service was held at the Church of God of Prophecy Rt. 68 Rimersburgh PA 16248 May 5 at 3 p.m.
Burrell Wight
Burrell A. Wight, 73, of Bellevue, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at the Eaton Community Hospice House, Charlotte. Mr. Wight was born Jan. 5, 1934 in Bellevue Township, the son of Paul and Nora (Wood) Wight and was a lifelong Bellevue resident.
He was a 1952 graduate of Bellevue High School and was employed as a millwright for Post Cereals retiring in 1989 after 37 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Reuben Wight.
Surviving are, his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Ann (Hegwood) Wight; four children, Michael (Anne) Wight of Newport, MI, Brenda (Joel) Young of Charlotte, Sharon (Craig) Curtis of Sebring, FL and Annette (Andrew) Jones of Sebring, FL; 11 grandchildren and seven siblings, Delores (Paul) Ford of Hammond, WI, Phyllis Waltman of Battle Creek, Peggy (DeWayne) Jones of Dowling, Dale (Lois) Wight of St. Cloud, FL, Virginia Wight of Bellevue, Paul (Marie) Wight, Jr. of Bellevue and Sally Wight of Bellevue.
Funeral services were held Oct. 22, 2007 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue.
Memorial contributions may go to the Eaton Community Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
Charles Williams
Charles Madison Williams, 87, of Charlotte, died Feb. 17, 2007 after a short illness at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte. He was born in Highwood Nov. 20, 1919 the son of Milton and Marie (Winn) Williams.
On May 24, 1944, Charles married Ilene Julia (Smalley) Williams. His military service in the U.S. Army was from September 1941 to December 1945. He left the Army with the rank of Sergeant. He was a carpenter for 20 years, then a conductor on the railroad for 22 years, retiring at age 59. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Eagles and The Moose. Golf was Charles favorite past time. For the last 25 years he was a regular at the Olivet Country Club Golf Course.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Teresa Laing; two sisters and one brother.
He is survived by his wife, Ilene; two children, Charlene (John) Vandekieft of Grand Ledge and Dennis (Nancy) Williams of Ann Arbor; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brother, Gerald Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charles name can be made to Eaton Community Hospice of Charlotte.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
