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Elizabeth 'Betty' Mitchell
83, formerly of Charlotte and Midland, died Saturday, September 6, 2003, in Charlotte. Mrs. Mitchell was born October 21, 1919 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Frederick Alexander and Elizabeth May (Devine) Forney. She attended Colorado Springs High School graduating in 1937. She attended the University of Denver and University of Michigan Library League Chairperson, greeting and helping entertain guest speakers and entertainers and was chairperson of Town and Campus and helped start up the Northwood Gallery. While in Charlotte she was a member of the Charlotte Women's Club and attended St. John Episcopal Church. She and her husband spent their retirement years until 1995 between Torch Lake, Arizona. Surviving are her son, John F. Mitchell; daughter, Shirley M. Potts; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 14, 2003, at St John Episcopal Church in Charlotte, with The Rev Dr. Carol Spangenberg officiating. Interment will be in Midland Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. If desired memorial contributions maybe made to Hayes Green Beach Hospital or Northwood University.

Janet Kay Nighbert
61, of Charlotte, Michigan the daughter of O'Dean and Madaline (Yeargin) Harris. She is survived by nephews Ken (Becky) Harris of Delton, MI. and Michael (Theresa) Harris of Charlotte, mother Madaline Harris of Charlotte, and brother Ken W. Harris of Michigan, died September 13, 2003. Mrs. Barrette was born April 29, 1952 in Battle Creek, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father Jack Wallace in 1994. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. Visitation will be 7-9 PM, Monday and 2-4 & 7-9 PM, Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan died Sunday, September 14, 2003. Marion was employed by the Charlotte Public Schools for more than twenty-five years. She organized the Charlotte Paraprofessional Support Association/MEA local and served as its president and MEA Representative Assembly delegate for several years. She enjoyed working at Galewood Elementary School where she used her artistic talent, creativity and love of reading to make the media center a special place for children to learn. She especially valued her friendships with the Galewood Elementary School faculty, staff and many friends. Marion was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Whitinger; father, Elwood Whitinger; and nephew, Daniel Tuckey and is survived by four sisters, Lucille Tuckey of Charlotte, Wilma Campbell of Charlotte, Leila (Dick Grossman) Whitinger of Anoka, Minnesota, Linda (Matt) Silvas of Charlotte, and one brother, John (Sue) Whitinger of Odessa, Michigan, died Thursday, September 25, 2003. Mr. Smith was born August 17, 1936 in Charlotte, Michigan, formerly of Charlotte, died September 26, 2003. Mrs. Hodges was born September 11, 1904 in Douglas, Florida, Randy Hodges, Jerry Hodges and Caroline (James) Buford, all of Taylor, 17 great grandchildren, 27 great great grandchildren, and sister-in-law Vera Conklin of Hickory Corners. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Hodges in 1981, son Richard Hodges in 1998, granddaughter Anna May Bodell in 1996 and son-in-law Leonard Bodell in 1998. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, Michigan, died Friday, October 03, 2003. Ms. Lea was born September 18, 1948, in Charlotte, MI, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Bisel) Lea. Ms. Lea enjoyed the local Grange dances, round dancing, square dancing, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her father Robert, brother Robert (Teresa) Lea Jr. of Charlotte, nephews Robert Lea III and his fiance' Rene Boynton, Christopher Eugene Lea, and Jason Carroll Lea and his girl friend Tonya Patterson, great nieces Halie Michelle Lea and Paige Marie Lea. She was preceded in death by her mother Marie in 1995. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Karen Wheat officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home.

Robert Allen Tomlinson
59, of Charlotte, Vermontville, and brothers Ron (Pat) Tomlinson and Chuck (Brenda) Tomlinson of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his father William Tomlinson, mother Mildred Carter in 1996 and brother Bill Tomlinson. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Bret McAtee officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, Michigan, died Friday, October 10, 2003. Mrs. King was born November 12, 1922, in Lansing, Vermontville, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brother Milo (Ruth) Griswold of Greenville, and sister Margaret Stevens of Cadillac. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold King in 1972. A graveside service was held Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Phil Hobson officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Nebraska. She and her husband Joseph F. Smith, who preceded her in death in 1957, were Charlotte area farmers. She was a member of the Eaton County Farm Bureau and St. Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Madry, Mary (Donald) Wadsten, Anne (Gerald) Kent, four grandchildren, Mary (Glenn) Shook, Kristine (Jeffrey) Hynes, Teresa (Thomas) Gloden, John (Denise) Kent and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, daughter, Elsie in 2002, son in law Louis Madry in 2000, brothers Frank, Joseph, John, and sister Ann. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Building Fund, Eaton County Medical Facility Activities Fund or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital.

David L. Heilman
of Grand Rapids, Michigan. David graduated from Michigan. David was active with the Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan and DeGage Ministries, a soup kitchen in Grand Rapids, Michigan; sister Krista (Rob) Sheldon of Nashville, Texas and Royal and Mildred Kirby of Ionia, Georgia, Mark Wiley of Charlotte, Michigan, Raeann Volkmann of Phelps, Wisconsin, Sandra LaMont of Carson City, Michigan, Gail (Paris) Carpenter of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, 49010 or DeGage Ministries, 144 S. Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan, died Monday, October 13, 2003. Mr. Rickerd was born February 18, 1923, in Charlotte, the son of Merton and Edith Mae (Seavolt) Rickerd. Charles was a production worker for Oldsmobile for 34 years retiring on May 31, 1983. He attended the Crossroads United Brethren Church and was a member of the UAW Local #652. He was married for 57 years to Beatrice Clark Rickerd, who survives him. He is survived by his son Harold 'Rick' (Karen) Rickerd of Lake Odessa, daughter Charlene Sparks of Charlotte, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Barbara Jeanne in 1972, granddaughter Tricia in 1975, and brother Donald in 2002. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Richard Raab and Pastor Mike Arnold officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County Medical Care Facility.

Martin L. Nagengast
60 of Charlotte, died October 17, 2003 in Lansing, Illinois; sisters Judy Blenkarn of Ft. Benton, Montana, Pam (Noel) Davidson of Big Sandy, Montana, Nancy (Wayne) Monroe of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Becky (Dale) Stone of Geraldine, Montana and Lorna (Morten) Antonsen of Plano, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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