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Lenora Anson
Lenora B. Anson, 77, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Anson was born Oct. 16, 1929 in Shiawassee County the daughter of Milo and Rieta (Benner) Anson and had been a Charlotte resident since 1966, coming from Texas.
She was a retired employee of the Michigan Secretary of State Office.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and five brothers.
Surviving are her son, Gary (Audrey) Saylor of Charlotte; two daughters, Jody (Kent) Laubhan of Alva, Okla. and Sharon (Russ) Worden of Charlotte; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
At Lenora's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service was held Nov. 27 at the Charlotte American Legion Post #42, 1000 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the SIREN/Eaton Shelter, P.O. Box 369, Charlotte, Mich., 48813.
Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Ron F. Babcock
Ron F. Babcock of Eaton Rapids, age 61, died Thursday, August 17, 2006 at a Lansing hospital. He was born November 2, 1944 in Albion Michigan and raised in Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his mother, Onaldine.
He is survived by his life partner Joann Boucha; 3 children, Shane Hilts, Michelle Boucha and Annette Nelson; 6 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Floyd (Georgia) and Randy (Linda) all of Eaton Rapids and Doug (Ruby) of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were Monday, August 21 at the Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids with the Rev. Dennis Taylor, officiating. Pallbearers were Floyd Babcock, Randy Babcock, Damon Babcock, Larry Janz, Chris Losey and Lance Hamilton, special music by brother, Doug Babcock. The family was served through the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
Clarence G. Bailey
Clarence "Mickey" G. Bailey, 81, of Portland passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at his residence in Portland. He was born March 3, 1925 in Huntington, W.V. the son of Gorma and Minnie Pearl (Byer) Bailey.
He entered and served his country in the U.S. Army Jan.11, 1945 to June 30, 1945. He married Beth Lippencott March 24, 1954. They had a son, Michael S. Bailey in 1964. In 1985 Clarence married Esther Goodwin. Mickey worked at Mitchell Bentley, drove a stock truck, worked at Capital Automotive, farmed his land in Sebewa, and retired from Barley-Earhart Corporation. He enjoyed winters in Florida, traveling to Alaska and Hawaii. He enjoyed farming, and riding his Honda.
Clarence was preceded in death by both of his parents; wife, Beth; several aunts and uncles; and his granddaughter. Surviving are his wife, Esther; son, Michael (Wilma) Bailey; stepdaughter, Crystal (Ted) Rux; one sister, Dorothy (Vern) Pifer; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three aunts out of state; and many cousins.
Funeral services were held Dec.12 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Rick Yancey officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to Ionia Area Hospice, or the Kidney foundation, C/O RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890.
The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home.
Heather (Gauerke) Baker
Heather (Gauerke) Baker, 35, passed away Oct. 23, 2006 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Heather was born Feb. 4, 1971 to Franklin and Shirley Gauerke. She attended Mulliken and Grand Ledge schools and graduated in 1989. She attended Lansing Community College on an art scholarship. She was active in art and horse projects in 4-H at the Eaton County Fair.
In 1995 she graduated from Western Michigan University and married James Baker of Lansing. While teaching special education at Ovid-Elsie schools, she earned her masters degree from Michigan State University and continued to teach until her illness forced her retirement this year. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Owosso and was Truly an Angel Among Us.
She is survived by her husband, James; sons, Andrew and Emmett; father, Franklin (Patricia) Gauerke of Lansing; sisters, Natalie (John) McNeilly of Saranac, Audrey Gauerke of Grand Ledge, Kirsten (Jim) Mires of Frisco, Texas; brother, Curtis Gauerke of Grand Ledge, Jim's parents, Dick and Betty Jo Baker of Grand Ledge, and sister-in-law Debbie (Craig) Hodges of Metamora, Ill.
Services were held at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Owosso with arrangements by the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes in Ovid. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Elsie.
Memorials may be given for her sons’ education fund.
Brian J. Bakker
Brian J. Bakker, 30, of Holland died Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at the Zeeland Community Hospital.
He was a member of Harlem Reformed Church and was employed by Damark Design Inc.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Klasse Holwerda.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Gabryel Bakker at home; step-children, Kira Page of Holland, Kelsey Johnson at home, Kohl Johnson at home; one grandson; parents, Michael and Jacquelyn Bakker of Holland, Jack and Jan Page of Charlotte, Suzanne Wingate of Lansing; grandparents, Clayton and Arlene Bakker of Holland, Tina Holwerda of Zeeland, Jack and Betty Page of Charlotte, Marjorie Shaull of Charlotte; sisters, Rachael (Todd) Geerlings of Holland, Angie (Brian) Bartos of Traverse City; brother and sister in law, Ian Wingate of Lansing and Jessica Page of Kalamazoo; a niece and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held July 29 at Harlem Reformed Church, 6854 144th Ave. in Holland. Mr. Dan Eisnor officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harlem Reformed Church Youth Ministries.
Thera ‘Peggy’ Baldwin-Welly
Thera A. “Peggy” Baldwin-Welly, 90, of Battle Creek, formerly of Prescott, Ariz., died Jan. 31, 2006 at Mercy Pavilion.
She was born Oct. 10, 1915 to John and Lena (Kuckuck) Betz in Steuben County, Ind. Peggy graduated from Bellevue High School and worked as a waitress and as a nurse at the V.A. Hospital in Prescott for more than 20 years.
She was preceded in death by: husbands, William R. Baldwin and Paul Welly; her parents; and brothers, Howard and Marion Betz.
Peggy is survived by: stepdaughters, Mary Craig and Sue Lawrence, both of Battle Creek; stepson, Richard Baldwin of Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews, special cousins and many step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services were held Feb. 3 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Ariz., at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Donald James Barnes
Donald James Barnes, age 77 of Springport and formerly of Onondaga died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at a Lansing hospital. He was born March 12, 1929 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Frank and Mary (Baughman) Barnes. Don graduated from Lake Odessa High School, and served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a former Inspector for Aero Tech in Jackson and was a life member of the V.F.W. Post # 6986 of Onondaga. Preceding him in death was his wife Janet on June 3, 2005.
He is survived by his 2 daughters, Norine (Kenneth) Moore of Springport and Peggy (Brian) Ross of Eaton Rapids; 7 grandchildren, Michelle, Sarah and Kimberly Moore, Ruben (Bethany) Pena, Sierra Pena, Rebekah and Samuel Ross; 1 great-grandchild, Audrey Pena; 3 brothers, Ken (Veda) Barnes of Hastings, Richard (Chi Chi) Barnes of Santa Maria, CA., and Duane (Marian) Barnes of Connecticut; 1 sister Wanda Gursey of Nashville, MI and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 27th from the Skinner Funeral in Eaton Rapids. Burial followed with full military honors provided by the Onondaga Post # 6986 at the Tompkins Cemetery.
Marya J. Barrett
Marya J. Barrett of Eaton Rapids, age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte. Marya was born August 28, 1933 in Bay City, the daughter of Walter and Lila Yvonne (McCalden) Luginbuhl. She was a pastor’s wife (Rev. Carl Barrett who preceded her in death), organist/accompanist and member of the Eaton Rapids Wesleyan Church. Marya was formerly employed at Eaton Rapids Community Hospital and retired from Grand Rapids Visiting Nurses Association.
She is survived by her 3 children, Donna (Rick) Sederlund of Charlotte, David (Laura) Barrett of Eaton Rapids and Denise (Scott) Berry of Scotts; grandchildren, Adam (Jenni) and Derek Sederlund, Marc, Amanda & Carly Barrett, Lisha & Emily Berry; 1 great granddaughter, Ellie Barrett; brother, Walter (Beverly) Luginbuhl of Burton; sisters, Marguerite (DeWeerd) Smith of Lennon, Helen (Dallas) Hobbs of Burton; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the Wesleyan Church, Eaton Rapids with pastors Rev. DeWeerd Smith, Rev. William Osborne and Rev. Frank Klassen officiating. Arrangements were by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Eaton Community Hospice or Eaton Rapids Wesleyan Church in memory of Marya Barrett.
Paul Leonard Barsdale
Paul Leonard Barsdale of Mocksville, NC, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2006. Needing a master builder to help with the expansion of heaven, God brought home one of his talented carpenters, Paul Leonard Barsdale, 66, of North Pino Road, Mocksville NC. He was a caring, giving man who spent countless hours in his woodshop creating quality furniture and toys, which he often gifted to children and charities. He was born March 12, 1940, in Jackson County, MI, to the late Carlisle Erbin and Francis May Hill Barsdale. A Korean veteran who retired from the Ford Motor Co. after 25 years of service, Paul retired to Mocksville with his loving wife, JoAnne Jackson Barsdale formerly of Eaton Rapids; and his two special friends, Taco Billy and Sassy Ann, twin Dachshunds. He was preceded in death by a sister Jean Trepka; and two brothers, Charles Barsdale and Ronald Barsdale.
Along with his wife and pets, he is survived by a son, Paul L. Barsdale Jr. of Clark Lake, MI; a daughter, Elsie Barsdale of Adrian, MI; a step-daughter Amy (Ron) Wilcox of Stockbridge, MI; two stepsons, Dan (Mary Beth) Stanley of Mocksville and Greg (Kim) Stanley of Tawas, MI. a sister, Judy (Rex) Kline of Litchfield, MI; three grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren and a special nephew, Mike (Pat) Trepka.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at the Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Greg Little officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for Make-A-Wish Foundation (a charity close to Mr. Barsdale’s heart), 1327 Beaman St., Suite 214, Greensboro, NC 27408. The Ronald McDonald House, 419 Hawthorne Road, Winston, Salem, NC; or a hospice of the donor’s choice. A memorial service in Eaton Rapids is being planned for a future date.
Donald L. Bassett
Donald LaVern Bassett, 78, of Bellevue, died Dec. 9, 2006 at Mercy Pavilion. He was born May 17, 1928 in Bowne Township, Kent County to LeRoy and Rhoda (Karcher) Bassett.
Donald married Patricia Ellis on March 9, 1950. She survives. Donald graduated from Hastings High School after which he went to work for the City of Battle Creek as a carpenter for 39 years retiring in 1989. He was also a farmer at their homestead. Donald enjoyed being a 4-H Leader in Barry County, going to casinos, racing micro midget cars, hunting, fishing and motorcycles. Donald and Patricia enjoyed spending most of their winter's in Florida where they visited state fairs, parks and the dog and horse races. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Daniel Bassett, on April 12, 2004; and by three brothers, Keith, Edward and Richard.
Also surviving are his children, Mark (Nanci) Bassett of Bellevue and Jeanette Graham of Battle Creek; son-in-law, Paul Graham of Bellevue; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends visited the family from 10 until 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. The memorial service followed at 11 a.m. with Rev. Virginia Heller, Bellevue United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was at Ellis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bellevue Fire Department or Bellevue First Responders.
The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
