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Carol S. Brandon
Carol Sue (Tyler) Brandon, 61, of Vermontville, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006 after a lengthy illness.
Carol was born April 17, 1944 in Charlotte, the daughter of Lawrence and Eleanor (Cole) Tyler and was a life resident of Eaton County. She was a 1962 graduate of Charlotte High School and had been employed for a short time at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in Charlotte.
Surviving are: her husband of 41 years, Robert Brandon; three children, Kayleen (David) Wehr of Charlotte, Bobby Dean (Dawn) Brandon of Charlotte and Brian (Sara Affolder) Brandon of Bellevue; six grandchildren, Shaun Wehr, Kyle Wehr, Josh Brandon, Damon Brandon, Sierra Brandon and Kevin Brandon; four brothers, DeWayne (Nancy) Tyler of Charlotte, Larry (Bonnie) Tyler of New Port Richey, Fla., Lyle (Irma) Tyler of Holt and Gareth (Alicia) Tyler of Olivet; and four sisters, Leona (Charles) Martens of Lakeview, Marilyn (Darrell) Clements of Nashville, Marvel (James) Cooper of Nashville and Karen (Darrel) Reid of Bellevue.
She was preceded in death by; her parents, son, Sean Bradley Brandon; sisters, Arlene and Donna; and brothers, Lowell, Daniel and Neal.
Funeral services were held Jan. 27 at Burkhead Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor David Ames officiating. Interment was at Kalamo Hillside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of American Inc., Michigan chapter.
Phyllis E. Brands
Phyllis Elaine Brands, 72, of Sunfield passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006 at home surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 17, 1933 to Lloyd and Lula Gage.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Brands; sisters, Verna Holton and Mildred Kelly; brother, Ernest Gage; brothers-in-law, Carl Holton, Patrick Kelly and Dave Roberts; nieces, Martha Holton and Colleen Roberts; and nephew, Donald Woodard.
She is survived by four children, Jeannie (Cecil) Kirchen of Mulliken, Marcia (Barry) McIntyre of Grand Ledge, Tom Brands of Lyons, and Richard (Sandy) Brands of Ionia; seven grandchildren, Becky Langham of Williamston, Tanya McIntyre of Sunfield, Jamie McIntyre of Carson City, John (Jenny) Langham of Canyon Country, Calif., Lesleyann (Eric) Lewis of Surprise, Ariz., Rick and Bethany Brands of Ionia; three step-grandchildren, Heather Kirchen of Grand Rapids, and Samantha and Jacob Kirchen, still at home; four great-grandchildren, Darien Lewis, Amabel Bartlett, Quinn and Eliana Lewis; three step-great-grandchildren, Megan, Dominic and Briana Smith; her mother-in-law, Alice Brands; one brother, Norman (Lois) Gage; two sisters, Wilma (Neil) Holton and Lois (John) Sisco; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her beloved dog Laddie.
Funeral services were held Aug. 11 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church with Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.'s Scholarship fund in memory of Phyllis.
The family is being served by the Independent Family owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home.
James “Jim” C. Breard
James “Jim” C. Breard, age 60, formerly of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home in Haslett on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. Jim was born February 6, 1946 in Montreal, Canada the son of Chuck and Vera Breard. Jim was a Vietnam era veteran, serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Wasp from 1965-1967. He was an ordained minister since 1993 and was actively involved with prison ministry. He loved all animals, especially his bird “Sammy” and his newly adopted cat “Buster.”
Jim will be dearly missed and leaves behind to grieve his passing his mother, Vera Breard, sisters Suzanne Alexander and Annette Breard, brothers, Bob and Mike Breard and ex-wife and best friend, Nancy Breard.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lansing Chapter of Volunteers of America in Memory of James C. Breard.
Neysa M. Bridleman
Neysa Margaret Bridleman, 73, of Charlotte, died Saturday, April 1, 2006. Mrs. Bridleman was born June 15, 1932, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of John and Mildred (Gillette) Gurney.
She grew up in Wayland, where she worked at her father’s grocery store from the time she was old enough to stack apples and candle eggs. Many local folks aren’t aware that she was captain of her high school basketball team and also played in college at Sienna Heights. Neysa worked locally as a bookkeeper at Fowler’s Chevy-Olds, Beech Manufacturing and retired from Michigan Culvert in Mason. She was a loyal hometown supporter and was an active volunteer helping as a secretary at Charlotte Housing Services and as a volunteer at the Clothing Bank. Her family remembers her as a wonderful cook, an expert seamstress, and an avid reader. She loved to travel with her husband, Jim.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; son John (Judie) Bridleman; daughter Paula Arrington; grandchildren Tim (Heather) Arrington, Jacob and Jordan Bridleman; two great-grandchildren, Kaylub and Chanse Arrington; four sisters Nancy (Henry) Kanar of Ann Arbor Sonia (Phil) Hines of Ocala, FL, Page (Andy) Trovato of Spring Hill, FL, and Bettie Baker of Wayland; and sister-in-law Janet (Jack) Chadwick of Gun Lake.
She was preceded in death by four brothers: Walter, Merlyn, Thomas and Donald.
Funeral services were held April 4 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Parks Dept. for Bennett Park and Barry Eaton County Health Department Hospice.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Howard G. Bristol
Howard G. Bristol, 70, of Charlotte, died July 9, 2006 after a brief and valiant battle with cancer with his family by his side. Mr. Bristol was born October 22, 1935 in Detroit, the son of Ronald and Ruby (Whitson) Bristol.
Mr. Bristol retired after 33 years of working for General Motors. He served in the U.S. Army and before being shipped out, he eloped and married his sweetheart Norma. Mr. Bristol was an active member of the Eagles and Moose Clubs. He had a passion for older cars, a great sense of humor and enjoyed camping, dancing and a variety of music. He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughters, Rita (John) Dunham and Yvette (Kevin) Beachnaw both of Charlotte; son, Ron (Kathy) Bristol of Charlotte; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Bristol of Potterville and sister, Judy (Dick) Deupree of Gowen.
Funeral services were held July 13 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Robin Crouch officiating. Interment was at Deepdale Cemetery in Lansing.
Funeral services were held July 13 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Robin Crouch officiating. Interment was at Deepdale Cemetery in Lansing.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Cleo J. Brown
Cleo J. Brown “Brownie” age 89 of Eaton Rapids went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 16, 2006. He was born July 10, 1917 in Baxter, Michigan the son of Lee and Mable (Holbrook) Brown. Cleo retired in 1975 after 34 years of service for General Motors in Skilled Trades. He had a passion for enjoying life, the great out-of-doors and bowling. His greatest love was his wife, children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons; Rodney in 1999 and infant sons Duane and Jimmy Lee.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ilene; daughter, Judith Ann Marr of Hunington Station, N.Y.; 2 sons, Donald (Laurel) Brown of Garden, Mi. and Douglas Brown of Portland; 4 grandchildren, Dion Brown, Sherry (Dean) Hale, Lisa (Kyle) Campbell and Deana Lounsberry; 7 great grandchildren; Nathan Foster, Toni Foster, Dalton Hale, Josie Brown, Rebecca Hale, Rachel Campbell and Annamarie Campbell.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 1:00 from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with burial following in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamlin Township. For those desiring memorial contribution may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice in Memory of Cleo J. Brown.
James L. Brown
James Louis Brown, 70, of Eaton Rapids, died Tuesday, May 23 at his residence following a terminal illness. Born May 18, 1936 in Grass Lake, he was the son of June and Ina (McGriff) Brown.
Mr. Brown was retired Engineer for Lear Siegler, Inc. of Grand Rapids. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte, a 1963 Michigan State University graduate, and a member of the Duck Lake Country Club.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Leroy; and sister, Virginia Stambach.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Sally; two sons, Greg (Laura) Brown of Charlotte and Jeff (Carol) Brown of Eaton Rapids; two grandchildren, Alex and Caroline Brown; sisters and Brother-in-law, Mary DeMaso and Nancy and Ron Parsons; and one niece and five nephews.
Funeral services were held May 25 at the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring memorials, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Laura Isabelle Bartlett Brown
Laura Isabelle Bartlett Brown, 90, of Lady Lake Fla., formerly of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord Dec. 31, 2006. Laura was born Nov. 20, 1916 in Gaskinade County, Mo. the daughter of William F. and Edna M. (Branson) Borlisch.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Bartlett; second husband, Orville Brown; siblings, Otto Borlisch, Mary Mistler, Sophie Mathis, Nora Horn and Elsie Wishon.
She is survived by eight children: son, Edward (Myrna) Bartlett of Midland, son, Arthur (Monica) Bartlett of Barryton, daughter, Martha (Anthony) Feldpausch of St. Johns, daughter, Betty (Stanley) Eastman of Matthews, N.C.; son, Tom (Linda) Bartlett of Lakeview, son, Bill (Jeanne) Bartlett of Hudsonville, daughter, Helen (Mike) Williams of Three Rivers, daughter, Norma Harris of Lady Lake, Fla.; 24 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Jan. 5 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte, with Reverend Ray Black officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tim Bartlett Fund at: The ARC of Midland, 220 W. Main St., Midland, MI 48640.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Nancy Brown
Miss Nancy Brown, 65, of Charlotte, passed away quietly Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006 at the Eaton Community Hospice House, Charlotte. Nancy was born Oct. 21, 1940 in Battle Creek the daughter of the late Kenneth and Marion (French) Brown.She was preceded in death by her parents and her favorite Aunt Bea.
She is survived by her three daughters, Dawn (John) McLean of Charlotte, Sally Mix (Ryan Jones) of Charlotte, Susan (Ron) Stevens of Orange Park, Fla.; four brothers, Keith (Sandy) Brown of Irons, Allen (Cathy) Brown of Battle Creek, Michael Brown of Tucson, Ariz. and Ronald Brown of Battle Creek; step-sisters, Kay (Mike) Shaw, Jeannie (Norm) Mooney; uncle, Robert Dawson; and several nieces and nephews.Graveside services were held Tuesday Aug. 22 at Bedford Township Cemetery in Battle Creek. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
