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Aiden Ross McLendon
4 days old, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Julius Jay and Elizabeth (Toogood) Michael. Mr. Michael was a World War II veteran and a diemaker at Aluminum Extrusions in Charlotte, retiring in 1985 after 21 years. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Lansing. He is survived by sons Gary Michael of Olivet, MI, Douglas (Helen) Michael of Olivet, MI, Gerald (Dianne) Michael of Ocqueoc, MI., James (Jean) Michael of Evart, MI, daughter Marilyn (Niles) Beardslee of Michigan, died Monday, February 9, 2004. Mrs. Barnard was born May 17, 1910 in Eaton Rapids, Florida and granddaughter Diane. She was preceded in death by her husband Mirl John Barnard in 1958 and son Thomas James Barnard in 1997. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan.
Norma Kay Hunsaker
62 of Charlotte, died at her home. Mrs. Hunsaker was born October 16, 1941 in Eaton Rapids, Arizona, David Hunsaker of Charlotte, grandchildren Raquel Belosic, Sean, Cristina, Samantha and William Hunsaker, brothers Jim and Ralph Dunn, sister Barb Young, half sisters Doris and Joann, and half brother Lyle. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett Hunsaker, July 11, 1996, her brother Keith, half brothers Don, Lester and Lloyd, and half sister Maxine. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2004 at the American Legion Post #42 in Charlotte with Rev. Fr. Max. J. Frego officiating. There will be no visitation.
E. Ruth Ramsay
92 of Charlotte, died Saturday, February 14, 2004. Mrs. Ramsay was born December 10, 1911 in Sandusky, California from 1959 to 1976. Mrs. Ramsay is survived by sons John S. Ramsay of Charlotte, Oregon, Dan (Jean) Ramsay of Epworth, California on February 23, 2004. If desired, Memorial Contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice.
William D. 'Bill' Braden
58 of Bellevue, died Thursday, February 19, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Braden was born July 7, 1945 in Battle Creek, North Carolina, grandchildren Teanne, Olivia and Lindsey, brothers Dan (Bev) Ainsworth of Battle Creek, Randy Braden of Kentucky, father Albert Ainsworth of Battle Creek, and mother Helen (Andy) Branagh of Michigan, formerly of Lansing, died Monday, February 23, 2004. Mrs. Knowles was born November 2, 1913, in Charlotte, Indiana. She was a beauty operator and was involved with arts and crafts. She is survived by daughter Jackie (Neil) Twichell of Eaton Rapids, son Blaine Scott (Cherri) Knowles of Oxford, Wisconsin, sister Margaret Haysmer of Charlotte, granddaughter Ingrid (James) Benward and grandson Eric Twichell both of Eaton Rapids, great grandchildren Brody and Aubrie Benward. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 1977. There will be a memorial service for family and friends at a later date.
Melvin Richard White
72, of Vermontville, Michigan the son of Gordon William and Iva (Teets) White. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was a great horseman enjoying horse and pony pulling competitions and was a member of the Mid Vermontville, daughters Judy (David) Lemon of Potterville, Jackie Janousek of Charlotte, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Eugene (Phyllis) White of Dewitt and sister Beulah MacSoud of Sterling Heights and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by granddaughter Erica White in 1998. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Vermontville, Michigan, died Thursday, February 26, 2004. Mr. Cole was born May 25, 1927, in Charlotte, Oregon, grandson Dan II (Charie) Bryan of Vermontville, 5 great grandchildren Dan III, Ashtin, Blaze, Brandon, Brent, several nieces and nephews, best friends Larry Towe and Joyce Johnson. Family and friends are invited to a Family Affirmation ServiceŽ 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. There will be a gathering for family and friends 4 - 8 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House.
Theodore 'Ted' John Rawson
83, of Charlotte, Vermontville, Alabama. Mr. Fast was born May 31, 1940 in Grand Ledge, Oregon, and Kenneth Smith of Desert Hot Springs, Michigan, mother and father-in-law Milo and Karen Wright of Charlotte, sisters Marilyn (Randy) Campbell, Cheri (Mick) Paton, Teresa (Wes Redfield) Ells, all of Charlotte, Teresa (Brian) Wright of Rock, Indianapolis, Michigan, died Thursday, March 4, 2004. Mrs. Myers was born July 4, 1904, in Chester Township, Florida, and special cousin Louise Clay. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan hunting retreat. In 1941 they became members of the Congregational Church. She and her husband established an electrical and appliance business known as Adams Electric, in 1947. She was an active PTA member during her children's school years. After her children were grown, she worked at Wilcox Gay and Eaton Stamping in Eaton Rapids, retiring in 1974. In addition to being a loving caregiver and excellent cook, she used her artistic talents in ceramics, sewing, knitting and crocheting. Mildred loved her children and was especially proud of her eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. Those who preceded her into Heaven were her husband Donald, her parents Frank and Elizabeth Keith, two sisters, Bernice Keith and Helen Rockwell, and a brother Joseph Keith. Surviving family are four sons, Edwin (Jackie), Larry (Sharon), Robert (Sandra) all of Charlotte, Philip (Janice) of Jackson and daughter Sharon (Ardon) Cronk of Charlotte. Funeral services are to be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Phil Hobson officiating. Burial is in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday. For those desiring, memorial contributions can be made to Maple Hill Cemetery or the First Congregational Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
