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Robert Neil Geisenhaver
63, of Potterville. After a lifetime of work and bringing joy to those who knew him, Neil has went fishing with the Great Fishers of Men, his Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 6, 2004. Neil was born October 5, 1940 and was the beloved husband of Bonnie and son of Dale and Enid Geisenhaver. Proud father to Cindy and Steve Selfridge, Joellen and Todd Wright, and Karen and Doug Garner. Doting grandfather to Katie, Matt, Clint, Luke, Chad, Craig and Dale. Brother to Denny and Mary Ellen Geisenhaver, David and Vickie Geisenhaver, Beverly and Charles Leonard, Myra and Dennis Little, Roger and Rose Broskey, Michael and Dixie Broskey, Francis Broskey, and Iva Broskey. Neil was very grateful to Moore - Trosper Construction Company for giving him a chance to make his life whole for the last 6 years. He worked for 24 years for V. A. Bliesener Construction, and farmed the land he loved and was born on. Neil leaves many nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts and cousins, and many friends that he enjoyed to the fullest. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Potterville United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebecca Morrison, Rev. Tom Peters and Rev. Paul Bailey officiating. Visitation will be 4 ? 8 p.m. Monday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan, died Sunday, March 7, 2004. Mr. Lumbert was born November 16, 1927 in Portland, Vermontville, nephews Claude (Sue) Hine of Vermontville, Larry Watson of Charlotte, Ron (Leslie) Hodges of Mulliken and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Russ, Ken, and Bill, his sisters, Marion and Lorraigne. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Tuesday 6 - 8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home.
Frances 'Fran' C. Uhl
86 of Charlotte, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004. Mrs. Uhl was born February 26, 1918 in Charlotte, Michigan, son-in-law Ed Williams of Charlotte, daughter-in-law Pat Uhl of Lansing, five grandchildren, several great grandchildren, brother John Myers, Jr. of Olivet and sister Beverly Cole of Springport. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Uhl in 1993, daughter Charlene S. Williams in 2001 and son Charles R. Uhl, Jr. in 1975. There are no services planned at this time. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice.
Hazel May Booth
of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of George W. and Ella Margaret (Summers) Laverty. She worked for Vermontville, died Saturday, March 13, 2004 at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Peabody was born August 12, 1915 in Sunfield, Vermontville, Hildred graduated from Vermontville High School in 1933. She attended Eaton County Normal and began her lifelong career as a teacher in 1935, teaching at the Chance and Brown country schools. In 1940 she took a break from teaching to raise a family and to help her husband run a small town medical practice in Vermontville. She returned to her teaching career in 1958 at the Lamie country school and began working on her Bachelors degree and eventually earned a Masters degree in elementary counseling at Western Vermontville Community Schools Board of Education, Vermontville Village Council, founding member and past president of the Vermontville Historical Society, founding member and past president of the Vermontville Woman's Club, member and past worthy matron of Vermontville Chapter of Eastern Star, and past president of United Methodist Women.. She was also an active volunteer in the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival serving in many roles over the past sixty years from festival princess, past chair of the children's parade, program chair and as chair of the Vermontville Arts and Crafts show. Recognized for her contributions to the festival she was selected as the Syrup Festival's Honored Citizen in 1986. She was very involved in the Republican Party, serving on the Republican State Central Committee during the 1950's, and had been President of the Eaton County Republican women. She was a past District President of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, an active member and past president of the Upsilon Chapter in the Delta Kappa Gamma (Honorary Teachers) Sorority. She is survived by daughters Nancy (John) Leindecker of Lexington, Illinois, son, Douglas C. Kelsey of Vermontville, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many close nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband Dr. L. Donald Kelsey in 1958, and second husband R. Kenyon Peabody in 1981. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Vermontville United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the Vermontville United Methodist Church.
Myrtle Rice Monroe
97, of East Lansing, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Sadey (Anderson) Rice. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Lansing, and was affiliated with the Sparrow Hospital Auxiliary Escort Service for over 40 years. She is survived by her son, Leon S. (Carol) Monroe II of Charlotte, Florida and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, in 1987; sisters, Edna Lantzer and Blanche Graf; and brothers Carl Rice and William Coleman. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Philip Hobson officiating. Additionally there will be a memorial service at Burcham Hills Retirement Center, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing at 1:00 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Howell. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to House of Ruth, 716 Pleasant St, Charlotte, MI 48813, Eaton Clothing and Furniture Center, 444 Horatio, Charlotte, MI 48813 or the charity of your choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Irvin J. Clements
96 of Holt, died March 17, 2004. Mr. Clements was born August 29, 1907 in Charlotte, the son of John and Glycine (Stratton) Clements. He graduated from North Carolina, the daughter of Lonnie M. and Cartha Jane (Edwards) Reaves. She always enjoyed taking care of her family and her flowers. She loved playing the piano and collecting angels. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gerald, daughters Brenda G. Elliott of Potterville, Diane (Roger) Moening of Charlotte, Dawn Yvonne Powell of Harrison, Sherry Lynn (Jeff) Humes of Sunfield, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Irene Eason of Branch County, North Carolina, and Sarah Caffero of Safety Harbor, Michigan, the son of Frank and Agnes Susan (Church) Carpenter. He played softball and was an All American centerfielder. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Eagles Aerie #3552 in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife Evelyn (Good) Carpenter, children Terry (Kriss) Carpenter of Charlotte, Sheila (Jerry) Eldridge of Woodland, Sherry (Lewie) Eberly of Sunfield, Thomas Carpenter of Charlotte and Sandy DePue and Ron Betts of Charlotte, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brothers Archie, John, Mick and Ed Carpenter, sisters Allie Ecktinaw and Illah French. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 22 at Gresham Cemetery with Chuck Jensen officiating. There will be no visitation. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Research.
Erma Maxine Griswold
88, of Millett, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence and Ruby (Briggs) Porter. She was very independent and was known as an 'Original Organic Gardener'. Among her various collectibles were wedding napkins and cameras. At Baker's Akers Park in Zephyrhills, FL, she was well known for her bocci ball and shuffleboard championship skills. She is survived by nephew and niece, Pat & Fran Weston, her beloved neighbor, Cindy Monroe, and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Griswold in 1982, her infant son, James Frederic in 1936, dear friend, John Gregg, of Williamston in 1991, and five brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m.Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Ingham Visiting Nurse & Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Harry A. Eno
74, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Thomas L. and Leola M. (Geller) Eno. He was a production line worker for Fisher Body for 35 years. He enjoyed his 6 grandsons, carving ducks, crossword puzzles, and playing Mexican rummy. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Genevieve (Wood) Eno, son David B.(Carla) Eno of Lansing, daughters Susan D. (Darin) Wilmore of Charlotte, and Jeanine Eno (Paul Wood) of Lansing, and 6 grandsons; Eric, Eron, Blake, Joseph, Justin and Cassidy.
Chris A. Jensen
77 of Vermontville, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004 in Lansing. Mr. Jensen was born November 19, 1926 in Lakeview, Jensen. He married Phyllis Schultz, December 1, 1951. He had been an employee of Fisher Body for 34 years retiring in 1989. Mr. Jensen served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He enjoyed a variety of interest including bingo, fishing, gardening, puzzles, and thoroughly enjoyed his family and life. He is survived by sons Charlie (Lynn) of Sheridan, Ernest (Tammy) of Gowen, Larry, Michael (Marianne), and John (Janice) of Vermontville, daughters Christine (James) Turner and Rebecca (Shawn) Scott of Vermontville, Susan (Jon) Villanueva of Jensen May 4, 1997 and two sons Donnie and Patrick. Funeral services will be Friday 11:00 A.M. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Duane Royston officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be 7-9 Wednesday and 2-4 & 7-9 Thursday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
George Dale Hennings
87 of Charlotte, died Monday, May 3, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Hennings was born May 28, 1916 in Charlotte, the son of Roy and Phebe (Sisson) Hennings. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII and was a rural postal carrier for the post office, retiring in 1985 and a bus driver for Charlotte Public Schools for over 25 years. Many may remember him working at the Hennings family Standard Oil Station and grocery until 1965 at the corner of Merritt and Shepherd. He was always known as an honest, generous and helpful man. In his earlier years he enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a beekeeper, handling many 'swarms' around the area. He especially loved gardening and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Wenger) Hennings, son Richard (Sandy) Hennings of Charlotte, two grandchildren, Jerry Hennings and Roger (Pamela) Hennings, five great grandchildren, Kyle, Katelyn, Kristopher, Kevin and McKenzie, sister Eileen Weaver of Sun City, California, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Phil Hobson officiating. Interment will be in Needmore Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice.
