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Flora M. Shores-Lehmoine
Flora M. Shores-Lehmoine, 89, of Battle Creek died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006. Mrs. Shores was born May 30, 1917 in Lansing Township, the daughter of Burton and Jessie (McAlister) Edson.
She graduated from Lansing Central High School in June 1935 and was employed by Potterville Public Schools and State of Michigan Treasury Dept. as a secretary. She was a member of the order of Eastern Star, Chapter 413, Potterville, and a member of Potterville United Methodist Church for 50 years or more. She moved to Lakeland, Fla. in 1992 where she joined the Crystal Lake Methodist Church.
On Jan. 26, 1935 she was united in marriage with Asa G. Shores, who preceded her in death in November of 1995. In July 1996, she married Howard Lehmoine who passed away Aug.13, 2006.
Also preceding her in death was her granddaughter, Sheri Dyer and brothers John D. and Clair R. Edson.
She is survived by three sons, Gerald (Toni) Shores of Higgins Lake, Ronald (Rebecca) Shores of Nevada and Martin Shores of Potterville; grandchildren, David Shores, Douglas Shores, Pamela Russell, Jeffrey Shores and Robyn Spicer; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sept. 27 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Tom Peters officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, beside Asa. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Potterville United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Nora A. Shultz
Nora Ada Shultz, 86, of Augusta, formerly of Charlotte died Sunday, April 2, 2006. Mrs. Shultz was born in Lansing, the daughter of William and Nora (Day) Hunt.
Mrs. Shultz’s favorite activities were spending time with her grandchildren and working in her garden. She is survived by her son, Clifton (Susan) Shultz of Schoolcraft; grandchildren, James (Pam) Shultz of Kalamazoo and Carin (Richard) Standish of Kalamazoo; and three great grandchildren, Amanda Raynes, Aaron Mautz and Richard Daniel Standish.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Berton Shultz; first husband, Clifton Smith, second husband Louis Gonyer; and brother Thomas Hunt.
Funeral services were held April 6 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte with Rev. Father Denis Spitzley and Deacon Thomas Fogle officiating. Interment was at Maplehill Cemetery in Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a Hospice of donor’s choice.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Barbara Sideris
Barbara Sideris, 96, of Somers Point, N.J., passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006.
Mrs. Sideris was born Jan. 27, 1910 on the island of Koutilis, in Turkey, but was of Greek decent, the daughter of Spiros and Evelyn Chageloukas. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Atlantic City, N.J., where she was president of the Ladies Philoptochos Society for many years. She was also a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Bargaintown, N.J. She and her husband were restaurateurs for many years in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They operated a clam bar in Somers Point, N.J., for 18 years until their retirement in 1972.
Being the wife of a fisherman she always lived her life by the sea. In 2001 she came to Michigan to live with her family and share her love, life and experience with her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved. Barbara loved to dance and sing, and entertained many. She was well-known as being a social director of sorts - when at parties she would get dances started with the children.
Surviving are: grandchildren, Barbara (Tom) Emery of Charlotte, Nicholas (Fran) Jones of Kenai, Alaska, Jeff Jones of Charlotte, Pam (Don) Blakney of Vermontville, Marty (Amy) Jones, Greg Jones and Chris (Lynn) Jones, all of Charlotte; 19 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Nicholas, in 1988; mother, Evelyn Chageloukas, in 1954; father, Spiros Chageloukas, in 1916; son-in-law, William C. Jones, in 1988; and daughter, Athena “Ethel” M. Jones, in 1996.
Funeral services were held Feb. 24 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, New Jersey, with Fr. George Xenofanes officiating. Interment was at Laurel Memorial Park in Pomona, N.J.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in New Jersey, or Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Jersey.
Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
James Simmons
James Simmons, age 73, of Ionia, Michigan, died Thursday, May 18, 2006.
Mr. Simmons was born in Lum, Michigan the son of Jesse and Bernice (Burt) Simmons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra and brother, Jesse "Fred" Simmons.
Mr. Simmons was a supervisor for the Planet Corporation. He is survived by his "lady friend," Phyllis Lobdell; daughters, Sherry (John) Halsey-Pyers of Eaton Rapids, Brenda (Jack) Hopkins of Olivet, Kim Simmons of Lansing, Jackie (Scott) Donley of Dowling; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and "sis", Joy (Jim) Warner of Arizona and multiple nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 22, 2006 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Reverend Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was held in the Ionia Cemetery in Ionia. Visitation was held Monday, May 22, 2006 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Wayne J. Sipperley, Sr.
Wayne J. Sipperley, Sr. of Sunfield passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006 at the age of 61. Wayne was born in Lake Odessa on Aug. 15, 1944 to Philip and Catherine (Farman) Sipperley.
Wayne was a lifetime resident of Sunfield and retired from General Motors after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Lake Odessa Sportsman’s Club and enjoyed hunting. However, Wayne loved his family especially his grandchildren.
He was the beloved husband of Karen (Fowler) for 42 years and loving father of Wayne J. (Marcela) Sipperley, Jr. of Lake Odessa, Michael David (Deborah) Sipperley of Vermontville, and Mathew Philip (Dawn) Sipperley of Lake City; grandfather of Lauren, Erik, Jacob, Phillip, Dallas and Summer; brother of Nowel (Bee) Sipperley of Lansing; and had several nieces and nephews.]
There will be no services. Arrangements were by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield.
James L. Slater
James Lester Slater, 81, of Charlotte died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006. Mr. Slater was born Feb. 8, 1925, in Sissonville, W. Va., the son of W. L. and Burga Slater.
He served in the Marines during World War II. He started a truck driving career with Howard-Sober, retiring many years later from Anchor Motor Freight.
He was preceded in death by brothers Vernon and Claude; and sisters Reba Young and Mable Stapleton.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lillian; sons, Larry (Eileen) Slater of Lansing, Allen Slater of Charlotte and Jerry (April) Slater of Charlotte; grandchildren, Jodi West, Sarah Rock, Erikka, London and River Slater, Andrew Kellogg and Robert Brock; five great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Vaughn; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Aug. 16 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Paster Scott Brood officiating. Interment was in Bosworth Cemetery in Walton Township.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Bryan Dean Smith
Brian Dean Smith, 35, of Cadillac died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at his home after a courageous seven-year battle against cancer. Bryan was born June 14, 1971 in Naperville, Ill.
He attended Maple Valley High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Fish and Wildlife in 1994. Early in his career, Bryan passionately volunteered his wildlife services in New Jersey Great Swamps and did research for MSU at Porcupine Mountains. He also worked at the Huron National Forest in Mio researching GPS tracking and enjoyed giving tours for the endangered Kirkland Warbler bird.
Bryan married Jana Herron of Marlette Nov. 30, 1996 in Sandusky. From there they moved to Florida and eventually ended up in Georgia with a job on the Cumberland Island. He excitingly took the job as a computer specialist and wildlife management for the National Park Service until 2004. Zane (their son) was born Nov. 28, 2002. Bryan and his family moved to Cadillac in 2004 to be closer to family and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the northern landscape.
Bryan will be deeply missed, from his great respect and love for animals and the outdoors, to his admiringly commitment to his family and the Lord. Memories of fishing, mountain biking, his ability of recognizing bird calls during family cookouts, and many great moments together with family will lighten our hearts and bring laughter during this very painful time for the family. We hold onto hope and faith because Bryan strongly lived his life in that way. Bryan and his immediate family are members of the First Baptist Church in Cadillac.
Bryan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edgar Hauser Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Janal; son, Zane; parents, Dale and Delma Smith of Charlotte; sister Tara (Levi) Schantz of Nashville; grandmother, Delma Adams of Florida; eight nephews and one niece; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and caring friends.
Funeral services were Dec. 4 at the First Baptist Church in Cadillac with Reverend David McMahon officiating. Bryan was laid to rest in Peck Dec 5. Memorial tributes may be made the First Baptist Church in Cadillac.
Arrangements are by the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac.
Harlow L. Smith
Harlow Lyle Smith, 80, of Bellevue, died April 5, 2006 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. He was born Oct. 20, 1925 to Eber and Adeline Smith.
Harlow worked in shipping and receiving department and tool distribution at Clark Equipment, retiring in 1985. Harlow enjoyed working on mechanical things such as tractors, cars and his Indian motorcycle. He also enjoyed carpentry and building as well as playing golf and league bowling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgina (Leightner) Smith in 1988; son, Larry L. Smith in 1999; grandson, William Kelly Brown in 2003; brother, Norman Smith and sisters, Ina Tabiadon and Betty Goldsworthy.
Harlow is survived by his son, Gary (Deborah) Smith of Bellevue; daughters, Jean (Tom) Mapes, Janet (Ray) Brown and Louisa (Al) Still, all of Battle Creek; five grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and sister, Corinne (Joe) McAllister of Arkansas.
Funeral services were held April 8 at the funeral home, Pastor Glenn Wegner, officiating. Interment was in Assyria Cemetery.
Memorial donations may go to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.
The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
