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Beverly A. Beals
Beverly A. Beals, 72, of Potterville, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Beals was born Feb. 28, 1932 in Lansing, the daughter of Herman and Dorothy (Dickerson) Durbin. She enjoyed gardening and the Senior Health chat room on her computer.
She is survived by children, Nancy Sinabarger, Terri (Terry) Weikert and Susan Card, all of Grand Ledge, Jill (Randy) Martin of Potterville and Russell (Becky) Beals Jr. of Lansing; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Herman (Vi) Durbin and Harriet (Roy) Eitniear, both of Potterville, Dorothy (Jerry) Tegethoff of Eaton Rapids, Katheryn (Chuch) Tegethoff of Harrison, Aletha (Stanley) Beals of Charlotte and Jean Neubert of Lansing; and many other loving family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Beals in 1986; and a sister, Barbara Mathews in 1982.
There will be a time of fellowship with the family at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8 in the Potterville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, with Pastor Rebecca Morrison officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or the Potterville United Methodist Church; envelopes will be available at the church.
Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Carl M. Bennett
Carl M. Bennett, age 90, of Eaton Rapids, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to heaven to join his loving wife, Claribel “Sally” Bennett, on Friday, December 31, 2004. Carl was born December 19, 1914 in Indiana, the son of Nellie Hanger Bennett and Bert Manley Bennett. Carl retired from Eaton Corporation of Jackson, Michigan (Aeroquip) in 1972. Carl was employed by Oldsmobile, Reo and Phillips Manufacturing as a Machinist during his working life. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Robert Bennett and his wife of 67 years.
Surviving are his daughter, Barbara Lampson of Eaton Rapids and son, Brian Bennett of Carson City, MI; grandchildren, Valarie (Martin) Phillipich, Debora (Jason) Knight, Michael (Yon Kyu) Burros and Joseph (Brenda) Barros, Rebecca (Bill) Hoag, Wendy (Jeff) Moncada, Lisa (Frank) Pack and Susan (Allen) Dowell; step-grandchildren, Steven Lampson and fiancé, Kelly Malloy, Renee (Patrick) Dubois and Michelle (Paul) Nicholas; 17 great-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on January 3, 2005 from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice in memory of Carl M. Bennett.
Clynis A. Benson
Clynis A. Benson, 87, of Zephyr Hills, Fla., formerly of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 at Heartland of Zephyr Hills, in Zephyr Hills, Fla.
He was born Dec. 20, 1916 in Rock Lake, N.D., the son of Eugene and Ada M. Miller Benson. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1934. He was a foreman at Minor-Walton Bean Co. for 23 years and retired in 1979 from the J.P. Burrough Bean Co. Clynis was a past member of the Charlotte Jaycees, Kiwanis, and the Charlotte Flying Club, and served in the Michigan National Guard, Charlotte City Council, and the Eaton County Board of Supervisors.
He was married on May 21, 1966 to Ida May Scott in Belding, and she survives along with his children, Karl Benson of Stanford, Ky., Neil Benson of Red Wing, Minn., Duane and Elizabeth Benson of Niles, Cheryl Potrofka of Burgaw, N.C., Lora and Steve Dunham of Lone Tree, Iowa, and Tina Butterbaugh of Lexington, Ky. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gordon and Frances Scott of Alaska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Fordyce and Ardyth.
Memorial services are planned for the spring. Interment was at Alton Cemetery in Lowell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library. Arrangements were by Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home in Belding.
Debra S. Berry
Debra Sue “Debbie” Berry, 42, of Bellevue, died Dec. 20, 2004 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte.
Debbie was born Jan. 28, 1962 to Corlis “Cork” and Carolyn (Clemons) Berry in Battle Creek. She attended Ann j. Kellogg, Doris Klaussen Center, Battle Creek Central and Bellevue schools. She enjoyed playing cards and table games.
Debbie is survived by her parents of Bellevue; sister, Julie (Michael) Phillips of Georgetown, Ky.; grandmother, Ilo Berry; niece, Rachael Phillips; and nephews, Bradley and Todd Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Lester Berry; maternal grandparents, Leroy and Marjorie Clemons; and sister, Dawn, at birth in 1963.
Services were held Dec. 23 at Baseline United Methodist Church, with Pastor Virginia Heller officiating. Interment was at Bell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Baseline United Methodist Church or the Eaton County Medical Care Facility Activity Fund. Arrangements were by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
Mary L. Blake
Mary “Blondie” L. Blake, age 77, of Nashville, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 at Battle Creek Health System.
Blondie was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Vermontville, the daughter of John and Lena (Neff) Gaedert. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Bismark Country School through the eighth grade, then graduated from Vermontville High School. On Feb. 28, 1948 in Angola, Ind., she married Earl Blake. The couple spent their entire lives together in the Nashville area, where they raised their family. Blondie was employed at Hastings Manufacturing for 28 years before retiring in 1989. Along with her husband Earl, the couple enjoyed playing bingo and square dancing together.
Blondie leaves behind many dear friends, as well as her son, Robert (Joyce) Blake; grandson, Travis Blake; great-granddaughter, Olivia Blake; brothers, Donald, Leo and Phil Gaedert; sister, Gleaner Rasey; and her beloved Labrador, “Bailey.”
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Earl.
A memorial funeral luncheon was held Feb. 3 at the VFW Hall in Nashville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Ambulance or Fire Department. Arrangements were by Daniels Funeral Home of Nashville.
Rebecca E. Bonilla
Rebecca “Becky” Ellen Bonilla, 39, of Cheboygan, formerly of Potterville, died Aug. 27, 2004 at her home.
Rebecca was born May 18, 1965 in Lansing, the daughter of Thomas and Cheren (Woodward) Skuse. She moved to Cheboygan four years ago from Potterville, and worked as a nurse’s aide and caregiver. Her hobbies included reading, fishing, camping and gardening. Becky enjoyed her large collection of cows – cow figurines, stuffed cows, etc. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and ability to love and laugh.
Surviving are: companion of 12 years, Donald Rewerts of Cheboygan; daughters, Ashley Skuse (Corey Hogarth) of Potterville, Stephanie Bonilla of Cheboygan; son, Mark Bonilla (Nichole Chorey) of Cheboygan; infant grandson, Eathen Bonilla of Cheboygan; father, Tom and Peggy Skuse of Onaway; brothers, Kevin Skuse of Charlotte, Matthew Skuse of San Diego, Calif., Mark Fillmore of Mason; sisters, Jeanneen Dalos of Jerome, Idaho, Ann Skuse of Mason, Carolyn Brown of Mason; and grandmother, Ellen (Woodward) Palmer of Sarasota, Fla. Becky was preceded in death by her mother, Cheren Kay (Woodward) Skuse, and a son, Antonio Thomas Bonilla. Funeral services were held Sept. 1 at Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway, with Elder Denise Pauly officiating. Interment was at Waverly Township Cemetery in Onaway.
Memorial contributions may be made to Becky’s family, c/o Chagnon Funeral Home, P.O. Box 480, Onaway, MI 49765.
William G. Boone
William Gene Boone, 47, was born May 19, 1957 in Traverse City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 28, 2004.
Bill was a 1975 graduate of Charlotte High School, attended Ferris State University and has been a resident of Charlotte since 1971. He was employed with the state of Michigan as a correction officer at Jackson State Prison for 16 years. Bill was extremely involved with his children’s wrestling, football, basketball and cheerleading, and loved doing things for his family. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He enjoyed sharing his garden produce with his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his wife, Tamela Ruth; son, Corbin Joseph; daughter, Erin Emily; parents, Wendell Gene and Lou Ann Boone; brother, Sscott Matthew Boone (Vicki) of Jackson, Miss.; sisters, Wendy Lou Fox (Michael) of Olivet, and Teresa “Terrie” Sue Halsey of Whitmore Lake; grandmother, Lucile A. Boone of Traverse City, and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel Joseph Boone, Percy Roland Schepers and Geraldine Schepers-Caulkins; and aunt, Nancy Schepers-Coats. Funeral services were held July 31 at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, 210 E. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, with Rev. Karen Wheat officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for the children. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Hazel M. Booth
Hazel May Booth, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the age of 102.
Mrs. Booth was born March 8, 1902 on the Laverty Farm in Eaton County, the daughter of George and Ella Margaret (Summers) Laverty. She worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Rebekah Lodge #68 of Charlotte.
She is survived by nieces, Margie (Kenneth) McClurg of Jackson, Lucille (Norman) Hogle of Charlotte; nephew, Bill Ely of Jackson; and sister-in-law, Gladys Booth of Charlotte.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd B. Booth; her infant daughter; and brother, Don Laverty.
Funeral services were held March 11 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Mark Michalcewicz officiating. Burial was at Maple Hill Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte.
