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Juanita M. Burdette
Juanita M. Burdette, age 79, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek.
Ms. Burdette was born Oct. 17, 1924 in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of Samuel and Sylvia (Harper) Derrick. She spent her childhood years in the Charleston area and attended schools there. The family moved to the Nashville area in 1967. Ms. Burdette was employed at EPI in Battle Creek for several years, until her retirement in 1993. She enjoyed crafting, especially doing yarn projects, which she often gave to those she loved. She was also very fond of flowers and often spent time enjoying the beauty of her flower garden in the back yard.
She is survived by her children, Jerry (Jackie), Jill, and Dale; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Davey.
Funeral services were held Jan. 12 at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
Ada I. Bush
Ada I. Bush, 79, of Bellevue, formerly of Vermontville, died Thursday, June 3, 2004 in Lansing.
Mrs. Bush was born May 24, 1925 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Burt and Viola (McCrimmon) Russell.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Wright of Bellevue; grandchildren, James Wright and Sheila of Washington, Shane and Cindy Wright of Hastings; great-grandchildren, Justin and Jessica Wright of Nashville, Amber Wright of Teketah Wright of Vermontville and Eric Wright of Onondaga; great-great-grandchildren, Dylan, Logan and Nathaniel; two sisters, Harriet Cook of Tempe, Ariz., and Lola Boyer of Grand Ledge; brother, Arthur Russell of Vermontville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard, and brothers, Harold and Norman.
The will be no services.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in memorial of Mrs. Bush. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Charles M. Butler
Charles Maynard Butler, 88, of Bellevue, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at The Flower House outside of Nashville.
Mr. Butler was born April 20, 1916 in Bellevue. Chuck graduated from Bellevue High School in 1934 and from Michigan State University, where he also received his reserve commission from the ROTC in the Cavalry. He entered active military service in January 1942 as a 2nd Lieutenant Cavalry, 772 Tank Battalion, and was discharged from active duty as a 1st Lieutenant in November 1945 as Company Commander. He landed in France in early 1945 and was in Austria when World War II ended.
As a younger man, he worked in the family owned Bluebird Flour Mill in Bellevue. Later, he and his brother, Bob, owned and operated the Bellevue Milling Company. He retired in 1978. Chuck loved playing sports. He lettered four years in football but baseball was his passion, playing for years with his brother, Bob, for the Bellevue Independents. He was a long-time member of Hamilton Camp on the Taquahmenon River where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and storytelling with his family and friend and especially with his grandsons. He was also a lifetime member of the Bellevue Historical Society and an avid reader, relying heavily on books from the local library. In the last few years he spent time instilling in his granddaughter his love of gardening. His last months were spent at The Flower House, owned by his grandniece, Lisa Flower. There he received loving care in a country setting.
Charles is survived by daughters, Ann Haden of Battle Creek, May Jane Hayner of Chicago, Susan Stibitz of Munising, and Nacy (Mike) Olmstead of Bellevue; special friend, Tom Stibitz of Munising; grandchildren, Brom (Youngsook) Stibitz, Abby Stibitz, Kory (Summer) Olmstead, Kyle Olmstead; great-grandson, Kenyon Olmstead; brother Robert (Helen) Butler of Nashville; and an interesting assortment of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Carrie E. Mulvany Butler; his parents, Abram and Bessie Butler; sister, Helen Butler Gates; infant brother, Chester; and son-in-law, Bob Haden.
Graveside services were held Aug. 14 at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue, with Pastor Randy Stewart of Bethel Baptist Church, Battle Creek, officiating. Good friend, Ralph Robertson, also shared his thoughts.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Township Library or Barry-Eaton Hospice. Arrangements were by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
Glen B. Butler
Glen B. Butler, of Charlotte, died Sunday June 27, 2004.
Mr. Butler was born Dec. 31, 1916, the son of James and Edna (Pierce) Butler in Springport. Glen retired after many years in the logging business and was an avid gardener. He was a member of Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, Rebecca Lodge #68 and a former member of Grand Valley #31 Ladies Encampment Auxiliary.
He is survived by his wife, Geneva (French); daughter Glenna Mae (Ronald) Curtis of Florida, son William B. (Amy) Butler of Charlotte, daughter Nancy J. (Colin) Davis of Charlotte, son Melvin Butler (Sandy Shaw) of DeWitt, daughter Shirley (George) Barker of Dresden, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son James Butler in 1964.
Funeral service was held June 30 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Randy Royston officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital or Eaton Community Hospice.
Lyle Buxton
Lyle Buxton, 92, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2004.
Mr. Buxton was born May 22, 1912 in Haslett, the son of Walter F. and Mabel (Benedict) Buxton. Lyle served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Many local folks will remember him as a loan processor for Farmers Home Association for many years until his retirement. Mr. Buxton was a former Boy Scout leader for many years, and was an active supporter of the Republican Party and number of community organizations, including First Baptist Church and Chester Gospel Church.
He is survived by his wife, Jane (Oswald) Buxton; daughter, Sharon Bos of Virginia; grandson, Deron Bos of New York; step-children, Sharah Lynn Purdy of Spring Arbor, Robert Daniel Robison of Allendale, and Crystal Wierenga of Spring Arbor; and step grandchildren, Catharine, Ashley and Mickayla.
Memorial services were held Oct. 8 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chester Gospel Church for various charitable organizations.
Gerald G. Buyea
Gerald G. Buyea, of Springport, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at home under the loving care of his family, at the age of 72. Gerald was the former owner of the Stein Tavern and he retired from the VFW National Home for Children. He also worked for several years for Northwest Airlines.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jackie, two sons, Jerry (Jill) of Lansing, and Michael (Debbie) of Idaho, one granddaughter, Vanessa Buyea of Marquette, one sister, Jan Whalls, of Linden, MI and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Springport American Legion, Adams – Rockey Post #6056, on June 6, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Doner officiating. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home for Children. Arrangements by J.C. Adams Funeral Homes, Springport Chapel.
Rev. W. Glen Campbell
Rev. W. Glen Campbell, age 85, went to be with his Lord on June 15, 2004 at his home in rural Eaton Rapids surrounded by his family and supported by the caring members of the Eaton Community Hospice. He was born on March 19, 1919 on a farm near Lake Crystal MN to Ray and Grace (Buss) Campbell. Rev. Campbell and his wife spent 20 years in the ministry, pasturing Baptist Churches in Richfield, St. Paul and Delavan, MN and Orangeville MI. In 1967 Mr. Campbell became a pastor-counselor at the Radio Bible Class Ministries of Grand Rapids, MI and served until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Baptist Haiti Mission board and served as its president for 30 years. In 1999 he and his wife Marie Moved next door to their daughter Ruth and son-in-law Hank Benjamin in Eaton Rapids. They found a loving church home at Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte where he was a member. He had a great love of writing and compiled four collections of articles detailing his life on the farm, his travels during World War II, his years in ministry and the lives of his parents. He also wrote articles for the Eaton Rapids Community News under the title “Campbell’s Scoop”.
Rev. Campbell is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie, his daughters Ruth (Hank) Benjamin of rural Eaton Rapids, Susan (Bill) McConnell of Gales Ferry, CT, Linda (Art) Feingold of Raleigh NC, granddaughters Tamah (Micah) Winzeler of Eaton Rapids, Nicole McConnell of Brooklyn NY, and grandsons David (Ann) Foreman of Laingsburg, MI and Steven Feingold of Raleigh, NC, and three great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Marisa Foreman and Elora Winzeler. He is also survived by a sister Minnie (Bob) Buyse of Sacramento, CA and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Marcelyn Campbell of Lake Crystal, MN.
Services were held at the Calvary Baptist Church, Charlotte, MI on Saturday, June 19, 2004. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice and/or Baptist Haiti Mission, Rockford MI. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
William M. Carl Jr.
William Michael “Bill” Carl Jr., 40, died Oct. 22, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born Aug. 17, 1964 to William M. and violet “Dolly” (Billings) Carl Sr. in Battle Creek. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1982. Bill worked as a manager for several companies in the area, including Yesteryear in Marshall, Taco Bell at 11 Mile Road, Speedway in DeWitt and since February at the Quality Dairy in Lansing. Bill was very active while at Bellevue High School He played basketball, was involved with the follies, enjoyed woodworking and shop. He was voted best dancer, best dressed and the winter Homecoming King. He put together the Memory Reflections for his senior commencement. Bill was also a lead singer in several rock ‘n’ roll bands.
He volunteered as a scout leader in Union City and more recently he’s been a supporter of DeWitt High School’s marching band and cross country team. He enjoyed camping, family time, watching NASCAR races, Monday night football and a family tradition of hunting at deer camp on the AuSable River in Mio.
He is survived by his wife, Doris (Ormanovich) Carl of DeWitt; son, William Michael Carl III, at home; daughters, Danielle Kristina Lee Carl, and Emily Ruth, Michelle Carl, both at home; daughter, Alyssa Ashley Lynn Carl in McCaysville, Ga.; mother, Violet “Dolly” Carl of Kalamazoo; grandmother, Pauline M. (Morrison) Carl, Battle Creek; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Dean A. Carl, in 1961.
Services were held Oct. 29 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bellevue, with Monsignor William Fitzgerald officiating. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo Township.
Memorial donations may be made to his children’s college fund. Arrangements were by Shaw Funeral, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
