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Howard E. Clay Sr.
Howard Ernest Clay Sr., 80, passed away at Kings Daughters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tuesday, March 2, 2004.
He was born April 11, 1923 in Charleston, W.Va., the son of the late Sumner Clay and Mamie Kessinger Clay. He had been a machine operator for Owens-Illinois in Michigan and had served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the C.B. radio. He collected guns and knives, and played the guitar, banjo and harmonica by ear.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by eight siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Marie White Clay of Verona; three sons, H. “Ernie” (Joyce) Clay Jr. of Verona and Dennis L. (Joann) Clay of Charlotte and Jerald W. (Denise) Clay of Charlotte; a daughter, Betty L. (Charlie) Mock of Waynesboro; a brother, Curtis Clay of Yawkey W. Va.; three sisters, Josephine Conley of St. Angelo, Texas, Catherine White of Dunbar, W.Va., Anna Rollyson of Safety Harbor, Fla.; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
A service was held March 7 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Funeral Service, by Rev. Doug Henry. Burial followed at Augusta Memorial Park. Active and honorary pallbearers were the grandchildren attending the service.
Marguerite Clegg
Marguerite Clegg, age 85, of Eaton Rapids, died Friday January 2, 2004 in Marshall. Marguerite was born September 24, 1918 in Wesley, IA, came to Michigan in 1937 and married W. Wayne Clegg on April 4, 1941. She served on the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital Board for more than a decade, taught 4-H and Sunday school.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne, daughter, Paula (Terry Hood) Clegg of DeWitt; son, Will (Joni) Clegg of Wyoming, MI; 3 grandchildren, Jordan and Justin Clegg of Wyoming, Rachel Hood of Athens, GA; 3 brothers, Lowell (Audrey) Erdman of Decora, IA, Darrell (Charlotte) Erdman of Omaha, NE, Bernard (Madelyn) Erdman of Cedar Rapids, IA; 3 sisters, Donnell Robinson of Iowa City, IA, Carrell Smith of Chicago, IL and Madeline (Connie) Holben of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Olive Erdman of Wesley, IA.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids followed with interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may make contributions to either the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation or the First United Methodist Church in memory of Marguerite Clegg. Arrangements by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
Irvin J. Clements
Irvin J. Clements, 96, of Holt, died March 17, 2004.
Mr. Clements was born Aug. 29, 1907 in Charlotte, the son of John and Glycine (Stratton) Clements. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1929 and was the owner and florist for Clements Flower Shop in Holt. Mr. Clements was a member of Holt United Methodist Church. He loved bowling and bowled until his mid-60s.
He is survived by his son, Randall Clements of Holt; daughter, Addie Mutch of Holt; granddaughter, Misty (David) Smaltz of Davison; and brother, Robert Clements.
Graveside services were held March 20 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte, with Rev. Karen Wheat officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing Residence. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte.
James C. Clouse
James Clarence “JC” Clouse, 79, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004.
Mr. Clouse was born to Wm. Gus and Nanny Belle (James) Clouse on Oct. 21, 1924 in Springfield, Tenn.
He is survived by his wife, Phoebe (Butler-Woodworth) Clouse, whom he married Aug. 6, 1953. He is also survived by one son, Robert Clouse of Vermontville; and two daughters, Susan (Dennis) Lea and Linda (Norman) Clark, both of Traverse City; two step-sons, James (Joanne) Woodworth and Robert Woodworth, both of Eaton Rapids; stepdaughter, Carol (Steve) Brooks of Springfield; 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
Memorial services were held July 15 at the Charlotte Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Mark Woodbury officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Maurice D. Cole
Maurice “Mike” Dale Cole, 76, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004.
Mr. Cole was born May 25, 1927 in Charlotte, the son of Earl and Myrtie (King) Cole. Mike was a millwright for General Motors for 38 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of United Auto Workers and the Eaton County Buck Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by daughter, Vikki of Oregon; grandson, Dan II (Charie) Bryan of Vermontville; five great-grandchildren, Dan III, Ashtin, Blaze Brandon and Brent; several nieces and nephews; and best friends, Larry Towe and Joyce Johnson.
Family Affirmation Service® was held March 1 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment followed at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House.
Mildred S. Cole
Mildred S. “Millie” Cole, 94, of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 in Lansing.
Millie was born March 29, 1910 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of James Gordon and Nellie (Boatman) Colestock. Mrs. Cole was a yarn spinner and also worked in several businesses in Eaton Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVern Cole in 1968.
Surviving is her son, Richard (Virene) Squires of Leesburg, Fla.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids.
Those desiring may make contributions to either the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society in memory of Mildred S. Cole. Arrangements were by Shelly-Odell Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids.
Thelma I. Cole
Thelma I. Cole, 85, of Charlotte, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004.
Mrs. Cole was born April 23, 1918 in Mason, the daughter of Vern and Vera Bell (Fetterman) Briggs. She worked at Owens-Illinois as a cavity checker until her retirement in 1980. Thelma was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the O-I B-liners Club.
She is survived by sons, Gary (Ruth) Cole of Bark River, Richard (Lily) Cole of Holt, Carroll (Kay) Cole of Charlotte; daughter, Tanis Parks of Pueblo, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley VanLoten of Charlotte; and brother-in-law, Maurice Cole of Charlotte.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Duane Briggs; parents, Vern and Vera Briggs; husband, Robert E. Cole; brother, Pearl Briggs; and great-granddaughter, Joyce Hale.
Funeral services were held Jan. 21 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Interment was at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice of Charlotte.
Florence Eileen Connelly
Florence Eileen Connelly, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Lansing Residence on Friday, March 5, 2004. Florence was born April 15, 1912 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of William and Lillian (Shoup) Pollard. She married her husband, Nicolas, on June 15, 1931. She was employed at the REO Motor Corp. for 31 years, retiring in 1972. She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, Patricia Shaw, her brother, Walter Allen, one grandson and two great-grandsons.
She is survived by her children, Charles (Judith) Connelly, William (Shirley) Connelly, and Elizabeth Jenkins; she had a special place in her heart for her 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; niece, Joanne Carpenter; nephew, Richard Allen; cousins, Beatrice Andler and Joyce Wright. She had many friends whom she chauffeured to appointments and for groceries, cooked for and checked in on. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, crocheting, knitting and reading.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. from the Skinner Funeral Home at 315 S. River St., Eaton Rapids. Burial will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Senior Center or a charity of your choice.
Teddi Ann Cook
Teddi Ann Cook, age 16, of Eaton Rapids, died July 23, 2004 as the result of an auto accident. Teddi was born September 12, 1987 in Lansing. She was a student at the Eaton Rapids High School, entering the 12th grade and was employed at the Eaton Rapids Medical Center in the dietary department.
Surviving are her mother, Ruby (Dan) Graham of Eaton Rapids; father, Barry J. Cook of Lansing; sister, Shelby Cook of Eaton Rapids; brother, S.Sgt. David (Karen) Cook of Louisiana; step-brother, Ben (Patty) Graham of Eaton Rapids, Chad Graham of Lansing, Dustin Graham of Eaton Rapids; grandparents, Harry and Maizie Cook of Lansing, Edward and Virginia Galvin of Mecosta; 2 aunts, Launa (Dennis Farmer) Cook of Lansing, Diane (Robert) Potts of Delaware; 2 uncles, Craig (Kaye) Galvin of Dimondale, Barry (Skye) Galvin of Walled Lake and several special nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 600 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. The family is being served by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may make contributions to the Eaton Rapids High School Girls Athletic Program in memory of Teddi Ann Cook.
