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Cathryn L. Crozier
Cathryn Louise Crozier, 47, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004.
Mrs. Crozier was a property administrator for Independent Village. She was a member of the Ladies of Harley and loved deer hunting and fishing ever since her grandfather taught her. She was also a founding member of Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries of Nashville. Mrs. Crozier was born Feb. 21, 1956 in Lansing, the daughter of Roland “Sonny” Brown and Pat (Fred) Zangmeister, who survived.
She is also survived by her husband Bill Crozier; stepdaughters, Lisa (Russeel) Green of Bellevue, Laura (Mike) Fuller of Charlotte, Angela Cuff of Charlotte; 12 step-grandchildren and one great-step-grandchild; sisters, Debbie (John) Ward, Denise (Bob) Bishop, Sherry (David) Buis, Kitty (Gordy) Smith, Laura (Steve) Ballinger, Kim Swissler, Dee Brown; brothers, Lenny (Betty) Hiatt, Gary Hiatt, Steven Brown, Kevin (Kathy) Brown, Doug (Brenda) Brown; step-brother, Rocy Graham; step-father, Len Hiatt of Bath; mother-in-law, Genevieve Crozier; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was held Jan. 20 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Dr. David MacDonald officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Michigan Chapter or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Lawrence D. Crozier
Lawrence D. Crozier, 95, of Palmetto, Fla., died Friday, Sept. 3, 2004.
Mr. Crozier was born March 4, 1909 in Eaton County, on a farm on Broadway Road next to the Miller School, the son of Dora Jane (Miller) and Charles Crozier. Lula Wehr, who would one day be Lawrence’s mother-in-law, was at the Crozier home the day he was born. Lawrence’s mother died when he was a year old and he went to live with his oldest sister and brother-in-law Pearl (Crozier) and Oren Egbert Shumaker.
His father died when he was 4 years old. Most of his years growing up were spent on a farm on Five Point Highway. Lawrence helped raise money to start the first Charlotte High School band when he was in high school. One of the things they did was sell scrap metal. He graduated from CHS in 1927. He also played in the Charlotte Community Band for approximately 20 years. When he became of age (21), he received the proceeds of his parents’ trust. With the $1,700 he purchased a good team of horses, harnesses, farm wagon with rack, and six cows at $60, to go into farming. He married Elizabeth Wehr on July 28, 1934. They purchased the farm across the road from where Lawrence grew up. In 1942 they moved with their two daughters to a farm on Packard Highway. He farmed in Eaton County until the late ‘50s, raising registered Berkshire hogs. He never owned a milking machine. In the ‘50s he became a janitor working at Fowlers Dealership, the Congregational Church and part-time at Charlotte High School, where he became a school bus driver. He was much loved by the students. He was almost always a driver for the band when they attended football games, the Holland Tulip Festival, Interlochen Band Camp, etc. Lawrence and Elizabeth retired in 1972 and sold the farm in 1973. They moved to Florida full time in 1982. Lawrence had been very active. Until June he had shuffled three times a week, continued to play his clarinet, cooked his meals, drove his car, etc. He was nearly 90 when he first hired someone to change the oil in his car. For years he patiently, lovingly took care of his wife, which allowed her more years of quality life.
He is survived by two daughters, Myrna Dehnert of Bradenton, Fla. and Ann Cobb (Preston) Aylesworth of Rockton, Ill.; grandchildren, Brenda (Jerry) Stanton and Janet Gearhart of Bradenton, Fla., Steven (SFC Katrina) Cobb of Lacey, Wash, Andrew (Jeanne) Cobb of San Antonio, Texas; his late wife’s siblings, Maxon (Dorothy) Wehr, Doris (Cal) Fullerton, and Roland (Charlotte) Wehr. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Elizabeth, his wife, of 67 years, on Feb. 13, 2002; son-in-law Douglas Cobb on Feb. 13, 1986; grandson Bruce Cobb on Jan. 27, 1990; sisters Pearl Shoemaker and Mildred Price; brother Otto; and niece Juanita (Shumaker) Thompson, who was raised with Lawrence like a sister.
Funeral services were held Sept. 10 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Phil Hobson officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte High School Band Boosters. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Lynn Darling
Lynn Darling, age 51, passed away at home in Leslie on December 24, 2004 after a 2 year struggle with cancer. He was born on October 27, 1953 to Lloyd and Nancy (Ward) Darling. He graduated from Leslie High School in 1971 where he excelled in wrestling, football and baseball. He was raised on the family farm in Rives Junction where he worked until he left to do construction. He was a retired member of the Family Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death by infant brother Robert, grandparents Ralph and Dariel Darling, Max and Helen Ward.
He is survived by his daughter Rachel (John) Brown and grandson Raymond of Southgate, his best friend and companion Lori Valentine, her children Travis MacArthur, Alesha Valentine and Ethan, mother Nancy (Ward) Darling, father Lloyd (Joanne), brothers Philip (Penny), Gary (Lois), and Lloyd, sisters, Elaine Darling and Anita Neal, step-brothers Tim (Lecia0, Tom (Julie) Lamphere, all of Rives Junction and Troy (Jeanette) Lamphere of Jackson, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements are pending at J.C. Adams Funeral Chapel in Leslie. Donations may be made to Heartland Hospice of Mason, if desired.
Esten Davis Jr.
Esten Davis Jr., 80, of Potterville, died Nov. 12, 2004 at his residence.
Mr. Davis was born Dec. 28, 1923 in Beckley, W.Va., the son of Esten and Emma (Brown) Davis Sr. He had been a Michigan resident since 1964 and the Lansing area since 1966. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Davis was a former high school mathematics teacher while in West Virginia, and had been employed as a disability examiner for the state of Michigan, from where he retired.
Surviving is his former wife, Mary Creager of Auburn Hills.
At Mr. Davis’ request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Arrangements were by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Olivia R. Davis
Olivia Rayne Davis, infant daughter of Jessica Coles and Nicholas Davis, died Feb. 13, 2004 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Olivia was a full-term baby who had complications prior to delivery.
She is survived by her parents, Jessica and Nick of Charlotte; grandparents, Ray and Cindy Davis of Charlotte, Doug Coles of Marshall, Connie Reinhart of Marshall; great-grandparents, Robert and Donna Coles of Battle Creek, Mike and Mary Miller of Marshall, Robert Prough of Quincy, Richard and Leah Schofield of Charlotte, N.J. Davis of Farwell and Shirley Best of Ithaca; great-great-grandparents, Florabel Converse of Eaton Rapids, Virginia Root of Sherwood; aunts and uncles, Shelbie and Eric Dickinson of Olivet, and Joshua Coles of Marshall; several great aunts and uncles and close friends.
Memorial services were held Feb. 18 at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids, with Rev. Roy Backus of Olivet College officiating. Burial of cremains will be held in the spring on the family plot at Perry Cemetery in Brookfield Township.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family in memory of Olivia Rayne Davis.
Roger E. Davis
Roger E. Davis, 84, of Charlotte, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2004.
Mr. Davis was born Jan. 12, 1920 in Charlotte, the son of Leigh and Beatrice (Rogers) Davis King. He served in the U.S. Army under General George Patton in North Africa and Europe and was awarded a Purple Heart.
He founded Davis & Sons Pontiac with his father and brothers, and later owned Davis Motor Sales Inc. until his retirement in 1986. He had a lifelong love of traveling and being outdoors. He also enjoyed cutting wood and panning for gold. Roger was a member of VFW Post 2406, the American Legion of Charlotte #42, and the F.O.E. Eagles Aerie #3552.
He is survived by daughter, Rosemary (Michael) Long of Bailey; sons, Ralph (Susan) Davis and Paul (Laurie) Davis, both of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and half brother Larry King.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn “Kay” (Kulig) Davis in 1988; son David, brothers Richard and Robert Davis, and sister Barbara Paton.
A Family Affirmation Service was held Dec. 16 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill cemetery in Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Sharon M. Davis
Services celebrating the life of Sharon M. Davis, 61, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, were held March 14, 2004 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home. Burial was March 15 at Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.
Sharon died peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at her residence in Davenport following an extended and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and many special friends at the time of her passing.
Sharon Marie Hede was born Aug. 14, 1942 in Sparta, Wis., a daughter of Arnold and Martha (Larson) Hede. She was united in marriage to William E. “Bill” Davis on Dec. 1, 1962. She had been a long-time employee of Eagle Food Corp., where she had worked in the meat department. During her career she worked primarily at the Davenport East Locust Street location. Sharon enjoyed the outdoors and tending her garden, she had a special knack and a green thumb for raising roses. The time she cherished most was the time spent with her family; she was especially proud of being a grandma to her grandbabies. She was talented with craft projects and an accomplished cross stitcher.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Eaton Community Hospice House. They extend their heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers from Beacon of Hope who provided the family and Sharon with tender loving care.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Jo and Ivan Day, and Theresa Duyvejonck, all of Davenport, Iowa, and Shoun and Dr. Bob Rolle of Charlotte; grandchildren, Ryan, Trevor, Haley, Alexus, Logan, Scott and Jenny; six great-grandchildren; mother, Martha Hede; sister and brother-in-law, Robert and Neil Hede, and Gary and Joann Hede, all of Minnesota; and a host of extended family members and very dear friends.
Elizabeth T. Dean
Elizabeth “Betty” Theresa Dean, 82, of Olivet, formerly of Charlotte, died Thursday, July 1, 2004.
Mrs. Dean was born July 23, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of John R. and Marguerite (Sacwright) Dean. She was a life member of VFW Post 2406 Auxiliary, a member of the Eaton County Historical Society, and was always devoted to her family.
She is survived by her son, John L. Dean of Vermontville, grandsons, Shawn and Brian Dean; great-granddaughter, Josie, and great-grandson Dawson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, on May 6, 1999; daughter, Roseann in 1958 and sister, Joan Smith in 1996.
Funeral services were held July 5 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Art Salisbury officiating. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Gladys M. DeGroot
Gladys M. DeGroot, 94, of Olivet, died Friday, April 23, 2004.
Mrs. DeGroot was born Aug. 8, 1909 in Wayland, the daughter of Bert and Lottie (Norris) Welch and had been an Olivet-area resident since 1929. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte, had been a member of the former Dark Corners Extension group and loved going to Eaton Place Restaurant in Charlotte.
Surviving are her son, Merle (Janet) DeGroot of Olivet; two daughters, Joy (Joe) Mazurek of maple Rapids and June (Don) France of Battle Creek; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Adeline Shivley of East Jordan; and caregiver, Kathleen Faurot of Marshall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold DeGroot, to whom she had been married for 74 years, on Feb. 15, 2002; and by sisters, Mary Mains, Fern Swisher and Garnet DeRocher.
Funeral services were held April 27 at Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte, with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Interment was at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte.
