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Richard Mooney
Richard J. “Dick” Mooney, born March 25, 1938 in Lansing, the son of Jack and Hilda (Sargent) Mooney, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor at age 65.
Dick was a man with a great passion for everything he did or was involved in – whether it was his petroleum business, and in the later year of his life, the real estate investment field; his love of downhill skiing and golfing; his loyalty to the Michigan State University sports teams; and his great love, admiration and dedication to his family.
After graduating from Lansing Sexton High School and serving in the U.S. Army for two years, Dick borrowed money from his father to buy an oil delivery truck and he then drove for Ashland Oil out of Mason. This is how it all began. In 1977, he founded Mooney Oil Co., and his stations in the mid-Michigan area were known for great products and great services. During his career, he was very active in the Michigan Petroleum Association and was a past president of the Central Michigan Oilmen’s Club.
Dick served his oil profession well. He was very active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Lansing, the Michigan Dyslexia Institute and the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing. He was also te founding sponser of the “Michigan Parades into the 21st Century Parade” which then evolved into the “Michigan Parade” – now one of the state’s most popular parades. Dick loved to ske, play golf, bowl and play poker and played all with great enthusiasm and passion, but most important of all was the fun he had with friends in these activities.
Dick and his family spent some time in Florida and Utah in his later years, but he did not like to miss watching his beloved Spartan football, basketball and hockey teams play. Despite his failing health from myelodysplastic syndrome blood disease in the last 16 years, Dick never gave up fighting, determined to beat a disease that his doctors said would prove fatal within three to five years.
Dick also very much enjoyed spending time with his grandkids – particularly skiing and golfing with them – but his best golf partner was his wife, Cheri. Dick, affectionately known by many of his friends as “Moons” was a man for all seasons, who loved to work and play hard and yet would always find time to help others not so fortunate in our community. Once he met you, he never forgot you; he has an incredible memory. Dick’s legacy: great friends, great businesses and great family. He spent his lifetime smelling the roses – for others and himself.
Surviving are his wife, Cheri; four children, Terrie (Dale) hall, Brian, Brad (Cindy) and Todd (Shery); two stepsons, Michael and Anthony (Tiffany) Del Duca; 14 grandchildren, Lindsey and Aaron Pike, Amber and Nicholas Hall, Alison Hall, Matthew, Megan and Mark Mooney, Ryan and Andrew Mooney, Brooke Mooney, Brock Olejniczak, Brynn and Brooke Del Duca; the mother of his children, Karen Mooney; and a brother, Donald (Mary) Mooney.
Funeral services were held Oct. 10 at the MSU Kellogg Center, with Pastor Roger Straub of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Dyslexia Institute, 532 E. Shiawassee, Lansing, MI 48912. Arrangements were by Palmer Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel, Lansing.
Dorothy M. Morgan
Dorothy M. Morgan, age 90, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at Maple Knoll Manor in Charlotte.
Mrs. Morgan was born May 22, 1912 in Charlotte, to James and Verda Leak. She lived in Charlotte all her life and was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Frances (Noble) Wirt of Charlotte; three grandsons, Paul (Dena) Lahr of Charlotte, Pete Lahr of Olivet and Brian (Holly) Lahr of Charlotte; six great-grandchildren, Denise Lahr, Rebecca Lahr, Dustin Lahr, Paige Lahr, Cassidy Lahr and Alley Lahr.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Morgan on March 8, 1996, and one son, Kirby lee Morgan on April 3, 1989.
Graveside services were held May 9 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
Memorial donations may be made to Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Hayes Green Beach Hospital or Eaton Community Hospice, all of Charlotte. Arrangements were by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Robert S. Morrow
Robert S. Morrow, age 74 of Eaton Rapids, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at his residence with is family by his side, following a long illness. He was born July 16, 1928 in Lansing the son of Stanley and Edna (Bondurant) Morrow. Bob was a retired Supervisor for General Motors in Lansing, with 34 years of service. He enjoyed the out-of-doors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, played softball, bowling, and was a devoted family man. Preceding him in death was his parents; son, Steven; grandson, Kevin and brother-in-law Bruce Smith.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Lorraine; 3 children, Julie (Roy) Hammond of Mason, Tim (Kelly) Morrow of Eaton Rapdis and Connie (Dan) Warner of Eaton Rapids; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Jerry (Louie) Smith of Manistee, Betty Smith of Eaton Rapids, Thelma Leece of Lansing, Carol (Stan) Bell of Eaton Rapids, Linda (Ernie) Warner of Leslie; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 15, 2003 from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Burial followed in the Oakwood Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to either the Ingham Hospice or a charity of one’s choice, in memory of Robert S. Morrow.
Eva Julia Mosure
Eva Julia Mosure, of Ames, Iowa, formerly of Onondaga, Eaton Rapids, Detroit, MI and Port Charles, FL, age 87, died Friday May 2, 2003 in Amese, IA. Eva Julia was born April 8, 1916 in Onondaga the daughter of Leon and Orpha (Willis) Sammons. Mrs. Mosure was a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School, Class of 1933. She graduated from Albion College, Oberlin College in Ohio and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Eva Julia was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Mason. She was a member of the Detroit Public Schools for more than 20 years.
Surviving are her 2 daughters, Elizabeth (Walter) Haussner of Apple Valley, MN, Margaret (James) Torrie of Ames, IA; 4 grandchildren, Heather (Gus) Mather, Heidi and Theodore Haussner and Melanie Torrie.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday noon, May 24, 2003 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids, MI with Rev. William Muller, Pastor of the Onondage Community Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Onondaga Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sat. from 11 a.m. until service time at the Funeral Home. Those desiring may make contributions to either the Order of the Eastern Star of Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Eva Julia Mosure.
H. Edwin Mullins Jr.
H. Edwin Mullins Jr., age 66, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003 in Charlotte.
Mr. Mullins was born Dec. 10, 1936 in Lansing, the son of Henry Edwin and Nettie (Helderop) Mullins and was a life resident of Lansing, Potterville and Charlotte area. He was a 1955 graduate of Potterville High School and was a farmer. He was employed as an instructor for the Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Program Local #324 in Howell and was a member of Chester Gospel Church.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Mary (Seegraves) Mullins of Nashville, Michael (Lori) Mullins of Charlotte and Daniel (Barbara) Mullins of Lansing; four grandchildren, Bradley, Staci, Kelsey and Jacob Mullins; his mother, Nettie Mullins of Mason; one brother, James (Ann) Mullins of Nashville; and three sisters, Judy (James) Cook of Leslie, Betsy (Ken) Thelen of Salem, Ore. and Debra (Leo) wantor of Mason.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Edwin Mullins Sr. and a brother Charles Mullins.
Funeral services were held Sept. 8 at Potterville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Marc Livingston and Rev. Rebecca Morrison officiating. Interment was at Deepdale Cemetry in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Chester Gospel Church. Arrangements were by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Max Baggerly Mulvany
Max Baggerly Mulvany, of Charlotte, formerly of Bellevue and Olivet, passed away March 4, 2003 as a result of pulmonary fibrosis, at the Hospice House in Lansing.
He was born Aug. 12, 1921 in Calhoun County to Raymond and Carrie (Baggerly) Mulvaney. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1939 and started working in the Bellevue State Bank. He was a World War II veteran, enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942 and became a member of the 9th Photo Reconn Squadron serving in India, Burma and China. After serving nearly four years in the service, he returned and worked in banks in Battle Creek, Bellevue and Albion before joining the Olivet State Bank in 1958 where he became president. He retired from that bank in 1984, which then merged with Independent Bank SW. While at that bank, he served on the board of directors of the Michigan Bankers Association for several years. Max was very active in community affairs and was a member of the Olivet Development Corp., an original co-owner of Tevilo Industries, served as president of the Olivet Community School Board. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, 35-year member of the Lions Club, Cub Scout leader, and managed Little League ball teams. Max was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed traveling along with hunting and fishing trips in Michigan, Canada, Alaska and Florida. However, the most important part of his life was his family. He was a dear husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Surviving are his wife, Joy (Dowding/LaPointe), with whom he was married 56 years ago; two sons, Donald (Lisa) Mulvany of Vermontville and Joseph (Debra) Mulvany of Montrose; seven grandchildren, Casey Mulvany and Jeremy (Carrie) Mulvany of Charlotte, Jason (Joy) Mulvany of Lansing, Elizabeth and Patrick Mulvany of Vermontville, Becky and Jennifer Mulvany of Montrose and one great-grandson, Bretten Max Mulvany of Charlotte.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth, Robert and Raymond; and sisters, Isabel, Pauline, Carrie and Marian.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. at Burkhead-Green Fneral Home, 206 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, with Rev. Roy Backus of Olivet Congregational Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, 313 Lansing Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813.
Ruby J. Morris
Ruby J. Morris passed away Feb. 11, 2003.
Mrs. Morris was born May 3, 1934 in Lansing, the daughter of Lester and Leta Howard. She loved and enjoyed her family and friends, and the trainsee and her friends at the Mid-Michigan R.R. Club at Turkeyville in Marshall.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Irvin Morris; sons, Steven (Chris) Morris of Charlotte, Edward (Debbie) Morris of Lansing; grandsons, Cory Morris, J. Wes (Teresa) Redfield, Edwards Morris II; great-grandchildren, Britnee Redfields, Saige Ells, Dallas Redfield, Chandler Morris; sister, June Bailey; sister-in-law, Charlene Howard of Lansing; friends, Pud, Bob, and Gert Hopkins of Lansing; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Gerry Wood; brothers, Vonnie, Richards and Jessie Howard; and her beloved cat, Aggie.
Services were held Feb. 15 at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Garner A. Morton
Garner A. “Mort” Morton, age 69, of Charlotte, died Monday, June 9, 2003 in Charlotte.
Mort was born Nov. 26, 1933 in Charlotte, the son of Ernest and Marian Morton and was a lifelong Charlotte resident. He was a 1952 graduate of Charlotte High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1955-57. He owned and operated the former Morton Photo Studio for many years, he was currently the owner/audiologist of Tri-County Hearing Center in Charlotte and was a member of the Charlotte Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #3552. he was an avid bowler with a 300 game to his credit and was recently inducted into the Charlotte Bowling Association Hall of Fame and played softball for many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Julie (Eugene) Sharp of Harrison and Tami (Steve) Senger of LaGrange, Ky.; one son, Guy Michael Morton of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Phillip Sharp, Jessica Sharp, Brock Morton and Alyssa Senger; his mother Marian Collins of Kentwood; sister, Joy (Carl) Lancaster of Kentwood; special friend, Melba Kohler of Charlotte.
Funeral services were held June 12 at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids.
