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Nicholas Thomas Wells Jr.
Nicholas T. Wells, Jr., age 72, of Eaton Rapids, died Friday, Decemer 5, 2003. He was born September 18, 1931 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Nicholas and Zelma (Chandler) Wells Sr. Nick was a retired employee of General Motors and a member of the U.A.W. Local #652.
Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Lena; 5 children, Nicholas R. Wells of Charlotte, Neil Wells of Nashville, MI, Dennis Wells of Eaton Rapids, Anthony Wells of Brimley and Karen Wells of Nashville, MI; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Deo (Darlene) Wells of Lansing; sisters, Daisy Doxtader of Williamston and Caroline (Paul) VanEpps of Lansing; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids.
Sandra L. Westfall
Sandra Lee (Foster) Westfall, 52, of East Lansing, passed away Monday, March 17, 2003 at her home.
Sandra was born May 27, 1950 in Lansing, the daughter of Joseph and Beverly Foster. She was a terrific artist, and did many other crafts also. She was a graduate of Waverly High School in 1968.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Westfall; three children, Isreal (Madeline), Caleb (Cory), and Rebekah Westfall; three grandchildren, Skyler, Avery and Little Caleb; her mother, Beverly Foster; three sisters, Ginnie (Billy) Challender, Judy (Scott) Lenhard, and Lori (Wayne) Versola; eight nieces and nephews, Tony (Gina), and Matthew Challender, Jacob, Joshua, Julia and Jason Bartholomew, and Timothy Lenhard.
She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Foster in 1996.
Friends and family are invited to gather at the Mt. Hope Church, 202 Creyts Rd. Lansing, for a dinner-memorial service from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, Monday March 24.
Donald Wetzel
Donald Wetzel, 62, was killed in an accident on his farm Thursday, July 10, 2003.
Having farmed in Vermontville for the past 35 years, Don was well known and will be greatly missed in the community. He was a member of the Charlotte congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Professing his faith since a young boy and instilling in his children a deep reverence for Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ and in turn their children, this will be his legacy. Don was known as a hard-working man, generous to all.
His concern for his neighbor was rare in today’s fast-paced world. His greatest concern was for his family whom he deeply cherished. Many who were not literally his children and grandchildren found his care extended to them as if they were his own. Upon retirement from dairy farming, Don just couldn’t completely leave the cows behind. Cow racing became his passion, putting Vermontville on the map as the home of the world’s fastest cow.
He was survived by his wife of 43 years, Gloria; children, Kim (Joel) Dixon, Pam (Mark) Root, Kevin (Lisa) Wetzel, Jeff (Chelsey) Wetzel and Chad Wetzel; grandchildren, Daniel and Jarrod Brooks, Joshua, Dakota and Elizabeth Wetzel, and MadKenzie Wetze; and mother, Donnalee.
Preceding him in death are his son, Nathan; father, Dale; and daughter, Cindy.
Services were held July 14 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville following.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wetzel family, in care of Kevin Wetzel.
Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Shirley J. Whitcomb
Shirley J. Whitcomb, 70, of Bellevue, died Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Battle Creek Health System.
Mrs. Whitcomb was born June 1, 1932 in Bancroft to Kenneth and Mary (Routson) Springs and graduated from Vernon High School. She worked for many years as a clerk at Security National Bank in Bellevue and at Smith’s Variety Store. She also served as a Bellevue Township election official. Active in the Bellevue community, Mrs. Whitcomb was a member of the Etcetera Club and active with the Farm Bureau. She enjoyed camping, gardening and reading.
She married George Whitcomb Sr. on Nov. 8, 1947; he died Jan. 16, 1997. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Sue Ann Whitcomb and graddaughter, Janet Lynn Whitcomb.
Surviving are sons, George (Karen) Whitcomb of Olivet, Gary (Evelyn) Whitcomb, Randy (Debbie) Whitcomb, Ron (Cathy) Whitcomb and Dan (Jayne) Whitcomb, all of Bellevue; daughter, Peggy (John) Masters of Otsego; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry (Elizabeth) Springs of Florida, James (Deana) Springs of Durand and Bob (Diane) Springs of Henderson.
Services were held March 12 at Bellevue United Methodist Church, with Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Belleveue Firemen, 115 E. Jackson, Bellevue, MI 49021 or Eaton County Hospice. Arrangements were by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
Gregory A. White
Gregory Allen “Gregg” White, 65, of Bellevue, died March 13, 2003 at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek.
Mr. White was born May 23, 1937 to Urban and Clementine (McGary) White in Stillwater, Minn. He graduated from St. Philip High School and attended Kellogg Community College. Mr. White worked as a millwright and in maintenance at Ralston Corp. from 1961 until retiring in 1997. He served as the president of the American Federation of Grain Millers, Local 66 for 25 years. Mr. White was a member of Eagles Aerie 229, Bellevue Lions Club and the VMCCA. He enjoyed his truck and tractor, spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards, gambling, watching sports and NASCAR racing.
He married Joyce Rizor on Aug. 27, 1960; she survives. Also surviving are children, Mark (Mary) White, Timothy White and Michelle (Paul) Seeley Jr., all of Bellevue; five grandchildren; and sister, Kay (John) Van Dorsten of Battle Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held March 17 at Bellevue United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mark Thompson officiating. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Fire Department and First Responders. Arrangements were by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
Ramona J. White
Ramona J. (Adams) White, age 64, of New Port Richey, died Monday, March 10, 2003 at Tampa General Hospital.
Born in Charlotte Sept. 19, 1938, she was married to Robert L. White for 46 years. She resided in Mulliken after marriage until 1989, then moving to Florida. She was a homemaker and a member of the Non Commissioned Officers Association Auxiliary 646 New Port Richey. She enjoyed her hobbies and helping others.
She was prededed in death by both parents, Clarence and Geraldine Adams; and a brother, Bill Adams.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert White; three sons, Robert and Terry, both of Lansing, and Russell of New Port Richey; two brothers, Ronald “Red” Adams of New Port Richey and John Adams of Charlotte; four grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. No services were held. Arrangements were by North Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery in New Port Richey.
Yolanda Whitehead
Yoland Whitehead, age 38, of Bellevue, died of natural causes Monday, April 21, 2003 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte.
Yolanda was born in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Lewis and Joyce (Shipp) Whitehead and lived at the Wilson AFC Home in Bellevue since 1983. She was employed at the Target store in Lansing, was a volunteer at the Salvation Army Day Care Center in Lansing, and enjoyed bowling, swimming and acrobatics.
Surviving are her mother and step-father, Joyce and Atlas Richardson; her father, Lewis Whitehead; three sisters, Rita Wojachechowski, Wanda Thomas and Diana Martin; brother, Kevin Whitehead; and her caregiver, family and friends at Wilson’s Crestview AFC Home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 28 at Burkehead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Randy Royston officiating. Interment will be at Kalamo Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until service time at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Marion I. Whitinger
Marion Ilene Whitinger, age 64, of Charlotte, died Sunday, Sept. 14 2003.
Marion was employed by Charlotte Public Schools for more than 25 years. She organized the Charlotte Paraprofessional Support Association/MEA local and served as its president and MEA Representative Assembly delegate for several years. She enjoyed working at Galewood Elementary School where she used her artistic talent, creativity and love of reading to make the media center a special place for children to learn. She especially valued her friendships with the Galewood Elementary School faculty, staff and many friends. Marion will be remembered for her love of children, loyalty to her family and friends, artistic talent, her musicianship and generosity of spirit.
Marion was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Whitinger; father, Elwood Whitinger; and nephew, Danial Tuckey.
She is survivied by four sisters, Lucille Tuckey of Charlotte, Wilma Campbell of Charlotte, Leila (Dick Grossman) Whitinger of Anoka, Minn. and Linda (Matt) Silvas of Charlotte; one brother, John (Sue) Whitinger of Odessa, Fla.; nephews and nieces, Brian Tuckey, Sue Pion, Sara Powers, Julie Wertz, Steve Tuckey, Robert Tuckey, Edward Tuckey, Lori Baum, Andrew Campbell, Mary Jo Mills, Jodi Driver, Robert Silvas, Amy Sawatski, Angel Bartlett, Lisa Whitinger and Nick Whitinger; great-nieces and nephews, Megan, Courtney, Travis, Joey, Trent, Neisha, Eric, Shane, Zane, Spencer, Alisha, Eric, Owen, Ryan, Patrick, Holly, Corey, Kindra, Jason, Jenny, Kenny, Robbie, Rikki and Randi; great-great nieces and nephews, Jedediah, Brody, Sydney, Christina and Martina; uncle, George Whitinger, aunts, Maemie Ronning and Alberta Whitinger; Whitinger cousins, and Fladeboe cousins.
A memorial service was held Sept. 17 at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Dr. Rev. Roy Backus officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or the Galewood Elementary Media Center (check payable to Galewood Elementare), 512 E. Lovett, Charlotte, MI 48813. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte.
