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Robert Todd
Robert Loyal Todd, 88, of Vermontville died Friday, March 12, 1999.
Mr. Todd was born September 12, 1910 in Vermontville, the son of Sidney Benjamin and Selena Edith (Crook) Todd. He was a Vermontville Historical Society Charter Member, past president and board member of the Vermontville Library and an avid reader. He was also a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by one daughter, Ruth Ann Todd of Vermontville; one son, Richard Todd of Charlotte; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen in 1998.
Funeral services were March 16 at the Vermontville UMC with the Rev. Jeff Bowman officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were prepared by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville UMC or Charlotte Schools.
Harold Townsend
Harold Townsend, 73, of Bellevue, died July 18, 1999 at home.
Mr. Townsend was born July 4, 1926 in Hastings to Charles and Nina (Woods) Townsend. He attended Kingspoint Naval Academy and served as a Merchant Marine during World War II. He owned and operated restaurants in Bellevue and Charlotte. He served on the Bellevue Fire Department from 1953 through 1961.
Surviving are his wife, Julia (Wenrich) Townsend; children, Michael (Carol) Townsend of Towanda, Ill., Patricia Townsend, Barbara (David) Burkett and Mary (Mark) White, all of Bellevue, Martha (Michael) Limauro of Grosse Pointe Park; ten grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Wagner of Bellevue, Wash.
Graveside services were held July 21, 1999 at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Fireman’s Fund in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements were made by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
Horace R. Treadway
Horace R. Treadway, age 82, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999, in Weatherford, Texas. Memorial services were held July 9th with family members Michael Feese and Mel Doughty officiating. Burial was at Parker Memorial Cemetery in Grapevine, Texas.
He was born April 25, 1917 near Paragould Arkansas, the son of Clara and Edward Treadway. He was next to youngest of seven children and had 3 brothers and 3 sisters, all who preceded him in death.
He came to Lansing, Michigan, when he was 18 to play in a band. He married Willie Doughty at the age of 22 and they had three daughters, Laura Treadway of Detroit, Mary Treadway Lane of Raymond, Colorado, and Sally Treadway of Detroit. The Treadway family moved to Eaton Rapids in the early 50’s. Horace worked at Motor Wheel in Lansing for many years and later at Wheel Horse in Indiana. He was very active in the Eaton Rapids community as a member of the Lions Club and the Masons, and as the local “disc jockey” for the teenagers. He had a great love and talent for music. He played guitar in a local group and spent many hours in the 1950’s and 60’s playing records at high school dances and at the “Canteen” (Gremlin Corners). He traveled from Texas many times to play records for ERHS reunion dances. He loved being with young people and often talked about the kids he “raised” in Eaton Rapids. He enjoyed his three grandsons, Jeff Lane, Jonny Lane, Michael Williams, and granddaughter, Nancy Williams LaPratt. He had four great-grandchildren, Jacob Michael LaPratt, Samantha J. Lane, Jackson Treadway Lane, and Riley O. Lane.
He retired at the age of 48 after suffering three heart attacks. Although he had many physical problems, life was precious to him. His loss of eyesight over the past few years made it impossible to do many of the things he loved to do – read, drive, dance, pound a nail…
He lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area for the past 20 years. He married Betty Denman seven years ago. They met at a dance where he loved dancing to what he called the “Texas Swing” played by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. They had recently moved to Weatherford and were building a new home.
He was a gentle, caring man, a hard worker, a generous man who was highly respected. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, family man and friend. We will always be thankful for our wonderful memories of him – his magnetic personality and smile, his sense of humor and his goodness to all who knew him.
Memorials may be directed to the Society to Prevent Blindness.
Mildred Treloar
Mildred Treloar, 95, of Charlotte died Oct. 19, 1999, in Charlotte.
Mrs. Treloar was born May 29, 1904 in Eaton County, the daughter of Thomas and Cecile (Rolfe) Wyble. She had worked at Wilcox-Gay and was part owner of the Al & Bills Store in Charlotte. Later she was a babysitter for many years.
She is survived by one son, Nyle (Joan) Treloar of Hastings; one daughter-in-law, Jean Treloar of Lansing; eight grandchildren, Terry Treloar of Canada, Michael Treloar of Vermontville, Nancy Bergy of Leslie, Thomas Treloar of Mason, Jeanean Pratt of Lansing, Lee Treloar of Nashville, Paul Treloar of Frogmore, SC, and Christina Acevedo of Bronson, FL; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Rich of Eaton Rapids; two brothers, Ted Wyble of Lansing and Robert Wyble of Vermontville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William; one son, Thomas Treloar, and one brother, Clayton Wyble.
Services were Oct. 22 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo.
Corey Lee Tripp
Corey Lee Tripp, age 30, died April 24, 1999. He was born April 7, 1969 in Lansing the son of Robert and Jerrene Lou (Kowalk) Tripp. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Tripp in 1989.
He is survived by his mother Jerrene Tripp of Eaton Rapids; brother, Travis Tripp of Eaton Rapids; 5 sisters, Dakota (Paul) Thomas of Lansing, Jerrene (Able) Reyes of Lansing, Denise Tripp of Lansing, Kim Tripp of Eaton Rapids, Priscilla Tripp of Eaton Rapids; 2 nieces; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Graveside services were held May 4, 1999 at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids Township, with Rev. Thomas Evans of the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church officiating. Funeral arrangements were conducted by Shelley-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
Jerrene L. Tripp
Jerrene L. Tripp, age 62, died Monday, November 15, 1999 in Eaton Rapids. Jerrene was born December 24, 1936 in Eaton Rapids the daughter of Harold Alexander and Wilma Fern (Herrick) Kowalk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tripp in 1989; son, Corey Tripp, 1999; sister, JoAnn Trayler; 3 brothers, Russell, Gaylord, and Dale Kowalk.
Surviving are 5 daughters, Dakota (Paul) Thomas, Jerrene (Able) Reyes, Denise Tripp, all of Lansing, Kimberlee Tripp, Priscilla Tripp, both of Eaton Rapids; son, Travis Tripp of Eaton Rapids; 2 granddaughters, Sherrene and Abby Reyes; 2 sisters, Jean Anciola of Eaton Rapids and Jeannette Merwin of Leslie.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 19, 1999 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Tom Evans officiating. Interment followed at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Casket bearers were Roy Kunkel, Sr., Roy Kunkel, Jr., Hank Henry, Ken Kowalk, Jerry Merwin, and Brian Miller.
Channing Trowbridge
Channing Gene Trowbridge, 22, of Potterville, formerly of Charlotte, died May 12, 1999 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mr. Trowbridge was born Feb. 19, 1977 in Charlotte, the son of Frank McNamara and Theresa Trowbridge and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Maple Valley High School. Prior to that, he had attended Charlotte Public Schools. He was employed as a parts clerk for Car Quest in Lansing and an avid softball player, having played in the Potterville softball league.
He is survived by one daughter, Katelyn Marie of Charlotte; his mother, Theresa Trowbridge of Charlotte; his stepfather, Michael Osborne of Potterville; his father, Frank (Cindy) McNamara of Mason; three sisters, Dena Osborne of Potterville and Ashley McNamara and Kally McNamara, both of Mason; his grandparents, Buddy and Sue Trowbridge of Vermontville, Ione McNamara of Olivet, Ed McNamara of Ohio, and Dorothy Osborne of Potterville; his great-grandfather, Steve White of Ohio; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Services were May 15 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for his daughter, Katelyn.
Leah Turner
Lean LaFern Turner, 78, of Dimondale, formerly of Charlotte, died Oct. 29, 1999.
Mrs. Turner was born Feb. 17, 1921 in Tippicanoe, Ind., the daughter of Samuel and Flava (Robinson) Galbreath. She was retired from the USDA0Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service in Eaton County.
She is survived by one daughter, Julia (James) Leslie of Dimondale; three sons, R. Michael (Debra) and Stephen (Judy), both of Eaton Rapids, and Daniel (Kate) of Charlotte; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were Nov. 1 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment was at the Dimondale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County Humane Society.
