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Martin Clemence
Martin Charles Clemence, 49, of Charlotte, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000.
Mr. Clemence was born Aug. 18, 1951 in Charlotte, the son of Charles and Doris (Mead) Clemence. He was a carpenter and Vietnam veteran.
Surviving are brother, Scott (Deborah) of Charlotte; sisters Christine Clemence of Charlotte and Sharon Saites of Lansing; nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.
Memorial services were held Oct. 7 at the Charlotte First Congregational Church with Rev. Dr. Peter Brenner officiating.
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Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Inc.
Clyde Clift
Clyde Roland Clift, 70, of Bellevue died June 5, 2000.
Mr. Clift was born Oct. 30, 1929, the son of Roland and Marie (Voegli) Clift in Bellevue Township. He was a master sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. He was wounded in action and told the story of how he “played dead” while a Chinese soldier stole his wristwatch – and he survived to tell the story. He worked for Kellogg’s, Cheney Limestone, Modern Transit, Clark Equipment and Ralston, retiring in 1995 after 16 years with Ralston running the cooker. He married Letha Jane Pierce July 3, 1952. He was a member of Nashville VFW Post #298, Michigan Sheriff’s Association, a life member of D.A.V. Chapter #7, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #299, Fraternal Order of Moose Lodge #676, Marshall, and the American ARP. He enjoyed watching and reading about NASCAR racing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Letha; three daughters, Brenda Harrison, Deborah Whitcomb and Lisa Clift of Bellevue; his mother, Marie Rea of Bellevue; six grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Wine of Battle Creek; and two brothers, Jack and Richard.
Services were June 9 at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with the Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brooke Abbott Scholarship Fund.
Dorothy P. Cole
Dorothy Penning Cole, 98, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Charlotte, died Dec. 18 at Washington Home Hospice.
Mrs. Cole had been a resident of Washington, D.C. for about 50 years. She was born in Charlotte in 1902 and graduated from Charlotte High School and later enrolled in the Dunbar School of Opera in Chicago, Ill. She performed for several seasons in stock and light opera, playing in “Carmen” and the “Student Prince” and as Maid Marian in “Robin Hood”. She later attended Michigan State Teachers’ College and earned a degree in music and art, which she taught in both public and private schools. In 1926, she married Herbert Cole, who died in 1972 after serving as president of BNA Washington Inc. The Coles became members of the Divine Science Church in 1963 where he was later ordained. She was chairman of the church’s music committee for 30 years, planning and organizing choir and soloist music for Sunday services. Until her late 80s, she traveled to England, France, Norway, the Caribbean and Hawaii, mostly by cruise ship.
She is survived by one niece, Margaret Mudge of Sarasota, Fla., and one nephew, Cole Blasier of Washington, D.C.
Memorial services at the Divine Science Church at Wisconsin and 35th Street will be held at a later date to be announced.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Divine Science Church.
Gary W. Cole
Gary W. Cole, 58, of Delton, formerly of Hastings and Charlotte, died Sept. 3, 2000 at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
Mr. Cole was the son of Norma Cole of Charlotte.
Richard Collins
Richard “Rick” Eugene Collins, 52, of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000 as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Mr. Collins was born Nov. 20, 1947 in Charlotte, the son of Ken Collins and Doris Holly. He was a sales representative for Ziebart.
Surviving are his wife, Jeannie (Smith) Collins; daughter, Kim Collins of Pittsburgh, Penn.; son Kevin (Melinda) Collins of Elk Grove, Calif.; granddaughter, Marissa Collins of Elk Grove, Calif.; mother, Doris (Winslow) Holly of Charlotte; sister, Kathy (Bill) Andrews of St. Louis, Mo.; nieces, Angie and Molly Andrews of St. Louis, Mo., Allison and Megan Hart; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Skip) Hart of Lebanon, Ind.; nephews Skipper and Dan Hart; father-in-law Bob Smith of Eaton Rapids; and aunt, Mable Clough of Charlotte.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1998.
Funeral services were held June 10 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
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Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Inc.
Joyce B. Comer
Joyce B. Comer, age 73 of Eaton Rapids, died Tuesday, December 12, 2000 in Lansing. Joyce was born August 7, 1927 in Lansing, the daughter of Howard and Isabel Ann (Foster) Slaght. She was a member of the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Red Cross Volunteers for 30 years and a member of the Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department Boosters.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Robert; daughter Joanne Comer of Grand Ledge; 3 sons, Rodney, Larry, and Thomas L. Comer all of Eaton Rapids; 6 grandchildren, Jason, Joshua and Jessica Comer, Gregory, Michael and Timothy Comer; 3 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Brendan and Annika; 2 sisters Carol (Keith) Williams of Eaton Rapids, Jacki (Loren) Worden of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held December 16th at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Stephen Klink officiating. Interment will be at Brickyard Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may make contributions to either the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society in memory of Joyce B. Comer.
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Clarence W. Conklin
Clarence W. Conklin of Evart died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at Autumwood of McBain. He was 81. Mr. Conklin was born on April 26, 1919 to Clarence M. and Etta Marie (Marshall) Conklin in Oldsmar, Florida. He married Fern M. Hoag on June 20, 1939 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed by the state of Michigan as a carpenter and brick man at Camp Grayling National Guard Camp. He served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Fern of Evart; children, Al (Sandra) Conklin of Evart; and Sandra K. (Lanny) Rowe of Holt; one sister, Vivian Conklin of Gainsville, Florida, as well as 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Clarence J. Conklin and a daughter, Nancy Lee Conklin.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2000 at the Onondaga Sportsman’s Club in Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by the Fosnaught Funeral Home, Marion, Michigan. To view on-line guest book and further memorial information, please visit www.legacy.com.
Elmer Conley
Elmer Conley, 79, of Charlotte died July 28, 2000.
Mr. Conley was born May 24, 1921, on Knott County, Ken., the son of Fred and Mae (Warrix) Conley. At the age of five his mother moved her nine children to Ohio after his father was killed. There, his mother remarried and had five more children. Later, they moved to Springport, where he graduated from high school. He lettered in baseball, basketball and football; was captain of his team and served as class president. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and worked in Jackson for a short period before moving to Charlotte with his brother, Howard. The two of them became partners at a Mobile gas station on Lansing Street and in 1948, he married Anna Mae Royston. He began working at the Charlotte Post Office in 1949 and later became assistant postmaster. He also drove a school bus. Together, he and his wife had two children. After retiring in 1981, he did maintenance work for the Immanuel Nursing Home (now Eaton Manor) for five years. The Conleys spent their winters in San Benito, Texas at Fun N Sun Campgrounds for 12 years, where he belonged to the Camera Club and was a teacher of the Bible group. He also enjoyed making many craft projects. He was a past member of the Crossroads United Brethren Church where he was Sunday School superintendent for 25 years and former teacher of the Boys Brigade. He was a past member of the Salvation Army Board, and was involved with the Eaton County Jail Ministry for many years. He enjoyed taking slides of the many trips that he and his wife took and entertained numerous senior citizens and guests at church functions with his slide presentations. He also enjoyed attending Olivet Senior Citizens events.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anna Mae; one daughter, Sheri (Jerry) Sanders of Port Charlotte, Fla. (formerly of Charlotte); one son, Roger (Darlene) of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Carmen (Brent) Pryor, Chad (Christy) Sanders, and Kristina and Ryan Conley; seven sisters, Ruby England of Eaton Rapids, Lola England of Concord, Betty (Leon) Pierce of Mason, Roberta (Ken) Swift of Sun City, Ariz., Mary (Bob) Every of Mason, Shirley (Ray) Every of Mason, Joy Jewitt of Mayer, Ariz.; two brothers, Lawrence (Marjorie) of Lakeview, Ohio, and Fred (Geraldine) of Charlotte; and one sister-in-law, Mary Conley of Charlotte.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Edith Amolsch; and three brothers, Art, Howard and Ray.
Services were July 31 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Mike Arnold officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America or Crossroads United Brethren Church.
Mavis Conley
Mavis Lorene Conley, 81, of Charlotte, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000.
Mrs. Conley was born Oct. 4, 1918 in Malta, Mont., the fourth daughter and fifth child of Charles and Susan (Chaudoin) Stonesifer. She was a manager of Arnolds Drug Store before retiring in 1980.
Surviving are son, Terry Conley of West Bloomfield; daughter Tamara (Denis) Hulsebos of Nashville; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ray Conley in 1993.
Funeral services were held Jan. 13 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Dr. Charles Moore officiating. Interment was at Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Twp.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Inc.
Marjorie E. Converse
Marjorie E. Converse, age 78, of Charlotte and formerly from Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at a Lansing hospital. She was born April 25, 1921 in Lansing the daughter of George and Ruth (Moore) Hunter. Mrs. Converse was a Secretary for the Eaton Rapids High School, a Clerical Assistant at Provincial Hospital in Lansing and worked in the Floral Dept. at Schmidt’s Groceries in Lansing. She loved to Rollerskate as a teenager at the old roller skating rink in Eaton Rapids. She also loved baking and her flower. She was preceded in death by her son David in 1994 and a sister, Maxine Nelson.
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Judd; 2 sons, Justin (Jan) Converse Jr. of New Mexico and Donald (Carole) Converse of Leslie; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 4, at the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Interment followed in Glendale Cemetery, Okemos. Pallbearers were grandsons.
Mary E. Cook
Mary E. Cook, age 80, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, in Eaton Rapids. Mary was born October 24, 1919 in Morristown, NJ, the daughter of James and Minnie (Everman) DeNike. She was a short order cook for most of the restaurants in Eaton Rapids over the years. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy, in 1984.
Surviving are her daughter, Lisa (Floyd) Byron of Eaton Rapids; son, Wayne (Sandy) Miller of Lansing; 3 step daughters, Evelyn Boyd of Eaton Rapids, Frances Turner and Betty Jo (Donald) Powell both of South Carolina; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and 1 sister, Rose Schroeder of New Jersey.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 17, 2000 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, with Rev. Stephen Klink, Pastor of the Eaton Rapids Community Christian Church, officiating. Interment followed at Rosehill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. Those desiring may make contributions to the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Building Fund in memory of Mary Cook.
