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Ruth Pridgeon
The moment when Sparty took the dance floor at Ruth and Jeff’s wedding, is when she smiled that patented Ruth Pridgeon smile. She looked into her husband’s eyes and eased into her role as a loving wife, dedicated step mother and the angel that we all grew to know and love. Ruth “Ooche” Pridgeon was only 35 when she went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2010. Ruth was born in Seoul, South Korea and came to live with her parents Deleski and Cheri Smith when she was 3. Ruth grew up in Charlotte, MI with her two brothers Matthew and Shawn, her 2 sisters, Elizabeth and Andrea and her half sister Debra Silva. She was a loving aunt to Josh, Jake, Joey, Henry, Charlie, Morgan and Alexis. After graduating from Charlotte High School in 1992, Ruth attended Lansing Community College, Western Michigan University and Michigan State University, the latter from which she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, with an emphasis in Math. She recently became an honorary Alumni of Central Michigan University’s Educational Technology program. Lansing Community College had given Ruth her Associates degree in Drafting Technology, and she became a drafter for Dart Container in Mason where she met her beloved husband Jeff in 2001.
Jeff and Ruth were married in Williamston, MI in August of 2004. Ruth became a dedicated and loving stepmother to Jason Thomas Pridgeon. Ruth is Jeff’s love and strength, and a continued source of courage and faith for all of us.
Ruth continued her education thru Michigan State, and became a 6th grade teacher at Hope Middle School in Holt. She helped start the Girls on the Run Program and was a varsity cross country and track coach for Holt High School. Furth specialized in mathematics and was a dynamic teacher and co-worker whose spirit will be deeply missed by the students and staff of Hold Schools.
Ruth was a huge Spartan fan who regularly attended Spartan Basketball and Football games. She loved to run, and was known for her cooking and gardening skills. She also loved knitting, shopping and spending time being a successful deer hunter. Her desire to help others was unmatched. Her energy and determination made her well respected in her professional and her personal life. She was an angel of peace and she made this world a better place.
Ruth Pridgeon was a biblically sound individual and a faithful Christian. She successfully completed her bucket list after being diagnosed with cancer in February of 2010. She passed away at home in the loving care of Jeff and her family. She lived a simple life full of fun, family and friends. She made us laugh and will forever keep us complete.
The Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the Margaret Livensparger Holt High School Auditorium with Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday, May 14, 2010, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt Chapel.
The Pridgeon and Smith families are requesting that anyone interested in making a financial donation on Ruth’s behalf, in lieu of flowers, consider the Pancreatic Cancer Organization (www.pancan.org) or the Holt Athletic Booster Club. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.palmberbush.com.
Ward Edward Priesman
Ward Edward Priesman, 87, died May 3, 2010.
Mr. Preisman was born June 4, 1922 in Mulliken, MI the son of Fredrick and Lillian (Wagner) Priesman.
Ward served in the Michigan National Guard before he was active to the US Army in January 1941. He served in WWII Aleutian Island campaign with the 119th Field Artillery. He was discharged as a Corporal from CO. B 1687th Engineering Battalion in 1945. He worked as a tool and die repairman for General Motors, retiring in 1978. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2406 and a member of the American Legion Post 24 in Charlotte, MI. Ward was also a member of the Kalamo United Methodist Church. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, who he married on April 18, 1942, Kathryn Kelly Priesman; children, Pamela (Art) Groner of Bellevue, Patrick (Alice) Priesman of Vermontville, Paula (Winston) Pugh of Cornielus, NC and Penny (Mark) Pierce of Bellevue; sister, Patricia (Sam) Spagnuolo of Charlotte; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, his twin, Warren, Neal, John, Richard, Larry Priesman, Murel Mann; sisters, Ruth Earl and Betty Smith.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Kalamo United Methodist Church, Kalamo, MI with Pastor Bryce Feighner officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Kalamo United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.
Jack D. Pruden
Jack D. Pruden, 92, of Charlotte, MI died Monday, May 17, 2010. Mr. Pruden was born December 6, 1917 in Charlotte, MI the son of Melchi and Myrtle (Day) Pruden. Mr. Pruden was a lifetime farmer who was environmentally conscious and was a longtime supporter of the First Baptist Church of Charlotte. He was an auctioneer who enjoyed doing charity auctions; Pheasants Forever auctions and kids benefit auctions at his “park” in Texas. He was a simple gentleman who loved God with all his heart and his life experiences were a great example for others.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie; daughter, Carolyn “Cal” (Philip) Cumberworth of Eaton Rapids; daughter, Jackwyn (Lloyd) Johnson of Bluffton, IN; son, Gary (Sue) Pruden of Charlotte; daughter, Roxanne (Larry) Walker of Charlotte; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Oral (Wood) Pruden; granddaughter, Trina Walker; 3 sisters; 3 brothers and his parents.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the First Baptist Church, Charlotte, MI. Pastor Robin Crouch officiated. Interment followed in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Charlotte or Eaton community Hospice House. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.
Kenneth R. Pufpaff
Kenneth Roger Pufpaff, 97, of Bellevue, died May 16, 2010 at home.
He was born January 15, 1913, the son of Raymond and Zelma (Talmage) Pufpaff in Bellevue.
Ken served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After returning from the service he farmed in the Bellevue area for over 60 years.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Elva M. (McCarty) Pufpaff in 2007; his parents; five brothers, Adrian, Orville, Herb, Al and Merle; and his sister, Arlene Cheeseman; his son, Karl Pufpaff in 1988 and great granddaughter, Audrey Wright in 1998. He is survived by his son, Ronald (Ruth) Pufpaff of Marshall; daughter, Catherine (Felix) Ray of Bellevue, six granddaughters; and eight great grandchildren.
Ken loved his farm and his family, and especially enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Services will take place 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Todd McLane, Faith Assembly of God, Olivet officiating. Interment: Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may go to the charity of one’s choice.
The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
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Sandra A. Pullano
Sandra Ann Pullano, 65, of Charlotte, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Ms. Pullano was born Dec. 1, 1944 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Nicholas Pullano and Nita (Rogers) Pullano Lomax.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her brother, Mark Pullano; sister, Pat Pullano; brother, Gregg Pullano and sister, Nikki Traugh; step siblings, Rich Lomax, Rhonda Van Asperen, Brian Lomax, Bob Lomax and John Lomax as well as her niece, Ashley Dies and nephew, Joshua Dies.
Services may be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Frank W. Putnam
Frank W. Putnam, 82, of Harrison, Mich., formerly of Springport, died Sunday, September 5, 2010. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Norman Randall
Norman Randall, 64, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010. He was born August 3, 1946 in Hillsdale, the son of Carl and Barbara (Hersh) Randall. Norm was a teacher and coach for Charlotte Public Schools for 32 years. He coached for nine years at Lansing Christian where he was also the Athletic Director for five years. While coaching at Lansing Christian, the girls’ basketball team won back-to-back State Championships in 2003-2004. He was active in his church and played the trumpet in the orchestra. He was a loving husband and father who was very proud of his children.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela; sons, Jeff (Debi) Randall of Tampa, Fla., Greg (Teri) Randall of Hastings and Scott (Stacey) Randall of Escanaba; 10 grandchildren; brother, Charles (Sharon) Randall of Osseo and sister, Beverly (Larry) Fall of Hillsdale and was loved by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at South Church in Lansing, with Pastor Donald Denyes officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale.
Visitation will be Friday, August 20, 2010 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Thomas M. Reed
Thomas M. Reed Jr., 57, of Charlotte, passed away Jan. 16, 2010.
Mr. Reed drove fuel tankers for over 10 years and worked as a corrections officer at Jackson Prison for 20 years.
He enjoyed demolition derbies, antiques and spending time viewing the Great Lakes.
He also loved music and cycling throughout Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Reed Sr. and children’s mother and friend, Jean Marie Reed.
He is survived by wife, Barbara; sons, Jeffery (Giovana) and Andrew (Bobbi); stepdaughters, Angel and Danielle Smith; grandchildren, Trystin and Devin Reed, William Niblock; mother, Janice Reed; sister, Terri (James) Stroud; nephew, Benjamin Stroud.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor James Baum officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alliance for the Great Lakes or Sparrow Foundation RNICU (neonatal).
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home.
