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Butler, Sandra Anne
Chicago, IL
Formerly of East Lansing
Age 61, passed away in Chicago on Oct. 27, 2004. Born July 16, 1942, Sandra Anne Butler lead a full life with many friends and admirers. Sandy attended East Lansing Public Schools followed by Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL. Following graduation she pursued a career in advertising. Among her peers, she achieved high respect. Her interest in our natural world was extensive, and for a period in her life photography dominated her activities. Her adult life after finishing college was spent in Chicago where she resided at the time of her passing. Sandy was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (Ojibwa). Sandra was preceded in death by an infant brother, Frederick and sister, Mary Ruth Butler. She is survived by her father and mother, F. Gibson and Bernardine A. Butler of East Lansing. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Dr., East Lansing, with Fr. David J. Speicher as Celebrant. The Rite of Committal will take place at Evergreen Cemetery following the Mass. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Bullock, Gwendolyn A. (Dot)
Lansing, MI
Age 91, passed away on April 14, 2004 at her residence in Williamston. She was born in Manchester, MI on August 10, 1912. She had been a resident of the Lansing area for over 75 years. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1930 and was employed with the State of Michigan, Dept. of Treasury for 20 years. She was preceded in death by husband Raymond and sisters Jane Stragier-Beach and Barbara Tripp. Surviving are: daughter Judy (Roy, Jr.) Ross of Carrollton, TX and son John (Jeanne) of Lansing; 4 grandchildren, Roy (Jeannette) Ross, III and Julie (Brad) Cunningham, and Shawn and Tracy Bullock; 2 great grandchildren, Chase Ross and Olivia Cunningham. Religious services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004 in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with Rev. Dr. Margaret Zee Jones, Chaplain of Ingham Nurse and Hospice Services officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Ingham Nurse and Hospice Services or to the Alzheimer’s Association. The family wishes to thank the River Wind Assisted Living staff for their loving care given for the past 7 years.
Bullion (Slivensky) Ryan R.
Mason, MI
Age 28. Born on July 22, 1975 and passed away on February 28, 2004. With Jesus he walks for the first time. Ryan was the love of his mother’s life and their bond will live on forever. He was an amazing child with a strong but gentle presence that touched the lives of many. Ryan was abundantly blessed with the love of his family, friends and caregivers, and will be dearly missed. Surviving are his mother and dad, Debra and Ray Slivensky; his father, Donald Bullion; brother, Joshua; grandmother, Mary Larrison; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding Ryan in death are his grandmother, Ruth Large, and his grandpa William Larrison. Ryan attended Beekman Center, and graduated in 2001. Ryan’s parents want to especially thank Dr. Mark Takagishi for his many years of kindness and support. Also for the loving care of his home care nurses, Sue Kohler, Cora Sue Grades, Marsha Page, Barb Mascho, and to all the special people that helped Ryan on his journey. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5140 W. Holt Road, Holt, with the Rev. John Schinkel officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel and he will lie-in-state from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church. In appreciation for the school and staff, contributions may be made to Beekman Center in Ryan’s name.
Gold, Stephen B.
Williamston, MI
Scottsdale, AZ
Age 65, passed away in Arizona Feb. 3, 2004. He was born in Lansing Dec. 14, 1938. He was a member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek; a graduate of J. W. Sexton High School and earned a Master’s Degree from Michigan State University where he was a longtime supporter and contributor to the athletic program. He was a collector of automobiles and related accessories as well as having memberships in several auto collector organizations. Steve was a Certified Life Underwriter; member of the Million Dollar Roundtable and was president of Insurance and Financial Associates. Surviving are: Wife, Colleen; Daughter, Diane Tolen of Scottsdale; Brother, James Gold of Corpus Christi, TX; Nephew, Todd Gold of Denver, CO; Nieces, Stacy and Terri of Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen (Marion) Kamins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 1924 Coolidge Rd.; East Lansing with Rabbi Richard Baroff officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Shaarey Zedek or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Chamberlain, Charles Ernest, Former United States Congressman
Leesburg, Virginia
(Formerly of East Lansing)
On November 25, 2002, following a valiant struggle with illnesses of advanced age, Charles E. Chamberlain, began his journey into the arms of the Lord. He departed as he led his life, with optimism, a sense of purpose and good humor. Mr. Chamberlain was born on July 22, 1917, in Locke Township, Ingham County, Michigan. He took pride in the fact that his family settled in Michigan before it was a state, and he could trace his family back to the origins of our country. His parents whom he revered, Clara and Orson Chamberlain, provided a fulfilling childhood for him, his two brothers, Clark S. Chamberlain III and Claude D. Chamberlain, and sister, Grace Perry. He attended public schools in Lansing, Michigan, and was president of his class at Lansing Central High School. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1941 with a bachelors of science degree in commerce and a major in accounting. He then entered law school, only to withdraw to enlist in the United States Coast Guard. During World War II he served in the Coast Guard, beginning as a cadet at the academy in New London, Connecticut. There he met his wife of 59 years, Charlotte Mary Craney, who was a student at Connecticut College, and whom he dearly loved and would later credit for his most important achievements in life. During the war, he served in various places, including the North Atlantic and the South Pacific, and married his wife while on leave on December 2, 1943. He served in the Coast Guard until February 1946 and attained the rank of lieutenant commander, later retiring in 1977 as a captain in the Coast Guard Reserves. Following the war, he returned to the University of Virginia for law school and graduated in 1949, the same year he was admitted to the bars of Virginia and Michigan. He then returned home to Michigan where he practiced law and was an assistant prosecuting attorney for Ingham County in 1950, city attorney of East Lansing and legal counsel to Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee in 1953 and 1954. His political career began in 1954 when he was elected Ingham County prosecutor. He was later elected as a Republican to the 85th Congress from the Sixth District of Michigan and to the eight succeeding Congresses. He served first on the Armed Services Committee and later on the Committee on Ways and Means. In 1974, he chose to return to private life rather than be a candidate for reelection to the 94th Congress. While in Congress his accomplishments were many, but he was best known for his dedication to constituent service, what he often regarded as the cornerstone of democracy. Circumstance and recognition of his determined campaign style intersected to place him on the cover of Time Magazine (October 27, 1958) under the fitting title, “How to Run for Congress.” Among his legislative efforts he took pride in the repeal of the automobile excise tax and various measures to support the soldiers and sailors of the country during its trying conflict in Vietnam. Later in his career Congress honored his legislative accomplishments by naming of the Federal Building, United States Post Office and Courthouse in Lansing after him. Mr. Chamberlain resumed the practice of law in Washington, D.C., with the firm of Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, where he enjoyed a rewarding second career. He remained affiliated with the firm until his death. Idleness did not suit Mr. Chamberlain. When others typically retire, he continued to practice law and started a small Christmas tree farm in Loudoun County, Virginia, which brought joy to the many people who visited. He tended to the trees as he had taken care of his constituents, with devotion to detail. Selling the trees was incidental to the pleasure he had in meeting those seeking holiday cheer. The farm was a wonderful family tradition for his grandchildren, each of whom he dearly loved. Among his many affiliations, he was president of the Capitol Hill Club and president of the Former Members of Congress. He was particularly proud to be a member of the Society of the Cincinnati, a society of descendants of officers of the Continental Army and Navy who had served during the Revolution. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Charlotte; his three children, Charlotte Ellen Chamberlain of Edina, Minnesota (Charles H. Moore), Christine Clark Chamberlain of Richland, Washington, and Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr., of East Grand Rapids, Michigan (Ann L. Nowak); six grandchildren, Kathryn C. Moore, Christopher C. Moore, Benjamin W. Dow, Charles H. Dow, Theresa A. Chamberlain and Andrew C. Chamberlain; his sister, Grace Perry (Mrs. John) of Dimondale, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2002 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw, Lansing, with the Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin, Chaplain, United States House of Representatives officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4-6 p.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Leader Dogs for The Blind; The Historical Society of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; or Society of The Cincinnati.
Waite, Robert L.
Dimondale, MI
Age 77, passed away Oct. 7, 2002. He was born on Oct. 17, 1924 in Kendall, MI; graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Lansing Business University. He was a Veteran of W.W. II, serving in the U.S. Army 63rd Medical Battalion in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church and was a Lay Eucharistic Minister. He was formerly employed at the Planet Corp., John Bean Co., Hager Fox, and retired from the Motor Wheel Credit Union. He was a Past Master of Capital Lodge of S.O. #66 F. & A.M.; Williamston Chapter #117 R.A.M.; Williamston Council #64 R.& S.M.; Lansing Commandery #25 K.T.; Scottish Rite of Grand Rapids; Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple of Saginaw; Capital Caravan Shrine Club; and Current Treasurer of Okemos Chapter #267 O.E.S. Surviving are: Son, Steven (Amy) Waite of Brandon, MS; Daughter, Nancy (Phillip) Moore of Fresno, CA; 4 Grandchildren, Elyse and Arianne Waite; Jason(Connie) and Jennifer Moore; Great Grandson, Matthew Moore; Sister, Joyce (Charles) Gibbs of Onondaga; many nieces and nephews; several step-children; and companion, Jan Barrette. He was preceded in death by wives, Maxine, Rosalee and June. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church; 4650 N. Meridian Road, Williamston, with The Rev. Carol A. Mader and Deacon Linda McDonald, officiating. Private committal with take place at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Mason. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church; 546 W. South St., Mason, MI 48854, and will be used for the education of Critical Care Nurses.
