Jones, Garry Lynn
May 8, 1943 - January 11, 2001
Garry Lynn Jones, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan died Thursday, January 11, 2001, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Funeral services for Garry Lynn Jones will be held Monday, January 15th, at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Dale Golden of Coomer United Methodist Church officiating. Interment
will follow in the Union Cemetery in Winn.
The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, January 14th, from 2'9 p.m. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Garry may consider the Vietnam Veterans Association or Coomer United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Garry was born May 8, 1943, in Edmore, Michigan, the son of Herman and Dorothy (Moore) Jones. He graduated from Shepherd High School in 1962. Garry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Roberta 'Bobbie' Jean Gary, May 17, 1969. Garry was self-employed, working construction and farming in Mt. Pleasant. Garry was a member of Coomer United Methodist Church and the Shepherd Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Garry is survived by his wife Roberta 'Bobbie' Jones; one brother, Jack Jones (Ruth) of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Bessie Kalis (Edward) of Mt. Pleasant and Elizabeth Wood ( Eugene) of Lansing. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive Garry.
Garry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bobby Franklin Jones; two sisters Zelpha Morey and Louise Peltier.
VonDoloski, Alex
January 8, 1920 - January 7, 2001
Alex VonDoloski, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan died Sunday, January 7th, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility.
A Funeral Mass for Alex VonDoloski will be held Wednesday, January 10th, at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Fr. Robert Byrne officiating. Interment
will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.
The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, January 9th, from 7'9 p.m. A vigil service will be held Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Alex may consider Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Alex was born January 8, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of John and Alberta VonDoloski. Mr. VonDoloski served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Diamond Reo in Lansing, MI. Alex was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved to play musical instruments like the violin, guitar, banjo, and the harmonica. His hobby took him to flea markets where he would buy old instruments and refurbish them.
Alex's family would like to thank the Medical Care Facility and staff for all the love and care they have received over the years.
Alex is survived by one brother, Ed VonDoloski, of Mt. Pleasant and one sister, Lottie Guthrie, of DeWitt and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. VonDoloski was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Walter and John, and one sister Mary Overfield.
Van Orden, Eva Irene
January 27, 1913 - January 6, 2001
Eva Irene VanOrden, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan died on Saturday, January 6, at the Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Funeral services for Eva Irene VanOrden will be held on Wednesday, January 10th, at 2 p.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel. Rev. Steven Bradshaw of the Central Assembly of God will officiate. Interment
will take place at the Riverside Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.
The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, January 9th, from 3'7 p.m. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Eva may consider Friends of Isabella Seniors or to a charity of choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Eva was born January 27, 1913, the daughter of Roy Wallace and Nettie (Gross) Wallace.
Eva married Edward VanOrden in 1928. She had worked at the Mt. Pleasant Center as a Nurse's Attendant.
Eva is survived by her children, Betty Weller (George) of Florida, Louis VanOrden (Jerri) of Mt. Pleasant, Dale VanOrden of Crystal, MI, Doris Mumy of Midland, Larry VanOrden (Jeanne) of Midland, Robert VanOrden (Barbara) of Missouri, Roy VanOrden of Adrian, Linda Duran (Ray) of Chicago, Ill., Paul VanOrden (Lynda) of Mt. Pleasant; 20 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy Martinez of Mt. Pleasant and Ruby Clymer (Orville) of Florida
Eva was preceded in death by her husband Edward in 1978; 2 sons, Walter and Edward Jr.;
4 sisters and 1 brother; and 1 grandson Marc Mumy.
Van Kuren, Norman D.
August 15, 1926 - January 5, 2001
Norman D. Van Kuren, 74, of Mt. Pleasant died on Friday, January 5, 2001, at his residence.
Funeral services for Norman will be held on Monday, January 8th at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel. Pastor Terry Nordheim of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate.
Interment
will take place at the Union Cemetery in Fremont Township, Isabella County.
The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, January 7th from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. as well as on Monday, January 8th from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Norman may consider the American Lung Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Norman was born on August 15, 1926, the son of Viburt and Edna Mae (Schurr) Van Kuren. He was a business owner, having owned two bars, Kelly's and Harold's, and a gas station. Norman retired in 1981. Norman was married to Mary 'Jean' (Guibord) Van Kuren, who preceded him in death on July 11, 1999.
Norman is survived by his 2 daughters, Vickie (Kirt) Rathka and Sharon Southwick, both of Mt. Pleasant, and 3 grandchildren, Steven Allen Southwick, Jr., Gregory Dean Southwick, and Matthew David Southwick.
Norman was preceded in death by his wife and both parents.
Langlois, Sue Ann
April 13, 1947 - January 3, 2001
Sue Ann Langlois, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan died on Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at her residence.
Funeral service for Sue Ann Langlois will be held on Saturday, January 6th, at 2 p.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel. Pastor Max Rauschenberger of the Isabella Baptist Church will officiate.
Interment
will take place at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.
The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on Friday, January 4th, from 3'5 and 7' 9 p.m. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Sue Ann may consider Community Cancer Services. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Sue Ann was born April 13, 1947, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Daniel Earnest and Margaret Vivian (Moore) Earnest. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in 1965. Sue Ann had worked at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility for 23 years and took early retirement in October of 1999. She enjoyed motorcycling and taking her dog Sidecar with her.
Sue Ann is survived by her husband, Michael D. Langlois of Mt. Pleasant; 2 daughters, Tammy Ward and Curtis Hall of Chesaning, Bethany Kappler and her husband Larry of Shepherd; 1 son, David Langlois of Weidman; 5 grandchildren, Missie, Nikki, and Mathew Mead, Larry and Joseph Kappler; her mother Margaret Vivian Earnest and mother-in-law Beverly Ann Langlois, both of Mt. Pleasant; sisters, Eva Findley (Roy) of Harrison, Peggy Wixson (John) and Bonnie Blackmer (Benjamin), both of Lake.
Sue Ann was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Earnest, 2 nieces, Peggy Cotter and Janet Lewis, and one nephew, Allen Blackmer.
Bragg, Winona (Oren)
February 26, 1921 - January 1, 2001
Winona Bragg, 79, died Monday, January 1, 2001 at Tendercare in Mt. Pleasant.
Winona was born February 26, 1921, in Elsie, Michigan, the daughter of Glen and Ruth (Bates) Oren. She graduated from Shepherd High School in 1938 and from Central Michigan University in 1942. She served in the SPARS (Coast Guard) for over three years, reaching the rank of Ensign upon discharge from the service. Winona helped her father in the operation of the Glen Oren Stores in Mt. Pleasant.
Winona married Shirley Bragg on December 3, 1948. She is survived by 5 daughters, Anita (Chuch) Bouth, Charlet (Ron) Sanders, Denise (Pete) Cotter, Evon (Scott) Peters, Elesa (Bob) Ball; 13 grandchildren; and 1 brother Newell (Lois) Oren of Shepherd.
After her father's death, she and her brother Newell remodeled the store and had a successful business. When the store closed in 1977, she and her husband Shirley opened their own business, which is still in operation.
Winona was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Historical Society, the Hospital Auxiliary, the Button Club, DAR, and the Michigan Retailers Association. She enjoyed collecting buttons and antique books.
Services will be held at Clark Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 5th, at 11 a.m., with Revs. Benton Heisler and Mark Erbes officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday January 4, 2001 from 2-5 and 7-9p.m. at the Clark Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow the service. Burial will be in the Veterans Garden of Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.
In lieu of flowers, the Bragg Family asks that you think of Hospice of Central Michigan or the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant or the Alzheimers Association. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Bergeson, Alice Marie
January 13, 1940 - January 1, 2001
Alice Marie Bergeson, died at age 60 at her home. She had been battling thyroid cancer since 1987. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in her name may be given to Hospice of Central Michigan, 401 S. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Alice was born January 13, 1940, the fifth daughter of the Reverend Paul E. Schauer and Elsie Fischer Schauer. Alice lived in DeKalb through the school years and graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois in 1961. She married John Bergeson of Sycamore, Illinois that same year. He survives her. She is also survived by one son, John and his wife Sharon of Phoenix, AZ and Baeumont, Texas and one daughter, Kristin Bergeson of Indianapolis, Indiana and her husband James R. Haines. Nine brothers and sisters also survive: Grace Palmer of Ft. Worth, Texas, Joann (Robert) Schmeling of Escanaba, Michigan, Natalie Reinertsen (Norman) of Elmhurst, Illinois, Lois Abel (Joseph) of Glen Ellyn, IL, Rachel Birchard (Kendon) of Deerfield, IL, Ruth Ormsbee of New Bern, North Carolina, Paul Schauer (Cyndy) of Littleton, Colorado, Peter Schauer (Lynn) of Boonville, Missouri, and John Schauer (Brenda) of Olathe, Kansas. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Alice taught elementary school in Geneva, Illinois before moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1966. In 1970 the family moved to the central Michigan area, eventually settling near Remus. She was a substitute teacher in the Mt. Pleasant Schools as well as participating in many volunteer activities, having a Cub Scout troop and a Girl Scout troop. She also served on the Red Cross Board of Directors as president and was a blood donor before her illness. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Federated Garden Club and served as president of that group also. She also worked on United Way campaigns. In 1977 Alice earned her private pilot's license and was a lifetime member of the Antique Airplane Assoc. and the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. In recent years she and her husband edited and published aviation newsletters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law Roland B. Ormsbee, M.D., a niece Carol Palmer, and brother-in-law Major Carl J. Palmer USA Ret.
Talley, Judith Elaine
May 14, 1946 - December 22, 2000
Judith E. Talley, 54, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan died Friday, December 22, 2000, at her residence.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service scheduled at a later date.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Judy may consider Hospice of Central Michigan. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Judy was born May 14, 1946 in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Isaac M. Smith and Opal F. (Cox) Smith. Judy married Michael P. Talley December 30, 1967.
Judy is survived by her husband, Michael P. Talley of Mt. Pleasant, her children, Anthony Dale Smith (Karlyn) of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Lisa Ann Talley of Carmi, Illinois, John David Turner (Corinne) of Clare, Michigan, Michael Ross Talley of Shepherd, Michigan, and Adam Earl Talley of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; her 5 grandchildren, Abigail and Storm Smith, Michelle and John Turner, and Hallie Moore; and 1 brother Richard Lynn Smith of Carmi, Illinois.
Judy was preceded in death by both parents.
