Whitman, Robert
May 4, 1982 - February 6, 2004
Robert 'Bob' Lee Whitman, 21, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2004, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Funeral Services for Bob will be held on Tuesday, February 10, at 1 p.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Obrecht of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment
will follow in the Kelly Cemetery in Oil City.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 8, from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, February 9, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the Family. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Bob was born May 4, 1982, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Charles and Geraldine (Higbee) Whitman. He was a 2001 graduate from Shepherd High School. Bob was employed as a welder for Morbark Industries. He enjoyed snowmobiling, basketball, hunting, bowling, racing, fishing and camping.
Bob is survived by his fiancee' Jennifer Williamson of Mt. Pleasant; his parents Charles and Geraldine Whitman, his brother Mike Whitman, and sister Kelly Whitman, of Mt. Pleasant; and his grandparents; and his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his grandparents Gerald and Doris Higbee.
Kennedy, Richard L.
July 6, 1932 - February 3, 2004
Richard L. Kennedy, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at his home.
Funeral Services for Richard will be held on Friday, February 6, at 11 a.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Interment
will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 5, from 6-9 p.m. and on Friday, February 6, from 9 a.m. until time of service at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Broadway Theatre or the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Richard was born on July 6, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Monty and Margaret (Sharrar) Kennedy. He married Adonna Freeman on September 5, 1959. Richard enjoyed working at Giant and Walmart. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, an active member in the Methodist Men, chairing Beef dinners for 22 years. He enjoyed working with students for exchange programs and was National Director of the Student Exchange Association. His hobbies included tinkering around the house.
Richard is survived by his wife, Adonna; children, Kathy (Alan) Johns, Steve (Susan) Kennedy, Dave Kennedy, all of Mt. Pleasant and Dan Kennedy of Bay City; grandchildren, Ashley Jarrett, Ryan Johns, Travis Johns, Melissa Tilmann and Joey Kennedy, great-grandchild, Madison Roosa and best friend Max.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
Graham, Wanda
July 12, 1928 - January 30, 2004
Wanda Graham, 75, of Weidman, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2004, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Funeral Services for Wanda will be held on Tuesday, February 3, at 2 p.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Dean Willard of the Weidman Baptist Church officiating. Interment
will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 1, from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, February 2, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the Family. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Wanda was born July 12, 1928, in Winn, the daughter of John and Elvah (Rhynard) Gott. She was a graduate of Farwell High School and the New York Institute of Photography. She married Meryl Arleigh Graham who preceded her in death. Wanda was employed for 17 years by Ferro Manufacturing on the assembly line. She also was a professional photographer for Graham Photo in Weidman. Wanda was a member of the O.E.S.-Weidman, Blackmer-Thompson V.F.W. Post Auxiliary 4106, Weidman Baptist Church, TOPS-Weidman, and many bowling leagues. She loved being called 'Grandma' by many children. Wanda was active in motorcycling as well as building and racing cars and motorcycles. She also enjoyed knitting, cooking, making pies, playing bingo, reading, and collecting antiques.
Wanda is survived by her special friend Don Carey of Weidman; her children, Rebecca Brown (David) of Mt. Pleasant, Deborah Graham of Osawatomie, KS; 6 grandchildren, Michael Brown, Kyle Brown, Kristopher Haney, Joey Haney, Matthew Haney, and Aric Graham; 1 great-grandchild Pippa Dorice Anderson; brother Albert Gott of Lady Lake, FL; sister Bessie Allen of Mt. Pleasant; and many nieces and nephew.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Meryl and brothers John, Richard, and Carl Gott.
Elliott, Mary Eva
May 26, 1920 - January 30, 2004
Mary Eva Elliott, 83, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, January 30, 2004, at her residence.
Cremation has taken place per the wishes of Mrs. Elliott. A Memorial Service for Mary will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd at 11a.m. from the Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Ron Vredeveld officiate.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 1st from 4-7 p.m. and Monday, February 2nd from 4-7 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Commission on Aging or the Children's Hospital of Detroit. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Mary was born on May 26, 1920, in Albany, Kentucky, the daughter of James Elijah and Mary (Grider) Ferguson. She was married to Robert Austin Elliott who preceded her in death on October 13, 1982. Mary worked at the Flint School for the Deaf, Patterson Air Force Base and the Mt. Pleasant Center for 23 years before retiring in 1989. She enjoyed quilting and gardening flowers.
Mary is survived by her children, Fred D. (Carol) Elliott of Perry, MI, Ann Elliott of Mt. Pleasant, Robert L. Elliott of California, Michael D. (Kim) Elliott of Mt. Pleasant, Richard J. Elliott of Conway, SC and Jeffrey L. (Gail) Elliott of Mattawan, MI; grandchildren, Mark, Amy, Shelly House-Myers, Janice House-DeGrandchamp, Jason, Jill, Jonathon, Nathan, Andrew, Austin and Alaina; eleven great-grandchildren and brother, Smith Ferguson of Detroit, MI.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband; two grandchildren, Christopher and Adam; brothers, James, Rex and Leland; sister, Ann Harbison and her parents.
Arts, Donald L.
April 2, 1923 - January 27, 2004
Donald L. Arts, age 80, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Gratiot Community Hospital.
Funeral Services for Donald will be held on Saturday, January 31st at 1 p.m. from the Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. The Dr. Rev. Jana Lynn Almeida and Pastor Ray Freeze will officiate. Interment
will take place in the Gilmore Twp. Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30th from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Remus Church of God or the Countryside United Methodist Church.
Donald was born on April 2, 1923 in Blanchard, Michigan, the son of Perry and Minnie (Kimball) Arts. He served in the United States Army during WWII were he received a Purple Heart. Donald married the former Donna Rodgers who preceded him in death in August 2000. He worked for the Local 324 Operating Engineers for over 40 years. Donald was a member of the National Harley Davidson owner Association and the Meijers Coffee Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and gardening.
Donald is survived by his companion Sandy Lenon of Mt. Pleasant; son, Derwin (Sharon) Arts of Mt. Pleasant; brothers, Bill (Loretta) Arts of Sanford, Ervin (Gerri) Arts of Clare and Gail (Donna) Arts of St. Louis, MI; sisters, Elnor Carll of Mt. Pleasant and Audrey (Victor) Pyrett of Lake Isabella and many nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, brother, Ralph Arts, one infant brother and his parents.
Koester, Mae E.
January 10, 1917 - January 26, 2004
Mae E. Koester, 87, of Lake Isabella passed away on January 26, 2004.
Mae was born on January 10, 1917, the daughter of Chester and Maude (Taylor) Blake. She married William Koester who preceded her in death in 1993. Mae was employed as a bus driver for handicapped children for 10 years for the Pilgrim's Project.
Mae is survived by her children William Koester, Jacqueline M. Dorman (John) of Lake Isabella, and Nancy J. Gerhard (John) of Lake Isabella; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister Minnie Clark of St. Charles, MI.
Fortner, Dorothy Lillian
June 1, 1913 - January 25, 2004
Dorothy L. Fortner, age 90, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at Central Michigan Community Hospital with her family by her side.
Funeral Services for Dorothy will be held on Thursday, January 29th at 11 a.m. from the Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Ron Vredeveld will officiate with interment
in the Riverside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 27th from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 28th from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Isabella County Medical Care Facility or the Donor's Choice. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Dorothy was born June 1, 1913 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The daughter of Harry and Florence (Pell) Cosford. She was a Corporal in the Army and a proud veteran serving at Vaughn General Hospital in Chicago. Dorothy married Clarence Fortner on October 11, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant. She worked at Palmers Drug Store and Oren's Department Store. Dorothy had a great love for animals. She enjoyed feeding birds all year round in her yard, reading, sewing and visiting with friends. Dorothy loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Lois (Ed) Peters of Mt. Pleasant and Cathy Fortner of Mt. Pleasant; nine grandchildren, Lori Dingman, Jamie (Scott) Raymond, Natalie Fortner, Scott Fortner, Amy Ingleheart, Andrew (Jen) Fortner, Shaun Peters and Ernest Peters; thirteen great-grandchildren Stayse, Bryantt, Joshua, Devlin, Jacob, Baylee, Olivia, Ada, Anthony, Darrian, Rachel, Haley and Sara.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; brother, Harry Cosford and son, John Fortner.
Conley, Linda Lee
January 5, 1952 - January 24, 2004
Linda Lee Conley, 52, of Farwell passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2004, at Northwoods Nursing Center in Farwell.
Linda was born on January 5, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Loyd and Delma (Falconer) Conley.
Linda is survived by her sisters, E. June Wilcox of Arizona, Sharon Woodcock of Montana and Lucy (Rodney) Mateman of Farwell; brothers, Glen E. Conley of Clare and Patrick Conley of Mt. Pleasant; a godchild, Sierra Raglin of Nevada.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Edna Brasher.
Per Linda's wishes cremation and private family services have taken place.
Memorial donations may be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice. Envelopes are available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Cooper, Norris J.
February 5, 1918 - January 23, 2004
Norris J. Cooper, 85, of Shepherd passed away on Friday, January 23, 2004, at Tendercare Nursing Home.
Norris was born on February 5, 1918, in Midland, the son of Roy and
Edith Mae (DeLong) Cooper. He married Alice Hopkins on August 10, 1940 in Ohio. Norris enlisted in the Army in 1944. He was a member of the Beaverton VFW. Norris enjoyed watching his wife fish and his special hobby, working on gas engines.
Norris is survived by his wife Alice of 63 years; children Jim (Dora) Cooper of Shepherd, John (Beverly) Cooper of Floral City, FL and Judy Smith of Inverness, FL; Eight Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren; One Brother and Three Sisters.
Norris was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter.
Cremation and private family services have taken place.
Yehling, Earl W.
September 24, 1910 - January 18, 2004
Earl W. Yehling of Mt. Pleasant passed away on January 18, 2004, at the Wooden Rocker Nursing Home.
Earl was born September 24, 1910, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Ernest and Emma (Wolfrom) Yehling. He married Robert Kaiser who preceded him in death on August 28, 2000.
Earl was employed as a train director for 40 years in St. Louis, MO.
Interment
took place in St. Louis, Missouri.
Parmely, Stanley E.
August 7, 1916 - January 15, 2004
Stanley E. Parmely, age 87, of Six Lakes, formerly of Winn, MI, passed away at Tendercare in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, January 15, 2004.
Funeral Services for Stanley will be held on Monday, January 19, at 11 a.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel, Mt. Pleasant, with Connie and Sam Price of the Victory Christian Center officiating. Burial will be at Richland Cemetery in Vestaburg.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, January 18, from 3-5 p.m. Stan was born August 7, 1916, in Richland, MI, the son of Archie and Nina (Mason) Parmely. He married the love of his life Eleanor Jane Parmely on December 24, 1939, in Lansing. Stan was a farmer and retired from CMU as an electrician for 16 years. He also worked at Baeder Milling Company.
Stanley was a hard worker all his life. He did woodworking and fished. He was good at being a father to his children and grandchildren. Stan is survived by a daughter Lora Bischoff, Mt. Pleasant; 5 grandchildren, Kathleen Williams, Jim Williams and Jaci Richards, Ann Michel and Joan Parmely; a sister Gwendelyn Howse; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 step-children Sharon Gould and Stan Bellingar, and all his friends at the lake.
The family would like to thank ALL the staff at Tendercare for their Service and Support.
Stan was preceded in death by his best friend and wife Eleanor Parmely of 52 years on December 25, 1992; 2 sons Rodger Parmely and Ken Parmely; and 1 grandson Rodger Parmely, and his second wife Leah of 6 years.
Morrison, Francis "Frank" Wesley
March 28, 1920 - January 12, 2004
Francis 'Frank' Wesley Morrison, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2004, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility.
Funeral Services for Frank will be held on Friday, January 16, at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel with Rev. Alec Brooks officiating. Interment
will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 14, from 7-9 and Thursday, January 15, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Cancer Services or the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Frank was born March 28, 1920, in Isabella County, the son of Peter and Anna (Marshall) Morrison. He married Laura Chivington on January 18, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant. Frank served during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was employed over 40 years as a pipefitter for MichCon, retiring in 1982. Frank was a member of the VFW Post 3033 and held all offices, including post commander and chaplain. Frank was a member of the American Legion and the Isabella County Civil Defense. He was a member of the Rosebush Presbyterian Church. Frank was active in Little League Baseball. He was inducted into the Chippewa Lanes Bowling Hall of Fame. Frank enjoyed camping, traveling, dining out, automobiles and socializing with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his children, Daniel Morrison (Micheline Rocourt) of St. Johns, Michael Morrison of Grand Ledge, Patricia Crudin (Albert) of Clare, Philip Morrison (Yvonne) of Mason and Nancy Walton of Paradise, CA; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 1 brother William Arthur Morrison of Mt. Pleasant; and 2 sisters, Agnes Wing and Margurite Dent, both of Mt. Pleasant.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife Laura; sons William and Robert Morrison; sisters Mildred, Bonnie, Catherine and brothers Don, Bobby, and Ivan.
