Reskevics, Mildred Irene
October 23, 1932 - June 17, 2004
Born October 23, 1932 to Carl and Alda Knorr, went home to her reward on Thursday, June 17, 2004.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 21, 2004 at 3 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with The Reverend Richard Boyce officiating. Burial will follow in the Sherman Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 20, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral chapel and an hour before the service on Monday. Memorial may be made to the wishes of the family. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Mildred retired from Central Michigan Community Hospital in 1998. She worked in many areas of the hospital during her time there. She was a member of St. Louis Gospel Chapel and had many happy times attending the Senior Fellowship lunches at Mt. Pleasant Community Church.
Mildred is survived by her son, Larry (Robin) VanConant and their children, Heather, Stacey and Charlie, all of Lake Isabella. She is also survived by her daughter Linda (Jack) Youngs and their children, Jeremy (Mary and their son, Johnathen) Jason and Faith of Temple, Texas.
She is also survived by her sisters, Mary (Lloyd) Sampson, Anna (Robert) Priest, brothers, Jims (Burnice) Knorr, Donald (Mary) Knorr and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Ralph VanConant, husband Leons Reskevics and brothers Lyle, Robert and George Knorr and her sister, Thelma Foster.
Mildred's family would like to thank Hospice of Central Michigan for their excellent care and support during this time. We were especially blessed by Jo, Rosemary, Sandy and Kay. Thanks so much for what you do.
Rapp, George William
July 7, 1933 - June 15, 2004
George William Rapp, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away due to a boating accident on Tuesday, June 15, 2004.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Pego officiating. Interment
will take place in the Star City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17, 2004 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2004 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, June 19, 2004 from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
George was born on July 7, 1933 in Missaukee County, Michigan, the son John B. and Amelia (Pontiac) Rapp. He married Stephanie Jensen on September 5, 2003 in Harrison. George attended the Butterfield Church of Nazarene in Merritt and was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. He served in the United States Air Force. George enjoyed collecting old cars and loved religious and country music.
George is survived by his wife, Stephanie of Harrison; step-children, Gary Jensen of Iowa, Charmaine and Jennifer Jensen of Harrison; Five step-grandchildren; sisters, Bette Morseau of Mt. Pleasant, Grace (James 'Bud') Pego of Rosebush and Delia Rapp Mix of Coloma, MI; the Strong family of Mt. Pleasant and many nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, David, Andrew and Mike Rapp and a sister, Jenny Strong.
Bryant, Sr., Joseph
June 29, 1949 - June 8, 2004
Joseph Bryant, Sr., 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004.
Cremation has taken place.
Frahm, Suzanne M.
February 16, 1967 - June 7, 2004
Suzanne M. Frahm, 37, of Weidman passed away on Monday, June 7, 2004.
Cremation has taken place.
Natzel, Ellen E.
January 17, 1938 - June 3, 2004
Ellen E. Natzel, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2004 at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Robert Byrne officiating. Interment
will follow in the Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 5, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. A vigil service will be held on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Ellen was born on January 17, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Leroy and Pearl (Degeer) Hayward. She married Edward Natzel on June 22, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Ellen was employed with the Mt. Pleasant School System for 15 years. She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters Society and the Altar Society. Ellen loved being with her family and looked forward to the holidays, she was known as the cookie lady. Ellen enjoyed working in the yard, antiques, refinishing furniture and she enjoyed traveling immensely.
Ellen is survived by her husband, Ed Natzel of Mt. Pleasant; children, Chris (Jean) Natzel of Bad Axe, Cheryl Natzel of Chandler, Arizona,Kevin Natzel of Pheonix, Arizona, and Karen Natzel of Portland, Oregon. Grandchildren; Brian (Lindsey) of Lewiston, Jennifer Natzel of Portage, Great-Grandchildren; Christopher Natzel of Lewiston, Brothers Leroy Hayward of Caro, John Hayward of Caro, Robert Hayward of Abilene, TX, and Sister Elizabeth Grinzinger of Mt. Pleasant.
Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles and Daniel Hayward, and sister Mable Hayward.
Van Horn, Jane Roberta (Baker)
February 3, 1922 - June 1, 2004
Jane Roberta (Baker) Van Horn, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, died at Tendercare, Clare on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. She had been a resident there since September of 2003.
She was born on Fifth Street in Clare, the daughter of Charles Wilson Baker and Elizabeth Webster (Perison) Baker. Charles was a blacksmith both in Clare and Mt. Pleasant. Jane lived in Mt. Pleasant for 81 years and was a graduate for Mt. Pleasant High School. She was a custodian at Central Michigan University for 27 years and was a volunteer for 19 years at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Academy. She married Forrest L. Van Horn on June 18, 1943. He was a groundskeeper at Central Michigan University for over 20 years.
She is survived by a daughter, April (Rodger) Hicks of Clare; two sisters, Shirley L. Baker of Mt. Pleasant and Mary Kay Axsom of Tempe, Arizona; six grandchildren, David (Deanna) Hicks, Michael L. Hicks and Terry L. Hicks, all of Clare; Traci (Chad) Florian of Shepherd and Stephani Van Horn of Mt. Pleasant and by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980 and one son, Charles W. Van Horn in 2001; two sisters, Ell Mae Bugbee and Dorothy Jean Baker and by one brother, Robert Baker.
Funeral services will be held at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ervin Harden. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 3, 2004 from 10 until the time of service at the funeral chapel.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Academy. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Kler, Mildred Sarah
July 8, 1919 - May 28, 2004
Mildred Sarah Kler, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 28, 2004 at Isabella County Medical Care Facility.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at 12:30 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gordon Rydman officiating. Interment
will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to Central Michigan Baptist Church Mission Fund. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Mildred was born on July 8, 1919 in Highland Park, New Jersey, the daughter of Melvin and Mary Glendora (Tompkins) Gordon. She graduated from high school and married Rudolph Kler in Vineland, New Jersey. Mildred ran a foster care from her home for over 40 years. She attended Central Michigan Baptist Church.
Mildred is survived by her son, Rudolph (Barbara) Kler of Weidman; grandchildren, Rudolph R. (Kimberly) Kler of Silverdale, WA and Michael J. (Marie) Kler of Battle Creek; grandchildren, George Kler and Stephanie Kler of Silverdale, WA and Jonathon, Joshua & Zachary Kler of Battle Creek.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph; parents; brother, Melford Gordon; sister, Orena Lewis and brother, William Gordon.
Bleise, Bobbie Jo
May 7, 1981 - May 28, 2004
Bobbie Jo Bleise, 23, of Weidman passed away on Friday, May 28, 2004 due to an automobile accident.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Clark Funeral Chapel. Interment
will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-9 on Monday, May 31, 2004 at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Bobbie Jo was born on May 7, 1981 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Brian Ptak of Lake Station and Janet Bleise of Weidman. Bobbie Jo was a 2001 Mount Pleasant High School Graduate. She was employed by Blodgett Oil, where she was a cook at the A&W restaurant in Weidman.
Bobbie Jo loved drawing, writing poetry, being with her friends, and being around children.
Bobbie Jo is survived by both parents; Brian Ptak and Janet Bleise, Grandparents; Joe and Carol Bleise, brothers; Joey Schafer of Weidman, Brain Ptak Jr. of Detroit, and Chris Ptak of Detroit. Sisters; Kathryn Bleise of Weidman and Heather Ptak of Lake Station.
Fletcher Sr., Wilbur Wesley
July 22, 1918 - May 27, 2004
Wilbur W. Fletcher Sr., 85, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2004 at Saginaw Veterans Administration Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gordon Rydman officiating. Interment
will follow in the Surrey Twp. Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 30, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, May 31, 2004 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saginaw Veterans Administration Hospital. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Wilbur was born on July 22, 1918 in Kalkaska, MI, the son of William Wesley and Selma Josephine (Anderson) Fletcher. He served for the United States Army from April 1, 1941 until August 3, 1945 where he received the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with 2 bronze stars and 6 overseas service bars. Wilbur married Elmira Ann Kadwell on October 5, 1946 in Pontiac, MI. He owned a city service station for 20 years before working for L.P. Gas at Shear Hardware in Farwell.
Wilbur is survived by his wife Elmira of Mt. Pleasant; children, Wilbur W. (Connie) Fletcher Jr. of Farwell, Gary Lynn (Ann) Fletcher of Zeeland and Debra Ann (Brian) Haremski of Midland; Ten grandchildren and Five great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret E. (Chet) Vanamburg of Kalkaska, P. Leona Fletcher of Florida and Bernice (Bob) Perkins of Florida and sister-in-law, Dorothy Fletcher of Pontiac.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his son, Wesley James Fletcher and brother, Everet D. Fletcher on June 5, 2001.
Allan, Nancy Friend
September 26, 1925 - May 27, 2004
Nancy Friend Allan died unexpectedly on May 27, 2004, at her winter residence in Tyler, Texas. Nancy was born on September 26, 1925, in West Virginia, to parents Floyd E. and Lura Friend. Upon completing high school early, she attended Marshall College for one year. Orphaned at age eighteen, her resilient and self-reliant nature led her to take a job with the federal government in Washington D.C. There she met and married Willard 'Bill' Allan, a member of the O.S.S., on July 29, 1945.
Following the end of WWII, Bill attended Harvard University. After graduation, he was commissioned in the Foreign Service. Nancy accompanied Bill in his numerous posts around the word, including Bulgaria, Greece, and Germany. As the spouse of a diplomat, she fulfilled a vital role, coordinating various social and political functions, while being a dedicated wife and mother. After leaving the Foreign Service, the Allans continued working overseas, with postings in Saudia Arabia and Iran.
Upon returning to the United States, Nancy and Bill lived in various locations before settling in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, two decades ago. Following Bill's death in August of 2000, Nancy devoted herself to her beautiful yard, dear friends and family, and Susie, her feline companion.
Nancy was an avid gardener and lifelong tennis player, as well as a member of the Central Michigan Community Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, playing bridge, and doing crossword puzzles, but saved her greatest affection for Golden Retrievers and cats. She remained active and independent until her death. She will be missed by her two sons, Leigh (Kathy) Allan of Dayton, Ohio, and Christian (Melanie) Allan of Mt. Pleasant, and her grandchildren, Geof, Leslie, Kristen, and Will, as well as many close friends, in Texas and Michigan.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 5th, 1 PM at Clark Funeral Chapel with visitation starting at noon.
Lea, Geneva Frances
February 4, 1923 - May 26, 2004
Geneva Frances Lea, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 in Sebring, FL.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gene Haymaker officiating. Interment
will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 1, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the chapel.
Geneva was born on February 4, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Rua and Gusta (Mumy) Baker. She married Charles A. Lea and resided in Mt. Pleasant. She worked at Dowell until she became a homemaker and mother. Geneva was very active in the community doing many volunteer activities. She was involved with the PTA, a Girl Scout leader, an Election Chairperson for the City of Mt. Pleasant and served for 25 years with Christian Women's Club in many capacities. Church was very important to her. Geneva attended the First Baptist Church and directed Junior Choir, played the piano and organ and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Above all Geneva loved spending time with her family. She loved life and the Lord.
Geneva is survived by her loving husband, Charles A. Lea of Mt. Pleasant; daughter, Karen Jean (Richard) Matheny of West Boomfield, MI; son, David Charles (Cinthia) Lea of Yuma, AZ; and 4 grandchildren, Alana Matheny of West Bloomfield, MI, Jonathan, Rosana and Nicholas Lea all of Yuma, AZ.
Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, Rua and Gusta Baker and a brother, Delos Baker.
Lucas, Gladys Iona
May 19, 1914 - May 25, 2004
Gladys Iona Lucas, 90, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Isabella County Medical Care Facility.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Pastor Terry I. Nordheim officiating. Interment
will follow in Kelly Cemetery, Midland County. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 27, 2004 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Cancer Services or Isabella County Medical Care Facility.
Gladys was born on May 19, 1914 in Isabella County, the daughter of Veda and Stella (Houtz) Holliday. She married Dick Arthur Sawade on July 5, 1933 in Isabella County. He preceded her in death in 1947. Gladys was a drapery maker for Smith ' Bridgeman. She was also employed by Ferro Manufacturing and was a waitress at Alswades in Mt. Pleasant. Gladys enjoyed making aphgans.
Gladys is survived by her children, Earl (Violet) Sawade of Mt. Pleasant and Wanda Bunker of Weidman; Twelve grandchildren; Nineteen great-grandchildren; Six Great-Great grandchildren and sisters, Murley Shattuck of Mt. Pleasant and Eva Edwards of Flint, MI.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Dick; daughter, Esther Lowery in 1989; son, Waldo 'Benny' Sawade in 1999; son-in-law, Larry Bunker in 1998; sister, Mildred Chalmers and brother, Chester Holliday.
