Vansteel, Jr., Frank George
October 11, 1924 - December 6, 2004
Frank George Vansteel, Jr., 80, of Coldwater Lake, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2004 at his home.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Frank was born on October 11, 1924, in Quincy, IL, the son of Frank and Matilda (Hermesmeyer) Vansteel. He served in the United States Navy from 1941 until 1945. Frank married Helen Lorraine Williams on July 23, 1949 in Angola, Indiana. He worked as an electrician for T.R.W Electrical for 20 years before retiring on July 6, 1984. Frank also worked for Lansing Electrical Motor and L.E. Meyers Electric. He was a former member of the Ovid American Legion.
Frank is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Frank George Vansteel III (Angela) of Hauula, Hawaii and Lawrence Wesley Vansteel (Sandy) of Kenosha, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell Vansteel (Jeann) of Coswell, MI and Charles (Mardell) Vansteel of Quincy, IL and sisters, Marge Minogue of Forest Park, IL, Barbara Benzaqin of Nowell, MA and Ruth Ann Pietkiewicz (Chet) of Joliet, IL.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Frank George Vansteel IV.
McDonald, William "Bill" E.
June 5, 1939 - December 5, 2004
William E. 'Bill' McDonald, age 65, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday December 5, 2004 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the Clark Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dale Golden of the Coomer United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 8th from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, December 9th from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes or the Coomer United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Bill was born June 5, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant the son of James C. McDonald and Marie M. (Salchert) McDonald. Bill worked for Ferro Manufacturing, and also worked as a farmer, and most recently worked as a truck driver for Beckman Trucking for the last 10 years.
He married Edna M. Young on May 13, 1967 in Mt. Pleasant. Bill enjoyed hunting small game and bear hunting.
Bill is survived by his wife Edna of Mt. Pleasant; his children, Lewis (Barbara) McDonald of Houghton Lake, Lori (Al) Swain of Round Rock, Texas and Anna McDonald and Mike Ireland of Mt. Pleasant; Six grandchildren, Kacey, Mollee, and Sean Swain and Bobbi, Travis, and Cory McDonald; a brother Elton (Betty) McDonald; a sister, Agnes McDonald both of Mt. Pleasant and his special hunting friends.
Bill was preceded in death by both parents, his brother Doyle McDonald in 2000, sister Ethel McDonald in 1935.
Claus, Martha Cornelia
September 18, 1907 - November 20, 2004
Martha C. Claus, age 97, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, November 20, at the Wooden Rocker Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant.
A Funeral Mass for Martha will take place on Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Robert Byrne will be officiating. Burial will take place at the Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call at Clark Funeral Chapel on Monday, Nov. 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A prayer service will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel. On Tuesday, visitation will take place at Sacred Heart Church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Michigan or Sacred Heart Parish. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Martha was born September 18, 1907, in Zonnebecke, Belgium. Martha married Medard 'Mike' Claus, who passed away in 1952. Martha worked and owned the M&M Bar from 1939 to 1972. Martha was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Martha is survived by her children, Maury L. (Vicki Mattson) Claus of Lake, MI, and Michael (Jean) Claus of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) Moore of Tampa, FL, and Anna 'Mickey' (Dr. Ken) Egger of Mt. Pleasant; great-grandchildren, Madeline Moore of Tampa, FL, and Mackenzie Egger of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Margaret Lemieux of Zonnebecke, Belgium.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Medard, and three sisters.
Wilczynski, Alice Marie
November 10, 1921 - November 19, 2004
Alice Marie Wilczynski, 83, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, November 19, 2004, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility.
Memorial Mass for Alice will be Monday, November 29, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Jeffrey Donner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Isabella County Medical Care Facility or St. Mary's Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Alice was born on November 10, 1921, in Smithfield, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Elina Bednerek. She married Felix Leo Wilczynski, he preceded her in death on June 3, 1994. Alice worked in food services for the public schools. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Alice is survived by her children, Nancy (Philip) Kelly of Southgate, MI and Betty Wagner of Mt. Pleasant; one granddaughter, Julia Layne Wagner of Mt. Pleasant, one brother, Ed Bednerek of Ohio and sisters, Mary Sykora, Stella Ruzek, Olga Bryzinski, all of Ohio and Betty Kauriah of Florida
Alice was preceded in death by her husband.
Bean, Robert G.
August 27, 1925 - November 15, 2004
Robert G. Bean, age 79, of Rosebush, surrounded by loved ones went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 15, 2004 at the Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland.
Funeral services for Robert will take place on Friday, November 19, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the Rosebush United Methodist Church. Pastor Brian LaMew will officiate. Burial will take place at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 7-9 p.m. Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and also on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rosebush United Methodist Church Building Fund or to the Big Brother/Big Sister of Isabella County. Envelopes will be available at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Robert was born August 27, 1925 in Venango Co., Pennsylvania. The son of Harry and Ruth Bean. On February 17, 1950 Robert married Verda House in Otsego, Michigan. Robert was a lifelong farmer and was active in politics. He served as Vernon Township Supervisor and 12 years as Isabella County Drain Commissioner. Robert was also an active and proud Republican where he was a recipient for the Constance Stegman Republican Award. Robert was a member of the Rosebush United Methodist Church. Robert dearly loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his wife Verda of Rosebush, children; Kelly (Denise) Bean of St. Johns and Jeff (Lee) Bean of Rosebush; grandchildren; Keegan and Eathan Bean of St. Johns, Todd Bean of Mt. Pleasant, and Lindsay (Lee) Harsh of Coleman; a great-granddaughter Abegail Harsh of Coleman; brothers; Dale (Wenna) Bean, John (Gail) Bean, and Paul (Janet) Bean; sisters; Martha (Elwood) Shreckengost, Margaret Dunn, and Ruth Ann Stahlsmith; sister in-laws; Virginia Bean, Charanne Bean, Melanie Bean all of Pennsylvania; cousin; Richard (Pam) Bean of Mt. Pleasant. Robert is further survived by his in-laws; Dale (Nina) House, Arlo (Barb) House, Gary (Shirley) House, Morval (Theda) LaLone, Enid Nestle and Wellington Funnell along with many family, special friends and nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ruth Bean, brothers; Clark, Clair, Harry, and Lawerence Bean, along with his sister Charlotte Shreckengost.
VonDoloski, Edward D.
October 7, 1916 - November 14, 2004
Edward D. VonDoloski, 88, of Mt. Pleasant went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 14, 2004, at the Shamrock Manor Assisted Living in Clare.
A Mass of Christian burial for Edward will be Thursday, November 18, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment
will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 16, from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 17, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Edward was born on October 7, 1916, in Wyandotte, MI., the son of John and Albertatina (Hivadicuk) VonDoloski. Edward served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was a pipe insulator for the Local 47 for 30 years. Edward was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman.
Edward is survived by his nephew, Martin (Sherry) VonDoloski of Mt. Pleasant and neice, JoAnn (Donald) Wilson of Clare along with many other nieces and nephews.
Edward was preceded in death by his brothers; John, Alex and Walter VonDoloski and sisters Mary Overfield and Lottie Guthrie.
The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to Shamrock Manor and Mid Michigan Hospice for the compassion and care given to Edward and his family.
Reihl, Edward Alex
December 3, 1921 - November 8, 2004
Edward Alex Reihl, 82, of Beal City passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 8, 2004.
A Funeral Mass for Edward will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Beal City with Father John Cotter officiating. Interment
will follow in St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 10, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic School or church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel and the church.
Edward was born on December 3, 1921, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Leo Matt and Anna Catherine (Bierschbach) Reihl. He married Gloria Jean Feldhauser on August 11, 1951 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Edward worked as a cattle and cash crop farmer all of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and the Beal City Knights of Columbus. Edward was an outdoorsman that loved fishing, hunting and woodworking. He will be remembered for his joke telling and great sense of humor.
Edward is survived by his wife, Jean of Beal City; one daughter, Sherry (Scott) Theisen of Mt. Pleasant; granddaughters, Lindsay and Brittany Theisen both of Mt. Pleasant; one brother, Raymond (Pat) Reihl of Beal City and sisters, Katie (Art) McCoy, Anna Wohlscheid and Bernice (Charles) Grinzinger all of Mt. Pleasant and sister-in-law, Mary Reihl of Mt. Pleasant.
Edward was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Reihl and sisters, Lorraine Fox, Helen Shaw, Rosie Courser and Eileen MacDonald.
Halfman, Jean Marquise
December 16, 1925 - November 8, 2004
Jean Marquise Halfmann, 78, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, November 8, 2004, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
A Memorial Service for Jean will be held Wednesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Father Jeffrey Donner officiating. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Michigan or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Jean was born on December 16, 1925 in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of Ervin and MaryLou (Dessler) Sargent. She married William Halfmann on August 26, 1944 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Jean was employed by A&P as an office manager. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Jean is survived by her husband, William; children, William R. (Billie) Halfmann of Greenville, Carol A. Althouse of Taylor and Richard (Doni) Halfmann of Plymouth; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and sister, Mary Reihl of Mt. Pleasant and sister-in-laws, Joyce Sargent of Mt. Pleasant, Geraldine Sargent of Mt. Pleasant and Dode Sargent of California.
Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Lyle, Densel, Paul and Vecro Sargent.
Linville, Kenneth Scott
August 8, 1958 - November 5, 2004
Kenneth Scott Linville, age 46, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday November 5 at his residence.
Funeral services for Ken will take place on Tuesday November 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Rev. Ronald Vredeveld will officiate. Burial will take place at the Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Chapel on Monday Nov. 8th from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Michigan or to the National Liver Foundation ' envelopes will be available at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Ken was born August 8, 1958 in Boone Co., West Virginia. The son of Robert Linville and Alice (Miller) Linville. Ken served in the United States Army from 1977 until 1978. He worked in the Construction Industry. He married Ronda Turner of Mt. Pleasant.
Ken is survived by his wife Ronda of Mt. Pleasant, special companions Harley and Baby.
Mother in law, Lauretta Turner of Mt. Pleasant. Brother, Terence Linville and a sister Rose Blizzard of Mt. Pleasant.
Ken was preceded in death by his father in 1996.
Prewett, R. Michael
February 11, 1937 - October 30, 2004
R. Michael Prewett, 67, of Shepherd went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 30, 2004, at home with his family by his side.
Funeral services for Michael will be Wednesday, November 3, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Community Church with Pastor Scott McKee officiating. Interment
will take place in Greenmound Cemetery in Beloit, Kansas, at a later date. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 2, from 4-8 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel and on Wednesday, November 3, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Mt. Pleasant Community Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Community Church or Hospice of Mid-Michigan. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Michael was born on February 11, 1937, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Mary (Washington) Prewett. He married Jeanette Garinger on August 30, 1959, in Salina, KS. Michael served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He received a master's degree in engineering from Kansas State University and was self-employed for 31 years in Michael Engineering, Ltd.. Michael was a member and elder of the Mt. Pleasant Community Church. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club. Michael loved woodworking, sailing, and farming as a hobby.
Michael is survived by his wife, Jeanette; his children Ralph (Marcille) Prewett, Eric (Leah) Prewett, Elizabeth (Charles) Kepner, all of Shepherd; 12 grandchildren; and a sister Patricia Seaman of Liberal, KS.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Ron Seaman.
Ervin, Ronald Stanley
September 20, 1923 - October 29, 2004
Ronald Stanley Ervin, 81, of Mt. Pleasant passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 29, 2004, at his home.
A Funeral Mass for Ronald will be on Tuesday, November 2, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Mt. Pleasant with Fr. Robert Byrne officiating. Interment
will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 31, from 2-5 p.m. and Monday, November 1, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel and also on Tuesday, November 2, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Sacred Heart Church. There will be a prayer service Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Isabella County Commission on Aging. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Ronald was born on September 20, 1923, in Rosebush, Michigan, the son of Stanley and Edna (Clevenger) Ervin. He married Frances Beltinck on March 1, 1941. He was a lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant and a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his winters in Florida, and his summers at his cottage on Goose Lake in Lake City. He was a kind, compassionate and generous man, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a very strong patriarch of his family.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances Ervin of Mt. Pleasant; four children, Richard S. (Jane) Ervin of Mt. Pleasant, Robert L. (Linda) Ervin of Mt. Pleasant, Ronald S. (Kathy) Ervin of East China, Michigan, and William T. (Carol) Ervin of Mt. Pleasant; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, his sister Maxine (Douglas) Wiltsie of Dowagiac; and good friend Norm McCann.
Ronald preceded in death by his parents.
Connors, Evelyn Mae
July 16, 1920 - October 26, 2004
A Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Evelyn Connors will be held on Monday, November 1, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Pleasant.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 31st from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel, 114 S. Bradley Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Her family and friends are invited to share this memorial with her daughter, Connie; sons, Thomas and Timothy; and granchildren, Rene', Donald and William; her sisters, Shirley Chapman, Mary Lou Zimmerman, Barbara Pappas and Beverly Loomis. Fr. Robert Byrne will celebrate the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice of Central Michigan, Inc.
Evelyn, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away in Shepherd, MI. She was a 1939 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. She worked at Sacred Heart School cafeteria for ten years; and retired in 1981 from fifteen years in food service at Central Michigan University. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Veterans of Foreign Wars-National Home, and St. Paul's Catholic Church, Onaway, MI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, to whom she was married for 65 years; son, Robert Connors; her mother and father, Gladys King Lawther and Thomas Sikkenga; and one sister, Geraldine Sheredy.
