Hader, Zelta Jean
March 10, 1930 - October 25, 2004
Zelta Jean Hader, 74, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, October 25, 2004, at her home.
Funeral services for Zelta will be Friday, October 29, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Tom Shephard officiating. Interment
will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 29, 2004 from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral chapel.
Zelta was born on March 10, 1930, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas and Frances (Jacob) Blake. She married Alex Hader on June 6, 1970 in Saginaw. Zelta was employed at Wendel's Furniture Store for 6 years.
Zelta is survived by her husband, Alex of Mt. Pleasant; brother, Thomas Ollin (Mary Alice) Blake of Traverse City and sisters, Ada June Blake, Norma Doris Blake and Martha Jane Blake.
Zelta was preceded in death by her parents.
Swain, Ethel
November 6, 1907 - October 23, 2004
Ethel Swain, age 96, of St. Louis formerly of Mt. Pleasant died on Saturday, October 23, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw.
Funeral Services for Ethel will be held on Tuesday, October 26, at ll a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michelle LaMew officiating. Interment
will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 25, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gratiot County Humane Society, Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Ethel was born November 6, 1907, in Natural Dam, Arkansas, the daughter of Sank Riddle and Willie (Hill) Riddle. She married Thomas Power on March 5, 1927, and he preceded her in death in 1949. She later married Edmund Swain in 1963, and he preceded her in death. Ethel was employed for 18 years as housemother to the Zeta Sorority and was made an honorary member in 1980.
Ethel is survived by her daughter, Sandra Stiven of Flint, grandchildren, Suzan Wenzlick, Penny Zaleski, Terry Spence, Margie Bors, and Vickie Gebue; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Dorothy Mecomber of Texas, and several nieces and nephews.
Ethel was preceded in death by both of her husbands; 1 son James Wilbur Power; 3 sisters Sammy Riddle, Ada Gallagher, and Lorene Stonecipher; and 1 brother Howard Riddle.
Smith, Robert M.
July 28, 1940 - October 19, 2004
Robert M. Smith, 64, of Weidman passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at his brother's home.
Cremation has taken place per his wishes. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Robert was born on July 28, 1940 in Derry, Pennsylvania, the son of Steven and Mary (Kennedy) Mehalic. He graduated from high school and attended college before serving in the Navy as First Class Petty Officer during Vietnam. Robert worked for the Gallatin County Newspaper in Bozeman, Montana from 1970 until 1998. He also worked for Slot Machine Company in Bozeman, Montana. Robert was a member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles and a former member of the V.F.W.
Robert is survived by her brothers, Michael (Carolyn) Smith of Weidman, John (Joan) Mitchell of Pensacola, Florida and Ronald (Laura) Lukovich of Aurora, Colorado and sister, Ellen (Bill) Atkinson of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Atkins, Lloyd J.
January 3, 1911 - October 18, 2004
Lloyd 'Buck' J. Atkins, 93, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, October 18, 2004, at the Tendercare Nursing Home.
Memorial services for Lloyd will be Friday, October 22, at 1 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Boley officiating. Interment
will follow in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 22, from 11 a.m. until time of service at funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Atkins Family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Lloyd was born on January 3, 1911, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Charles Samuel and Dolla Belle (Carlie) Atkins. He married Ida Frances Loveall in 1933 in Manford, OK. Lloyd was employed by Pure/Union Oil Company. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge.
Lloyd is survived by his children, Gary K.(Diane) Atkins, C. Dean (Kathy) Atkins and Linda L. (John) Hunter; Grandchildren, David (Carmella) Atkins, Annette (Dennis) Wajda, Krista (James) Voss, Greg Atkins, Aaron Hunter (special friend, Sue) and Jerry Hunter (special friend, Stacy); Great-Grandchildren, Randall, Paige, Samantha, Hayden, Carson, Nicholas Alexander and Joseph Anthony; brother-in-law, Albert (Grace) Loveall; sister, Nora Bullington of Chico, CA and many nieces and nephews.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Frances Atkins; brothers, Doyle, Jim, Otto, Bill and Roy Atkins.
Teeter, Homer Ray
July 14, 1934 - October 17, 2004
Homer Ray Teeter, 70, of Mt. Pleasant went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2004, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Funeral services for Homer will be Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Pastor Duane Koontz of the Church of Daniels Band officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. and on Thursday, October 21, 2004 from 10 until the time of service at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to R.T.S. Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome or the Donors Choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Homer was born on July 14, 1934, in Isabella County, the son of George and Edna (Jones) Teeter. He married Gilda Woolworth on June 20, 1970 in Howard City. Homer worked as a custodian for Chippewa Hills Public Schools for 21 years before retiring in 1995. He was an active member of the Church of Daniels Bands. He enjoyed fishing, sports, auctions and visiting with people, especially family and friends.
Homer is survived by his wife, Gilda of Mt. Pleasant; two daughters, Angela and Brenda Teeter both of Mt. Pleasant; brothers, Herman (Wilma) Teeter of Crystal and Harold (Marge) Teeter of Byron Center, MI; sister, Helen (Earl) Place of Barryton; sister-in-law, Ruth Teeter of Clare and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Homer was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister.
Jeffrey, Elton Lewis
October 12, 1942 - October 14, 2004
Elton Lewis Jeffrey, age 62, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on October 14, 2004, at his home in Fulton, Missouri.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Coomer United Methodist Church with Bill Foldesi offiating.
Elton was born on October 12, 1942, to Ernest and Florence (Maxon) Jeffrey.
Elton is survived by his mother, Florence Jeffrey of Mt. Pleasant; his children, Columbus Jeffrey and friend Jarred Nicholson, Joseph Jeffrey, Sarah Jeffrey, Terry (Tammy) Snyder, all of Fulton, Missouri, and Jessie Shaw of Cheboygan; stephchildren, Janet Ketler, Randy Joseph Martinez of Mt. Pleasant, and Tammy (Bob Craven) Martinez of Winn; brothers, Victor (Judy) Jeffrey of Weidman, Kenneth (Cheryl) Jeffrey of Shepherd; sisters, Mary Craven of Winn, Ruby Jennings (Clyde Miles) and Marjorie (Joseph) Hebert of Mt. Pleasant; sister-in-law, Hazel Snapp of Clare; step-brother, Mark (Amy Gibson) Darnell of Rodney; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; one aunt, Ester Bardaville of Mt. Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Jeffrey; stepfather, George Darnell; brothers, Columbus, Nelson and Leo Jeffrey; brother-in-law Howard Craven; stepson Scott Martinez; niece Debra Craven; and two nephews, Michael and Donald Jeffrey.
Roberts, Walter T.
September 10, 1928 - October 14, 2004
Walter T. Roberts left us to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2004, at the age of 76.
Funeral services for Walter will be Monday, October 18, at 1 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Ray Merritt and Mel Harrell officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 19, at 2 p.m. at Flint Memorial Park, Flint, Michigan. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 16, from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, October 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel.
Walt was born September 10, 1928, in Clio, Michigan, son of Floyd & Clara Roberts. He was a hard worker, dedicated Christian and loved his family and friends. Walt valued watching his grandchildren's sporting events, along with playing cards and bingo with friends and family.
He was an active member of Gilmore Church of Christ and previously Pine Run Church of Christ. Walt was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Hostess Cake after 42 years of service.
Walt leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Joan Roberts; daughter, Penny (Michael) Worth; son, Brent (Connie) Roberts; three grandchildren, Jenniferr (Harry) Brennan, Karrie (Kirk) Jones, and Preston Worth; five great-grandchildren, Caerra Brennan, Lee and Kurtis Dobbs, Tobie and Matthew Jones; 1 sister; 3 brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Walt was preceded in death by his daughter Jeanette and parents Floyd and Clara Roberts.
