Prokopchuk, Wandalee
September 19, 1932 - October 12, 2004
Wandalee Prokopchuk, 72, of Rodney passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Funeral services for Wandalee will be Friday, October 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant with Father Robert Byrne officiating. Interment
will follow in the White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 14, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Michigan Community Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Wandalee was born on September 19, 1932, in Carmel, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Austin) McDonough. She married Peter F. Prokopchuk on March 30, 1950 in Angola, Indiana. Wandalee was a member of the Eagles Club and PTA in Pontiac. She was also a Girl Scout leader.
Wandalee is survived by her husband, Peter of Rodney; children, Peter F.(Jena) Prokopchuk of Morgantown, WV, Paul Douglas Prokopchuk of Evart, Cynthia Edwards of Auburn Hills and Donald J. Prokopchuk of Evart; Five grandchildren; one brother, Harry (JoAnn) McDonaugh of North Branch and one sister, Barbara Benaway of Missouri.
Wandalee was preceded in death by her parents; son, Eugene and brother, Alton in 1946.
Haney, Leona M.
November 23, 1903 - October 12, 2004
Leona M. Haney, 100, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility.
Funeral services for Leona will be Thursday, October 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Rev. Phil Bacon and the Eastern Star Coe Chapter 98 officiating. Interment
will follow in the Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Isabella Seniors, Order of Eastern Stars or Winn United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Leona was born on November 23, 1903, in Rolland Township, the daughter of Elmer K. and Emma R. (Smith) Pease. She married Alonzo 'Loney' Haney on January 20, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant. He preceded her in death in 1992. Leona was employed by Lansing Laundry before working part-time for the Morning Sun. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars and Winn United Methodist Church.
Leona is survived by her children, Arlene (Richard) Scramlin of Mt. Pleasant and Donna (Jerry) Nelson of Dewitt; Eleven grandchildren; Fourteen Great-Grandchildren; Eight Great-Great Grandchildren and one sister, Eunice Lucas of Howell.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonzo; son, Richard Haney; daughter, Ruth Vanacker; eight brothers and one sister.
MacGregor, Duncan Millis
October 11, 1905 - October 7, 2004
Duncan Millis 'Mac' MacGregor, age 98, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Cherry Hill Haven. Formerly of Toronto, Ohio, Bay City and Mt. Pleasant, he had been a resident of Traverse City the past 18 years.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 11, 2004, at 12:00 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant where friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service. The Reverened Kathy Munz-Phellps, Mr. MacGregor's granddaughter will officiate. Friends may also call Sunday, October 10, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will take place at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
Mr. MacGregor founded and owned the MacGregor News Agency in Mt. Pleasant for over 50 years. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Masonic Lodge, was a Shriner, past president of the Mt. Pleasant Country Club, past president of the Michigan Wholesalist Association, a member of the Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club where he organized the Kiwanian Newspaper sales and was a member of the first Congregational Church of Traverse City. Mac loved golf, fishing and hunting.
Born October 11, 1905 in Thurso Cathne, Scotland, he was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Scherer) MacGregor. On August 20, 1928 in Bay City he married Margaret Gostage, who preceded him in death on August 16, 1978. On December 5, 1985, in Traverse City he married Eva May Beardsley who survives. Also surviving is daughter Marilyn (Cameron) Buchanan of Venice, FL; son Charles (Lois) MacGregor of Mt. Pleasant; stepson James Palmer of Traverse City, twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by daughter Joann Munz and her husband Charles and ten brothers and sisters.
Wheatcraft, George E.
December 6, 1925 - October 6, 2004
George E. Wheatcraft, 78, of Rosebush passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral services for George will be Saturday, October 9, at 2 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michelle LaMew officiating. Interment
will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends today Friday, October 8, from 4-8 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gratiot Area Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
George was born on December 6, 1925, in Pike Twp., Knox Co., Ohio, the son of Owen and Lillian (Page) Wheatcraft. He married Lila Mae Pifer on September 12, 1951 in Harrison. George was a Mechanic for Welded Construction for 45 years. He served in the Army in WWII. George was a member of the Local 321 Operating Engineer and the American Legion of Rosebush. All who knew him will miss him.
George is survived by his two daughters, Pamela (Tom) Morris of Shepherd and Nancy (Craig) Carlson of Traverse City; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jonathan) Ives of Cleveland, OH. and Michelle Edwards fianc' Brian Jennings of Mt. Pleasant, MI; one great grandson, George Ives of Cleveland, OH. one sister, Harriet (Stanley) Bieri of Evart, MI.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Wheatcraft in 2000 and his parents.
Lobdell, Ila Burdette
May 26, 1908 - October 3, 2004
Ila B. Lobdell, 96, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2004, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant.
A Memorial service for Ila will be held on Saturday, October, 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John's Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant with The Rev. Patricia Green officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation. Envelopes will be available at Clark funeral chapel or St. John's Episcopal Church.
Ila was born on May 26, 1908, to Ianthus and Gertrude (Sweezy) Trump in Ovid Township, Branch Co., Michigan. She married Maurice George Lobdell in 1927. They had one daughter Patricia Louise. They lived in Fort Wayne, IN. until 1931 at which time they moved to a farm in Branch County, Michigan. Mr. Lobdell passed away in 1977 in Coldwater Michigan. In 1977 Ila moved to Owosso to be with her daughter and son-in-law. In 1993 they moved to Mt. Pleasant.
Ila was a homemaker most of her life. She was a great cook and seamstress. In her 60's she began to paint preferring to work in oils. She belonged to the Art Club of Coldwater and later joined the Brush and Pallet Art Club of Owosso, MI. Ila was a member of the Owosso Musical and a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star chapter in Quincy, MI. She was a former member of the Philathea Class of the Quincy Union Church and a member of the New Century Club. A project of the church was to prepare the noon meal for the Rotary Club of Quincy and for many years Ila served as chairman.
Ila is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Robert) Claussen of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren, Deborah (Michael) Knoll of Mt. Pleasant, Michael (LeeAnn) Claussen of Kalamazoo, MI., Rosemary (Greg) Hagan of Traverse City, MI. and Jon Claussen of Mt. Pleasant; nine great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
Cooley, Franklin W.
January 1, 1937 - October 2, 2004
Franklin 'Frank' Wayne Cooley, 67, of Lake Isabella passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2004, in Alaska.
Funeral services for Frank will be Friday, October 8, at 11 a.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 7, from 5-9 p.m. and on Friday, October 8, 2004 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Safari Make a Wish Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Frank was born on January 1, 1937, in Eminence, Missouri, the son of Esther (Holland) and Eli Mennon Cooley. He married Patricia Zieman on November 7, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. Frank was a real estate broker and developer for most of his life. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Frank is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Wayne and Donna (David); step-children, Pam, Deb and David (Renata); adored grandfather of Amy (Jason), Wayne Jr., Tracy, Rachel, Elizabeth, Gregory and Lauren and Proud great-grandfather of Jadyn.
Dibble, Lucille Sarah
November 28, 1919 - September 30, 2004
Lucille Sarah Dibble, 84, of Saginaw and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, went to be with her Lord and be reunited with her husband and two sons on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw.
Lucille was born on November 28, 1919, in Deerfield Twp., Michigan, the daughter of Mary Rose (Klufts) Purtill and James Edward Purtill. She married Lewis Dibble on June 8, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant. Lucille was employed by Central Michigan University Food Services before retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters; St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church of Carrollton, the VFW ladies auxiliary and a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Lucille's mission in life was raising 5 children and ministering to those in need. She had a heart full of compassion, caring about and serving others. She enjoyed visiting with friends and needlepoint work.
Lucille is survived by her children, Lewis 'Dan' (Bonnie) Dibble Jr. of Saginaw, Carol Dibble of Denton, TX and Donna (Bob) Johnson of Frisco, TX; Seven grandchildren, Eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary (George) Winesburgh of Harrison; daughter-in-law, Eileen Dibble of Kalkaska and many nieces and nephews.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis on February 23, 1957; sons, Thomas Dibble on July 20, 1969 and Chuck Dibble on January 20, 1994. Three brothers, Joe, Charles and Henry Purtill and two sisters, Francis Lehman and Carol Rickard also preceded her.
A Funeral Mass for Lucille will be Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Robert Byrne officiating. Interment
will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, October 2, 2004 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday, October 3, 2004 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Visitation will also be held on Monday, October 4, 2004 from 10 until the time of service at the church. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hoyt Nursing Home. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel and the church.
