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Harley H. Hood, Jr.
54, of Charlotte, MI, died July 29, 2002. Mr. Hood was born November 26, 1947, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Harley Harry Hood Sr. and Eilene Gilbert. He is survived by his wife Lettie Hood; sons Harley H. Hood III and Russell Hood of Charlotte; brothers Gilbert, Charles, Richard of Charlotte, Tom of Battle Creek, Robert of Texas; sisters Anna and Carol of Michigan, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002. Mrs. Link was born September 23, 1920 in Vermontville, Vermontville. The family will receive visitors at the Pray Funeral Home Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Donna T. Gilkerson
64, of Eaton Rapids, MI died July 31, 2002. She was born July 1, 1938 in South Arm Township (Charlevoix County) to Claud and Bertha (Sloop) Gilkerson. She was a school teacher for over 36 years at Public Schools in Springport and Eaton Rapids and spent one year teaching Navajo children in Cuba, New Mexico. She was a member of Wesleyan Church of Eaton Rapids, Sunday School teacher, CYC director, Sunday School Superintendent and church pianist for many years. Her life was teaching and her students were her life. She is survived by sisters Ina Slough of East Jordan, Lena Brown of Roseville and Kay (Jim) Spence of Eaton Rapids, brothers Claude (Jean) Gilkerson of Bellaire, William (Donna) Gilkerson of Granville, OH, and Dean (Marlene) Gilkerson of Fostoria, 27 nieces & nephews, 54 great nieces and nephews and 5 great great nieces & nephews, and also several close friends including Doris Wonser with whom she shared a home & 3rd grade teacher-buddies Cindy Holm & Gina Rocca. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Klassen officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, East Jordan on Monday August 5th at 1 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Northwestern Elementary School nature project in Eaton Rapids.
Ruby C. Whitlock
78, of Charlotte, died Sunday, August 4, 2002. Mrs. Whitlock was born in Cock County, Oklahoma, Peggy Sue (Dave) Gardner and Carla Rae (Mike) Fell of Charlotte; grandsons, Thomas Lee Winters of Charlotte, Matthew Russell Ashley of Michigan, with Pastor C. Greene officiating with intermenty following in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Delores Yvonne Stanton
62, of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Betty (Beals) Gitchell. She loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar and organ. She raised two of her grandchildren, Andrea and Mia Williams. She is survived by her fifteen year companion, James Haley of Charlotte, sons; Daniel Griffin and David (Jane) Griffin all of Portsmouth, Virginia, daughters; Deanna (Phillip) Hebenstreit of Olivet, Michigan, Dawn (Jerome) Howlett of Charlotte, Ariane (Daniel) St Johns of Grand Rapids, Michigan with Rev. William Sullivan officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.
Deborah Elaine Chingman
48, of Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of Berton and Pauline (Palmer) Eaton. She is survived by her mother Pauline of Charlotte, Michigan, sons Andrew (Tammy) Chingman Jr., Bryan Chingman all of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan.
Roy Edwin Davis
72, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of George H. and Minnie (Modlin) Davis. Roy was a lifetime member of UAW Local 602 and worked as an Inspector for General Motors for 31 years before retiring in 1978. He served with the US Army during WWII and Korean Conflict. He was married to Reiko (Okano) on December 2, 1954 in Tokyo, Japan and she survives, also surviving are sons; Michael (Joyce) Davis, Mitchell (Carol) Davis all of Charlotte, daughter Michella (Mike) Wheat of Houston, Michigan, and Venice, New Jersey. Born in Jackson, Michigan for most of her life, wintering in Venice, New Jersey last year. Frances was in the real estate, insurance and home building business with her husband for many years building, many houses throughout Eaton County. She was also an avid New Jersey; son Lloyd James Eaton III of Charlotte, daughter Holly Eaton of Attleboro, Massachusetts; daughter Carol Patrick of Charlotte, 5 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, and lifelong friend Clara Fast. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Patricia Stirling officiating. Visitation will be held at Pray Funeral Home from 7 - 9 pm Thursday, September 5, and 9 - 10 am Friday, September 6, 2002 followed immediately by funeral services. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 715, Nashville, MI 49073.
Evelyn June Lovell
83 of Houghton Lake, Florida. Mrs. Lovell was born March 5, 1919 in Houghton, Vermontville on June 17, 1942. She is survived by daughters Judy (Larry) Swartz of Port St. Lucie, Michigan, brother-in-law Gordon Lovell of Lake, Michigan. She was preceded in death by husband Ellis in November 1991. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Bryan Thompson officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be Thursday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Michigan, passed away September 9, 2002. Mrs. Dankenbring was born December 31, 1913 in Benton Township, Michigan. He preceded in death in 1985, also her brother Max Parr passed away in 1977. Surviving are son David (Joyce) Dankenbring and grandson Kent, brother Robert Parr, sister-in-law Luella Kemp and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Gladys Lavonne Williams
79, of Lansing, Tennessee, the daughter of William A. and Novi (Heathcock) Ring. She enjoyed playing Bingo. She is survived by son Ed (Elaine) Williams of Big Rock, California, 2 great grandchildren and great niece Julie (C. J.) Van Syckle of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by sister Ophie Perry, brothers Ernest Ring and William Ring and grandson Tim Williams in 1985. Visitation will be 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan.
