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Christina M. 'Birdie' Bird
89, of Potterville, Michigan, the daughter of William and Mary (Gregg) Jenkins. She was a member of the Potterville Church of the Nazarene, Williamston W.C.T.U. and a past member of the Holt Church of the Nazarene. She graduated from Williamston High School in 1930, and attended Wexford County Normal, and the practical nursing program at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. William Bird. Mrs. Bird is survived by her children, Deana (Julius) Moore of Potterville, Jeanne Parker of Williamston, Bethel (Michael) Rickle of Potterville, Richard W. (Edna) Wilson of Mabank, Michigan, died Thursday, January 2, 2003. Mrs. Boyer was born May 7, 1910, in Traverse City, Georgia, Mary (John) Hall of Charlotte, Martha J. Swift of Sunfield, Donna Belle (Paul) Thayer of Plainwell, son Jorum J. (Jeannette) Boyer of Sunfield, 26 grandchildren, and 40 great grandchildren. She married Lowell Arthur Boyer, September 22, 1928 who preceded her in death in 1979. She was also preceded in death by granddaughter Karen Thayer in 1989 and son Donald Boyer in 1941. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Brian Sheen officiating. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of Choice.
Richard 'Dick' Vaughn Priesman
74 of Charlotte, died January 4, 2003 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Fred and Lillian (Wagner) Priesman. He was a welder for Oldsmobile until his retirement in 1981; he was a former private pilot and enjoyed smelt dipping and spending time in the U.P. He is survived by his wife Wilma "Jean" (Griffin) Priesman, sons Richard "Rick" Priesman of Olivet, Daniel Priesman of Charlotte, William Priesman of Grand Marais, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, step-daughters Teresa Craft of Lansing, Debra (Phil) Fisher of N. Guilford, Connecticut, Trudy (Rod) Lea of Charlotte, step-son Randy Schultz of Charlotte, 8 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great grandchildren, sisters Pat (Sam) Spagnuolo of Charlotte, Betty Smith of Harrison and brother Ward "Ed" (Kate) Priesman of Bellevue. Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. The family will receive visitors before the service from 3 - 4 p.m Monday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Irvin William Covell
73, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Milo William and Anna May (Bennett) Covell. Irvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for G.M. for 30 years as a rack repairman retiring in 1982 and was currently a member of UAW 652 retirees. He was a member of the Eaton County Draft Horse and Pony Club. He married Joyce Parks on September 4, 1953 in Holt, Parker and special friend Ramon Burns, Jennifer Houseman, 3 great grandchildren; Courtney and Sean Gagne and Aryan Burns, brothers; Norman Covell of Charlotte, Harry and Earl Covell of Okemos, sisters Nellie (Russell) Bloom, of Lansing, and Norma (Howard) Bristol of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by brothers; James Covell, Donald Covell, and sisters; Betty Holmes, Gladys Westbrook, and Lila Epps. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Michael Knauff officiating. Interment will be in Center Eaton Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Robert Ward Moist
76, of Lansing, died Monday, January 6, 2003. Mr. Moist was born July 18, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan Special Police in Lansing; he held the 1st State of Michigan.
John Carl Smith Sr.
52, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of John D. and Julia (Muller) Smith. John was a construction worker. He is survived by sons; John Smith Jr. of White Cloud, Brian Smith of Nashville, daughters; Tammy Smith and Nannette Smith of Michigan, was born September 20, 1912, in Urbana, Ohio. Thelma retired from Oldsmobile in 1973. She had been a Lansing resident since 1919, and moved to Charlotte in 1975 and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Charlotte and a member of Bastogne Luzen VFW 8715 Auxiliary in Battle Creek. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Timothy Olson officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, and after the service on Wednesday at Peace Lutheran Church, 830 N. Cochran, Charlotte. Those desiring may make contributions to the West Fund at Peace Lutheran Church, which helps people in need. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Donald R. Branch
84, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Archie and Matilda (Gouine) Branch. He was a Cartographic Draftsman for the State of Florida and Robert Branch. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Darrell Hodge officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Tuesday, 1 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
Stuart Eugene Windon
65, of Bellevue, West Virginia, the son of John D. and Nellie G. (Windham) Windon. Stuart was a Security officer for Burns International. He is survived by daughters Penny Burt and Sharl (Steve) Aston of Bellevue, grandchildren, David (Cynthia) Pritchard, Alisha Pritchard and Tommy Potter, Faith and Joe Barrette, Megan Aston, Corrina (Caleb) Westfall, great grandchildren, Tyler and Brady Pritchard, Aaron Potter, Aysa Marie Milbourn, Caleb Richard Westfall, Cameron Joseph Barrette, sisters Margerite Harvey of Barberton, Ohio, brother Buddy Windon of Charlotte, Michigan, died Sunday, January 19, 2003. Mr. Baker was born June 21, 1913 in Chester Township, the son of David and Grace (Rogers) Baker. He married Margaret Powers October 21, 1933 and they were married for 68 years before her death March 24, 2002. During his early years he was always ready to help out his neighbors with his excellent mechanical skills. He was a machinist at Reo Motors during WWII and then went into partnership with his brother Vance to form Baker Brothers Construction. He retired from his own contracting company, Leo J. Baker & Son Builder, and enjoyed his grandchildren. He was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. He is survived by sons L. Daryl (Mary Jean) of Charlotte, Doyle (Jackie) of Traverse City, daughters Marcelyn (Sherman) Kelley, Darlene (Robert) Raymer, all of Charlotte, Rosemary Kathleen (David) DeWaters of Michigan, died Thursday, January 23, 2003. Hayden was born August 9, 2002 in Lansing. He is survived by his parents, sister Taiya Marie Wonnacott, grandparents Suzanne Wonnacott of Olivet, Thomas and Sibyl White of DeWitt, great grandparents Gerald and Joyce Wonnacott of Charlotte, Elmer and Betty White of Grand Rapids, Mildred Henderson of Milford, Michigan with David Lynch officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids, Michigan SIDS Alliance.
