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Donald Wetzel
62, was killed in an accident on his farm Thursday, July 10. Having farmed in Vermontville for the past 35 years, Don was well known and will be greatly missed in the community. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gloria; children, Kim (Joel) Dixon, Pam (Mark) Root, Kevin (Lisa) Wetzel, Jeff (Chelsey) Wetzel and Chad Wetzel; grandchildren, Daniel & Jarrod Brooks, Joshua, Dakota and Elizabeth Wetzel and MacKenzie Wetzel; and mother, Donnalee. Preceding him in death are his son, Nathan, father, Dale and daughter, Cindy. Don was a member of the Charlotte congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Professing his faith since a young boy and instilling in his children a deep reverence for Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ and in turn their children, this will be his true legacy. Don was known as a hard working man, generous to all. His concern for his neighbor was rare in today's fast-paced world. His greatest concern was for his family whom he deeply cherished. Many not literally his children and grandchildren found his care extended to them as if they were his own.
Upon retirement from dairy farming, Don just couldn't completely leave the cows behind. Cow racing then became his passion, putting Vermontville on the map as the home of the world's fastest cow. Services will be held at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte on Monday, July 14th at 1 pm. with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville following. Visitation is Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wetzel family in care of Kevin Wetzel.
Jeannette June Kikendall
73, died July 13, 2003. Mrs. Kikendall was born June 20, 1930 in Chester Township, Eaton County, Charlotte, MI., the daughter of Earl Harold and Lydia Myrtle (Betts) Wells. She has been living for the past three years in Columbia, TN with her daughter and son-in-law. She retired from Hayes Green Beach Hospital as an LPN several years ago. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Bud Kikendall, daughter Cheryl Kay Kikendall, son Michael John Kikendall. She is survived by a son Charles Earl (Claudia) Kikendall, daughter Cindy Lou (Kevin) Carpenter, five granddaughters Missy (Courtney) Suntken, Kattie Kikendall and Garrick Williams, Katrina (Michael) Kutzleb, Jamie (Tom) King, and Elizabeth, one grandson Andrew Carpenter, three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16th, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte MI, with Rev. Courtney Suntken officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Mrs. Thelma (Pierce) (Cousins) Maybee
age 90, of Hastings, Michigan. Mrs. Maybee was born October 4, 1912 in Hastings, Indiana; ten grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands Laverne L. Cousins and Walt Maybee and son Leroy Cousins and twelve brothers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the West Carmel Congregational Church.
Merrill L. "Bill" Woodbury
73 of Charlotte, died Sunday, July 20, 2003 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Howard M. and Lena B. (Slocum) Woodbury. Mr. Woodbury served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired welder, truck driver, farmer and worked as a cook after his retirement. He is survived by his wife Rose (Pope, Longley) Woodbury, sons Merrill L. Woodbury, Jr. of Charlotte, Danny Woodbury of North Carolina, Lucinda Woodbury of Sears, Michigan with Rev. Richard Garn officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery, Potterville. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Area Public Library. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Nancy Caroline Barstow Wynkoop
88, of Charlotte, died Monday, July 21, 2003. Mrs. Wynkoop was born December 17, 1914 in Alhambra, Florida. She is survived by children Katrina (Richard) Wynkoop-Simmons of Olympia, Florida, Susanna W. Killian of Ponte Vedra Beach, Michigan, died peacefully on July 23, 2003. A life long resident of Charlotte, she was born August 28, 1922 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 25 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Mrs. Alice Mae (Ploof) Cronk
age 88, of Charlotte, MI, died Sunday, July 27, 2003. Mrs. Cronk was born September 29, 1914, in Chester Township, MI, the daughter of the late John Ploof and the late Lena (McLaughlin) Ploof. She was a member of Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church and had also been a member of the Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552. She had worked at Wilcox-Gay, Michigan, the son of Herman and Carrie (Gingrich) Wibirt. He was a Chief Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force, retiring in 1973 after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife Jolene (Pray) Wibirt, daughters Sue (Michael) O'Brien, Jane (David) Klein, both of Grand Rapids, six grandchildren, Michael, James and Kathryn O'Brien, and Steven, Jordan and Reid Klein, sisters Virginia Parker of Reed City, and Clara E. Fisher of Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Cascade Christian Child Care Center in Grand Rapids.
Joan Charlotte Lett
70 of Potterville, died August 8, 2003 in Lansing. Mrs. Lett was born March 1, 1933 in East Lansing, the daughter of Shirl E. and Charlotte P. (Chase) Leathers. She graduated from Central Wisconsin, sisters Barb Gulick of Laingsburg, Mary Canfield of Bath, Kay Dugan of Bath, many nieces and nephews and her faithful dog, Bear. She was preceded in death by husband Ralph J. Lett in 1997. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at the Potterville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Rebecca Morrison officiating. Interment will be at Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Potterville United Methodist Church or the Capital Area Humane Society.
Richard W. Zentmyer
85 of Charlotte, died Saturday, August 9, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Zentmyer was born June 5, 1918 in Sylvan Center, Missouri, daughter of Blase and Mary Sporer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Loyd D, in 1987, her parents, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by three daughters Michele LeBrun (John), Melanie Clark (Steven), and Maraloy Thomas, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Her last employment was with the State of Michigan. Bernie was a member of St. Mary's Church since 1947, an active member of the choir, past president of the Rosary Altar Society, a Liturgist, member of the 'Happy Years Club' and a Reading Grandmother at St. Mary's school. She was also a volunteer at the Hayes Green Beach Gift Basket and Meals on Wheels. Her hobbies were crocheting, bingo, cross-word puzzles, music, and her beloved cat, Tawni. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2003 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley as celebrant. Rite of Commitment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14th at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Rosary services will be held on Thursday 6:30 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the Education Trust Fund in memory of Bernie.
