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Maxine L. (Messimer) Hawkins
Charlotte, MI, passed away August 12, 2003 at the age of 82. Maxine was born August 25, 1920 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Howard & Bernice (Miller) Messimer. She spent all her life in the Charlotte and Hastings areas, retiring from Owens-Michigan Hospice House St. Lawrence Campus 1210 W. Saginaw St. Lansing, MI 48915 or any United States Veteran's Organization.
Richard James
71 of Charlotte, died Wednesday, August 13, 2003 in Lansing. Mr. James was born April 18, 1932 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was in the Navy and was a tax accountant. He is survived by his significant other, Sue Brown of Lansing, daughters, Karen Aguilar, Cara James and Joni James, and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2003 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte with Rev. Leonard Brinkmoeller officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Lawrence A. Gee
78 of Charlotte, died Friday, August 15, 2003 at his home. Mr. Gee was born September 8, 1924 in Muskegon, Tennessee, sons Barry (Rose) Gee of Virginia Beach, Neal (Diane) Gee of the Upper Peninsula, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, brother Hale (Betty) Gee of Spring Lake and sister Joyce Shue of Fairgrove. He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 18 at Deepdale Memorial Gardens in Lansing, with Rev. Rae Franke officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson Foundation.
Beatrice Laura Michael
85, of Dimondale, Ohio the daughter of Chester and Sadie (Hardwick) Eitinear. Mrs. Michael was the manager of the Waters Shoe Store in Charlotte for 25 years. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting and was a wonderful cook, famous for her peanut butter fudge and potato salad. She is survived by her husband Julius Jay Michael, sons Gary Michael of Olivet, MI, Douglas (Helen) Michael of Olivet, MI, Gerald (Dianne) Michael of Ocqueoc, MI, James (Jean) Michael of Evart, MI, daughter Marilyn (Niles) Beardslee of Indiana. Private family services have been held. If desired memorial contributions maybe made to the American Heart Association.
Maynard 'Mickey' Ells
73, of Lake Odessa, died August 19, 2003, as a result of an automobile accident. Mr. Ells was born September 19, 1929, in Charlotte, Michigan, died Thursday, August 21, 2003. Mr. Woodbury was born December 16, 1935, in West Branch, Vermontville, sister Phyllis (Edgar) Smith of Charlotte and a step-grandchild Abbigail. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Wayne Woodbury. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Norman John Campbell
went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Norm retired from Oldsmobile as a Quality Engineer Manager in 1988 after a very successful 32-year career. Norm also served his country proudly in the National Guard for 14 years and retired as Battery Commander of the Charlotte Unit. Norm, and his beloved wife Wilma of 47 years, were blessed with 15 healthy years of retirement together. They attended many memorable functions with family and friends during that time. They recently moved from their Michigan. Norm had a great passion for golf and played many championship courses around the country over the years. He shared his love of the game with many of his family members and friends, as he was great teacher of the sport. He also enjoyed fishing, which he learned from his father. He and four brothers enjoyed growing up on Pine Lake in his boyhood hometown of Olivet, Kentucky, the son of Aubrey Clay and Miriam (Tappan) Asher. Rick was a Conservation Officer for the Department of Natural Resources for 29 years, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved outdoors, camping and reading. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carol (Grahl), daughters Becky (Shawn Hope) Asher-Hope of Chicago, IL, Melissa Asher of Medford, OR, Amanda Asher of Potterville, mother Miriam Asher of Hope, MI, brothers Phillip (Toni) Asher of Houston, Florida, died Sunday August 31, 2003 at the age of 77. Colleen was born March 25, 1926 in Clifton California and moved to Charlotte. Mrs. Davis was a member of the American Legion Post #42 for 56 years, American Legion Auxiliary 57 years, V.F.W. Auxiliary for 46 years, a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aries #3552, and a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge of Venice Michigan, died Wednesday, September 03, 2003. Mr. Rodriguez was born April 19, 1925, in New Braunfels, Michigan Department of Transportation. He served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the Charlotte American Legion #42, V. F. W. #2406, Eagles Aerie #3552 and Knights of Columbus. After a whirlwind romance Rod swept Bertha Bosquez off her feet and two weeks later they were married on May 20, 1954. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Bertha, sons; Joe Rodriguez, Ricardo (Darlene) Rodriguez, daughters; Linda Fox, Delia McGregor, Alicia (Douglas) Wilcox, Rosario (Ken) Debler, seven grandchildren; Gabriel Fox, Veronica Rodriguez, Stephanie Fox, Martin Rodriguez, Brianna Rodriguez, William Rodriguez, and Kegan McGregor, sister Jobita Tamez, brother Antonio Rodriguez, sister Juanita Wells, and brother Anselmo Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Stephen Fox in 1987 and daughter-in-law Patricia Rodriguez in 1995. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2003 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlotte with Rev. Father Frederick L. Thelen celebrant. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Family will receive visitors Friday and Sunday 3 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Mid Michigan, died Thursday, September 4, 2003. Mr. Garvey was born July 19, 1915, in Charlotte, Arizona, died at his residence on September 4, 2003. William, a long time resident of Royal Oak and Rochester Hills, Michigan State College (University) in 1946 with a Journalism degree, William spent his entire 34-year career in the field of industrial public relations and publicity. Eighteen of those years were spent with General Motors Public Relations. Bill and his wife were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak for over 40 years. Other past memberships included Sigma Delta Chi, Public Relations Society of Detroit, Detroit Press Club and the 10th Armored Veterans Association. He was born July 21, 1922, the son of the late Milton Pray Adams and Marian Adams of Lansing, Oregon, a daughter, Mary Lynn (Brent) Wilcox of Brown City, Arizona and Matthew Gore (Pamela) Adams of Bowling Green, Michigan. If desired memorials maybe made to the Michigan 48076-9775.
Galen G. Tibbett
72, of Charlotte, Indiana, the son of Clayton and Dorothy (Yancey) Tibbett. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Charlotte Masonic Lodge #120, O.E.S. Chapter #218, Eaton County Shrine Club, and Rotary Club of Charlotte. Mr. Tibbett served on the Charlotte Industrial Development Board for many years and was always willing to help others. He was Co-owner of Gale Briggs, Inc. retiring in 1990. He enjoyed golfing and outings to Mt. Pleasant and Las Vegas. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Alice (Briggs); daughter Margo (John) Whalen of Houghton Lake; and brother Clyde (Barbara) Tibbett of Bloomfield, IN. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at First Congregational Church of Charlotte with Pastor Tom Jones officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Monday, 6 - 8 p.m.; and Tuesday, 2 - 4, and 6 - 8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church Endowment Board and Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
