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Dorothy Mildred Stark
92, of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph M. and Grace M. (Jex) Hoag. She enjoyed following her grandchildren and great grandchildren to their sports and band activities. She was a member of the Crossroads Church, Kitchen Band of Charlotte, Grandmother's Bowling League, Brookfield Extension and Superintendent of Senior Citizens Open Class Booth where she displayed her needle work and crafts as the oldest exhibitor at the Eaton County Fair. Dorothy was also a member of the former Center Eaton United Methodist Church. She is survived by son Norris R. 'Cy' (Shirley) Stark of Hastings, MI, daughter, Zoe Ann Baxter of Baraboo, WI, 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Norris A. Stark in 1977. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Mike Arnold officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday and 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Crossroads Church or the charity of their choice.
Winona 'Pat' Lumbert
69 of Charlotte, died Monday, October 20, 2003. Mrs. Lumbert was born February 17, 1934 in Athens, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Arthur Lumbert; brother Frank (Mary) Watson of Scotts, Michigan; nephew Claude (Sue) Hine of Vermontville, Vermontville, Michigan. She was preceded in death by sisters Ramona Hine, Barbara Watson, Beverly Watson and brothers John Watson and Jim Garvie. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Julia Fetchkowsky
88 of Charlotte, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Ms. Fetchkowsky was born October 18, 1915 in Kentucky and brothers Steve Matwyuk of Georgia Weller of South Carolina and Dennis and Sue Stinson of Charlotte, Michigan, died Friday, October 24, 2003. Mrs. Pierce was born December 23, 1910, in Tilbury East, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Campbell) Simpson. She was a resident of Jackson for 35 years until 1974. She was involved in various art groups and she and her husband owned Pierce Hardware in Jackson for many years. She was a teacher in the Jackson Public Schools from 1956 until her retirement in 1971. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Charles) Zwick of Charlotte, Michigan, died Saturday, October 25, 2003. Mrs. Betts was born February 16, 1924, in Lansing, Vermontville; daughter Vickie (Stewart) Sorenson of Charlotte; and daughter-in-law Chris Betts of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Betts in 2002; brother Loy and sister Crystal. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4:00 p.m. and 7 - 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, at Pray Funeral Home.
Michigan, died Sunday, October 26, 2003. Mrs. Satterlee was born March 24, 1924, in Lansing, Michigan, formerly of Del Ray Beach, Illinois the daughter of William H. and Laura (Surratte) Drummond. She is survived by nephews Bruce (Joyce) Fillmore of Charlotte, James Boyer of Royal Oak, nieces Carolyn Fillmore Wilson of South Lyons, Susan Fillmore of Columbia, Maryland, second cousins William George and John George both of Michigan with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Kathleen E. Davids
83, of Coolidge, Michigan the daughter of Wilfred and Pearl (Fletcher) Hembroff. She is survived by nephew Roy Fonville of Coolidge, Michigan. Mr. Beals was born November 17, 1932 in Charlotte, the son of Renold and Thelma (Wright) Beals, Sr. He was a janitor at Oldsmobile for 28 years until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of the Charlotte American Legion Post #42, Charlotte VFW Post 2406 and Eagles Aerie #1049 of Lansing. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maryellen (LaFountain) Beals; sons Jerry Lee and Jeffrey Joseph Beals both of Charlotte; daughter Julie (Charles) Jones of Charlotte; five grandchildren Becky (Greg) Hettich, Matthew Jones, Brian Jones, Jesse and Donny Beals; two great grandchildren Kilee Hettich and Kollen Jones; brothers Renold (Joyce) Beals, Jr. of Harrison, Stanley (Letha) of Charlotte, Roger (Yvonne) of Charlotte, Bruce (Elaine) of Ontario, Michigan, died Sunday, November 9, 2003. Mr. Thies was born September 19, 1921, in Brooklyn, New Jersey and was Parts Manager for the Holland Hitch Company. He enjoyed woodworking, reading western novels and loved horses. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Lillian (Johnson), daughter Cheryl (Bryan) Steele of Unadilla, New York, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, step-daughters Jean Martin and Sharon (Carl) Mensing of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, step-sons Jon B. Feller of Clinton, Michigan, the daughter of Silas and Ottilie (Fechtenau) Gates. She was a member of Forest Hills Bible Chapel in Grand Rapids and served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for many years with Children's Bible Clubs and at Jack and Jill Camp. She is survived by her sister, Rena Gates of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mrs. Aseltine was born January 28, 1933, in Barryton, Michigan. Mrs. Aseltine was a member of VFW Post #2406 Auxiliary, Past President of the American Legion Post #42 Auxiliary. She also worked on the local election commission. She was a big bingo fan and loved the outdoors and going to their cabin in Fairview, Nevada, Robert (Patsy) Ruthruff of Olivet, Carl (Ann) Ruthruff of Florida, and Ken (Diane) of Michigan. Mr. Turner was born July 22, 1945 in Battle Creek, Vermontville, Michigan, the daughter of Andrew Harrison and Mable (Rupinski) Barker. Nina was a homemaker and a farmer who always had a handshake, a smile and a kiss. She is survived by son Thomas (Barbara) Zakshesky of Charlotte, daughters Angie Price of Grand Ledge, Mary Jane Hummel of Charlotte, Virginia (Joe) Harvey of Vermontville, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and brother John Harrison of Alpena. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Henry Zakshesky in 1988, son Joseph in 1978, infant Francis Lucy in 1936. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Jensen officiating. Interment will be in Sunfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday. Casket Bearers will be LeRoy, DeWitt and Nicholas Hummel, Phil Ross, Shawn Cox, Rick Moore and Honorary Casket Bearer Joshua Price.
