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Leon Lanstra
74, of Charlotte, Michigan. He served with the U. S. Coast Guard for 4 years. He worked 25 years for the U. S. Post Office until he retired in 1972 and then he worked 20 years for First Federal of California, 5 grandchildren, and twin sister Leonne Borders of Madison Heights. He was preceded in death by sister Audre' Golenski and brother Larry. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Robin Crouch officiating. Interment will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Vermontville, Michigan. Mrs. Bush was born May 24, 1925, in Big Rapids, Washington, Shane and Cindy Wright of Hastings, Michigan, Amber Wright and Teketah Wright of Vermontville and Eric Wright of Onondaga, Great Great Grandchidlren, Dylan, Logan and Nathaniel, two sisters: Harriet Cook of Tempe, AZ, and Lola Boyer of Grand Ledge, Brother, Arthur Russell of Vermontville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard, and brothers, Harold and Norman. There will be no services or visitation. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in memorial of Mrs. Bush.
Edith Ruth 'Edie' Murray
was born in a sheepherders wagon in Mutton Hollow Montana August 9, 1933, in Turner, Montana. Edith's father was William Campbell and mother Ruth (Mord) and step-father Merrill C. Hood. Mrs. Murray enjoyed music of many kinds, in her earlier years she had learned to play the accordion and joined in with the music with other family members during their gatherings. Edith liked dancing, crafts and had written a novel based on life growing up in Montana in the 1930's, which had not been published yet. Edith had most recently attained her Real Estate License and worked as a local real estate agent. She is survived by her husband Thomas Wilson Murray, daughter Bunny (Kenneth) Sweet of Washington state, 3 grandchildren Todd Sweet of Idaho, Tommi Leigh Butner and Brad Butner of California and sister Connie Pursley of Montana. Visitation will be 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Services.
John Durkovic
84, of Grand Ledge, Michigan with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Ingham Hospice or Potterville Lodge #367 F&AM.
Margaret Francis
83, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Charles and Mary Katherine (Thompson) Sweet. He was the owner and driver for Sweet's Trucking. Everyone who knew Charlie loved him for his great sense of humor and friendly personality. He shared his kind and caring side to many throughout his years and was always there to help friends and anyone who was in need. He started his trucking career in Michigan working for Spartan Asphalt for over 30 years. He had a passion for old cars and collecting, and a talent for painting and drawing. Charlie seldom missed a NASCAR race and even did his own racing in his younger days. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and good buddies. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 3552 of Charlotte, the Loyal Order of Moose of Charlotte, Blues Brothers Car Club of Charlotte, Cal-Rods of San Gabrielle, Michigan Street Rod Association of DeWitt. He is survived by his wife Donna (Wester) Sweet, children Terri (Manuel) Catano of Bay City, Tina (Brandon) Bunker, Thomas Sweet, Connie Sweet, all of Potterville, son-in-law Richard Kesson of Lansing, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers William (Marilyn) Sweet of Eaton Rapids, Doug Sweet of Perry, sister Nan Palmer of Michigan, died Thursday, June 10, 2004. Mr. Miller was born July 15, 1915, in Avoca, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne 'Smoke' Miller in 2002 and son Gordon Gerald 'Buzzy' Crabtree in 1982. Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2004 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, New Jersey, the son of Alan and Tillie (Stevens) Goodwin. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a member of the Chester Gospel Church, where he had served as Trustee, VFW Post 2406 and the American Legion #42. He retired from Owens NC, granddaughters Tamah (Micah) Winzeler of Eaton Rapids, Nicole McConnell of Brooklyn NY, and grandsons David (Ann) Foreman of Laingsburg, MI and Steven Feingold of Raleigh, NC, and three great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Marisa Foreman and Elora Winzeler. He is also survived by a sister Minnie (Bob) Buyse of Sacramento, CA and two sisters in law, Bonnie and Marcelyn Campbell of Lake Crystal, MN.. Services will be held at 10 AM at the Calvary Baptist Church, Charlotte, MI on Saturday, June 19, 2004. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice and/or Baptist Haiti Mission, Rockford MI.
Barbara Davis McLaughlin
92, passed away peacefully in her cherished home in Charlotte, Friday, June 18, 2004, only two blocks from where she was born. She was born February 25, 1912, the daughter of Doremus S. and Hazle (McWilliams) Davis. After graduating from the University of Michigan, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. Mrs. Lundy was born April 19, 1932, in Eaton Rapids, Indiana formerly of Potterville, died unexpectedly Friday, June 25, 2004 in Michigan, the son of Raymond Howard and Dora (Raines) Metzmaker. David was employed by Whittaker Woods Community Resort. He loved dirt track racing at Mid-Alabama, and Kelly (Jennifer) Metzmaker of Lansing, Howard Metzmaker (Ebani Bassage) of Bath, nine grandchildren, his father and his wife, Howard and Diane Metzmaker of Potterville, mother and her friend, Dora Metzmaker and Darwin Lamoreaux of Potterville, two brothers, Rick of Jasper, Rodney of Potterville and his sister, Kristy of Florida, son William B. (Amy) Butler of Charlotte, daughter Nancy J. (Colin) Davis of Charlotte, son Melvin Butler (Sandy Shaw) of DeWitt, daughter Shirley (George) Barker of Dresden, TN, 17 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son James Butler in 1964. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Randy Royston officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital or the Eaton Community Hospice.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Theresa Dean
82, of Olivet, formerly of Charlotte, died Thursday, July 1, 2004. Mrs. Dean was born July 23, 1921 in Philadelphia, Vermontville, grandsons Shawn M. and Brian L. Dean, great granddaughter Josie, and great grandson Dawson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, May 6, 1999, daughter, Roseann in 1958 and sister, Joan Smith in 1996. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Art Salisbury officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
