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Lyle Buxton
92 of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 4, 2004. Mr. Buxton was born May 22, 1912 in Haslett, New York, Step Children, Sarah Lynn Purdy of Spring Arbor, Robert Daniel Robison of Allendale, and Crystal Wierenga of Spring Arbor, and step grandchildren Catharine, Ashley and Mickayla. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 8, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Chester Gospel Church for various charitable organizations.
Donald Roy VanAlstine
age 86, of Charlotte, Mich., died Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte, Mich. Mr. VanAlstine was born December 1. 1917 in Grand Ledge, MI., the son of Carl E. and Bernice (Thompson) VanAlstine. He employed by Motor Wheel as a Millwright until his retirement. He was a member of Moose Lodge, Eagles and Loners on Wheels. He is survived by his Four Daughters, Jeanette Bruce, Elizabeth Gullett, Olive Kennedy, Mary (Rocky) Marsh, Seven Sons, Keith (Julie) VanAlstine, Leonard (Vicky) VanAlstine, Ernest (Vicky) VanAlstine, Stewart (Karen) VanAlstine, John (Jodi) VanAlstine, Phillip VanAlstine, brothers Albert VanAlstine, Bill VanAlstine, Ken VanAlstine, sister Wanda (Louis) Marcellus, 26 grandchildren, and 39 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Van Alstine in 1977 and son Jerrold VanAlstine in 1958. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Fred Geobert officiating. Interment will be at Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville, MI. Visitation will be 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.
Andrew Dean Hansen
77, of Vermontville, Michigan, the son of George and Carrie (Coleman) Hansen. Andrew served in the U. S. Navy. He retired in 1981 from the Lansing School District as a carpenter and locksmith. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville, Nashville Lodge #255 F & A.M., and American Legion Post #222 PM Life Member. He was also a member of an Antique Study Group of Charlotte and a Vermontville Historical study group. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Lameta (Bennett) Hansen, daughter Melissa (Elliot) Holden of Baldwin, MI, son Kim (Denise) Hansen of Nashville, MI, daughter Jeanne Hansen of Nashville, MI, son Michael (Linda) Hansen of Grayling, MI, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sisters Betty Trappen of Grand Rapids, Caroline Johnson of Middleville, and Corrine Chambers of Tallahassee, FL. He was preceded in death by brothers Jerome Hansen, Frederick Hansen, Harold Hansen and Stanley Hansen, and sisters Blanche Hummell and Florence Word. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2004 at First Congregational Church of Vermontville, MI, with Pastor Mark Jarvie and Rev. Sally Nolen officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund.
Edwin William VanSickle
94, of Charlotte, Michigan the son of Edwin and Maude (Bell) VanSickle. Ed was involved in various enterprises over the years including a grocery in Potterville, and theatres in Ovid and Manchester. Ed was known to most people as a real estate agent with a generous heart. The city of Charlotte was the benefactor of Mr. VanSickle's generosity. Among his many gifts to the community were the Charlotte Fire Department Thermal Imager Unit, Blacktop for Maple Hill Cemetery, and the Senior Center Building has been a great addition to the city, thanks to Ed's vision and assistance. He also enjoyed woodcarving and painting. He is survived by brother Walter (Gloria) VanSickle of Kalamazoo, companion Bettie Morrissey of Charlotte, nieces Peggy VanSickle of White Bear Lake, MN, Vicki (William) Bilyk of Kalamazoo, Margaret (David) Wade of Detroit, Nancy (Rich) Pawlicki of Preston VanSickle, sister Ethel. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Fr. David Hustwick officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Sunday 3-6 PM and Monday 6-8 PM at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Area Senior Center in Charlotte. Luncheon will be served the Eaton Area Senior Center following the Interment service.
Alta M. Poskey
81, of Potterville, Michigan, the daughter of Ira M. Faulkner and Ruby (Love) Faulkner. She served her country as a nurse in the U. S. Navy and continued her nursing career at Hayes-Green-Beach and Fisher Body in Lansing until her retirement in 1979. She enjoyed the farm and her gardening. She is survived by brothers Hugh (Adalyn) Faulkner of Livonia, Lynn Faulkner of Lansing, and Carrol (Dorothy) Faulkner of Battle Creek; sister Ivadean Dickinson of Charlotte; sister-in-law Minnie Grihorash of Dearborn Heights; nephews Robert Schang of Williamson and Doug Dickinson of Charlotte, and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Poskey and sister Ilah Faulkner. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. She was currently attending Lansing Community College and had been a sales clerk for Burlington Coat Factory. She collected purses, enjoyed reading, loved spending time with her family and recently enjoyed a family trip to Las Vegas. She was always trying to help others. She is survived by her parents, Candy (John) Vertalka and Richard (Olivia) Lowe, brothers Alex (Staci) Lowe, Matt Lowe, Joe Vertalka, sister Calli Lowe, grandparents A.G. and Linda Twitchell and Virginia Lowe, aunts Carrie (Kent) McConnell, Connie (Scott) Dueweke and Terry Lowe, uncles Chris (Sharon) Twitchell and David (Joan) Lowe, and many cousins and friends. The family would like to acknowledge the special friendship that Betsy enjoyed with her friend and cousin, Brandy Lowe. She was preceded in death by her grandfather William Lowe. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 14 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Tom Peters and Rev. Becky Morrison officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Potterville Public Schools or the Capital Area Humane Society.
Brandy Autumn Lowe
21 of Potterville, Michigan. In her younger years she loved her dance classes and Brownies. She attended Potterville High School where she enjoyed her involvement in sports; volleyball, softball, basketball, cheerleading and PAL's. She had been a summer employee at 21st Century Plastics in Potterville. Brandy was currently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College and had hoped to work in pediatric nursing. She was a member of the Potterville United Methodist Church. Brandy is survived by her father David W. (Joan) Lowe, mother Terry Lowe, brother Lance William Lowe, grandparents Virginia Lowe and Gloria Hickox, uncle Richard (Olivia) Lowe, aunt Candy (John) Vertalka, and many cousins. She was preceded in death by grandfathers, William C. Lowe and Robert L. Hickox, Uncles Kevin R. Hickox and Charles A. Lowe, aunt Mary Margaret Lowe and cousin Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lowe. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Rebecca Morrison and Rev. Tom Peters officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital.
Alfred E. Drewyor
73, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Esther (Roberts) Drewyor. Alfred was a Brick Tenderer then an Iron Worker for Local #340. He loved making walking canes, fishing and especially ice fishing. He enjoyed camping with his wife and hunting mushrooms. He liked working in his yard and loved to tinker. He was an avid Nascar fan of Ryan Newman #12. He is survived by his wife Donna Drewyor, son Richard (Debbie) Drewyor of Suffolk, VA, daughters; Linda Card of Richmond, VA, Peggy (Steven) Palser of Nebraska, Patricia (Lawrence) Conarton of Holt, son Stephen (Cheryl) Drewyor of Lansing, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, sister Josephine Champaign of Nashville, brothers Robert Drewyor of Eaton Rapids, and George (Marian) Drewyor of Martin. He was preceded in death by sisters Esma June Smith, Mary Shafer, and brother Elmer Drewyor. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Charlotte Assembly of God with Rev, Mark Woodbury officiating. Interment will be at West Carmel Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice and American Cancer Society.
Phillip Wayne Pickett
55, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of L. L. and Georgia of Whittemore, sisters Juanita (Barry) Tippett of Livonia, Marion Bigelow of Hillman, Althea (Ron) Heldt of Barron, Wisconsin, brothers Larry (Janette) Pickett and Stephen (Bonnie) Pickett of Whittemore, 5 sisters-in-law, 6 brothers in law many nieces and nephews, and many friends. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Ainger Bible Church, Olivet, with Pastor. Scott Brood officiating. Interment will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Valley Cemetery in Twining. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Friday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan for 23 years, most recently employed at Alro Steel in Potterville. Stan was happiest spending time with his family and also enjoyed photography and outdoor activities. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Elzbieta Alabuszew-Kutek; father Aleksander, sister-Elzbieta Orczyk, son Rafal and grandson Michal Kutek, all of Sosnowiec, Poland, son Michal Kutek of Potterville, and step-daughter Anna M. Drozd of Potterville. The Family will receive visitors 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2004 at St. Casimir Church 815 Sparrow Ave., Lansing, Stone officiating. Interment will be at Lee Center Cemetery in Lee Township, MI. Visitation will be 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, and 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Lee Center United Methodist Church or Eaton Community Hospice.
Janice J. Neal
64, of Charlotte, Michigan died November 13, 2004. Mrs. Neal was born April 10, 1940, the daughter of Alice and Valmore (Fhaner) Becktel of Charlotte. She is survived by her mother Alice Becktel, son Kevin Neal and sister Judy Peters, niece Diana (Pat) Ruthruff all of Charlotte, nephew Jeff (Debra) Peters of Albion and good friends Melba (Gay) French of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her father Valmore Becktel. Mrs. Neal worked in anodizing at Hoover Universal until they closed, then enjoyed taking care of the children in her daycare for 16 years. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Reverend Philip Hobson officiating. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, American Cancer Society and Eaton Community Hospice.
