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Audrey L. Shafer
79 of Charlotte, died Monday, February 7, 2005 at the Eaton Community Hospice House. Mrs. Shafer was born March 26, 1925 in French Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of Roy and Ruby Pearl (Murphy) Butcher. She was married in 1942 to Carl L. Shafer who preceded her in death in 1997. She loved golfing, and enjoyed dancing and was an avid reader. She is survived by children Pamela K. (Bob) Buffenbarger of Charlotte, Sandra L. (Norm) Ballas of New Mexico, Gerald L. Shafer of Colorado, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sister Maggie Whitt of Florida. She was preceded in death by her sister Francis Cole, brothers Kenneth & Robert Cook and Marion Butcher. Family and friends are invited to a Family Affirmation Service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2005 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House.
Vivian Vierk
83, of Charlotte, Michigan the daughter of Forrest and Luvada (Karcher) Buehler. Vivian worked at the Cadillac Hospital, Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte then at the Montgomery Wards in Hastings and Charlotte before retiring in 1984. She enjoyed gardening, mushrooming, fishing, baking and cooking for family and any get together with family. She was active all her life. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Martin Vierk of Charlotte, son, David M. Vierk of Charlotte, daughter Joan (Joel) Brenke of Nashville, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, brothers Milton and Keith (Nyla) Buehler, sisters Velma (Robert) Humphrey and Betty Usborne all of Freeport and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2005 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Karen Wheat officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township, Michigan of a long illness. She was the daughter of the late William Squire Allen and Nancy Stamper Allen, the widow of the late John Brown Noble. She is survived by two daughters, Carol and Ray Hampton of Charlotte, Ohio, one son Kenneth Ray Noble of Jackson, one sister Lizzie B. Watts of Jackson, two grandchildren, Ronnie Wayne Baker and Tabitha Noel Baker of Hamilton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Lee Noble, one daughter, Connie Sue Noble, seven brothers, Franch, Willie, Claude, Sid, Grover, Arthur, Fulton Allen, two sisters, Ella Gibbs and Clara Allen and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the Noble Family Cemetery at Quicksand with Rev. Kenneth Noble officiating.
Donna Palucki
76, of Potterville, Michigan, the daughter of William and Wilma (Deuel) Sayles. She was a waitress and restaurant owner in Shiawassee County for many years and also worked at ASC in Lansing until she retired in 1991. She loved to dance and party with her kids, loved her grandkids, playing darts and all kinds of music. She is survived by her daughters, Celinda 'Cindy' (Tom) Potter of Grand Ledge, Sherry Spears of Charlotte, Tina Marie Palucki of Potterville, sons, Terry (Vanessa) Eaton of Perry, Danny (Cindy) Eaton of Gaines, Frank Spears of Potterville, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brother Kendall (Pat) Sayles of Vermontville and half-sister Maude Sheffer and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2005, at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment will be in Needmore Cemetery in Charlotte, Michigan, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005. Mr. Barnett was born June 3, 1921, in Illmo, Michigan. Visitation will be 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday and 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Friday at Pray Funeral Home.
Gerald E. Gladstone
57, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Lyle and Clara (Hulett) Gladstone. Gerald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors in October of 1998 after 30 years as a Fork Lift Operator. He was a member of the American Legion Post #42 in Charlotte and F.O.E. Eagles Aerie #3552 of Charlotte. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling, cribbage, euchre and woodworking. He is survived by his wife of 21 years Carol (Perron), daughter Jennifer (David) Crippen of Eagle, son Wayne (Rena) Bond of Olivet, daughters; Regina Compo and friend Marie Grzych of Whiting, Vermontville, grandchildren Curtis Duane Tuckey of Chicago, Christopher David Tuckey and David Alan Tuckey both of Lansing, Jamie Alen Tuckey II of Hawaii, Jim (Sherry) Haviland of Mt. Morris, great-granddaughters Britiany Tuckey of DeWitt and Heather Haviland of Haslett, sisters Carla (Edward) Dunning, Marcia (Leroy) Miller, and Sharon (Raymond) Ruthruff all of Charlotte, nieces; Collette (John) Frank, Nanette (Jerry) Podany, Diana Bosworth and nephews; Terry Miller, Robin Miller and Brandon (Amy) Ruthruff, 18 grand nephews and grand nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Duane Tuckey, January 29, 2005, sister, Nancy Jane Rose in 1991, brother-in-law Harold Rose in 1990 and nephew Paul Jean Dunning in 2001. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 11:00 am at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Reverend Phil Hobson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, February 21 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township, Michigan, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005. Mr. Hokonson was born January 15, 1947, the son of Burl Henry Hokonson and Verlee Marie (Davidson). He served in the US Army from 1966 to 1968 stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from MSU with honors. He was an accountant for the State of Michigan. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Sallie Schmidt
75, of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Lindall and Jack Hale. Sallie was a graduate of Charlotte High School in 1947. In 1949 she married Gordon Sparks, and they have four children. In 1978 Sallie married Harry N. Schmidt. Sallie was a Supervisor in the Banking Control division of the State of Schmidt, her children, Steven (Maureen) Sparks of Nebraska, Shannon (Kevin) Cooksley of Nebraska, Gregory (Cindy) Sparks of Charlotte, Texas and Harry E. Schmidt, Charlotte, Michigan, died February 27, 2005. Roger was born June 3, 1944, in Hastings, Vermontville, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Malcuit was born December 1, 1925 in Eaton County, the son of Charles and Bertha (Ward) Malcuit. He had been a local farmer, loved making maple syrup, was a former Chester Township Supervisor and loved nature, hunting, fishing, poker, and gardening, and was an avid Spartan fan. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Vermontville VFW, a charter member of the Maple Syrup Association and a Parade Marshall for the Maple Syrup Festival in 2001. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary (King) Malcuit, sons Mark (Tracey) Malcuit of Mulliken and Joel Malcuit of Vermontville, grandchildren Marcie (Logan) Southfield, Travis, Lucas and Dylan Malcuit, sister Justine (Raymond) Snyder of Charlotte and brother Bruce (Mikalya) Malcuit. Preceded in death by brother Ward Malcuit. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Tim Olsen officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. both Wednesday and Thursday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Mary Swift
84, of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Burley and Hazel (Olds) Swift. She was formerly employed at Eaton Manor Nursing Home as a laundry attendant before her retirement. She is survived by two sisters Leora Phelps of Lansing and Verl Swift of Charlotte, and brother Victor Swift of Marshall.
