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Kathleen Ella Couke
of Charlotte, MI was born June 7, 1916 in Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan University in 1938, and did graduate work from the University of Michigan License to organize and be a supervisor of a Day Care Center in her church where she also taught Sunday School for years. She had a talent for writing skits and plays to present to the public. During her lifetime Kathleen was a member of the First Congregational Church, Mary Martha Circle, Women's Club, Care, Salvation Army Board, Upsilon Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was a Golden Key Member of the Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital and its Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of teacher groups, MARSP and treasurer of ECARSP for Eaton County. She was a community volunteer in other areas. She is survived by daughter Amy Couke and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Bert and Laura (Allen) Taylor. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints and a Red Cross Volunteer for over 25 years. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for grandchildren and earned her G.E.D. at 75 years of age. She is survived by son Larry (Charlotte) Towe of Charlotte, daughter-in-law Pat Towe, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grand children, 2 great great grand children, brother Lehman Taylor of Arizona, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Clare in 1978, sons Gary Towe in 1996, Blake Towe in 2000, Merle Towe and former daughter-in-law Joyce Towe in 1980. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI with Richard Garn officiating. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken, MI. Visitation will be Saturday 7 - 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home.
Christopher Eugene Mullen
18, of Charlotte, Michigan. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 2001 and was a member of the National Honor Society and National Vocational Honor Society and had been awarded an acedemic scholarship to Ferris State University. He was a member of the Mid Michigan with Rev. Father Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 7 - 9 pm Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm with a Family Affirmation Service at 4 pm Sunday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. Richard, commonly known as Dick, graduated from Charlotte High School in 1951. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Homer Brooks, and father, Albin Fast, he apprenticed in the Masonry Trade, receiving his Journeyman's card in the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Dick was an accomplished and master stone and brick mason, a craftsman who took pride and perfection in his work. In May, 2001, Dick was recognized for fifty years of service to his trade. He was founder and co-owner of Fast Masonry Systems; a masonry support supply company, that sold the product invented and patented by himself in his early retirement years. Dick loved to travel and his adventures often led him to Texas and New Mexico. He was also a long time member of Eagles Aerie 3552 of Charlotte. His family, his friends, and his puppy dogs were the heart of his life.
He leaves behind his "girls", daughters Sherri (Randy) Crandell, Micki Smith, Kim Fast and Tracy Symonds. Grandchildren: Chad, Nicole, Jeromi, Jared, Tyler, Kate, Ryan, and Emily. Great-Grandchildren: Natalie, Cole, Evan and Nolan. Brothers: Dennis (Sandy) Fast and Doug (Missy) Fast. Childhood partners in crime and lifetime friends: Darrell Hicks and Ken Sherman. Loving cousin, Marilyn Smith, and several other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Monday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Public Library or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, Charlotte.
Alice Eunice Sharp
78, of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Darwin and Helen (Johnson) Jaquette. She was a food service employee for Olivet School District and Olivet College and belonged to the Union Church of Five Corners. She is survived by 4 daughters, Wanda (Bryan) Kleinfelt of Charlotte, Deborah Bradley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Barbara Stauffer of Kalamazoo and Carolyn (Gary) Baker of Orlando, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Union Church of Five Corners, Charlotte, Michigan, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001. Mrs. Morgan was born August 28, 1933, in Charlotte, Michigan Medical School to honor her request. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Eaton Community Hospice, or State of Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Tripp) Cooper. She was a "Grandma" to just about everyone and enjoyed baking and cooking. She is survived by sons Tim Nelson (Debra) Snow of Olivet, Jerry R. (Valerie) Snow of Springport, Theodore H. Snow of Olivet, daughters Sylvia I. (Kip) Austin of Battle Creek, Alice L. Snow of Battle Creek, Connie A. (Daryl) Bryner Jr. of Charlotte, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister Agnes Haywood of Lansing, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, son Chuckie, and brother James A. Cooper. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 at the Eaton Rapids Assembly of God Church with Pastor Sandra Carpenter officiating. There will be no visitation. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
William Joseph Ackley
44 of Haslett, formerly of Lansing, died Monday, November 12, 2001 after a long and valiant struggle with diabetes. Mr. Ackley was born February 17, 1957 in Lansing, Vermontville. Visitation will be Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Wesley DeBolt
71 of DeWitt, Vermontville, died November 16, 2001. Mr. DeBolt was born November 16, 1930 in Kalamo Township, Vermontville, sisters Eleanor (Gary) Kinnie of Dover, Michigan, died Friday, November 30, 2001 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Claude and Florence (Griffith) Burkett. He was an avid fisherman, loved fishing with his son-in-law and friends, and tinkering in the garage. He always had gum for everyone. He is survived by wife Isabelle, daughters Flora Cousins of Bellevue, Rachel (James) Clark of Lake Odessa, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and brother Robert (Fern) Burkett. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frederick Donald Hinkle
75, of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Albert and Gladys (Coffey) Hinkle. He worked as an electrician and had served with the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by daughters Patricia Ann and Diane, son James Alan Hinkle of Battle Creek, two step-daughters Penny Coffey of Bellevue, Georgia, Steve Coffey of N. Carolina and Tom Coffey of Dewitt, 15 grandchildren, brother Arthur Hinkle of South Dakota and sister Elizabeth Fansler of Allendale, Michigan Medical School. There will be no visitation or services.
