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Richard L. Chatfield
Richard L. Chatfield, age 60 of Tipton, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2004 at his niece's home. He was born on October 5, 1943 the son of Orval and Viola (Swartz) Chatfield.
Richard was a graduate of Onsted High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Tecumseh Products and was also a very well known farmer in Tipton. Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was known for growing beautiful flowers, especially dahlias. He was a very caring gentleman and will sadly be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Surviving Richard are his nieces and nephews, Marsha and Eric Davis of Onsted, Matt and Heather Chatfield of Hudsonville, Mich., Mike and Stephanie Chatfield of Hudsonville, great nieces and nephews, Austin and Riley Davis, Greyson Chatfield, sister-in-law Linda Chatfield of Tipton, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ruth Ann, and brother, Marion.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 7, at Braun Everiss Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Fritz Kruse officiating. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.
David J. Cobb
David J. Cobb, age 71, of Jerome, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2004. David was born on July 24, 1932 in Addison, Mich. to Lynnford and Clara (Seamens) Cobb. He married Rebecca J. Daugherty on Jan. 1, 1950 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 16, 1998. Dave lived in the Addison and Jerome area all of his life. He was employed at Tecumseh Products, and then he worked for his son Gary at Hillsdale County Meats. He was a Boy Scout Leader for many years.
Surviving are two sons, Gary (Diane) Cobb of Waldron and Mike (Marti) Cobb of Litchfield; five daughters, Susan Howard of Hillsdale, and Teresa (David) Gould of Jerome, Linda (Mike) Schatz of Napoleon, Janice (Randy) Baughey of Fayette, California and Margaret LaCoe of Clarks Summit, Pa.; three brothers, John (Connie) Cobb of Somerset, Steve (Jan) Cobb of Hillsdale, Rex (Mary) Cobb of Ohio to Harold C. "Pete" and Charlene A. (Dresch) Brown. He married Charlene L. Malette on March 10, 1990 in Addison and she survives. Paul lived most of his life in the Addison area and the past 12 years at Mirror Lake.
A graduate of Addison High School in 1975, he was employed at MACI Company in Parma. Paul was a member of the Addison Masonic Lodge #157, F&AM, and a member of the Sons of American Legion Lodge #354 Croton, Mich.
Surviving besides his wife Charlene are one son, Michael P. Brown of Adrian; two step-daughters, Renae L. Shircliff of Manitou Beach and Michelle Gose of Pleasant Lake, Mich.; three step-grandsons; his parents, Harold C. "Pete" and Charlene Brown of Manitou Beach; three brothers, Phillip R. (Cheryl) Brown of Garland, Florida. Jim and Grace Moore were married in Tecumseh, Michigan from 1960-1962; Brooklyn, Florida from 1999-2004.
Jim Wilson attended Tecumseh High School as a basketball standout and graduated from Albion College in Michigan from 1962-1988. He was a successful coach and athletic director for 28 years with a state championship in golf in 1969. Jim was an avid golfer, fisherman, reader and enjoyed yearly trips to Las Vegas.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife of 46 years and four children; Jamie from Alanson, Florida, Andrea from Port Huron, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy. He also has three grandchildren; Coley, Jana and Diamond.
There will be a memorial service at his grave site at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh, Michigan, 49230 for the "Jim Wilson Memorial Youth Basketball Scholarship", which will be used to send young men to summer basketball programs.
Richard William "Bill" Plate, Sr.
Richard William "Bill" Plate, Sr., age 78, of Wamplers Lake passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, at his home. He was born November 6, 1925 in Morenci, Mich. the son of Jack and Hazel (McCarty) Plate. He married Norma Neer on July 17, 1948 in Angola, Ind. and she survives.
Bill worked as a Tool & Die Maker from 1949 to 2003 and was self-employed since 1960. Besides his wife, Bill is also survived by two sons, Richard W. (Peggy) Plate, Jr. of Bellevue, South Carolina passed away Thursday, May 20. She was born March 21, 1926 in Brooklyn the daughter of Hugh Sr. and Alice (Ambler) Howland. She married Leo Ehnis on October 12, 1946 in Brooklyn and he survives. She is also survived by her son, David E. Ehnis of Eygelshoven, The Netherlands; daughter, Carol Gillett of Angleton, Ohio and Charles Howland of Manitou Beach; and two aunts, Gertrude Chapell, of Beverly Hills, Mich., and Mary Ann Howland of Mesa, Ariz.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Delbert Howland. A celebration of Betty's life will take place on Thursday, May 27, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn where she will lie in state at 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be given to Baptist Mid Missions in honor of their best friend Howard Street; Pinecrest Baptist Church, 1285 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston, Michigan. He taught high school in Yale, Mich. for 7 years and at Jackson Community College for 7 years. He was Director of Admissions at JCC for 23 years until his retirement in 1993, after which he returned to teaching part-time for the college. Gordon was a member of the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offices, The Gideon's of Jackson North Camp and Heart of the Lakes United Brethren Church. Gordon served on the boards for various community organizations including the Jackson County Red Cross, South Central Youth for Christ, Lions Club of Jackson, and Florence Crittendon.
A celebration of Gordon's life took place on Monday, May 17, at Heart of the Lakes United Brethren Church with Rev. Kevin Cherry officiating. Burial followed at the Jefferson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the church or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn. Gordon loved his God, his family, and teaching. He enjoyed spending his time with his grandchildren and his constant companion, Murphy. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Laura Ronders Gudakunst
Laura Ronders Gudakunst, age 46, died on May 15, 2004. Laura married Ervin Gudakunst, July 1, 2001, he survives. Also surviving are her children, Jason (Kristine), Tom, Renea Ronders all of Brooklyn; her step-children, Ervin (Erin) of Jackson, Tony of Addison, James (Katie) Gudakunst of Pellston; her best friend and sister, Cathy Ronders; her close friend and brother, Dennis Ronders; Jan and Joe Ronders, affectionately Mom and Dad; the father of her children Gary (Alison) Ronders; close friends Tina Isbell and Dan Ronders; 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Laura loved her family, especially playing with her grandkids. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.
A celebration of Laura's life will be held at the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, May 19, with Rev. Robert Malsack officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the family for future designation. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn.
