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Melvin Keith Moore
88, of Vermontville and Hastings, died Sunday, April 7, 2002. Mr. Moore was born October 25, 1913, in Gratiot County, Vermontville Bible Church and known as the "bicycle man" in Vermontville. He was active with the Olivet Senior Citizens. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and games. He is survived by daughter Joan (Homer) Winegar of Vermontville, son Keith (Martha) Moore of Vermontville, daughter Nancy (Bill) Ostergren of Nashville, brothers Alvah Moore and Harry "Duane" Moore of Holt, 8 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Marrison), and sister Helen Smythe. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Vermontville Bible Church with Pastor Dan Smith officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing, Michigan.
Charles Frederick "Fritz" Gordon
81, of Charlotte, Indiana, the son of Charles A. and Nellie F. (McCoy) Gordon. Mr. Gordon was an electrician for Fisher Body. Prior to moving to Ohio. He was a member of the Kenton First Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge, Lawrence Valley Grange and a Boy Scout Leader. He is survived by daughters Phyllis (Terry) Southerly of Potterville, Nancy (Michael) Livingston of Eaton Rapids, son David (Kristine) Gordon of Charlotte, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Ruth (Andrew) Morton of Richmond, Virginia and Lois Bowers of Rochester, Michigan with Chaplain Robert Palmer officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville, Michigan, born December 1. 1942, beloved wife of Harry Thompson. Faith died at home after a courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, April 11, 2002. Preceeding her in death was her mother Ila M. Bender, her father Eric R. Christianson and her brother James E. Dulong. Survivors include her husband Harry, dear sisters Sharon Seeley of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Karen Shannon of Pasadena, Maryland, Shirley Cokonougher of Ermine, Thompson was a wonderful homemaker and she enjoyed animals, especially dogs and cats. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002 at Charlotte Assembly of God Church with Rev. Mark Woodbury officiating. Visitation will be Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan, died Thursday, April 11, 2002. Mr. Hodges was born September 18, 1929, in Lansing, Michigan. He was preceded in death by a daughter Kathy in 2000. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2002 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte with Rev. Father Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville, Michigan.
Clare Ellwyn Steward
80 of Charlotte, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2002. Mr. Steward was born December 3, 1921 in Ionia County, Sebawa Township, Florida, Gayla L. (Albert) Kienutske of Nashville, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sister Francis (David) Fast of Hutchison, Kansas and brother Wayne (Mary Jean) Steward of Sunfield. He was predeceased by brother Mercade and sister Irene Foltz. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002 at Sunfield United Brethren Church with Pastor's Mark E. Ralph and Darrel Bosworth officiating. The family will receive visitors 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002 at the church.
Doris Ann Dean
61, of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Nyle E. and Lucille (Youngs) Dean. She is survived by sister Shirley L. (Vernon) Curtis of Nashville, Michigan, died Friday, April 19,2002. Mrs. Albert was born October 21, 1923, in Lansing, California. She was preceded in death by first husband James Bovill. Private services will be held.
Robert E. Gregory
78, of Charlotte, Michigan.
David Ernest Kunz
40 of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Richard Allen and Patsy (Fonville) Kunz. He was a member of the Wednesday Night Bowling League at Char Lanes in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Kunz, son Aaron, daughters Emily and Elizabeth, mother Patsy Kunz of Howell, sister Pamela Baumkratz of Howell, brother Roger Kunz of Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Wade Gillespie officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Ardyce Briggs
68 of Ionia, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002. Mrs. Briggs was born July 25, 1933 in Eaton County, Michigan, died Saturday, April 27, 2002. Mrs. Grenawalt was born April 28, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Mr. Pratt was born September 5, 1941, in Lansing, Carter of Vermontville, Margaret McLouth of Lansing. He was preceded in death by his father in 1982, mother in 1992 and brother William in 1966. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officiating.
Mr. Larry Dean Eedy
age 62, of Potterville. Our Loving Angel, Husband, Father and Grandfather went to be with his parents, brother, sister and mother-in-law on May 4,2002. He is survived by his wife Nan; 3 daughters: Kris (Tom) Whipple of Potterville, Carol and Laura Eedy of Petoskey; 2 sons: Jeff (Sue) Hubers of Holland, Greg Hubers of Gladwin, and 11 grandchildren. Two brothers: Dick Eedy of Williamston, Bob (Dimples) Eedy of Jackson; several nieces and nephews; his father-in-law Leo (Hanna) VanDyke of Florida; sister-in-law Sue VanDyke of Grand Rapids; and last but not least his beloved dog Butch. Funeral services will be 1:00p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Peters officiating. Interment will be in Benton Township Cemetery, Potterville. Visitation will be Monday 6:00 - 8:00p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
