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Winnifred Gill
Winnifred “Winnie” F. Gill (Tiny Fuller), 80, of Charlotte, died Friday, July 10, 2009. She was born Nov. 7, 1928, in Lansing, the daughter of Dewey H. and Emma Mae (Clinton) Fuller.
She worked as a gentle, caring L.P.N. for 47 years, retiring from Lansing General Hospital in May 1992. She also worked at Hollyhurst Mansion which became Hayes Green Beach Hospital and Old McLauflen Hospital and Mary Ave Nursing Home.
She also nursed in several other states through the years. Winnie was a supporter of Eaton Community Hospice, Charlotte Relay For Life and a volunteer for Charlotte Frontier Days.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gill in 2006; parents; twin brother, Wendell Fuller; brothers, Dewey, Alfred, Robert, Tom and Banner; sisters, Faith Casler, Virgie Sheldon and Hattie Knisely.
She is survived by daughter, Linda Gill (Alex Nunez) of Eaton Rapids; two grandchildren, Bobbi (David) Hart, who called her “Niny” and Jeffrey Spangler, who called her “Pooh”; sister, Roberta Watkins, and sister by choice, Bonnie Carey.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Pribble officiating. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
The family would like to thank Eaton Community Hospice for the tender care of Winnie. The family would also like to show its appreciation to Lansing Hospice, Bonnie Carey, Autumn Wallace, Jeffrey Spangler and Alex Nunez for making it possible to care for her at home during her final month of life.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to either Hospice of Lansing or Eaton Community Hospice.
Margaret Glahn
Margaret H. Glahn, 81, of Pilgrim Manor Grand Rapids, formerly of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar.
She is survived by her children, Herb (Lynn) Glahn of Harbor Springs, Mich., Katherine (Michael) Plantholt of Normal, Ill., Elizabeth (Rev. Rob) Appold of Alto, Mich.; Julia Glahn (Chris DeVito) of Urbana, Ill., Jenny (Tim) Reck of Muskegon, Mich., Peggy Glahn of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Margaret’s family would like to thank the staffs of Hospice of Michigan and Pilgrim Manor for all their loving care giving to their mom and them.
Memorial services will be Monday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids. Visitation one hour prior to the service at church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran World Relief, c/o St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5125 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-3751; Hospice of Michigan, 989 Spaulding Ave. SE, Ada, MI 49301 or Pilgrim Manor Foundation, 2000 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
Charles Glassnor
Charles Junior Glassnor, 74, of Charlotte died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. He was a retired General Motors employee. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 10 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.
George Goddard
George Goddard of Eaton Rapids, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Mason April 9, 1928, the son of Frank and Emma (Hawkins) Goddard. George married Doris Getter in Mason, December 27, 1949. Family was very important to George. He adored his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. George was a hard worker around the house. He had a certain way he like to see things done and he did a good job. He enjoyed wood working, farming camping and raising animals.
George is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Janet (Norman) Wallace of Eaton Rapids, B. Kay (Roger) Parsons of Eaton Rapids; son Walter “Jim” (Candy) Goddard of Eaton Rapids; a special grandson, Anthony Goddard; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; 3 sisters; great granddaughter, Ashlee Rockhold.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday September 11, 2009 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, with Pastor Mark Michalcewicz officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 6-8 p.m. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice 865 S. Cedar St. Mason MI 48854. www.shellyodell.com.
Jorge Gonzalez
Jorge Gonzalez, 49 of Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 in Lansing. Jorge was born Aug. 27, 1960 in Lansing, the son of Felix and Irene (Santana) Gonzalez and was a life resident of the Lansing/Charlotte area. He was employed as a machinist and welder at Campbell Press Repair in Lansing. He was preceded in death by his father in 1999. Surviving are two sons, Nathan Gonzalez of Lansing and Jose Gonzalez of Holt; daughter, Angela Gonzalez of Holt; his mother, Irene Gonzalez of Phoenix, Ariz.; brothers, Felix (Lisa) Gonzalez II of Chelsea and Ed Gonzalez of Phoenix, Ariz., and sister, Carmen Gonzalez of Phoenix, Ariz.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Deacon Tom Fogle officiating. Interment was in the Bosworth Cemetery, Olivet.
Geraldean Gooding
Geraldean C. Gooding, 75, of Charlotte, died Sunday, March 8, 2009. Mrs. Gooding was born March 28, 1933 in Nashville, Mich., the daughter of Everett and Minnie (White) Marshall.
Mrs. Gooding enjoyed crocheting, fishing and riding her bicycle. She would love to camp at Charlton Park and in Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Wilma Redfield; brothers, Russell E. Marshall and Fred Marshall and her first husband, Neal Taylor.
She is survived by her husband, Harry; daughters, Bonnie Sanchez of Coloma and JoAnne Taylor-Bower of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; step-children, Mike (Geri) Gooding of Calif., Tom (Amanda) Gooding of Fla., and Vickie (Leonard) West of Charlotte; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren and brother, Ted (Evelyn) Marshall of Charlotte and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 13, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. Interment was in West Carmel Cemetery, Charlotte.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.
Juanita L. Goodnoe
Juanita L. Goodnoe of Eaton Rapids, age 86, passed away at her home, July 4, 2009. Juanita was born in Williamston, December 29, 1922, the daughter of Sanford and Leta (Goit) Hartwick. She was employed as an underwriter. Juanita was a former member of OES. She enjoyed traveling in Michigan, Florida and loved visiting with her family and friends.
Juanita is survived by her husband Cy; sister-in-law, Jean Hartwick of Eaton Rapids; nephews, William (Linda) Hartwick of Dimondale, Michael (Kelly) Hartwick of Eaton Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William Hartwick.
Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. www.shellyodell.com.
John Graham
John Joseph Graham, 58, of Bellevue, died Sept. 9, 2009 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born Jan. 8, 1951 the son of Paul and Lenora (Alden) Graham in Hastings. He graduated from Bellevue High School and worked for Clark
Equipment for 11 years, American Fibrit (Johnson Controls) for 15 years and retired in 1999.
John coached Little League baseball and football in Bellevue. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. John is survived by his wife, Denise (Hasselquist) Graham of Bellevue; sons, Brent (Jody) Graham of Battle Creek, Travis Graham of Battle Creek and Kevin Graham of Montrose, Colo.; grandchildren, Ashlee, Kailie and Alyssa; and brother, Paul Graham of Bellevue. Graveside services will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Hillside Cemetery with Pastor Steve Olmstead, Pleasantview Family Church, officiating. Memorial donations may go to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
Robert Graham
Robert "Bob" Charles Graham, 67, of Lansing, formerly of Eaton Rapids, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 while on vacation in Punta Gorda, Fla. Bob was born Jan. 9, 1942 in Tompkins Township, the son of Jasper, Sr. and Wealthia (Webber) Graham.
Bob attended Springport High School while working at Don's Body Shop. He later worked at the Lansing GM plant (Oldsmobile) and earned his journeyman's card. In 1977, he joined the facilities management/plant engineering team, powerhouse, heating and cooling, safety office, as well as coordinating the closing of GM's Delta Twp. Plant 5 site.
Bob spent several years in the GM Supervisors' Council, retiring in 2004 after 40 years at GM. He then became a Dean Transportation driver, transporting Beekman Center children. In 2005, Bob was offered the position of site coordinator for the GM Plant One demolition and dedicated his service to accomplishing this task, retiring again in Sept. 2008.
In 1968, he joined the volunteer Eaton Rapids Ambulance Crew, becoming an emergency medical technician, was active in the Eaton Rapids Jaycees as an officer and working on community projects. Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids for many years, but most recently, has become stronger in the Lord at Journey Life Church in Holt.
In 1968, he joined the volunteer Eaton Rapids Ambulance Crew, becoming an emergency medical technician, was active in the Eaton Rapids Jaycees as an officer and working on community projects. Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids for many years, but most recently, has become stronger in the Lord at Journey Life Church in Holt.
He was always willing to lend a helpful hand to those that needed it and was a supporter of the Salvation Army, Save the Children, and veterans' organizations. As secretary of the Graham-Crozier family reunion group for several years, he got to know cousins on a more personal level, with a favorite one being Leslie Graham of Webberville. He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed many fun and heartwarming times spent with grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jasper Graham, Jr. and Richard Graham.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Christine Jean (Adams) Graham; four children, Kelly Graham, Robyn Heath, Dawn Klee (Keith), Erin Middleswarth (Matthew); grandchildren, Austen Graham, Kerstyn and Zachary Heath, Rachel, Katherine and Natalie Klee, Michaela, Marina, Isabella and Arianna Middleswarth; siblings, Gerald Graham (Barb), Margaret Artz (Francis); sisters-in-law, Joyce Graham and Nancy Graham; and many special nieces and nephews that he loved very much. He was dearly loved by his children and grandchildren and was a friend to all.
Marian Green
Marian Emma Oaster was born on Feb. 28, 1930, in Battle Creek, to Raymond and Martha (Augustine) Oaster and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1948.
She married Robert V. Green on July 17, 1950, and they resided in Bellevue for the next 59 years, the last 20 years being split with their cabin in Trout Lake, Mich.
Marian loved life, her community and the many people she encountered along the way. As a young wife and mother, she was a reporter for the Battle Creek Enquirer and also worked in the Boy Scouts of America office.
After the children had entered elementary school, she accepted a position with the Department of Defense at the Federal Center in Battle Creek, where she completed her 24 year career as an administrative supervisor.
Her strong commitment for community was best demonstrated through her long tenure with the DOD Federal Credit Union, Bellevue Rescue Squad volunteer, Village of Bellevue council member, member of the Etcetera Club, served on the Committee of 100 which resulted in the establishment of the Battle Creek Vo-Ed Center, and in 1978 received the honor of being Bellevue’s Citizen of the Year.
Marian loved family…all of her family! A loving husband of almost 59 years, her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren, each will attest to the generosity of her love, time and treasures and could recall countless occasions when she came to their aid, unselfishly.
An only child, Marian was loved by her parents and endeared by her extended family including numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
After marriage, her extended family grew considerably with the addition of cherished “in-laws”, nieces, nephews and cousins. For Marian it was one big happy family.
Beyond the family were friends…lots of friends. The many years of living in a small community, years of employment, and the years spent at Trout Lake, long lasting, valued friendships were formed. Marian loved her dear friends and was well loved in return.
Marian was a woman who found joy in the journey. She will be remembered for her smile, good listening ear, consoling words and strong character. Among many other things, she will be remembered for the Trout Lake tradition.
Starting in the late 1960’s she and Bob opened their one week summer vacation to the entire family, and eventually extended their vacation to a second week for friends.
The routine was basically the same: meals together, be prepared to take a turn at dishes, relax, read, enjoy the lake, adventure, play games or have fun doing whatever.
The more the merrier was her motto. After the purchase of their cabin in 1989, tradition evolved into an open door policy. This policy was true at their home as well. You might say Marian’s life was an open book, for all to know and share.
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, confidant and friend. Marian faced death the same way she faced life, looking forward with courage and contentment. While she has physically left our presence, her love and kindness will live forever in all who came to know her.
Marian Emma Green, 79, passed from this life into eternal life on April 22, 2009 in Hollywood, Fla.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Robert V. Green of Bellevue; children and spouses, Raymond (and Dea) Green of Winchester, KY, Sally (and Terry) Barr of Biscayne Park, Fla., and Robert A. (and Ruth) Green of Brighton; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Bellevue United Methodist Church, located at 122 W. Capital Ave., Bellevue, on May 30 at 11 a.m.; a luncheon at the church will follow the service.
Donations in Marian’s name can be made to the Amer. Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or the Bellevue United Methodist Church.
