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Linda Boeneman
Linda L. Boeneman, 44, of Bellevue, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. Mrs. Boeneman was born May 9, 1964 in Bad Axe, MI the daughter of Edwin and Selena (Jackson) Scherret.
Mrs. Boeneman was a co-manager for the Dunckel Road Sunoco and Subway Gas Station in Lansing. She was very involved in her children’s school activities that included sports and the PTO. She enjoyed her dog Bailey, baking, making rock candy and family Christmas. She was most proud of her children and especially her granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Jeff; daughter, Monica (Mike) Kahl of Syracuse, NY; son, Chad Boeneman (Ericha Pifer) of Marshall; daughter, Amanda Boeneman of Bellevue; granddaughter, Saige Boeneman; mother-in-law, Robert (Freida) Boeneman of Lapeer; brother-in-law, Derrick Boeneman of Gladwin; brothers, Eddie Scherret of Bad Axe and Kevin (Jane) Scherret of Bad Axe.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Jack Brown officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Lisa Boise
Lisa Kristine Boise, 43, of Hastings, MI, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 in Waterville, Ohio. She was born July 30, 1965 in Hastings, MI the daughter of Ray A. and Phyllis H. (Stanbaugh) Boise.
Lisa graduated in Charlotte. She had many hobbies such as watching movies, bowling, shopping, crafts, and music. She was in the Special Olympics several times, and also took dance classes. She had a love for horses and had many photos of them. Lisa loved playing the “claw machines” where she won several stuffed toys. She was a giving person who loved kids of all ages.
Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Phyllis Boise, a brother, Ray Boise Jr., and five nephews.
Lisa is survived by a brother, Darwin (Kristi) McIntyre of Nashville; her sisters, Louise (Tom) Brundage of Springport, Delrae Bowers of Hastings, Valarie Smith of Grand Rapids, Aleta (Ron) Jones of North Carolina, Laura Pierson, Karen McClurkin, Molly Westrate, Margaret Kane; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Carla Smith officiating. A graveside service followed at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery with the internment of Lisa and her parents Ray and Phyllis Boise, with Military Honors for Ray.
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Larry Garth Bowen
Larry Garth (The Fox) Bowen, 65, of Charlotte, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. Mr. Bowen was born June 6, 1943 in Lansing, the son of Richard and Doris (Stover) Bowen.
Mr. Bowen worked for General Motors in the wastewater treatment plant where he retired after 41 years. He owned L.B. Cycle for over 30 years and Silk Screen Stuff in Charlotte for over 20 years, and had worked at Albins in Potterville.
Mr. Bowen was one of the best motorcycle mechanics around in his day. He liked country western music, motorcycles, kids and animals.
Mr. Bowen loved his family and enjoyed going on family vacations and camping. His sense of humor and giving heart will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sue; sons, Kevin (Lori) Bowen of Charlotte and Kraig (Lisa) Bowen of Charlotte; daughter, Kelli (Kyle) Kelley of Vermontville; grandchildren, Kalyn Schneckenberger, Ryan Schneckenberger, Shantell Bowen, Dustin Bowen, Shance Bowen, Kaileb Bowen; mother, Doris Watkins of Shelbyville; stepmother and second mom, Lupe Bowen, of Charlotte; brothers, Melvin (Judy) Bowen of Texas and Michael (Patti) Bowen of Scotts; sister, Bonita (Gary Bowerman) Bowen of Texas; and uncle Weldon (Marilyn) Stover of Charlotte.
Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Richard Bowen
Richard "R.L." Bowen, 72, of Vermontville, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Mr. Bowen was born June 29, 1936 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Claude and Helen (Bunting) Bowen.
Bowen owned his own business remodeling houses for 50 years, was a farmer, truck driver and factory worker. He was a 4-H leader for the Silver Spurs, trained horses and was a deputy sheriff for the Ingham County Posse.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene; sons, Jim (Sandra) Bowen and Steve (Sue) Bowen and Don; daughter, Tanya (Eric) Sniegowski; 12 grandchildren.
A celebration of his life was held at Riedy's banquet room in Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Vera Bracy
Vera Bracy, 90, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Mrs. Bracy was born March 17, 1918 in Eaton County, the daughter of Ira and Vera (Rolfe) Halsey.
Mrs. Bracy was a member of the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club, a life-time member of the Federated Garden Club and a National Flower Show Judge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland Bracy in 1992 and daughter, Avis Schneider in 1991; four brothers and six sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Lynnwood (Bonnie) Bracy of Charlotte and Rodney (Kathy) Bracy of Middleville; son-in-law, John Schneider of Kingston; five grandchildren, Karyn Terry, Chris, Amy, Faron; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith Hutchison, Ola (Joel) Burnett, Ila Burnett; Dean (Dorothy) Halsey; sisters-in-law, Shirley Halsey and Peg Halsey and brother-in-law, Charles Bracy.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Brood officiating. Interment was at W. Carmel Cemetery, Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Ainger Bible Church or the Nature Conservancy.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Vera Breard
Vera Breard, age 87, of Dimondale, passed away peacefully, albeit unexpectedly, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. Vera was born on August 20, 1921 in Rochdale, England, the daughter of Arthur and Nina (Spencer) Jowett. Vera came to the United States at the age of four and lived in her beloved Eaton Rapids nearly all her life. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1938 and from Cleary College in 1940. She later joined her brother Morey in enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII where she met and later married Charles Breard, her husband of 63 years.
Vera was an avid bowler and animal lover, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and countless friends, which included almost everyone she met. She will be dearly missed by all of us. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, son James and her brothers Don Jowett and Morey Jowett.
She is survived by her sons Robert A. Breard of Charlotte and Michael P. Breard of Corte Madera, Calif., her daughters Suzanne (Michael) Alexander of Kalamazoo and Annette E. Breard of Charlotte, her sister Joan (Robert) Palmer of Harbor Springs and her nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Donations in her name may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. from Skinner Funeral Home, 315 S. River St., Eaton Rapids, Mich. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Jodi Brehm
Jodi Lynn Brehm, 45, of Charlotte, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident. Jodi was born April 22, 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Lynn and Rose Brehm.
Jodi was a supportive parent; extremely proud of her son, Tyler's academic performance, his black belt accomplishments and his caring and loving personality. She was always helping friends and others but always had time for Tyler and Katie. She was currently pursuing a degree as a surgical technician and had already received an Associate's Degree in phlebotomy at Lansing Community College.
Jodi is survived by her beloved son, Tyler Boily; step-son, Brian Boily; her parents; sister, Kaitlyn Rose Brehm, of Charlotte; brothers, Todd Allan (Andrea) Brehm and Kevin Douglas (Charity) Brehm, both of Oregon, Illinois; nieces and nephews, Alexandria and Dustin, Danielle, Erik and Kaylee.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a fund for her son Tyler Boily.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Deloris Brenton
Deloris R. Brenton, loving wife of Robert, 62, of Lansing, died Friday, March 7, 2008. Mrs. Brenton was born March 5, 1946 in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Edith Smith.
Deloris was a beautician by trade, and a sweet, giving and generous woman who enjoyed fishing, swimming, and great cooking.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Larry Benoit of Lansing; stepdaughters, Michelle (Mark) France of Woodland, Heather (Bryan) Herron of Muncie, IN; stepsons, Todd (Elizabeth) Brenton of Holland, MI, and Tyson (Dawn) Brenton of Belding, MI; many grandchildren; five sisters and one brother.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Daryl Franzel officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Capitol City Baptist Church on Willoughby Road.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
