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Gertrude Leick
Gertrude Leick, 85, of Sunfield, formerly of Portland and Lansing, died Monday evening, Jan. 8, 2007 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. Mrs. Leick was born Nov. 4, 1921 in Germany, a daughter of Anton and Elizabeth Sanger.
She was a registered nurse and operated a nursing home in Lansing for a number of years.
She is survived by her daughter, Bonita Burns of Sunfield; two sons, Robert (Diane) Leick of Charlotte and Timothy (Lenora) Leick of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maria and Ann, both in Germany; and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Inurnment was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing.
Arrangements by Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken.
Judith A. Lenhard
Judith “Judy” A. (Foster) Lenhard, 54, of Potterville, died Saturday, Dec. 15. Judy was born Feb. 2, 1953 in Lansing, and is a graduate from Waverly High School. She is the daughter of Joseph and Beverly (Bailey) Foster.
Judy worked with day care children at Frobel School before becoming a homemaker. She was loved by all, very family oriented, and always lent a helping hand to anyone. Judy was also known for her terrific baking and cooking skills.
She is survived by her companion of 20 years, Scott Hadley; son, Tim Lenhard; mother, Beverly Foster; step-daughter, Jessica Hadley; sisters, Virginia Challender and Lori (Wayne) Versola; brother-in-law, Richard Westfall; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Foster in 1996 and sister, Sandra Westfall in 2003. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 22 at Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Bailey officiating. Interment was in Dimondale Cemetery, Dimondale. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
David Lewis
David Lewis, 42, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Mr. Lewis was born April 27, 1965 in Charlotte, the son of Donald and Shirley (Boyer) Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the gravel industry and had been a logger for several years. He was a 4-H Shooting Sports Leader and worked for the FFA parking crew at local football games. Mr. Lewis was an avid hunter and sportsman. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and practical jokes.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; daughters, Justina (Joe) Felice, Christin Lewis and Felicia Lewis; son, Kaiden Lewis; parents, Don and Shirley Lewis of Vermontville; brother, Donald (Marcia) Lewis of Sunfield; cousins, Seth, Dalton, Dayna (Nick) Miller of Charlotte, Donnie, John (Kerry) Lewis of South Carolina and mother-in-law, Meg (Ed) Hill of Charlotte.
Funeral services were held Nov. 17, 2007 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for his children, checks made to Amy Lewis.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. MI.
John Lietzke
John "Dawg" E. Lietzke, 47, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident responding to an emergency call for the Olivet Fire Department. Mr. Lietzke was born Sept. 4, 1960 the son of LaVern Lietzke and Sandra (Richard Bromley) Revenaugh.
Mr. Lietzke was a Master Plumber and a volunteer for the Olivet Fire Department. He was an avid Spartan Fan, liked to travel and sing Karaoke. Mr. Lietzke was involved with the Olivet Marching Band, you would know him when he pulled in with the "food trailer." He enjoyed bowling, golf and body building. Mr. Lietzke was passionate and very proud of his girls.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Ayla and Meagan; stepson, Ryan Wills (Jody Campbell) of Lansing; grandson, Alexander; parents-in-law, Richard and Luella Hoskins; sisters, Joan (Barry) Waite of Bath, Judith (Larry) McNair of Charlotte and Amanda (James) Kirby of Nashville; many other loved ones.
Funeral services were held Sept. 29, 2007 at Charlotte Assembly of God Church with Pastor Shane Bryant officiating. Interment was at Bosworth Cemetery, Charlotte.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Harry Arthur Limauro, Jr.
Harry Arthur Limauro, Jr. of Charlotte, Birmingham, MI and Daytona Beach Shores, FL, died June 5, 2007 at his home in Charlotte.
Private family services will be held in Michigan and in Georgia.
Mr. Limauro, Vice President of Operations at Highland Appliance, moved to Daytona Beach Shores in 1990 from Birmingham, MI. He returned to Michigan in 2007 to be closer to his children.
He will be laid to rest with his beloved wife of 60 years, Ruth Watson Limauro in Georgia.
Survivors include his seven children and their spouses, Barbara Regan of Romeoville, IL, Louis of Toledo, OH, Joseph (Melissa) of Lebanon, NH, Cynthia Limauro (Christopher Popowich) of Pittsburgh, PA, Harry (Robin) of Troy, MI, Michael (Martha) of Charlotte, and Thomas of Daytona Beach Shores; one brother, Louis; three sisters, Claire Lebrun, Adelaide Emmett and Lenora Richards; 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan - Hospice of Lansing, 825 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Robert Lipsey
Robert “Bob” James Lipsey, 81, local Marshall Businessman died Monday morning, Sept. 3, 2007 at Oaklawn Hospital.
Robert Lipsey was born on Nov. 2, 1925 in Charlotte to Thomas “Ned” and Stella (Bowlock) Lipsey. He was a graduate of Charlotte High School. During WWII, he served in the United States Army, being stationed in Italy. On August 19, 1949, he married the former Charlotte Anne Lautenslager in Marshall.
Returning from the war, Bob had been employed by the Morris Five and Dime Variety Stores, as a traveling Relief Store Manager. He soon became the permanent Marshall Manager. Bob then took a job as the manager of the old Kendall Hardware Store in Marshall, until the store moved to the Mar-Creek area. In 1954, he received the distribution rights for Maytag appliances for this area. His father-in-law operated the local Studebaker Auto Dealership at that time and allowed Bob to display his appliances along one wall in his showroom. In 1959, Bob, Robert Lautenslager and Mrs. Lautenslager formed the corporation, Lautenslager-Lipsey Inc., selling appliances in this area. They opened a store in Marshall and then later owned one in Albion. Bob has remained active in the stores daily operation.
He was a member of the Claude E. Hale V.F.W. Post #4073, the American Legion Post #79, the Marshall Moose Lodge and the Exchange Club. Bob had been a member of the Marshall Country Club, since joining in 1948. He loved to hunt and fish and in his youth had played softball in the Marshall leagues. He had also enjoyed bowling and bowled in the Marshall American League where he served as league secretary for several years. Bob loved his community and enjoyed supporting the Marshall High School sporting teams. He was a familiar sight at the home basketball games.
In 2006, Bob and Charlotte were honored by being asked to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Christmas Parade.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte; sons, Ross Lipsey and Richard Lipsey both of Marshall; grandchildren, Jason Lipsey, Ashley Lipsey, Carrie Lipsey, Todd Lipsey, Jason Wright and Christina Wright; sister, Beverly Lipsey of Charlotte; and brother, Martin Lipsey of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Knight.
A funeral service to celebrate the gift of his life was held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall with Celebrants Christina Wright and Bob Doner officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Marshall Fountain Clinic. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.
Terry Locke
Terry L. Locke, 62, of Marshall, died May 12, 2007, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Locke was born on May 3, 1945 in Charlotte to Harold R. and Shirley L. (Roth) Locke.
He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1963. Mr. Locke served four years in the U.S. Navy from 1964-68.
He continued to serve his country in the Navy Reserve for 16 years, retiring in 1992.
On June 20, 1970 he married the former Doris Walter in Marshall at the Marshall Wesleyan Church. She survives.
Mr. Locke worked for 32 years for Owens-Brockway Glass in Charlotte. He retired in 200. After his retirement, he worked part-time pumping gas for customers at the Admiral Gas Station in Marshall.
He enjoyed his job at Admiral. He was able to meet new people and catch up on all the town news.
Mr. Locke was a member of the Marshall Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed taking care of his family animals.
He was preceded in death by his mother and two grandchildren; Dominic Myles and Alexandria Locke.
He is survived by his wife Doris of Marshall; three daughters, Ann (Walter) Myles of Olivet, Becky Locke of Illinois, and Shirley Locke of Marshall; a son, Richard Locke of Marshall; and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, Harold Locke of Eaton Rapids; and a sister, Carol Preston of Eaton Rapids.
Funeral services celebrating his life were held May 15 at the Marshall Wesleyan Church with Reverend Dennis Croy officiating. Interment followed at Albion Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to the Marshall Wesleyan Church. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home.
William Locke
William “B” Locke, 75, of Eaton Rapids died peacefully at home on Nov. 14 after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. He was born in Eaton Rapids to Clarence and Ruth Locke.
Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 (during the Korean War) and went aboard the Destroyer USS Warrington DD843, the type of ship he would come to love (with others to follow). After one tour, he returned to Eaton Rapids to finish his education and worked at Allied Products for several years. Bill re-enlisted in the Navy, and along with his wife and children, spent the rest of his 20 year career at various locations. The favorite was the Naval Air Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While there, he was promoted to Machinist Mate Chief and finished his military career at Great Lakes Naval Station, Ill., teaching propulsion engineering. Graduating from LCC with a degree in HVAC, he went on to work at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek for 10 years, which completed 30 years of federal service.
Most people knew Bill for his love of rocks (and his pipe, which he reluctantly gave up). All the staff at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital, who took such great care of him for many years, knew him as their beloved “rock man.” Their names are too many to mention, but the greatest is his endocrinologist, Dr. Roger Grekin. With his unending vigilance, compassion and professionalism over the last decade, Bill was able to enjoy much more of life than otherwise. Many, many thanks also go to the visiting nurses who so compassionately helped care for him, especially his RN, Joan and aide, Missy. Constantly at Bill’s side for prayer and comfort has been his beloved Chaplain, Reverend Tim Olson of First Lutheran Church, whose support has been immeasurable.
Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Terwilliger (Navy Wave).
Bill is survived by his wife, Mae; two children, son, Paul (Korina) Locke and their children, Ashley, Shane (and his little daughter Ella), and Matthew; and daughter, Sonja (Jeff) Stoner and their children, Cody, Nicholas, and Katelin; 2 brothers, Dick and Larry Locke; sister, Nadine Olney and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held Nov. 17 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids with Rev. Tim Olson officiating.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in memory of Bill Locke.
