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Sylva C. Brown
Sylva C. "Pon" Brown, Past Supreme Guardian, International Order of Job's Daughters, died Dec. 13, 2006 at the age of 96. Mrs. Brown was born Nov. 6, 1910 in Grand Ledge to Frank Leon Case and Addie Childs Case.
She had two sisters, Vesta Case Fyvie and Melba Case Ackley, both of who preceded her in death.
She began school in Charlotte and then spent grades two and three in Washington, D.C., returning to Michigan during the influenza epidemic. After graduation from Grand Ledge High School, she continued her education at Lansing Business University.
She married Ralph Bartlett in 1930 and they gave birth to a daughter, Ponja Lee on Aug. 8, 1940. She divorced Mr. Bartlett in 1943.
She worked for Consumer's Power Company in Lansing until she met and married Robert W. Brown Feb. 11, 1945. She gave birth to a son, Brian Vincent on Nov. 6, 1945, her birthday.
The family lived in Midland, where she worked for Dow Chemical Company. She retired in 1973 after 20 years as a secretary in research labs. She and her husband retired to Texas, where they lived until Robert's death in 1998, after which she returned to Michigan to be with her children.
She was very involved with Job's Daughters, a Masonic group for girls. She served as Guardian of Midland Bethel #29 for three years. She served as the Grand Guardian of Michigan Job's Daughters in 1964, and then as Supreme Guardian of the International Order of Job's Daughters from 1973-1974.
She was a past Matron of Midland Chapter #121 and past president of the Clare, Gladwin and Midland counties association of the Order of Eastern Star, and was a member of the Daughters of the Nile Club in Texas.
She is survived by her daughter, Ponja Vahs, who resides with her husband, Richard in Bellevue; her son, Brian Brown, who resides with his wife, Mary Ellen in Brighton; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She also leaves a legacy of dear friends in many parts of the world.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 14, 2007 at the Olivet Congregational Church in Olivet. She requests no flowers be sent, rather that a memorial donation be made to the charity of your choice.
Jeffrey L. and Grant F. Bruce
Jeffrey Lynn Bruce, 42, and Grant Fisher Bruce, 3, of Charlotte died together on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006 as the result of accidental drowning.
Jeff was born July 27, 1964 in Lansing, the son of Wallace and Myra (West) Bruce and was a life resident of Charlotte. He was a 1982 Graduate of Charlotte High School, was a member of the Mich. Muskie Alliance, the NRA, was an avid outdoorsman and, while in school, participated in football and wrestling. He was currently an employee of Spartan Motors in Charlotte. Surviving are: his wife, Lisa Ann (Womack) Bruce; his daughter, Gabrielle Kay Bruce; his parents, Wally and Myra Bruce of Charlotte; brother, Randall W. (Kim) Bruce of Charlotte; two sisters, Johanna Marie Bruce of Empire and Diana K. (Geoffrey) Riddle of Charlotte; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Deanna Womack of Austin, Texas; brother-in-law, William (Denise) Womack of Appleton, Wisc. and nieces and nephews, Angie, Alicia, Alyvia, Amanda, Devon, Rhandee, Rheed, and Rhenton.
Grant was born January 14, 2003 in Charlotte the son of Jeffrey and Lisa (Womack) Bruce. Surviving are: his mother, Lisa Ann Bruce; his sister, Gabrielle Kay Bruce; grandparents, Wally and Myra Bruce and David and Deanna Womack; aunts and uncles, Randall (Kim) Bruce, Johanna Marie Bruce, Diana (Geoffrey) Riddle and William (Denise) Womack and cousins, Angie, Alicia, Alyvia, Amanda, Devon, Rhandee, Rheed and Rhenton.
Funeral services for both Jeff and Grant Bruce were held Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 at the First Congregational Church UCC in Charlotte with Rev. Philip Hobson officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Memorial contributions may go to the family.
Arthur R. Bryan
Arthur R. Bryan, age 61 of Bellevue, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Bellevue. Art was born in Charlotte, and was an electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. No services will be held. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Edward Brzycki
Edward Brzycki, 84, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. Ed was born Oct. 9, 1922 in Perrington, the son of Ignatz and Magadelina (Lonka) Brzycki and was a lifelong resident of the Charlotte area.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and had been co-owner of Eaton Monument Co. from 1957-1987 from where he retired. Prior to that had been employed at the former Carr Monument Co.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. (Rich) Brzycki on Aug. 29, 2005; daughter, Marilyn Baum in 1976; brothers, Frank Briskie, Johnny Kita, Adam Kita, Stan Kita, Joey Kita and Walter Kita; and sister, Patty Freeburn.
He is survived by five children, Barbara (George) Quillan of Morristown, N.J., Jim (Sandra) Brzycki of Charlotte, Jane (Jay) Cobb of Charlotte, Elaine (LeRoy) Cook of Bellevue and Rosalie (John) Conroy of Charlotte; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Zig (Helen) Brzycki of Olivet.
Funeral services were held Dec. 9 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. Memorials may go to the charity of one's choice.
Michael Ray Bunker
Michael Ray Bunker, age 56 of Eaton Rapids, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at his home with family by his side, following a terminal illness. He was born November 8, 1949 in Sac City, Iowa, the son of Glen and Roberta (Doxtader) Bunker. Mike was an Eaton Rapids High School graduate class of 1967. He was a Project Engineer for the Demmer Corporation in Lansing. Mike was very fond of music and was formerly a drummer for Bandit and later the Main Street Music Company. He later involved himself in drag racing and formed Bunker/Bristol Racing with Roger Bristol and then owned and operated Bunker Racing with his son T.J. Mike was very proud of his 2 sons, with T.J. and his racing ability and Culley with his professional success. He was a member of the NHRA and the IHRA and a motorcycle enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his father, Glen.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Ronda (Humerickhouse) Bunker; 2 sons, Culley (Miho) Bunker of Sherman Oaks, CA. and Tracy (Philicia Waldo) Bunker of Eaton Rapids; 2 grandchildren, Regan and Hayven; mother Bobbie Bunker of Eaton Rapids; 2 brothers, Daryl (Diane) Bunker of Springport and Jeff (Chris) Bunker of Eaton Rapids; several nieces and nephews and friends.
A celebration of Mike’s Life will be Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at the family home on VFW Rd. in Eaton Rapids. Family requests that you bring a dish to pass, BAP. Arrangements were through the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids.
Paul A. Burkholder
Paul A. Burkhilder, 85, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Eaton Rapids, died April 6 at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids where he resided for the past four and one-half years. He was born in Manton on June 28, 1920, the son of Vernon and Martha (Tiejema) Burkholder.
Paul served in the Army during World War II. He was former owner and operator of Burkholder Standard Station in Eaton Rapids for 22 years, and retired from the Wesley Credit Union in Eaton Rapids after 17 years of service. Paul was a member of Faith Bible Church in Lansing.
He was predeceased by his wife, Grace in 1998, and son, Jeffrey Paul in 1965.
Surviving are his daughters, Judy (Larry ) Messer of Battle Creek, Jerilyn (Jerry) Wichert of Hamburg, Connie (Randy) Harris of Fairview, Donna (Jeffery) Messer of Monticello, Ind., and Joyce (Charles) Wideman of Grand Rapids; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Marion Kibbe of Manton and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held April 10 at the First Baptist church in Eaton Rapids with burial in the Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
Contributions may be made to either the Clark Retirement Community Benevolent Fund or Camp Barakel.
Joseph Ward Burlison
Joseph Ward Burlison, age 72, of Midland, TX, formerly Eaton Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006, in Midland, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Burlison was born and raised in Eaton Rapids, the son of Harvey E. and Helen L. (Guinnip) Burlison. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Harvey J.G., James E., George W. and Charles R.
He is survived by wife Diane (Husted), children Joey, Julie and Tim all of Midland, Diane Winkler of Belton, TX, and Betsy of Paris, TX, twin sister Joyce Bodell of Eaton Rapids, brother Ronald of OH and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.
Drew Nathaniel Burnside
Drew Nathaniel Burnside, 13, of Olivet, died Dec. 8, 2006. Drew was born July 1, 1993, in Fayetteville, N.C. the son of Shane and Stephanie (Bliss) Burnside.
He played on his school's soccer and basketball teams. He enjoyed hunting, riding his bike, skateboarding and shooting pool. He enjoyed rap and hip-hop music, NASCAR and outdoor shows on TV.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Sheldon Burnside; great-grandparents, Art Bliss, Elwin and Dorothy Ransom; great-great-grandmother, "Big Grandma" Charlefour.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Sonja; grandparents, Don and Polly Burnside, Sue Bliss, George and Susan Bliss; great-grandparents, Richard and Ruth Jeanette Burnside, June Bliss and Richard and Kathleen Charlefour; uncle, Greg and Erin Bliss; aunts, Shawn Burnside and Sara Burnside; and other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Dec. 12 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Jack Fugate officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Audrey G. Buskirk
Audrey Gene (Page) Buskirk, 93, of Marshall, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 at Tendercare of Marshall. Audrey was born in Marengo Township to James and Blanch (Stevens) Page.
She graduated from Marshall High School in 1930. On May 14, 1955 she married the love of her life, Raymond E. Buskirk. He preceded her in death in January of 1974. Audrey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marshall. She also belonged to Eastern Star, Calhoun Country Extension and the Baptist Church Circle. She enjoyed traveling, playing the piano and playing cards with her friends. She spent many hours working in her garden tending her flowers and plants and cooking dinners for her family. Her pride and joy, though was her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and will be remembered for her caring, devotion and generosity.
She is survived by a daughter, Judy (Tim) Gould of Olivet; stepson, Larry (Margaret) Buskirk of Bellevue; and grandchildren, Ryan (Paula), Kristopher, Gretchen, Sean and Linsay Gould and Daniel and Scott Buskirk.
There will be no visitation. Graveside services were held Aug. 15 at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall with Pastor Daniel David officiating.
The family suggests memorial contributions to either Hospice of Jackson and Oaklawn or First Baptist Church of Marshall.
Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte.
