Search Archived Marriage Records
Douglas C. Woodley
55, of Charlotte, Iowa, the son of Olin and Geraldine (Gottman) Woodley. He was an OTR Truck Driver for 34 years, also he was employed by M.C. VanKampen of Grand Rapids, Missouri. He enjoyed oldies music, channel surfing and farming. He is survived by his wife Connie (Bartlett) of Charlotte, daughters Tamera (Rich) Murachek of Lewisville, Oklahoma, Lisa Woodley of Waynesville, Vermontville, 5 grandchildren, and sister Virginia Haven of Rolla Michigan with Mr. Tom Raymond officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Dolores Jeanette 'Dee' Mattern
of East Lansing, Illinois, the daughter of Ingolf and Lille (Swanson) Lundstrom. Dee worked as a travel agent. She is survived by her daughter Christine (Scott) Ginkens of Sugarland, Illinois and sister Ingrid Christman of Newport, Vermont. She was preceded in death by her husband James Mattern in 1993. A Memorial service was held at the University Club in East Lansing, Michigan, died Sunday, September 12, 2004. Mrs. Thompson was born February 28, 1930, in Dresden, TN, the daughter of Willie Franklin and Dessie Pearl (Bolton) Dilday. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Billie Lyle Thompson; daughters Barbara (Ray) Fountain of Lansing, Sherry (Gene) Spitz of Charlotte, and Cathy (Ken) Jones of Eaton Rapids; son Steven (Sandy) Thompson of Battle Creek; sisters Hazel Ward of Lansing and Bonnell Crabtree of Denver, CO; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Charles Bolinger officiating. Interment will be in Center Eaton Cemetery, Eaton Township. Visitation will be at 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Pray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Lyle Arthur Christiansen
69, of Vermontville, Michigan the son of Lawrence B. and Florence E. (Matteson) Christiansen. Lyle married Catherine Beal on July 14, 1986 in Potterville. He was an electrician for Oldsmobile for 35 years before his retirement in 1990. He was very involved in Potterville, Sherman of Charlotte, Robin (Melvin) Dixon of Pittsburg, Sherman of Haslett, Camila (John) Grider of Vermontville, Julie (Larry) Julson of Potterville, twin brother Nyle (Mary Lee) Christiansen of Delton, brothers Leland (friend Sandy) Christiansen of Michigan. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Eaton Community Hospice.
Howard Martin
Born in Chicago Michigan State College. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He retired after 35 years from the Michigan State University Anatomy Department. A memorial service will be held at Mayflower Congregational Church on Saturday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the loving caring Howard and the family received at Eaton Community Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard's memory can be made to the Potter Park Zoological Society, 1301 S. Michigan, died Monday, September 20, 2004. Mr. Nelson was born February 4, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan, died Monday, September 20, 2004. Mrs. Shumaker was born December 26, 1923 in Senecaville, Wisconsin, 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Bernard Russell Stambaugh in 1947 and second husband Orland Egbert Shumaker in 1987. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Tim Olson officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Thursday 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home.
Ruby A. Smith
77 of Charlotte, died Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the Bay Bluffs Medical Care Facility in Harbor Springs. Ms. Smith was born February 24, 1927 in Charlotte, Thompson of Charlotte, Kay (Doug) Babcock of Indian River, son Joseph (Margie) Smith of Gaylord, sisters,Thelma Simons of Charlotte, Valerie Lass of Lansing and brother John Raines of Charlotte, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Gresham Cemetery, Charlotte with Mr. R. Raymond Rossell officiating.
Loyd 'Buck' S. Cooper
age 82, of Charlotte, Mich., died Thursday, September 30, 2004, at Moore's Country Living in Charlotte, Mich. Mr. Cooper was born June 14, 1922, in Missaukee County, Michigan Sheriffs Association and enjoyed puttering around his home and trips up north. He is survived by special friends, Jack and Kimberly Stults of Charlotte, daughters, Sandra Ellen Trussell of Michigan the son of the late Loren Ellison and of the late Marie (Loomis) Ellison. He was Owner/Operator of a Party Store for many years and enjoyed helping people and working with his hands. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Ilene M. (Sharp) Ellison; Two Sons, Mr. Bruce (Mickie) Ellison, Jr. of Belding, MI., Mr. Brian (Michelle) Ellison of Lowell, MI., daughter, Mrs. Bonna Berge of Maryland, and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by younger brother Robert Ellison who died in the Vietnam War and son-in-law Steve Berge. Graveside service will be at Maple Hill Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2004 with Pastor Mark Lipscomb officiating. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Center of the West Berlin Wesleyan Church 5110 W. Portland Rd. Lake Odessa, MI., 48849 in memory of Bruce.
Geraldine J. 'Gerry' Jones
76 of Charlotte, died Sunday, October 3, 2004 at Moore's Foster Care Home in Charlotte. Mrs. Jones was born March 6, 1928 in Charlotte, the daughter of Elbridge and Irene Ruth (Hubbard) Harmon. She volunteered at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility for many years and enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, crossword puzzles, bingo, and lunch with cousins. She is survived by sons Terry (friend Donna) Jones and Garry (Carla) Jones, both of Charlotte, daughter Joyce Ann Hotchkiss of Las Vegas, step-son Wayne L. (Cathy) Jones of Litchfield, step-daughter Karen (George) Whitcomb of Olivet, 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne C. Jones on July 31, 1981. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Chuck Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Phyllis Darlene (Schlee) Conroy
49, of Potterville, Michigan, the daughter of Carl and Sally Schlee. Phyllis loved and spoiled her grandchildren and enjoyed writing letters and always had a listening ear. She loved her cat, enjoyed dancing and crocheting afghans. She is survived by her parents Carl and Sally Schlee of Potterville, sons David Hogarth, Frank Hogarth, and Corey Hogarth, 6 1/2 grandchildren, brothers William Schlee, Dennis Schlee, Kenneth Schlee, David Schlee, sister Carol Schlee, half-brothers Richard and Mike Green. She was preceded in death by first husband Rick Wagner, daughter Alicia Wagner, biological mother Barbara Van Epps, and sister Susan. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday and 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Care Free Medical, Inc. P.O. Box 300 Mason, MI., 48854.
Florence Mural Saylor
92, of Lansing, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Saylor, brother Ike Sheldon and sister Clara Jenkins. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2004 at the Potterville United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebecca Morrison officiating. Interment will be at Benton Township Cemetery in Potterville. Visitation will be 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Potterville United Methodist Church.
