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Stuart Charles Chalker
84, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, the son of Charles and Hazel (Smith) Chalker. He was a boiler control repairman for the Lansing Board of Water and Light for 30 years. He served with the Army Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the Masons and the American Legion. He is survived by daughter Sharon Chalker of St. Johns, MI., and stepdaughters Mary Lou Lohr of San Diego, CA., and Kathy (Robb) Dickerson of Rogers, Arkansas, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2001 at South Church of the Nazarene 401 West Holmes Rd, Lansing, Michigan, died Friday, July 27, 2001. Mr. Vance was born April 9, 1925 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Clayton and Maggie (Taylor) Vance. He was a laborer at Owens-Ohio. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, fishing and collected coins and stamps. He is survived by his wife Gay (Kessinger) Vance; daughters Sue Vance of Dimondale; Brenda (Chuck) Tomlinson of Charlotte; Chris (Steve) Morris of Charlotte; Terri (Joe) Jenson of Charlotte; Rita Poyer of Bellevue; son William (Sue) Vance of Bellevue; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, sister Alpha Meadows of WV; brothers Dennis Vance, Leonard Vance, Jim Vance, Jack Vance, Garland Vance, Bob Vance all of WV; Jerry Vance of FL, Cecil Vance of IL. He was preceded in death by brothers Clinton Vance and Charles Vance and sisters Retha Facemyer and Ruth Linville and son-in-law Brian Poyer. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan died Saturday, August 11, 2001 a result of a motorcycle accident. Mr. Frei was born October 13, 1971 in Lansing, Michigan State University. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughters, a great and loyal friend to many. He was an avid motorcycle fan and raised money for the St.Vincent Home for Children through the Survivors Motorcycle Charity Run. He is survived by daughters Chelsie, Mackenzi and Hannah, his parents, sister Courteney Frei, and grandfather John Budziak. Funeral mass will be 11:00 AM Monday at St. Mary Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Visitation will be 6-9 Sunday, August 12 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Home for Children.
Hildred Rosalie Bowser
85 of Charlotte, Vermontville, Thompson of Charlotte, Maxine (Zack) Beard of Battle Creek brother Merlin (Martha) Stevens of Sun City, Michigan, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Mr. Carter was born March 17, 1915, in Eaton County, Carter of Plainwell, daughters Rosealie (Larry) Demarest of Union City, Joan Lawrence of Michigan, died September 14, 2001 at Mid Michigan, the son of Stanley and Foy (Parshall) Wells. He is survived by his brother Kenneth (Marianna) Wells of Charlotte, sister Hilda Davis of Charlotte and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 19 at Center Eaton Cemetery in Charlotte, with Pastor Elbert Householder officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Lawrence or Eaton Community Hospice. Envelopes are available at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Florence Vitale
85, of Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse and Lillian (Howard) Woodman. She is survived by sons Robert Vitale of Lansing and Mark of Olivet, daughters Vicki (John) Bradford of Dimondale, Arizona, step-son Guy Vitale of Albion, step-daughter Virginia Whittum of Albion, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother Clyde Woodman of Mulliken, sister Sadie Lynd-Hager of Grand Ledge and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Vitale in 1983, step-daughter Ana Willoughby and step-son Ralph Vitale. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2001 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Dr. Carol R. Spangenberg officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Manor Nursing Home or the St. John Episcopal Church of Charlotte.
Gale C. Good
85 of Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Clarence A. and Julia May (Ingersoll) Good. He had immense compassion for his family and took care of his wife for the last five years. He was a very honest man with a fantastic sense of humor, loved fishing on Lacy Lake and playing shuffleboard and his love of travel took him to every state except Hawaii and Alaska. Mr. Good was a retired truck driver for the Dana Corporation. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Inez (Breidinger), sons Gayland D. Good of Charlotte, Edward Lee, and Ivan L. Good of Lansing, Loren A. Evans of Muncie, Minnesota; brothers James Good of Zephyr Hills, Michigan, died September 17, 2001 in Jackson. Ms. Hughson was born June 19, 1966 in Lansing, Arizona, father James (Jean) Michael of Evart, Michigan died Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Mr. Davis was born May 11, 1940, in Charlotte, Indiana, 3 grandchildren, Shane, Jacqualyn and Shanandua Rust. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 21 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 7-9 PM at the funeral home.
Elena S. Rodriguez
87, of Charlotte, Michigan, Juanita (Ernest) Means of Charlotte, son Jose "Joe" (Sandra) Rodriguez, 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan, daughter Angelita and 3 brothers. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2001 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte with Father Bennett Constantine officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Visitation will be Sunday 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church Building Fund.
Irel R. Berryhill
64 of Charlotte, died Thursday September 21, 2001. Mr. Berryhill was born May 25, 1937 in Detroit Illinois. Mr Berryhill was preceded in death by a son Eric in 1984. Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Monday at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor David Brooks officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday at the funeral home. If desired memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Duane Coon
age 57 of Charlotte died Saturday September 22, 2001. Mr. Coon was born August 4, 1944 in Lakeview, the son of Neil and Burnetta (Gill). Mr. Coon is survived by his wife Linda, Daughters Dani (Leon) McAdams of Dewitt, Jenny Coon of Charlotte; son Charles (Patti) Coon of Charlotte, Grandaughters Macy and Keeley Coon and his mother Burnetta Coon of Lake Odessa. He was predeceased by his father Neil and brother Beryl Coon, Duane was a driver for General Motors Company until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed many varied interests including drag racing, tractor pulls, and more recently computers and fishing. Funeral services will be Wednesday 10 AM at the Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry Slivensky officiating. The family will receive visitors Monday 7-9, and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.