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Ronald H. Captain
Ronald Hugh Captain, 66, of Charlotte, died Nov. 4, 2000.
Mr. Captain was born Nov. 13, 1933 in Mattawan, the son of Lewis and Jeanette (VanStelle) Captain. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as vice president of Marsh & McLennan in 1993. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, and especially his grandchildren. In his spare time, he raised ostriches.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Debbie (Michael) Addington of Charlotte and Tammy (Michael) Holbrook of Bath; one son, Rod of Michigan; seven grandchildren, Joe, Jamie, Erica, Samantha, Ryan, Nicholas and Jacob; one brother, Richard (Patricia) of Traverse City; two sister, Patricia Welch of Asheville, N.C. and MaryAnn McAuley of Franklin, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were Nov. 7 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with R. Raymond Rossell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heat Association.
Harry O. Card
Harry O. Card, age 76 of Riverview, FL, passed away Monday, June 26, 2000 under the care of LifePath Hospice. He was born in Eaton Rapids on June 27, 1923 to J. Manley and Imah Odell Card. He belonged to the Eaton Rapids Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. After serving in the Army from February 1943 to October 1945, he then joined his father in business in Card’s Food Locker. He retired in 1982 to Riverview, FL. Preceding him in death were his parents.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth of Riverview; sons, Christopher (Michelle), and Charles (Martha); 9 grandchildren, Billy, Ben, Kelly, Jason, Charlie, Cathy, Jenny, Dalton, Alexus and 1 great-grandchild, Mikayla, all of Virginia; his sister, Helen Hovis of Bay City, MI; and many nieces and nephews.
Donations in honor of Harry’s life may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609. Arrangements were made by Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, Riverview, FL.
Doris Carey
Doris Carey, 70, of Mulliken died June 7, 2000 at her home.
Mrs. Carey was born July 8, 1929 in Bentley, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bennett) Sivyer. She was a former Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lyle; one daughter, Ann (Eldon) Hall of Holt; two sons, Daniel (Cynthia) of Portland and Robert (Christine) of Climax; six grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Beebe of California and Margaret Sanders of Bay City; one brother, James Sivyer of Traverse City; and nieces and nephews.
Services were June 10 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Don Woolum of Mulliken United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken.
Lillian Carney
Lillian Carney, 78, of Dimondale, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000 in Lansing.
Mrs. Carney was born Jan. 16, 1922 in Spring City, Tenn., the daughter of James and Kathryn (Vincent) McClure. She was a member of the Vermontville Bible Church.
Surviving are her husband, William; son, William Larry (Christine) Carney of Gore, Okla.; daughters, Charlotte (James) Brace of Dowling, and Sharon (Richard) Gleason of Lansing; daughter-in-law, Shari Carney of Nashville; eight grandchildren; brothers, James, Ralph and Bobbie McClure, all of Hixon, Tenn.; sister, Mary Ellen Davis of Chattanooga, Tenn., Charlene Carney of Albertville, Ala., Joanne Patterson of Red Bank, Tenn., and Linda Holmes of Hixon, Tenn.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary in 1993; and sister, Manola in 1926.
Funeral services were held Oct. 23 at Vermontville Bible Church, with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Interment was at Dimondale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Awana program at the Vermontville Bible Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Inc., Charlotte.
Dorthy E. Carrigan
Dorthy Eileen Carrigan, 80, Vermontville die Sept. 22, 2000 at her residence.
Mrs. Carrigan was born March 17, 1920 in Spencerville, Ohio, the daughter of George and Rosa (Reynolds) Miller. She graduated from Spencerville High School in 1938, and served in the U.S Army from 1944 to 1946. She married Owen Carrigan Nov. 10, 1951 and they moved to Vermontville from Detroit in 1969. She enjoyed reading, sewing and being with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Owen of Vermontville; on e daughter, Eileen (Brice) Feighner; sons, Thomas of Tempe, Ariz.; five grandchildren; sister, Frances (Lester) Reeder of Spencerville; brother, Ned (Florence) Miller of Newark, Ohio; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brother, Lloyd Miller, Walter Miller and Mike Miller; and one sister, Lois Stose.
Services were Sept. 25 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, with Brice Feighner officiating. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, 313 Lansing St., Box 636, Charlotte, MI 48813.
Vera M. Carter
Vera Marie Carter, 87, formerly of Charlotte, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000 in Charlotte.
Mrs. Carter was born Dec. 3, 1913 in Eaton County, the daughter of Perry Alexander Parish and Effie May Lightner. She was past president of VFW Post 2406 Auxiliary, and enjoyed reading, embroidery and gardening.
Surviving are daughters, Patsy Carter and Clara Jean Morrison, both of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Mark Morrison, Patricia Morrison and Jon Morrison; and seven nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Carter in 1967.
Funeral services were held Dec. 23 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s /Dementia Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Ruther information may be available at www.legacy.com.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home Inc., Charlotte.
Steven Casey
Steven Carrol Casey, 49, of Millett died April 21, 2000.
Mr. Casey was born March 19, 1951 in Lansing, the son of Carrol and Mabel (Jewell) Casey. He was employed through the International Brotherhood of Electrician Workers Local #665.
Surviving are his aunts, Helen (Dwight) Heisler, Marion Casey and Viola Casey; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stanley Casey.
Graveside services were April 25 at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing, with the Rev. Chris Bigg officiating. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
More information may be available at www.legacy.com.
William Casey Jr.
William Edward Casey Jr., 69, of Charlotte, died March 31, 2000.
Mr. Casey was born March 15, 1931 in Benton Township, the son of William Casey Sr. and Helen (Bartholomew) Casey. He was an electronics technician for Oldsmobile, Wilcox-Gay, Abrams Instrument and for 20 years with the State of Michigan Department of Transportation. He attended Miers Elementary and graduated in 1948 from Charlotte High School. He was a member of the Eaton County Amateur Radio Club.
He is survived by his wife, Marion (Griffus); tow daughters, Lucinda Rose Casey of Potterville and Linnea Peter of Lansing; one son, William Casey III of Charlotte; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Maxine, Pauline, and Lucy, and three brothers, Roger, Peter and Carrol.
Services were April 3 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with the Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Margaret R. Chapman
Margaret R. “Peg” Chapman, of Charlotte, died Nov. 28, 2000.
Mrs. Chapman had made her home in Charlotte since 1947. She was a member of the First Congregational Church UCC and its Blanche Moyer Circle, a life member of the Auxiliary to the American Legion and the Auxiliary to the Michigan Optometric Association. She also belonged to the Auxiliary of Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Her family and friends will remember her for her kindness and generosity.
She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer (Andrew) Wheeler; one son, David (Laura); two grandchildren, Jennifer (Andrew) Wheeler and Jonathan Chapman; and one great-granddaughter, Madelynn Wheeler.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Wayne Chapman, and one granddaughter, Rosemary Chapman.
Cremation has taken place, with inturment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing. A memorial service was held Dec. 1 at Burkhead–Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Z. William Colson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregation Church UCC, Charlotte, or to the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1800 E. Grand River Ave., P.O. Box 30101, Lansing, MI 48909.
Bernice G. Charlefour
Bernice G. Charlefour, age 101 of Eaton Rapids, died Sunday, April 9, 2000 at a nursing home in Charlotte. She was born September 18, 1898 in Eaton Rapids Township, the daughter of Marcus and Eva (Cornish) Boody. Mrs. Charlefour was a retired clerk for the Vaughn’s Clothing Store in Eaton Rapids, and was a former teacher who had graduated from Kalamazoo Normal. She was a member of the Griffith United Methodist Church in rural Eaton Rapids, a life member of the Rebekah Sunshine Lodge #142 in Eaton Rapids, a member since 1918, and was the past president of the Rebekah Assembly of Michigan serving in 1945. She was also one of the founding members of the Eaton Rapids Senior Citizens organization. Preceding her in death were her parents; stepmother, Bernice Nadel Boody; husband, Colburn Charlefour; and daughter, Phyllis Miller.
Surviving are her son, Richard (Kathleen) Charlefour of Eaton Rapids; son-in-law, Donald “Deke” Miller of Eaton Rapids; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 12th at 1:00 p.m. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with Rev. Jack Fugate and Rev. Lambert McClintic officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Rebekah Memorial Service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening. For those desiring a memorial contribution may be made to the Griffith United Methodist Church Building Fund in memory of Bernice G. Charlefour.
