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Janice Ann Hunt
Janice Ann Hunt of Lansing, formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI, age 64, passed away in Lansing August 2, 2010. She was born in Eaton Rapids, November 1, 1945, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Frances (Coon) Hunt. She was an Eaton Rapids High school graduate. She worked for the Lake Trust Bank, formerly the State Employees Credit Union. Janice enjoyed going out for dinner with her family and friends. She collected bears and the Peanuts and Garfield characters. Janice also enjoyed reading books.
She is survived by her sisters, Joan Ottney of Eaton Rapids, Mary Kuhn of Madison, AL; nieces, Sandra (Chris) Taylor of AL, Johanna Kuhn of FL. Janice was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were held, Friday August 6, 2010 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3100 West Rd. Suite 110 East Lansing, MI 48823.
Harold V. Hussey, Sr.
Harold Vernon Hussey, Sr. - Beverly Hills, Fla., 83, died on Friday, April 16, 2010. He was born on May 27, 1926 in his parents’ home in Largo, Fla. Harold was the youngest of the Hussey children. He grew up working in his father’s sawmill in Largo, At a young age he learned how to cast net fish and that was when his love began for fishing. He quickly earned the nickname Mullet which he never lost. He and his brother-in-law owned a service station in Tarpon Springs, Fla. In 1953 he moved to Michigan and began working for General Motors. He loved to swim, travel, hunt and fish. He retired from General Motors Plant 1, in Lansing, Mich. He moved back to Florida after retirement, this was always considered his home. He was a member of the Gulf-to-Lake Church, in Crystal River, Fla.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, John Simeon Hussey and Ethel Leona (Holder) Hussey; one step-sister, and 15 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen June (White) Hussey. Harold’s children are, Diana (Robert) Moore of Safety Harbor, Fla., Paula (James) VanDorpe, of Charlotte, Mich., Gail (Dennis) Carr, Edgewood, Ky., Harold “Butch” (Jeanne) Hussey Jr., Nashville, Mich.; step-children, Kathy (Pierre) Alix, Titusville, Fla.; grandchildren: Theresa VanDorpe, Charlotte, Mich., Michelle (Ryan) Stubblefield, Charlotte, Mich., Mindy (Leon) Cleary, Florence, Ky., Sgt. Michael Barrett, Independence, Ky., Joseph Barrett, Edgewood, Ky., Casey Hussey, Charlotte, Mich., Cody (Andera) Hussey, Lindsey Hussey, Charlotte, Mich., Chantel Alix, Chesterfield, Va., Chase (Katie) Alix, Midlothian, Va. and 10 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Fero Funeral Home, 5955 North Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills, Fla. 34465 on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Lloyd Bertine officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to “In Memory of Harold Hussey Sr.” @ Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, 321 E. Harris, Charlotte, MI 48813.
David W. Huva
David Wayne Huva, 68, of Charlotte, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2010. In March of 1942, he was born to William and Dortha (Van Pelt) Huva in Wauseon, Ohio. Graduated from Wauseon High School and DeVries College where he studied radio engineering. His career in radio started at WPLB in Greenville and continued for 37 years at WCER in Charlotte. He was a deeply religious man who never wore it on his sleeve, he simply lived it. He belonged to the First Lutheran Church where he was very active. He was a HAM radio enthusiast and was a regular Red Cross Blood donor with over 15 gallons donated.
He is survived by: his wife of 47 years, Marjorie (Peake) Huva; his son, David Wayne Huva II of Charlotte; his daughter, Bethann Alice (Joseph) Duffy of Ann Arbor; grandson, David Huva IIIl step-grandchildren, Sean and Allison Duffy; step-great grandchild, Emory Duffy and his sister, Phyllis Herman of Montpelier, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dortha Huva and his brother, Richard Huva.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 28,2010 at the First Lutheran Church, 500 E. Shepherd St., Charlotte, with Pastor Timothy Olson officiating. Interment was in the Brush Ridge Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may go to the First Lutheran Church, Eaton Community Hospice or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Gerald Devere Ide
Gerald Devere Ide was born to Oris Glenn and Mary Briggs Ide on January 29, 1924, in Cadillac, Michigan. His death was August 8, 2010, in Craig, CO. He was the oldest of five boys and one girl. He was married to Jeanne Marie Mullally on July 24, 1954. They had two children. Jerry Ide was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Jeanne; his brother, Herb; sister, Norma Jean; and a grandson, Adam.
Jerry Ide was amazing before he ever left high school. He graduated 2nd in his class and was also the Class President. He continued his studies while in the Army Air Corps, taking navigator and weatherman training. From there, he went to the University of Michigan, and then completed his Masters at New York University - where he graduated in the top ten of his class. He had earned money toward college by picking cherries each summer in Traverse City, Michigan. He fell in love with Traverse City and the East Bay, where he returned over and over again during his life.
Early on, he went to work at JC Penney’s as a Manager. The job took him to Highland Park, Michigan, where he broke the rules and dated an employee that he couldn’t get out of his mind. He married her seven months later. The family landed in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, where he had a family clothing store that he owned and operated for 25 years.
University of Michigan was his team. He would watch the games with his wife, Jeanne, and his best friends, Pete and Donna. They got crazy with the blue and gold colors of U of M, during the Rose Bowl games in particular. Some of his happiest moments were when the four of them tailgated to the U of M football games.
What I want everyone to know about Jerry Ide… is something many people already know - it’s his kindness. When he owned his clothing store in Eaton Rapids, he gave credit lines to people that he doubted would ever pay. He helped the Homes filled with children through the VFW. He was president of the Chamber of Commerce. He was sought after for Mayor of the Town, and in retirement, he ran a Food Bank in Tennessee for 12 years. He said of all the work he had done in his life, this was the best. He interviewed people for help-talking to people that lived on the street, people with addictions, people of all races and backgrounds - and he was kind, fair, and compassionate to all. He was kind to anyone he ran into, always. He had time to talk - always. He was never too busy for anyone.
Jerry enjoyed meeting people. He loved to be included in everything. He enjoyed life and people. There were “extra” people at every holiday meal. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Traverse City, as well as the time he had in Canada, India and China.
Gerald Devere Ide is survived by his daughter, Tracy M. (Mike) Sheldon-Elzey in Craig, CO; his son, Terry J. (Shari) Ide in Adrian, MI; his grandsons, Matthew b. Sheldon of Craig, Jason Ide of Arian, Brandon Ide of Adrian; and two step-grandchildren, Brett Auwaerter of Craig and Jennifer Auwaerter of Houston.. He is also survived by brothers, Harold Ide of Michigan, Dwayne (Sherri) Ide of UP, Michigan, and Keith (Jacque) Ide of Florida. He has many nieces nephews and cousins spread throughout the country.
Jerry Ide was an example: as to how to live life with compassion towards others, how to be open-minded and fair, how to live with Faith, how to contribute to your community, and how to love unconditionally. His family has many, many wonderful memories to help them go forward, however, he will be deeply missed.
Jacqueline Ireland
Jacqueline Ireland, 74, of Battlefield, MO, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010. She was born June 17, 1936 in Muir, Mich., the daughter of John and Norma Eckley. She was employed by the State of Michigan Corrections Department for 20 years.
She will be missed greatly by her two daughters, Kimberly (Rich) Campbell of Battlefield, MO and Tracy Morgan of Saranac, MI. She was the “best Nana ever” to three granddaughters, Cori Clark, Lauren Gierzak, Leeza Gierzak and two grandson, Jon Clark and Riley Morgan. She was also blessed with one great grandson, Daniel Clark and a great granddaughter, Layla LaFay and another great granddaughter “on the way”. She brought joy and laughter to everyone she met and was a friend who would always be there to help, listen and love unconditionally. She lived in Kiwanis Manor in Charlotte for eight years and flourished with the love and friendships she was surrounded by. A memorial luncheon will be held this spring at North Plains Church in Muir.
Joseph P. Jacobs
Joseph “Yo Yo” Patrick Jacobs, 60, of Bellevue, died Thursday, August 12, 2010. He was born August 12, 1950 in Carson City, Mich., the son of John and Eva (Lowe) Jacobs and they both preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Mariah Jacobs and Jeremiah Damer; brothers, Michael (Shelley) Jacobs, Francis (Carolyn) Jacobs; sister, Ruth (Richard) Gingrich; several nieces and nephews including great nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Anthony Jay Stewart, Devin Michael Stewart, Helena Lynn Jonckhere; special friends, Randy and Karla Ettinger and son, Corbin.
Joe was employed by Motor Wheel and for the past 16 years by Ad-Tech. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the Navy on the U.S.S. Ogden and was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, as well as the Eagles. Joe was a sportsman, loving to golf, fish and hunt.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Jensen officiating. Interment was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation.
John D. Jensen
John D. Jensen, 46, of Vermontville, died Monday, October 25, 2010. He was a line worker at Spartan Motors in Charlotte. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.
Barbara Collingsworth Johnson
Barbara Collingsworth Johnson (BC), 64, of Dimondale, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 after a courageous battle of 14 years with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). She was born September 19, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Howard and Alice (Sessions) Hile. BC grew up on a farm south of Ionia. She was the speech and drama teacher for Charlotte Public Schools, directing the annual student play and other small plays throughout the year. She also created close relationships with her students and was dedicated to helping them develop their full potential. She retired in 2000. BC helped with blood drives at school, herself being a 60-pint donor with the Red Cross, and encouraging others to donate. She was on the design team of Charlotte Performing Arts Center, a former board member of Eaton County United Way, worked with the Peer Resistance Leader Program and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) doing mock accident scenes.
She is survived by her son, William “Willie” Collingsworth of Dimondale; mother, Alice Hile of Ionia; brother, Jim (Kay) Hile of Lansing and her special caregiver, Deborah Loveland of Charlotte.
The family will receive visitors Monday, December 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. Funeral and Affirmation Celebration will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Charlotte Performing Arts Center with Reverend Steve Ezop officiating. A private interment will be at a later date in Letts Cemetery on Peck Lake Road in Ionia. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to A.L.S. of Michigan or The C.P.S. Education Foundation for Arts.
John D. Johnson
John Daniel “J.D.” Johnson, a 55-year resident of Charlotte, was born in Buchanan, Mich. Jan. 9, 1918 the son of Arthur and Gertrude Johnson. A graduate of Michigan State College (MSU) - B.S. in Agriculture in 1940. He taught Vocational Agriculture for four years before joining the MSU Extension Staff in 1945. J.D. served as the f-H Club Agent then as Berrien County Extension Director. He earned an M.S. degree in 1953 and then accepted a two-year assignment as Livestock Specialist in Medellin, Colombia, S.A. In 1955 he returned to Michigan and served MSU as Eaton County Extension Agent and later as Director. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Charlotte and was a founding member and past President of Charlotte Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Manor.
He, with his wife Sybil, enjoyed hosting a farmer’s tour to Europe in 1980. A world traveler, he hosted People to People Farm tours to South America, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines. He retired in 1976 after 31 years with MSU Extension spending most winters in Texas, Florida, Arizona or California.
He passed quietly into the presence of his Savior on April 27, 2010.
He was preceded by his wife, Sybil, of sixty four years and his brother, Walter.
He is survived by two brothers, Robert (Barbara) and Reese (Peggy) and one sister, Ruth (Elmer) Duval, his son Ronald (of Ludington) and daughter Janice Wiltshire (of Charlotte), five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 30, 2010 at the First Baptist Church, 1110 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI with Rev. Robin Crouch officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church, Sparrow Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
