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EAVES, DARLENE SUE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, September 9, 1999
Belding - Darlene Sue EAVES, 52, of Fenwick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at her home Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 17, 1946, in Greenville.
Darlene received a bachelor of arts degree from Saginaw Valley University in 1974. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1039, serving as president in 1997-1998.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence LAKE and Vivian LAKE NORRIS; one son, Jason Anthony WINTERS; and one grandson, Anthony Ray WINTERS.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth EAVES; three sons, John WINTERS of Fenwick, Dennis WINTERS and Nicholas EAVES, both of Belding; one daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Michael ARNTZ of Belding; eight grandchildren, Jeremy, Cassandra, Joshua, Matthew, Ariel and Savannah WINTERS, Jessica and Mikayla ARNTZ; one brother and sister-in-law, Arden and Jeanne LAKE of Carson City; two sisters, Sheila WHORLEY of Hastings, Sharon LAKE of Alpine, Texas; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding.
A memorial service will be conducted by the FOE Auxiliary on Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Art Ehrman Cancer Fund through Fraternal Order of Eagles. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ECKERT, GARY M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, July 6, 1999
Greenville - Gary M. ECKERT, 46, of East Colby Road, Stanton, died Friday, July 2, 1999, at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, from complications of a bone marrow transplant.
He was born Dec. 10, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Elmer and Evelyn ALLEN ECKERT.
He graduated from Montabella High School in 1971 and Alma School of Practical Nursing in 1973.
He was employed by the State of Michigan Department of Corrections, and Ionia County Health Department. He was a member of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do, receiving the Two Don black belt.
On June 19, 1971, in Shepherd, he married Judy E. SINKO.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, and sons, Troy and Cody ECKERT of Stanton; his parents, Elmer and Evelyn ECKERT of Six Lakes; one brother and sister-in -law, Steve and Diana ECKERT of Six Lakes; one half brother and his wife, Robert W. and Lynn DIETRICH of Laingsburg; his parents-in-law, Mitchell and Alice SINKO of Williamsburg; three sisters-in-law and their spouses, Christine and Kim HAMLIN of Farwell, Michelle and Douglas WHITE of Williamsburg, Cheryl and Matt DEAL of Englewood, Fla.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mr. Eckert's sons' education fund or to the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ECKERT, LEONA M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, February 19, 1999
Howard City - Leona M. ECKERT, 67, of Morley, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 16, 1932, in Morley, the daughter of James and Adeline CARR STAFFEN.
She attended Morley High School and also attended Central Michigan to earn a teaching degree. Leona taught school for 29 years before retiring in 1986.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence; her mother Adeline STAFFEN of Morley; one son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Jan ECKERT of Morley; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Dan CANNON of Rockford, Lauri and Dennis WEBSTER of LeRoy; seven grandchildren; two brothers, John STAFFEN of Wyoming, Carl STAFFEN of Lawrence; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, with the Rev. Ronald Wynn and the Rev. Roger Cooper officiating. Burial is in the Aetna Cemetery.
Visitation is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and prior to services Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials to the Big Rapids Home Hospice may be left at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EDMISTON, FRED
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, April 16, 1999
Grand Rapids - Fred EDMISTON, 84, currently of Greenville, pased away Thursday, April 15, 1999.
He was born on May 29, 1914 in Macado.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice; two brothers, Charles and Howard; two sisters, Elizabeth EARNS and Jenny HORNING; and two stepsons, Gene and Rod EDING.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl; a daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and Jim GRIFFITH; three grandsons, Steve, David and Brian MOTT; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Sandra and Tom MADDEN, Joann and Tommy ST. PIERRE; two stepdaughters-in-law, Ellen and Sandra EDING; eight stepgrandchildren and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 3 p.m. Saturday at the Wyoming Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2580 44th Street SW, Wyoming, with the Rev. William McMillan officiating.
Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Garden.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EDSALL, JOSEPH H.
Greenville Independent, Greenville, MI-August 23, 1922
J. H. Edsall Passes at Age of 85
Ill only few days, veteran retired business man answers last call.
Joseph H. Edsall, father of Percy D. Edsall, local postmaster, passed away last Wednessday evening, quietly and peacefully, at the home of his son and only child. He was a man who formed a connecting link between the present and the distant past, when the country was new, the pleasures simple and the community life far more important and far more closely interwoven than it is today.
Mr. Edsall was born at Ithaca, N.Y., on Jan. 21, 1837, coming to Greenville early in July, 1868, since which time he has resided here continuously excepting a brief period of a few months spent in Dakota in 1882, when that state was thrown open to settlement, he being one of the many from this region who took out a homestead and tree claim.
Mr. Edsall's introduction to the people of Greenville was as manager of the then new Merritt House, a three story wooden structure standing on the southeast corner of Lafayette and Montcalm streets, which was destroyed by fire not many months after Mr. Edsall severed his connection with it. But few of those who now live here remember it. After leaving the hotel work, Mr. Edsall engaged in the restaurant business, in which he continured, in various locations, until he reached the age of seventy, when he retired permantntly.
Those whose residence here dates back far enough well remember how clean, bright and orderly Mr. Edsall's different places of business were. Edsall's restaurant was always a credit to the city, a place of which every resident felt proud and for which no one ever had occasion to apologize. As a caterer he was unexcelled.
Mr. Edsall always had hosts of friends, not confined to those of his own generation, but found among those of all ages and conditions. He was kind, sympathetic and genial, and never, even to the last, lost his interest in the clean and wholesome pleasures and amusements of the young. While his body gradually succumbed to the growing infirmities of the years, his heart remained fresh and his mind vigorous to the end.
No obituary of Mr. Edsall would be complete without mention of the unusually strong and touching affection existing between him and his son. There are few of his day and age who would be so missed by the people of Greenville and vicnity as Joseph H. Edsall will be.
EDWARDS, FRANCES C.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, September 28, 1999
Belding - Frances C. EDWARDS, 56, of Belding, passed away today, Sept. 27, 1999, at her home.
She was born May 12, 1943, in Coral, one of 14 children, to Glen and Mary Helen SWITZER SMITH.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence EDWARDS of Belding; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Michael CRAWFORD of Stanton; one son, Wayne EDWARDS of Belding; three sisters, Marian BIER of Belding, Fern SANDERS of Bitely, Nancy GUTHERIE of Walhalla; three brothers, Donald SMITH of Howard City, Clayton SMITH of Coral, Richard SMITH of Howard City; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both parents and three sisters, Gretchen EDSENGA, Bonnie BRIGGS and Faith OWEN.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Clayton Smith officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Belding.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Gratiot County. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EHLE, ADA FROST (LOREE)
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SHERIDAN-Ada Frost Ehle, 103, of 386 W. Fenwick Road, Fenwick, died Wednesday, July 16, 1986, at Belding Christian Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of the Fenwick area, she was born there July 5, 1883, to Henry and Amanda (Chapman) Loree. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Monta Frost, in 1955, and her second husband, Gordon Ehle, in 1967. A daughter, Marjorie Loper, also preceded her in death in 1981. She was a former member of the Fenwick Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Edward (Beatrice) Frost of Fenwick; a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Thelma) Phelps of Cannonsburg; 9 grandchildren and several (19) great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home in Sheridan with Interment in Clear Lake Cemetery. The Rev. William VanKleeck officiating.
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EICKENROTH, HELEN M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, December 7, 1999
Belding - Helen M. EICKENROTH, 66, of Belding, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at her home.
She was born Sept. 14, 1933, in Traverse City, the daughter of Thomas and Marian HAYWOOD RICHARD.
Helen was employed at the Belding Christian Nursing Home for 30 years and retired in 1994.
She is survived by her children, Mary MAYS of Belding, Betty and Ross CARTER of Nashville, Mich., Larry and Linda EICKENROTH of Belding, Duane and Wendie EICKENROTH of Beulah; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, June and Bill COUNSLIOR of Kaleva; and one brother, Delmer RICHARD of Empire.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Leon RICHARD and Levi KITCHEN.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Otisco Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EK, LAWRENCE A.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, April 6, 1999
Sheridan - Lawrence A. EK, 84, 5199 W. Colby Road, Sidney, passed away Sunday, April 4, 1999, at Sunbelt Health Care Center, Zephyrhills, Fla.
He was born July 31, 1914, in Sidney Township, Montcalm County, the son of August and Jennie JOHNSON EK.
Mr. EK was a longtime resident of the Sidney area. He was a member of Nevins Lake Church and retired from Gibson's in 1976.
He married Marian L. MAIN on May 30, 1940, at Stanton.
He is survived by his wife, Marian L. EK; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Joanne EK of Stanton; one daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Jeff VOTAW ov Mill Creek, Wash.; five grandchildren, Jeff and Rebecca EK, Shanda and Kevin STAUFFER, Jennifer and Jason WINKLER, Sharon and Daniel BLISS, Brian and Rio VOTAW; and one great-granddaughter, Sydney Anne STAUFFER.
He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers and sisters, Lillian CULBERTSON, Elmer EK, Hildur WAID, Ralph EK, Thelma SWARTZ, Robert EK and Norma WEST.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Bob Goodenough officiating. Interment will be in McBride Cemetery.
Visitatiion will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial considerations to Nevins Lake Church.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ELDRIDGE, RUSSEL O.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, April 27, 1999
Sheridan - Russel O. ELDRIDGE, 75, 3515 Stanton Road NE, Stanton, passed away Monday, April 26, 1999, at his home.
He was born June 16, 1923, in Stanton, to Harry and Anna FICK ELDRIDGE.
He married Phyllis A. on July 11, 1946, at Angola, Ind. She preceded him in death on March 9, 1998. He also was preceded in death by his parents, his stepparents, Ray and Doris SMITH; two brothers, Clarence and Albert ELDRIDGE; two sisters, Ethel HETHERINGTON and Esther ALMON.
Mr. ELDRIDGE was a lifelong resident of the Stanton area. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW Post 5065, Sheridan, and retired from Hitachi, Edmore, in 1983.
He is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sharon and Earl BLAISDELL, Carol RITTER, all of Stanton, Mary ELDRIDGE, Janice and John CRANMER, all of Montague; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sharon ELDRIDGE of Stanton, Kenneth ELDRIDGE of Edmore; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Reitha ELDRIDGE of Vestaburg, Marcia HENRY of Ludington; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with the Rev. Rolla Timmons officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan, with military rites by VFW Post 5065.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ELDRIDGE, WALTER H.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, March 4, 1999
Crystal - Walter H. ELDRIDGE, 88, Crystal, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
He was born June 20, 1910, in Crystal, to Bert A. and Clara M. GROOM ELDRIDGE.
He married Ida F. LATOR on Aug. 24, 1946, in Lansing.
He was a lifetime area dairy farmer. He formerly served on the township board of review and Carson City-Crystal Area School Board.
He is survived by his wife, Ida of Crystal; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene B. and Gary COLEGROVE of Davison, Evelyn and Michael SCHAITEL of Seattle, Wash.; and one grandson, Erik COLEGROVE of Davison.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal, with the Rev. Ried Martin officiating. Interment will be in Crystal Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ELLIOTT, DENNIS J.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 15, 1999
Howard City - Dennis J. ELLIOTT, 44, Bosque Farms, N.M., formerly of Howard City, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 30, 1954, in Lakeview, the son of James and Elaine CONOVER ELLIOTT.
During his working years he worked in the heating and insulation business.
He is survived by one son, Michael ELLIOTT of Howard City; his stepmother, Ruth ELLIOTT of Howard City; three brothers, Don ELLIOTT of Howard City, Ron ELLIOTT of Stanwood, Larry ELLIOTT of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, with Pastor Mark Mitchell officiating. Interment will be in Reynolds Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to services on Wednesday.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ELLIOTT-PALIN, IOLA G.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 8, 1999
Owosso - Iola G. ELLIOTT-PALIN, 83, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior in Kerrville, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999.
Mrs. ELLIOTT-PALIN was the daughter of Fritz and Bernice CHAFFEE NIXON DAWSON, born Dec. 11, 1915.
She graduated from Corunna High School in 1932 and the Pilgrim Hliness Seminary in 1938 in Owosso, majoring in theology and minoring in public speaking. She was an American Red Cross home nursing instructor and graduated as an American Red Cross nursing aide. She was a member of the Michigan and Florida Business and Professional Women, the Women's Republican Club and Doric Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Belding.
Prior to 1954, she worked for 20 years closely associated with The Owosso Argus Press as a part-time employee. She worked assisting her late husband, Arthur G. ELLIOTT, when he was the circulation manager of The Owosso Argus Press.
In 1954, with the help of J.E. CAMPBELL, owner of The Argus, Mr. and Mrs. ELLIOTT were able to purchase The Belding Banner News in Belding. They worked side by side as co-owner and publisher until Mr. ELLIOTT'S sudden death in 1961. In October of that year, Mrs. ELLIOTT sold the newspaper.
Mrs. ELLIOTT was deputy city clerk-treasurer in Belding from 1962 to 1964. She continued with various types of employment until 1970, when she moved to New Port Richey, Fla., where she worked as a church secretary. She met and married A. Cecil PALIN of Thomasville, Ga. They moved to Haines City, Fla., until illness forced them to break up housekeeping and Mrs. PALIN moved to be close to her daughter near Houston, Texas, in October 1995. In October 1998, she moved with her daughter and husband to Kerrville, Texas.
Iola was the very proud and loving mother of Peggy A. ROSE of Hemet, Calif., and Josephine K. BAREMORE of Kerrville, Texas. She also is survived by her husband, A. Cecil PALIN, and daughter, Mary VARN and husband Ronad of Tampa, Fla.; son-in-law, Bob BAREMORE of Kerrville; and former son-in-law, Bruce ROSE of Nevada. Mrs. ELLIOTT-PALIN leaves seven loving grandchildren, Michael Elliott BAREMORE of Hendersonville, Tenn., Arthur C. ROSE and wife, Patricia, of Newburg, Ore., Jason C. ROSE and wife, Debra, of Simi Valley, Calif., Sherri M ACEVEDO and husband, Hector, of Boys Town, Neb., Russell C. ROSE and George C. ROSE of Hemet, Calif.
She is prececeased by grandson Jerold C. ROSE.
Mrs. ELLIOTT-PALIN had the joy of being a great-grandmother to 11 great-grandchildren, Christopher ROSE, David ACEVEDO, Rachel ROSE, Olivia ACEVEDO, Ryan ROSE, Brandon ROSE, AnaLisa ACEVEDO, A. J. ROSE, Jerry Tanner ROSE, Sean ROSE, and Patrick ROSE.
In the past 10 years, Iola suffered monumental health issues from two brain surgeries, two heart attacks, two strokes, heart failure, diaetes and Parkinson's disease. "Through it all," her faith in God did not waiver as she looked forward to what lay before her as a believer in Jesus Christ, her Lord. She has left a beautiful legacy of unconditional love with her only heart's desire and prayer that one day, her family would meet her in Heaven on Resurrection Day. "Whether by life or by death, for me to live is Christ and to die is gain."
Services for Mrs. ELLIOTT-PALIN were this morning at the Jennings & Lyons Funeral Home, Owosso. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ELLIS, MURIEL LINCOLN
Daily News, Greeville, MI, August 15, 1970
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EMERY, MARGARET M. "PEG"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, December 27, 1999
Greenville - Margaret M. "Peg" EMERY, 86, formerly of South Greenville Road, Greenville, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at her residence at Heather Hills Retirement Village, Grand Rapids.
She was born in Hesperia on Feb. 14, 1913, the daughter of Duncan and Margaret BUSH MC CALLUM.
Peg was a retired school teacher, having taught in Greenville Public and Central Montcalm Publich Schools for 36 years. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Greenville, Princess Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and a charter member of the Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a women's educators society.
She and Walter EMERY married in 1938. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1984. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Mac MC CALLUM in 1979.
She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth MESSNER of Ann Arbor; her two nieces, Charlotte OLSON of Muskegon, Margaret SLIMON of Enumclaw, Wash.; her two great-nieces, Mary Beth HAMMER of Chelsea, Leslie IOCOLUCCI of Vaughn, Wash.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at First Congregational Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Jerrold T. Jones officiating. Burial will be in East Hesperia Cemetery, Hesperia.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Greenville, Flat River Community Library or the Salvatiion Army.
Arrangements are by the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ERRIDGE, MARCELLE E.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, August 16, 1999
Sheridan - Marcelle E. ERRIDGE, 74, of 2644 Evergreen Road, Stanton, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids.
She was born April 5, 1925, in Canada, the daughter of Armand and Lucienna CHENEVERT PEPIN.
She was married on June 21, 1947, in Ypsilanti, to R.L. "Pat" ERRIDGE.
Mrs. ERRIDGE was a resident of the Sheridan-Stanton area since 1973, formerly of Ypsilanti. She was a member of the Stanton Legion Auxiliary and the Sheridan VFW Auxiliary.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Herb SPAULDING of Ann Arbor, Joanne ERRIDGE and Ron WILLIAMS of Stanton; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Iva BURGE-ERRIDGE of Howell; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Adrian and Ben BAILEY of Ypsilanti; several nieces and nehews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. "Pat" ERRIDGE on Nov. 19, 1979.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Kenneth Harger of Shiloh Community Church officiating. In accordance with Mrs. Erridge's wishes, cremation has already taken place. Final interment of her cremains will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan.
At the request of the family there will be no visitation.
The family suggests memorial considerations to the Stanton Legion Auxiliary.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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ESBAUGH, JOHN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Howard City - John ESBAUGH, 77, Trufant, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 19, 1921, in Grand Rapids, the son of William and Margaret MC KNIGHT ESBAUGH.
During his working years he was employed for 28 years as a cable locator for Michigan Bell, retiring in 1983. He was a past commander of the AmVets 126, Grand Rapids, a life member for 38 years of the American Legion 258, Furniture City, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge, Greenville, and the Disabled Vets.
He married Patsy PAEPKE in 1973. She survivies along with one stepson, John PAEPKE of Pierson; three grandchildren, Brandi PAEPKE of Big Rapids, Chad PAEPKE of Amble and his friend Michelle, Amber PAEPKE of Bailey; the mother of his grandchildren, Debbie BOWEN of Bailey; one sister-in-law, Mick ESBAUGH of Wyoming; two nieces and one nephew, Bill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frank.
Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Clara Catholic Church, Coral, with the Rev. Joe Kenshol as celebrant. Burial will be in Pierson Cemetery.
Memorials to Big Rapids Area Home Hospice may be left at the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with rosary being held at 8.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EURICK, MELVIN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 18, 1999
Howard City - Melvin EURICK, 77, Howard City, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, at his residence.
He was born Sept 25, 1921, in Cato Township, the son of Arthur and Jessie KOMING EURICK.
During his working years he was employed by the Montcalm County Road Commission from which he retired afer 38 years of service.
He is survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Doris and George STEVENSON of Howard City; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1998; and one daughter, Mary Lou, in 1985.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, with Pastor Mark Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery.
Memorials to the Amercian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home where friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to services on Tuesday.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EVANS, GERALD M. "JERRY"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Stanton - Gerald M. "Jerry" EVANS, 70, of 4708 Hillis Road, Stanton, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at his home.
He was born April 25, 1929, in Muskegon, the son of Merlin B. and Eleanor L. MAHLICH EVANS.
He was married Sept. 20, 1952, in Angola, Ind., to Leona E. GULDNER.
Mr. EVANS was a lifelong resident of the Stanton area. He was a U.S.Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from Frigidaire.
He is survived by his wife, Leona E. EVANS; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Keith MEILLEUR of Stanton, Lisan and Ronald MIER of Belding; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dan and Deb EVANS of Stanton, Michael and Virginia EVANS of Greenville, Mitchell EVANS of Stanton; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; and one sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Dell HADLEY of Stanton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Duane E. EVANS in 1983.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton, with Pastor Bob Goodenough officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Entrican.
Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial considerations to Hospice.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EVANS, JACOB EUGENE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, April 10, 1999
Ionia - Jacob Eugene EVANS, infant son of Daniel and Irene MELCHERT EVANS of Carson City, passed away at birth on Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Ionia County Memorial Hospital, Ionia.
He is survived by his parents; one brother, Joshua; grandparents, Joe and Becky MELCHERT of Orleans, John and Nancy GIPSON of Grandville, Marv and Carol JEFFREY of Stanton, and Dan EVANS of Sidney; great-grandmother, Marion SHOWERS of Grandville; great-grandfather, Donald MELCHERT of Sheridan; and many aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by an infant cousin, Francisco ARROYO Jr. (Franky).
No services will be held. Cook Funeral Home, Ionia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EVEREST, GORDON R.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 13, 1999
Sheridan - Gordon R. EVEREST, 57, of 10220 Willard Road, Riverdale, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at his home.
He was born June 2, 1942, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Beulah SWANSON EVEREST.
Mr. EVEREST had been a resident of the Riverdale area since 1982, formerly of the Lansing area. He was in the trucking business.
He was married March 17, 1991, in Mason, to Phyllis J. ADAMS.
He is survived by his parents, Robert and Beulah EVEREST of Rochelle, Ill.; his wife, Phyllis J. EVEREST; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Terry and Roberta EVEREST of Grand Haven, Jason and Terry EVEREST of Lansing, Aaron EVEREST of Howell; two stepsons, Kenneth and his wife Robin DECKER, Allan DECKER, all of Riverdale; four grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and Larry POTTS of Rochelle, Ill.; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Kathy EVEREST of Rochelle, Ill.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. In accordance with Mr. Everest's wishes, cremation has already taken place.
At the request of the family, no visitation will be held.
The family suggests memorial considerations to SeCure Hospice, c/o Carson City Hospital.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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EVERTS, MARIAN P.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, October 26, 1999
Greenville - Marian P. EVERTS, 77, of South Miles Road, Sheridan, passed away Monday afternoon, Oct. 25, 1999, at her home.
The daughter of Jay and Lena O. HANSEN BUTTON, she was born March 26, 1922, in Greenville.
On Jan. 10, 1939, in Indiana, she married Russell O. "Russ" EVERTS, who preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1998. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Asa BUTTON; one son, Russell Lee EVERTS on March 29, 1964.
Surviving are two daughters, Judy JOHNSTON and Susan EVERTS, both of Greenville; one son, Terry EVERTS of Sheridan; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Rose DAVIS of Lansing, Alma and Fred BOND, Helen and Russell AUGUSTINE, all of Greenville; one brother, Glen BUTTON of Greenville; four grandchildren, Terry Lee EVERTS, Brian and Amanda JOHNSTON, Michael JOHNSTON, Jeff EVERTS; three great-grandchildren, Leah, Bryce, Aubrey; one sister-in-law, Marie WOOD of Greenville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Jerry Jones, pastor of First Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will follow in East Montcalm Cemetery.
Envelopes for memorial contributions are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
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