She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton PARKER Sr. on April 4, 1983.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Clayton and Janice PARKER of Belmont, Cindy Ann and Jerry ECKER of Kentwood, Lori and Dwight "Ike" FREY of Newaygo; her grandchildren, Heather Lynn PARKER, Laura Lynn and Todd NAGEL, Rose Lane FREY, Amber PARKER; great-grandchild, Cody; sister, Dorothy KAMERAAD of Lansing; and nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mrs. Parker is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, with the Rev. Dick Riley officiating. Interment is in Bostwick Lake Cemetery.
Friends may meet with Lorraine's family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PARRISH, NORMAN E.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 18, 1999
Stanton - Norman E. PARRISH, 66, formerly of Stanton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999.
He was born June 22, 1932, in Firth, Idaho, the son of L.V. and Zelpha KIRK PARRISH.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey L. PARRISH; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Rachel and Danny GESELMAN, Julie PARRISH, Kathryn and James BEACH, all of Stanton, Lynda and Ted JOLLS of Limestone; nine grandchildren, Meredith, Samantha, Megan, Susannah and Audry Jo GESELMAN, James, Amanda, Mitchell and Jonathan BEACH.
Funeral services were held today at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton, with Pastor Bill Bode officiating. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PATCH, ALBERT L.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 17, 1999
Warren - Albert L. PATCH, 79, of Kingman, Ariz., formerly of Michigan, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at Kingman Medical Center, Kingman, Ariz.
He was born April 23, 1920, in Toledo, Ohio.
Mr. PATCH worked as an accomplished bricklayer before becoming disabled. He served in World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. PATCH made seven amphibious assault landings. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart (wounded in Okinawa), and commendation for his service during battles fought on Guam. He was a member of the Sixth Marine Division Association, VFW and the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his children, Bradley and Bonnie, Vicki KITCHEN, Mark and Rose PATCH; sisters and brothers, Ellen WICKENHEISER, Victor and Lorraine PATCH, Alicia and Ray OLDHAM; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday at D.S. Temrowski and Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile), Warren. Private interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PATRICK, H. ZANE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, May 15, 1999
Stanton - H. Zane PATRICK, 75, of 420 N. Court St., P. O. Box 506, Stanton, died Friday, May 14, 1999, at United Memorial Long Term Care Unit in Greenville.
He was born Sept. 24, 1923, in Mancelona, the son of Andrew and Alice FULTZ PATRICK.
Mr. PATRICK was a resident of Stanton since 1953, and previously lived in Saginaw. He owned and operated the State Farm Insurance agency in Stanton from 1953 to 1989.
He was a former Stanton city councilman, a member of First Congregational Church, the Stanton Star Lodge #250 F&AM, the Crescent Chapter #47 O.E.S., and the Stanton American Legiion. He was a member of the Stanton Rotary Club where he was a past president and recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award.
On June 12, 1943, in Mancelona, he married B. Irene PATRICK.
She survives along with one daughter, Betty SMITH of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Bea PATRICK of Grayling; three grandchildren and one spouse, Trisha and Ronald SMITH, Travis PATRICK, Erin PATRICK; one great-grandson, Connor SMITH; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Greta MILNE of Mancelona, Barbara and Dexter VELIQUETTE of Elk Rapids; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Madeline PATRICK of Mancelona, Glenn and Marilyn PATRICK of Big Rapids, Andrew and Billie Sue PATRICK of Hesperia; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and sisters.
Funeral services are Monday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church, Stanton, with the Rev. David Engler officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial considerations may be made to First Congregational Church, Stanton Star Lodge #250 F & AM or Crescent Chapter #47 O.E.S.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PATRICK, PATRICIA M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, December 29, 1999
Marion - Patricia M. PATRICK, 63, of Lakeview, formerly of Dearborn Heights, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1936, to Frank J. and Martha NOESKE WISZ in Detroit.
She married Thomas PATRICK on July 19, 1958, at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights.
Mrs. PATRICK recently retired to Lakeview after living 25 years in Dearborn Heights and nine years in Jackson. She attended Wayne State University in Detroit and worked as a customer service representative for Staff Pro CMS in Jackson. In her younger years, she was an instructor at Weaver Music in Allen Park, where she gave accordian lessons. She also enjoyed making Victorian photo albums and fabric photo frames with her own business, Fabric Fancies by Patricia.
She was a lifetime member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights and also attended St. Frances deSales Catholic Church in Lakeview. Mrs. PATRICK was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed attending family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She and her husband also loved vacationing at their property in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas PATRICK of Lakeview; children, Carrie and Jeffrey HADDEN of Oxford, Dr. Cathleen and Dr. Gary PADDEN of Lakeview, David and Kristin PATRICK of Canton, Dr. Sandra PATRICK-TAYLOR and fiance, Erick STANTON, of Grand Rapids; her mother, Martha WISZ of Livonia; brothers and sisters, Dorothy and Grat RIFFE of Aiken, S.C., Bonnie WISZ of Detroit, Frank and Marsha WISZ of Milford, Lynne and Jerome KILLIAN of Brooklyn, Jeff and Brenda WISZ of Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren, Andrew and Ally PADDEN, Joel and Ross HADDEN.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Frances deSales Catholic Church, Lakeview, with Father Phil Slwinski and Pastor David Braak officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Catholic Church in Lakeview.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances deSales Catholic Church in Lakeview, Kelsey Community Wellness Center or Home Hospice of Mecosta.
Funeral arrangements are by the Fosnaught Funeral Home, Marion, Mark R. Holdship, director.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PATRICK, RUBY F.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, January 2, 1999
Greenville - Ruby F. PATRICK, 84, Greenville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, at her home.
She was born March 26, 1914, in Tazewell County, Va., the daughter of Beverly J. and Mary B. LAWSON TABOR.
On Sept. 2, 1930, she married George G. PATRICK, who preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1995.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Serena PATRICK of Jonesville; two daughters and one son-in-law, Louise COSTNER of Greenville, Janice and Leonard J. VANDER MEY of Dallas, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.
She also is preceded in death by one son, George Jr. in 1952; one sister, Edith HACKNEY in 1959; three brothers, Harold TABOR in 1973, Frank TABOR in 1976, and James TABOR in 1979.
She was a member of the Church of the Rock Assembly of God.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Dale Murray and Pastor Logan Nash officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ruby's name to Church of the Rock Assembly of God.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PAULIN, DONALD "BJ"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, November 2, 1999
Ionia - Donald "BJ" PAULIN, 24, of Orleans, passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, due to accidental injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born Sept. 7, 1975, in Pontiac, the son of James and Donna OWENS PAULIN. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He married Beth YODER Oct. 3 of this year. She survives him in Orleans. Also surviving are his father, James PAULIN of Orleans; his mother, Donna and Robert SCHMITZ of Pewamo; one son, Nathan STAFFEN of Ionia; one daughter, Karlie Ann PAULIN of Lowell; two stepdaughters, Tia Marie SWART and Alyssa Danielle SWART, both of Orleans; three brothers and one sister-in-law, James Albert PAULIN of Muir, Albert Edward PAULIN of Orleans, Sean Michael and Michelle PAULIN of Greenville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Patrick, in 1975; grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa PAULIN and Grandma and Grandpa OWENS.
Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ionia, with the Rev. Melvin Fox officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Ionia.
Visitation will be today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home, Ionia, where a rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions to a trust fund established for BJ's children. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PAULSEN, BETTY J.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, April 7, 1999
Greenville - Betty J. PAULSEN, 61, West Colby Road, Greenville, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at her home following a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Greenville, the daughter of Herbert and Helen JENSEN DENNIS.
She was a 1956 graduate of Greenville High School. Betty had been employed at the Greenville Meijer store since 1968.
She was married to Gerald C. PAULSEN on Aug. 22, 1958, by the Rev. St. Clair Parsons at his cottage at Turk Lake.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1990.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Greenville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Marsha PAULSEN of Belding, Ron and Lorina PAULSEN, Randy and Debbie PAULSEN, all of Greenville; six grandchildren, Megan, Mackenzie, Karisa, Joshua, Slater and Justin; her mother, Helen DENNIS of Greenville; one sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Wilbur CHRISTENSEN of Greenville; one aunt, Dorothy BUTTON of Belding; one uncle, Charles and Thelma JENSEN of Greenville; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Oscar and Wanda PAULSEN of Greenville, Faith WHITE of Petaluma, Calif., George WADSWORTH of Florida; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Wayne Otto officiating. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
The son of Milford and Agnes Lane PECK, he was born Jan. 13, 1939, in Grand Rapids.
Dan had worked for Stephenson & Lawyer in Grand Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Kay Agnes STONE-WILLIAMS.
Surviving are his brother, Herbert PECK of Rockford; his good friend, Butch HULBERT of Grand Rapids; and several aunts and uncles.
Private family services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Metron of Greenville.
The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Grenville, is serving the family.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PEDERSON, ANNA M. CAPEN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 14, 1999
Howard City - Anna M. CAPEN PEDERSON, 88, of Pierson, passed away Monday, July 12, 1999, at Metron of Cedar Springs.
She was born June 9, 1911, in Freesoil, the daughter of James and Margaret MUNSON MC VAY.
During her working years, she was employed as a blueprint operator at Weber Showcase for many years and also worked at Cameo in Grand Rapids in the custom design department.
Anna also was very active in the Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bruce Sr. and Judy Mae BARBOUR of Irons; three daughters and one son-in-law, Phyllis LINDSEY of Dundee, Francine NASSIF of Pierson, Margaret and Dana HOCH of St. Petersburg, Fla.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Floyd MC VAY of Lake Odessa; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City. Burial will be in the Pierson Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to the services on Saturday.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PELTON, LYLA
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 15, 1999
Howard City - Lyla PELTON, 66, Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at her residence.
Memorial services will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Pierson Bible Church, with Pastor Charles Jones officiating.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until time of services.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PENNELL, DONNA
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 20, 1999
Howard City - Donna PENNELL, 77 of Pierson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
She was born May 31, 1922, in Sand Lake, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth PHILLIPS PAEPKE.
During her working years she worked as a nurse's aide at various locations as well as working as a waitress. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, the Gray Ladies Red Cross Auxiliary, and a life member of the Sand Lake Garden Club.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Leon PARKER of Sand Lake, Joan and James OSTRANDER of Sidney; one stepson, Richard PENNELL of Mount Clemens; one stepdaughter-in-law, Mary PENNELL of Gowen; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren; five sisters and one brother-in-law, Alma and Carl MC NEES, Lois WULFF, Marion JONES, all of Pierson, Shirley JOHNSON of Wyoming, Patsy ESBAUGH of Trufant; two sisters-in-law, Marge PENNELL, Frances WARD WOHLFORD; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell, in 1975; and one stepson, Raymond PENNELL.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City. Burial will be in Pierson Cemetery.
Memorials to the Children's Miracle Network or Make a Wish Foundation may be left at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PENNOCK COLLIN KIPLIN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 22, 1999
Belding - Collin blessed us with three weeks of life before joining our Lord in Heaven Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
Born May 24, at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, he leaves behind his adoring family, Daddy Joe, Mommy Kim and big Brother Joey.
Grandparents Ron PENNOCK, Jan PENNOCK, Linda POST, Vic and Jan INMAN; great-grandparents Velma SPENCER, Everett and Reba PENNOCK, join us in our sorrow.
Please celebrate his memory with us Sunday at 7 p.m. at Easton United Methodist Church, 4970 Potters Rd., Ionia, corner of Johnson and Potters Roads.
Donations will be accepted and given to St. Mary's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERMAN, DERWARD C. "DER"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, March 11, 1999
Edmore - Derward C. "Der" PETERMAN, 77, Edmore, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at Saginaw Veterans Hospital.
He was born Nov. 5, 1921, in Sheridan, to Chester and Zella FISH PETERMAN.
Der and his family moved to Edmore in March 1953 and went into business with Clifford Dobbrastine. After 13 years at the gas station they purchased Cliff & Der's Ford Sales & Mercury Sales.
Der served in the U.S. Army from September 1942 until December 1945. He spent nearly two years in the South Pacific with the American Division as a T-Sergeant. He was a charter member of Sheridan VFW Post and transferred to Kelsey Wiley VFW Post 2292 in Edmore in 1953, serving as post commander several times.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald; two sisters, Audrey ST. PETERS and Vernadine "Red" HENRY.
Mr. PETERMAN is survived by his wife, Rhea E. DOBBRASTINE PETERMAN whom he married on Nov. 15, 1942, in Oklahoma. Also surviving are his children, Larry PETERMAN of Mount Pleasant, Linda and Allen HARDIN of Norfold, Va., Garett and Linda PETERMAN, Jackie and Pauline PETERMAN, all of McBride, Rodney and Jodie PETERMAN of Chesaning; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gernard and Mary Jane PETERMAN of Stanton, Mike and Ruth PETERMAN of Turk Lake, Bob PETERMAN of Sheridan; one sister, Bernadine "Brownie" THAYER of Sheridan.
Funeral services for Mr. Peterman will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Stebbins-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore.
Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERMAN, RUTH M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, December 7, 1999
Lakeview - Ruth M. PETERMAN, 80, of Greenville, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
She was born Dec. 6, 1919, in Lakeview, to Edwin and Helen WISE MILLS.
Mrs. PETERMAN was a member of Turk Lake Methodist Church and retired from Frigidaire after many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Raymond and Lloyd MILLS.
Mrs. PETERMAN is survived by her husband, Mike, whom she married 21 years ago; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Andrea ADAMS of Gaithersburg, Md.; one stepdaughter, Christie HARDY of Greenville; four grandchildren, Jeffrey, Mark, Cynthia, Rob; one stepgranddaughter, Michelle, one great-granddaughter, Ashleigh; and one stepgreat-granddaughter, Hallie.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Turk Lake United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview and Thursday from noon until time of service at the church.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERNEL, ALOJZIE "LOUIE"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 3, 1999
Belding - Alojzia "Louie" PETERNEL, 64, of Orleans, passed away Sunday, August 1, 1999, in Greenville.
Louie was born June 19, 1935, in Podpec, Slovenia, the son of Jurji and Marie LIPOVEC PETERNEL.
In the late 1970's Louie came to the United States to work in the furniture industry. He was a kind and gentle man and a good friend.
He is survived in Slovenia by two brothers and six sisters; special friends, the Pedro Ramos family of Greenville and Andy Didyk of Long Lake.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Deacon Howard Scheid officiating. In keeping with his wishes, interment will be next to his family in Slovenia.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSEN, CHARLENE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, November 4, 1999
Greenville - Charlene PETERSEN, 72 of Lincoln Pines, Gowen, formerly of Trufant, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus.
She was born in Greenville on Feb. 2, 1927, the daughter of Charles and Florence G. SATTERLEE BAILES.
She graduated from Greenville High school in the class of 1945, and on Aug. 23, 1946, was married, in Greenville, to Lee V. PETERSEN by the Rev. Dr. St. Clair Parsons, of the First Congregational Church.
For many years she worked in Trufant in the pharmacy of Miller Drug Store and later for the O'Donald Pharmacy in Greenville.
Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1986.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Larry A. and Sandy PETERSEN of Wyoming; her grandchildren, Jil R. and Brian MARCUM of Grand Rapids, Bryan PETERSEN of Gowen and Kellie PETERSEN of Wyoming; three great-grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Calvin WITTENBACH of Greenville; two nephews and one niece.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Logan Nash officiating. Burial will be in Trufant Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSEN, GERALDINE L.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, April 15, 1999
Sheridan - Geraldine L. PETERSEN, 70, 2941 S. Derby Road, Sidney, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at United Memorial Long Term Care Unit, Greenville.
She was born May 3, 1928, in Stanton, the daughter of Philip and Effie SODMAN JOHNSON.
She married Eldon D. PETERSEN on June 27, 1953, at Stanton. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. PETERSEN, formerly of Pontiac, was a resident of the Sidney area since 1987. She was a member of Nevins Lake Church, Stanton.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and David KRAVITZ of Lutz, Fla., Debra and Tony GREER of Danville, Ill.; eight grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Paul FORSYTHE of Mesa, Ariz.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Ardy JOHNSON of Big Rapids, Bruce and Ruth Ann JOHNSON, Wayne and Carolyn JOHNSON, all of Stanton; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Nevins Lake Church, Stanton, with Pastor Bob Goodenough officiating. Interment will be in South Sidney Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan.
The family suggests memorial considerations to Nevins Lake Church.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSEN, JOHANNA LYNDRUP
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, February 5, 1999
Greenville - On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, Johanna LYNDRUP PETERSEN, 99, began her final journey home to be with her Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, the Rev. Johan PETERSEN; her brothers, Chris, Harold, Peter, Thorvald and William; and sisters, Clara, Maren and Ellen, who preceded her in death.
Born Sept. 16, 1899, she passed away just seven months prior to her 100th birthday.
Johanna's life begain in Chicago, Ill. She moved with her parents to a farm in Greenville in 1906. She graduated from Greenville High School and attended Western Michigan College to become a teacher.
In 1939, she married the Rev. Johan PETERSEN, a busy pastor who had two Lutheran congregations -- one in Detroit and one in London, Canada. A year later they moved to Ruskin, Neb., serving that congregation for eight years.
Later, they moved to Flaxton, N.D., where she helped her husband minister in the Lutheran congregations of Flaxton, Vowdells and Northgate, N.D. The role of a pastor's wife was one Johanna bore with pride, honor and dignity. Because of her husband's failing health, they moved to Rockford in 1958, where Johanna resumed her elementary teaching career. In 1964 it was necessary for her to give full-time care to her faithful husband. Five years later they returned to Greenville and joined St. Paul Lutheran Church. Not long after, her husband passed away.
Johanna's door on Montcalm Street was always open to family and friends. A hot cup of coffee and homemade Danish pastry were a must. As the matriarch of the LYNDRUP family, her sage advice was often sought.
In 1997, she moved to Bishop Hills Nursing Home in Rockford to live out her faithful life to all mankind.
Johanna was one of 10 children -- three sisters and six brothers. All are deceased except Luther, her 88-year-old brother who lives in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews and one foster daughter, Rosemary KOSTER of Minot, N.D.
Funeral and committal services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville, with Pastor Tom Zollman and Eugene Wekander officiating. Burial will take place in the spring in South Sidney Cemetery.
Johanna will be in repose at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, today.
Members of the family will meet with friends on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church for visitation until time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Johanna's name to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSEN, MILO LAVERN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, May 10, 1999
Greenville - Milo Lavern PETERSEN, 78, Benita Street, Greenville, died Friday, May 7, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital.
Mr. PETERSEN was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Belding, the son of Milo and Eledia CLARK PETERSEN.
He graduated from Belding High School in 1939. He worked in his father's carpentry and demolition business until entering the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941, serving in the Pacific Theater at Iwo Jima and Peleliu. After World War II, he began working in Greenville, where he met Roberta FREEMAN. They were married in Greenville on Jan. 18, 1947.
He was principally occupied in the life insurance business until 1961, when he entered the First State Bank, and then later, Commercial State Savings Bank of Greenville, from which he retired as vice president in 1984.
In his youth he was a member of Belding Church of Christ. Mr. PETERSEN, in his later years, was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, Greenville, serving there in various capacities. He served as a volunteer at United Memorial Hospital for Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program. He was a member of various service, conservation and veterans' organizations including Greenville Lions Club, American Legion Ray I. Booth Post 101, Cleveland-Wolverton Post 3794 VFW, Flat River Conservation Club, Ducks Unlimited and First Marine Division Association.
Mr. PETERSEN was well-known locally as a fisherman, hunter and conservationist. As a youth, he earned pocket money trapping. Alone and with his friends, he hunted and fished throughout Michigan and North America.
He is survived by his wife, Roberta M. PETEREN; one son, Dr. Stephen C. PETERSEN of Clarksburg, W.Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Maurice Adair and Betty PETERSEN of Belding; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lester and Betty FREEMAN of McMillan, Norwood and Beverly HOOSE of Owosso, Jim and Phyllis BAER of Lincoln, Neb.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Greenville First United Methodist Church with his pastor, the Rev. Harry R. Johnson, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSEN, NIELS C. "PAPA SMURF" "FATHER TIME"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 25, 1999
Belding - Niels C. "Papa Smurf" "Father Time" PETERSEN, 60, 6682 Whites Bridge Road, Belding, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
He was born March 25, 1963, in Carson City, the son of Rasmus P. and Marie F. MICKELSEN PETERSEN.
Mr. PETERSEN was a tree trimmer for the Ionia County Road Commission from 1958 to 1966. He was a member of Greenville Royal Order of Eagles.
He is survived by his mother, Marie F. PETERSEN of Perrinton; his fiancee, Lou MAHLICH of Greenville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny and Robert MC COWN of Woodland, Tammy and Jeff SPINDOR of Mineral Wells, Texas, Kathy BENNETT of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one son, Tony PETERSEN of Ionia; four sisters, Grace LOWERY of Ionia, Sylvia PETERSON of Cedar Lake, Lilly WYMER of Punta Gorda, Fla., Dorothy STRACK of Perrinton; one brother, Gordon PETERSEN of Grant; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick PETERSEN, during World War II at Berlin, Germany, in 1945; and SSgt. Clarence PETERSEN, retired from United States Air Force, in 1990.
Funeral services will be Thursday from 2 p.m. at the Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ionia.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSEN, STANLEY R.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 28, 1999
Greenville - Stanley R. PETERSEN, 81 of Leland Dr., Greenville, died Monday evening at his home.
He was born August 11, 1917, near Gowen, the son of Christian and Anna SVENDSEN PETERSEN.
He was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1936, a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He began working for the Standard Oil Co., now AMOCO, as a jobber in 1947 and then founded Petersen Oil Co. of Greenville, retiring in 1979.
He was married to Jeanette L. STOPPEL on Nov. 9, 1946, in Lansing.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille MOORE, Rita RASMUSSEN and Dora HASELTON.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years; their children, Thomas B. and Fran PETERSEN of Greenville, Paul and Diane PETERSEN of Holt, Amy and Keven SMITH of Greenville; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandson; one brother-in-law, Max MOORE of Trufant; two sisters-in-law, Helen TRAILL of Holt and Ruth RUSSELL of Lansing; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Scott Linder, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating.
Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Church or Lutheran Social Services of Michigan.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSHEIM, KATIE H.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 15, 1999
Stanton - Katie H. PETERSHEIM, 70, 5499 W. Kendaville Road, Lakeview, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at her home.
She was born Feb. 19, 1928, in Independence, Iowa, to Eli and Mary HERSHBERGER GINGERICH.
She married Henry J. PETERSHEIM on Feb. 17, 1949, in Ohio.
Mrs. PETERSHEIM, formerly of Minnesota, was a resident of the Lakeview area since 1989.
She is survived by her husband, Henry J. PETERSHEIM; two daughters, two sons and their families, one sister, two brothers and their families.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the PETERSHEIM home, located at 5499 W. Kendaville Road. Interment will be in Amish Greenville Church District Cemetery, Stanton.
Friends may call at the PETERSHEIM home today until 9 p.m.
The family was served by the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSON, BRYCE A.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, May 3, 1999
Edmore - Bryce A. PETERSON, 77, Six Lakes, passed away Sunday morning, May 2, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids.
He was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Edmore to Ben and Ruth DEJA PETERSON.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one son.
He is survived by two sons, Allen PETERSON of Manistee, Donald PETERSON of Greenville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathyleen and Bob MYER of Belding, Ruthann and Mike RIPLEY of Six Lakes; 26 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Elanor PETERSON of New Mexico; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Carol DORAN, Ruthann and Jerry PERKINS, all of McBride, Ethelda and Richard KLUNDER of Six Lakes.
Funeral services will be Tueday at 1 p.m. at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in McBride Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday two hours prior to services at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSON, MARY H.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 20, 1999
Sheridan - Mary H. PETERSON, 71, of 3100 Long Lake Road, Harrison, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland.
She was born April 4, 1928, in Janesville, Wis., the daughter of Allen and Clara ZMUDA ROCHE.
Mrs. PETERSON had been a resident of Harrison since 1985, formerly of Stanton and Palo. She was a member of Palo Rebekah Lodge 389, LEA 53 of Palo and LAPM 10 of Midland.
She was married to Robert W. PETERSON on June 4, 1949, in Ionia.
She is survived by her husband; one son and his friend, Raymond PETERSON and Karen QUINCY of Jerome; one daughter-in-law, Kay OLIGNY of Lowell; two grandchildren, Melissa PETERSON and Justin PETERSON, both of Lowell.
She was preceded in death by two infant sons who died at birth, Roger and Ronald, and a third son, Robert Allen PETERSON, who died Jan. 8, 1992.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger of Shiloh Community Church officiating. Interment will be in Palo Cemetery, Palo.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rebekah Lodge and LEA Lodge service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial considerations to the American Heart Association.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PETERSON, MINNETTE LOUISE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, November 6, 1999
Edmore - Minnette Louise PETERSON, 90, Edmore, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4. 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview.
She was born March 18, 1909, in Chicago, to Fredrick and Josephine Magdalene SIMON WEICKART.
She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, a member of the Asenath Circle of United Methodist Church Womens Group, and a Red Cross volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1984.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Linda PETERSON of Edmore, three grandchildren, Susan and Mark AMENT of Niles, Beth PETERSON and Michael PETERSON, both of Edmore; and a great-grandson, Alexander AMENT.
Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Life United Methodist Church in Six Lakes, with Pastor Larry Brown and Pastor Connie Bongard officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or New Life United Methodist Church.
Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were handled by Stebbins-McCullough Chapel in Edmore.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PHILLIPS, LYLE E.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, September 17, 1999
Greenville - Lyle Edison PHILLIPS, 90 of Wabasis Avenue, Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 15, 1999, at Home of Hope, Grand Rapids.
The son of Eddie and Evah WOOD PHILLIPS, he was born March 31, 1909, in Belvidere Township.
In his youth, he lived near Petoskey, Muskegon and finally Greenville. Since retirement he wintered in Arizona, returning to farm at Wabasis Lake in the summers.
Lyle was a devoted family man and had varied interests, including gardening, furniture building and restoring, and music. He collected, restored and played violins, often giving some to eager young children. Family and friends will cherish the years we had with him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Walter PHILLIPS on May 16, 1996; one sister-in-law, Lucile THOMPSON; three brothers-in-law, Raymond HUBBS, Dale HUBBS, and Fred THOMPSON.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine HUBBS PHILLIPS, whom he married on Nov. 17, 1934; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and List PHILLIPS of Concrete, Wash., Greg and Sharon PHILLIPS of Mesa, Ariz.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Les BRONKEMA of Greenville; one adopted daughter, Jackie ANSTETT DAHL and her husband, Phil of Montana; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Irene PHILLIPS and Jean HUBBS; several nieces and nephews.
At Mr. PHILLIPS request, his remains have been donated to the University of Michigan School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ann Arbor.
Private family services were held.
Contributions in his memory would be appreciated to First United Methodist Church, Greenville or Oakfield Baptist Academy.
The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
POLLOK, LEAH JEAN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 7, 1999
Mason - Leah Jean POLLOK, 86, of Williamston, died Monday, July 5, 1999.
She was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Ingham Township, Ingham County.
Leah was an elementary school teacher for 34 years. Half of that time was spent teaching in a one-room rural school and the remainder she taught third grade at Steel St. School in Mason. She treasured both the kids and friendships she made. Her church and faith were a very important part of her life, spending many years teaching Sunday School classes.
She was preceded in death by her husband Vance POLLOK in 1988, and one brother, Roland DIEHL.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Nancy of Williamston; two grandsons, Scott and Charla of Williamston, Bruce of Wyoming; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Kirsten and Brendan; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Donna DIEHL of Belding.
Funeral services will be Thursday noon at the Gorsline-Ruchiman Co. Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason, with the Rev. Stephen Ezop, pastor of Dansville and Wheatfield United Methodist Churches, officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason.
The family will receive friends at the chapel today from 6 to 8 p.m.
Those desiring may make contributions to the Wheatfield United Methodist Church, 520 E. Holt Road, Williamston, 48895, in memory of Leah.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
POPPLEWELL, ARRIE A. PIERCE
Greenville Independent, 1918
Arrie A. Pierce Popplewell died at her home in Greenville, Friday, March 15, 1918. She was born September 8th, 1865, and was married to George Popplewell, April 3, 1906. To this union one son was born, George Lial. She is survived by one son, a loving husband, a father, mother, one brother, Edson R. Pierce and one sister, Mrs. George Perry. She was a devoted Christian and faithful to the church. She will long be remembered by her friends and her body will rest in the Greenville cemetery (Forest Home). We go with her as far as the grave and then turn back for we are sure she hath done waht she could.
PORTER, EVA M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, August 16, 1999
Sheridan - Eva M. PORTER, 77, of 4168 W. Stanton Road, Stanton, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma.
She was born June 6, 1922, in Eaton County, the daughter of William and Nina GILLETT HOLLISTER.
She was married June 21, 1941, in Ohio, to Charles A. PORTER.
Mrs. PORTER was a resident of the Stanton area since 1969, formerly of Pinckney. She was a member of the Stanton American Legion Post 452 Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by a special friend, Roy WATKINS of Stanton; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Duane PORTER of Sheridan, LeRoy and Deb PORTER of Stanton, Allen PORTER of Sheldon, Miss., Robert and Brenda PORTER of Stanton; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Florence and Bruce VAN BLAIRCUM of Pinckney, Frances BEAR of Whitmore Lake, Martha and Ray COSGRAY of Pinckney; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clare and Connie HOLLISTER of Lake Odessa, Carl and Wanda HOLLISTER of Sheridan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. PORTER on July 21, 1986, and six brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Kenneth Harger of the Shiloh Community Church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan.
Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
The Waterloo Press, Waterloo, Indiana~January 1, 1903
contributed by Paula Johnson
POST, GARY LEE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, January 23, 1999
Greenville - Gary Lee POST, 45, Greenville, went home to Heaven Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, after a six-year battle with brain cancer.
Gary was born Dec. 27, 1953, the son of Arthur and Ruth BUSMAN POST of Marne.
On April 29, 1977, he married Carol BIERMA.
Gary was known for his deep Christian faith, his love of farming, his passion for music and his devotion to his family. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1976 and was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 22 years.
Gary was a member of Oakwood Christian Reformed Church, where he will be remembered as a devoted deacon and an enthusiastic member of the choir.
He is survived by his wife, Carol, and their children, Melissa, Heidi, Renee and Nathaniel; his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Phyllis POST, and their children Heather, Jason and Johnathan, of Grand Rapids; one sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Greg BOUCHILLON, and their sons, Grant and Chase, of Nashville, Tenn.; his mother, Ruth POST of Coopersville; one brother-in-law, Lewis PETERSEN of Howard City; his mother-in-law, Margaret BIERMA of Grand Rapids; one sister-in-law, Bonnie BIERMA of Whitehall; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Arthur POST, in 1981, and by his sister, Carolyn PETERSEN, in 1991.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Oakwood Christian Reformed Church, Belding, with the Rev. Jeff Meyer officiating. Burial will be in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oakwood Church or Promise Keepers.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
POTTER, ELLIS JARRARD
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, September 9, 1999
Greenville - Ellis Jarrard POTTER, 83, passed away May 26, 1998, in DeLand, Fla.
Jarrard was born in Greenville on Dec. 4, 1914, the youngest child of Roy and Myra POTTER, and a descendant of some of Greenville's earliest pioneers.
He graduated from Greenville High School in 1931, and enlisted in the Michigan State Police in 1937.
He began his State Police career as a trooper and was regularly promoted. During World War II, as a detective, he worked in both criminal and internal investigations, and as a liason with the governor's office investigating instances of espionage and sabotage. While a sergeant, he commanded the post in Michigan's largest city, Detroit. Mr. POTTER rose to the rank of first lieutenant and retired as assistant district commander of the Lansing post in January 1966.
Mr. POTTER became chief of police in Owosso immediately following his retirement from the State Police. During his 10 years as chief, he established the first training school for police officers in Shiawassee County and was instrumental in the founding of Lansing Community College's education program for local law enforcement officers. He retired from the Owosso Police Department in 1976 and moved to Florida, where he and his wife, Ellen, enjoyed golf, square dancing and travelling the United States and abroad.
During his long career in law enforcement, Mr. POTTER complete several college courses, training programs and seminars, and received numerous commendations. He was a member of the Elf Khurafeh Shrine of Saginaw, Scottish Rite Bodies at Bay City, a past worshipful master of the Owosso Masonic Lodge, and a member of several law enforcement associations.
Jarrard POTTER is missed and survived by his wife of 52 years, Elisabeth "Ellen" POTTER of DeLand, Fla.; daughters, Joan CARPENTER LEE of Keene, Texas, Nancy POTTER INGLIS of Austin, Texas, Myra POTTER BOLINGER of Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, Richard E. POTTER of Chicago, Ill.; and several grandchildren.
An interment service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville, led by Pastor Harry R. Johnson of First United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
POWELL, KENNETH L.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, March 23, 1999
Edmore - Kenneth L. POWELL, 81, Vestaburg, passed away Monday, March 22, 1999, at his home.
He was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Wheeler Township, to James and Daisy HYPOLITE POWELL.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother, two sisters, his parents, one grandson, one granddaughter, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter.
Mr. POWELL is survived by his wife, Lois, whom he married May 25, 1947, in Rogers City. He also is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Martha DALRYMPLE of Morganfield, Ky., Jim and Sandi POWELL of Grand Junction, Colo., David and Ruth POWELL of Vestaburg, George and Deb POWELL of Breckenridge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Tony VAUGHN, Joanne and Buzz MORROW, all of Vestaburg; 26 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and special friend, Ray HOLT.
Funeral services for Mr. Powell will be Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore, with Pastor Jack Skirvin officiating. Interment will be in Richland Township Cemetery, Vestaburg.
Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
POWERS, DIANE L.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, January 30, 1999
Flushing - Diane L. DUNKIN POWERS, 68, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at her home in Diamondale.
She was born July 3, 1930, in Greenville.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William "Bill" POWERS; four children, Mrs. Janice ALM of Flushing, Michael POWERS, Kimberly POWERS and Katherine POWERS, all of Holt; six grandchildren, Derek, David and Dylan ALM, Anthony POWERS, Sarah POWERS and Emily POWERS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Lloyd and Beatrice DUNKIN.
A private memorial service has already taken place.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
POWERS, GENE A.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, December 24, 1999
Belding - Gene A. POWERS, 35, of Belding, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Spectrum Health East Campus, Grand Rapids.
He was born Jan 12, 1964, in Belding, the son of Louie and Margaret SLOSSER POWERS.
Gene graduated from Belding High School. He is survived by his mother, his "adopted" brothers and sisters, Tracy THRUSH of Sheridan, John and Sandy THRUSH of Belding, Tift and Matt MOORE of Greenville, Jennie and William BARR of Belding, Jamie and Jason BANNISTER of Sheridan; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1991 and one brother, Tony, in 1983.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Smyrna Bible Church or the Gideons.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PRICE, BETTE M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, March 5, 1999
Belding - Bette M. PRICE, 75, Belding, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
She was born Sept. 13, 1923, in Belding, to Frank and Mary STARCOSKI KING.
She was owner/operator of Price's Apparel in Belding for 27 years, with her husband, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the American Legion Hugo Fales Post 203 Auxiliary, the Ladies Golf League at Candlestone Golf Course and the Belding United Methodist Church.
She was married May 13, 1946, in Belding, to William PRICE. He survives with their children, Mary Jo and Robert GREGSON of Cookville, Tenn., Shelle Jean PRICE of Lansing; her mother, Mary KING of Belding; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother-in-law, Robert and Marilyn PRICE of Belding.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in River Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PROCTOR, THOMAS O.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, June 7, 1999
Belding - Thomas O. PROCTOR, 66, Belding, passed away Saturday, June 5, 1999, at home.
He was born Nov. 2, 1932, in East Lansing, the son of Merwin and Philomena WIEBER PROCTOR.
He retired from the U.S. Army in 1971 after serving in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Belding Bible Church and Sheridan VFW Post 5065.
He married Elaine SAIN on Feb. 5, 1955, in Crystal. She survives with their children, Sherry and John ALBERT of Greenville, Sandy and Mark DE JONGE of Grand Rapids, Dan and Jennifer PROCTOR of Grapevine, Texas; six grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Aunda SAIN of Belding; two sisters, Alberta PELKIE of Faribault, Minn., Laura MC CANN of Lansing; and one brother, Jim PROCTOR of Lansing.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Martin officiating. Interment will be in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding, with graveside military rights conducted by Sheridan VFW Post 5065.
Memorial contributions may be made to Belding Bible Church or Montcalm Area Hospice.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
PUTMAN, MARGUERITE J. "MARGE"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, November 11, 1999
Greenville - Marguerite J. "Marge" PUTMAN, 85, of West Grove Street, Greenville, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
She was born in Brinkhaven, Ohio, on Nov. 5, 1914, the daughter of George and Mabel HOWE HOAGLAND.
She worked in restaurants and lounges for many years, including the Park Place in Traverse City, the former City Club in Greenville and also the Candlestone in Belding. She was a member of the Bartenders Hall of Fame and loved the game of golf and especially enjoyed reading.
Marge was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Clarence, Henry and Donald HOAGLAND, five sisters, Maude THOMPSON, Grace ZIMMERMAN, Dolly YAEGER, Ina JONES and Ethel FARMER.
She is survived by one brother, Jack HOAGLAND; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Sandra WALLIN and Arletta GROVES.
Memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Harry R. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Workman Cemetery, Danville, Ohio.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Flat River Community Library, Greenville.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
