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Albert Dailey
Lake Odessa Wave Times - Dec 1908
ACCIDENTLY SHOT BY HUNTERS
Albert Daily of Elm Hall Bled to Death From Wound in His Leg
Albert Daily, a former resident of Odessa but now of
Elm Hall near Riverdale was accidentally shot in the leg last Sunday while
helping some boys get a rabbit out of a brush pile and bled to death Monday
morning. Deceased is 48 years old and was born in brought up on a farm
about seven miles northwest of the village and until the past ten years
resided here. He is survived by a widow and five children ranging in age
from 18 months to 18 years, the oldest being a boy, also by a mother, Mrs.
Melissa Dailey, two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Tupper and Mrs. Len Brisbin and a
brohter Chas. Dailey of this place and a sister, Mrs. W. H. Cramer of
Bloomdale, Ohio and a brother Fred of Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were
held at Elm Hall, Wednesday and the remains brought here Thursday for burial.
The funeral here was held at the M. E. church Thursday afternoon, Rev. I.
Mourer officiating.
Lake Odessa Wave Times - Dec 1908:
FATAL ACCIDENT
Elm Hall Man Was Shot in Leg - Shock Caused His Death
Boys Were Out Hunting Rabbits and Albert Dailey had Stopped for a Moment on
His Way to a Neighbor's
A shooting accident occurred near Elm Hall Sunday, resulting in the death of
Albert Dailey. Mr. Dailey, who lived a mile west of town was crossing
the land of will Howland on his way to a neighbor's when he came across George
Conner and three Woodward brothers, who were hunting rabbits. They had a
rabbit holed, and he stopped for a minute to see the fun. In some way,
which no one can explain, the gun which was in George Conner's hands was
discharged. The entire charge passed through the calf of Mr. Dailey's
right leg. Ernest Woodward summoned Mr. Marvin, who lives near by.
A buggy was procured and the unfortunate man taken home. Dr. Shaffer was
called. Everything possible was done to save the life of the unfortunate
man, but without avail. He lingered until Monday morning at 5 o'clock
when he passed away from the shock. He was forty-seven years old and
leaves a wife and five children. The Conner boy, who is but seventeen,
is heartbroker over the sad accident. Mr. Dailey's funeral was held
yesterday and his remains taken to Lake Odessa for burial. Rev. North
officiating.
NOTE: It was told by Albert's daughter that Albert had an
argument with Dr. Shaffer the day before and instead of coming right away, Dr.
Shaffer got drunk. When Dr. Shaffer got to the house, he was drunk and
unable to be of any assistance to Albert.
Contributed by Jeanette - nettie@gtii.com
Emma J. Dailey
Obituary - Ionia Sentinel - Mar. 8, 1938
Emma J. Dailey of Alma, MI, daughter of John and Anna
Feary, died at the home of her son, Manley, Friday, Nov. 25th, 1938, where she
had gone to spend Thanksgiving. Mrs. Dailey was born at Rush, N.Y., June
28th, 1867, later moving to Avon, N.Y., where she lived until 1886, when she
came to Ionia, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Albert Dailey of
Lake Odessa, Michigan, Feb. 18, 1891, wheere they resided a few years until
moving to a farm near Butternut, Michigan, and a little later to a farm near
Riverdale, until Mr. Dailey's death in 1908. In 1914 she moved to Forest
Hill, where she was manager of the telephone office for eight years.
Mrs. Dailey also lived in Lansing for some time, and while there became a
member of the Church of Christ, and continued her membership, as a
non-resident member, with that church until her death. The last few
years of her life were spent at or near Alma, Michigan. She is survived
by five children -- Rev. A. J. Dailey of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Ford Antes of
Ithaca, MI; Mrs. Vern Maxwell and Mrs. Nyda Downs of North Star, MI and Manley
Dailey of Riverdale, MI, besides several grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Mrs. Dailey was greatly loved by all who knew her, and
hers was a true Christian character to the end. Funeral services were
conducted Nov. 28th, 1938, at Ithaca, MI, by Rev. Waterworth of Lansing.
Mr. Smith sang, "The Last Mile of the Way" and "No Night
There." Interment was made at Lake Odessa, Michigan beside her
husband. Mrs. Dailey was a sister of the late Mrs. E. C. Henty, whose
husband was station agent at Butternut for a number of years.
Obituary - Lake Odessa Wave Times
Mrs. Emma Dailey Died at Home of Brethren near Alma
(NOTE: it was her son not brother)
The body of Mrs. Emma Dailey was brought to Lakeside cemetery for burial
Monday beside her husband who died form an accident about 30 years ago.
Mrs. Dailey was 71 years old. A services was held at the grave.
She and her husband lived on the Robert Ainsworth farm when living here.
Mrs. Dailey was taken sick on Wednesday at the home of her brother (NOTE:
Son), Manley Deaily and died Friday, Nov. 25. Those who accompanied the
body were her children; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Dailey of Birmingham, Ala.; Mr.
and Mrs. Manley Dailey and family of Riverdale; Mr. and Mrs. Verne Maxwell and
Dorothy and Mr. and Mrs. Antes of Ithaca, and Mrs. Nada (Note: Nyda) Downs and
children. Other relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Henty and two daughters of
Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. H. Marolf and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tupper of Lansing.
All of the above were served lunch at the Mrs. William Groff home. Mrs.
Frank Coykendall assisted Mrs. Groff.
Submitted by Jeanette - email nettie@gtii.com
DAKIN, SHELDON
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, June 2, 1999
Greenville - Sheldon DAKIN, 56, Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, May 29, 1999, at his home.
The son of Howard R. and Rosella RICH DAKIN, he was born June 27, 1942, in Greenville.
Sheldon was employed at Frigidaire for 32 1/2 years. He loved hunting, fishing and classic cars.
On March 10, 1994, he married Maxine CAMERON O'NEIL, who survives.
Also surviving are his mother, Rosella DAKIN of Greenville, a daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Pat TRAN of Greenville; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Ellen DAKIN; two stepchildren, Janet O'NEIL of Traverse City; Robert and Shannon O'NEIL of Greenville; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Allen and Chris DAKIN of Grant, Jim and Bonnie DAKIN of Greenville, Howard DAKIN of Turk Lake; five grandchildren, Laura, Rebecca, Morgan, Cassie, and Tina; aunts and uncles, Virginia and Marshall RICHARDSON, Kenneth RICH, Evelyn RAGAN, all of Greenville, Erma MILLER, Betty MILLER and Ernie and Nelda MILLER, all of Gowen; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 4 p.m. Thursday at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Harry R. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding.
Envelopes for memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DANIELS, EDWARD ALLEN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, November 24, 1999
Edmore - Edward Allen DANIELS, 62, of Edmore, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview.
He was born April 14, 1937, in Albion, to Virgil and Mary MILLER DANIELS.
He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Darlene MILLER; brother, Lloyd DANIELS; and his wife, Linda DANIELS.
Mr. DANIELS is survived by his wife, Judy DANIELS; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Tammy and Joe PORTERFIELD of Harrietta, Tina MAIN of Howard City, Elizabeth and James GOLDSBERRY of Goldsburg, Md., Melanie and Tony TERRY of Bear Lake, Debbie and David HOFFMAN of Wheeling, W.Va., Cathy and Chip DETIER of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Edward Jr. and Donna DANIELS of Harrington, Del., David DANIELS of Easton, MD., James and Linda DANIELS of Morley; his mother, Mary SHERLANE of Edmore; several grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, John and Dorothy DANIELS of Hersey, Don DANIELS of Grand Rapids, Jerry and Sharon DANIELS of Hardy Dam; and one sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Jack BELTZ of Belding.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore, with Pastor Wallace O'Brien officiating.
Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DAVIS, BEATRICE ANN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 15, 1999
Greenville - Beatrice Ann DAVIS, 66, Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, June 13, 1999, at her home.
The daughter of Vern J. and Hazel I. HUFFMAN COOPER, she was born May 26, 1933, in Greenville.
A graduate of Greenville High School, she retired from Frigidaire Home Products. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald DAVIS in 1959; one grandson, Jeremy BOWKER in 1976; one son, Steven DAVIS in 1987; two sisters, Helen RACKLIFFE in 1977, Addie Mae AKINS; two brothers-in-law, Tom DAVIS and Earl RACKLIFFE in 1985; one sister-in-law, Kitty COOPER in 1988; and one son-in-law, Joseph DESJARLAIS on March 9, 1999.
Survivors are two daughters, Judy DESJARLAIS of Sheridan, Sandra DAVIS of Trufant; one son, Gerald "Skeeter" DAVIS and Sue SOULES of Greenville; one sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Jack FUHRMAN of Greenville; one brother, Robert COOPER of Baldwin; five grandchildren, Cindy and Glen ACKLEY, Becky and Rick CARPENTER, Nicole SPEESE, Tanya HAIGHT, Steven and Cassie DAVIS; three great-grandchildren, Carlos VILLALOBOS, Brittany WELLMAN, Brandon WELLMAN; three brothers, Billy DAVIS, Norman DAVIS, Eugene DAVIS; six sisters-in-law, Mae MAULE, Blanche BLOW, Alice JACKSON, Eloise OSTRANDER, Bonnie ROUNDS, Emma ROGERS; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Kevin Crowell, pastor of Beth Haven Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
No public visitation will take place.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DAVIS, LUCILLE M.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, April 13, 1999
Grand Rapids - Lucille M. DAVIS, 73, Grand Rapids, passed away early Monday morning, April 12, 1999, at Home of Hope, Grand Rapids.
She was born Dec. 9, 1925, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Julien and Fanny KLOSTERHOUSE DEWINDT.
She married Keith O. DAVIS on Aug. 8, 1946, at Grand Rapids. He preceded her in death in 1995. She also was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn HUIZENGA; and one brother-in-law, Floyd SNIP.
Mrs. DAVIS retired from the former Grand Rapids Mutual Savings & Loan (Comerica Bank) as vice president. She was a member of Second Congregational Church, Grand Rapids.
She is survived by one sister, Marjory SNIP of Rolling Meadows, Ill.; one brother-in-law, Louis HUIZENGA of Grand Rapids; six nieces, Eileen and David BARNEY of Grand Rapids, Jacki and Tim DOYLE of Elmhurst, Ill., JoAnne and Dan STRONG of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Judi and George SPANSKE of Prospect Heights, Ill., Lisa and Robert JONES, Cassandra TAYLOR, all of Arlington, Texas; one nephew, Richard and Gaye HUIZENGA of Grand Rapids.
Funeral and commital services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave. NE at Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, with the Rev. Dr. M. Bruce Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Memorial Park.
Envelopes for memorial contributions to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids are available at the Reyers North Valley Chapel, where the family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family and is entrusted with the arrangements.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DAVIS, THOMAS E.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 8, 1999
Greenville - Thomas E. DAVIS, 77, of Lincoln Lake Road, Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 4, 1999, at Hospice Care Center, Grand Rapids.
He was born in Coral on Sept. 26, 1921, the son of Ernest and Cora WEAVER DAVIS.
He married Betty LINDEMIER on March 28, 1942, in Greenville. She preceded him in death in October 1970. He also was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry DAVIS.
He married June LILLIE on Oct. 27, 1973, at Spencer Mills Church, Gowen.
He retired from Metzger Conveyor Co. in 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, June DAVIS of Greenville; his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Arnold ROSS of Greenville; grandchildren, Arnold T. ROSS and Betty and Steven DART of Grandville; great-grandson, Keith VANDENAAKER; his brothers and sisters, Eloise and Warren OSTRANDER of Cedar Springs, Norman and Rhoda DAVIS of Texas, Eugene and Marvel DAVIS of Gowen, Bill and Sharon DAVIS of Trufant, Alice and Eddie JACKSON of Harvard, Emma and Steve ROGERS of Gowen, Mae ANTCLIFF MAULE of Greenville, Blanche BLOW of Sand Lake, Bonnie and Richard ROUNDS of Sparts; his sisters-in-law, Beatrice DAVIS and Donna GEISTER of Greenville, Darlene and Albert JENSEN of Grattan; his stepchildren, Joan LILLIE, Rick LILLIE, Linda CREASUP, Laura DEAL and Diane SHUTT; six stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. today at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Frank Marsh officiating. Burial will be in Oakfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Center.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DAWLEY, LLOYD J.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, December 24, 1999
Edmore - Lloyd J. DAWLEY, 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids.
He was born June 17, 1913, in Hillman, the son of Floyd and Neva WILDER DAWLEY.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Helen, on Jan. 14, 1990.
Mr. DAWLEY is survived by his children and in-laws, Janet and Forrest KENT of Grand Rapids, Richard DAWLEY of Calif., Beverly and Leroy BOUTS, Sandra and Ward ORR, Lorrane and Nathan CLARK, all of Eaton Rapids; one stepdaughter and spouse, Saundra and James SCOTT of Eaton Rapids; 20 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma STOREY of Eaton Rapids; and one brother, Earl DAWLEY of Traverse City.
Funeral services for Mr. DAWLEY will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Stebbins-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in Pine River Cemetery, near Blanchard.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel Monday from noon until time of services.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DEACONS, EDWIN BERNARD
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, October 18, 1999
Greenville - Edwin Bernard DEACONS, 84, of E. VanDeniese, Greenville, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 16, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
The son of John E. and Zora Gladys GRIGGS DEACONS, he was born Nov. 15, 1914, in Sheridan.
A retiree of the Ford Motor Co., Mr. DEACONS had worked as a certified mechanic at Ford manufacturing plants in the metro Detroit area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Emaline COURTER DEACONS, and Lucille GILROY DEACONS; two sons, John James DEACONS and Kerry DEACONS; one brother, James DEACONS; and one great-grandson, Edwin Earl STARK.
Surviving are his wife, Laura DEACONS; his children, Buddy and Linda DEACONS of Sheridan, Yvonne and Arlan OTTENSMAN of Sheridan, Sharon HAMMER of Phoenix, Ariz., Carol and Talmage HICKS of Belleville; one daughter-in-law, Laura DEACONS of Manchester; a special granddaughter, Tina STARK of Onstead; 24 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; his stepchildren, Darlena OLMSTEAD, Judy and Barry BAILEY, Kay and Richard BARNES, all of Greenville, Jerry and Linda GLADDING of Manistee, Bradley GLADDING of Arizona, Tex GLADDING of Cadillac, Steve and Bev GLADDING of Greenville; and many stepgrandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren and stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
Private family services were held Sunday evening at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will be in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DeBOER, ROGER A.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, March 8, 1999
Greenville - Roger A. DE BOER, 62, Gowen, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, March 6, 1999, at his home.
He was born Nov. 30, 1936, in Grand Rapids, the son of Adrian and Irene COWMAN DE BOER.
He retired from Guardsman in Grand Rapids.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Darryn WAUGH of Lutherville, Md., Donna and John DANIELS of Grand Rapids, Denise and Gene HAYWOOD of Wyoming; his mother, Irene DE BOER of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren, Alex WAUGH, Sara and Samantha DANIELS, Katie and Kristen HAYWOOD; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Eileen KLASSEN of Grand Rapids, Marian and Ray DUTKIEWICZ of Green Bay, Wis.; one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Betsy DE BOER of Howard City.
There will be no funeral services or visitation.
Arrangements are being handled by the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DECKER-ZANK, VICKIE LYNN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, April 10, 1999
Greenville - Vickie Lynn DECKER-ZANK, 41, Harlow Road, Greenville, died at home on Friday morning, April 9, 1999.
She was born in Ionia on Nov. 22, 1957, the daughter of Dexter D. and Dorothy M. DE PUE DECKER.
Vickie was a child care instructor at the Montcalm Intermediate School District and a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Greenville. She graduated from Carson City-Crystal High School and received her bachelor of arts degree from Central Michigan University and her master of arts from Western Michigan University. She also taught at Montcalm Communtiy College.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dexter, in 1982.
She married Steve L. ZANK, at Faith Lutheran Church, Sidney, on Aug. 29, 1981.
She is survived by her husband, Steve, and their son, Justin L. ZANK, of Greenville; her mother, Dorothy FISHER of Hubbardston; her brothers, Michael and Theresa DECKER of Riverdale, Donald and Kelly DECKER of Saranac, Scott and Kelly Jo DECKER of Howard City; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Stan ZANK of Greenville; her sister-in-law, Jackie DECKER of Palo; and brothers-in-law, Gary ZANK of Fenwick, Mike and Julie ZANK of Greenville, Douglas and Tanya ZANK of Grand Rapids; grandmother-in-law, Gertrude PERRY of Greenville; uncle and aunt, Don and Lynn ZANK of Cedar Springs; god-daughters, Jordyn Marie ZANK and Taylor Anne ZANK; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins.
Memorial services are Monday at 1 p.m. at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. John Kirkland of St. Paul Episcopal Church officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paul Church Columbarium.
Visitation is Sunday at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to a college fund for her son, Justin. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DELL, LEON LAWRENCE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, July 26, 1999
Mt. Pleasant - Leon Lawrence DELL, 69, of Lakeview, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, July 23, 1999, at his home.
He was born March 12, 1930, in Weidman, the son of Lawrence Lemon and Pearl Emma RISDON DELL.
Leon was a professional driver. He worked for Johnson Oil, was self-employed, and then worked for Fisher Transportation. He attended Mt. Pleasant First Church of the Nazarene, while a Mt. Pleasant resident.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Leon was married to Alice PALMER, who still survives. Also surviving are one son, David DELL; one grandson, Michael DELL; one sister, Freda MILLER; one brother, Lewis L. DELL; special cousins, Jean and Opal HARDENBURGH; neices and nephews; a special extended family.
Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. at Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, with the Rev. Dan Maguire of Langston Bible Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DEMOREST, ALICE ELIZABETH
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, July 1, 1999
Belding - Alice Elizabeth DEMOREST, 82, of Belding, known to family and friends as Betty, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in Greenville, after a short illness.
Miss DEMOREST, the daughter of Charles L. and Alice E. HAMILTON DEMOREST, a pioneer Otisco Township family, was born in Lansing Sept. 6, 1916.
Betty graduated from Belding High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University.
She taught art and French in a number of area schools. Over the years, she held numerous other positions in the education media and government sectors of our society.
She was a member of the Belding Gardeneers, several historical societies and the Thimble Club.
During World War II, she was commissioned as an officer in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service and served in uniform for about three years. After the war, she was appointed as a Fulbright exchange teacher and spent one year teaching in England and traveling the continent. As a result of this appointment, she had the honor of being presented to Queen Elizabeth II and to two U.S. Presidents.
Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church, Belding. She was always generous in her support of charitable and public welfare endeavors.
Betty is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Carolyn DEMOREST of Annapolis, Md., Alan and Lorraine DEMOREST of Grand Rapids; seven nieces, nephephews and their children.
She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and William P. HARRIS.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Belding, with the Revs. Ronald Fassett and Connie Shatz officiating. Interment will be in Otisco Township Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library, Belding Historical Society, Grattan Historical Society or Flat River Historical Society. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service.
The family is being served by the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DENNIS, CLIFFORD "DENNY'
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, August 26, 1999
Grand Ledge - Clifford "Denny" Dennis, 69, of Davenport, Fla., died Friday, July 9, 1999.
He was a native of Ingham County, who came to the Davenport area from Crystal in 1990. He was a member of the Lake Wales Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer for Polk County Human Services, building handicap ramps. He was also the foreman for the Ramp Repair Crew for the Ridge area.
In addition, he was the Blue Ribbon Volunteer of the Year for Polk County, and recently was honored by the county as recipient of the U.S. Presidential Award for his many hours of volunteer work. He was also honored by Florida Power Corp. as one of the top senior citizen volunteers in the state.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou DENNIS of Davenport; five daughters, Becky PROBST of Chesapeake, Va., Mary "Sis" KUEBLER of Lansing, Sandy SHAFER and Debbie LA FEVER, both of Ionia, Shari RUBLE of Greenville; three sons, Steve DENNIS and Wayne DENNIS, both of Lansing, Mark DENNIS of Harrison; four brothers, Don DENNIS (a winter resident of Kissimmee), Jim DENNIS of Mio, Ken DENNIS of DeWitt, Danny DENNIS of Lansing; one sister, Carol "Sis" GRINNEL of Dresden, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Wacousta Cemetery, Grand Ledge.
Memorial donations may be made to Human Services, c/o Debbie Ross, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer HS-01, Bartow, Fla. 33831-9005.
Local arrangements are by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DENSMORE, JANE MARIE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, March 20, 1999
Port Orchard, Wash. - Jane Marie DENSMORE, 68, of Port Orchard, Wash., died Wednesday, March 17, 1999.
She was born Aril 6, 1930, in Detroit, to Everett and Marie NEUMAN COEN, and reared in Armada.
She graduated from Central Michigan University in 1952, and again from the same university in 1974 with a master's degree. She was an elementary school teacher and later involved in family counseling.
She enjoyed painting. She was a youth leader and active in the Methodist Church; a 4-H leader; a den mother for a Boy Scout troop; and a newspaper writer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee DENSMORE.
She is survived by her mother, Marie COEN of Port Huron; four sons, Jerry DENSMORE of Rapid City, S.D.., Larry DENSMORE, Harry DENSMORE, both of Port Orchard, Wash.; Steve DENSMORE of Fall Brook, Calif.; one daughter, Kerry ABERNATHY of Renton, Wash.; three brothers, Bruce COEN of Painesville, Ohio, Alan COEN of Brighton, Frank McAdoo of Virginia; one sister, Amy COEN of Washington, D.C.; nine grandchildren, Amanda DENSMORE, Meghan DENSMORE, Harrison DENSMORE, Benjamin DENSMORE, Andrea Joy DENSMORE, Kyle DENSMORE, Macon ABERNATHY, Talon ABERNATHY and Tanner ABERNATHY.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rill Chapel of the Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home, Port Orchard, Wash. Interment will be in Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DENTON, LISA ANN
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, March 12, 1999
Sheridan - Lisa Ann DENTON, 32, 61 W. Evergreen, Stanton, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.
Lisa was a longtime resident of the Sheridan and Stanton area.
She was born May 25, 1966, in Lansing, to Melvin G. and Frances I. CHRISTENSEN LANNING.
She married Mark C. DENTON Dec. 23, 1984, in Sheridan, who survives. Other survivors are four daughters, Amber, Cassie, Brittany and Tiffany DENTON, all at home; one son, Chris DENTON, also at home; her mother, Frances I. LANNING of Stanton; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Leo and Patsy LANNING of Six Lakes, George and Diane LANNING of Holt, Calvin LANNING of Charlotte; her father-in-law, Richard DENTON of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin LANNING, on Jan. 14, 1999.
Funeral services are Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Jim Wilcox officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DePUE, EDWIN MAURICE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, November 22, 1999
Carson City - Edwin Maurice DE PUE, 63, of Hubbardston, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Carson City Hospital.
He was born May 20, 1936, to Maurice and Helen HOLBROOK DE PUE, in Chester Township, Eaton County.
He married Eileen ROBERT. He was a member of the Walter T. Roach American Legion Post 182, Hubbardston. He loved training horses and taking his family on trail rides.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Brion DUERR of Powell, Tenn.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Melanie DE PUE of Red Rock, Ontario, Canada, Randy and Mary Jo DE PUE of Naperville, Ill., Ricky and Jenny DE PUE of Crystal River, Fla., Timothy and Christine DE PUE of Eaton Rapids; 12 grandchildren; seven sisters and six brothers-in-law, Jean and Paul SCHAFER, Dorothy FISHER, Shirley and Dick RINCKEY, all of Hubbardston, Carole and Ron STEVENS of Stanton, Kethy and Stan COOPER of Sheridan, Jenny and Steve SCHRAUBEN of Hubbardston, Delores and Ron CORWIN of Sidney; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Judy DE PUE of Greenville, Dean and Rose DE PUE of Sheridan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Helen DE PUE, and one brother, David DE PUE.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City, with the Rev. Ried Martin officiating. Interment will be in East Plains Cemetery, Matherton.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DESJARLAIS, JOSEPH
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, March 10, 1999
Greenville - Joseph DESJARLAIS, 53, Condensery Road, Sheridan, passed away Tuesday morning, March 9, 1999, at his home.
The son of Henry and Florence GREENBOW DESJARLAIS, he was born July 5, 1945, in Saskatchewan, Canada. Joe farmed most of his life and was a faithful member of Beth Haven Baptist Church.
On Nov. 22, 1996, at Ionia, he married the former Judy DAVIS, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters; one son; several brothers and sisters; his mother-in-law, Beatrice DAVIS of Greenville; one sister-in-law, Sandy BOWKER of Trufant; one brother-in-law, Jerry "Skeeter" DAVIS of Greenville; and a special friend, Erma WRIGHT of Sheridan.
Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Beth Haven Baptist Church, east of Greenville on M-57 at Miller Road. Pastor Kevin Crowell will officiate. Burial will be in Fairplains Township Cemetery.
Envelopes for memorial contributiions to Beth Haven Baptist Church are available at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, where the family will receive relatives and friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DEVEREAUX, DARRELL D.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 11, 1999
Grand Ledge - Darrell D. DEVEREAUX, 71, Grand Ledge, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at Lansing.
He was born April 8, 1927, at Middleton, the son of Harvey and Pearl DUIFLOW DEVEREAUX.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a retired employee of Motor Wheel Corp. after 27 years of service, and an employee of Imperial Mobile Home Park of Grand Ledge. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church, Lansing, and Cole-Briggs American Legion Post 48, Grand Ledge.
He is survived by his wife, Margydell; one daughter, Lisa ILLINIK of Rancho Cordove, Calif.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Terry of Ionia, Mike and Peggy, Ronald and Kathy, all of Belding; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his mother, Pearl DEVEREAUX of Middleton; one sister, Beverly DAVID of Holt; his stepchildren, Susan and Dennis LEA of Traverse City, Robert and Cindee CLOUSE of Vermontville, Linda and Norman CLARK of Fort Myers, Fla., Kalven and Sherri HORTON of Lansing.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and Darrell Jr.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Cole-Briggs American Legion Post 48 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing.
The family will receive friends today form 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
For those desiring, contributions to Hospice of Michigan would be greatly appreciated.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DEXTER, PAUL H.SR.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, March 16, 1999
Howard City - Paul H. DEXTER SR., 77, Sand Lake, passed away Sunday, March 14, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
He was born Jan. 5, 1922, in Mesick, the son of Lewis and Lucy SKIVER DEXTER.
Paul worked as a carpenter for more than 50 years before retiring in 1984. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Howard City VFW Post 3306 and was a past post commander.
In 1946, he married Marcelyn REGEL. She survives him.
He also is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Deb DEXTER, Michael and Melissa DEXTER, all of Howard City, Steven and Carrie DEXTER of Sand Lake; three daughters and son-in-law, Pam and Steven LONGCORE of Grant, Sally and Calvin MCCAMBRIDGE of Lakeview, Jan and Jim KIBLER of Rockford; 19 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law; Dale and Gwen DEXTER of Morley, Rodney and Barb DEXTER of Wayland, Robert and Carol DEXTER of Coral; six sisters and four brothers-in-law, Ilene and Jim GRAHAM of Kentwood, Dorothy and Bob TERMEER of Plainwell, Teresa and Jerry FITZGERALD of Wyoming, June DESHAW of Wyoming, Bonnie and Alvern REDDER of Otsego, Kay DEXTER of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Melissa SYMONDS; and a great-grandson, Aaron MITCHELL.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, with Pastor Steve Swanson officiating.
Memorials in his memory may be left at the funeral home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and before services Thursday.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DHAENE, WALLACE O.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, April 26, 1999
Greenville - Wallace O. DHAENE, 73, Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, April 22, 1999, at his niece's home in Greenville.
He was born Aug. 9, 1925, in Lansing, the son of Leonard and Mary EMMONS DHAENE.
Wallace had worked as an auto mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marchella WALTERS; two brothers, Ernest DHAENE and Eistel DHAENE.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, C.M.Sgt. Gregory L. and Kendra S. DHAENE of Belleville, Ill.; a brother, Carl DHAENE of Half Mile Lake; a sister, Virginia KOZAK of California; two granddaughters, Sasha R. DHAENE and Keesha L. DHAENE, both of Belleville; special niece, Donna and Harry BISSELL of Greenville; two stepdaughters, Lynn LAIRD of Belding, Debbie BEECH of Greenville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private family services have been held.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Dhaene may be directed to Visiting Nurse Association's Hospice.
The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
FRED AND GERTRUDE DICKENSON, LAURA SHAFFER
Source: Edmore Times, Thursday, January 4, 1951
TRIPLE FUNERAL HELD SATURDAY FOR FIRE DEATHS
A triple funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dickinson and the
mother of Mr. Dickinson, Mrs. Laura Shaffer, who died in the
fire of their farm home northeast of Edmore, was held from
the Edmore Methodist church Saturday afternoon where
hundreds of their neighbors and friends paid their last
respects for the popular folks of Edmore. Mrs. Dickinson
was employed as cook at Mart-View restaurant and had worked
that day until 3 pm.
Fred was 58, his wife Gertrude was 58, and Fred's mother was
79, and they were burned beyond recognition in the fire
which destroyed their home, and Milo Jeppesen, Edmore fire
marshall, estimated the loss at $5,000. According to Mrs.
Margaret Finch, who lives across the road from the Dickinson
farm home, the fire was noticed by her at about 10:30 pm and
she called the fire department and they made a quick run to
the farm, but it was a mass of flames when they arrived.
Mrs. Finch furnished hot coffee for the firemen, who were on
the job most of the night awaiting for the time they could
recover the bodies. Mrs. Finch said she thought to find
they might have gone to Edmore to the show but later she saw
their car in the garage and knew they were trapped in the
blazing home.
Mrs. Finch was slightly delayed in reporting the fire to the
Edmore Fire Department because her telephone is on the same
line as the Dickinson's and the fire burned through the line
at the Dickinson home. She contacted a neighbor who
telephoned the alarm in to Edmore through another line.
By the time the Edmore Fire department truck arrived the one
story frame house was a mass of flames, whipped by a strong
southwest wind, Jeppessen said.
The fire victims apparently were suffocated by natural gas
escaping from a defective gas stove, according to Dr. L. S.
Lilly, coroner of Stanton . The coroner said the victims
died before the escaping gas was ignited by an oil stove
fire.
Dr. Lilly reported the bodies were burned too completely to
permit autopsies.
Natural gas is piped into the Dickinson house from a well on
the farm. Mrs. Dickinson a year ago was overcome by fumes
due to a defective connection in the gas line, according to
Sheriff Walter H. Arntz of Stanton.
Dickinson was found lying on a sofa in the living room and
his wife lying on a day bed in an adjoining sun room, as if
they had been reading or resting when overcome. Mrs.
Shaffer's body was found in the bathtub at the rear of the
house, Jeppessen said.
Dickinson was born on the farm and lived their all his
life. He was a member of the Edmore Masonic lodge and Order
of the Eastern Star. His wife who was born in Colorado,
lived with him on the farm for the last 30 years. His mother
who had lived with them for many years was a member of
Rebekah lodge of Alma. Surviving are Mrs. Shaffer's
daughter and Dickinson's sister Mrs. Edna Bradeen of
Kalamazoo, Mrs. Dickinson's mother Mrs. Lucy Holly of
Muskegon and three stepchildren of Mrs. Shaffer. Mrs. V. J.
Slutes and Mrs. Harold Redman of Alma and Stanley Shaffer of
Bay City.
Songs were offered by Mrs. R. A. Potts and Miss Lyman(?)
Johnson accompanied by Margharita Paxton at the piano. Pall bearers were Alfred Rasmussen, Vern Brooks, Holger
Jorgenson, William Baumgardner, Marvin Deal, George Skinner,
Russell Deja, Edward Jorgensen, Robert Crawford, Fred
Gustavison, Dewey Keller, Neil Anderson.
Submitted by epmagnan@uswest.net
DICKINSON, NAOMI
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, April 12, 1999
Greenville - Naomi DICKINSON, 70, passed away Sunday, April 11, 1999, at Metron of Belding.
She was born Aug. 21, 1928, the daughter of Byron and Lucia SHELLENBARGER.
She is survived by three daughters, Wendy WHITNEY of Belding, Teresa LYONS, Mae HOLLAND, both of Greenville; one son, William GOUPELL Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind.; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Jacqueline and Lawrence KAMMERS of Ionia, Violet E. CORDER of Florida, Myrtle M. and Donald CAMPBELL of Wheatland, Wyom., Emma M. And Larry LAKE of Stanton; one brother, Byron SHELLENBARGER Jr. of Stanton; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Paulette GOUPELL; one grandson, David Scott GOUPELL; one sister, Ruth C. MIER; and one brother, Harold K. TRAIN.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor David Burton officiating. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Naomi's name to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DICKHOFF, MARGARET ELIZABETH
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, February 12, 1999
Milton, Wis. - Margaret Elizabeth DICKHOFF, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999.
She married Lawrence DICKHOFF on June 16, 1937.
She was a member of Milton Women's Club, Milton Women's Bridge Club, Janesville and Whitewater Country Clubs. Her interests were work, traveling, her grandchildren and attending sporting events.
Margaret is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and John RICE of Greenville, Joann and Robert CARPENTER of Madison, Wis.; nine grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth STAFFORD of Greenville, Lawrence STAFFORD of White Lake, Daniel STAFFORD and Timothy STAFFORD, both of Greenville, Patrick CARPENTER of Madison, Wis., Jodi and Steve MARCHI of Pleansanton, Calif., Jill RHEAUME of Yorba Linda, Calif., Jennifer and Jeffrey LODING of Greenville, Jay and Sharon RICE of Westford, Mass. She also is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Vernice and Carl NELSON of Sun City, Ariz.; 10 great-grandchildren; and her special friend, Dr. John HOLMES of Milton, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three sisters, Ethel NEWMAN, Florence RICE, Gladys CONNELL; brother, Daniel CONNELL; and son-in-law, William STAFFORD.
Margaret will be dearly missed and long remembered as a devoted, hardworking mother and grandmother.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Milton, Wis. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Janesville, Wis.
The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Church, Milton, from 3 to 7 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Visitation is at the church from 9 a.m. until the funeral Mass.
Albrecht Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DINES, RAY A.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 7, 1999
Greenville - Ray A. DINES, 43, of W. Holland Lake Road, Greenville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 6, 1999, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice.
The son of Ralph Kenneth and Helen Louise LINCOLN DINES, he was born July 6, 1956, in Greenville.
Ray retired from Frigidaire, where he had worked as a repairman and a department supervisor. He was a member of UAW Local 137, a former member of the Flat River Conservation Club, and enjoyed archery, hunting, fishing and competitive darts.
He married the former Debra L. BENSON on Oct. 12, 1977, in Greenville. She survives. Also surviving are their children, Michael Ray DINES and Rebecca Lynne DINES, both at home; his father, Ken DINES of Baldwin; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Kathy and Larry WRIGHT of Lansing, Carol HAGEN of Greenville, Kennetta and James LEMON of Kendalville, Ind., Mae and Gayle INGERSOLL of Lakeview; his mother-in-law, Valjeanne DENTON of Grand Rapids; three sisters-in-law, Cindy BENSON of Greenville, Teri WOLLEN of Grand Rapids, Denise STRYKER of Sparta; many aunts and uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services are Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Michael Keeney, Hospice chaplain, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding.
Envelopes for memorial contributions to Hospice or the Amrican Cancer Society are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DINGMAN, AL S.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, February 9, 1999
Ionia - Al S. DINGMAN, 43, Ionia, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, at Ionia County Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 3, 1955, in Greenville, to Elmer and Hazel DINGMAN.
He was married to Danna on June 3, 1976. She survives along with their children, Douglas, Julia, Daniel, Elmer and Christopher. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.
No funeral services will be held per his wishes.
Cards of sympathy may be sent to 360 E. Tuttle Road, Lot 64, Ionia 48846.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DISHONG, PENNY LEE
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, September 9, 1999
Lakeview - Penny Lee DISHONG, 46, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at her home.
Mrs. DISHONG was born Nov. 7, 1952, in Lakeview, the daughter of Leon and Nadine MILES.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Terri and William TELLER of Farmington Hills; a special friend, Denny LOUDEN of Grand Rapids; her parents, Leon and Nadine MILES of Lakeview; one sister and brother-in-law, Rosalee and Jack JOHNSON of Lakeview; a niece and her spouse, LeeAnn and Jeff MOORE; a nephew, Jack JOHNSON Jr.; two great-nieces, Genevieve MOORE and Gabrielle JOHNSON.
Mrs. DISHONG was preceded in death by one sister, Sally Jo, in 1953.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Youngman-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Lakeview, with the Rev. Eugene Kooi officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made to We Care For Kids Council of Montcalm County.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DITTO, MARY ETTA (STEARNS)
Source: Unknown, Probably Petoskey, Michigan Date of Print: 1906
AT REST.
Mrs. Mary E. Ditto Taken to Old Home for Burial.
In the death of Mrs. Mary E. Ditto, which occurred just before we went to press last week, our city lost one of its best loved and most highly esteemed citizens, a woman whose life has been exemplary in every respect. For the past 20 years she has come and gone in our midst, doing the work of an earnest trusting Christian in quiet, unassuming way, caring not whether the world heard of her deeds, but thinking only of the friends she hoped to benefit.
Her last sickness was very short. On Monday she was taken with an attack of pleurisy but was not immediately thought to be in a serious condition, but shortly after pneumonia set in and developed so rapidly that hope of her recovery was given up. Realizing that her last hours were near, she many times expressed pleasure at her nearness to the heavenly kingdom and repeated passages of Scripture full of the glorious promises that had sustained and comforted her all through life, before losing consciousness.
Mary E. Ditto was born in Geauga county, Ohio, June 12, 1835. She was married, Dec. 25, 1856, to Joseph Ditto who passed away 14 years ago. To them three children were born, Frank S. Ditto, Earnest H. Ditto and Chas. J. Ditto, all of whom survive her.
At the early age of 12 years, she united with the Methodist church of which she was one of its most conscientious members throughout her life.
After a short service at her late home, Thursday morning, the remains were taken to her former home for burial beside her husband, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ditto.
Additional Notes: Mary Etta (Stearns) Ditto was born June 12, 1835 in Phelps, Ontario County, New York to Lawson and Emily (Ferris) Stearns. At some point, probably with her family moved to Newbury, Geauga County, Ohio where she married and raised her children. She passed away in 1906 probably in Petoskey, Michigan, where her husband built there home, but was buried in Ferris Center Cemetery, Ferris Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, next to her husband.
Submitted by Crystal Boggs
DOLPHIN, HILDA P.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, August 9, 1999
Ionia - Hilda P. DOLPHIN, 82, of Ionia, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 7, 1999, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born Nov. 27, 1916, in Ionia, the daughter of Louis and Paula SCHULTES MACHOLL.
She was a graduate of Ionia High School in 1934.
Mrs. DOLPHIN was married to Con DOLPHIN on April 13, 1936, in Ohio. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1994. Together the couple owned and operated a photography studio in Ionia for many years. She was a member of the Hospital Guild of Ionia County Memorial Hospital.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Brian and Betty Ann DOLPHIN of Belding; one daughter, Susan DOLPHIN of Greenville; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her foster daughter, Brigitte "Getta" GRAEBER of Wurzburg, Germany; one sister-in-law, Harriet GUERNSEY and one brother-in-law, Carl SNIDER, both of California.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a son, David in 1982.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Cook Funeral Home, Ionia, with Pastors Jeff Meyer and David Weber officiating. Interment will be in the Balcom Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Community Christian School in Belding and First Presbyterian Church, Ionia, Memorial Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DOMINE, JACK A.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, May 15, 1999
Lakeview - Jack A. DOMINE, 73, of Lakeview, passed away Thursday, May 13, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview.
Mr. DOMINE was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisc., the son of Alvin and Florence DOMINE.
On March 13, 1946, he married Peggy WHITE.
Survivors are his wife, Peggy of Lakeview; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Jacquelyn J. and Michael NEDRY of Flower Mound, Texas, Cinda R. GREENE of Sacramento, Calif., Roxanna Lee DAVIS of Lakeview, Rhonda R. and Clyde CLINGENSMITH of Blanchard; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, David and Dorothy OLSEN of Evart, Duane and Anna OLSEN of Lakeview, Don and Nancy of Coral, Jerry and Clarice OLSEN, Larry OLSEN, all of Lakeview.
Mr. DOMINE was a member of the Lakeview Hugh-Pontius VFW Post 3701 and the Greenville American Legion Post 101.
Funeral services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, with pastors David Braak and David England officiating. Interment is in Lakeview Cemetery.
Visitation is today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DOOLITTLE, CHARLES WILLIAM
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, June 25, 1999
Crystal - Charles William DOOLITTLE, 95, Greenville, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 1999.
He farmed most of his life in the Stanton and Edmore areas.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Irma JENKS and Dorothy Jean; two sons, Charles Edward and Robert William; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ila DOLLOFF and Minnie BARBER; and two brothers, Marvin and Lawrence.
He is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Genevieve and Norman HEALEY of Lansing, Joann and Erwin HANSEN of Elwell, Donna and Dennis NAYBACK of Lansing, Marilyn and the Rev. William MALONE of Penfield, N.Y.; one son and daughter-in-law, Earl J. and Betty DOOLITLE of Carson City; 36 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be July 2 at 7 p.m. at Pine Grove Church, Crystal. Interment will be in Ferris Center Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home, Lansing.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DOWE, DAWN MAY
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, March 11, 1999
Greenville - Dawn May DOWE, 23, Hillis Road, Stanton, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, March 9, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids.
The daughter of Joseph and Clara TOWNE DOWE, she was born April 9, 1975, in Grand Rapids. Dawn had attended Central Montcalm High School and was a member of Edmore Full Gospel Church.
Surviving are her parents, Joseph and Clara DOWE of Stanton; her maternal grandfather, Earl TOWNE of Grand Rapids; her paternal grandfather, Clarence DOWE of Grand Haven; several aunts and uncles and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald J. DOWE in 1990; her maternal grandmother, Opal TOWNE; and her paternal grandmother, Flora DOWE.
If you are ready to see Jesus when you go, you will see her again. In the meantime, you will be able to tell her "until you meet again".
Funeral services will be Friday at 3 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Wallace O'Bryan officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes.
Envelopes for memorial contributiions are available at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, where the family will receive relatives and friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DOWNEY, MAX "MJ"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 25, 1999
Scottsdale, Ariz. - Max "MJ" DOWNEY, 71, Phoenix, Ariz., a retired Arizona State Fair and Coliseum executive, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 1999.
He was born in Greenville, the son of Dayne W. and Beatrice K. OLSEN DOWNEY.
He was an Arizona resident for 61 years. He graduated from Tucson High School and was a member of the Badgers.
Mr. DOWNEY was a World War II veteran and active in the rodeo and livestock industry. He served as president and vice president of the Arizona Fair's Association and was voted into its Hall of Fame in 1995. He was a former member of the Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix Jaycees and honorary member of the Bill Williams Mountain Men.
He is survived by his wife, Arloa "Jeanne" DOWNEY; four daughters Tina, Tallent, Terri PATTERSON, Candace CLAUSEN, Linda INGRAM; one son, Leon "Kip" ZALLY; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jack W. DOWNEY.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Messinger Mortuary & Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Visitation will be Tuesday at the mortuary from 5 to 8 p.m., with rosary at 7.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Wayne Cancer Institute, 1328 22nd St., Santa Monica, Calif. 90404, or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Ariz. 85014-5699.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DOWNING, GLENN C.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, November 9, 1999
Greenville - Glenn C. DOWNING, 64 of West Orange Street, Greenville, pased away early Monday morning, Nov. 8, 1999, at Metron of Greenville.
The son of Glenn A. and Marion BOROFF DOWNING, he was born Feb. 13, 1935, in Ionia.
On March 26, 1965, in Ionia, he married the former Nina LELAND.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Glenn served with the U.S. Army and was a life member of both the Ray I. Booth American Legion Post 101 in Greenville and the Lester J. Sitts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5065 in Sheridan, in addition to being a member of the Moose Lodge in Lowell. An electrical groundman, he also was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Grand Rapids.
Surviving are his wife, Nina DOWNING of Greenville; his children, Teresa and Glen HOWARD of Greenville, Wade and Estelle DOWNING, Ed and Pam PARKS, Kevin SCHULTZ and Kim LEPZINSKI, all of Lowell, Tina and Pete CUSHMAN of Gowen; one sister, Janet P. CLARK of Ionia; one stepbrother, Marvin OAKLEY of Indiana; one stepsister, Beverly HASSELBACK of Trenton; and 14 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Jerry Jones, pastor of First Congregational Church officiating. Military honors, rendered by the Ray I. Booth American Legion Post 101 honor guard, will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Glenn. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DOYLE SANDRA KAY
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, December 10, 1999
Greenville - Sandra Kay DOYLE, 55, of Dane Street, Gowen, died at home Thursday morning, Dec. 9, 1999, in the care of her family.
She was born in Howard City, on Feb 17, 1944, the daughter of Joyce DOXTATER and Warren BAKER.
She graduated from Greenville High School and operated a booth at the Six Lakes Flea Market the past 18 years.
She is survived by Philip JONES; her children, Kelly DOYLE, Steven DOYLE, Lisa and Brian HEURING, all of Gowen, Shelly and Pat FRY of Belding; her four grandchildren, Sarah, Sammi, Jessie and Jake; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Tom TURLEY, Robin and Alex ROMERO, all of Gowen; and her aunt, Millie and Don ZENK of Howard City.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce NOONAN, and one brother, Lee Arnold BAKER.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Mark Mitchell, of Howard City United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Langston.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DRAPER, EARNEST
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, June 23, 1999
Sheridan - Earnest DRAPER, 62, of Sheridan, owner and sales manager of Synthetic Lubricants, Greenville, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, June 22, 1999.
Earnie passed away at home as he wished, while being cared for by his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jasper DRAPER.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol of Sheridan; his children, Susan and Tom TOCK of Boyne City, Tony and Kelly DRAPER of Greenville; grandchildren, Jamie and Annie TOCK, Megan and Tyler DRAPER; his mother, Clara DRAPER of Reed City; his brother, Ken and Bethel DRAPER of LeRoy; many nephews and nieces; in-laws, Nancy and Fred BAROTH of Elkhart, Ind., Jim WHITTAKER of Grand Rapids, Phil and Judy WHITTAKER of Centerville, Ohio; and the employees of Synthetic Lubricants.
Earnie was born Sept. 8, 1936, in Muskegon. He graduated from LeRoy High School. He served with the U.S. Air Force in France.
Earnie made a difference in this world by adopting and loving two children with his wife and through the several businesses that he started over the years, employing many people whom he always cared about. His son and partner will now continue his business.
Earnie shared a love of the outdoors with his family and just recently taught his grandson to shoot. He will be remembered as an opinionated man, who was always positive about the future.
He was very generous, as an adoring grandfather, who taught the importance of family through his actions. He will be missed.
Memorial service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church, Sheridan. Burial will be in Rose Lake Township Cemetery, LeRoy.
A graveside memorial service will be Saturday at noon at the cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gratiot Area Hospice or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Arrangements were handled by the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DREGER, GAYLORD "DUTCH"
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, August 27, 1999
Bonita Springs, Fla. - Gaylord F. "Dutch" DREGER, 88, formerly of Belding, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Florida.
He was born July 14, 1911, in Ionia, the son of August and Olive DREGER.
He retired from Fedders in Greenville in 1976, was a past master of the Masonic Lodge of Belding and a member of the York Lodge of Grand Rapids.
He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy FACE, whom he married April 29, 1934.
He is also survived by one one and daughter-in-law, Fred and Delilah DREGER of Texas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Jack JESKO of Grand Ledge, Judy and Gene GERKE of Grand Rapids, Teri and Al ALMY of Orleans; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne DREGER.
A memorial service will be held in November in Bonita Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DUNCOMBE, ORLAND R.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, April 17, 1999
Edmore - Orland R. DUNCOMBE, 92, of Lakeview, passed away Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital in Lakeview.
He was born in February 1907 in Canada.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son David; and one brother, David.
He is survived by his companion, Erma JOHNSTON SCOBY of Lakeview; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one nephew, Ervin DUNCOMBE of Canada.
Services for Mr. Duncombe will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Edmore, with Pastor Connie Bongard officiating. Interment will be in Vinewood Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services at the church.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DURHAM, BEATRICE K.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, October 7, 1999
Belding - Beatrice K. DURHAM, 88, of Belding, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at Metron of Belding.
She was born Sept. 9, 1911, in North Rose, N.Y., to Ernest J. and Bessie MERRILL KELLEY.
She is survived by her children, Florence Annabelle DURHAM of Rochester, N.Y., Lloyd and Alice DURHAM, Stanley and Mary DURHAM, all of North Rose, N.Y., George and Cindy DURHAM of Tennessee; one daughter-in-law, Peggy DURHAM of New Jersey; one son-in-law, the Rev David BURTON of Belding; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Belva GLANDZEL of Rochester, N.Y.; two brothers, Ernest J. KELLEY of Florida, Maurice KELLEY of Penfield, N. Y.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde DURHAM, in 1988 and children, Bessie BURTON, Richard DURHAM, Pauline DURHAM; two brothers, Robert and Wallace KELLEY.
Funeral services will be Sunday at Alton Free Methodist Church, Alton, N.Y., with the Rev. Leonard Humbert officiating. Interment will be in the York Settlement Cemetery, Huron, N.Y.
Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5019 Main St., North Rose, N.Y.
Memorials may be made to Alton Free Methodist Church, of which she was a member, or Belding Free Methodist Church.
Local arrangements were handled by Johnson Funeral Home, Belding.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DYER, JOHN G.
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Edmore - John G. DYER, 70, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at his home.
He was born June 15, 1929, in Wise Township, the son of Clare and Inez PARKER DYER.
He was preceded in death by his foster parents, Gertrude and William HYDE.
He is survived by his wife, Clara, whom he married Nov. 30, 1956; one son, Thomas DYER, and one grandson, Colt DYER, both of Kalamazoo.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stebbins-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in the McBride Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
DYER, LEE EDWARD
Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, January 27, 1999
Edmore - Lee Edward DYER, 65, Lakeview, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at his home.
Mr. DYER was born May 11, 1933, in Stanton, to Otis and Ora DOPP DYER.
He is survived by his special companion, Amanda CHAPMAN of Lakeview; 11 stepchildren, Dawn ALLBEE of Big Rapids, Shon CHAPMAN of Canadian Lakes, Kyle CHAPMAN, Klyn and Lisa CHAPMAN, Mary MAUS, Mark ENGELAHL, Robyn MONNIER, Clay and Kristy CHAPMAN, all of Lakeview, Debbie BARNHARDT of Greenville, Wade CHAPMAN of Illinois, Troy and Carrie CHAPMAN of Mecosta; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Willard BRITTON of Riverdale; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ivan And Audrey DYER of McBride, Larry and Delores DYER of Rodney; 40 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Friday at 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Six Lakes, with Pastor John Jachim officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the church.
The family is being served by the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore.
Contributed by Linda Johnston
