The Class of 1941
This list of the graduates from the Class of 1941 was compiled from the GLHS 50+ Alumni Association yearly listings of who had passed over the last year at each annual reunion year. We are sure there are others we have missed that need to be added to this list. If you know of any graduates who have passed who are not listed here please email the information, including the year they passed, the date, and for the women their maiden name to:
[email protected] We are only looking "online" for information because we have hundreds of obituaries to research. We realize that there are other resources we could use to look up this information in libraries in electronic or paper format but we do not have the time to dedicate to that. If you have information for someone who has passed please let us know and we will make any changes to information we have previously posted. If we have no other information we will just list “NO INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE” as part of their listing. The obituaries, or other information if it was available for the graduates that have passed, follow the listing. Thank You! |
Lorna “Jeanne” BILLS Breen ( 2010 -- 3/22/2010 )
Joseph L. Boyer ( 2004 -- 6/29/2004 )
Kenneth Cheesmond ( 1983 -- 11/26/1983 )
Phillip Elwyn Clark ( 1988 -- 4/6/1988 )
Harold H. Cody ( 2018 -- 7/13/2018 )
Vergean M. DEXTER Hayse ( 2009 -- 8/8/2009 )
Dorothy DICK Shaw ( 2014 -- 11/15/2014 )
Margie DOWNING Becker ( 2001 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Roberta Ardith “PUD" Edgar ( 1994 -- 3/13/1994 )
Betty Ann FELZKE Nicol ( 2022 -- 6/9/2022 )
Carl C. Galvin ( 2011 -- 2/9/2011 )
Marguerite I. GUILD Gidley ( 1987 -- 10/9/1987 )
Margaret Haddix ( 1942 -- 3/9/1942 )
Aveys E. HAYWARD Holmes ( 1985 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Keith Husted ( 2017 -- 6/11/2017 )
Charles James Ingalls ( 1994 -- 8/16/1994 )
Bettie Jean KINGSLEY Schlappi ( 2022 -- 10/2/2022 )
Kathleen KINYON Gearhart ( 2001 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
John Edward Kwant ( 1998 -- 10/11/1998 )
Virgene LIETZKE Plankenhorn ( 2002 -- 3/7/2002 )
Miles C. Merrill ( 2006 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Ronald C. Miller ( 2019 -- 6/25/2019 )
William S. O'Neil ( 2010 -- 8/31/2010 )
Gerald M. Roth ( 1986 -- 9/21/1986 )
Thomas Wayne Scofic ( 1996 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Mary Louise SHEPARD Rice ( 2003 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Barbara SIMONS Laws ( 2014 -- 12/31/2014 )
Josephine SKINNER Davis ( 2012 -- 12/9/2012 )
Virginia M. THOMPSON Huxtable ( 2020 -- 2/8/2020 )
Dorothy WATSON Krauss ( 2017 -- 12/8/2017 )
George D. Wilson ( 2005 -- 3/29/2005 )
Marjorie Gayle WORKINGER Howell ( 2000 -- 5/5/2000 )
Joseph L. Boyer ( 2004 -- 6/29/2004 )
Kenneth Cheesmond ( 1983 -- 11/26/1983 )
Phillip Elwyn Clark ( 1988 -- 4/6/1988 )
Harold H. Cody ( 2018 -- 7/13/2018 )
Vergean M. DEXTER Hayse ( 2009 -- 8/8/2009 )
Dorothy DICK Shaw ( 2014 -- 11/15/2014 )
Margie DOWNING Becker ( 2001 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Roberta Ardith “PUD" Edgar ( 1994 -- 3/13/1994 )
Betty Ann FELZKE Nicol ( 2022 -- 6/9/2022 )
Carl C. Galvin ( 2011 -- 2/9/2011 )
Marguerite I. GUILD Gidley ( 1987 -- 10/9/1987 )
Margaret Haddix ( 1942 -- 3/9/1942 )
Aveys E. HAYWARD Holmes ( 1985 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Keith Husted ( 2017 -- 6/11/2017 )
Charles James Ingalls ( 1994 -- 8/16/1994 )
Bettie Jean KINGSLEY Schlappi ( 2022 -- 10/2/2022 )
Kathleen KINYON Gearhart ( 2001 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
John Edward Kwant ( 1998 -- 10/11/1998 )
Virgene LIETZKE Plankenhorn ( 2002 -- 3/7/2002 )
Miles C. Merrill ( 2006 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Ronald C. Miller ( 2019 -- 6/25/2019 )
William S. O'Neil ( 2010 -- 8/31/2010 )
Gerald M. Roth ( 1986 -- 9/21/1986 )
Thomas Wayne Scofic ( 1996 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Mary Louise SHEPARD Rice ( 2003 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Barbara SIMONS Laws ( 2014 -- 12/31/2014 )
Josephine SKINNER Davis ( 2012 -- 12/9/2012 )
Virginia M. THOMPSON Huxtable ( 2020 -- 2/8/2020 )
Dorothy WATSON Krauss ( 2017 -- 12/8/2017 )
George D. Wilson ( 2005 -- 3/29/2005 )
Marjorie Gayle WORKINGER Howell ( 2000 -- 5/5/2000 )
Lorna “Jeanne” Bills Green
April 16, 1923 -- March 22, 2011
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Lorna "Jeanne" Green Age 87, passed away March 22, 2011 at her winter home in Port Charlotte, Florida with her daughters by her side. Born April 16, 1923 in Grand Ledge to the late Dale and Ferne Bills. Jeanne was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church of Grand Ledge, the Charlotte Clark Circle and The Grand Ledge Child Study Club. She was a Graduate of G.L.H.S. Class of 1941. Surviving are her children, Dale (Pat) of Okemos, MI, April (Bill) Ogilvy of Rochester, MI, Janet (Phil) Sheaffer and Garth (Jan) Green of Grand Ledge. Nine grandchildren , 4 great-grandchildren, her Aunt and best friend Dorrene Gilbert of Grand Ledge. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Gordon Green in 2005, and her faithful canine companion Cassie. Graveside memorial services and inurnment of both Jeanne and Gordon's ashes will be held Saturday August 20th at 11:30 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge with The Reverend Dr. Marilyn Danielson of First Congregational Church of Portland officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jeanne's name to The Capital Area Humane Society, G.L.E.A.P (Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program) or The Salvation Army. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Online condolences may be made at www.holihanatkin.com
Joseph L. Boyer
January 4, 1923 -- June 29, 2004
Burial: Benton Township Cemetery
Potterville, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Joseph L. Boyer, 81, of Potterville, died Tuesday evening, June 29, 2004 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte.
Mr. Boyer was born January 4, 1923 in Lansing, a son of Joseph L. and Geraldine (Lundy) Boyer Sr. He was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, an Army veteran of World War II (serving in Normandy), a life member of Potterville VFW Post 6043 and a retired state employee.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Edna; three sons, Wayne (Jan) Boyer of Clearwater Beach, Fla., Robert (Ann) Boyer of Brimley and Ronald (SueEllen) Boyer of Potterville; six grandchildren and one great-grandson; two half-sisters, Ann (Richard) Jones of Grand Ledge and Emmalene (Dr. Lynn) McConnell of Hastings; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Karen King.
Services were held July 2 at Field & Leik Funeral Home in Dimondale, with Pastor mark Slocum officiating. Military honors followed at Benton Township Cemetery by VFW Post 701. Pallbearers were Able Anzaldua, Mark Boyer, Wayne Boyer and Douglas Jones. Honorary bearer was Paul Jones.
Kenneth E. Cheesmond
March 12, 1923 -- November 26, 1983 (aged 60)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Kenneth E Cheesmond was born around 1923. We know that Kenneth E Cheesmond had been residing in Eaton County, Michigan.
Phillip Elwyn Clark
June 19, 1923 -- April 6, 1988 (aged 64)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Harold H. Cody
December 24, 1922 -- July 13, 2018
Harold H. “Stub” Cody a lifelong Grand Ledge resident passed away July 13, 2018. Stub was born December 24, 1922 in Wacousta to the late Edward and Lucy (McGarry) Cody. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1941. Stub went on to proudly serve in the United States Army during WW II. After returning from the war he delivered for Eaton Oil Co. and ultimately retired from Lansing Ice & Fuel. He always looked forward to spending time with his family and attended many sporting events for his grandkids.
He is survived by children, Carol Ann (Terry) Endres, Linda Irish, Jo (Casey) Godlewski and Harold “Mickey’ (Denise) Cody; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ella Renney and brother-in-law, Ernest Nostrant. Stub was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Jean in 1992.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Deacon J. Andre’ Tardif of St. Michael Catholic Church, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Stub’s name may be given to the Memorial Honor Guard Cole-Briggs Post #48, 731 N. Clinton Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837.
Vergean M. Dexter Hayse
May 12, 1922 -- August 8, 2009 (aged 87)
Vergean M. Hayse, 87, of Danville, passed away on Aug. 8, 2009, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.
She was born May 12, 1922, in Clinton County, Michigan, the daughter of Nelson F. and Phlena David Dexter. She married Kenneth L. Hayse on Aug. 1, 1944, in Eagle, Michigan. He preceded her in death in 1999.
Survivors include four children, David (Marcia) Hayse of Kansas City, Mo.; Lynn (Donna) Hayse of Tucson, Arizona; Bruce (Carolyn) Hayse of Tallahassee, Florida and Wilma (Frank) Postlewait of Wellsville, Kansas; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and sons, Ronald and Kenneth.
Dorothy Lucille Dick Shaw
August 7, 1923 -- November 15, 2014 (aged 91)
Burial: Delta Center Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
On Saturday, November 15, 2014, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother, Dorothy Lucille (Dick) Shaw, 91, went home to be with the Lord. She is no longer in pain as she's singing & dancing down Heaven's streets of gold! She was a lifelong resident of Grand Ledge & a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Lansing. She loved music, especially gospel music & hymns. She leaves behind her loving husband of 72 years, Edward A. Shaw, Sr., her children, Ronald (Nancy) Shaw, Terry (Elaine) Shaw, Edward (Cindy) Shaw, & James (Carol) Shaw, 7 grandchildren & spouses, & 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, 301 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge with the memorial & praise service to be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Maranatha Baptist Church, 2300 N. Waverly Rd., Lansing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to Camp Barakel, P. O. Box 159, Fairview, MI 48621-0159.
Margie Downing Becker
YEAR OF PASSING: 2001
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Roberta Ardith “PUD” Edgar
July 10, 1923-- March 13, 1994 (aged 70)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Betty Ann Felzke Nicol
June 24, 1923 — June 9, 2022 (Aged 98)
Betty Ann Nicol of Delta Township passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022. Betty was born June 24, 1923 in Grand Ledge to the late Edward and Lottie (Cook) Felzke. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1941 and retired from the State of Michigan. Betty enjoyed sewing, gardening and was an avid bowler. She looked forward to weekly Saturday morning breakfasts at Denny’s with her friends which would be followed by Betty hosting several hours of playing scrabble at her home. She was a pet lover, especially her cats. Betty was a wonderful wife and proud mother raising three wonderful children and cherished her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Dick) Esper; grandchildren, Eric (Audra) Esper, Chad (Lauren) Esper, Marissa Dean M.D. and Monique (Paolo) DiBenedetto; great grandchildren, Ty, Belle, Briony, Thatcher, River and Mia. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; son, Nick; daughter, Dana McCrumb and brother, Richard Felzke. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 13, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend Lyle D. Heaton, officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7905 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906 (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=cahsad&id=23)
or Wounded Warriors, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246).
Carl C. Galvin
June 23, 1923 -- February 9, 2011 (aged 87)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Carl, 87, of Eagle, passed away Wednesday. Carl was born to the late Joseph and Anna Pauline (Kebler) Galvin.
He was a life long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and manager of Grand Ledge Produce Co. Very proud of his military service, Carl served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. California and was a life member of VFW and past commander of American Legion.
He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed coin collecting, winter trips to Laughlin Nevada, and an occasional pull-tab.
He is survived by daughter Janice McAllister (William Kincaid), grandchildren Pamela & Patrick McAllister, and Megan Galvin, sisters Marge Cribley, Marilyn Seldon, Roberta Fortino and sister-in-law Marge Galvin, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by wife Jeane, son James "Jimmy", 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and dear friend Genoa Smith.
A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Richard D. McKenzie officiating, followed by a military graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW National Home For Children, Eaton Rapids, MI
Marguerite I. Guild Gidley
March 10, 1923 -- October 9, 1987 (aged 64)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Margaret Haddix
May 26, 1924 -- March 9, 1942 (aged 17)
Burial: Union Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Aveys E Hayward Holmes
Birth: 1922 -- Death: 1985 (aged 62–63)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Keith "Tom" Husted
June 11, 1923 -- February 4, 2017
Keith “Tom” Husted age 93, lifelong Wacousta resident went home to Jesus on February 4, 2017. Tom was born June 11, 1923 in Wacousta to Troy and Josephine Husted.
Tom was a Grand Ledge High School graduate Class of 1941, was a WW II Army Veteran, lifetime American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48 member, and longtime faithful member of Mt. Hope Church. Tom was retired from Carlings Black Label Distribution. Tom along with his wife Jake and their family were blessed to celebrate seventy-one years of marriage on February 2, 2017.
Tom was preceded in death by his son, Gregory in 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, B. Jean “Jake” Husted; daughter, Laurie (Dave) Staley; granddaughter, Brinah (Josh) Staley Cook; grandsons, Bronson Staley, Evan and Ryan Husted; great granddaughter, Delaney Cook; daughter-in-law, Sandy Husted along with several sisters
Charles James Ingalls
November 15, 1923 -- August 16, 1994
Birth: Riley, Clinton County, Michigan, USA
Death: Michigan, USA
Burial: Wacousta Cemetery
Wacousta, Clinton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Kathleen Kinyon Gearhart
YEAR OF PASSING: 2001
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Bettie Jean Kingsley Schlappi
February 5, 1923 — October 2, 2022 (Aged 99)
Bettie Jean (Kingsley) Schlappi was born to John Calvin Kingsley and Bessie (Barker) Kingsley of Grand Ledge, MI on February 5, 1923. A 1941 graduate of Grand Ledge High School, she went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Robert Allen (“Bob”) Schlappi on April 19, 1944. After a WWII tour in the US Army Air Force during which he was a B-24 pilot stationed in Italy, Bob and Bettie resumed their lives in Grand Ledge. Their faith in God and participation in and support of Grand Ledge Baptist Church was strong and active throughout their long lives. Family meant everything to Bettie and Bob and their pride and joy came from their children; Douglas (Kathryn) Schlappi of Sunfield, Marilyn (Roger) Merrifield of Grand Ledge, Patricia (Michael) Edgel of Grand Ledge, Daniel (Sandra) of Cumming, GA and Lori (Rod) Sharp of Clemmons, NC. They were additionally blessed with 12 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Their love was so immense that it actively extended to each and every member of this close-knit family. Bettie is survived by all of her children, grands and great grands. Beloved husband Bob preceded her passing in 2013 and before him, Bettie’s parents and all siblings. Her life was all about family; first, that in which she was born, then with Bob, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and finally, with her Heavenly family – her God and those who have passed on who brought her such joy in this life.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Grand Ledge Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 prior to the funeral service. Those attending the funeral are invited to a luncheon at the church immediately following the service. Interment will follow lunch at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions in Bettie’s name may be given to the Grand Ledge Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com.
John Edward Kwant
May 9, 1922 -- October 11, 1998
Birth: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA
Death: Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Virgene "Jean" Lietzke Plankenhorn
December 10, 1923 -- March 7, 2002
Virgene "Jean" Plankenhorn, 78, of South Haven, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at South Haven Community Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home in South Haven, where funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Rev. Robert Linstrom will be officiating. Mrs. Plankenhorn will be buried next to her husband in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Haven Emergency Services.
Jean was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Eagle, Mich., to Otto and Frieda Lietzke. She was the valedictorian of Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1941. Jean married Richard Plankenhorn on May 27, 1944, in Fort Knox, Ky. She loved her gardening, flowers, needlework, and she loved to watch and feed the birds around her home. Jean also was a collector of Hummels.
Survivors include: two sons -- Roger (Marlene) Plankenhorn of Memphis, Tenn., and Gary (Polly) Plankenhorn of South Haven; two daughters -- Sharron Plankenhorn of Marquette, Mich., and Linda (Dr. Robert) Schellhaas of Falling Waters, W.Va.; eight grandchildren -- Heather Plankenhorn and Kurt (Laurel) Plankenhorn, both of Little Rock, Ark., Kara Plankenhorn of Grand Rapids, Mich., Marcy (Chris) Covey and Matthew Dotson, both of South Haven, Matthew Schellhaas of Mt. Airey, Md., Abigail Schellhaas of Germantown, Md., and David Schellhaas of Gaithersburg, Md.; and her father-in-law, Charles Plankenhorn of South Haven.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on May 23, 1992; and seven brothers.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven, 637-0333.
Miles C. Merrill
Birth: 1923 -- Death: 2006 (aged 82–83)
Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
De Witt, Clinton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Ronald C. Miller
June 16, 1923 ~ June 25, 2019 (age 96)
Ronald C. Miller, age 96 of rural Ovid passed away at Grace Haven Assisted Living on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Ron was born on June 16, 1923 in Watertown Twp., MI the son of Clare and E. Pearl (Moffatt) Miller. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1941. On April 18, 1951 he married Mary L. Maddern in Evart, MI. Ron was a farmer all of his life. He was a member of Grove Bible Church and Farm Bureau. Ron served on the Ovid Township Board for 34 years, Ovid School Board and was on the Clinton County Board of Appeals for many years.
Surviving are his wife, Mary, sons Jon (Lynette) Miller of Elsie and Douglas (Jillaine) Miller of Traverse City, MI. , 9 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Chris and brother Jack Miller and sister Violet Curtis.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27, 2019, 5-8P.M. and 1 hour prior to funeral services which will be held at Grove Bible Church on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Brendan Holmquist officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Memorials are asked to be made to Grove Bible Church, 6980 E. Price Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 or to Care Team Hospice 5409 Gateway Center, Suite C, Flint, MI 48507.
William S. O'Neil
June 19, 1923 -- August 31, 2010
Birth: Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Death: Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
William S. O'Neil, 87, of Grand Ledge, MI. passed away in Lansing, MI. He was born on his family farm in Benton Twp.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of both WWII and Korean Conflict. He worked as a machinist and farmer, and enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.
Survivors include children: Randy, Alan, Ronald, Cindy, 8 GC, 5GGC.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.
Gerald M. Roth
DATE OF PASSING: September 21, 1986 (Aged 63)
Gerald M. Roth, 888 E. St. Joe Highway Grand Ledge Mr. Roth, age 63, passed away unexpectedly September 21, 1986 at a Lansing hospital. He was a graduate of the Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1941. He served with the U.S. Army, member of Cole-Briggs American Legion Post 48 of Grand Ledge. He was a retired employee of the Fisher Body Corporation and greatly enjoyed gardening, lawn care, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his mother, Lefa of Grand Ledge; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Evelyn Roth of Grand Ledge; sister, Miss Lucille Roth of Lansing.
Thomas Wayne Scofic
Birth: 1923 -- Death: 1996 (aged 72–73)
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Mary Louise Shepard Rice
YEAR OF PASSING: 2003
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Barbara Kathleen “Barb” Simons Laws
May 28, 1923 -- December 31, 2014
Birth: Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Death: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Barbara Kathleen Laws, 91, born in Grand Ledge Michigan May 18, 1923, passed peacefully into eternal rest in East Lansing Michigan, December 31, 2014. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and best friend. Her journey in this world has ended, her pain is gone and she now rests in the arms of Jesus. Barbara worked hard to support her family, she was honest, generous, caring and most of all she loved her family and friends unconditionally. She will be deeply missed. Barb was a resident of Grand Ledge until retirement when she moved to Delta Township. Barbara was a very talented person and during her retirement volunteered many hours with the St. Lawrence Hospital Auxiliary sharing her talent for flower design, Friends of Delta Township District Library serving on the board and sharing her love of books and many hours painting with residence at Delta Retirement Center. She enjoyed teaching others, especially her children and grandchildren to enjoy her passion. Barb and her husband Don C. Laws owned and operated Laws Hardware and Flower Shop in Grand Ledge for many years. She was employed over her career with Motor Wheel, Meijer, Montgomery Wards before retiring from her own business in Creators Corner in Grand Ledge.
Barb is survived her three children: daughters Becky (Randy) Rhodabeck, JoAnn (Tom) Cornelius and son Don Laws II, grandchildren: Rick (Laura) Riker, Ramie (Tony) Velasquez Sr., Tom (TJ) (Karen) Cornelius and Ryan (Ricol) Cornelius, great grandchildren, Summer, Lexie, Chloe, Hailey, Dallas, Antonio Jr. and Luciano, brother Robert (Keva) Simons, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, parents Fred and Winifred Simons, brother Don Simons, sisters Eleanor (Clifford) Whiting and Frieda Kinsley. Special thanks to Hospice Advantage, especially Cindy (Kirchen) Dole for her loving support and care of our mother and support you have given to our family. You were truly a gift and we will be forever grateful.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. at Peters and Murray Funeral Home, 301 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge MI 48837. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Greater Lansing Food Bank, 2116 Mint Rd, Lansing MI 48906 or Grand Ledge United Methodist Church, 411 Harrison St., Grand Ledge MI 48837. Online condolences may be shared at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
Josephine Mildred Skinner Davis
May 12, 1923 -- December 9, 2012
Birth 12 May 1923
Death: Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
De Witt, Clinton County, Michigan, USA
Josephine Mildred Davis, Grand Ledge, born April 12, 1923 to Minnie and Lynn Skinner, passed on to Heaven Sunday, December 9, 2012 at age 89. Born on a farm in Roxand Township, she attended the Watson Country School and graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1941. She was a beautiful, gracious, giving and loving mother to all that knew her. She worked many jobs through the years beginning on the farm, then the Grand Ledge vitrified clay products, then with the Michigan State Police, the sewing room at Fisher Body and finally retiring from the State of Michigan. Her enjoyments were cooking and baking, reading, oil painting, Detroit Tigers, travel and family.
Josephine was preceded in death by husband Cleo D. Davis in 1965 and daughter Georgia Ann in 1981. Surviving is son Rodney Davis; grandchildren, Pamela (Dave) Reeves, Cameron Davis, Craig (Melissa) Benham, Chad Benham and Vanessa Wilson; 7 great grandchildren, including three very special great granddaughters, Alison Reeves, Claudia Kelley and Sophia Spedoske. Josephine is survived by brother Ronald (Margaret) Skinner and was predeceased by one brother and three sisters.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 13, 2012, 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. A committal service will be held in the chapel of Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. 4444 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan on Friday at 12:00pm. The family would like thank all of the McLaren nursing staff for their care. Memorial contributions may be given to the Greater Lansing Food Bank, P.O. Box 16224, Lansing, Michigan 48901. Online memories and guest book entries at www.holihanatkin.com
Virginia M. Thompson Huxtable
February 10, 1923 - February 8, 2020
Virginia M. Huxtable, 96, of Sevirville, TN, formerly of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away on February 8, 2020. She was born February 10, 1923 in Lansing, MI, daughter to Frank ad Hazel Irene (Church) Thompson. Virginia was a former employee of Diamond-Reo; retired employee of Delta Township, and a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1941.
Virginia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Mark Graber and granddaughter, Lisa Baker, and sister, Joyce Dennison. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter and half-brother George Althouse.
No services will be held. Inurnment will be at Delta Center Cemetery, Delta Twp., Eaton County, MI. The family has entrusted arrangements to Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com
Dorothy Mae Watson Krauss
August 17, 1922 - December 8, 2017
Dorothy Mae Krauss, age 95, of St. Johns, MI. passed away on December 8, 2017. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m at the St. Johns Lutheran Church, 511 E. Sturgis St., St. Johns, with Pastor Paul Clark officiating.
Dorothy was born on August 17, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charles D. Watson and Bertha M. (Lewis) Watson.
She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1941. Dorothy retired in 1972 from the State of Michigan, Department of State Police where she worked as a Secretary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland H. Krauss, Sr. who died in 2006 and a grandson, Douglas Krauss. She is survived by step-daughters Marilyn Moss of Lansing, Barbara Marchello of East Lansing and Judy Kirksey of Mackinac City, two step-sons, James L Krauss of Dimondale and Leland H. Kraus, Jr. (Linda) of Olivet, MI., 8 grandchildren, Vicki Konz, Cameron Keim (Patti), Karla Pulver, Kerre Cloyes, Troy Keim (Lenalillian), David Krauss, Stacy Krauss, Leslie Keim, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. She is also survived by a special family, Lyle and Janice Auten of St. Johns, their 3 daughters and her God Child Justin Barber and his family.
While she and Lee lived full time in Florida for 20 years they were very active with the Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxillary. She was formerly a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fowler and a current member of St. Johns Lutheran Church of St. Johns.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
George D. Wilson
September 29, 1921 -- March 27, 2005
Birth: Georgia, USA
Death: Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
George D. Wilson, 83, of Grand Ledge passed away March 27 in Charlotte. George was a retired sales manager for Prudential, a graduate of Grand Ledge High School class of 1941 and a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was a 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club, life member of the 22nd Infantry, was awarded the Honorary Captains Award by Governor John Engler in 1998 and published a book about military history which is required reading at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Florine; his sons David (Diane) of Mulliken, Jonathan (Rene) of Mulliken, Kevin (Robin) of Minneapolis, Stephen (Nancy) of Grafton, Va.; daughter, Kristin (Allan) Maar of Grand Ledge; 11 grandchildren, Aaron (Jennifer) Wilson, Julie (Jeff) Stuart, Matthew, Kelly and Andrea Wilson, Morgan and Katherine Wilson, Nicholas and Angela Maar, Heidi and Hannah Wilson; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Bryce Stuart, Olivia and Brynn Wilson; two sisters, Etta Lawrence of Stockbridge, Lela Ball of Lakeland, Fla.
Marjorie Gayle Workinger Howell
February 3, 1923 -- May 5, 2000 (Aged 77)
Birth: North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA
Death: Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Lakeview Cemetery
Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, USA
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