Class of 1948
This list of the graduates from the Class of 1948 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:
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Marjorie BOSS VanGansbeke (2018 -- 7/4/2018 )
Daniel Wilford Catey ( 1994 -- 7/5/1994 )
Helen CURTIS Brokow ( 2002 -- 9/15/2002 )
Dr. John E. Doolittle ( 1983 )
Harold R. Enness ( 2009 -- 11/26/2009 )
Karl Flessner ( 1960 -- 5/30/1960 )
Janette GOODWIN Waldo ( 2018 -- 10/2/2018 )
Ellen M. GUILD Bever ( 2009 -- 9/23/2009 )
Donna Jane HOWE Kebler ( 2017 -- 12/3/2017 )
Leo Francis Huver ( 2001 -- 9/14/2001 )
Lloyd "Bud" Jones ( NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Emily KELLY Summerfield ( 1981 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Dorothy Jeannette KINGSLEY White ( 2020 -- 11/28/2020 )
Harry Arvis Kinney ( 2001 -- 5/3/2001 )
Frieda Natalie KUHN Anderson ( 2018 -- 5/22/2018 )
Orval Keith Lawrence ( 2023 -- 9/14/2023 )
William John Lehman ( 2019 -- 7/15/2019 )
Mildred D. McCAFFREY Tiedt ( 1992 -- 2/9/1992 )
Barbara Ellen McDANIEL Giffen ( 2021 -- 3/12/2021 )
Flora Mae MILLS Roth ( 2009 -- 11/7/2009 )
LeRoy John Morgan ( 2011 -- 6/22/2011 )
Frederick Swan Nelson ( 2003 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Dorothy NICHOLS Millbrook ( 1985 -- 6/30/1985 )
Helen PARKER Candler ( 2014 -- 9/13/2014 )
Phylis Jean PARSONS Willis ( 2016 -- 10/3/2016 )
Richard J. Pearl ( 2009 -- 10/13/2009 )
Herbert Carroll Pingel ( 2011 -- 4/29/2011 )
Donna Elaine PONTIUS Sargent ( 2003 -- UNKNOWN )
Kenneth Lyle Pratt ( 2020 -- 7/14/2020 )
Dr. Stanley R. Robinson ( 2020 -- 12/13/2020 )
Ardith RUECKERT Newman ( 2009 -- 12/16/2009 )
Patricia Ann Schraw ( 2019 -- 3/14/2019 )
Marilyn Y. SNYDER Doolittle ( 2011 -- 7/6/2011 )
Philip Herbert Sweet ( 2002 -- 4/3/2002 )
Boyd L. Tyler ( 2021 -- 2/10/2021 )
Dorothy Ann TYLER Atherton ( 2005 -- 3/4/2005 )
Melvin Duane Tiedt ( 2016 -- 5/11/2016 )
Gerald "Jerry" G. White (2018 -- 7/15/2018 )
Doris Jeanne WICKHAM Gould ( 2019 -- 5/5/2019 )
Kenneth Wilson ( 2013 -- 8/1/2013 )
Colleen Fay WOOD Hudson ( 1971 -- UNKNOWN )
Daniel Wilford Catey ( 1994 -- 7/5/1994 )
Helen CURTIS Brokow ( 2002 -- 9/15/2002 )
Dr. John E. Doolittle ( 1983 )
Harold R. Enness ( 2009 -- 11/26/2009 )
Karl Flessner ( 1960 -- 5/30/1960 )
Janette GOODWIN Waldo ( 2018 -- 10/2/2018 )
Ellen M. GUILD Bever ( 2009 -- 9/23/2009 )
Donna Jane HOWE Kebler ( 2017 -- 12/3/2017 )
Leo Francis Huver ( 2001 -- 9/14/2001 )
Lloyd "Bud" Jones ( NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Emily KELLY Summerfield ( 1981 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Dorothy Jeannette KINGSLEY White ( 2020 -- 11/28/2020 )
Harry Arvis Kinney ( 2001 -- 5/3/2001 )
Frieda Natalie KUHN Anderson ( 2018 -- 5/22/2018 )
Orval Keith Lawrence ( 2023 -- 9/14/2023 )
William John Lehman ( 2019 -- 7/15/2019 )
Mildred D. McCAFFREY Tiedt ( 1992 -- 2/9/1992 )
Barbara Ellen McDANIEL Giffen ( 2021 -- 3/12/2021 )
Flora Mae MILLS Roth ( 2009 -- 11/7/2009 )
LeRoy John Morgan ( 2011 -- 6/22/2011 )
Frederick Swan Nelson ( 2003 -- NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. )
Dorothy NICHOLS Millbrook ( 1985 -- 6/30/1985 )
Helen PARKER Candler ( 2014 -- 9/13/2014 )
Phylis Jean PARSONS Willis ( 2016 -- 10/3/2016 )
Richard J. Pearl ( 2009 -- 10/13/2009 )
Herbert Carroll Pingel ( 2011 -- 4/29/2011 )
Donna Elaine PONTIUS Sargent ( 2003 -- UNKNOWN )
Kenneth Lyle Pratt ( 2020 -- 7/14/2020 )
Dr. Stanley R. Robinson ( 2020 -- 12/13/2020 )
Ardith RUECKERT Newman ( 2009 -- 12/16/2009 )
Patricia Ann Schraw ( 2019 -- 3/14/2019 )
Marilyn Y. SNYDER Doolittle ( 2011 -- 7/6/2011 )
Philip Herbert Sweet ( 2002 -- 4/3/2002 )
Boyd L. Tyler ( 2021 -- 2/10/2021 )
Dorothy Ann TYLER Atherton ( 2005 -- 3/4/2005 )
Melvin Duane Tiedt ( 2016 -- 5/11/2016 )
Gerald "Jerry" G. White (2018 -- 7/15/2018 )
Doris Jeanne WICKHAM Gould ( 2019 -- 5/5/2019 )
Kenneth Wilson ( 2013 -- 8/1/2013 )
Colleen Fay WOOD Hudson ( 1971 -- UNKNOWN )
Marjorie Boss VanGansbeke
November 12, 1929 -- July 4, 2018 (Aged 88)
Marjorie Boss VanGansbeke, Sunfiel, age 88, died July 4, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. Marjorie was born November 12, 1929 in Grand Ledge, a daughter of Carlton H. and Louella V. (Babbitt) Boss. She attended Grand Ledge High School and on September 20, 1947, married Julius VanGansbeke in Wacousta. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Barbara Smith and brother, Roger Boss. Surviving are her children, Larry (Annelle) VanGansbeke of Louisville, KY, Jean Haueter of Sunfield, Linda VanGansbeke of Sunfield and Judy (Timothy) LaChapelle of Lakeville, MA; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Joan Perry and Marilyn (Robert) Schaefer; brother, Ronald (Mary) Boss; sister-in-law, Martha Koprucki; brother-in-law, Verd (Meg) Rumfield; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Services 11 A.M. Monday, July 9, 2018, at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Heather Nolen officiating. Interment in Meadowbrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-7 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sunfield Senior Nutrition Dinners % Joyce Martin, 415 Third St., Apt. 8, Sunfield, MI 48890 or Eaton Community Palliative Care.
Daniel Wilford “Dan” Catey
July 26, 1931 -- July 5, 1994 (Aged 62)
Birth: Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Death: Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Strange Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Helen Mae "Nana" Curtis Brokaw
October 8, 1930 -- September 15, 2002
Helen Mae "Nana" Curtis Brokaw, age 71, passed away Sunday , Sept 15 2002. She was born Oct 8 1930 in grand Ledge Michigan the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Smith) Curtis. Helen loved working in her flower garden, skiing, and especially her grandchildren, She also loved her job at T. R. W. from which she retired in 1998. but just could not give up . She was a member of the VFW Post #4090-Women Auxiliary and was a founding member of the Portland Area Tennis Association. Helen is survived by her husband, Leon Brokaw: sons, Curtis "Mike" Foltz of Portland, and Lee (Sandra) Brokaw of N, Stonington CT., daughter Marcia (Mark)Griffin of Portland, and Dee (Bob) Deehan of Lansing Michigan grandchildren, Sara (Chris) Johns, Katie Pohl, Scott Folts, Sean and Troy Kemp. Ted and Becky Foltz, Jeff and Amanda Deehan and Kasey Brokaw: great-grandchildren, Kylie, Johanna, Zach and Reagan. sisters, Margaret (Don) Feazel, Audrey Lugibihl, Mary (John) Welton, all of Grand Ledge Michigan Evelyn VanHouten of Mulliken Michigan and Joyce (Allen) Brown of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan brothers, William Curtis. Lyle Curtis, and David Curtis all of Grand Ledge Michigan and George (Carol) Curtis of holt, The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Douglas A. Gross on Wed Sept 18 2002 at 1 pm in the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E Bridge St Portland Michigan with the Interment in Niles Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tue at the Funeral Home. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ingham Hospice Services 825 W Mich Ave Lansing Michigan 48912, in memory of Mrs. Brokaw. Arrangements are entrusted the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home Portland Michigan.
Memorial Card Reads:
I'M FREE
Don't Grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path GOD laid for me.
I tool His hand when I heard him call.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left in done must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of day
If my parting has left a void.,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes. these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full I savored much.
Good friends, food times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief:
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heard and share with me.
GOD wanted me now, He set me free.
Interment: Niles Cemetery, Clinton County Michigan
Pall Bearers:
Chris Johns
Scott Foltz
Sean Kemp
Jeff Deehan
Ted Foltz
Troy Foltz
Dr. John Doolittle
6/14/1940 -- 1980 (Aged 53)
Dr. John E. Doolittle, 53, 52100 Friars Court, South Bend, a longtime prominent Niles physician, died at 7:40 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Born June 14, 1930, in Mulliken, Michigan, he lived in the area since 1964, coming from Traverse City. On July 12, 1952, in Grand Ledge, he married Marilyn Y. Snyder, who survives.
Doolittle received his elementary and secondary schooling in Grand Ledge; pre-medical studies at the University of Michigan from 1948-to-1951; and attended medical school from 1951-to-1955, also at the University of Michigan.
He served on a rotating internship from 1955-to-1956 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, and served two year in the Air Force as a medical officer (1956-1958). Doolittle held his residency in obstetrics and gynecology from 1959-to-1963.
He also served as chief-resident at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, from 1962-1963; was named Fellow of College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists in 1965; a Fellow of American College of Surgeons in 1966; and was certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1967.
Doolittle authored six scientific publications dealing primarily with RH disease and placental physiology. His hobbies included photography (above and below water), scuba diving and music (organ).
Also surviving are two sons, Frank J. Doolittle of Appleton, Wis. and James E. Doolittle of Newport News, VA; two daughters, Mrs. Ed (Jean) Zarebi of Saginaw and Nancy Doolittle of South Bend; one sister, Mrs. Elaine Merryfield of Mulliken.
Memorial services are at 7 p.m. today at Fernwood, Inc., with Patricia Bowen of the Unitarian Universalist Church officiating.
Arrangements are being completed by the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
Memorials may be made to the Pawating Hospital laboratory, Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Berrien County, or Fernwood, Inc.
Harold R. Enness
December 23, 1930 -- November 26, 2009 (Aged 78)
Harold R. Enness Grand Ledge Age 78, born December 23, 1930 in Stanton, MI, passed away November 26, 2009 in Lansing, MI. Harold retired January 1, 2005 as owner of Enness Trucking for 60 years and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed square dancing with the Twilighters and was known for all the swimming pools he filled. He is survived by his son, Thomas Enness of Grand Ledge; daughters: Diane Wymer of Eaton Rapids, Marguerite (David) Green and Teresa Boyer both of Grand Ledge and Linda Enness of Eaton Rapids; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; brother, Karl Enness of Mulliken; sister, Louise Dankenbring of Eagles Nest; brother-in-law, Fred (Alene) Dixson of Eagle; sisters-in-law: Georgia Enness of Lansing, Bea Doxsie of Grand Ledge and Elaine Doxsie of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Norine in 2006; his parents, Clarence and Helen Enness and brother, Lester Enness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Rev. Lyle Heaton of the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For those desiring, contributions may be made to MacLaren Hospice or Eaton Community Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
Karl H. Flessner
August 11, 1930 -- May 30, 1960 (Aged 29)
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery
Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Janette Goodwin Waldo
August 22, 1929 -- October 2, 2018 (Aged 89)
Janette Waldo, 89, lifelong resident of Grand Ledge, MI, born August 22, 1929, passed away October 2, 2018 in Lansing, MI. Janette was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1948 and retired from Farm Bureau Insurance Co. with 35 years of service; also a former employee of Felpausch Food Center and Farm Bureau Family Credit Union. She was a member of the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church, an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time at Lake Dickerson with her family.
Janette’s children, grandchildren and family were the most important to her. Children: Roberta Ann (David) Jones, Jackie (Fred) Kebler, Judy (Mark) Kuebler, considered as her own Forrest Waldo and Wes and Kelli Waldo; 9 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
In honoring Janette’s request, private family services will be held. The family has entrusted arrangements to Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Online condolences may be shared at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com
Ellen M. Guild Bever
December 25, 1929 -- September 23, 2009 (Aged 79)
Ellen M. Bever, aged 79, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 23, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Ellen was born in Grand Ledge, MI on December 25, 1929 to Fred and Myrl (Mabill) Guild. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1948, and was united in marriage to Freeman Bever on April 8, 1949. Ellen had worked for many years in the cafeterias at Fisher Body and Motor Wheel, and later as a waitress at the Scale House Restaurant. She enjoyed traveling, and especially enjoyed spending 20 winters in Texas and four in Florida. Ellen spent many hours knitting, crocheting, and playing cards, and was always ready to play Bingo. She loved her family and looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ellen is survived by her loving husband, Freeman; children, Suellen Stubbs, Clyde (Barbara) Bever, Ruth Bever, and Elaine ( Ray) Hummel; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Marsden Guild; sister-in-law, Geraldine Bever; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Marshall Bever; two granddaughters; sisters, Freda Meister and Margarite Gidley; and brother, Curtis Guild. Visitation with the family will be held from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Friday, September 25 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. The memorial service will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 26. Inurnment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, or the Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post #4461 Ladies Auxiliary.
Donna Jane Howe Kebler
October 3, 1929 -- December 2, 2017 (Aged 88)
Donna Jane Howe Kebler, Eagle, passed away peacefully on December 2nd in Tucson, AZ at the age of 88. She was born in Leslie, MI on October 3, 1929 to Ed and Faye Howe.
Donna moved to Eagle in the 9th grade where she attended Grand Ledge High School. After spending several years in California she returned to Michigan where she married Howard Kebler and they moved to her current residence where she lived for over 60 years including 44 years with her husband, Howard, until his death in 1999. Donna worked as a legal secretary in Lansing for many years.
She loved taking care of the farm and playing golf, which she took up at the age of 60, watching tennis and listening to Elvis. Donna's greatest passion was her family and the dedication and support given to her children will always be remembered and admired. For the past 23 years, she spent winters in Tucson, AZ where she met many wonderful people at Rincon West.
Donna leaves behind a loving family who will enjoy a lifetime of cherished memories. She is survived by her sons Kevin (Kim), Curtis (Sharon) and Leslie (Jennifer), daughter-in-law Sue and eight grandchildren ranging in ages from 10 years to 30 years - Eric, Stephanie, Mike, Melanie, Jackie, Nathan, Lauren and Brendan. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard, son Irvin and brothers Ervin and Vernon Howe.
We are grateful for the wonderful care provided by the staff of the Via Elegante Assisted Living Home and Emblem Hospice in Tucson.
The family will be having a graveside service at a later date. Memorials may be made to the North Eagle Cemetery Society c/o Pat Mitchell, 5772 Keeney Drive, Six Lakes, MI 48886 or Sparrow Foundation, 1322 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 204, Lansing, MI 48912.
Leo Francis Huver
November 11, 1929 -- September 14, 2001 (Aged 71)
Birth: Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA
Death: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Lloyd "Bud" Jones
DATE OF PASSING: Unknown
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Emily I. Kelly Summerfield
Birth: 1930 -- Death: 1981 (aged 50–51)
Burial: North Eagle Cemetery
Eagle, Clinton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Dorothy Jeannette Kingsley White
May 7, 1930 - November 28, 2020 (Aged 90)
Dorothy Jeannette White lifelong Grand Ledge passed away November 28, 2020 after a long courageous battle with dementia. Dorothy was born May 7, 1930 in Grand Ledge to the late John C. and Bessie B. (Barker) Kingsley. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1948 and owned and operated The Fabric Shoppe in Grand Ledge along with her late husband. Dorothy also worked as an Office Manager for State Farm and was a member of the Grand Ledge First Congregational United Church of Christ. She was an excellent seamstress and made most of her children’s clothing as they were growing up. She enjoyed gardening, playing the organ and loved schnauzer dogs.
She is survived by her children, Bettie Williams, Richard (Carrie), Jean (Dale) Harris, Mindy (Dean) Hart, Tom and Janet Coates; 20 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great great grand daughter and sister, Bettie Schlappi. Dorothy was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband, Gerald; son-in-law, Tom Williams, 1 sister and three brothers.
A private family service will be held followed by a graveside at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday, December 5, 2020, 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Chuck Foerster of Immanuel Lutheran Church, officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8:00 P.M. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 2111 University Park Drive, Suite 200, Okemos, Michigan 48864 (https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1). Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com.
Harry Arvis Kinney
November 9, 1929 -- May 3, 2001 (Aged 71)
Burial: Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Harry was born in Lansing, Michigan on the ninth of November, 1929. The youngest child of Iva and Herbert Kinney, he grew up in Grand Ledge, Michigan. He married his high school sweetheart Elizabeth "Betty" Shepard on January 15th, 1950. The two lived together in Lansing before moving to Phoenix, Arizona. They were married for 49 years before her death in 1999. They had three children, Douglas Scott, Lynette Ann and Terry Lee Kinney.
Harry wed Thelma Clinton on December the twenty-third, 2001. The two shared homes in Sun City West and Prescott for eleven years. They enjoyed time together at home with their dog, Dolly.
Harry was a member of the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged he served with the Lansing Michigan Fire Department for ten years. When he and his family moved to Arizona he joined the Phoenix Fire Department where he rose to the rank of Engineer. His brothers in the department called him "HAK" and he served alongside them for twenty years before retiring.
Harry was also a master carpenter. He worked for Dave Hansen Construction both during and after his firefighting days. He had an amazing talent for carpentry and loved working with his hands. Carpentry made him happy, as well as gardening and being outdoors, camping and hiking with his friends and family.
Harry is survived by his wife, Thelma Clinton. He is also survived by his two daughters, Lynette Micko and Terry Klusovsky and also by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services for Harry will be held Friday May the tenth at ten o'clock A.M. at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary in Phoenix, Arizona.
Frieda Natalie Kuhn Anderson
October 3, 1930 -- May 22, 2018 (Aged 87)
MASON -- Frieda Natalie Anderson passed away May 22, 2018, at the age of 87.
She was born to Paul and Natalie Kuhn in Grand Ledge on Oct. 3, 1930. She excelled at playing clarinet and received a scholarship to MSU in 1948. In 1952, she married Alan D. Anderson. Frieda worked as an administrative assistant at St. Vincent Home for Children and Spring Arbor College. She had a talent for cooking and hospitality, and was an excellent homemaker and outgoing neighbor. Frieda was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Big Rapids, Ferris State University Community Band and New Port Richey Community Band in Florida during the winters.
Frieda is survived by her husband, Alan, of 66 years; one brother, Arthur (Alberta) Kuhn; two daughters, Karen (Terry) Terrian and Julie (William) Dennison; one son, William (Nancy) Anderson; six grandchildren, Natalie Perez, Melissa Johnson, Kathryn Rathka, James Dennison, Jack Lewis and James Lewis; 12 great-grandchildren and many, many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave; Big Rapids, MI. Visitation at 11:00 a.m., service at noon.
Memorial contributions can be made to the church in lieu of flowers.
Orval Keith Lawrence
November 15, 1928 — September 14, 2023 (Aged 94)
Orval Keith Lawrence was born on November 15, 1928 to the late Orval H. and Flora (Knapp) Lawrence in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Keith passed away on September 14, 2023.
On September 1, 1950 Keith married his sweetheart Lois Jean Wilcox, and together they built a home in Grand Ledge and raised their 6 kids, they lovingly called “the six K’s”.
Keith proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1954 during the Korea Conflict. He received 2 metals during this time. The Army of Occupational Medal for his time in Germany and the National Defense Service Medal for serving honorable during a conflict.
After Keith left the Army, he worked for General Motors as a Tool Setter, for 42 years before he retired. Keith loved to run and he ran the streets of Grand Ledge for over 30 years. Keith was also active with the American Legion Post in Grand Ledge for many years.
Keith and Lois loved to take the 6 K’s camping in the upper peninsula when they were young. The favorite spots for the kids was the dump in Paradise, Michigan to feed the bears marshmallows, and Tahquamenon Falls.
Keith was a big fan of the University of Michigan sports and loved going to the Michigan football game with his son Kurt. Keith also enjoyed going to the Michigan Football Bowl games with his wife Lois, until she passed away in 1992.
Keith is survived by his “6 K’s”, Kimber Lawrence (Mona), Kristen Jackson-Longworth (Judy), Kurt Lawrence (Jean), Kelli Tecino, Kara Bond and Kyle Lawrence. Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Great-Great Grandchildren.
Keith is preceded in death by his wife, Lois; sisters Jane Lawrence, Yvonne Webb, Marjorie Darbon and Edith Lawrence along with son-in-law, Eric Bond.
A military graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Michigan and the date and time will be announced when it has been confirmed. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48, 731 N. Clinton Street, Grand ledge, Michigan 48837. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com
William J. Lehman
December 23, 1929 - July 15, 2019
William J. Lehman of Eagle passed away July 15, 2019. He was born December 23, 1929 in Portland, Michigan to the late Hubert and Charlotte (Masiakowski) Lehman.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Catherine Fox, Barbara (Robert) Gross, Cynthia (Timothy) Terwilliger, Suzanne Mayhew and Caroline (Timothy) Ring; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Harrington; brothers, Kenneth (Gail) and John (Linda) Lehman along with companion, Connie Munger and her family. He was preceded in death by wife Mary in 2013; son, William; brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Catherine Lehman and son-in-law, James Fox.
Bill graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1948, served in the U.S. Army and then went on to work at Bud Kouts Chevrolet. Bill also had a passion for farming. It was something he enjoyed and looked forward to the challenge. He enjoyed attending tractor shows and country music jams. Bill along with his late wife worked to raise money for local hospice organizations and also hosted many exchange students over the years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 18, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, 1215 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48912 (https://www.sparrowfoundation.org/give) or St. Michael Catholic Church, 345 Edwards Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837.
Mildred D. McCaffrey Tiedt
May 18, 1930 -- February 9, 1992 (Aged 61)
Mildred D. Tiedt, (Millie), 61 of Rodney, formerly of Grand Ledge, MI died February 9, 1992, at a Grand Rapids Hospital.
Mrs. Tiedt was a 1948 graduate of Grand Ledge High School; and was formerly employed by Grand Ledge State Bank. She was a long-time area resident before moving to Mecosta County 12 years ago.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin; sons, David (Nancy) of Austin, Texas, Timothy (Barbara) of Grand Ledge, and Lloyd "Butch" (Pam) of Wacousta, MI. daughter, Paula (Curt) Babb of Palmyrn, Penn. Daughter in law, Bethany Tiedt of DeWitt; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ellen Casey of Dundin, Fla. and Joyce Beech of Mt. Pleasant; and father -in-law, Floyd Tiedt of Grand Ledge.
She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas in 1989.
Services will be held Feb. 12, at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Funeral home visitation is today (Thursday, February 11) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in North Eagle Cemetery.
Contributions may be made tot he Millie Tiedt Memorial Fund in care of the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home.
Barbara Ellen McDaniel Giffen
November 30, 1930 — March 12, 2021 (Aged 90)
Barbara (McDaniel) Giffen passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Green Acres Retirement Living in Cadillac, Michigan. She was 90 years old. She was born on November 30, 1930 to Walter and Edith McDaniel. She lived most of her life in Lansing and moved to Lake City, Michigan in 1990. She was married to Arthur Chester Giffen on July 17, 1948 and spent 59 years together before his passing. She graduated nursing school as a LPN from Lansing Community College in 1960. She was employed as an LPN at Lansing General Hospital for 15 years. Not being one to give up on nursing after moving to Lake City, she continued her work as an LPN at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac for another 15 years. She then spent another 6 years at Autumnwood of McBain.She was a Girl Scout Leader and Den Mother for 4H. She loved to travel all over the world with friends and camped every summer at State and Federal Parks with her grandchildren; Scott, Amy, and Arthur Ray. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She taught her great grandchildren to sew, crochet, needle point, and her personal favorite, teaching her great granddaughters how to make quilts for themselves and their dolls. She also belonged to two square dancing clubs, one in Lansing and another in Cadillac. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lake City.
She lived in Green Acres for 7 years and enjoyed her time there, making a lot of friends among the residents and staff and took every opportunity to partake in the many activities offered.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur Giffen, and daughter and son-in-law LuAnn (Giffen) and Doug Bixby. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Ron) Doederlein, son Arthur (Linda) Giffen, four grandsons, one granddaughter, and many great grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and a private family gathering will be held at her final resting place in DeepDale Memorial Gardens in Lansing this summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan at 932 N Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI 49601.The family is being served by the Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home in Marion, Michigan.
Flora Mae Mills Roth
November 3, 1929 -- November 7, 2009 (Aged 80)
Flora Mae (Mills) Roth passed away at Eaton Community Hospice Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the age of 80. She was born November 3, 1929 to John and Bernice (McNutt) Mills. She married Charles Roth February 20, 1948, where they resided in the rural Grand Ledge area. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, gardening, music and reading. She and her beloved husband Charles, traveled the United States in their motor home over the last several years and flew to Hawaii just before their 50th wedding anniversary. She was active in their neighborhood Eveready Club helping to prepare a quilt for raffle at Eagle Days. She also entered a pie for judging, and won best pie several times. Flora was active in the Happy Hookers Crochet group. The group shared a booth at Ledge Craft Lane and often sold items during Yankee Doodle Days. She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Mills of Grand Rapids, Juanita Wakefield of Barryton and Kay Westrick of Holland; two uncles, Ed and Merle McNutt; her children, Marie (Richard) Halstead of Bellevue, Diane Roth of Charlotte, Jack Roth of Grand Ledge and Brian Roth (Angie Hankins) of Portland; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Flora was preceded in death by her husband Charles and two infant sons. A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend Judith L. Scholten, officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 5-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Eaton Community Hospice 2675 S. Cochran Road Charlotte, Michigan 48813. Online condolences and guest book entries may be made at www.holihanatkin.com
LeRoy John Morgan
DATE OF PASSING: June 22, 2011 (Aged 81)
LeRoy John Morgan Grand Ledge Mr. LeRoy "Roy" Morgan, age 81, passed away June 22, 2011 in Lansing, MI. Roy was a lifetime-area resident of Grand Ledge; former owner of B&M Service Company, and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a Shaklee Coordinator and enjoyed his HAM Operator-W8QQC. He is survived by his sons: Robert Morgan of Lansing, William (Vickey) Morgan of DeWitt, and Thomas (Stephanie) Morgan of Grand Ledge, daughter Christine (Mark) Howell of DeWitt; stepchildren: Lisa (Lars) Peereboom of Haslett, Heather (Eric) Baumstark of Lansing, and Bryan (Cristina) Benton of Lansing; 7 grandchildren, and one sister, Mary Lou (Lynn) Waldron of Delton. He is predeceased by his first wife of 15 years, Carolyn and his second wife of 15 years, Ilse; also his brother Ken. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 25th - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Deacon John McCarthy officiating. Military Honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions given to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan will be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
Frederick Swan Nelson
January 11, 1929 -- July 29, 2000 (Aged 71)
Birth: Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Death: Prudenville, Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
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Dorothy M. Nichols Millbrook
February 3, 1930 -- June 30, 1985 (Aged 55)
Birth: Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Death: Osceola County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
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Helen L. Parker Candler
October 18, 1930 -- September 13, 2014
Helen L. Candler of Barboursville, Virginia a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away September 13, 2014 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Helen was born in Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan on October 18, 1930 to the late Floyd E. and Helen D. (Lee) Parker.
She is survived by her husband of over 62 years, Douglas E.; son, Stephen (Kathryn) Candler; granddaughter, Brenda Wright; brother, Wilson "Bill" (Joan) Parker; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by daughter, Mary Jo Candler; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Arlene; sister and brother-in-law, Marion (William) Davis.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014, 11:00am at the Wacousta Cemetery, Clinton Co., Watertown Twp. with The Reverend Amee Paparella of the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Piedmont, Attn: Development Office, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com
Phylis Jean Parsons Willis
June 28, 1930 -- October 3, 2016 (Aged 86)
Phylis J. Willis, age 86, of Marshall, MI, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Phylis was born to the late Emory and Lena (Challender) Parsons in Grand Ledge, MI on June 28, 1930.
Phylis was raised in Grand Ledge, MI and attended Grand Ledge High School. At a young age she lost her father, and being the oldest she help raise her siblings. She met Howard Willis through mutual friends and they were married at his Uncle John Raymond's house in Charlotte, MI on December 23, 1948 in front of their Christmas tree. Phylis farmed alongside her husband from 1950 and continued for many years, until becoming a homemaker from then on. They milked 200 dairy cows, raised pigs, beef cows, and had an excellent hay business. Phylis also raised chickens and sold the eggs. In their youth, they joined the Young Farmer's Group. Phylis always looked forward to the meetings where they enjoyed playing cards, telling stories, and sharing many laughs. She was also a former president and member of the Lee Hustler's Extension Group. They enjoyed dancing at dance halls and were even members of a modern square dancing group. Phylis was excellent at baking and cooking, she was always trying new recipes and was known for her apple pie. She enjoyed collecting antiques; especially glass baskets. They even had a special wall built with shelves to display all of them. Phylis loved birds, flowers and humming birds. Most of all she loved her family.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, of 67 years, Howard Willis; daughter, Mary Mogg; son, Howard R. Willis; granddaughter, Lauren Shuler; great-grandson, Matthew Shuler; sisters, Wilma Roth, Loretta Ball; brother, Ronald (Betty) Parsons; sister-in-law, Myla Layton; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and her cat Patches. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Family received friends at the Kempf Family Funeral Home-Marshall Chapel on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Funeral services took place Friday, October 7, 2016 at the funeral home with lay leader Tom Raymond from Gresham United Methodist Church officiating. A luncheon was held immediately following the service. Interment was held at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet, MI after the luncheon. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart & Stroke Association.
Richard J. "Dick" Pearl
January 31, 1930 -- October 13, 2009 (Aged 79)
Richard "Dick" J. Pearl Grand Ledge Born January 31, 1930 in Shepherd, MI, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto in 1983 and mother, Berneice in 2008. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Phyllis, twin daughters, Jan (Bill Tacker) Cummings and Jeanne Pearl-Wright and son, Richard "Rick" (Denise) all of Grand Ledge and son Robert Otto (Ann) of Perry; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; his brother, Kendall Pearl and sister, Nancy (Peter) Luckhurst; as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves special friends Robert Chopp, Lawrence Wright, and Rich Ahearn. Dick was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the U.S.S. Porterfield during the Korean War. He was a graduate of M.S.U., and retired from Oldsmobile as General Supervisor over Material Handling after 35 years of service. During retirement he and Phyllis enjoyed traveling and often attended the U.S.S. Porterfield's reunions. Dick and Phyllis moved to Houghton Lake in 1994. Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a great cook. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Christ in Grand Ledge, the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge #179, American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48, V.F.W., and was retired Rooster from the Jaycees. Dick will be long remembered as a loving, caring and giving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be sadly missed and forever in our thoughts. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 11:00 A.M. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Military Honors to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. The family will begin to receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 5-8 P.M., with Masonic Services to be conducted at 7:30 P.M. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
Herbert "Carroll" Pingel
May 10, 1931 -- April 29, 2011 (Aged 79)
Herbert "Carroll" Pingel Portland Mr. Pingel, age 79,of Portland passed away April 29, 2011 in Lansing, MI. He was born May 10, 1931 in Eaton County, MI, the son of Herbert and Agnes Pingel. Carroll was preceeded in death by his high-school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Elgeva (Avery); infant daughter Teresa and son-in-law Carl Seestedt. In 2003 Carroll found joy in life when he married Marilyn Briggs. Following his marriage to Marilyn they purchased a motor home and enjoyed traveling together. Carroll spent his career selling farm and lawn equipment in one capacity or another. In his early years he worked for Garlock Equipment in Grand Ledge. He ended his career with MTD out of Cleveland, Ohio. He was typically one of the top salesman and thoroughly enjoyed working with his dealers. He viewed them as friends and enjoyed spending time with them. One of Carroll's favorite pastimes was spending time at the cottage with his family. Innumerable hours were spent fishing, playing cards, jet skiing, and pulling the family, skiing, tubing and surfboarding behind his boat. Carroll had many tools but could always use more. He often shared tools and knowledge with his children as he worked with them on projects. Carroll will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a hard worker who always had to be busy, always had a joke to tell, and for his firm handshake that could take his grandsons down to their knees. Survivors include his wife Marilyn; children: Gary (Pat), Vicki Seestedt, Linda (Joe) Hinz, Julie (Ken)Ardelean, Larry (Mary) and David (Jan); 14 grandchildren, Tiffany, Stephanie, Tammi, Jana, Julie, Ashley, Christopher, Jason, Tyler, Kelly, Jackie, Lindsay, Josh and Ben and 14 great grandchildren; sister Juanita (Chuck) Graham; brother Neil (Esther) Pingel; many nieces and nephews. Honoring Carroll's wishes there will not be any official services, but instead there will be a Memorial on May 22, 2011 from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the cottage, 5198 Birch St. Lakeview, MI 48850. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made in Carroll's memory to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915. www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com
Donna Elaine Pontius Sargent
March 6, 1930 -- April 13, 2003 (Aged 73)
Burial: Wacousta Cemetery
Wacousta, Clinton County, Michigan, USA
(NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.)
Kenneth Lyle Pratt
October 30, 1929 -- July 14, 2020
Out of respect and concern for public health and safety, the family has chosen to postpone funeral services. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date.
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Dr. Stanley R. Robinson
July 18, 1930 - December 13, 2020 (Aged 90)
Dr. Stanley R. Robinson, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. -- A fine, gentle, Gentle-Man has gone to be with his Lord on December 13, 2020, and reunion with family and friends in Heaven. Dr. Robinson is remembered as kind, caring, compassionate, brilliant, patient, and good by all who knew him.
Born in Ionia, Michigan, in 1930, Stanley Robert Robinson grew up in Grand Ledge, Michigan, living in town until age 6-7. At that time, his family moved to the grandparent’s farm on Mt. Hope Hwy. in Grand Ledge, to care for his paternal grandfather on the death of his grandmother. Dr. Robinson attended Grand Ledge Schools (K-12), graduating in 1948 as Valedictorian of his class. He commuted from the family farm for four years to Michigan State University in pre-medicine, graduating in 1952 with majors in Zoology and Chemistry. Medical school followed at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1956. Following graduation, Dr. Robinson took a one year rotating internship at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He then joined the established practice of Dr. Gordon Harrod and Dr. Fred Garlock in Grand Ledge in 1957. He practiced medicine (Family practice-general medicine) for 51 years. Dr. Robinson had three dedicated nurses who helped him serve the public over his working years: Mary Wilson, R.N., Kathy McNamara, R.N., and Chris Simon, R.N. He, also, served on the active and courtesy staffs of St. Lawrence Hospital and Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan during this time. During his tenure, Dr. Robinson delivered 1,000 babies into this world, all recorded. He retired in 2007.
Stan started attending Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Ledge in 1951. He completed his adult catechism in 1952/53. Here he met his future wife, Lucille Griese Robinson. After a five year courtship, they were married at Immanuel Lutheran in September of 1957, when Lucy finished her R.N. training at Sparrow School of Nursing, Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. The couple had three children, now grown and married. In 1969, the family changed churches from Immanuel to Calvary Lutheran in Lansing, Michigan, where Lucy was church organist from 1971 until her death in 1998.
In 2002, Stan married a second time, to Virginia (Reisen) Robinson. Upon retirement, they spent part of their year in Venice, Florida, and part of the year in Grand Ledge—moving permanently to Venice, Florida in 2018.
Stan had many hobbies, including world and U.S. travel, fishing, hunting, sports, model railroading, gardening, collecting, and browsing antique stores. He used his medical skills by volunteering his services to the less fortunate on mission trips to Honduras and Tanzania. His building skills were used at Habitat for Humanity builds, and work times at church camp.
Dr. Robinson kept up his continuing medical education, and stayed medically certified to the end of his life. Among his professional memberships and honors: Ingham County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association, and the Academy of Family Practice. He took many post-graduate courses at the following universities: Michigan, Michigan State, Kentucky, Colorado, Temple, Emory, East Carolina, Harvard, and other courses presented by the Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Robinson was inducted into the Physician’s Hall of Fame at Sparrow Health System on April 26, 2008. He was presented with the Frederick and Besse Moulton Plessner Memorial Award by the Michigan State Medical Society Board of Directors on May 2, 2008. Dr. Robinson sat on the local Board of Directors of the American Bank and Trust (now PNC Bank) for 17 years. He was a life member of the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society. He helped many Michigan State University medical students and hospital residents with their education for 22 years, and received an Honorary Professorship from Michigan State University from Michigan State University’s Department of Family Practice.
Dr. Robinson was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Griese Robinson, after 40 years of marriage; father and mother, Wayne F. Robinson and Pearl N. (Hallam) Robinson; sister, Lorna Elaine (Robinson) Johnston Bernet; brother, Wayne F. Robinson, Jr.; mother-in-law, Flora Klindworth Griese; sister and brother-in-law, Hilda (Griese) and Donald Goetzka; niece, Susan Goetzka; aunt and uncle, Ruth (Robinson) and Wilbur Kingsley; cousin, John Kingsley; niece, Jean Johnston Pixley; great-nephews, Lanny and Lee Pixley.
Survivors include: wife, Virginia (Reisen) Robinson of Venice, Florida; children: Cynthia J. (David) Langenberg of Grand Ledge; Thomas S. (Michele) Robinson of Rochester, MN; Nancy E. (David) Poling of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren: Timothy Langenberg, Emily Langenberg, Adam (Amilia) Poling, Eric (Natalie) Poling, Reid Poling. Great-grandchild: Lucie Rose Poling (Adam & Amilia). Step-Children: Sarah (John) Kost, Sam (Kay) Reisen, Tim (Shelley) Reisen. Step-grandchildren: Rachel [Kost] (Jonathon) Perrigo; Ben (Melissa) Kost, Aaron (Amanda) Kost, Olla Reisen (Sam & Kay), Breanne & Abigail Reisen (Tim & Shelley). Step great-grandchildren: Remy (Ben & Melissa), Mason & Hunter (Aaron & Amanda). Sister-in-Law, Connie Robinson; First cousins, Connie Kingsley Dible; Marjorie [Kingsley] (Herb) Peters; Nephews & Nieces: David (Tsering) Goetzka, John (Julia) Goetzka, James (Margo) Goetzka, June Johnston (Chesley) Tredway, Susie Johnston (John) Sellner, Jeff (Lena) Robinson, Lori [Robinson] (Rick) Brassington, Julie Robinson Nepham, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being made by Peters & Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge, Michigan. A Celebration of Life will happen at a future date.
Cards of sympathy to Cindy, Tom, and Nancy may be sent to: P.O. Box 303, Grand Ledge, MI 48837; and to Virginia and family in Florida at 2104 Hawthorne Road, Venice, FL 34293. Online condolences maybe shared at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 6301 W. St. Joe Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917, or Eaton Palliative Care in Charlotte, MI, or the American Heart Association.
Ardith Rueckert Newman
September 2, 1930 -- December 16, 2009
Ardith Rueckert Newman, Grand Ledge, age 79, passed away December 16, 2009 in Lansing, MI. She was born September 2, 1930 in Grand Ledge to the late Dexter and Irene (Pennfield) Rueckert. She was a graduate of Grand Ledge H.S. and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Ledge. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and caring for her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Anthony, daughter Kathy (Roy) Waldrop Atherton of Portland, sons, Anthony K. (Kristy) of Grandville, and Karl Dexter of Grand Ledge, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by sister Donna Mather, daughter-in-law Lisa Newman, and son-in-law Don Waldrop Jr. Funeral Service will be Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, 11:00am at the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene. Visitation Sunday 2-4 & 6:30-8:30pm at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene.
Patricia Ann “Pat” Schraw
October 13, 1931 -- March 14, 2019
Patricia Ann Schraw, age 87, of Knoxville TN, passed away unexpectedly March 14, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center.
"Pat" as she preferred to be called, kept busy with many interests and hobbies. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she sang in the choir as a soprano. Her love of music and singing also involved her in the "Golden Tones" singing group. An accountant by trade, Pat was a detail oriented "numbers gal". She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed history and biographies. Pat loved cats, her daily walks at the mall, volunteering, crossword puzzles, and playing Euchre with family at the holidays, and although they may not know, the Lady Vols just lost their #1 fan. Pat will be missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John P. Schraw, Sr. and Irene (Vining) Schraw; brothers, John P. Schraw, Jr. and Gerald T. Schraw; sister in law, Ruth Schraw and nephew, Gregg Schraw.
Pat is survived by her brother, George Schraw; sisters in law, Rita Schraw and Ceree Schiller; many nieces and nephews, Wayne Schraw, Bob Schraw, Linda Jacobson, Gary Schraw, Tom Schraw, Chris Schraw, Tom M. Schraw, Rita Eriksen, Cindy Schwanz, Steven Schraw, Richard Schraw, Ann Schraw and Ceree Houghton.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Tuesday at The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus followed by a Funeral Mass with Father David Boettner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to local Animal Shelters would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary.
Marilyn Y. Snyder Doolittle
September 4, 1930 ~ July 6, 2011 (age 80)
Marilyn Y. Doolittle, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away at 5:54 am Tuesday, July 6, 2011 in Hospice House of South Bend. She was born September 4, 1930 in Grand Ledge, MI to the late Clifton B. and Minnie (Hinman) Snyder.
On July 12, 1952 in Grand Ledge, MI, Marilyn married Dr. John E. Doolittle, who preceded her in death in 1983. She worked as a medical technologist in Ann Arbor, MI while her husband completed medical school. Later, she kept very busy as a homemaker raising four children.
Marilyn is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Paul) Kucharski of Granger, IN and Jean (Steve) Maenhout of Aurora, IL; two sons, James (Suzette) Doolittle of South Bend and Frank (Deb) Doolittle of Syracuse, IN; and nine grandchildren, Janet Doolittle of Carrboro, NC, John Doolittle of San Diego, CA, Adam, Nick & Rhys Kucharski of Granger, IN, Anita (Chris) Martin of Fort Atkinson, WI, Chris (Vickie) Zarebi of Galion, OH, Eric (Nicole) Doolittle of Moore, OK and Lauren Doolittle of Indianapolis, IN. In addition to her parents and husband, Marilyn was preceded in death by one sister, Jan Bender.
Marilyn was very physically active, even up to her 80th birthday, including zip-lining in the Smoky Mountains as recently as April of this year. She loved all sports and was a big fan of Michigan football. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home-Hickey Chapel and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy on behalf of Marilyn may be made to The Center for Hospice Care, Inc. 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
Philip Herbert Sweet
May 29, 1929 -- April 3, 2002 (Aged 72)
Phillip Herbert Sweet, age 72, passed away April 3, 2002; Phil was born in Grand Ledge May 29, 1929. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1948 where he played baseball and football and was Senior Class President. He retired from General Motors in 1986 where he was a supervisor in Material Control. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Phil was a loyal and active supporter of Grand Ledge Athletics. He was Sports Editor for the Grand Ledge weekly article called “How Sweet It Is.” He coached baseball for over 40 years. He was an avid golfer and card player. He had a strong spiritual commitment to his family, friends, and his church (St. Michael) where he was a active member. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 51 years, Donna; children, Scott (Patsy) Sweet, Tony (Deb) Sweet, Sue (Frank) Shoemaker, Kathy (Brian) Sipperley, Theresa (Kevin) Lippert; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Jackie Baker, Aletha “Anna” Shepard, Melba Drake and Marion (Ervin) Smith; many special nieces and nephews; special mother and father-in-law, Dortress and Edward Smazel; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Joyce Peiffer. He was preceded in death by parents, Anna and Edward Sweet; brother, Frank Sweet; sisters, Geraldine Ducap, Bessie Dietz, Barbara Flynn; sisters-in-law, Doris Butler and Betty Edgar. Visitation will be Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 PM at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, and Sunday 7-9 PM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 405 Edwards St., Grand Ledge where a Vigil will be prayed at 7:30 PM and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 8, 2002, 11:00 AM by Rev. Fr. Robert McGraw. Memorial contributions to St. Michael Parish Fund or Hospice House of Mid-Michigan c/o Sparrow Hospice Services would be appreciated.
Melvin Duane Tiedt
October 13, 1930 -- May 11, 2016
Melvin Duane Tiedt of Grand Ledge passed away May 11, 2016 in Lansing. Melvin was born October 13, 1930 to the late Floyd J. and Mary A. (Morris) Tiedt. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1948 and went on to work for Fisher-Body retiring at age 49. Melvin loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and trapping. He was always working on a project and had something to keep him busy like reparing a small engine or working on an arts and crafts projects with his late wife, Mildred D. who passed away February 9, 1992.
He is survived by children, M. David (Nancy), Paula G. (Curtis) Babb and Floyd D. (Pam); 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; step-daughter, Eddie Worden; daughters-in-law, Barbara (Tom) Ambs and Bethany (Tim) Eiseler. He was preceded in death by sons, Thomas C., Timothy M. and longtime companion, Frances Richards.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016, 11am at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend James K. Roberts of Liberty Church, officiating. Interment will follow at N. Eagle Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Covington Woods Apartments, Resident Activity Fund.
Boyd L. Tyler
September 15, 1930 - February 10, 2021 (Aged 90)
Boyd L. Tyler, lifelong Grand Ledge resident, passed away February 10, 2021 at home. Boyd was born September 15, 1930 in Wacousta, Michigan to the late Gaylord D. and Goldie M. (Betz) Tyler. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1948 and went on to proudly serve his country during the Korean War in the Army of the United States. Boyd worked as a sheet metal worker for 40 years. He was a member of the Grand Ledge First Congregational United Church of Christ, the American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48, 40et8 Voiture 946, Grand Ledge Lions Club and the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge #179. In addition, Boyd was also an avid pool player, participating in many local leagues.
He is survived by daughters, Janeen Beebe, Tracy (Gary) Riffle and Jill (Rick) Jewett-Kidd; grandchildren, Bryan Marzoli, Erin (Katharina Furrs) Marzoli; Philip (Julia) Jewett, Tamera (Ben Bradner) Riffle and Tracy (Evan Drake) Riffle; great grandson, Cooper Jewett; nephews, Dennis (Diane) Dick, Robert (Maxine) Dick and Larry (Jean) Dick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle J. in November of 2014, sister, Lois Dick, nephew, Randy Dick and son-in-law, Perry Beebe.
A memorial service and military graveside service will be scheduled at a later time;arrangements will be made by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial donations in Boyd’s name may be given to the American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48, 731 N. Clinton Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 or the Grand Ledge Lions Club, P.O. Box 6, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com
Dorothy Ann Tyler Atherton
January 14, 1931 -- March 4, 2005 (Aged 74)
Birth: Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Death: Barryton, Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Brown Cemetery
Barryton, Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
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Gerald "Jerry" G. White
June 26, 1930 - July 15, 2018 (Aged 88)
Gerald “Jerry” G. White of Durand formally of Grand Ledge, passed away July 15, 2018, at the age of 88. Jerry was born in Chandlerville, Ohio on June 26, 1930, the son of Ralph and Helen (Herron) White. He was a 1948 graduate of Grand Ledge High School. Jerry retired as a sales manager for Mid-State Bolt Company. He was a former member and past president of Grand Ledge and Sunfield Lions Club. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; children, Bettie Williams of Grand Ledge, Richard (Carrie) White of Grand Ledge , Jean Ann (Dale) Harris of Owosso, Malinda (Dean) Hart of Durand, Thomas White of Durand and Janet Coates of Clarkston; 22 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; brother, Thomas White of Eagle. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William and Edward White; sister, Kathleen Hussey.
A Celebration of Life will take place 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2018 at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, 301 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1755 Abbey Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Online condolences may be shared at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com
Doris Jeanne Wickham Gould
October 30, 1930 -- May 5, 2019 (Aged 88)
Doris (Jeanne) Gould, age 88, of Grand Ledge, formerly of Potterville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. Mrs. Gould was born October 30, 1930 in Charlotte, a daughter of Glenn and Doris (Wirt) Wickham and was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; granddaughter, Heather Fielder and two sisters, Kathryn and Linda Wickham. Surviving are three daughters, Diane Fielder of Holt, Shirley Maynard of Lansing and Patti (Winston) Lehman of Lansing; two granddaughters, Mari Lopez and Carli Fielder; three great-grandsons and two great-great-grandsons. Funeral services 11 A.M. Friday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Rev. Dr. Vaughn Thurston-Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:30 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Michigan Premier Hospice, 312 E. Houghton Ave., West Branch, MI 48661.
Kenneth Neil Wilson
September 12, 1930 -- August 1, 2013 (Aged 82)
Kenneth Neil Wilson Lansing Kenneth Neil Wilson, 82, born September 12, 1930 in Lansing, MI, passed away on August 1, 2013. Ken was a retired head custodian for the Lansing Everett High School; attended the Delta Mills United Methodist Church; served on the Board of Directors of Delta Township Historical Society; an amateur archeologist, and a longtime member of the NRA. He was an avid book collector; enjoyed Michigan history and religion, and will always be remembered as a very kind and giving person. Survivors include his daughter Sandee (Rob) Wilson-Engardio, granddaughters Sabree and Natalee Wilson, and special friend Debbie Richardson. He was predeceased by brother Charles Jr. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 1:00 p.m. at the Delta Mills United Methodist Church, 6809 Delta River Drive, Lansing, MI 48906, with Pastor Joe Spackman officiating. Visitations will be held Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be given to the Delta Mills United Methodist Church or to Ken's grandchildren's education, c/o Sandra Wilson-Engardio. Online condolences may be shared at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
Colleen Fay Wood Hudson
Birth: 1930 -- Death: 1971 (aged 40–41)
Burial: Sibley Cemetery
Riverdale, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
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