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Lester O. Baker
Lester O. Baker, age 67, of Custer, passed away Friday, Dec. 22 at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington.
Lester was born May 12, 1933, in Eden Township to Lester J. and Caroline (Smith) Baker and attended Custer schools.
On Dec. 1, 1956, he married Mary Abel at the Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren and she survives him.
He went back to school after his youngest son graduated in 1985 to complete his high school education and graduated from Custer High School in 1987.
He worked for over 40 years for Sanders Meats in Custer, was also a carpenter by trade and worked many years as a bouncer at Johnny’s in Custer.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the Army, and was a member of the American Legion in Ludington.
Lester was a member of the Custer Village Council where he formerly served the village as constable, was a member of the Custer Fire Department, and the Mason County Sheriff’s Department Reserves.
He was also a member of the Bachelor Evangelical Covenant Church in Fountain.
Besides his wife, Lester is survived by his sons, Kurt and Bonnie Baker of Beaver Lake, Neb., Marc and Cheryl Baker of Custer, and Evan Baker and his girlfriend, Chris Kirby, of Big Rapids; his grandchildren, David Scott Baker, Anthony Baker, Carmen Brayton, Cassie Baker, Zachary Baker, and Andrew Baker; his great-grandson, Jacob Boes; his brothers, Victor (Adell) Baker and Robert (Linda) Baker, all of Custer, and James (Pat) Baker of Clinton; his sisters, Frances (Gary) Parsons of Grand Rapids and Arvilla Meyers of Iron River; many nieces and nephews.
The funeral for Mr. Baker will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Stephens Funeral Chapel, Scottville, with the Rev. Norman Letsinger officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Custer.
Friends may meet with Lester’s family on Friday, Dec. 29 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lester Baker family with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Martha Agnes Gebhart
Died Oct. 8, 2000
Martha Agnes Gebhart, age 87, formerly of Eighth Street in Manistee, died Sunday, Oct. 8 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.
She was born Nov. 15, 1912, in Manistee, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Sass) Edel. She married Harold A. Gebhart April 23, 1930, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1982.
She was a former employee of the Manistee Paper Box Company. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.
She is survived by six grandchildren, Kathy Mazur of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Mark (Beverly) Scherrens of Kentucky, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Anible of Ludington, Rita Fitch, David Gebhart and Mrs. Roger (Kristy) Nine, all of Ludington; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Blanche Rakoski of Manistee; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents and her husband, by her son, Harold (Kenneth) Gebhart on May 9, 1990; two brothers, Frank and Bernard Edel; six sisters, Pauline Edel, Elizabeth Hayward, Stella Verway, Catherine Pacholski, Theresa Gajeski and Victoria Bartz.
Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with the Rev. William Zwiefka as celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Evening Prayer from the Order of Christian Funerals will be prayed 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee where friends may begin calling after 7 p.m. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to receive friends.
Bernice M. Cabot
Bernice M. Cabot, age 93, of 1108 S. Madison St., died early Sunday morning at home, after a lengthy illness.
Bernice M. Mallady was born Nov. 21, 1906, at Dwight, Ill., the daughter of William and Florence (Gordon) Mallady. She later adopted the surname of her stepfather, Fred E. Decker. The family lived in Ottawa, Streator and Marseilles, Ill., before coming to Ludington in 1917.
She attended rural district schools in Illinois and Lakeview School and Ludington High School in Ludington. Prior to her marriage she was employed at the Star Watch Case Company.
On Nov. 17, 1925, she married Frank C. Cabot of Ludington. He preceded her in death on March 30, 1978.
In 1934 she moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where Mr. Cabot was section foreman at the Maple Street Dock. In Milwaukee Bernice was employed at the Law Tanning Co. and also worked at a roller-skating rink and the Juneau Sweet Shop. In 1960 she returned to Ludington when her husband was transferred back to the local railroad yard.
Bernice was a communicant of Grace Episcopal Church and was the oldest member of the parish. She was active in the work of the church until recent years as a member of St. Anne’s Altar Guild, the Ludington Episcopal Church Women and the Open Gate Shop. She was also a member since 1968 of the Ludington Daily Dieters.
For many years Bernice took an active interest in local history and often provided information from her recollections of life in La Salle County, Ill., Milwaukee, Wis., and Ludington.
She is survived by a daughter, Mildred Laczniak of St. Francis, Wis.; a son, Robert L. (and Marge) Cabot of Milwaukee, Wis.; six grandchildren, including James L. Cabot, who made his home with her; seven great-grandchildren, a cousin, Georgia Gleason of Marseilles, Ill.; nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, two sons, Frank E. Cabot and James L. Cabot Sr., one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Joanne) Ebert, two grandsons, Scott Cabot and Michael Laczniak, three brothers, Fred Decker Jr., Michael Decker and James Decker, and three sisters, Irene Decker, Florence Decker and Mrs. Tony (Helen) Lang.
Services for Bernice M. Cabot will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. J. Robert Hector officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Dorrell Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Grace Episcopal Church with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Gladys Prosser Brillhart
Died Oct. 7, 2000
Gladys Prosser Brillhart, age 88, of Hart, died Saturday, Oct. 7, at Silver Lake.
Gladys Prosser was born April 26, 1912, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Harry E. and Alice M. (Hogle) Prosser. She was a lifetime resident of Hart and wintered in Florida. She graduated from Hart High School in 1930 and from Ferris Institute in 1932 with an associate’s degree in business. She was married in 1938 in Hart to Raymond N. Brillhart and he preceded her in death in 1994. She was a lifetime member of the Hart United Methodist Church, assisted with the Hart/Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce Visitors Booth, was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Groveland Florida Garden Club and taught piano in the Hart area for many years.
Surviving are one son, Leo (and Teri) Brillhart of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Leta Mae (and Charles) Corwin of Cadillac; seven grandchildren, Tanya, Jeff and Joshua Brillhart, Lisa Corwin (and husband Rajiv Shah), Angela, Chip and Tim Corwin; her special friend, Wilmer Carlson; one brother, Robert Prosser of Iowa; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Cecil, Clifford, Herbert and Hubert Prosser.
Services for Mrs. Brillhart will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Hart United Methodist Church with the Rev. Curtis Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Hart Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 this afternoon and 7 to 9 this evening at the Tate Funeral Home, Hart.
Mildred A. Sarto
Died Feb. 1, 2001
Mildred A. Sarto, age 86, of Oakview Medical Care Facility and formerly of Lansing, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at the facility following a lengthy illness.
Mildred Kriksciunas was born March 29, 1914, in Chicago, Ill. She was married to Leo A. Sarto on May 27, 1936, in Lansing and he preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1999. The couple moved to Ludington in 1993. She was affiliated with St. Simon Catholic Church.
Surviving are five grandchildren, Ronald (and Dawn) Sarto of Ludington, Mrs. Kathy (and Andy) Schmidt of Green Bay, Wis., Mrs. Elizabeth (Dale) Rich of Charlevoix, Dan Sarto, Doug (and Lisa) Sarto, both of Ludington; eight great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Meridith, Thomas and Joseph Rich, Cassie and Maressa Sarto, Jessica and David Schmidt; one daughter-in-law, Anne Sarto Motyka of Ludington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Leo D. Sarto in 1993, and two brothers.
Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Sarto will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at St. Simon Catholic Church with the Rev. Ken Schichtel as celebrant. Burial will be at Pere Marquette Cemetery.
Visitation is from 7 to 9 this evening at the Alexander-Rye Funeral Home and Saturday before the Mass. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 this evening at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Oakview Medical Care Facility with envelopes available at the funeral home.
