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Hartman, Irvin W.
April 14, 1908 - December 11, 2004
I.W. “Bucky” Hartman, age 96, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away on December 11, 2004 at home in Fort Lauderdale.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 17, 2004 from 3-5 and 7-8:30 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 18 at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant with the Rev. John Boley of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Riverside cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. It was suggested that those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to First Methodist Church, 400 South Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or a charity of their choice.
Bucky was born on April 14, 1908 in St. Mary’s, Ohio, the first child of John C. and Malinda Hartman. He married Velma Beisner on January 27, 1934. Throughout his 96 years he treated all that he met with love and respect and received the same in return. As the song says, “To know him was to love him.” He was a member of Christ Church United Methodist of Fort Lauderdale and First Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant, serving on their boards and committees. He served the communities where he lived, as mayor, city commissioner and school board member in Mt. Pleasant, director of the Oral School, Pine Crest and Coral Ridge Association in Fort Lauderdale, president of the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, campaigning for the Republican Party, through active support of various charities and in other, quiet ways. His chosen profession was oil and gas exploration, being president of several oil companies before striking out on his own in 1949. He participated in the oil industry with the same enthusiasm that he brought to everything he undertook, serving in leadership positions on the National Petroleum Council, Michigan Oil and Gas Advisory Board, MOGA, API, IPAA and other groups.
Bucky is survived by his son and daughter-in-law John and Deborah Hartman of Fort Lauderdale, grandchildren Melissa, Ashley, Kimberly, Matthew and Marcus of California and his 86 year old kid brother, Ed, of Albuquerque.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and sisters, his wife Velma, in 2001, and his daughter, Susan Taylor, in 2000.
Griffiths, Kenneth
April 28, 1936 - December 11, 2004
Kenneth Edward Griffiths, age 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away December 11, 2004 at his home.
Funeral services for Kenneth will take place on Friday, December 17, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jimmy Decker will officiate. Burial will take place at the Wise cemetery. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 16th from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Kenneth was born April 28, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Ivan and Edna (Parks) Griffiths. On November 6, 1971 Kenneth married Rebecca Bearden in Gratiot County. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Confilict. Kenneth was an outdoorsman and liked to hunt and fish. He loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren and family.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Rebecca of Mt. Pleasant, children; Christopher (Michele) Griffiths of Mt. Pleasant; Michael Griffiths fiancé Vanessa Meinke of Sparta, MI and Annette (Jimmy) Decker of Hobbs, New Mexico; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters; Shirley (Jack) Enger, Elaine Krivick both of Traverse City, MI, Eleanor (Leo) Ruzawki and Mary (Ed) Walker both of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Donald and sister, Edna Parker.
Watson, Janette Velma
December 28, 1922 - December 7, 2004
Janette Velma Watson, 81, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
A Memorial service for Janette will be held Friday, December 10, 2004, at 7 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 10, 2004 from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Michigan and Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Janette was born on December 28, 1922, in Nottawa Twp., Michigan, the daughter of William Fred and Grace (Thompson) Jackson. She married Earl Watson. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1988. Janette was employed by the Mt. Pleasant Center as a nurse’s aide for several years. She enjoyed piece to piece quilting in Rosebush, gardening and flowers.
Janette is survived by her children, Ronnie Watson of Mt. Pleasant, Beverly (Ronald) Cotter of Weidman, Penny (Nick) Lezan of Saginaw and Rhonda McGlinchey (Dan Goodall) of Mt. Pleasant; Eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one brother, Wendell Duane Jackson of Illinois.
Janette was preceded in death by her parents; son, Darrel Watson on September 1997; grandchildren, triplet boys, twin girls and Michael Paul Lezan; 2 brothers, Harold and Lewis Jackson and one sister, Doris Wheeler.
Maize, Lester "Al"
November 7, 1926 - April 1, 2005
Lester “Al” Maize, 78, of Mt. Pleasant passed away of Friday, April 1, 2005 at Gratiot Community Hospital.
Funeral services for Al will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 11 a.m. from First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Obrecht officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Renal Dialysis. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel and the church.
Al was born on November 7, 1926 in Marion, the son of Merton and Pearl (Toman) Maize. He served in the United States Coast Guard and ushered the Shrine Circus for 11 years. Al married Delores (Ely) Maize on October 31, 1967. He worked for 30 years as a mechanic for Buick before retiring in 1991. Al attended the First Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the Cadillac Masonic Lodge and Bay City Shriners. He was a foster parent to 100’s of children and was talented in woodworking, locksmithing and auto repair. Al enjoyed model trains, camping and travel.
Al is survived by his wife, Delores; children, Allen L. (Carol) Maize of Langsburg, MI, Ronald A. (Toni Welch) Maize of Fenton, Donald W. (Lee) Maize of Columbia, TN, Paul Maize of Mt. Pleasant, Michael Maize of Mt. Pleasant, Patricia Bard of Mt. Pleasant and Brittany (Mike) Rota of Flint; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Al was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Merton Lyle Maize and sister, Betty Maize.
Libes, Marvin
September 8, 1935 - March 29, 2005
Marvin Libes, 69, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending.
Forbes, Edna J.
March 30, 1925 - March 26, 2005
Edna J. Forbes, 79, of Lake passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Cremation has taken place.
Edna was born on March 30, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Rueben and Mary (Leiter) Hine. She married William Forbes on March 29, 1947 in Lake. Edna was a baker and a member of Lake Eagles Club. She enjoyed gardening.
Edna is survived by her husband, William of Lake; children, Leland (Patricia) Forbes of Mt. Pleasant, Leslie (Sue) Forbes of Pontiac and Melody (Don) Wilson of Midland; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Ervin and Jerry Hine of Stockton, CA and sisters, Erma Steiner of St. Petersburg, FL, Ellen Whaley of Wisner, MI and Virginia Moore of Burton, MI.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John and Charles Hine.
Faber, Veronica Ann
April 21, 1927 - March 25, 2005
Veronica Ann Faber, 77, of Beal City died on Friday, March 25, 2005, after a six week battle with cancer. She died at her home surrounded by the love of a family is forever grateful for her life and love.
A Mass of Christian burial for Veronica will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph the Worker with Father John Cotter officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, March 28, 2005 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel and on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker - Parish Building Fund or St. Joseph the Worker School - Building Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel and the church.
Veronica was born on April 21, 1927 in Rosebush, the daughter of Andrew and Sophia (Dole) Little. She married Gerald Faber on April 28, 1945. For 60 years they enjoyed farming together and raising 8 children with complete and loving dedication. Veronica was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish and a member of the prayer line.
Veronica is survived by her husband, Gerald; children, Bonnie (Jim) Unwin of Saugatuck, Gerald (Carol) Faber of Mt. Pleasant, Mary (Ken) Moss of Mt. Pleasant, Barb (Doug) Thielen of Mt. Pleasant, John (Laura) Faber of Weidman, Jane (Al) Loomis of Rosebush, Tom (Gwen) Faber of Blanchard and Joe (Marci) Faber of Weidman. She loved and enjoyed 22 grandchildren, Gregory, Rebecca, Tonya, Amanda, Andy, Angela, Emily, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Rachel, Anna, Mary, Erin, Shannon, John, Christine, Miranda, Abigail, Nicholas, Travis, Alexandria, Michael and one on the way; Five Great-Grandchildren who have been blessed to know her: Donelda, Jaden, Zach, David and Rand. She is also survived by one brother, Harold (Marilyn) Little of Saginaw and two sisters, Joan (Jerry) Doan of Mt. Pleasant and Shirley Klein of Mt. Pleasant.
Veronica was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Virginia and Kathleen Little.
Trofatter, Velma L.
November 3, 1933 - March 24, 2005
Velma L. Trofatter, 71, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at her home.
A Memorial Service for Velma will be held on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel with Kenneth Walker officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 26, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday, March 28, 2005 from 10 a.m. until time of service at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the chapel.
Velma was born on November 3, 1933 in St. Ignace, the daughter of Michael and May Bell (Robbins) Wiertalla. She graduated from St. Ignace High School. Doris married Robert Trofatter on June 9, 1952. She was active in the Special Olympics and fought for the rights of the mentally handicapped. Velma enjoyed reading, sewing, artwork and painting.
Velma is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Mary (Jim) Myseka of Rockford, Rick (Judy) Trofatter of Mt. Pleasant, D.J. Trofatter of Detroit, David (Angela) Trofatter of Mt. Pleasant, Dixie Trofatter of Rosebush, Rob (Toni) Trofatter of Midland, Shannon (John) Shelton, Skip Trofatter and Gary Trofatter all of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Laura, Sarah, Jeremy, Melissa, Jacqui, Dustin, Naomi, Eric, Katherine and Chelsea; great-grandchildren, Cayden, Donovan and Kyra and brother, Maynard (Ruby) Wiertalla.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kathryn and brothers, Carl and Mike.
Burke, Doris M.
June 27, 1924 - March 23, 2005
Doris M. Burke, 80, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Cremation has taken place.
Doris was born on June 27, 1924 in S. Portland, Maine, the daughter of Ernest and Emlia LaJoie. She married Charles Burke, he preceded her in death in 1973.
Doris is survived by her children, Charlene (James) Blizzard, James (Sherry) Burke and Thomas (Charmane) Burke all of Mt. Pleasant, Debra Farley, Jeffrey Burke and Charles (Sharon) Burke all of Virginia Beach, VA; Nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and brothers, Bud (Nancy) LaJoie of Portland, Maine, Thomas (Joan) LaJoie of Clearwater, Florida and Dick (Niane) LaJoie of Portland Maine.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and one grandson.
Ervin, Donna Mae
July 19, 1927 - March 21, 2005
Donna Mae Ervin, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, March 21, 2005 at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Funeral services for Donna will be held on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 1 p.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel with Gary Lutes officiating. Interment will in the Riverside cemetery. The family will received friends on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, March 24, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Leaton Rd. Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Donna was born on July 19, 1927 in Shepherd, the daughter of Hurshal and Beatrice (Crawford) Childs. She graduated from Shepherd High School, class of 1945. Donna married Thomas L. Ervin on March 29, 1948. She was a school bus driver for Mt. Pleasant Public Schools for 14 years before retiring in 1989. Donna was a member of Leaton Rd. Church of Christ. She enjoyed taking care of her rosebushes and shopping.
Donna is survived by her children, Kenneth (Phyllis) Ervin of DeWitt, Judy (James) Gothup of St. Johns and Brenda Ervin (Kevin Rieves) of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Angie (Eric) Ohlman of Grand Rapids, Tracy (Drew) Vincent of St. Johns, Jeff Gothup and Fiancee, Rita Proctor of St. Johns and Jamie Gothup of St. Johns; Great-granddaughters, Ava and Anna Ohlman; brother, Gerald (Joyce) Childs of Allendale; sister, Linda (JR) Buchanan of Marne, MI and sister-in-laws, Faye Childs of Shepherd and Patricia Petoskey of Mt. Pleasant.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; brother, Richard Childs and brother-in-law, Clifford Petoskey.
Medlin, Loretta M.
December 25, 1916 - March 21, 2005
The family of Loretta M. Medlin, 88, of Mecosta, is grieved to announce her death on Monday, March 21, 2005 at her home.
A Funeral Mass for Loretta will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 11 a.m. from St. Michaels Catholic Church in Remus with Father Charles Hall and Deacon Bob Cathcart officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Hope cemetery in Mecosta. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 2-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 5 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel and on Thursday, March 24, 2005 from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the Clark Funeral Chapel and the church.
Loretta was born on December 25, 1916 in Quebec, Canada. She married Carl Medlin on December 27, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio. Loretta was a member of St. Michaels Parish.
Loretta is survived by her husband, Carl Medlin; sons, Bruce and Robert Burnish; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a wife, mother and friend to name a few. Her life was dedicated to her family, friends and God. Her joyous heart will be missed but not forgotten.
Spence, Dorothy A.
July 23, 1918 - March 20, 2005
Dorothy A. Spence, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2005, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Memorial services for Dorothy will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant with Dr. Merlyn Mowery and David Brickner officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Isabella County Medical Care Facility – New family lounge. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel
Dorothy was born July 23, 1918, in Kent County, the daughter of Henry and Ella (Anderson) Olthouse. She married Ralph Spence on April 11, 1945 in Dutton, Michigan. Dorothy worked as a travel agent and a seamstress.
Dorothy is survived by her nieces and nephews, Harold (Marian) Olthouse of Kalamazoo, Lois (Tom) Knott of Dutton, MI Patricia (Robert) Vroma of Newago, Joan (Larry) Hill of Belmont, Diane Barnhart of Sparta, William (Ann) Henion of Shelby, Walter (Jean) Henion of Montague, Marjorie (Merle) Garber of Hastings and Phyllis Morey of Muskegon and several great nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. Spence on Sept. 20, 2004, sister; Margaret, brothers; Lloyd and Harry.
Fulk, Mac B.
October 16, 1923 - March 9, 2005
Mac B. Fulk , age 81, of Clare, Michigan died on March 9, 2005 at his residence.
A Memorial Service for Mac will be held on Saturday March 12th at 11 a.m. from the Clark Funeral Chapel. Lorraine McGuinness will officiate with burial of cremains taking place at the St. Henry’s cemetery in Rosebush.
Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Chapel on Saturday March 12th from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clare Mid-Michigan Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the Clark Funeral Chapel.
Mac was born October 16, 1923 in Cadillac, Michigan the son of Raymond “Tom” Fulk and Myrtle (Truax) Fulk. Mac enlisted in the United States Army on Feb. 14, 1942 , serving overseas for better than 3 years, with 414 anti aircraft gun battalions. He received 5 bronze battle stars for the following Battles of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardnnes, and Central Europe. He was discharged Sept. 30, 1945. He married Barbara Karcher of Cadillac on November 12, 1945. Mac Worked for Long&Wetzel Oil Co. and Farmers Petroleum for 35 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Cadillac V.F.W. Post, American Legion,and the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mac is survived by his wife, Barbara of Clare, children, Elizabeth Hovey of Rosebush, Linda (Larry) Sisco of Winn, and Chris Fulk and Debbie Evola of Clare, Michigan. Special Nephew, Richard Starkey of Sanford, 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Fulk, son in law, John Hovey, Sister, Madge Fulk and brother Raymond Fulk Jr.
