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Gladys L. Gibson
August 3, 1911 - February 17, 2004
Gladys L. Gibson, age 92, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, died Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. Gladys was born on August 3, 1911 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of William and Annabelle (Hamilton) Bundy. She married
Alva Gibson on June 10, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant. She was a lifetime resident of Mt Pleasant.
Gladys was employed at Central Michigan University as supervisor in the Food Commons for eight and a half years. She was a member of the former Westside Gospel Tabernacle and was a volunteer with Food For Friends.
Gladys is survived by her son, Jerry of Mt. Pleasant, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva; a son, Terry Lee Gibson; both parents; five sisters, Nellie Crum, Bernice Winters, Agnes Grinnell, Eunice Oswald, and Julia L. Winter; and a brother, Dewey Bundy.
In keeping with Gladys wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned. Friends may wish to consider a memorial contribution in Gladyss memory to Food For Friends.
Elsie Kequom Pego
March 19, 1926 - February 10, 2004
One of Gods angels has left us to finally take her place above after a long struggle with illness. Elsie was a beloved mother, grandmother, ministers wife and teacher, who touched us all. She was born in Hart, Michigan in 1926. She married
James C. Pego in 1949 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. For their love of God, the two of them served in the Nazarene churches they were called to, in both Michigan and Oklahoma. Elsie spent many hours in heartfelt prayer for others.
For the love of her family, she taught love and kindness through her actions. She taught us her love of reading and the arts. Elsie was educated in her native tongue, and she taught us to be proud to be Indian. She showed us her love with her sewing, making beautiful quilts for family members, and elaborate Barbie clothes for her only granddaughter. She spoiled us to the best of her ability, while maintaining deep respect for the small pleasures in life.
Elsie was an incredible mentor in education, graduating from college in the same year her son graduated from high school. She completed a masters degree at the age of 57, leaving an indelible mark of pride on those who loved her, which she responded to with characteristic humility.
She was survived by her brothers and sisters in law, Frank and Phyllis Kequom and Tony and Linda Kequom; son, David Pego of Brookings, South Dakota; a granddaughter and her husband, Dr. Christina Pego Murray and Jason Murray, along with their children Jackson and John-Thomas of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a grandson, Anthony Pego, of San Diego, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev James C. Pego; her father, Joseph Kequom and mother Susan Sharkey Kequom; brothers, Isaac and Dennis Kequom; and a sister, Gertrude Baker.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Chippewa Indian Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Owen White-Pigeon officiating. A wake service was held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Helms Funeral Home. Elsie was interred beside her husband in Chippewa Township cemetery, Isabella County, Michigan.
Gerard Jerry Russell Felter
November 5, 1919 - February 4, 2004
Gerard Jerry Russell Felter, age 84, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Jerry was born on November 5, 1919 in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, the son of Franklin and Florence (Russell) Felter. He married
the former Ruth Stattlar.
Jerry was a resident of the area since 1951, transferring to Mt. Pleasant to work for the Borden Company. He retired in 1981 as the Budget Director for Central Michigan Universitys Auxiliary Service. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club for over 50 years, and served on the Mt. Pleasant Housing Commission for many years. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, children: Ted and Cheri of Charlevoix, MI, Dave and Macy of Geneva, IL, and Patricia of Rockford, MI. Grandchildren: T.J., Steven, Katy, Brad, Ashley, and Jeff Hoffman, and Julie and Marin Kaczmar, and a great granddaughter Mikayla.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Stephen Shugert officiating. Memorial contributions were suggested to the First Presbyterian Church, the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department Antique Fire Truck Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Helms Funeral Home.
Betty J. Stanton
May 21, 1934 - February 4, 2004
Betty J. Stanton, age 69, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Betty was born on May 21, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Forrest Daniel and Bernice Viola (Pease) Hankins. On August 14, 1954, she married
Donald L. Stanton in Mt. Pleasant. She was a Mt. Pleasant resident her entire life.
Betty worked as a bookkeeper for Elmores Furniture Store for 35 years. She also worked for First of America Bank for 2 years as a teller, and for Clinemark Corporation since 1988 as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed trips to the casino, visiting with people and her work.
Betty is survived by her children, Randy and Diana Stanton of Ripley, West Virginia, Michael and Mary Stanton of Mt. Pleasant, Rick and Michelle Stanton of Farwell, and Terry Stanton of Mt. Pleasant. Her mother, Bernice Hankins of Mt. Pleasant, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. A brother, Glen and Amy Hankins of Mission, Texas, and 2 sisters, Marlene Koons and Christine and Douglas Sims of Mt. Pleasant. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, and her father, Forrest Hankins.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the Helms Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Fulkerson officiating. Interment followed in Riverside cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.
Jessie Delores Benaske
February 26, 1938 - February 2, 2004
Jessie Delores Benaske, age 65, of Mt. Pleasant, left our world to go be with her Savior on Monday, February 2, 2004 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Jessie, also known as Grandma Tweety, was born February 26, 1938 in Coleman, Michigan, the daughter of Jesus and Dorothy Wallace Martinez. She lived most of her life in the Mt. Pleasant area.
Jessie loved fishing, sewing, putting puzzles together, writing, and reading. She was employed at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Center for 17 years. After retirement, she could be found at the Salvation Army, Goodwill, the Isabella County Soup Kitchen, or at garage sales. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Jessie is survived by the love of her life, Vern Bennett; her children, Christy and Debbie Mathewson, Max Joseph and Dawn Mathewson of Mt. Pleasant, Annette and Gary Dell of Weidman, Cheri and Doug Kwekel of Grand Rapids, Thomas Mathewson of Kent City, Julie Harris of Greenville, Sandra Mathewson and Vickie Wright of Mt. Pleasant; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren; an aunt, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and many friends; and Vern Bennetts children, Richard, Diane, and Terry. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 4:00 P.M. from the Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Dr. Joseph Frankenfield officiating. Interment followed at Calvary cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Memorial contributions were suggested to the Isabella County Soup Kitchen.
Thelma Blanche Buckley
June 8, 1912 - February 1, 2004
Thelma Blanche Buckley, age 91, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, died Sunday, February 1, 2004 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Blanche was born June 8, 1912 in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, the daughter of Albert and Jane Ann Barwise Neal. On December 7, 1931, she and Herman Buckley were married
in Mt. Pleasant.
Blanche was a resident of the area since she was 12 years old. She was a homemaker for most of her working life, and also worked on the assembly line at Ferro Manufacturing, at Chippewa Laundromat, as a pastry chef at the Southern Cafe' and the Coffee Cup, and was a cook at Scotties. Blanche was a member of the Westside Gospel Tabernacle and the Blue Star Mothers.
Blanche is survived by her children, Helen Marlene and Richard LeCronier of New Jersey, Shirley Leonard of Mt. Pleasant, Daniel and Arlinda Buckley of Mt. Pleasant, Gerald and Judy Buckley of Mt. Pleasant, Sharon Schmitt of Mt. Pleasant, Richard and Fran Buckley of Traverse City, James and Janice Buckley of Clare, Nancy and Gary Alexander of Midland, Thomas and Pam Buckley of Traverse City, and William Buckley of Mt. Pleasant; 31 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and two sisters, Dorothy Wooten of Lansing, and Faye Kapkau of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 13 brothers and sisters; and a son in law, Ken Leonard.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. from the Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Scott McKee of the Mt. Pleasant Community Church officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Gardens in Mt. Pleasant.
Gemma E. Comstock
February 22, 1961 - January 28, 2004
Gemma E. Comstock, age 42, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Tendercare of Mt. Pleasant. Gemma was born on February 22, 1961 in WaKeeney, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Barbara Nemechek Parke. She married
Marc Comstock on June 3, 1990 in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Gemma has lived in Mt. Pleasant since 2002 and was an administrative secretary in the Alumni and Development Office at Central Michigan University. She was an avid runner and enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, and cooking. Gemma was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant.
Gemma is survived by her husband, Marc Comstock of Mt. Pleasant; five children, Jennifer Comstock of Bowling Green, OH, Ashley Comstock of Bowling Green, OH, Leah Atkisson of Wichita, KS, Paige Comstock of Mt. Pleasant, and Hunter Comstock of Mt. Pleasant; her parents, Robert and Barbara Parke of WaKeeney, KS; four brothers, Steve Parke of Pueblo, CO, Bill and Mari Parke of Oakley Kansas, Pat and Chardell Parke of Hays, KS, and Brian and Beth Parke of Colorado Springs, CO; and a sister, Margaret and Brad Schmitt of WaKeeney, KS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and an infant sister, Jean Marie.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. John Boley officiating. Celebration of the Funeral Mass was held at Christ The King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Kansas. Interment was in the Christ The King Catholic Church cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas.
Memorial contributions were suggested to the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Sarah Jane Buning
June 22, 1931 - January 25, 2004
Sarah Jane Buning, age 72, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2004 surrounded by her family. Sarah was born on Monday, June 22, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Aaron Rupell and Agnes Pauline (Ralston) Melling. On December 6, 1947, she married
Merrill Buning in Mancelona, Michigan.
Sarah was employed as a press operator for Ferro Manufacturing for 14 years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, and enjoyed playing bingo and making crafts.
Survivors include Sarahs husband, Merrill; children, Merrill and Paula Buning, Jr. of Shepherd, MI, Nancy and Ben Lopez of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Joann and Gordon Stahl of St. Louis, MI; 20 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two brothers R.G. and Rosemary Melling of Owosso, MI, Aaron and Lorie Melling, Jr. of Panulma, CA; and a sister, Bettie and William Peppard of Detroit, MI. Sarah was preceded in death by both parents; a daughter, Jacklyn Quick; four brothers, Robert, Norman, David, and Earl Melling; a granddaughter, Michelle Dunham; and a great grand son, Benjamin Haggart.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from the Helms Funeral Home with Rev. John Endres officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant.
Elizabeth Betsy Mills
August 16, 1920 - January 23, 2004
Elizabeth Betsy Mills, age 83, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2004 at her home in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Betsy was born on August 16, 1920 in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Robert Cook and Mary (Patterson) Ross. She was a resident of the Mt. Pleasant area since 1966.
An educator for over thirty years in Central Michigan Universitys Department of Human Environmental Studies, Betsy took special interest in listening to and counseling her students. She was a pioneer and leader in her field of nutrition and dietetics, and for the Tri-City Dietetic Internship. An active Quaker, Betsy was one of the founding members of the Pine River Friends Meeting in Mt. Pleasant. She blessed the world with her love for people, teaching, nature, and music.
Betsy is survived by her children, Roger Mills and his wife Ruth of Stockbridge, GA, Barbara Mills Klocek and her husband, Dennis of Carmichael, CA, Margaret Matthews of Brantford, ONT, and Susan Miller of Falls City, OR; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Ross and his wife Ruth of Urbana, IL; and a sister, Jeannette Kramer of Ann Arbor, MI.
A memorial service took place on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 under the care of Pine River Friends Meeting at the Wesley Foundation in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Graveside services were held on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 9 a.m. at Woodlawn cemetery, Urbana, Illinois. Memorial contributions were suggested to the American Friends Service Committee or to Hospice.
Wilson Duane Seeley
November 20, 1931 - January 19, 2004
Wilson Duane Seeley, age 72, of Shepherd, Michigan died Monday, January 19, 2004 at his home. Will was born November 20, 1931 in Midland, Michigan, the son of Lewis and Georgia Roberts Seeley. Lewis passed away when Will was young, and he was raised by his mother and step-father, Georgia and Ed Mullin, Sr.
In 1962, Will married
Barbara Shipley in California. Barbara preceded Will in death on April 16, 1981. He spent most of his life in the area, but also lived in California for a few years. Will retired from General Motors where he worked for Oldsmobile for 17 years. He enjoyed bicycles, woodworking, hunting, and tinkering.
Wilson is survived by his children: Wilson Seeley of St Louis, MI, LaVerne and Heidi Seeley of Germany, Perry and Pat Seeley of Farwell, Jon and Della Seeley of Shepherd, Leona Laphan of Remus, Duane and Leslie Seeley of Midland, Brenda and Bill Champlin of Mt. Pleasant, and a daughter, Polly. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Harry Seeley of Gladwin, Don and Mary Mullin of Lake Isabella, and Terry and Sharon Mullin of Mt. Pleasant; and 3 sisters: Betty Sisco of Mt. Pleasant, Darlene and Tom Trgina of St. Louis, and Carrie and Gary Ellison of Remus. Will was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, a daughter Lorraine, both parents, Ed and Georgia Mullin, four sisters: Flossie Linville, Pat Atkinson, Dorothy Hacker, and Judy Ritchey; a daughter in law Linnette Seeley, and a niece, Amiee Harold.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 23, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at the Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. Deacon John Wilberding officiated. Interment followed at Chippewa Township cemetery, Isabella County, Michigan. Memorial contributions were suggested to the American Lung Association.
W. Harold Wagner
September 3, 1918 - January 15, 2004
W. Harold Wagner, age 85, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, died Thursday, January 15, 2004 at the Country Place Senior Care Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was born on Tuesday, September 3, 1918 in Denver Township, Isabella County, Michigan, the son of Earl and Florence (Little) Wagner. Harold was a lifetime area resident.
On August 17, 1968, Harold married
Winifred Shackleton in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He worked as a custodian and supervisor for Central Michigan University from March 1, 1954 until his retirement in 1982. Harold was a member of the Leaton United Methodist Church.
Harold is survived by his sister, Mrs. Lyle (Betty) Jenkins of Mt. Pleasant; a niece, Patty and Randy Brickner; a grand niece; a grand nephew; three brothers in law; a sister in law; and a special long time friend, Bill Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife in 1995.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 19, 2004 at 3:00 P.M. at the Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with Rev. Lonnie Severance of Heartland Hospice officiating. Interment will be in Denver Township cemetery, Isabella County, Michigan.
Memorial contributions were suggested to the Leaton United Methodist Church Building Fund or Heartland Hospice of Bay City, Michigan.
Joanne Joy Dumeney
December 22, 1960 - January 14, 2004
Joanne Joy Dumeney, age 43, of Shepherd, died at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Wednesday, January 14, 2004. She was born December 22, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Alberta Nelson Dumeney. Joanne lived most of her life in Shepherd and worked as a horse trainer.
Joanne is survived by her two brothers, Albert Dumeney of Clare and John Dumeney of Middleton; three sisters, Diane Sulkowski of Oscoda, Roxanne Collins of Branford, Florida, and Annette Gutherie of Rosebush; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Rodney and Dennis; and a sister, Sarah.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Sister Lena Carol officiating. Interment of the cremated remains will be at Taylor cemetery, Isabella County, Michigan. Memorial contributions were suggested to the Isabella County Soup Kitchen.
