Obituaries
Elaine M. Doxsie
Elaine M. Doxsie, 82, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2018, at Tendercare Alpena surrounded by her family.
On October 4, 1935, Elaine was born in Eagle, Mich. to the late Edward and Ethel (Hewson) Kransz. She married Donovan Doxsie, and worked on their family farm for 30 years. She moved to Mulliken, Mich. and later to Charlotte. Donovan preceded her in death on February 25, 2006. Elaine was a musician and enjoyed playing her accordion. She also enjoyed being a bus driver for 10 years. Elaine was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed and loved by many.
She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia (Mark) Beegle of Atlanta, Mich., and Patricia (Chris) Voight of Bellevue; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Elizabeth (Donny) Pung of St. Johns.
Elaine was preceded in death by her son Richard; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Earl and Robert Kransz.
A graveside service will be held at Sunfield Cemetery on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Greg Nitchman officiating.
Online condolences may be made at karpushuntercares.com.
Robert Dane
Robert “Carroll” Dane, a deeply devoted husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully on May 18, 2018 in Charlotte. Carroll, 87, of Charlotte, was born on April 19, 1931, in Lansing, the son of Harold and Ruth Dane. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1949 before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Patricia Gould, on June 29, 1952, in Charlotte, and the two enjoyed 65 years of true love and partnership before Pat’s death in 2017. Carroll provided a wonderful life for his family, working 34 years as a cost estimator for A.E. Hoover in Charlotte. Many will remember Carroll as a well-dressed, soft spoken gentleman. He enjoyed time on the golf course at the Charlotte Country Club, and playing cards and watching sports. Above all, Carroll loved his family.
Carroll is survived by his daughters, Terry (Rod) McGilvra, Denise (Robert) McConnell, Kim (Neal) Wilmore, Robin (Karl) Dykstra-Mehlig; son, Brian (Kimberly) Dane, daughter-in-law, Carol Dane; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Harvey) Gray.
He was preceded in death by sons, Mark and Robert Dane; brother, Raymond; grandson, Gregory Dane; and his wife of 65 years, Patricia Bernice Dane.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, just prior to the service. Interment took place in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial donations to the National Kidney Foundation.
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home. Family and friends are encouraged to share remembrances and condolences online in Carroll’s tribute page at prayfuneral.com.
Gerald D Binning, Sr.
Gerald David Binning, Sr., 82, of Charlotte, passed into eternity on May 10, 2018 in the twinkling of an eye, just like God’s word says it. Jerry was born in Nameoki, Ill. in 1934 to Everette and Verna Binning. He transferred to Charlotte in 1963 when Owens-Illinois glass factory was built here. After 43 years of service with the company, he retired then went on the road working as a millwright, installing conveyors for nine years. He enjoyed farming and gardening, fishing, painting and family vacations and gatherings.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 50 years of marriage, Betty; four children, Vicky Binning, Gerald Binning, Jr., Debbie Zimmerman, Tommy Binning; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Connie and John Clark; brother, Ronnie (Shirley) Binning; sister-in-law, Barb Binning; and many nephews and nieces.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice of Okemos or First Baptist Church of Charlotte.
Charles L. Burt
Charles Linn Burt, 91, of Bellevue, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, surrounded by family at home. He was born May 23, 1926 in Lansing to Lloyd and Margaret (Parish) Burt. He proudly served during World War II, and when he returned he married his sweetheart, Leone Stetler. His family fondly remembers him as a wonderful husband, an awesome father, and a terrific provider. Charles loved going for car rides, garage sales, and he loved to gamble. He enjoyed family camping trips around the state, being in the yard and watching birds, and he was a Detroit Tigers and NASCAR fan. Charles worked at the AE Hoover Factory, retiring in 1988. He was always smiling, and full of life, and was a helping hand to many.
Charles is survived by his children, Randy (Valerie) Burt, Sheila (Charles) Youngs, Marsha Hayes, and Jeff (Linda) Burt; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Jeane Burt.
He was predeceased by his wife, Leone; son, Dale Burt; grandson, Adam Burt; and brothers, Glen and Leo Burt.
Friends are encouraged to support Charles’ family at visitation and funeral services. Funeral services are Monday, May 21, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Don Francis officiating. Visitation is Sunday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the VA Hospital.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Charles on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
Beverly A. Bogner
Beverly Ann Bogner, a welcoming lady who became “everybody’s mother,” of Charlotte died May 14, 2018 at the age of 94. She was born August 2, 1923 in Hastings to high school chemistry teacher Frederick Jones and his wife, Gertrude (Waters) Jones, who was a teacher at the Dowd School. Bev served during World War II in the Navy Waves as a storekeeper, and after her return, she married John R. Bogner on August 31, 1947. Bev was a supporter of local teachers, active member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, and she was also a member of the League of Women Voters, and the Camp Fire Board for many years. She was an award winning EATRAN bus driver, retiring in 1988.
As a young girl, Bev helped build the family home by “driving in every second nail,” and helping her father construct a stone fireplace. Family was everything to Bev, she lived vicariously through her daughters and their accomplishments. She loved camping, canoeing, swimming, boating, and life on the lake being in the family cottage. Bev loved traveling as well, including a special trip to England to trace family history. Her family will always remember her laugh, known as the “Jones Girls Laugh,” that she and her sisters all shared and sounded the same.
Beverly is survived by her loving daughters, Ann Waters, Catherine Bogner, Sara LaForge, and Jane Bogner Ventsias; granddaughters, Laurel, Heather, and Alexandra; grandson, Nick; and 2 great-grandchildren. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1994; and sisters, Irene (Francis) Hamilton and Willo (Joseph) Cooper.
Friends are encouraged to support Beverly’s family at memorial services at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte on Friday, May 18, 11 a.m., with Rev. Gary Wales officiating.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Camp Frances Educational and Recreational Center. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Beverly on her Tribute Page at PrayFuneral.com.