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Thursday, June 18, 1998 Lansing State Journal Databank Obituary Polly Gibson, active resident of Lansing area By Christine McDonald Lansing State Journal Near Polly Gibson's home stands a lasting reminder of her life. Gibson, who died Tuesday from complications of diabetes, once spent a entire summer carving her life's story in a totem pole, which now stands near her Okemos home. "It tells the whole family story," said Bill Gibson, Polly's son. "It shows her mother as a schoolteacher with a book and it shows her move to Michigan. At the top is an owl, which was her favorite bird." Gibson, 81, moved to Michigan from Tennessee in 1935 to teach math at what now is Pattengill Middle School.

"She did I more in her lifetime than normal people do," said Carl Haussman of Lansing, family friend. "She was just a class act all She served on the Lansing Board of Education, was a board member of the Michigan National Bank and a president of the Lansing Women's Club. She was also on the board of Plymouth Congregational Church, president of the Junior League of Lanmember of the Metropolitan Fine Arts Council and president of the Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Guild. She ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the state Senate in 1970.

"She was Bill Gibson said. the ability to problem bring people together." Her hobbies included golfing, walking and painting. She painted mostly nature scenes, such as birds and flowers. She also loved going to high school football games to sit in the press box, especially at Sexton High School, said Gibson, who went to school there. Funeral services are 4 p.m.

Friday at Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel. Death notices Lansing Coats, Eddie, 90, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Robinson Memorial Church of God in Christ. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Collins, William C.

15, died Saturday of natural causes. Services 10 a.m. Friday at True Light Baptist Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Crawford, Edna 81, died Monday.

Services 2 p.m. today at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Meredith, Constance Lee, 60, Woman Health Center nurse practitioner, died Sunday. Services 7 p.m. today at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel.

Murphy, Ruth 63, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. today at EstesLeadley Chapel. Ried, Cary I 32, died Monday. Memorial services 11 Friday at St.

James Catholic Church, Mason. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason. Bath Trew, Christine 65, died Sunday. Graveside services 1 p.m. today at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Charlotte Hyde, Nancy Jane, 81, former Rural School System teacher, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. DeWitt Township Church, Darlene 60, state employee, died Wednesday.

Arrangements by Gorslin DeWitt Chapel. Dimondale Voegeli, Winnifred 91, died Wednesday. Services noon today at Funeral Home. Graveside services at 3:30 p.m. today in Bellevue Riverside Cemetery.

Eaton Rapids McCormick, Mildred, 89, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Help wanted These are upcoming stories that sing Community College teachers Lansing working on. State If you Journal can offer reporters ideas are or had reached a a contract stalemate. and Issues bargaining suchas examples on these topics, please pay and workload equity with other contact the reporter: community colleges apparently are causing the slowdown.

What are the poisoning possibilities of Food New strains of food-related ill- Call Todd 377-1051. stoppage? a work Schulz, nesses are creating an increased awareness about I Staying in school food safety. We are looking for people who have that Is there would any raise hope for a state bill become ill from the high school food they've eat- dropout age to 18? Right now, teens either at a can ditch school for good at 16. en, restaurant or What is the reason for the new legisfrom meals prepared in a home lation and what do teachers think kitchen. We also are looking for a about it? Call Mark Mayes, 377- 1046.

volunteer someone willing to let a health inspector visit their home Here's how to get in touch with during the judge the us: safety of food preparation. Call Bet- Mail: Lansing State Journal, 120 E. sy Miner, 377-1154. Lenawee Lansing MI 48919 E-mail College contract Isj.news@internetmci.com It's been almost a year since Lan- Fax: (517) 377-1298 Rapids. Moore, Milford 84, former Moore Implement Co.

died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Fowler Pasch, Eleanor 81, former Carney-Wilcox Hospital (Alma) lab technician, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fowler. Arrangement by Funeral Homes, Goerge Chapel, Fowler. Haslett Worthington, James 70, died Monday. Services 2 p.m.

today at Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. Howell Beck, Joyce Welin, 90, died Tuesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by McDonald's Funeral Home, Howell. Laingsburg Rueckert, Elwood 63, former Saylor Beall Manufacturing (St.

Johns) employee, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Nelson-House Funeral Home, Laingsburg. Okemos Yu, Amann, 87, died June 10. Services 2 p.m.

Saturday at GorslineRunciman East Chapel, East Lansing. Williamston Weatherwax, Aaron 22, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. Elsewhere Happy, Ethel 90, of Ludington, died Wednesday. Private family services will be held in Maine.

Arrangement by the Palmer-Bush Delta Chapel. Hitchcock, Elmer "Clayton," 72, of Lakeland, formerly of Lansing, World War II veteran, GM employee, died Wednesday. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Births Bath Nehil: To Catherine L. Nehil, a son, Kieran David Nehil-Puleo, at Sparrow Hospital, June 13.

Deaths and Funerals For appear paid in obituary classification notices, 067 call in the 377-1104. Classified Memoriams section. and Cards of Thanks GIBSON, POLLY DOUGHERTY Okemos Born February 26, 1917; died June 16, 1998, at the age of 81. A long and courageous battle against diabetes ended today for one of Lansing's most popular civic leaders-- Polly Dougherty Gibson. Born in Athens, TN, Polly attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and was graduated cum laude with a B.S.

Degree. In 1939, Polly came to Lansing to teach mathematics at Pattengill Junior High School. During the ensuing years, Polly touched so very many Lansing lives, challenging young minds at Pattengill; inspiring leadership and volunteerism as President of the Junior League; initiating progress and change as a member of the Lansing School Board; contributing wisdom and wit as President of the Lansing Sparrow Hospital Guild. Polly's services to the community were myriad; she was past President of Kingswood Mothers' Committee, Chairman of the Lansing Project on Aging, a board member of Metropolitan Fine Arts Council, the Lansing Community Services Council, Woldumar, the Michigan Association of School Boards, the Michigan Medical Malpractice Board, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Consumers Council, and the Michigan National Bank. In her work for the Church, Plymouth Congregational Church, for seven Polly School years, served on the Board of Trustees, represented the Church as a delegate to numerous national and state conventions, and worked on the State Christian Education Committee.

As a candidate for the Michigan State Senate in 1970, Polly lost by a handful of votes but enthusiastically continued her efforts to make Michigan's, the government Polly served outstand- as years, Assistant Metropolitan Chairman, Precinct and Ward Chairman, and as a delegate to county and state conventions. Polly was passionately devoted to her family, the education of young and old, and the betterment the City of Lansing and the State of Michigan. is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Gibson, a daughter, Becky, and her husband, Eric Cederquist of Phoenix, AZ; and a son, Bill, his wife, Judy, and their children, Robyn and Katie of Tulsa, OK. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 19, 4 p.m. at the GorslineRunciman Co.

East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River East Lansing. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 950 28th S.E., Bldg Grand Rapids, 49508-1326, in memory of Polly Dougherty Gibson. ESTESLEADLEY FUNERAL HOMES East Lansing Michel: To Frederick C. Jr.

and Linda O. Michel, a daughter, Pauline Laura, at St. Lawrence Hospital, June 3. Grand Ledge Ramsey: To Kirk and Rhonda Ramsey, a daughter, Kalli Mariah, at St. Lawrence Hospital, June 12.

Holt Harger: To Ronald and Maribeth Harger, a daughter, Carolyn Nancy, at St. Lawrence Hospital, June 12. Lansing Glavas: To Joseph R. Glavas and Sandra J. Crowe, a son, Joseph Roy Glavas at Ingham Regional Medical Center, May 13.

Smith: To Gregory Smith and Angel M. Whitmore, a daughter, Aleah DeVyne, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 5. Wittmann: To Robert and Maureen Wittmann, a son, Gregory Lawrence, at St. Lawrence Hospital, June 12. Coscarelli: To Arthur J.

and Klisti A. Coscarelli, a son, Nicholas Arthur Carter Coscarelli, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 1 13. Suzuki: To Junji and Takako Suzuki, a son, Ryohei James, at St. Lawrence Hospital, June 14. Enriquez: To Jose Jr.

and Jodie (Skoczylas) Enriquez, a son, Dominic Miguel, at Sparrow Hospital, June 15. Garcia: To Raul and Laura Garcia, a daughter, Megan Andrea, at Sparrow Hospital, June 15. Holtforth: To John A. and Melissa A. Holtforth, a daughter, Sydney Rose, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 16.

Shea: To Richad and Jacki Shea, a daughter, Jordyn Lynn, at Sparrow Hospital, June 16. Leslie Pierce: To Daryl W. and Vickie G. Pierce, a son, Caleb Bradford, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 16. Potterville Garn: To Gregory L.

and Mi. chelle S. Garn, a son, Brendan Gregory, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, June 16. Elsewhere Nowak: To Brian and Lisa (Kinder) Nowak of Fargo, N.D., a daughter, Hanna Kinder Nowak, at Meritcare in Fargo, June 11. Courts Ingham County Guilty pleas Judge Thomas L.

Brown Jeremy Levi MacKenzie, 17, 5000 block of Richard, Lansing, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony, remanded to jail. Sylvester Fletcher, 50, 700 block of North Johnson, Lansing, pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree home invasion, remanded to jail. Robert Lee Bollinger, 24, 1300 block of Lake Lansing, Lansing, pleaded guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine, bond continued. Jason Edward Lynn, 17, 4000 block of Hillborn Street, Lansing, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny from a building, bond continued. Robert Gilliam, 19, 400 block of West Lapeer, Lansing, pleaded guilty to fourth fleeing, bond continued.

Reginald Craig, 22, 400 block of West Lapeer, Lansing, pleaded guilty to delivery of an imitation controlled substance, remanded to jail. Donavan D. Hollingsworth, 19, 1400 block of May Street, Lansing, pleaded guilty to resisting arrest causing injury, remanded to jail. Michael Dale Beach, 19, 6500 block of West St. Joseph, Lansing, pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of a building, bond continued.

Victor R. Rojas- Munoz, 34, 1100 block of Hickory, Lansing, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of a controlled substance, remanded to jail. Judge William E. Collette Michael Wayne Baugh, 35, 3500 block of Davidson, Lansing, pleaded guilty to larceny over $100 and uttering and publishing (bad check), bond revoked, remanded jail. William Bennett, 34, 700 block of Seward, Detroit, pleaded guilty to attempted false claim for benefits, bond continued.

Harold Alan Schlueter, 44, 900 block of Sycamore, Lansing, pleaded guilty to two counts of third offense of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of se, bond Allen Susan Jensen Owners is a Lansing Michael A. Lehman revoked, remanded to jail, driver's license revoked. Douglas Michael Hoag, 17, 700 block of Berry Avenue, Lansing, pleaded guilty to delivery of less than five kilograms of marijuana. Timothy Mark Jones, 36, 5700 block of Oak Street, Onondaga, pleaded guilty to manufacture of marijuana, bond continued. Judge James R.

Giddings Louis Michael Alexander, 41, Memphis, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess dilaudids, remanded to jail. Robert Cleo Greenwood, 17, Lansing, pleaded guilty to attempted second degree home invasion, remanded to jail. Dorothy Delane White, 25, 1100 block of Farrand, Lansing, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of a controlled substance. Christopher Ryan Isbell, 18, 3400 block of Sleeth Road, Commerce Township, pleaded guilty to arson of real property, bond continued. Marriages Marriage licenses applied for: Ingham County Kristopher Walter Frarey, 24, and Monica Marie Almaguer, 18, both of Lansing.

Michael James Chandler, 27, and Nicole Marie Cooley, 27, both of Lansing. John Clinton Caroen, 58, of Stockbridge, and Carol Margaret Kavanagh, 51, of Lansing. Dennis Craig Spray, 53, and Delynn Kay Lentz, 42, both of Lansing. George Clinton Downard, 55, and Glenda Charlene Bartlett, 57, both of Lansing. Heath Gerald Barnhart, 26, and Robyn Renee Wygant, 24, both of Lansing.

Henry Ray Bennett, 27, of New Paris, Ohio, and Bobbijo Marie Larkins, 20, of Lansing. Jeffrey Scott Taylor, 37, and Leianne Kay Spagnuolo, 29, both of Mason. Anthony Alan Gazzo, 45, of Biloxi, and Wendy Sue Johnson, 28, of Lansing. Thomas Joseph Lindemann, 26, and Heather Elaine Chambers, 26, both of Lansing. Max Dale Kingsbury, 51, of Holt, and Janet Kay Grubb, 3 5, of Lansing.

Gary Andrew Drake, 37, and Pamela Elaine Schoepke, 34, both of Lansing. Jeffrey Lee Heath, 40, of Dansville, and Pennie Lee Starin, 41, of Lansing. Nathan Lee Brown, 24, and Angela Ann Bourlier, 23, both of Lansing. Rob Thomas Ellis, 25, of Holt, and Priscilla Denise Beene, 27, of Lansing. David Michael Berry, 18, and Marti Masters, both of Stockbridge.

Kirk Lee Ozanich, 25, and Tara Jo Freeman, 21, both of Lansing. Marlon Garcia, 23, and Barbara Jackeline Reyes, 23, both of Lansing. Rickey Alan Pennington, 31, and Mary Ann Morris, 39, both of Holt. L. Scott Allyn Ackerson, 23, and Jessica Lynn Sorrels, 21, both of Mason.

Brian Charles Truba, 26, and Carissa Kim Stiles, 26, both of Okemos. HUFFMAN, PHYLENA A. Lansing by his wife, Cecelia "Beverly" Hitchcock of Lakeland; son, Robert Blatt of Lansing; daughter, Linda Moots of DeWitt; brother, Robert Hitchcock of Lansing; sisters, Laura Ewers of Gregory, MI and Eveline Baker of Michigan; 3, grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Born May 5, 1920.

in Nelsonville, OH; died June 16, 1998, at the age of 78. Mrs. Huffman attended the Salvation Citademand was a member of the V.F.W. Morley S. Oates Post Ladies Auxiliary; the it American Legion Capital City Unit Ladies Auxiliary; the O.E.S., Holt; the V.F.W.

Pup Ten Military Order of Cootie; and the Salvation Army Ladies Home League. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanton H. Huffman, Sr. (May 23, 1981); her parents; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters. Surviving are 2 daughters, Louise (Robert) Unbehaun of Holt and Betty (Robert) De Mond, and 1 son, Stanton (Joyce) Huffman, both of Lansing; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Martha Urmas of Westland, Dorothy Duffy of Jackson, and June Chropowicz of Venice, FL; and 2 sisters-in-law, Mildred and Agnes Lairson, both of Jackson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Lansing, with Major David Corliss officiating, and with special services being provided by the V.F.W. Morley S.

Oates Post Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion Capital City Unit Ladies Auxiliary, and the V.F.W. Pup Ten Military Order of Cootie. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Chapel on Thursday from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice, 1122 W.

Holmes, Suite 1, Lansing, 48910-0333, or to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 14176, Lansing, 48901, in memory of Mrs. Huffman. HITCHCOCK, ELMER "CLAYTON" Lakeland, FL Formerly of Lansing Age 72, died June 17, 1998 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born November 2, 1925 in Lansing, MI and worked for General Motors, moving to Lakeland in 1986.

He was of the Lutheran faith, and was a Navy Veteran serving during World War II. He is survived VOEGELI, WINNIFRED I B. Dimondale Age 91, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 1998. Born December 4, 1906, in Kalamo, MI, Mrs. Voegeli was an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene and was active with many of the Church's ladies groups.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Mathias 1993; son, Marvin in 1986; 3 sisters; and 4 brothers. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Patricia Voegeli of Newaygo; several grandnumerous great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; many nieces and nephews. Visitaal Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, with tion is 5-8 p.m. Thursday with services 12 noon 0 in the Tiffany FunerDr.

Donald King, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Bellevue Riverside Cemetery. Contributions to the First Church of the Nazarene would be appreciated. HYDE, NANCY JANE Charlotte Age 81, died June 16, 1998 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte.

Nancy was the daughter of William and Susan (Wargo) Aubrey. She was formerly a Teacher in the Rural School System and involved in local bowling leagues for many years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, garden and camping. was preceded in death by her husband, Francis. She is survived by 2 daughters, Pat (Glenn) Briggs of Charlotte and Anita (Rodney) Rodgers Gwinn; 2 sons, Steve of Springport and Michael Hyde Tulsa, OK; 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 greatgreat (Sheba) children; Haight of sister, Higgins Mary Lake; Orville Hyde of Center.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 1 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with the Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment will be in West Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Hyacinth Sympathy House FLOWERS Van Peenen's Flowers FULL OPEN 7 SERVICE DAYS 484-8273 McCORMICK, MILDRED Eaton Rapids Age 89, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998 in Dimondale. Mildred was born March 15, 1909 in Webberville, the daughter of Henry D. and Arline G. (Fear) Matthiesen. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids and the Mariam Circle.

Mildred was a member of the Eaton Rapids Garden Club, the I Club and volunteered with the American Red Cross at the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. She was preceded in death husband, Russell and sister, Christine Crandall. Surviving are her 3 sons, Richard A. (Marilyn) McCormick of Florida, James R. (Betty) McCormick of Lansing and William D.

(Wendy) McCormick of Oregon; 5 grandchildren, Denise Daiss and James (Cindy) McCormick II, both all of Eaton Rapids, Jill (Robert) Simon of DeWitt, Christopher and Cara McCormick of Oregon; 7 grandchildren Stephanie, Christie Daiss, James III and Megin McCormick, Katelyn and Kortney Simon; sister, Cleo Damell of Dimondale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Tom Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Those desiring may make contributions to either the First United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital in memory of Mildred McCormick. RUECKERT, ELWOOD R. Laingsburg Cancer Society.

Age 63, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at his home. Elwood was born in Wacousta on February 28, 1935 a son of Charles and Minnie (Glumm) Rueckert; attended St. Johns schools; resided in Laingsburg most of his life where he married Joan M. Morgan on August 15, 1953; and worked at Saylor Beall Mfg. in St.

Johns for 43 years. Surviving are his wife, Joan; 4 children, Valerie (Arthur Sr.) Ordiway of Lansing, Greg Rueckert (friend, Danette), Eric (Regean) Rueckert and Carlotta (Ken) Kiffer, all of Laingsburg; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 infant son, Kevin Neal; and 6 brothers. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the NelsonHouse Funeral Home, Laingsburg, with Pastor J.

Robert Anderson officiating. Burial in Laingsburg Cemetery. Funeral Home visitation will be Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American There Serving Harry Holmes Lance Lynch State Lottery Wednesday Midday Daily-3: 704 Evening Daily-3: 975 Midday Daily-4: 6007 Evening Daily-4: 3981 Cash 5: 03, 05, 09, 29, 39 Michigan Lotto: 02, 09, 17, 26, 42,43 Six-number winners: none This Saturday's jackpot: $7.3 million Tuesday Big Game: 11, 17, 20, 23, 25 Gold Number: 15 Winners: none Friday's Jackpot: $9 million Compiled by staff writers Hugh Leach and Sally Trout.

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