Wallis, Myrtle Geraldine - Wallis, Myrtle Geraldine (Brundle) - Age 99, of Flint, entered her heavenly home on August 9, 2010, now enjoying the green trees and flowers she loved so much. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2111 Flushing Road, Flint, with Dr. James Tuttle officiating. Burial in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek Thursday from 2-8 p.m. and at church Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Calvary United Methodist Church. Myrtle was born in Flint on February 15, 1911. She spent all of her 99 years in the Flint area graduating from Flint Central High School and working as a comptometer operator for General Motors. She married William Wallis October 11, 1939 and he preceded her in death January 6, 1997. She was a wonderful wife and mother and lived a life full of grace. Her sense of humor and positive attitude were an inspiration to all who met her. She leaves behind to cherish many memories daughters, Jeanette (William) Phelps and Barbara Young; grandchildren, Scott of CA, Bradley of VT and Angela of KY; three step-granddaughters, Cindy, Vickie and Lisa; three great-grandchildren, Cole, Ethan and Lauren and four step-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Mary Ellen) of MO; sister, Marian of GA; many wonderful caring friends. The family wishes to thank Swank Assisted Living and Durand Senior Care for the compassionate care that she received. Flint Journal, August 10, 2010
White, Frederick A. - White, Frederick A. (Fred) - Of Flint, Age 55, died Thursday, March 30, 1995 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral
services will be held 10AM Monday, April 3, 1995 at Brown Funeral Home with Pastor James R. Spruce and Pastor Terry Turner
officiating. Interment will be at Flint Memorial Park. Fred will lie in state at the funeral home on Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to
8PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association in his memory. Fred was born on June 3, 1939 in Flint,
Michigan and had resided his entire life in Flint. He was an active member of Central Nazarene Church. Surviving are: Mother, Clara
E. White of Flint; sister, Nancy Johnson of Saginaw, Lucille Denison of Flint; nephews and niece, Gary Johnson and wife Lisa of
Canton, Todd Johnson and fiance Theresa of Swartz Creek, Janelle Delay and husband Don of Novi; special friend, Evelyn Freeman
of Flint; several aunts, uncles and other relatives. Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd. Flint Journal, April 1995
White, Marjorie Virginia - Marjorie Virginia White, age 69 of Whittemore Nurses Aide, passed away Monday Jan. 23, 2006 at the Iosco
Medical facility. She was born Oct. 11, 1936 in Genesee County, the daughter of Milford and Ethel Blakley. She married Louis White
on Oct. 6, 1956 and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in October. Marjorie was a mother to all who knew her. She loved
cooking, crocheting, puzzles, crafts and teaching songs to her grandchildren. She was also a member of the Whittemore Baptist
Church. She is survived by her husband Louis William White; daughters June (Ferd Jr) Greve, Connie DeVault, Ona (Ronald) Shaffer,
Gloria Foust, Susan (Jim) Wheeler, brothers Harold (Jean), William (Lila) Blakley; sister June (Al) Nickell; 12 grandchildren; and 19
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons Owen and William White. Funeral services were held
on Jan. 28 at the C.L. Forshee & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc. of Twining with interment at Cedar Valley Cemetery. Pastor Lee Bennett
officiated. Arenac County Independent, February 1, 2006
Willett, Amanda Rose - Willett, Amanda Rose - Age 85, died Sunday, May 31, 1992 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral
services will be held 11a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Robert McKeon officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Miles Martin Funeral Home, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and all day Wednesday. Thursday morning Mrs. Willett will be
taken to church to lie in state from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Parish and family will gather to pray the rosary 6 p.m.
Wednesday. Mrs. Willett was born December 11, 1906, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emile and Angeline (Ross) Brunet. She married
Lilburn J. Willett July 25, 1960; he preceded her in death November 28, 1989. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Surviving are: 4 stepsons, Asa Willett of Florida, Robert Willett of Florida, Jack Willett of Millington, Ronald Willett of Florida; 5 step
grandchildren; 4 step great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, Emile Brunet, Stephen Brunet, Francis Brunet, Edwin Brunet, David Brunet;
sister, Alice Twohy. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George Brunet; and sister, Marie Balanger. Martin Funeral
Home, Mt. Morris Rd. between Dort and Saginaw. Flint Journal, June 1992
Witbrot, Mary K. - Witbrot, Mary K. - Of Grand Blanc, age 94, died Sunday, August 18, 2002 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Mass will
be celebrated at 10AM Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street in Davison,
Father Tim Nelson officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart
Association. Visitation 5-8PM Monday, 2-4 and 6-9PM Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A scripture service
will be held at 7PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Witbrot will be at the church from 9AM Wednesday until the time of the
Mass. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 1907 and was a resident of Grand Blanc for the past 30 years, coming from
Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison. She was also a member of the Grand
Blanc Women's Club. Mrs. Witbrot was employed by Hartford Fire Insurance Company for 25 years. Surviving are daughter, Donna
and husband Charles Freeman of Grand Blanc; 3 grandchildren, Dennis and wife Shelley Freeman of Nashville, Tennessee, Rhonda
and husband Noel Eldridge of Vienna, Virginia, Sandra and husband Michael Puro of Grand Blanc; 5 great-grandchildren, Augusta,
Emeline, Adam, Michael and Andrew; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Witbrot in
1981. Flint Journal, August, 2002
Wolcott, Annabel M. - Wolcott, Annabel M. - Age 80, died Tuesday, March 31, 1987 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral services will be
held 11AM Saturday, April 4, 1987 at First United Presbyterian Church, Dr. Donald C. McFerren officiating. Burial in Glenwood
Cemetery. Mrs. Wolcott will remain at the Dodds- Dumainois Co. Funeral Home, until 9AM Saturday, at which time she will be taken to
the church to lie in state from 10AM until the time of service. Those desiring, may make contributions to the Hurley Medical Center
Oncology Unit. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9PM Thursday. Suggested visitation on Friday from 12-4 and 7-9PM. Mrs.
Wolcott was born in Detroit, Michigan, November 1, 1906. She had been a resident of Flint and the vicinity for over 50 years. She was
a member of First United Presbyterian Church, past member of the Church Women's Guild and past Chairman and member of the
Flint Dancing Club. Mrs. Wolcott attended Liggett School in Detroit and House in the Pines in Norton, Massachusetts. She and her
late husband, Francis R. Wolcott co-owned and operated the Wolcott & Sons Orchard and Cider Mills in Mt. Morris Twp. with his
brother and parents for over 60 years until selling the business in 1982. Surviving are: son, Robert P. Wolcott and wife Sherryl of Mt.
Morris; 2 daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Lynda) Novar, Mrs. Thomas (Francie) Allen, both of Mt. Morris; 7 grandchildren, Jeffrey R. Wolcott,
Randall P. Wolcott, Daniel F. Novar, Francie L. Novar, Michael L. Novar, Brian T. Allen, Laurie L. Allen; brother, John Edward Pierce;
several nieces and nephews of Sylvan Lake, Michigan and Vero Beach, Florida. Her husband, Francis R. Wolcott preceded her in
death, September 14, 1986. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the wonderful dedicated Nurses at Hurley Medical
Center Oncology Floor for the professional, loving care they provided Mrs. Wolcott and the family. Arrangements by Dodds-Dumanois
Co., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 901 Garland St. Flint Journal, April, 1987
Wolcott, Mabel C. - 3279 W. Coldwater Rd., age 93, died Sunday January 25, 1981, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services
will be held at the Reigle Funeral Home Sunset Chapel, Rev. John D. Rozeboom officiating. Burial in Mt. Morris Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Charity of your choice.
Flint Journal, January, 1981
Wolcott, Paul H. - Wolcott, Paul H. - Of Mt. Morris Twp., age 85, died Saturday, April 13, 1996 at his residence. Funeral services will be
held at the Miles Martin Funeral Home 11AM Tuesday, April 16, 1996. Burial in Mt. Morris Cemetery, Rev. Thomas G. Badley officiating.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-9PM Sunday, 2-4 and 6-9PM Monday, and from 9AM until the time of service on
Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church or the Mt. Morris Township Fire Department.
Donations may be made direct or at the funeral home. Paul was born in Mt. Morris Township January 14, 1911, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert and Mabel (Flemming) Wolcott. He married Barbara Hehn of Flint; she preceded him in death in 1955. He then married
Aleene Roof of Clio in August 1956. He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church of Clio. He was a also a Charter
Member of the Mt. Morris Twp. Fire Department and Farm Bureau. He owned and operated the Wolcott Apple Orchard, a business
started by his parents, in which his brother, Frank, was also involved. He worked closely with his father in farming. He is survived by
his wife, Aleen; 3 sisters, Kathleen Riddlemoser of Grand Blanc, Betty and husband Richard Houghton of Clio, Jeanette and husband
Marshall Neelands of Clio; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mabel Wolcott;
brother, Frank Wolcott; and sisters, Marchie Reavely and Virginia Clune. Flint Journal, April, 1996
Wonsey, Margaret A. - Wonsey, Margaret A. - Of Montrose, age 99, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, May 19, 2006 at Rossell Funeral Home, Pastor David Galbraith officiating. Burial will follow
at Flint Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4-9PM Thursday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association. Mrs. Wonsey was born in Hungary on June 22, 1906, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Seres) Police. She married
Herman Wonsey in Flushing in August of 1938. He preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. Wonsey was a homemaker. She loved
gardening, cooking, mushroom picking, and fishing. Surviving are: son, Leslie and wife Gloria Wonsey of Flushing; 2 granddaughters,
Gina and husband Richard Owens of St. Clair, Wendy and husband Michael Moniz of Londonderry, New Hampshire; 3
great-grandchildren, Emma Kate Moniz, Abigail Grace Moniz and Alexander Leslie-Kerr Owens; 2 sisters, Mary Zitterkoph and Rose
DeFlorio; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. A special thanks to Westfall Adult
Foster Care and staff. Flint Journal, May 18, 2006
Wray, Effie Jane - Wray, Effie Jane - of Clio, age 87, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2002 at the O'Guinn Family Funeral Home, Clio, Pastor Jeremy Selvidge officiating with interment at Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon Monday until time of services. Contributions may be made to hospice organization of one's choice. Effie was born in Capac, MI, July 3, 1914, daughter of the late Floyd and Cora (Lemon) Sharrard and lived in the Flint and Clio area since 1947. She married Arthur Wray August 31, 1937 in Angola, IN. He preceded her in death on November 14, 1991. Mrs. Wray was a seamstress for Fischer Body and a L.P.N. at Hurley Hospital. Surviving are: 3 daughters and 3 sons, Patricia Gage (Bill McKay) of Flint, Arthur E. (Patti) Wary of Florida, Rev. Floyd J. (Patricia) Wray of TX, Marcia (Joe) Godi of Beaverton, Shirley K. Wray of Florida; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; 1 brother and a sister, Dan (Ethel) Sharrard all of Essexville, Marion (Orville) Czykoski of Vanderbilt; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Sharrard, Peter Sharrard, and a sister, Dorothy Leis. Unknown Paper, June, 2002
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