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Gladys I. Ramage was born on 27 November 1921 in Ubly, Huron, Michigan.^1,2,3,4 She and Glenn N. Lepla were married on 2 August 1941.⁵ She died on 6 February 2005, at age 83, in Hemlock, Saginaw, Michigan.^1,2 She was buried in Christian Memorial Cultural Cemetery, Peck, Sanilac, Michigan.³

HEMLOCK --Gladys I. LePla, of Hemlock, formerly of Yale, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005 at the age of 83 years.

The daughter of the late James and Marion Ramage, Gladys was born Nov. 37, 1921 in Ubly.

She was married to Glenn N. LePla on Aug. 2, 1941. He preceded her in death Aug. 2, 1996.

Gladys was a member of Jeddo United Methodist Church in Jeddo. She taught Sunday School and was a leader of the United Methodist Womens Group. She loved to bowl, paint, arts and crafts, make afghans, bake bread, play games and laugh.

Surviving are one son; daughter and their spouses, Nelson and Carol LePal of Hemlock, Janice and Marty Baltzell of Chelsea, MI; five grandchildren, Duane and Sandy LePla, Kevin and Billie LePlas, Brett LePla and Erin Decher, Brian and Kim LePla, Bethany LePla; five great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers, Beatrice and Otis cox, Ardis and Marsh Matthes, Edward and Audrey Ramage, Melvin and Carol Ramage; brother-in-law, Lloyd McKnight; several nieces and nephews.

Gladys was preceded in death by a son, Duane LePla; and one sister, Althea McKnight.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at Sagniaw Valley Community Church, 3660 Hermansau, Saginaw. Pastor Richard Sayad will officiate. Private entombment will take place in Christian Memorial Cultural Cemetery, Peck.

Friends may call at the Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. Saginaw, where the family will be present on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Library for the Blind or Jeddo United Methodist Church.

Glenn N. Lepla was born on 11 April 1921.^1,2 He and Gladys I. Ramage were married on 2 August 1941.³ He died on 2 August 1996, at age 75, in Avoca, Saint Clair, Michigan.^1,2

Althea Ramage was born on 24 February 1925 in Idaho.^1,2,3 She died on 17 January 2005, at age 79, in Clio, Genesee, Michigan.^1,2

Althea Ramage was affiliated in Last Known- Clio, Genesee, Michigan. Mcknight, Althea (Ramage)-Of Clio, age 79, woke up in heaven on Monday, January 17, 2005. Ffuneral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 21, 2005 at the Trinity Assembly of God Church, Rev. Larry L. Alverson officiating with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, Saginaw. Friends may call at the O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio on Tuesday from 6-9 PM and Wednesday from 12-9PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blake Tyler Burpee Trust Fund. Althea was born February 24, 1925 in Idaho, the daughter of the late James and Marion Huxtable Ramage. She married Lloyd McKnight in May 21, 1945. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; daughter, Judy (Charles) Hendon; her special angel, Blake Burpee; grandchildren, Rex Burpee, Janeen (Russell) McNew, Laura (Mark) Byerly, James Burpee, Rebekah (Richard) Beers, Courtney Hendon; great-grandchildren, Brittani, Bridget, Elisha, Kaleb, Alyssa, Andria, Brendan, Shannan, Jordan and Nathan; sisters, Gladys LePla, Beatrice (Otis) Cox, Ardis (Marshall) Matthes; brothers Edward (Audrey) Ramage, Melvin (Carol) Ramage; special "daughter" Shary (Roger) Card. Althea was also preceded in death by her son, Randall; daughter, Cheryl; and great-grandson, Devyn.

Otis Richard Cox was born on 11 November 1926 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan.^2,3 He and Beatrice (Bea) Ramage were married on 1 January 1947 in Novi, Oakland, Michigan.^4,5 He died on 7 September 2005, at age 78, in Caro, Tuscola, Michigan.^4,2,4 He was buried on 10 September 2005 in Indianfields Township Cemetery, Caro, Tuscola, Michigan.⁴⁴

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Otis Cox, age 78 years, of Meek Street, Caro, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2005, at his home. He was born on November 14, 1926 in Coldwater. Upon graduating high school in Northville, Otis went into the Navy and served during WWII. His service was aboard the USS WEDDERBURN DD 684. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he married the former Beatrice Ramage in Novi. Throughout his working career he was involved in the grocery business, either as an employee or an owner, and retired from Uncle Ray's in Vassar. Otis was a member of the Caro Church of the Nazarene, Caro V.F.W. Post #4164 and a Golden Eagle member of the Bay City Eagles. He loved woodworking, his rose garden and bowling.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; one son, two daughters and their spouses, Leeman (Sue) Cox, Kathy (Eugene) Esckelson and Christine (Lee) Teschendorf; five grandchildren, Sonja, Laura, Christopher, Matthew and Kristen; seven great-grandchildren; and many other children who loved him as their second dad. "Daddy, we love You." Otis is also survived by one brother, Dewayne (Caroline) Cox; and two sisters Vivian Carty and Mary Lou (Jim) Dean; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his remaining siblings, Eugene Cox, LeRoy Cox and Edith Bowerman.

The funeral service will be held:
AT: Caro Church of the Nazarene
ON: Saturday, September 10, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
WITH: Rev. Paul McNett and Rev. Ed Kile, Officiating

Burial will be:
AT: Indianfields Township Cemetery
WITH: Military honors afforded by Caro V.F.W. Post # 4164

Visitation will be:
AT: Collon Funeral Home in Caro
ON: Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
AT: Caro Church of the Nazarene
ON: Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the Heartland Hospice, the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Audrey Ellen Silverthorn was born on 16 August 1935 in Yale, Saint Clair, Michigan.^1,3 She died on 26 December 2009, at age 74, in Peck, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.⁴ She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan.

AUDREY ELLEN (SILVERTHORN) RAMAGE PECK

Audrey Ellen (Silverthorn) Ramage, age 74, of Peck went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2009.

Audrey was born on August 16, 1935 in Yale, Michigan, to the late Pirie Silverthorn and Audrey (Cockerill) Silverthorn Hazzard.

She was a 1953 graduate of Yale High School. Audrey married Edward James Ramage on November 14, 1953 in Gardendale, Michigan.

Audrey loved being outside tending her roses and traveling to Texas for the winter. She loved her friends on Ferguson Lane, at church and in Texas. She loved her family, children and especially her grandchildren and mother. She loved God and believed in Christ with all her heart, mind and soul. She brought Christ to her family.

Audrey is survived by her husband, Edward; children and families, Linda (William) Boughner of Fredic and children, Julie and Kimberly, Steven (Cynthia) Ramage of Emmett and children, Jennifer, Bonnie and Michelle, Cheryl (Andrew) Bloom of Florida and children, Tricia, Nicholas and Kevin, Jeffrey (Dee) Ramage of Kentucky and children, Richard and Petty Officer Sarah US Navy; eight great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, William (Beulah) Silverthorn, Marvin (Marion) Silverthorn, Martha (Don) Guilliat of Yale, Charles (Sharon) Silverthorn of Caro, Mary Teets of Tennessee and Marjorie Gibson of Iowa; brother and sistesr-in law, Beatrix Cox of Caro, Lloyd (Ruby) McKnight of Clio, Ardis (Marshall) Matthes of Saginaw and Melvin (Carol) Ramage of Jeddo; several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Roy Hazzard; sisters-in-law, Althea Ramage McKnight, Gladys Ramage LePla; brothers-in law, Glenn LaPla, Clair Teets and Murray Gibson.

Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. Paul Castle who officiated.

Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sandusky.

Pallbearers - Steven Ramage, Jeffrey Ramage, Richard Ramage, Fred Ramage, Luke Ramage, Brian Sexton and Brandon Preston.

Memorial suggestions may go to the Countryside Free Methodist Church, Sandusky, or the Salvation Army.

Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com 810-648-2244
Funeral Card:

In Memory of Audrey E. Ramage
Born - August 16, 1935
Died - December 26, 2009
Services - Marsh Funeral Chapel
Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 11:00 A.M.
Clergy - Rev. Paul Castle
Casket Bearers: Steven Ramage, Jeffry Ramage, Richard Ramage, Fred Ramage, Luke Ramage, Brian Sexton, Brandon Preston.
Interment - Greenwood Cemetery.

Joel McEnnis Alldred was born on 24 May 1899 in Baysville, Lake of Bays, District of Muskoka, Ontario. Canada.^1,2,3,4 He and Aggie May Buchner were married on 29 October 1924 in Leamington, Essex, Ontario, Canada.^1,4 He died in 1958, at age ~59.³ He was buried in Charlton Public Cemetery, Charlton, Ontario, Canada.³

John Leonard Esson was born on 17 May 1899 in Petrolia, Enniskillen, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 He and Rosa Ellen Buchner were married on 6 November 1926 in South Woodslee, Essex, Ontario, Canada.^2,3 He was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Leamington, Mersea, Essex, Ontario, Canada.²

John Leonard Esson was a Tinsmith.

Maxine Marie Clark was born on 10 January 1929 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She and Howard Alfred Manteufel were married on 23 May 1953 in Genesee County, Michigan.² She died on 1 November 2007, at age 78, in Genesee County, Michigan.³ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee, Michigan.³

Maxine Marie (Clark) Manteufel of Flint, Genesee County, age 78, passed away November 1, 2007 at her residence.

Maxine was born in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, on January 10, 1929. She spent much of her childhood in the Pinconning, Michigan area before returning to her birthplace. Maxine married Howard A. Manteufel on May 23, 1953. Howard preceded her in death on December 26, 2005.

Maxine was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, neighbor and friend. She was involved in Girl Scouts, Stepping Stones and Cub Scouts. Maxine loved baking and decorating wedding cakes. She enjoyed playing Bingo where she made many friends.

Maxine's survivors included her daughters, Susan M. Manteufel and Mary A. (Glenn) Savage; son, Howard A Manteufel Jr.; granddaughter, Rachel M. (Rikki) Cotton; grandson, Dakota C. Savage and great-granddaughters, Amaya X. and Ryen E. Cotton.

Also surviving are sisters, Mary Ellen (Melvin) Cole and Florence (Joseph) Watson; brother, Virgil Clark; sister-in-law, Mary French and many nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom she loved very much.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Bernardine A. Acha and Charles O. Clark; infant daughter, Lisa Gail; brother, Herman O. Clark and sister, Alice (Jack) Haubenstricker.

Joseph A. (Ike) Brett was born on 5 January 1929 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.^1,2 He died on 25 July 1974, at age 45, in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.²

Joseph A. (Ike) Brett was also known as 1.² He was in Turner and McLean Supply Company. Flint Journal, Friday, July 26, 1974

BRETT, Joseph (Ike)- 1030 Nelson, age 45, died Thursday, July 25, 1974, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Monday at Brown Funeral Home, Rev. Russell Norman officiating. Burial in Flint Memoral Park Cemetery. Mr. Brett will lie in state at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd. Memorial service will be held at 8 PM Sunday under the auspices of VFW Post No. 3087. Friends may make contirbutions to the Michigan Heart Assosication. Visitation 8 AM to 10 PM. Mr. Brett was born in Flint, Michigan, January 5, 1929, and he had resided in Flint all of his life. He was a veteran of the Korean War, life member of VFW Post No. 3087, member of the M.O.C.P.T. No. 6, the American Legion Post No. 342, and he was presently employed by Turner & McLean Supply Company for 28 1/2 years. Surviving are: wife, Dorothy; 4 sons, Joseph of Flint, Roy, Jerry and Kenneth, all at home; 1 granddaughter; father, Joseph G. of Flint; brother, James of Mt. Morris; 3 sisters, Mrs. Louis (Loretta) Ackerman of Flint, Mrs. Harold (Juanita) Delling of Mt. Morris, and Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Hammond of Flint, several nieces and nephews.

Helen (?) was born on 25 March 1900 in Michigan.^1,3,2 She and Charles M. Westover were married about 1920.¹ She died on 15 June 1994, at age 94, in Waterford, Oakland, Michigan.³