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Ward George Hodge was born on 23 January 1896 in Lamotte Township, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ He and Gladys Lucille Russell were married on 4 May 1921 in Snover, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ He died on 17 September 1984, at age 88, in Maple Valley, Sanilac, Michigan.¹

Lucille Uma Hodge was born on 5 May 1899 in Lamotte Township, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ She and Edwin William Jakeway, Sr., were married on 27 November 1919 in Breckenridge, Gratiot, Michigan.¹ She died on 29 May 2000, at age 101, in Flushing, Genesee, Michigan.¹

Ila Elizabeth Hodge was born on 10 July 1905 in Breckenridge, Gratiot, Michigan.¹ She and James Raymond Jakeway were married on 2 October 1922 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She and Graham Collins Carrington were married between 1930 and 1931. She and James Raymond Jakeway were divorced on 12 May 1930 in Genesee County, Michigan.¹ She died on 13 October 1996, at age 91, in Tecumseh, Lenawee, Michigan.¹

Ila Elizabeth Hodge was a Secretary in Body Manufactiring Company.

Gladys Lucille Russell was born on 9 April 1902 in Michigan.¹ She and Ward George Hodge were married on 4 May 1921 in Snover, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ She died on 23 August 1982, at age 80, in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan.¹

Merle Jean Hodge was born on 28 November 1927 in Snover, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ She died on 24 January 2000, at age 72, in Colfax Township, Mecosta, Michigan.¹ She was buried in Highland View Cemetery (Section 10, Lot 80), Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan.¹

Mary Sue Hodge was born on 22 October 1937 in Michigan.¹ She and Charles William (Bud) Becker were married on 17 December 1960 in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ She died on 19 July 1977, at age 39, in Saint Clair County, Michigan.¹ She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Wales Township, St. Clair, Michigan.¹

Charles William (Bud) Becker was born on 16 September 1933 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. He and Mary Sue Hodge were married on 17 December 1960 in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan.¹ He died on 18 March 2016, at age 82, in Goodells, St Clair, Michigan. He was buried Cremated.¹

Charles William (Bud) Becker was educated in Michigan State University- Lansing, Michigan, Education Administration.² Charles William "Bud" Becker
1933 - 2016
Goodells
Published in The Times Herald on Mar. 27, 2016

Charles William "Bud" Becker, 82, of Goodells, Michigan died Friday, March 18, in his home.Charles was born September 16, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Edward Gustav and Helen Grace Becker. While attending Marysville High School he began working at a local bakery, which became the start of a lifelong interest. After graduating, he enlisted in the Armed Services where he served as baker for two years. He then baked for the St. Clair County Medical Center and taught at Marysville High School. In 1960 he married Mary Sue Hodge of Snover, Michigan, who preceded him in death in 1977. In 1962 he earned his Master's Degree in Education Administration from Michigan State University.

After opening and operating the Memphis Meat Market and Bakery for five years, Mr. Becker began teaching at Memphis High School where he taught Michigan, U.S. and World History. After several years of teaching, he became principal of Memphis Middle School, during which time he also served as Wales Township Supervisor. In 1978 he married Louise Kay (Parker) Eldred. He sold insurance for Farm Bureau after taking a break from education, but returned to teach at Memphis for several more years. He was also a member of the Memphis Lions Club.

While growing up in the country, Bud developed a love for nature, gardening, farming and keeping livestock. After moving to a small farm in Goodells in 1961 he was able to realize his interests and hobbies. At various points during fifty-five wonderful years he enjoyed keeping two-hundred sheep, milking four Brown Swiss cows and raising several Black Angus cattle. In addition to livestock, he also dug and stocked two ponds, tended three large gardens and enjoyed his own bend of Pine River. Later in his life he enjoyed collecting tractors, raising catfish, watching movies and reading. He also volunteered his time at Marwood Nursing and Rehab.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Kay Becker, and the five children they raised together: sons Craig Becker of Goodells; Kevin (Gayle) Becker of Rockton, Illinois; daughter Amy (Dave) Wahls of Goodells; and sons Christopher (Tyra) Becker of Ann Arbor and Jeffery Eldred of Chesterfield; seven grandchildren: Simeon, Cassielle, Olivia, James, Anna, Christina and Astrid; brother Robert (Jackie) of Crosslake, Minnesota, aunt Viola (Ernest) Heim, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staffs at McLaren Hospital, Marwood Nursing and Rehab, and the Visiting Nurses Association and Blue Water Hospice for their care and dedication.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron. Condolences may be shared by visiting charles-william-becker.forevermissed.com.

Edwin William Jakeway, Sr., was born on 11 February 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.¹ He and Lucille Uma Hodge were married on 27 November 1919 in Breckenridge, Gratiot, Michigan.¹ He died on 23 April 1958, at age 62, in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ He was buried in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹

Dorothy Lucille Jakeway was born on 23 August 1921 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. She and John D. Topolinski were married on 5 July 1947 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She died on 22 March 2012, at age 90, in Flushing, Genesee, Michigan.

Mary Virginia Jakeway was born on 10 June 1924 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She and Joseph Manning Pepper were married on 23 November 1946 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She died on 5 August 2005, at age 81, in Edgewood, Kenton, Kentucky.¹

John D. Topolinski was born on 26 November 1919 in Michigan.¹ He and Dorothy Lucille Jakeway were married on 5 July 1947 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ He died on 27 August 1982, at age 62, in Petosky, Emmet, Michigan.¹

Dennis Michael (Mike) Topolinski was born on 28 June 1948.¹ He died on 18 January 1970, at age 21, in South Vietnam.¹