This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Makley, Rairigh, Rush Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1472 Message Board Post: Mr. Lloyd Eugene Makley "Gene", of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2000 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing after a long illness. He was born on August 26, 1929 in Grandville, the son of Lloyd Lional and Lenora (Rairigh) Makley. Gene served in the 196th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict, and retired from E. W. Bliss Company after 37 years of employment as an Electrician. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Bonnie (Lester) Makley. Gene is survived by his wife, Bette of 48 years; and four children, Pam, Scott, Cheryl and Wayne and their families, sister, Betty and Roger Rush; brother, Ronnie and Luann Makley. Funeral Services for Gene were held on Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Reverend Ward D. Pierce officiated. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice in memory of Lloyd E. Makley. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 25, 2000.) Transcriber has no family connection.