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DUNLAP, Lyle W., 95, of rural Galesburg, died at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at The Elms in Macomb. He was born Feb. 19, 1924, in Galesburg, the son of Edmond Glenn Dunlap and Nelle (Crotts) Dunlap. He married Helen Barrie Swankie on Oct. 20, 1944, in London. She preceded him in death on March 4, 1999. He later married Kathleen (Anderson) Trulson on Aug. 27, 2000. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Barrie Schaffer; one granddaughter, Kelli Johnson-Smith; one granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Johnson; one sister, Norma Dunlap; and one-half brother and one half-sister. Lyle is survived by one daughter, Heather (and Mark) Rice of Los Angeles; his grandchildren, Mark D. (and Chrystal) Johnson, Jennifer (and Matt) Foist, Brett (and Robin) Rice, Barrie (and Lauren) Rice and Meredith (and Don) Gromala; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Lyle graduated from Abingdon High School in 1942. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War in communications, retiring in 1970 as a chief petty officer. He was a lifetime member of the International Chief Petty Officers Association and Monmouth VFW, member of the Atlantic Chief Petty Officers Association, Subvets Inc., Fleet Reserves Association and Eastern Canadian Chiefs. He was also a member of the Abingdon Half Century Alumni and Lake Bracken Country Club. He was a past Mason and Shriner. Military rites and graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at the Abingdon Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Monmouth VFW. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com. Published in The Register-Mail on Sept. 6, 2019
SCOTT, William J., 76, of Lake, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at home. Bill was born November 23, 1942 in Lake, Michigan to Fredrick B. and Betty J. (Ramey) Scott. He grew up in Lake, attended Lake and Farwell schools. Upon graduation entered the USN Submarine Service (1960) and married Florence K. Scott (Dean) on September 3, 1966 in Shepherd, Ml. After marriage she joined Bill in his navy career, they had 3 children and resided in Illinois, Hawaii, Virginia, South Carolina, Scotland, Rhode Island, and Washington advancing to Master Chief Fire Control Technician, FTCM(SS), before his retirement in 1980 and returning to Michigan. Once back he received his Real Estate licenses, sales and broker, and joining his father in business "Scotts Real Estate". Bill attended MMCC under the GI bill and graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Administration and Marketing & Management. He also acquired his tax assessor license and in 1991 was appointed as Tax Assessor and Supervisor of Garfield Township and subsequently elected and re-elected serving a total of 21 years. He was a lifetime reader, enjoyed following politics' and puttering in his basement. Finally, in 2014 he fully retired after losing the love of his life after 48 plus years of marriage. He is survived by sons: William J. (Susan) Scott Jr. of Lima, OH, Edward B. (Debra) Scott of Greenville, MI and Daughter, Deanna L. Scott-Hicks of Clare, MI; Grandchildren: Caity, Josh, Nate (Claire), Jonny and Danny Scott of Greenville, MI, Will and Alex Scott of Lima, OH, Charlie and Gwen Hicks of Clare, MI; Great grandson, Eamonn; Brothers: Gary B. (Elaine) Scott of Midland, MI and Douglas W. (Shirley) Scott of Harrison, MI. He was predeceased by his wife (2014), and parents. No formal service is planned. Bill was cremated with burial in Garfield Township Cemetery to be at a later private service. Those who feel compelled to donate, the family is suggesting donations to Grace Hospice, 1484 Straits Dr., Suite 2, Bay City, MI 48706 who ensured that Bill’s last days were spent at home, surrounded by family. Published in Morning Sun on Sept. 6, 2019
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