Charlotte V. Stephens

BUCHANAN-Charlotte Virginia Stephens, 99, of Buchanan died early Saturday morning, April 25, 2009, in her home of natural causes. She was born May 27, 1909 to the late Harold and Lillian (Mikkelson) Hansen. Surviving are sons Conrad (Mary Beth) Larson and Russell Stephens of Buchanan; daughter-in-law Judy Larson of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Robert (Angela) Larson of Phoenix, Arizona, Pamela (Eric) Johnson of Downers Grove, Illinois and Lisa (Andrew) Larson Furuta of Honolulu, Hawaii; eight grandchildren; and a number of close nieces and nephews. Charlotte was preceded in death by her first husband Stark Larson and her second husband Thaddeus Russell Stephens, Sr.; son, Robert Arthur Larson; sisters, Margarette Hansen, Florence Loebach, Marion McCoy; brothers, Arnold Hansen and Arthur Hansen. Charlotte was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Cook County School of Nursing and then went on to become a visiting nurse while in Chicago. Upon coming to Michigan she worked at Pawating Hospital, Electro Voice in Buchanan and retired as a nurse from Clark Equipment Co. in Buchanan. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends. She was very active at the Buchanan Area Senior Center. She gave back to the community by volunteering with numerous organizations. The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Swem Funeral Home, Buchanan. Pastor Rob McPherson of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 132 S. Oak St, Buchanan, MI 49107 or to the Buchanan Area Senior Center , 131 S. Oak St., Buchanan, MI 49107