JOHN C. “JAKE” HEDLEY

John C. “Jake” Hedley age 89, of Chandler Twp. near Gotts Corner passed away Thursday evening, February 9, 2012 at his home.

He was born June 19, 1922, the son of the late Ross and Lena (Krull) Hedley at their home in Chandler Twp. Jake lived and farmed in Chandler Twp. all his life, retiring in 1990.

On May 13, 1961, he was united in marriage to Genevieve M. Inglis in Fairgrove. She preceded him in death January 29, 2008.

Jake was on the Chandler Twp. Board of Review for over twenty years, an active member of the Caseville Eagles, a life member of the Hubbard- Winsor Lodge #420 F & AM and has been affiliated with the Caseville United Methodist Church for his life time. He enjoyed gardening, making crafts, fishing and hunting but above all loved helping and visiting with people.

He is survived by one step-daughter, Lois Mis of Caro; four step grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by one brother, Hudson Hedley; four sisters, Audrey Hedley, Marlene Andres, Anna Mae Ewald and Joan Andersen.

Funeral services were held at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton with Rev. Linda Fuller, pastor of the Caseville United Methodist Church who officiated with burial in Caseville Twp. Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Caseville United Methodist Church or the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Champagne Funeral Home, Elkton.