~ Wayne A Newton 1-5 ~ |
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Wayne, the first son of Clare and Francis (Mathews) Newton was born on July 14, 1924. Wayne married LETHA PETERSON 1-5 in 1945. Wayne and Letha had a daughter Judi. Letha died in 1962. Wayne then married Marie Belsito in 1963. Wayne died December 7, 1997 at age 73. The following news article of Wayne's death is hereby transcribed: |
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| SABASTIAN, FLORIDA - Wayne A. Newton, age 73, of Sabastian, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, Hastings and Houghton, passed away Sunday, December 7, 1997 at sabastian River Medical Center in Sabastian, Florida. | |
| Mr. Newton was born on July 14, 1924 in Baltimore Township, Barry Country, the son of Clare and Frances (Mathews) Newton. He was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended Battle Creek Schools. He graduated in 1942 from Battle Creek Central High School. | |
| He was married to Letha Peterson in 1945 and she died in 1962. He married Marie Belsito in 1963. | |
| Mr. Newton served in the United States Army during World War II being stationed in Fort Leonard-Wood in Missouri. He returned to Battle Creek following his discharge. | |
| He moved to Hastings from Battle Creek in 1954 to Houghton Lake in 1970 and then to Sabastian, Florida in 1990 following his retirement. | |
| Mr. Newton's employment included Kellogg's and construction work in Battle Creek. He owned and operated the former "East Side Lumber Company" in Hastings from 1954 to 1968. he was an insurance agent in Hastings for several years and while living in Houghton he worked as a real estate agent and also in insurance. | |
| He was a 43 year life member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. A life member of Michigan Elks Association. Member of Sabastian, Florida Elks, Moose and Eagles Loges, Past member of Battle Creek Elks Lodge, past member and past Exalted Ruler of Hastings Elks Lodge and past member of Houghton-Higgins Lake Elks Lodge. he was an honoary member of Upper Michigan peninsula Elks. he served Elkdom in many capacities including: Committeman Michigan Elks Association, District Vice-Chairman, District Vice President, District Grand Exalted Ruler and long time Commissioner on Elks major Projects Commission. he received numerous honors including "Elk of the Year" and a Meritorous Service award. | |
| Mr. Newton was preceded in death by his (second) wife, Marie Belsito in 1993; his parents and a brother, Galen Newton. | |
| He is survived by his daughter, Judi Dean of Hastings; a grandson, Corey Dean of Hastings; former son-in-law, Alan Dean of Hastings; two nieces; one nephew and significant other, Mildred Benner of Hastings. | |
| Visitation will be held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 1997 at Wren Funderal Home wherethe Elks "Lodge of Sorrow" will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. | |
| Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 1997 at Wren Funderal Home in Hastings. Reverend Bradley P. Kalajainen officiating. Burial will take place at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Memorial contributions may be made to Elks Major Project Foundations | |
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