Hilda F. Braatz

Hilda F. (Sprout) Braatz, age 94, of Charlotte, MI, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Mrs. Braatz was born November 17, 1914 in Quincy, MI the daughter of William Earl and Cora Mae (Dove) Sprout. She was a 1935 graduate of Quincy High School and had been employed as an inspector for Oldsmobile Corp. in Lansing, retiring in 1976 after 25 years of service. She was a longtime member of the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene. She was an avid fisherman and Skip Bo player, she enjoyed traveling, her garden and her flowers. She was extremely proud of her family. "Her family was her life." She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Surviving are: her six children, Charles (Janet) Braatz of Lansing, Sarah J. Dunn of Eaton Rapids, Judy Ruffner of Bellevue, Victor Braatz of Charlotte, Tom (Pam) Braatz of Eaton Rapids and Jeff (Mary Grace) Braatz of Laingsburg; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Berry of Bronson and Alice Roberts of Columbus, TX; and brother, Bill Sprout of Quincy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Braatz, daughter Marilyn Braatz, son Curt Braatz, and sister Esther Ferrell. At Mrs. Braatz request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene, 302 E. Lovett St., Charlotte, with the Rev. Glen Neal officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home.