Brother Robert K. Hoffman, PCC, of Austin Blair Camp No. 7, a life resident of Eaton Rapids, MI, died December 14, 2012 at the age of 65 at a Lansing hospital following complications after surgery. Born October 16, 1947, Bob was an Eaton Rapids High School graduate, class of 1965 and also served in the Naval Reserve. He began his career with the City of Eaton Rapids as a full time fire fighter serving more than 20 years with that position. Bob was 2 weeks short of retiring with the city in the Department of Public Works. He was the historian for the Eaton Rapids area not only for the city but also for the local Historical Society. He was a member of the Sons by virtue of his GGGFa, Pvt. John W. Lathrop, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters and his GGGUncle, Pvt. Nicholas I. Archabold, 2d U.S. Infantry. In addition to the SUVCW, he was a member of Amvets and Eaton Rapids Congregational Church. Bob was a former instructor for the Michigan Fire Fighters Council and a former EMT. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years Jo Hoffman (of 208 Holmes St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827), 3 children, 2 granddaughters, a great grandson, 2 brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. For those so desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Austin Blair Camp #7 in memory of Robert K. Hoffman.

Brother Mitchell L. Minton JVC

Bro. Mitchell L. Minton, Jr. Vice Commander, Lockwood Camp #139, died October 19, 2012 at his home at 2601 Pearl Rd. in Alpena, MI 49707. Mitch had been an Associate SUVCW member for the past 10 years. During that time Mitch was continuous participant in all Camp activities and projects. He brought life to our, meetings with a smile and his positive attitude.

Mitch was the quintessential ”cowboy", hosting the Country Gold radio show, working with the Little Britches Rodeo, the Sherriff’s Posse, and the Alpena Fairgrounds.

Mitch was the owner and operator of Floyd Minton Cedar Post Co. This was a family business established by his father, Floyd Minton.

Mitch loved involving himself with children. He was always willing to share his time with his grand children, his nieces and nephews and others.

Mitch is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sherry, his daughter, Patsy, two stepsons, his mother Shirley and two sisters, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

There was a Service of Remembrance on October 22.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Visit his personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may sign the on-line guest book or send your condolences to the family.

Brother Brian D. MacVean

Brother Brian D. MacVean, Curtenius Guard Camp No. 17, Lansing/Sunfield, died September 11, 2012 at his home, 10572 Benton Road, Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Born May 18, 1963 in Lansing, Brian was a member of the SUVCW by virtue of his Great Grandfather, Pvt. James H. Robinson, Co. H, 2d Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He served two years as Camp Guide. He also was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed fishing. Brian was employed as a supervisor at Molded Plastics in Holt. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Peggy, a sister, a brother, a brother-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services took place Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with interment followed at Union Cemetery, Oneida Township, Eaton County. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in his memory.

Brother Leroy D. Austin

Brother Leroy D. Austin of Albert & James Lyon Camp No. 266 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula died August 22, 2012, in Wallace, MI. Born May 18, 1925 in Sioux Pass, MT, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, member of the VFW and a charter member of Camp No. 266, serving on the Camp Council. He was a member of the SUVCW by virtue of his Great Uncle, Pvt. Joseph H. Sullivan, 7th Illinois Vol. Infantry.

He is survived by his wife and children.

Interment has taken place at Central Baptist Cemetery, Dagget, MI.

Brother Milo “Chuck” Langworthy

Brother Milo “Chuck” Langworthy, 721 Harris St., Lansing, MI 48906, passed away July 24, 2012 in Lansing, age 90. He was born February 7, 1922, in Alma, MI. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WW II, and worked as a machinist at the John Bean Company, retiring in 1971. He was a founding member of the Lansing Muzzle Loading Gun Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. Surviving are: 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 28, 2012, in East Lansing. Arrangements were by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

Chuck was a member of Lansing/Sunfield Curtenius Guard Camp No. 17 by virtue of his Great Grandfather, PVT Barnard Henry Swope, Co. I, 6th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, his Great Great Grandfather, PVT Calvin B. Fisher, Co. H, 11th Michigan Volunteer Infantry and his Great Great Great Grandfather PVT Smith Rhodes, Co. I, 9th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He served in various camp offices including Color Bearer, Patriotic Instructor, and Council Member. In 1992, he received the Camp #17 Samuel Grinnell Award.

Brother Robert “Bob” Mulvihill, D.D.S., died at home (10501 N. Meridian Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI 49272) on May 21, 2012. He had been hospitalized since mid-April following a fall at home. Born in Chicago April 11, 1936, Bob attended Kalamazoo College and WMU before receiving his degree at the University of Detroit. While at Kalamazoo, he met and married his life-long friend and companion, Roxie Lou Linderman. They have four sons, eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Not only did he perform in many community theaters, barbershop choruses, quartets and his church choir, he and Roxie performed living history as Gen. (and President) U.S. Grant and Julia Dent Grant. They were familiar personae at many area Civil War activities.

Bob joined Austin Blair Camp No. 7 March 11, 1998, by virtue of his Great Grandfather Pvt. Charles F. Mulvihill, Co. B, 110th New York Vol. Infantry, who served August 13, 1862-August 28, 1865.

Much can be written about Bob including his service in the U.S. Navy, his work as a dentist at the Southern Michigan Prison and his volunteering at Allegiance Health (formerly Foote Hospital) in Jackson. But his pleasant, hale-fellow-well-met personality made him stand out in any crowd, no matter what role he happened to be playing at the time.

A memorial service will be held later this summer.

Pictures of him in character can be seen at:

http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/jackson/obituary.aspx?n=robert-william-mulvihill-bob&pid=157826126 and http://www.austinblaircamp7.com/ and Robert Mulvihill, beloved area stage performer and singer, dies at 76 | MLive.com.