Local Obituaries
Ruth Irene Morgan
Oct 8, 2025
Ruth Irene Morgan, age 97 of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, with her family beside her. She was born on January 4, 1928, in Sassafras, Kentucky, to Rufus and Zilda Armstrong. Ruth spent her early years in Kentucky, attending school in Sassafras before moving to Michigan with her family in 1949.
Throughout her commendable career, Ruth worked faithfully...
JB Litwiller
Oct 7, 2025
JB Litwiller was born to William (Earl) and Sabina (Betty) Stier Litwiller on the old home place in Newark Township on October 4, 1930. On October 7, 2025, as the morning light filled the room, he peacefully took his last breath. He lived his entire life in the same familiar home where he was born.
JB, named after his grandfather Jacob...
Wanda Evelyn Keesler
Oct 4, 2025
Wanda Evelyn Keesler, age 91, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was born July 8, 1934, in Dunkerton, Iowa, the daughter of Clayton and Edna (Keller) Fike. Wanda spent her growing up years at her family home in Iowa, where she was one of 12 children. She loved caring for others and always made sure...
Roberta Lee Boyce
Sep 25, 2025
Roberta “Bobbie” Boyce was born on July 14, 1952. Surrounded by her family, she passed away with grace on September 25, 2025.
Survived by her beautiful sister, Karen (Phil), and her most significant accomplishments, her children, Ryan Boyce (Theresa) and Kelli Boyce Jones (Nik). Her grandchildren, Airic (Stephanie), CJ, Mason, Alyssa, Caden, Nicolaus, Gavin, Lula, and Evan. Her first great-grandchild, Ava...
Nina Anne Olsen
Sep 25, 2025
Nina Anne Olsen, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born December 10, 1943, in Dafter, Michigan the daughter of Enoch and Lydia (Byer) Hawkins. Nina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family deeply and treasured each and everyone of them. Nina’s faith was very...
Dennis Joel Barnett
Sep 18, 2025
Dennis Joel Barnett, was born on February 15, 1953, in Charlotte, Michigan, the son of LeRoy and Donis (Bowser) Barnett. After a life rich with love and dedication, he passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on September 18, 2025, in his hometown.
Dennis devoted 37 years of his career to General Motors in Lansing, where his commitment...
Edna Mae Peters
Sep 17, 2025
Edna Mae Peters was born March 9, 1932 to Cary & Flossie (Allman) Peters at home in North Star, MI. She was the middle sibling in a family of nine. Edna peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of September 17, 2025, reaching the age of 93 years.
When Edna was a young child, the family relocated to Harrison, MI....
Linda Gail Rhoads
Sep 15, 2025
Linda Gail (Dickey) Rhoads, 71, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15th, 2025.
Linda is survived by her husband, Ronald Rhoads, of Charlotte; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Janine Rhoads, of Niles; sisters: Donna (Rick) Schaner, of Pentwater; Paula Damkoehler, of Lansing; and Dawn Dickey of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Ruth (Howard) Sellick, of Harrow, Ontario; many loved nieces and nephews;...
Debra G. Etheridge
Sep 12, 2025
Debra G. Etheridge, age 70 of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 1, 1955, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Ted and Evelyn (Henderson) Marshall.
Debra cherished her family above all else, a testament to the love she instilled in their lives. She is survived by her...
Charles L. Green
Sep 11, 2025
Charles L. Green, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born October 29, 1937, in Detroit the only son of Fordyce and Edna (Schwan) Green. Charley spent his growing up years on North Cochran Avenue, where his family operated Green’s Grocery Store. It was here that Charley learned...
Heather E. McGrath
Sep 10, 2025
Heather Elizabeth McGrath, age 61, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born September 18, 1963, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey the daughter of Albert and Amanda (Cheney) Pearsall. She graduated in 1981 from Livingston High School in Livingston, New Jersey. On July 23, 1988, she married William Michael McGrath at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church...
Travis Michael Taylor
Sep 9, 2025
Travis Michael Taylor, age 40, of Olivet, passed away unexpectedly in an accident on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born June 3, 1985, in St. Petersburg, Florida the son of Logan Earl Taylor and Lesia Marie Stiehm. Travis adored his family and cherished each and everyone of them in a special way. He thoroughly enjoyed riding his moped along...
Donna Sue Allen
Sep 8, 2025
Donna Sue Allen, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born on June 13, 1938, in Huntington, West Virginia the daughter of William and Susan (Parsley) Rose. She graduated from Huntington East High School in 1957. Soon after graduation, on June...
Vickie Sue Yankee
Sep 8, 2025
Vickie Sue Yankee, a gentle soul whose kindness and generosity knew no bounds, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at her home in Springport, Michigan. She was born on January 16, 1960, in Flint, Michigan, Vickie illuminated the lives of all who had the privilege to know her, from her closest family members to the cherished friends she gathered...
Robert Joseph VaVerka
Sep 1, 2025
Robert Joseph VaVerka, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 1, 2025, following a courageous battle with dementia.
Born on November 20, 1942, in Redford Township, Michigan, Bob was the son of Walter and Katherine (Capra) VaVerka. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary (Fincham) VaVerka; daughters Ann (Dan)...
Camilla Mary Smith
Aug 30, 2025
Camilla Mary (Motz) Smith, age 86, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born July 27, 1939, in Fowler, Michigan the second of seven children to Herman and Magdalen (Arens) Motz. Cam graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1957. On May 21, 1960, she married...
Jill Kathryn Melton
Aug 30, 2025
Jill Kathryn (Von Losberg) Melton, age 79, passed away in Lansing on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Jill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Donna E. (Davis) and John C. Von Losberg. She was predeceased by her parents, her Great Aunt, Mildred Hicks (John) Lignian who helped raise her, and husband of 12 years, Richard Melton. Jill will...
Shannon Jay Jeffery
Aug 25, 2025
Shannon Jay Jeffery, age 61, of Bellevue, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born March 4, 1964, in Marshall the son of Stanley and Sally (Barnhart) Jeffery. Shannon graduated from Olivet High School in 1982. He loved spending time outdoors. He found peace and contentment while hunting and fishing in the quietness of nature. Shannon also enjoyed riding...
Sue Ann Goodrich
Aug 21, 2025
Sue Ann Goodrich, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born December 15, 1931, in Charlotte the daughter of Jack and Floy (Patrick) Hale. Sue graduated from Charlotte High School in 1950. On May 1, 1950, she married Jerry Edison Goodrich in South Bend, Indiana. Sue’s entire life...
Donald Leo Carlock
Aug 7, 2025
Donald Leo Carlock, age 83, was born on May 9, 1942, in Long Beach, California to Loren and Maxine (Lansbury) Carlock. He lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family and community. Don passed peacefully from this life into everlasting rest on August 7, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan.
Don met and then married the love of his...
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