Local Obituaries
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...
Constance "Connie" Carpenter
Jul 27, 2025
Constance Joanne “Connie” Carpenter, age 89, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. She was born on July 12, 1936, in Charlotte, the daughter of Harold and Marguarite (Hubert) Keeny. On September 4, 1954, she married the love of her life, Peter Ben Carpenter. Together, she and Pete owned and...
William Lee Mott
Jul 24, 2025
William Lee Mott, born on November 15, 1938, in rural Walton Township, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Battle Creek at the age of 86 years old. He was a devoted member of his family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Education was important to him; he graduated from Olivet High School with the class...
Margaret Mary Dietrich
Jul 23, 2025
Margaret Mary Dietrich passed away on July 23, 2025, at her home in the presence of her beloved family. She was born on June 26, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan to Zephaniah and Elsie (Bolt) Graham. Margaret married the love of her life, Richard Dietrich Sr. on August 24, 1963, in Saginaw. Their love for one another was strong and unbreakable....
Julie Ann Smith
Jul 22, 2025
Julie Ann Smith, age 63, of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Virginia and Wallace Wollpert.
Julie is survived by her devoted husband and the love of her life, Eric Smith, with whom she shared a beautiful journey that began when they met at the age...
Betty Lou Goostrey
Jul 15, 2025
Betty Lou Goostrey passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born on December 7, 1935, to Silvion and Ethel Dahlem, Betty lived a life marked by strength, warmth, and devotion to those she loved. She was known for her incredible hospitality—always ready with food on the table, a kind word, and a welcoming home.
A woman of...
Allan O. Sine
Jul 14, 2025
Allan Ormond Sine, age 66, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. He was born May 7, 1959, in Marshall, Michigan, the son of Robert and Marlene (Herman) Sine. Allan graduated from Olivet High School in 1977. He was a huge Detroit Tigers fan and was always looking forward to the next big game. Allan also enjoyed playing...
Chad Robinson Meagher
Jul 13, 2025
Chad Robinson Meagher, a devoted husband, father, and cherished member of the community, departed this life unexpectedly on July 13, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on November 13, 1980, in Anderson, Indiana, Chad grew up with a spirited determination that would shape both his personal and professional life.
As the proud owner and operator of CRM Property Maintenance, Chad...
Victor "Butch" Craven
Jul 9, 2025
Victor “Butch” Craven, passed away at home July 9, 2025 under the loving care of his wife Sandi and son, Troy Craven. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, you listened—because it was either good advice or hilariously inappropriate. His work ethic was unmatched: rain or shine, weekday or weekend, Butch got the job done. He...
Joyce B. Koehn
Jul 8, 2025
Our dear mother and grandmother, Joyce Berdine Schneider Koehn, was born on March 25, 1939, to Howard and Ruth (Haynes) Schneider near Ithaca, Michigan. She quietly slipped away on July 8, 2025 at the Maple View Retirement Community near Ithaca, Michigan.
Mom grew up on a farm in rural Gratiot County, with one brother and one sister. She grew up in...
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