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Morris "Buster" Edgerly

Morris "Buster" Edgerly

Sep 15, 2022

Morris "Buster" Edgerly of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on September 15, 2022, at the age of 80. Buster was born in Lakeview, Michigan, on April 14, 1942, to Hugh and Gladys (Fairbrother) Edgerly. Despite complications and additional health issues, he battled cancer for the last two years with courage...

Cirildo "Sid" Silvas

Cirildo "Sid" Silvas

Sep 15, 2022

Cirildo “Sid” Silvas, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born July 7, 1936, in New Braunfels, Texas, the son of Pedro and Felicitas (Rodriguez) Silvas. On June 21, 1958, he married Dora Inez Cardenas in Eaton Rapids. Family was everything to Sid. He was...

Wayne Eugene Potter

Wayne Eugene Potter

Aug 31, 2022

Wayne E. Potter, age 70, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born January 3, 1952, in Lansing the son of Gerald and Annabelle (Awrey) Potter. On August 12, 2007, he married Barbara L. Reynolds. Wayne enjoyed pitching horseshoes and spending time with his family. He loved to joke around with...

John Mark Mclane

John Mark Mclane

Aug 30, 2022

John Mark McLane, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away at his home. He was born July 28, 1959, in Charlotte the son of Carroll and Elberta (Luce) McLane. John graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1977. John was an outdoorsman in the truest sense of the word. He loved hunting, fishing, and off roading. He also...

David Powers

David Powers

Aug 29, 2022

David Hutchens Powers, age 76, of Charlotte passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dave was born on April 25, 1946 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte to William and Gertrude (Hutchens) Powers. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of ’64. After graduation, Dave joined the United States Armed Forces where he...

Patsy Lou Parsons

Patsy Lou Parsons

Aug 28, 2022

Patsy Lou Parsons, age 75, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born June 7, 1947, in Farmersville, Texas the daughter of Bryant and Vida Lou (George) Hill. Patsy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Patsy enjoyed camping, gardening,...

Randolph Gary Clark

Randolph Gary Clark

Aug 28, 2022

Randolph “Randy” Clark, age 67, of Springport, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born May 25, 1955, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont the son of Kenneth and Darlene (Sanderson) Clark. Randy graduated from Olivet High School in 1973. He then went on to attend Olivet College where he earned an associate degree. Randy faithfully served his country...

Lucille Ida Holz

Lucille Ida Holz

Aug 23, 2022

Lucille Ida Holz, age 90, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 23, 2022, in Lansing. She was born July 11, 1932, in Lansing the daughter of Oswald and Carrie (Hildorf) Holz. Lucille was a devoted and life-long member of First Lutheran Church of Charlotte. She retired after many faithful years of service from...

Willard H. Peters

Willard H. Peters

Aug 22, 2022

Willard (Bill) H. Peters quietly passed away August 21, 2022 at the Mapleview Assisted Living home in Ithaca, Michigan, reaching the age of 91 years. Dad was born on December 1, 1930 to Cary and Flossie (Allman) Peters in Gratiot county Michigan. Dad grew up in the Harrison community and received his education at the Amble school. At the...

Robert Haynes

Robert Haynes

Aug 7, 2022

Robert B. Haynes, the oldest son of Russell and Edna (Harms) Haynes, was born on Christmas Day 1936, in Gratiot County, Michigan. His life’s journey ended peacefully on August 7, 2022 at the Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca, Michigan. Dad’s childhood and youth years were spent in the farming community of Gratiot County, and his early education was at...

Eva Palmer

Eva Palmer

Jul 24, 2022

Eva J. Palmer, age 87, entered peacefully into the arms of her Lord, July 24, 2022, at her home. She was born March 13, 1935 in Beaverton, Michigan to Rev. George & Grace (Tolles) Huber. On January 12, 1957 Eva married Philip Palmer in Mt. Haley Church of God. Eva was faithful to the Lord as well as a...

Duane Henry Mather

Duane Henry Mather

Jul 22, 2022

Duane Henry Mather, age 89, of Olivet, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born May 15, 1933, in Olivet the son of Merle and Dorothy (Andrews) Mather. Duane graduated from Olivet High School and soon enlisted in United States Army. He faithfully served his country during the Korean Conflict....

Rosa M.  Potter

Rosa M. Potter

Jul 21, 2022

Rosa M. Potter, age 94, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born May 22, 1928, in Charlotte, the daughter of John and Clara (Ward) Cooper. Rosa graduated from Charlotte High School in 1945. Shortly after graduating she obtained a job at AE Division of Hoover ball Bearing Company. She worked there as an...

Douglas Roiter

Douglas Roiter

Jul 21, 2022

Douglas Earl Roiter, the last convicted cattle rustler in Eaton County, headed North to Loud Basin Lodge, Thursday, July 21, 2022. Doug was born March 26, 1965, in Charlotte the son of Earl and Sharon (Powers) Roiter. Doug had many love affairs throughout his life but the most passionate affair took place between him, Little Debbie and Mountain Dew....

Donald F Sampson

Donald F Sampson

Jul 18, 2022

Donald Sampson, age 78, of Olivet, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born July 28, 1943, the son of Fred and Mildred (Woodcock) Sampson. He graduated from Olivet High School in 1962. On September 19, 1964, Don married the love of his life, Sherry Lee Butler at the...

Beverley Emede

Beverley Emede

Jul 18, 2022

Beverley M. Emede, age 83, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Sensations Memory Care Residence in Charlotte. She was born September 3, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Dewey and Blanche (Parshall) Stearns. After high school Beverley attended college where she earned her nursing degree. Beverley was a devoted...

Earl  Raymond Long, Iv

Earl Raymond Long, Iv

Jul 17, 2022

Earl Raymond Long IV, age 22, of Potterville, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born January 18, 2000, in Lansing. Earl attended Charlotte Public Schools where he made many lifelong friends. He worked doing home improvements and painting. Earl took great pride in what he did. He was very meticulous about his work and would often...

Harry Dale Page

Harry Dale Page

Jul 10, 2022

Harry Dale Page, age 89, of Baldwin, formerly of Potterville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Spectrum Hospital in Ludington. He was born April 27, 1933, in Potterville the son of Francis and Meta (Jaycox) Page. Harry graduated from Potterville High School in 1951. Soon after graduating he joined the United States Army and honorably served his...

Faith Cecile Morse

Faith Cecile Morse

Jul 9, 2022

Faith Cecile Morse, age 93, of Grand Ledge, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Charlotte, Michigan. Faith was born on August 17, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, to Donald and Cecile (Carter-Wagner) Davis. She attended school in Lansing, graduating with the class of ’45 from Lansing Central High School. After graduating high school, Faith went to work as...

Barbara Hicks

Barbara Hicks

Jul 6, 2022

Barbara Hicks, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away July 6, 2022 peacefully, at the Village of Westerville Retirement Center. Beloved wife of Jack Hicks (deceased) and dear mother of Ronald Hicks (Rhonda), Thomas Hicks (Sue), and Renee Richardson (Don/deceased); also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Barbara, born February 26, 1932, daughter of the late Earl and Lura...

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