Local Obituaries
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...
John "Jack" King
Jul 4, 2025
John “Jack” Harry King, age 87, of Olivet, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025. He was born in Romeo, Michigan on June 21, 1938, to Henry and Irene King and at the age seven moved to Olivet, a place he would call home for the rest of his life.
After serving in the United States Air Force,...
Phillip L. Hebenstreit
Jul 4, 2025
Phillip Laverne Hebenstreit, age 72, of Olivet, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born December 25, 1952, in Battle Creek the son of Clarence and Martha (Pierce) Hebenstreit. Phil went on to graduate from Olivet High School in 1972. On August 29, 1981, he married Deanna Lynn Griffin in Charlotte. Phil enjoyed many things in life but his...
Linda Diane Loveless
Jul 2, 2025
Linda Diane Loveless, age 72 of Charlotte, Michigan, formerly of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on May 4, 1953 to Ward and Barb (Wyble) Loveless. Linda graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1971.
Throughout her life, she displayed a remarkable talent and...
Diane Sue Baum
Jul 2, 2025
Diane Sue Baum, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on October 18, 1947, in Charlotte, Michigan, Diane's life was a beautiful tapestry woven from love, kindness, and a deep concern for others.
Graduating from Charlotte High School in 1965, Diane would go on to proudly work at numerous jobs throughout the community....
Dawn Rose Stanley
Jun 25, 2025
Dawn Rose Stanley, age 51, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Walter and Vicky Lynn (Morse) Lettimore. Dawn graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1992. In April of 2006, she married Chad Stanley in...
Raul Alberto Felman
Jun 23, 2025
Raul Alberto Felman, age 67, of Lansing, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born November 3, 1957, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Raul was a man of many passions and accomplishments who dedicated his life to the joy of those around him.
He spent many years working in the international trade of veterinarian supplies, showcasing his dedication and expertise...
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