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Troy Alexander Royce

Troy Alexander Royce

Dec 9, 2021

Troy Alexander Royce, age 26, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born January 29, 1995, the son of Todd and Shannon (Bevel) Royce. Troy graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 2014. He went on to honorably serve his country in the National Guard for 6 years. As...

Theresa Renee Grimes-Baum

Theresa Renee Grimes-Baum

Dec 6, 2021

Theresa Renee Grimes-Baum, age 43, of Sunfield, formerly of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born September 28, 1978, in Lansing the daughter of Ronald and Doris (Williams) Grimes. Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She loved PEPSI and would never be found without one nearby. She enjoyed many...

Joseph E. Beechy

Joseph E. Beechy

Dec 6, 2021

Joseph E. Beechy, age 11, of Vestaburg, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, December 6, 2021, as a result of an accident. He was born December 26, 2009, in Libby, Montana the son of Eli N. and Irene S. (Yoder) Beechy. Joseph is survived by his parents; siblings: Nathan (Susan) of Clare; Samuel, Ruth, Paul, James, Martha, Rebekah, Isaac,...

Trevor John Gilding

Trevor John Gilding

Dec 1, 2021

Trevor John Gilding, age 36, of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born September 12, 1985, in Charlotte, the son of Jerrold and Marilyn (Hickey) Gilding. Trevor graduated from Charlotte High School in 2004. Trevor cherished his family, especially his son, Caiden. He loved coaching Caiden in both basketball and football throughout the years....

Joseph Keith Skidmore

Joseph Keith Skidmore

Nov 27, 2021

Joseph “Keith” Skidmore, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Keith was born May 28, 1933, in Clarion, Pennsylvania the son of Joseph and Cora Mae (Cyphert) Skidmore. He graduated from Clarion Limestone Consolidated School in 1951. Keith faithfully served his country in the United States Army. On February 15, 1955,...

Devon Melvin Wiley

Devon Melvin Wiley

Nov 25, 2021

Devon “Doc” Melvin Wiley, age 91, of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away on November 25, 2021 at Eaton Community Palliative Care. He was born to Doctor Arthur and Lola (Owens) Wiley on August 10, 1930, in Brookfield, Missouri. Doc graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of ’48. He married Rachel Tharp on October 9, 1960, at the Lawrence...

Rosalee P. Holdeman

Rosalee P. Holdeman

Nov 22, 2021

Rosalee P. Toews Holdeman was born at the family home near Middleton, Michigan, to Peter and Hattie (Peters) Toews on March 21, 1934. She slipped away quietly and alone in her home on November 22, 2021. She lived a full and active life until the moment the angels carried her away. Rosalee made life-long friends during her school years...

David Smith

David Smith

Nov 22, 2021

David L. Smith, of Duck Lake, died on Monday, November 22nd, 2021, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Dave practiced law in Charlotte for 57 years and served on many charitable and municipal boards throughout the years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and will often be remembered for sightings of his hot air balloon, “Rainbow Drifter,” over the...

Alan Donald Becker

Alan Donald Becker

Nov 21, 2021

Alan Donald Becker, age 67, of Potterville, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. Alan was born September 10, 1954, in Brighton, Michigan the son of Richard and Charlotte (Gray) Becker. Alan graduated from Pickney High School with the Class of 1972. On June 23, 2001, Alan married Ann Marie Mattson at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing. He honorably...

Robert Grover Curtis

Robert Grover Curtis

Nov 17, 2021

Robert Grover Curtis Jr., age 76, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born January 1, 1945, the son of Robert and Hazel (Polston) Curtis. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, playing cards, and watching old westerns on the TV. Bob is survived by his children: Tracy (Mike) Fedele,...

Paul Manford Wight

Paul Manford Wight

Nov 15, 2021

Paul Manford Wight Jr., age 74, of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021, in the woods doing what he loved on opening day. Paul was born March 30, 1947, in Charlotte the son of Paul and Nora (Wood) Wight Sr. He graduated from Bellevue High School with the Class of 1965. In high school Paul enjoyed...

Diana Rae Jester

Diana Rae Jester

Nov 10, 2021

Diana Rae (Lake) Jester, age 69, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born July 16, 1952, in Lansing the daughter of Earl and Lela (McLane) Lake. Diana graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1970. She enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors but was especially fond of camping, kayaking, and rock hunting. Diana...

James William Gomoll

James William Gomoll

Nov 8, 2021

James William Gomoll, age 77, of Charlotte, MI, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2021, in Ann Arbor. Jim was affectionately known as “Jungle Jim” to his hunting and fishing friends. He was born in Detroit, MI to James and Ruth (Thornberry) Gomoll on November 12, 1943. Jim graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit and then joined...

Mary Lou Velasquez-Solis

Mary Lou Velasquez-Solis

Nov 7, 2021

Mary Lou Velasquez-Solis, age 74, of Dowling, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born June 22, 1947, in Stockbridge, MI the daughter of Guillermo and Maria (Vasquez) Velasquez. Mary Lou received her primary education in Laredo, Texas as she traveled with her family early on in life as a migrant worker. After wanting a...

Shane Mark Bailey

Shane Mark Bailey

Nov 4, 2021

Shane Mark Bailey, age 55, of Springport, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was born May 29, 1966, in Long Beach, California, the son of James and Nancy (Newman) Bailey. Shane graduated from high school in 1986 in Deary, Idaho. He went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Navy and then the Army National...

Loraine Sue Trudell

Loraine Sue Trudell

Oct 30, 2021

Loraine Sue (Barnhart) Trudell, age 80 of Quincy, Illinois, died Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Eastside Home in Pittsfield IL. She had been ill with lung cancer, yet peacefully passed while under hospice care. Sue (Loraine) was born June 11,1941 in Olivet, MI. the daughter of Bert and Thelma (Goodrich) Barnhart. As a graduate of Olivet High School, Sue...

Curtis Arthur Hall

Curtis Arthur Hall

Oct 23, 2021

Curtis Arthur Hall, age 83, of Grand Ledge formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born October 21, 1938, in Charlotte, the son of Delbert and Helen (VanOrnum) Hall. Curt graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1957. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the...

Troy James Canfield

Troy James Canfield

Oct 21, 2021

Troy James Canfield, age 51, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born August 29, 1970, the son of George Canfield and Leona Charlene Canfield. Troy grew up in Charlotte and had a passion for football. He loved rock and roll music and could often be found listening to his favorite tunes. Troy also...

Caroll Ann Miller

Caroll Ann Miller

Oct 19, 2021

Caroll Ann Miller, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 29, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Kenneth and Donna (Hill) Hammond. Caroll graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1965. On November 2, 1973, she married Don C. Miller in Grand Ledge. Caroll adored...

Michael Keith Hebenstreit

Michael Keith Hebenstreit

Oct 13, 2021

Michael Keith Hebenstreit, age 63, of Olivet, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was born February 15, 1958, in Charlotte, the son of Clarence Hebenstreit and Martha (Pierce) Cortright. Mike graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1976. On March 1, 1975, he married the love of his life Iris Kay Endsley at her parents’ home...

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