Local Obituaries
John Franklin Hignutt
May 1, 2022
John Franklin Hignutt, age 54, of Lansing, Michigan passed away on May 1, 2022. John was born to Frank and Rita (Denman) Hignutt on July 4, 1967. He graduated from Lakewood High School with the class of ’86. From a young age, John loved electronics. That love followed him through life as he built and repaired radios. His passion...
James Polhamus, Jr.
Apr 29, 2022
James Polhamus Jr, age 87, of Lansing (formerly of Charlotte) passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan with family by his side. He was born August 6, 1934 in Windsor Township, Michigan, the son of James and Mary (Salter) Polhamus. He graduated from Howell High School in 1952. Jim served in the...
Mary Vivian Mullins
Apr 25, 2022
Mary V. Mullins, age 84, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born September 4, 1937, in Lansing, the daughter of Loyce and Ruby (Gibson) Seegraves. On September 5, 1958, she married H. Edwin Mullins. Mary worked the majority of her career as a registered nurse. She cherished...
Jo Anne Reeves
Apr 20, 2022
Jo Anne Reeves, age 80, of Orange, California, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born May 27, 1941, in Richland Township, Michigan the daughter of Cletus and Bethel (Miller) Graham. Josy as she was known by her siblings and close friends had a happy childhood. She cherished her family and friends...
Steven Wayne Terwilliger
Apr 17, 2022
On April 18, 2022, we, his biological family, his EMS family, his many friends, lost one of our best. Marcie’s little brother, Terr’s Dad & Soraya, Skyler, Abrielle, & Addison’s Grandpa, Sheila’s special guy & Jimmy’s buddy. There are many individuals fortunate to “still be here” thanks to Steve’s consummate skills as a Critical Care Paramedic through the decades...
Pauline Vail Warren
Apr 14, 2022
Pauline V. Warren, age 104, of St. Johns, passed away peacefully at Grace Haven Assisted Living on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Pauline was born February 11, 1918, to Ward and Henrietta (Palmer) Vail in St Johns. She went on to graduate from St. Johns High School with the class of 1936. She married Melvin W. Warren on April 3,...
Keith Harrison Stewart, Sr.
Apr 11, 2022
Keith Harrison Stewart Sr, age 96 of Bellevue, passed into glory on April 11, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. Keith was born to Harold Eugene and Gladys Geneva (Hoover) Stewart in Williamston, Michigan on the “8th day, 7th month, of 1925”. Keith had an exceptional life and all who knew him loved and respected him. Having been...
Kathy A. Rann
Apr 9, 2022
Kathy A. Rann, age 66, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at her home with her family by her side after a courageous battle for the second time with pancreatic cancer. She was born November30, 1955, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Ruth Wolf. Kathy was a people person in the truest sense of the word....
Marjorie Bensinger
Apr 6, 2022
Marjorie Kay Bensinger, of Olivet, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, April 6, 2022, having bravely fought end-stage renal disease for much longer than doctors predicted anyone could. She was born on October 26, 1942, to Floyd and Gertrude Wyrick of Olivet. They owned a small farm west of town where she grew up with siblings...
Susan Rachel Landon Clements
Apr 1, 2022
Susan Landon Clements, age 74, of Grand Ledge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. She was born July 9, 1947, in Lansing, the daughter of Jim and Betty Jean (Grossman) Griffiths. Sue worked for the State of Michigan, retiring after 43 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, and quilting but her...
Dennis Allen Smith
Mar 27, 2022
Dennis Allen Smith, age 69, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 31, 1952, in Lansing, the son of Aubrey and Kathlyne (Bishop) Smith. On September 11, 1971, he married Linda Lee Ray in Charlotte. Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed watching his...
Quentin Winston Bosworth, Dvm
Mar 23, 2022
Dr. Quentin W. Bosworth passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23rd, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born on June 3rd, 1935 to Mike and Ruth Bosworth. He was known throughout the community and surrounding counties as a “top large animal Vet”. He had a work ethic second to none and he...
Jonas Lownsbery
Mar 18, 2022
Jonas Lownsbery, age 47, of Carson City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022, at his home. Jonas was born January 26, 1975, in Lansing the son of Anthony and Sona (Henderson) Lownsbery. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, son, and friend. Jonas had a heart of gold and was always helping others in need. He...
David Michael Villemonte
Mar 16, 2022
David Michael Villemonte, age 63, of Lansing, formerly of Fenton and Hartland, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born October 24, 1958, in Redford Township the son of Robert and Dorothy (Crunk) Villemonte. Dave was the proud owner of Villemonte Carpentry in Fenton for many years. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed working with...
Donna Edington
Mar 14, 2022
Donna Virginia Edington, age 67, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1955, to Donald and Mary (Partridge) Oakley. She grew up in Lansing and later moved to the Nashville/Charlotte area. Donna graduated from Maple Valley High School with the class of 1973. Donna married Kevin Edington...
Shirley Joan Heisler
Mar 9, 2022
Shirley Joan Heisler, age 91, of Olivet, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born May 8, 1930, in Charlotte, the daughter of Forrest and Bernice (Shaw) Loveless. On February 4, 1950, she married her soul-mate Dewey F. Heisler in Bellevue. Shirley adored her husband...
Ronald Dean Litwiller
Mar 9, 2022
Ronald (Ron) Dean Litwiller was born on January 8, 1951, to Ardis and Rosalie Gearig Litwiller of Middleton, Michigan. On March 9, 2022, at the age of 71, he passed from this life at the Banner Boswell Medical Center at Sun City, Arizona. Ron and Carol had gone to enjoy a couple months of the pleasant warmth of Arizona...
Shirley Zimmerman
Mar 8, 2022
Shirley Jean Zimmerman, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan on March 8, 2022, reaching the age of 89 years. Shirley was born October 10th, 1932, in Petosky, Michigan to William and Zerelda (Smith) Detwiler. As a young girl, she moved with her family to St. Louis, Michigan. This is where she attended school...
Patricia Mishler
Feb 28, 2022
Patricia L. Mishler, age 95, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born January 3, 1927, in Lansing, the daughter of John Roy and Myrtle (Swan) Osborn. Pat graduated from Lansing Sexton High School with the class of 1944. She married the love of her life, William Mishler, on March 1, 1947, at her...
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