Local Obituaries
Harriett Mae Tarnowski
Sep 11, 2021
Harriett Mae Tarnowski, age 85, of Charlotte, formerly of Henderson, NV and Metro-Detroit, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was born October 6, 1935, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Loretta (Barker) Dowling. Harriett was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always concerned about the needs...
Joseph Edwin Bullen
Sep 5, 2021
Joseph Edwin Bullen, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021. The eldest child of Fred and Bertha (Lasley) Bullen, Joe was born in Mason on July 6, 1939. After graduating from Mason High School in 1958, Joe completed an Associate’s Degree at Lansing Community College and began his 32-year career as draftsman and bridge inspector with the...
Cynthia Ann Bishop
Aug 31, 2021
Cynthia Ann Bishop, age 67, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born November 26, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana the daughter of Eugene and Sharon (Butler) Wojcik. Cindy graduated from North Side High School in Muncie, Indiana in 1972. After graduating high school, she went on to...
Claudia Joy Perry-St. Andre
Aug 28, 2021
Claudia Joy Perry-St. Andre, champion of adversity and lifelong fighter, passed away peacefully in the presence of those who loved her on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was 72 years old and a resident of Charlotte. Claudia was born March 21, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Bernard and Alberta (Bonini) St. Andre. She graduated from Creston...
Anna Mary Mathis-Mullins
Aug 20, 2021
Anna Mary Mathis-Mullins, age 76, of Nashville, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born April 15, 1944, in Bridgeton, New Jersey the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Schmidt) Moncrief. Ann moved to the Charlotte, Michigan area in the early 1960’s. She enjoyed spending time working in her garden, dancing, and listening...
Willis Eberly
Aug 20, 2021
Willis Martin Eberly was born on April 12, 1932, to Ira and Elizabeth (Martin) Eberly near Orrville, Ohio. He quietly left us and went to that Beautiful Land on August 20, 2021. He was 89 years old. Dad was taught to read the Bible and pray. He felt his lost condition at the age of 12 and upon committing...
Cruz R. Silvas
Aug 14, 2021
Cruz R. Silvas, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born May 2, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas the daughter of Pedro and Marcelina (Garcia) Rangel. On November 28, 1948, she married the love of her life, Frank R. Silvas. Cruz had a heart of gold and was always...
Joyce Webb
Aug 11, 2021
Joyce Opal Webb, age 86, of Potterville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born May 6, 1935, in Howell, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Poole) Anderson. Joyce was raised in Michigan’s upper peninsula in the town of Curtis. She was proud of her home town. At a young age...
Teresa Nighbert
Aug 8, 2021
Born December 27, 1967, Teresa Renee Nighbert passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, after years of battling illnesses. Ever since Teresa was young she had a love for animals. She was always scouting horse auctions, rescuing and keeping a houseful. Over the years she had a woodchuck, pigs, skunk, snakes, prairie dog, horses, goats, donkey, birds, cats, the...
Virginia Hicks
Jul 30, 2021
Virginia C. Hicks, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born Sunday, December 3, 1933, the youngest of four children in Olivet to Harry T. and Blanche (McDonald) Hisler. Virginia grew up on the family farm outside of Olivet during the depression. She fondly remembers the large wood cookstove in the kitchen and no...
James Allen Mayhew
Jul 27, 2021
James Allen Mayhew, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, with Thelma his loving wife of 65 years at his side. Jim was born July 18, 1936, on the family farm in Charlotte to David and Martha (Lucks) Mayhew. He graduated from Olivet High School in 1955. Soon after graduation, on...
Robert Henry Dornbos
Jul 23, 2021
Robert H. Dornbos, age 92, of East Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born May 18, 1929, in Grand Haven, Michigan the son of Lawrence and Gertrude (VanWoerkom) Dornbos. Bob graduated from Grand Haven High School with the Class of 1947. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from...
Matthew Greggory Combs
Jul 20, 2021
Matthew G. Combs, age 34, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born February 7, 1987, in Lansing the son of Mark Wayne Redfield and Aimee Elizabeth Combs. Matt graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 2005. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country in...
Stan Nippa
Jul 20, 2021
Stan E. Nippa, age 63, of Owosso, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born January 22, 1958, in Flint the son of Robert and Joan (Hayden) Nippa. He graduated from Montrose High School with the Class of 1976. Stan proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps....
Carl Wilbert Davis
Jul 17, 2021
Carl Wilbert Davis, age 88, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Okemos. Carl was born to Robert E. and M. Dorena Davis on February 4, 1933, in Webster, Ohio. He grew up in Huron County, Michigan until 1965, when he moved his family to Williamston, Michigan. Carl later moved to Charlotte, Michigan where he resided for over 45...
Ardeth Harris
Jul 12, 2021
Ardeth “Ardy” Jane (Black) Harris, age 86, of Olivet passed away at home on July 12, 2021. She was born April 25, 1935, in Shelbyville, MI, the daughter of Delbert and Agnes (Staley) Black. Ardy graduated from Marshall High School with the class of 1953. Ardy was married to Gaylord Harris on May 24, 1958, at the Olivet Congregational...
Gerald Jones
Jul 11, 2021
Gerald Alfred Jones, age 75, of Charlotte, formerly of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born September 29, 1945, in Detroit the son of Glen Mertin and Gladys (Williams) Jones. Jerry graduated from Pontiac Central High School with the Class of 1964. On September 2, 1967, Jerry married Carol Lavon Johnston...
Donald Jean Park
Jul 7, 2021
Donald Jean Park, age 95, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born November 5, 1925, in Detroit the son of Lenny and Bessie (Tichenor) Park. Don married the love of his life Phyllis Jean Powers in November of 1948. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family meant the world to...
Robert Eugene Hildebrand
Jul 6, 2021
Robert Eugene Hildebrand, age 89, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born March 16, 1932, in Berrien Springs, Michigan the son of Adolph and Alma (Fiege) Hildebrand. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School with the Class of 1950. Bob faithfully served his country in the United...
Ivy Vanetta Seiler
Jul 5, 2021
Ivy Vanetta Litwiller Seiler was born to Earl and Betty Litwiller on July 9, 1933, in Gratiot County, Michigan. Ivy grew up as the middle child of 9 siblings and often commented on having a sibling 10 years older and one 10 years younger than herself. She received her basic education at the Smith Allen School. Ivy was converted...
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