OBITUARIES

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Cora Suzanne Cain

Cora Suzanne Cain

Jun 14, 2021

Cora Suzanne (Susie) Cain went home to be with Jesus while surrounded by her family on Monday, June 14, 2021, at her son’s home in DeWitt after a short, undiagnosed illness. Susie was a devoted Christian and enjoyed attending Believers Christian Church with her family. She was tremendously talented at decorating cakes and was known for her many beautiful...

Gary May

Gary May

Jun 7, 2021

Gary Lee May, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born July 6, 1946, at the family farm outside of Eaton Rapids the son of Dale E. and Marjorie E. (Hill) May. Gary went on to graduate from Charlotte High School in 1964. On September 25, 1965, Gary married Carol Jean Barrus at the...

Linda Kay Woodbury

Linda Kay Woodbury

Jun 7, 2021

Linda Kay Woodbury, age 69, of Crouse, North Carolina, formerly of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born July 20, 1951, in Charlotte, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Wise) Holmes. Linda had a passion for drawing and could often be found with a pencil and paper creating her next work of art. She...

Henry  Ervin Mire

Henry Ervin Mire

Jun 4, 2021

Henry Ervin Mire Jr., age 67, of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. Henry was born May 14, 1954, in Lansing the son of Henry and Anna Mae (Lance) Mire. Henry was a farm boy at heart. At a young age he enjoyed his time spent working with...

Jack Lavern Kineman

Jack Lavern Kineman

May 31, 2021

Jack Lavern Kineman. Born October 16, 1935, in Brookport, IL to Owen Stephen Kineman and Mildred Fern Riepe. Died May 31, 2021, in Charlotte, MI. Jack’s first 20 years were farm living and attending K-12 in Brookport, IL then to Paducah, KY Junior college for two years. Paducah is where he met his wife, Lavinia ``Carolyn” Milner. They married...

Jo Jean Parks

Jo Jean Parks

May 19, 2021

Jo Jean Parks, age 67, of Olivet, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Rachel’s AFC in Holt, Michigan. Jo Jean was born in Battle Creek to Lester and Grace (Morehouse) Parks on March 23, 1954. Jo Jean was loved unconditionally by her family and reciprocated that same love back to them. She was a funny person and...

Linda Sue Garrison-Kehres

Linda Sue Garrison-Kehres

May 17, 2021

Linda Garrison-Kehres, age 75, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born August 16, 1945, in Eaton County the daughter of Carson and Evah (Rawson) Parr. Linda is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael Kehres; children: Tonya Keith of North Carolina, Christopher (Lynn) Garrison of Eaton Rapids; step-daughters: Kelly...

Dale George Hose

Dale George Hose

May 16, 2021

Dale George Hose, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born October 3, 1950, in Hastings, the son of Earl and Mildred (Leedy) Hose. Dale graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1969. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy....

Stuart Anderson

Stuart Anderson

May 6, 2021

Stuart Lewis Anderson, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away at home on May 6, 2021. He was born to Lewis and Agnes “Maxine” (McCallum) Anderson on June 23, 1942 in Charlotte, MI being one of six children in a very close-knit family. Stuart attended school in Olivet where many friendships were formed that lasted his entire life. He...

Phyllis Jane Mcleod

Phyllis Jane Mcleod

May 6, 2021

Phyllis Jane McLeod, age 94, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Fairview Adult Foster Care in Grand Ledge, MI. Phyllis was born October 11, 1926 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Beulah (Kempter) Dever. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Elwood. Phyllis is survived by her children: Scott (Kathy), Martha (Richard) Neilsen, Brian (Jean), and...

Philip Francis Rooney

Philip Francis Rooney

May 5, 2021

Philip “Phil” Francis Rooney, age 87 of Charlotte, passed away at his home on May 5, 2021. He was born in Hudson, Michigan on March 13, 1934 to Francis and Clara (Kellogg) Rooney. Phil’s childhood years were spent growing up and attending St Mary School in Jackson, Michigan where he graduated with the Class of ’52. He was married...

Jeanette Rooney

Jeanette Rooney

May 3, 2021

Jeanette Marie Rooney, age 64, of Charlotte, passed away May 3, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born August 2, 1956, in Shelton, Washington the daughter of Ralph and Virginia (Bliss) Landis. On January 1, 2004, she married Philip Timothy Rooney near her home in Shelton, Washington. Jeanette worked the majority of her life as a Certified...

Bruce Doig

Bruce Doig

May 2, 2021

Bruce Thomas Doig, age 59, of Nashville, passed away unexpectedly and entered into God’s eternal glory at his home on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born January 30, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan the son of Donald and Sarah (Bickler) Doig. Bruce graduated from Okemos High School with the class of 1980. On February 19, 2005, he married Kimberly...

Teddy Harvey Whipple

Teddy Harvey Whipple

May 1, 2021

Teddy “Ted” Harvey Whipple, age 89, of Charlotte, lost his battle with dementia and heart issues at his home on May 1, 2021. He was born in Mason, Michigan to Olive Whipple. He went on to graduate from DeWitt High School in 1952. Ted had varied work experiences throughout his life. They consisted of managing a horse-riding stable near...

David Ammon

David Ammon

Apr 30, 2021

David Ammon, age 77, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born October 9, 1943, in Battle Creek the son of Lawrence and Bertha (Southworth) Sederlund. Dave graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1961. Soon after graduating, Dave honorably served his country in the United States...

Elizabeth Jane  Griffin

Elizabeth Jane Griffin

Apr 26, 2021

Elizabeth Jane Griffin, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born February 13, 1947, in Charlotte the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Morrison) Young. Elizabeth graduated from Springport High School with the class of 1966. She married the love of her life Jon Griffin on...

Joyce  W. Sergent

Joyce W. Sergent

Apr 25, 2021

Joyce Willine Banks-Sergent of Charlotte, MI, passed from this earth and entered heaven on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Mrs. Sergent was born in Hastings, MI, to Robert “Bob” and Lell Victoria “Vicky” (Valondry) Banks. She married Dennis Sergent in Lansing, MI, and they lived in the Lansing area most of their lives. Joyce graduated from Maple Valley High School...

Richard Harvey Hillard

Richard Harvey Hillard

Apr 16, 2021

Richard Harvey Hillard, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born April 5, 1945, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Bob and Bernice (White) Hillard. Richard grew up in rural Eaton Rapids and Olivet. He graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1963. Richard was a devoted...

Linda Dawn Cervantes

Linda Dawn Cervantes

Apr 6, 2021

Linda Dawn Cervantes, age 71, of Farwell, passed away at her home on April 6, 2021. She was born June 23, 1949, in Ionia the daughter of Frank and Dawn (Brooks) Maynard. She graduated from Potterville High School with the Class of 1968. Linda was a meticulous housekeeper and took great pride in caring for her family. She enjoyed...

Gloria Southward

Gloria Southward

Apr 6, 2021

Gloria Southward, age 88, with daughter, Nanette at her side, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Gloria was born in Albion, Michigan the daughter of Orville and Minnie (Sharp) Eishen. She graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1950. On August 1, 1950, soon after graduating from high school, she married Dale Southward. Together they farmed...

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