Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
R. D. Crim
Apr 6, 2021
RD Crim, age 92, of Olivet, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born September 13, 1928, in River Junction, Florida the son of Vance and Ella Jane (Caldwell) Crim. RD and his family moved to Tennessee when he was just a boy. He attended country school in Tennessee. On...
Nina Mae Sober
Mar 30, 2021
Nina Mae Sober, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born August 29, 1939, in Williamston, the daughter of Gustav and Helen (Stevens) Foess. Nina graduated from Williamston High School with the Class of 1957. On June 29, 1957, she married Wayne Sober in Williamston. Nina adored her family and cherished each and every...
Evelyn E. Lynch
Mar 29, 2021
Evelyn E. (Zerfas) Lynch, age 89, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at her home with her son at her side. Evelyn was born in Allegan, MI on October 6, 1931, to George Henry and Elizabeth Katherine (Kipen) Zerfas. Evelyn graduated valedictorian from Springport High school in 1949. She attended Detroit Mercy College, Nazareth College and...
Claudia Kay Hyatt
Mar 27, 2021
Claudia Kay Hyatt, age 67, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born December 21, 1953, in Lansing, the daughter of Claude and Katherine (Stahelin) Reynolds. On June 11, 1999, she married Timothy Lester Hyatt in Hastings. Claudia enjoyed BINGO, traveling to the casino, listening to bluegrass music, and trips up north to enjoy...
Raymond Lee Church
Mar 24, 2021
Raymond Lee Church, age 74, of Clio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his home. He was born June 22, 1946, in Lansing, the son of George and Edna (Mills) Church. Ray graduated from Grand Ledge High School with the class of 1966. Soon after graduation he was drafted by the United States Army to serve in...
John Edwin Glaspie
Mar 21, 2021
John Edwin Glaspie, age 83, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Lansing. He was born June 21, 1937, in Jackson, Michigan the son of Reeves and Ruby (Jones) Glaspie. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, raising mules and horses, and volunteering with many...
Cheryl Lynn Franks
Mar 20, 2021
Cheryl Lynn Franks, age 75, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Golden Days AFC in Charlotte. She was born November 18, 1945, in Charlotte, the daughter of Kenneth and Hildred (Stevens) Bowser. Cheryl graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1963. Cheryl loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling the world, her work...
Marjorie Ann Hiebert
Mar 19, 2021
Marjorie Ann Boehs Hiebert was born to Elmer and Frances Boehs on November 13, 1934. She left this world for her eternal home on March 19, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Throughout her life she carried fond memories of growing up in a happy family and attending Progressive School in rural Oklahoma. She found forgiveness for her...
Sue Ann Satterlee
Mar 18, 2021
Sue Ann Satterlee, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. She was born December 26, 1938, in Lake Orion, Michigan the daughter of Omer and Doris (Mullholand) Carey. On September 15, 1956, she married Gerald Phillip Satterlee at the First Congregational Church in Charlotte. Sue was a devoted wife, mother,...
Edward R. Goostrey
Mar 10, 2021
Edward Robert Goostrey, age 91, of Olivet, Michigan, passed away on March 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on January 6, 1930, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Howard and Ida (Nowland) Goostrey. He graduated from Battle Creek High School with the class of 1948. Ed married Betty Lou Dahlem on August 11,...
Gerald "Jerry" Rydzewski
Mar 9, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Rydzewski, age 71, of Olivet, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2021. Jerry was born on September 16, 1949 in Dearborn, Michigan, to Chester and Anna (Zboch) Rydzewski. He attended Catholic School in his grade school years and his high school years were spent at Ruddiman High School in Detroit. Jerry was employed at many different businesses...
John L. Haynes
Feb 28, 2021
John Lee Haynes was born to Frank F. and Maude (Brown) Haynes on June 14, 1933, the youngest of nine siblings. Just one week after his wife Bonita’s passing, his wish to “meet you in the morning” was granted to him when he slipped away peacefully on February 28, 2021, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma, Michigan. Dad’s...
Joseph Morey
Feb 28, 2021
Joseph Cox “Joe” Morey, of Bellevue passed away at home on Sunday, February 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Joe lived a full life, reaching the age of 92 years. He was born December 3, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Goldia (Cox) Morey. On September 17, 1960, Joe married Mary Williams Clark at the...
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