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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...

R. D. Crim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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