Local Obituaries
Samuel L. Borntrager
Feb 27, 2021
Samuel L. Borntrager, born on December 3, 1934, passed away on February 27, 2021 in Mio, Michigan; age 86 years, 2 months, 24 days. Samuel was born in Haven, Kansas to Levi J. and Fannie (Stutzman) Borntrager. He owned and operated his own small engine repair shop for many years. Samuel leaves to mourn: his wife Savannah, his children:...
William John Kleinfelt
Feb 24, 2021
William John “Bill” Kleinfelt, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in Marshall. He was born January 12, 1931, in Grand Ledge, the son of John and Rheta (Brazee) Kleinfelt. Bill graduated from Olivet High School in 1949. On February 16, 1951, he married Dolores Jane Crilly. Bill worked briefly at Oldsmobile, joined the National Guard...
Anna Marie Ashbaugh
Feb 20, 2021
Anna Marie Ashbaugh, age 62, of Potterville, was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born January 22, 1959, the daughter of Reuben and Mary (Philips) Burkholder, in Tooles, France, where her father was stationed in the US Army. On August 22, 1981, Anna married William Joseph Ashbaugh in McKeesport,...
Bonita Louise Haynes
Feb 20, 2021
Bonita Louise Nichols Haynes was born to George and Susie Smith Nichols on January 1, 1935, in their home near Fairview, Oklahoma. She softly slipped away from us in the evening hours of February 20, 2021, nearly 3 weeks after suffering a fall. Mother’s growing-up years at Fairview in a lively family setting formed the background for many stories,...
Edna Symmes
Feb 11, 2021
Edna Mae Symmes, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born September 22, 1946, in Lansing, the daughter of Clyde and Laura (Lovejoy) Hamilton. Edna graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1964. On May 16, 1964, she married the love of her life, John...
Salvatore "Sam" Feleccia
Feb 10, 2021
Salvatore “Sam” Feleccia, age 36, of Warren passed away February 10, 2021. He was born August 19, 1984, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan the son of Joseph and Doris (Wolf) Feleccia. Sam grew up and lived in the metro Detroit area his entire life. He was a devoted father who loved his son deeply. He cherished each and every moment...
Waneta Bender
Feb 10, 2021
Waneta Fern Litwiller Sundberg Bender was born on October 29, 1927, to Edward and Julia Johnson Litwiller in Ithaca, Michigan. She passed away on February 10, 2021, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, Michigan, at the age of ninety-three years. Waneta’s growing up years were spent in Gratiot County, Michigan, on the family farm with her brothers and sisters....
Dale R. Hice
Feb 9, 2021
Dale Robert Hice, age 80, of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born June 20, 1940, in Charlotte the son of Howard and Agnes (Jaquette) Hice. Dale attended the Maurer School until the 8th grade and then went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class...
Joan Peachey
Feb 9, 2021
Lillian Joan Peachey was born to John and Susie (Unruh) Unruh on October 10, 1930, in Gray County, Montezuma, Kansas. Mom crossed over to her eternal reward on February 9, 2021, at the age of ninety years. In 1936, she together with her parents and siblings moved to Ithaca, Michigan. It was here that she received her education through...
Everett Gerald Cleveland
Feb 9, 2021
Everett G. Cleveland, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his home. He was born December 17, 1934, in Lansing, the son of Everett and Wilma (Rush) Cleveland. Everett graduated from Lansing Eastern High School with the class of 1953. Everett worked his entire life as a brick mason. He took great pride in his...
Daniel A. Judd
Feb 8, 2021
Daniel Albert Judd, age 86, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. He was born December 22, 1934, in Detroit, the son of Homer and Ruth (Towne) Judd. Dan graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1953. On July 21, 1956, he married the love of his life, Bonnie...
Rachel Ann Bishop
Feb 2, 2021
Rachel Ann Bishop, age 80, of Olivet, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born December 1, 1940, in Battle Creek the daughter of William and Ardeth (Walters) Strong. Rachel was raised on Garfield Lake and lived her entire life on Garfield Road. She was an independent lady who learned from a young age how to take...
Gail Hill-Haske
Feb 2, 2021
Gail Hill-Haske, age 67, of Holt, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born January 15, 1954, in Charlotte the daughter of Max and Madeline Hill. Gail graduated from Waverly High School in 1972. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Gail had a passion for education and loved teaching...
Janetta Kay Shilling
Jan 31, 2021
Janetta Kay Shilling, age 83, of Olivet, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, in Marshall. She was born January 1, 1938, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Leslie and Beulah (Thornton) Emerson. Janetta graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1957. On October 26, 1958, she married the love of her life, William Shilling, at the Olivet...
David K. Jackson
Jan 30, 2021
David K. Jackson, age 85, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on January 30, 2021. Dave was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 27, 1935. The family moved to Evart, Michigan where he graduated from high school, and then went on to graduate from Oakland City College in Indiana. Dave married Barbara K. Tomlinson in...
Zelma Irene Seiler
Jan 24, 2021
Zelma Irene (Short) Seiler was born August 29, 1927, to John A. and Martha (Wyse) Short, in Fulton County, Ohio. She passed away on January 24, 2021, in Gratiot County, Michigan at the age of 93. Zelma attended Archbold and Stryker schools and graduated from Archbold Public Schools with the class of 1945. Later she graduated from Ontario Mennonite...
Kyle Randale Kutskill
Jan 12, 2021
Kyle Randale Kutskill, 32, passed away in Coalinga, CA on January 12, 2021. Kyle was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. Kyle is survived by: his parents Randy and Sue, his brother Kris (Katie), his Grandma Rose, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kyle grew up in Sterling Heights, Michigan on “Alderdale” where his neighbors became part of...
Kathleen Brooke
Jan 8, 2021
Kathleen S. Brooke, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born July 22, 1957, in Medina, Ohio the daughter of Russell and Marion (Means) Brooke. Kathleen is survived by her three siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. In keeping with Kathleen's wishes, cremation has taken place...
Richard Van Fender
Jan 8, 2021
Richard V. Fender, age 94, of Sunfield, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 18, 1926, in Sebewa Township, Ionia County, MI the son of Melvin and Jennie (Cassel) Fender. Dick graduated from Sunfield High School with the class of 1944. He went on to serve his country in the...
Randy Robert Grundstrom
Jan 3, 2021
Randy Robert Grundstrom, age 49, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born September 30, 1971, in Charlotte, the son of Randy and Diane (Leiter) Grundstrom. Randy graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1989. While in high school Randy excelled in both basketball and football. In basketball he...
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