Local Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Gary “Coach” Morrison of Olivet Michigan, (born November 15, 1934) passed away at his home in Lansing, MI, early Sunday morning January 3, 2021. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Earl Morrison and his mother, Estella Anna May (Hoover) Morrison. He is survived by Judith A. Morrison, his spouse of 62 years; his brother, Steven Morrison;...

Jan 2, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Linnea Marie (Cedarstaff) Shaw of Charlotte, Michigan (November 2, 1947 – December 31, 2020) died unexpectedly in Lansing, Michigan. Linnea was preceded in death by her father, Burton Cedarstaff; her mother, Loreen (Chaffee) Cedarstaff; and her brother, Gerald Cedarstaff. She is survived by her siblings: Karen Hocking; David Cedarstaff (Judy); Thomas Cedarstaff (Valerie Balogh); and Diane Schneider (Robert); sister-in-law...

Dec 24, 2020

Brian Christopher Harag, age 32, of Chicago, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born November 6, 1988, in Lansing, the son of Brian Harag and Kristy Sherman. Brian was an amazing son and shining star to his grandparents. All of his aunts and uncles bided for time spent with him. He was a welcomed...

Dec 23, 2020

Rogene “Gene” D. Pefley, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born November 10, 1927, in Manistee, the daughter of Herbert and Florence (Knotts) Ringel. In 1947, Gene married Darwin Pefley in Syracuse, New York. Gene was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked to maintain a beautiful...

Dec 19, 2020

Barry Elbert Barnett, age 69, of East Leroy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born April 19, 1951, in Charlotte, the son of Adam and Ollie (Cole) Barnett. Barry graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1969. He worked as a millwright for Post Cereal in Battle Creek for...

Dec 18, 2020

Don C. Miller a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Don fought a long and courageous battle with bladder cancer, never complaining or asking for help. Don was born into this life on December 18, 1947 and passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on December 18, 2020 at 73 years of age, with...

Dec 17, 2020

Rose Dorothy Soule, age 95, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at her home. She was born January 10, 1925, in Lansing, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Cipo) Klasko. Rose graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1943. Soon after graduating, Rose went to work assisting in the war effort at a bomb manufacturing...

Dec 13, 2020

William (Bill) Joe Partridge, first born son of Seth William Partridge and Dorthy Orabell Partridge (neé Gillihan] of Charlotte, Michigan, passed to the home of his Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Bonnie Ellen Partridge, (neé Ackerson] of Portland, Michigan, his brother, Ronald Partridge and his wife Sharon...

Dec 13, 2020

Mark R. Diller, born April 13, 1946, died December 13, 2020, at the age of 74 years, 8 months. He was a member of the Maple River Mennonite Church. He was the son of the late Amos H. and Fannie H. (Risser) Diller, and the husband of Thelma J. (Martin/Weaver) Diller. In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Dec 12, 2020

Edith Mae Peters Rapson was born on August 11, 1932, in Gratiot County, Michigan to Alpha and Susie Peters. Edith went home to be with Jesus on December 12, 2020, at the Masonic Home in Alma, Michigan, reaching the age of 88 years. Mom grew up during a tumultuous era in a household of six children. This affected her...

Dec 10, 2020

Myrna Theresa Neufer, age 86, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. She was born November 10, 1934, in Bono, Ohio the daughter of Alfred and Francis (Garver) Cousino. On October 2, 1953, Myrna married Earl Neufer at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Myrna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Dec 8, 2020

Jack Raymond Ballard, age 90, of Charlotte, formerly of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. In keeping with Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place in Marion, Indiana at a later date.

Dec 6, 2020

Vicky Lynne Lettimore, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born July 11, 1950, in Lansing the daughter of Edward and Victoria Morse. Vicky graduated from Lansing Sexton High School with the class of 1968. On July 11, 1969, she married the love of her...

Dec 6, 2020

Dr. William Michael Lynch, age 89, of DeWitt, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at his home with his wife by his side. Dr. Lynch was born in Highland Park, MI on January 23, 1931, to Patrick and Hannah Lynch. Bill graduated from St. Benedict High School in Highland Park in 1949. He attended Michigan State University where he...

Dec 1, 2020

Dustyn Thomas Converse, age 38, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born August 25, 1982, in Lansing, the son of Justin and Colleen (McDaniel) Converse. Dustyn was a fiercely devoted father, son, brother, and friend. He had a tremendous sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Dustyn had a huge heart and...

Nov 27, 2020

Charles Roger Dies, age 71, of Charlotte, went to be with his Lord and Savoir on Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born April 9, 1949, in Charlotte the son of Ernest and Pauline (Lynd) Dies. He graduated from Maple Valley High School with the class of 1967. On May 1, 1971, he married the love of his life,...

Nov 25, 2020

Merle H. Ensz was born on February 23, 1930, to Jacob and Margaret Hiebert Ensz. On November 25, 2020, in the early afternoon hours of a grey autumn day he received his summons to the Great Beyond. He slipped away as quietly as a falling leaf to rest securely in Mother Earth until that last great day when God...

Nov 25, 2020

Kenneth F. Ploch, age 72, of Potterville, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was born June 20, 1948, in Lansing. The son of Frederick “Fritz” and Velma (Sparks) Ploch. He graduated from Potterville High School in 1966. Afterwards, he served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War performing maintenance on helicopters. He was married...

Nov 19, 2020

Philip B. Palmer, age 84, of Charlotte, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was born May 25, 1936, in Battle Creek the son of Roy and Delphia (Brewer) Palmer. On January 12, 1957, Philip married Eva Joan Huber in Midland. They soon became inseparable and did everything together. Phil worked...