Local Obituaries
William Lynch
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...
Dustyn Thomas Converse
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...
Charles Roger Dies
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,...
Merle H. Ensz
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...
Kenneth Ploch
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...
Philip B. Palmer
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...
Priscilla Newell Potter
Nov 18, 2020
Priscilla Newell Potter of Charlotte, MI, was called home to Heaven on November 18, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid- Michigan in Lansing. She was born August 23, 1931, in Hudson Michigan, to Marshall and Mygleetus (Newell) Goodrich, graduated from Hudson HS and attended Adrian College where she played basketball. On September 30, 1950, she married her high school...
Janice Ann Barnett
Nov 18, 2020
Janice Barnett, age 84, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born November 12, 1936, in Gladwin, the daughter of John and Jenny Morrison. She married Don Barnett Sr. on July 12, 1958. Jan adored her grandchildren. She was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Faith Assembly...
William Duane Eaton
Nov 16, 2020
William Duane Eaton, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 16, 2020. He was born March 29, 1957, in Lansing the son of Harley and Lillian (Schulze) Eaton. Bill graduated from Maple Valley High School with the class of 1975. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Bill proudly served...
Dean Misener
Nov 16, 2020
Dean Thomas Misener, age 69, of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020. He was born September 27, 1951, in Charlotte, the son of Richard and Louise (Croy) Misener. Dean went on to graduate from Lansing Everett High School with the class of 1969. Dean retired from General Motors in Lansing after 35 years of service....
Ralph Woodbury
Nov 16, 2020
Ralph W. Woodbury, age 93, of Olivet passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. He was born February 21, 1927, in Monroe, Michigan the son of Charles and Iva (Duty) Woodbury. On February 26, 1947, he married Marcella M. Shank. Ralph was a true outdoorsman and lived an adventurous life. He hunted elk...
Ronnie Dean Binning
Nov 13, 2020
Ronnie Dean Binning Sr., age 77, of Lansing, formerly of Potterville, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born June 13, 1943, in Alton, Illinois the son of Everett and Verna (Snider) Binning. On April 4, 1963, Ronnie married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Holtorf in Woodriver, Illinois. Ronnie retried after...
Mary Jean Ross
Nov 10, 2020
Mary Jean Ross, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born August 14, 1944, in Lansing the daughter of John and Wilma (Cornell) Hutchens. Mary had a heart of gold and was always concerned about the needs of others. She appreciated the little things in life and looked on the bright side in...
Ruth Aagaard
Nov 9, 2020
Ruth Ann Aagaard, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home November 9, 2020. She was born April 11, 1948, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George and Maude (Vandersteel) Kik. Ruth graduated from Creston High School in Grand Rapids in 1966. On February 21, 1979, she married Richard Aagaard in Crystal, MI. Ruth was a devoted...
Lawrence Lee Hostetler
Nov 7, 2020
Lawrence Lee Hostetler, age 16 months, of Riverdale, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born July 10, 2019, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of LeRoy and Lovina (Petersheim) Hostetler. Lawrence was a sweet little boy who loved his parents and always brought a smile to everyone’s face. Lawrence is survived...
Vicky Lynn Vandyke
Oct 30, 2020
Vicky Lynn VanDyke, age 62, of Charlotte, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Sparrow Eaton Hospital. She was born February 27, 1958, in Lansing the daughter of Wayne and Nina (Foess) Sober. Vicky graduated from Williamston High School with the class of 1976. She then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Spring Arbor University...
June Rose Richardson
Oct 16, 2020
June Rose Richardson, age 90, of Charlotte, formerly of Warren, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born December 30, 1929, in Detroit, the daughter of Leo and Rose (Rohowiac) Van Poucker. On December 27, 1950, in Detroit, June married Rick Richardson. June was a tremendous supporter of her children and grandchildren in all their pursuits....
Duane Paul Harris
Oct 14, 2020
Duane Paul Harris, 78 of Olivet, Michigan passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at his family home after a long battle with multiple health issues. Duane was born March 12, 1942, in Charlotte, Michigan the son of Clifford James and Dora Darleen (Robbins) Harris. Duane graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1961. On February 11, 1961,...
Clarence Arthur Elliston
Oct 13, 2020
Clarence “Butch” Elliston, of Charlotte, passed away on October 13, 2020, at the age of 75. He was born on September 15, 1945, the son of Richard Elliston and Florence (Corwin) Elliston. Butch was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in both Vietnam and Germany. That’s where he acquired his skill and love of cooking. However, anything to...
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