Local Obituaries
Lester Keith Johnson
Jun 10, 2020
Lester Keith Johnson, age 84, of Vestaburg, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Keith was born October 3, 1935 in Sumner, Michigan the son of Alfred and Margareta (Hyde) Johnson. Keith was raised at the family homestead on Polk Road in Sumner Township. He went on to graduate from Alma High School in 1953. On November 25, 1970, Keith...
Stephen Edward Cook
Jun 6, 2020
Stephen "Steve" Edward Cook, age 48, of Mason, went in search of better hunting and fishing on June 6, 2020. Steve was a man with a kind heart, a strong personality, and a constant desire and need to be with family and friends. His heavy equipment skills began in his sand box with Tonka Equipment, then moved to large...
Mary Ellen Eberly
May 26, 2020
Mary Ellen Weaver Eberly was born August 24, 1931, to Edwin and Lena (Wenger) Weaver, at the old home place on Green Beaver Road, Columbiana, Ohio. She passed away peacefully at Maple View Assisted Living in Ithaca, Michigan on May 26, 2020, at eighty-eight years of age. She grew up with seven siblings and had a happy childhood. She...
Milton Claude Simmons
May 23, 2020
Milton C Simmons, "Milt", 83, of Charlotte, MI, passed away on May 23, 2020, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Milt was born on December 10, 1936, to Ray M and Helen Maude (Hartman) Simmons in Cass County, MI. Milt was born to a farming family in Jones, MI. He spent the first part of his life taking care of...
Rory Dean Harmon
May 20, 2020
Rory Dean Harmon, age 62, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Rory was born May 21, 1957, in Charlotte the son of Robert and Marie Harmon. Rory went on to graduate from Charlotte High School in 1976. On September 15, 1979, he married the love of his life,...
Shana M. Sampson
May 19, 2020
Shana Marie Sampson, age 32, of Olivet, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born August 15, 1987, in Marshall the daughter of Rocky and Nancy (Johns) Sampson. Shana graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 2005. She then went on to receive her CNA training at Kellogg Community College. Shana left an imprint...
Frederick J. Strouse
May 12, 2020
Frederick John Strouse, Sr. born April 4, 1938, in North Star, MI to Frederick and Olga Strouse, died May 12, 2020. Fred graduated from Ashley High School, and married Patricia Lance on June 15, 1957 who predeceased him, along with their son David (Jan), his parents, and his half-brother Phillip (Mary). Pat and Fred cared for each other throughout...
Janell Ann Curtis
May 8, 2020
Janell Ann Curtis, age 68, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 2, 1951, in Lansing the daughter of Harvey E. and Eileen (Fineout) Ferris. Jan attended Lansing Everett High School and later obtained her GED. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed...
Duane E. Wolfe
May 3, 2020
Duane E. Wolfe, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Golden Days AFC with his family by his side. He was born August 10, 1937, in Kellersburg, Pennsylvania the son of Donald and Hilda (Hetrick) Wolfe. Duane graduated from Red Bank Valley High School in Pennsylvania. Duane was a tremendous husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather,...
Bernard James Hall
Apr 29, 2020
Bernard James Hall, age 77, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born December 2, 1942, in Hastings, MI the son of Kenneth and Pauline (Fugate) Hall. Bernard graduated form Olivet High School with the class of 1961. He then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy....
Michelle Anne Smith
Apr 22, 2020
Michelle Anne Smith, age 52, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully April 22, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born November 16, 1967, in Lansing the daughter of Harold and Lila (Shumaker) Ryan. Michelle graduated from Charlotte High School in 1986. On April 25, 1992 she married Kevin Smith in Lansing. She was a devoted wife, mother, and...
Lenore Theresa Wieber
Apr 18, 2020
Lenore Theresa Wieber, age 84, of Charlotte, formerly of Portland, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 18, 2020. She was born June 28, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan the daughter of Joseph and Regina (Mazylewski) Potocny. Lenore graduated from Ionia High School in 1953. On November 21, 1953, she married Frank Wieber...
Shirley Jean Carpenter
Apr 17, 2020
Shirley Jean Carpenter, age 93, of Whitehall, formerly of Charlotte and Lansing, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020, in Norton Shores. She was born November 10, 1926, in Holt, Michigan the daughter of Roy and Dora (Johnson) Feier. Shirley graduated from Holt High School in 1944. On May 9, 1947, she married Edward W. Carpenter in Lansing, Michigan....
Judith Ann Peters
Apr 14, 2020
Judith Ann Peters, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born December 17, 1938, in Charlotte the daughter of Val and Alice (Fhaner) Becktel. Judy graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1957. On October 12, 1957, she married Ronald Peters. Together they raised their family on...
Lane Alan Bishop
Apr 13, 2020
Lane Alan Bishop, age 55, of Olivet, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at Oak Lawn Hospital in Marshall. He was born October 25, 1964, in Battle Creek the son of Alan and Rachel (Strong) Bishop. Lane graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1983. After graduating, he worked at GM, then as a mason tender for...
Linda (Petoskey) Smith
Apr 9, 2020
Linda Lou Petoskey Smith entered earthly life on December 8, 1942, in Clare, Michigan the daughter of Wendell and Dortha (Lytle) Petoskey. She entered eternal life on April 9, 2020, at Warwick Living Center in Alma, Michigan. In her tender years she gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite...
Edward Ted Lynch
Apr 5, 2020
Edward (Ted) R. Lynch, a fun-loving, caring, and inspirational Cockney lad from South London died peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Sensations Memory Care with his wife, Nancy, by his side and his son, Tony, present on a video call. Ted fought a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ted was born on January 31, 1946, in South London...
Richard E. Spitzer
Apr 5, 2020
Richard E. Spitzer, age 91, of Vermontville, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. He was born April 23, 1928, in Charlotte the son of Edwin and Helen (Blair) Spitzer. Dick graduated from Nashville High School with the Class of 1946. Soon after graduating Dick and his parents bought an 80-acre...
Chester Chet Franks
Apr 4, 2020
Chester Edward Franks, age 89, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 12, 1930, in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Mildred (Fox) Franks. He grew up on a farm in Sunfield. Chet honorably served his country in the United States Army during...
Charles Joseph Mattea
Apr 3, 2020
Charles Mattea, age 101, of Charlotte, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully April 3, 2020, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. He was born January 10, 1919, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Italian immigrants Joseph and Rose (Panepinto) Mattea. On December 21, 1947, Charlie married the love of his life, LaVerne Blankenship. Together they created a...
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