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Alice Anne Williams

Alice Anne Williams

Nov 11, 2019

Alice Anne Williams, age 87, of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 11, 2019. She was born April 12, 1932, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Laurence K. and Ihlene L. (Orris) Wilson. Anne graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids in 1950. She married Allen Arthur Williams on September...

Larry Lavern King

Larry Lavern King

Nov 10, 2019

Larry Lavern King, age 79, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at his home. He was born October 26, 1940, at the family farm in Roxand Township the son of Lavern and Beatrice (Rogers) King. Larry graduated from Charlotte High School in 1959. On August 25, 1962, he married Joan Kay Hale at the First Congregation Church...

Winford Collins

Winford Collins

Nov 4, 2019

Winford Collins, age 87, of Olivet, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at his home. He was born August 24, 1932, in Salyersville, KY the son of Daniel Boon and Lola (Perkins) Collins. On June 30, 1951, he married the love of his life Norma Jean Gullett. Soon after his marriage he was drafted into the United States Army...

Ruth Ann Trowbridge

Ruth Ann Trowbridge

Nov 2, 2019

Ruth Ann Trowbridge, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born February 19, 1932, in Corunna the daughter of Virgil and Foryst (Jakeway) Yerrick. Ruth adored her family and always looked forward to spending time together. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Ruth had a great...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Oct 31, 2019

Dorothy Mae Colleen Johnson, age 93, of Charlotte passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Sensations Memory Care Residence in Charlotte. She was born December 30, 1925, in Caldwell, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Mae (Regal) Johnson. Dorothy is survived by her nieces: Daryl Cantine of Charlotte and Barbara Bailey of Mesa, Arizona. In keeping with Dorothy's wishes,...

Walter Daniel Ottney

Walter Daniel Ottney

Oct 28, 2019

Walter Daniel Ottney, our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, papa, and friend to many, passed from this earth October 28, 2019, at the age of 79. Walter was born June 6, 1940, in a small farmhouse on Spicerville Highway just outside of Charlotte, the son of Daniel and Lilly (Little) Ottney. On October 21, 1961, Walter married Judith K. Davis...

Maryann Reuter

Maryann Reuter

Oct 25, 2019

MaryAnn Reuter, age 100, went home to be with her Savior on October 25, 2019, while resting peacefully at home with family. Born on October 28, 1918, in Loyal, WI, she was one of twelve children, all of whom have passed before her. She is survived by her loving children, Diane Bayless (Bill) of Cross, SC, David Reuter (Kathleen)...

Mary M. Nordenbrock

Mary M. Nordenbrock

Oct 13, 2019

Mary M. Nordenbrock, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. She was born November 14, 1932, in Harrison, Mich. to Asa and Mildred Carey. She started her formal education in a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Beaverton High School in 1950. She then moved to Flint, Mich. where she met a friend named Ida Williams and...

Linda S. Smith

Linda S. Smith

Oct 13, 2019

Linda Powers Smith, of Duck Lake, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Linda had an almost lifelong association with Duck Lake starting at age five and becoming a permanent resident over 50 years ago. She relished the changing seasons at the lake and the beauty each provided. Linda was known for her beautiful smile...

Dolores Jane Kleinfelt

Dolores Jane Kleinfelt

Oct 11, 2019

Dolores Jane Kleinfelt, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019, in Marshall. She was born November 11, 1932, in Battle Creek the daughter of John and Lana (Bracy) Crilly. Dolores graduated from Olivet High School in 1950. On February 16, 1951, she married William John Kleinfelt. Together Dolores and Bill owned and operated Kleinfelt Well Drilling...

Anthony Lane Schmidt

Anthony Lane Schmidt

Oct 4, 2019

Anthony Lane Schmidt, peacefully passed away in the early hours of October 4, 2019, with his family by his side. Our dear son was born to us, Jon and Phyllis Schmidt, on January 29, 1986, in Alma, Michigan. His first nine years of childhood were spent in Gratiot County where he began his education at Countryside Christian School. On...

Carol Ann Taylor

Carol Ann Taylor

Oct 3, 2019

Carol Ann "Mickey" Taylor, age 79, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 24, 1940, in Charlotte, the daughter of Jacob and Gladys (Root) Clever. Carol graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1958. On March 21, 1959, she married the love...

Amy L. Crowner

Amy L. Crowner

Oct 3, 2019

Amy Crowner, age 59, of Olivet, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 3, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1960, in Lansing. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1978. Soon after graduation, on July 22, 1978, she married Larry Crowner at St. Marys Catholic Church in Charlotte. Amy loved her family with a...

Ruth Harris

Ruth Harris

Sep 30, 2019

Classic car nostalgia took a hit on September 30, 2019, with the passing of Ruth Edna Harris, age 75, of Olivet. She was born August 4, 1944, in Battle Creek the daughter of Alton and Isabelle (Shaull) Harris. A lifelong fan of American muscle cars, she spent her last days enjoying her collectibles and classic car artwork - complete...

Jack K. Decker

Jack K. Decker

Sep 29, 2019

Jack K. Decker, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1932, in Lansing, the son of Howard and Lettie (Knipe) Decker. On August 12, 1954, he married the love of his life, Donna Marie Barnes in Lansing. Jack faithfully served his country in the United...

Lowell J. Litwiller

Lowell J. Litwiller

Sep 27, 2019

Our dear father and grandfather, Lowell Jay Litwiller was born on September 2, 1933, to Emerson & Elizabeth Johnson Litwiller, at Middleton, Michigan. He peacefully passed away on September 27, 2019, at Mapleview Assisted Living, Ithaca, Michigan, reaching the age of 86 years. Dad grew up on a farm. He received his education in country schools. He was converted...

Ronald P. Andersen

Ronald P. Andersen

Sep 20, 2019

Ronald Philip Andersen, age 77, of Olivet, was heaven bound on September 19, 2019, while coming home from worship band practice on his Harley Davidson. He was born February 10, 1942, in Charlotte to John Donald Crable and Dorothy Stocking. Ron went on to graduate from Bellevue High School in 1960. After graduation Ron proudly served his country in...

Elizabeth Faye Miller

Elizabeth Faye Miller

Sep 18, 2019

Elizabeth Faye Miller, age 8 years, 4 months, and 26 days, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, as a result of an accident. She was born April 23, 2011, at the family home in Vermontville, the daughter of Nelson Leroy and Lois Ann (Hochstetler) Miller. Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Nelson and Lois Miller; siblings: Abigail Louise Miller,...

Caleb Leroy Miller

Caleb Leroy Miller

Sep 18, 2019

Caleb Leroy Miller, age 13 years, 2 months, and 14 days, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, as a result of an accident. He was born July 4, 2006, at the family home in Vermontville, the son of Nelson Leroy and Lois Ann (Hochstetler) Miller. Caleb is survived by his parents, Nelson and Lois Miller; siblings: Abigail Louise Miller,...

Fannie Mae Miller

Fannie Mae Miller

Sep 18, 2019

Fannie Mae Miller, age 10 years, 10 months, and 15 days, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, as a result of an accident. She was born November 3, 2008, at the family home in Vermontville, the daughter of Nelson Leroy and Lois Ann (Hochstetler) Miller. Fannie is survived by her parents, Nelson and Lois Miller; siblings: Abigail Louise Miller,...

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