Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Peggy M. Bruce
Sep 11, 2019
Peggy Modena Bruce, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, formerly of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord very peacefully while at home surrounded by her family on Sept 11, 2019, following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 18, 1928 in Urbanette, Arkansas to Norine (Mills) Fink. Her family moved to Michigan when she was 8 years old....
Paula Penny Granger
Sep 5, 2019
Paula "Penny" Granger, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born April 7, 1949, in Charlotte the daughter of Robert and Marie (Uhl) Harmon. Penny was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word. She adored being together and was especially fond of her children and grandchildren. Penny...
Ellen Marie Mascho
Sep 4, 2019
Ellen M. Cortright Mascho, age 61, of Olivet, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, with her family by her side after a courageous hard-fought 11-year battle with cancer. She was born May 10, 1958, in Lansing the daughter of Kenneth and Jannette (Beale) Hayes. Ellen grew up in Eaton Rapids and graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1976....
Gertrude Trudie Swain
Aug 23, 2019
Gertrude M. "Trudie" Swain, age 95, of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 23, 2019, at Bickford Assisted Living in Lansing. She was born April 14, 1924, in Elysian, Minnesota the daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Murden) Swain. Trudies early years were spent in Minnesota. After her fathers death, Trudie and her family...
Kimberly V. Stults
Aug 22, 2019
Kimberly V. Stults, age 58, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Sebring, Florida, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 8, 1961, in Charlotte, Michigan to Dale and Betty (Fife) Barr. Kimberly graduated from Olivet High School. On November 12, 1983, she married Jack R. Stults. She had been a resident of Florida...
Elwood George Pfeiffer
Aug 11, 2019
Elwood G. Pfeiffer, age 76, of Potterville, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home. He was born September 18, 1942, in Romulus, MI the son of Elwood and Mary (ODriscol) Pfeiffer. On February 5, 2002, he married Linda D. Moon in Potterville. Elwood faithfully served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning home from...
Edward James Bernheisel
Aug 11, 2019
Edward James Bernheisel, born November 2, 1943, in Lawrence, Michigan, to James and Mable (Westfall) Bernheisel, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Edward chose a life in the Navy, joining in January 1962 retiring in September 1988. He was proud of serving all those years and never being "on a boat" or overseas. Edward met...
Max P. Wehr
Jul 29, 2019
Maxon Paul Wehr, age 92, of Charlotte, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Monday, July 29, 2019. Max was born March 21, 1927, in Charlotte the youngest child of Philip and Lula (Shumaker) Wehr. He grew up on the family farm and while in high school was selected drum major for the Charlotte High School Marching Band. He...
Barbara Earl Thomson
Jul 25, 2019
Barbara Earl Thomson, age 97, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home in Olivet. She was born August 7, 1921 in Dalhousie, India, the daughter of Edwin C. and Barbara Thurtell Earl. Her first years were spent in India where her father was a physical educator with the YMCA; throughout her life, her childhood in India was central...
Toni Louise Spurbeck
Jul 13, 2019
Toni Louise Spurbeck, of Lexington, Michigan passed away comfortably and in peace surrounded by those she loved Saturday morning, July 13, 2019. She was born June 23, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Lloyd and Irene (Forquer) Curtis. There was a myriad of things that brought Toni joy in life. When she and Ken were dating, they loved...
Mary Rose Mullings
Jul 3, 2019
Mary Rose Mullings, age 85, of Lansing, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Eaton Community Palliative Care with her family by her side. She was born February 27, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee the daughter of John H. and Lura Mae (Gouge) Payne, Mary was a true democrat in every sense of the word. She supported her political...
Katherine Sacker Rauch
Jul 1, 2019
Katherine Sacker Rauch, celebrated as Kalamazoo's 1980 New Year's Baby, died Monday, July 1, in Lansings Sparrow Hospital. Katie, 39, of East Lansing, was born Jan. 1, 1980, in Bronson Hospital. She attended St. Augustine School and was a 1998 graduate of Kalamazoo Hackett Central High School. She played on her schools' basketball, volleyball and soccer teams. She also...
Michael James Mcleod
Jun 27, 2019
Michael James McLeod, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 10, 1955, in Escanaba, MI the son of George and Anne (Shepeck) McLeod. Mike graduated from Fowlerville High School with the Class of 1973. On August 19, 1977, he married Julie Ann Estes. Mike was a...
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