Local Obituaries
Loretta Mae Wells
Jun 24, 2019
Loretta Mae Wells, age 76, of Potterville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 24, 2019, at her home. She was born August 29, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Lawrence and Mildred (Crawford) Hudson. Loretta spent most of her growing up years in Reynolds, White County, Indiana. She graduated from Reynolds High School in 1960. Loretta then went on...
Steven Rae Donley
Jun 14, 2019
Steven Rae Donley, age 78, of Potterville, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 26, 1940, in Charlotte the son of Otis and Nelda (Hawley) Donley. Steve graduated from Potterville High School in 1959. He went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Army....
Doris Jean Dildy
Jun 11, 2019
Doris J. Dildy, age 88, of Holt, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born May 2, 1931, in Martin, Tennessee the daughter of Jay and Rozelle (Bradbury) Smith. She retired after 30 years of dedicated service from Beemans Super Market. Doris also owned and operated Lansing Auto Brokers with her husband Hayes. She is survived by her...
Irene L. Tooker
Jun 10, 2019
Irene Louise Tooker a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed Monday, June 10, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Irene was born on March 26, 1941, in Gaylord, Michigan to Ephraim and Violet (Helwig) Brock. Irene was the cornerstone of her family and loved by all. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and the many family vacations they...
Doris L. Walker
Jun 9, 2019
Doris Lee (Rolfe) Walker was born April 18, 1946, in Charlotte, Michigan to Leslie and Edna (McDonald) Rolfe. Doris grew up in Charlotte and attended Charlotte High School graduating in 1964. The Charlotte High School library is where she met the love of her life, George Walker. They married July 10, 1965, and raised three daughters and had countless...
Ronald Lee Hanes
Jun 4, 2019
Ronald Lee Hanes, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2019. He was born May 8, 1962, in Fremont the son of Ronnald and Fern (Mumper) Hanes. Ron grew up in Muskegon before moving to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University. This is where he met his wife, Linda Lee Doty. They were married May 23, 1987....
Lona Denise Houston
May 26, 2019
Lona Denise Houston, age 72, of Olivet, passed away Sunday May 26, 2019, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born March 18, 1947, in Charlotte the daughter of Harold "Bud" and Betty (Owen) King. Lona graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1965. On July 22, 1978, she married the love of her life John R....
Michael Edward Smith
May 24, 2019
Michael E. "Smitty" Smith, age 67, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, at his home. He was born January 2, 1952, in Ferndale, MI the son of LeRoy and Dolores (Hageman) Smith. Smitty graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. He went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War....
Sylvia Esther Hamilton
May 13, 2019
Sylvia E. Hamilton, age 80, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services. She was born September 2, 1938, in St. James, MN the daughter of Clifford and Gunarda (Blackstad) Robinson. On April 12, 1958, she married David Hamilton in Minnesota. Together they raised their family on the family farm on...
Kim Renae Bruce
May 10, 2019
Kim Renae Bruce, age 60, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 24, 1959, in Beeville, Texas the daughter of Frederick and Angie (Wertz) Earl. Kim graduated from Charlotte High School in 1977. On August 11, 1979, she married her beloved soul mate and best friend, Randy...
Joy Lynn St. John
May 7, 2019
Joy L. St. John, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at her home. She was born October 14, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Bruce and Beatrice (Walker) Vrogindewey. Joy went on to graduate from Charlotte High School in 1964. Joy married her high school sweetheart, Richard St. John, at the Lawrence Avenue United...
Marian Ann Tirrell
May 4, 2019
Marian Ann Tirrell, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born October 17, 1930, in Bellevue the daughter of Fritz and Atha (Eldred) Gasser. Marian graduated from Bellevue High School in 1948. On September 10, 1950, she married the love of her life, Jack E. Tirrell. Marian was an...
Theodore Robert Marshall, Ii
Apr 30, 2019
Theodore Robert Marshall II, age 55, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born September 12, 1963 in Charlotte the son of Theodore and Margaret (Henderson) Marshall. Theodore was an avid reader throughout his entire life. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Theodore is survived by his children: Meghan Marshall, Matthew...
Lois Arlene Lavoy
Apr 29, 2019
Lois Arlene Lavoy, age 88, of Sumner, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. She was born March 6, 1931, in Spooner, WI the daughter of Leonard and Helen (Andrus) Campbell. Lois graduated from Cedar Lake Academy. She was a devoted long-time member of the Riverdale Seventh Day Adventist Church. Lois was a devoted...
Beth Anne Malcuit
Apr 20, 2019
Beth Anne Malcuit, age 55, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at her home. She was born July 8, 1963, in Lansing, the daughter of Bruce and Mikayla (Henry) Malcuit. She went on to graduate from Charlotte High School in 1981. While in school, Beth excelled in golf. It became a lifelong passion for her. Following high...
Yvonne Jeanette Williamson
Apr 15, 2019
Yvonne Jeanette Williamson, age 83, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born March 12, 1936, in Brookfield Township, the daughter of Ivan and Ella (Hahn) Goodrich. Yvonne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She adored her family and loved spending time together. She was a magnificent cook...
James Edward Brzycki
Apr 15, 2019
James Edward Brzycki, age 66, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2019. He was born June 4, 1952, in Charlotte, the son of Edward and Mary (Rich) Brzycki. On July 24, 1976, he married Sandra Kay Kendra in Charlotte. Jim had many hobbies throughout his life. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, helping others, and attending auction sales. He...
Esther Viola Homan
Apr 1, 2019
Esther Viola Homan, age 80, of Bushnell, Florida, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. She was born May 7, 1938, in Charlotte, the daughter of Jay and Mary (Salter) Homan. Esther was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She adored her family and loved spending time together. She was a passionate gardener who had...
Maxine B. Baun
Mar 20, 2019
Maxine B. Baun, age 96, of Charlotte passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Maxine was born March 16, 1923 in Pleasant Grove, Illinois, the daughter of Patrick and Eva (Best) Toomey. She attended Cleary College in Howell, Michigan earning her Business Degree. Maxine married Howard Maurer in Lansing on November 10, 1942. They were happily married until Howards untimely...
Barry Dale Hensel
Mar 17, 2019
Barry Dale Hensel, age 56, of Charlotte passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born July 19, 1962, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Edgar and Maxine (Soisson) Hensel. Barry lived the majority of his life in Michigan but never forgot where he came from and never stopped rooting for his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. To say...
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