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Garth John Day

Garth John Day

Jul 28, 2018

Garth J. Day, age 91, of Charlotte passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Hope Landing, attended by family and Great Lakes Hospice. Garth was born on October 3, 1926 in Elwood Indiana. He entered WWII during his senior year of high school and proudly served in the Navy on the Pacific front from 1944-1946; and continued his service...

Mark Steven Wehr

Mark Steven Wehr

Jul 26, 2018

Mark Steven Wehr, age 68, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Mark was born March 24, 1950, in Lansing, the second child and only son of Maxon and Dorothy (Wildeman) Wehr. He graduated from Charlotte High School and was a past member of First Lutheran Church of Charlotte. Mark was a Veteran of...

Miles C. Shrontz

Miles C. Shrontz

Jul 22, 2018

Miles Charles Shrontz, age 80, of Coral Springs, Florida, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2018, with his loving family by his side at his home. He was born on August 21, 1937, to Clair and Mildred (Hooper) Shrontz. He graduated from Olivet High School in 1956. On June 14, 1958,...

Sidney Fredrick Murphy

Sidney Fredrick Murphy

Jul 15, 2018

Sidney Fredrick Murphy, age 84, of Olivet, passed away on July 15, 2018. He was born September 14, 1933, in Calhoun County the son of Joseph C. and Freda E. (Heisler) Murphy. Sid graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1952. Soon after graduation, on September 21, 1952, he married Patricia Mae Henry. Sid was a proud...

Deborah Jean Clemence

Deborah Jean Clemence

Jul 11, 2018

Deborah Jean Clemence, age 67, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born December 12, 1950, in Tribune, Kansas the daughter of Delbert R. and Vada P. (Hickman) Steele Jr. On October 11, 1969 she married Lester Scott Clemence in Newport, Rhode Island. Deborah worked as a civilian contractor for...

Henrietta Elizabeth Rice

Henrietta Elizabeth Rice

Jul 9, 2018

Henrietta Elizabeth Rice, age 91, of Bellevue, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. She was born January 6, 1927, in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Floyd Henry and Jenny Elizabeth (Heliker) Moore. On September 22, 1943 Henrietta married the love of her life Estel I. Rice. Henrietta loved her family and cherished the many...

Earl Philip Sensenig

Earl Philip Sensenig

Jul 7, 2018

Earl Philip Sensenig, age 42, of Ionia, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his home. He was born March 4, 1976, in Hanover, Pennsylvania the son of John David and Dorothy Irene (Weaver) Sensenig. On March 7, 1998, he married Sarah Ann Martin in Pennsylvania. He owned and operated Countryside Sales and Service on Stage Road in rural...

Mary Lou Mathews

Mary Lou Mathews

Jul 5, 2018

in accordance with Mary Lou's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Barbara Ruth Pittenger

Barbara Ruth Pittenger

Jun 26, 2018

Barbara Ruth Pittenger, age 89, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services in Charlotte. She was born October 22, 1928, in Lansing, the daughter of Clifford and Marion (Gearhart) Bever. Barb grew up on the family farm in Grand Ledge. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1946. Barb was...

Alan G. Bishop

Alan G. Bishop

Jun 19, 2018

Alan Gordon Bishop, age 79, of Olivet, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born July 14, 1938, in Bay City, MI the son of Arlo and Mary Rose (Maurer) Bishop. Alan graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1956. He was an active and devoted member of the West...

Sandra K. Huver

Sandra K. Huver

Jun 6, 2018

Sandra Kay Huver, age 75, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born January 22, 1943, in Lansing the daughter of Earl and Ada (Sellers) Nihart. Sandy graduated from Lansing Eastern High School with the Class of 1961. On May 29, 1963, she married Ronnie Lee Huver in Lansing. Sandy retired...

Gregory J. Cornwell

Gregory J. Cornwell

May 31, 2018

Gregory J. Cornwell, age 61, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Potterville. He was born February 3, 1957, in Marshall the son of Jack and Geraldine (Watson) Cornwell. Greg loved spending time with friends while enjoying a cup of coffee. He was also very mechanical and enjoyed doing small engine repair. Greg is survived by his...

Timothy W. Rev. Olson

Timothy W. Rev. Olson

May 30, 2018

Rev. Timothy W. Olson, age 51, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born November 5, 1966, in Antigo, Wisconsin, the son of Peter L. and Valerie M. (Lichman) Olson. Tim graduated form Antigo High School in 1984. He then went on to earn a bachelors degree from...

Marjorie Louise Woolstenhulme

Marjorie Louise Woolstenhulme

May 30, 2018

Marjorie Louise Mobbs Woolstenhulme, 92, was called home by her loving Heavenly Father, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Midge, as she was known by her family and friends passed away peacefully at Sensations Memory Care of natural causes. She was born August 14, 1925 in Exeter, New Hampshire to Karl and Gladys Mobbs. She proudly served her country in the...

Martin Andrew Masterson

Martin Andrew Masterson

May 23, 2018

Martin A. Masterson, age 62, of DeWitt, began the next stage of his life journey Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Lansing. Marty was born on December 17, 1955, in Detroit, the son of Gordon and Doris (Rudnicki) Masterson. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. His wit, compassion and presence will be greatly missed...

David J. Hamilton

David J. Hamilton

May 17, 2018

David J. "Stub" Hamilton, age 85 of Charlotte, went home to Heaven May 17, 2018. Dave was born December 25, 1932, in Charlotte, the son of David M. and Eveline (Bursley) Hamilton. He was a lifelong resident of Charlotte. Dave grew up as the son of the Charlotte blacksmith. Dave and his brother Jim spent many summers on Mackinaw...

Catherine B. Carroll

Catherine B. Carroll

May 11, 2018

Catherine B. Carroll, age 74, of Vermontville, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, surrounded by her family. She was born February 6, 1944, in Sheridan, MI the daughter of Donald and Aletha Husted. On June 26, 1961, she married JW Carroll in Belding, MI at the family home. Cathy loved people. If you ever...

Richard Eugene Van Fossen

Richard Eugene Van Fossen

May 7, 2018

Richard Eugene Van Fossen Sr., age 91, of Potterville, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born March 12, 1927, in Flint, the son of Donald and Verl Van Fossen. As a boy Richard attended Flushing Schools. He then went on to honorably serve his country in the US Navy during World War...

Karen S. Sullivan

Karen S. Sullivan

May 4, 2018

Karen S. Sullivan, age 76, of Gaylord, formerly of Lansing, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born February 23, 1942, in Charlotte the daughter of Harold and Esther (Zanger) Sloan. She graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1960. Karen was a devoted mother and grandmother. She always...

Roger Lee Nevins

Roger Lee Nevins

May 4, 2018

Roger Lee Nevins Sr., age 76, of Mason, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 27, 1941 in Lansing the son of Lyle E. and Mattie M. (Ellis) Nevins. Roger graduated from Lansing Sexton High School. He enjoyed many years of bowling throughout Mid-Michigan. Roger retired after many years...

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