Local Obituaries
Jeffrey Joseph Layman
Aug 22, 2018
Jeffrey J. Layman, 51, of Bellevue, formerly of Buffalo, New York, died unexpectedly August 22, 2018. Jeff worked at General Motors. He enjoyed hunting, walking his dogs, riding motorcycles, and having fun with his daughters, or as he called them "buddies". He will be forever remembered by his pride and joys, daughters Harley (21) and Katie (19), along with...
Kevin Doyle Place
Aug 19, 2018
Kevin Doyle Place, age 64, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018, at his home. He was born May 14, 1954, in Eaton Rapids the son of Howard and Twila (Greenslade) Place. Kevin was a dedicated family man. He loved spending time together with his family. He was sure to never miss one of his childrens or grandchildrens...
Scott Douglas Johnson
Aug 11, 2018
Scott Douglas Johnson, age 55, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 20, 1963, in Charlotte the son of Larry D. and Linda L. (Preston) Johnson. Scott graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1981. On July 9, 2005, Scott married Sandra Marie Burkett at...
Matthew Allan Babcock
Aug 10, 2018
Matthew Allan Babcock, age 42, of Olivet, passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident Friday, August 10, 2018, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born March 29, 1976, in Charlotte the son of Mike and Raejean (Moon) Babcock. Matt loved life and always lived it to its fullest. He was passionate about his Harley Davidson and enjoyed...
Margaret Mae Wallace
Aug 6, 2018
Margaret Mae Wallace, 98, of Holland, Michigan died August 6, 2018, at Freedom Village in Holland. She was born December 18, 1919, in Climax, Michigan to the late Pearl and Marie Bidlack. Margaret grew up near Battle Creek, Michigan where she graduated from Lakeview High School in 1937. She then attended the University of Michigan. Her professional career was...
Daniel Raymond Cowden
Aug 2, 2018
Daniel Raymond Cowden, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born July 21, 1948, in Plant City, Florida, the son of Raymond Cowden and Mary (Shepherd) Smith. On May 2, 2002, he married Gloria Jean Prine in Charlotte. He worked his entire career as a journeyman carpenter. Dan had a passion for all...
Ronald Dean Engel
Jul 30, 2018
Ronald D. Engel, age 56, of Charlotte passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home. He was born June 7, 1962, in Cincinnati, OH the son of Robert Stanley and Virginia Lee (Myers) Engel Sr. Ronn was passionate about music. He could often be found composing new songs or just relaxing to one of his favorite tunes. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jul 5, 2018
in accordance with Mary Lou's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
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
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
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
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
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...
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