Local Obituaries
Mardelle Anna Bates
Dec 21, 2017
Mardelle Anna Bates, age 88, of Marshall, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Marshall. She was born July 2, 1929 in Grand Ledge the daughter of Charles B. and Anna L. (Harmon) Harms. She attended grade school in rural Sunfield at the Mayden Country School. She later went on to graduate from Sunfield High School...
Paul Allen Rose
Dec 17, 2017
Paul Allen Rose, 53, of Charlotte, died Sunday, December 17, 2017. He was born November 19, 1964 to John and Juanita (Christensen) Rose. Paul graduated from Charlotte High School in 1983. He devoted his life to caring for is disabled mother following his fathers death. Paul adored his Rottweilers. He was also very musically inclined, playing on the drum...
Robert Gaylen Rundle
Dec 7, 2017
Robert Gaylen Rundle, age 97, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017, at River Wind Assisted Living in Williamston. He was a survivor and a humble member of the greatest generation. Robert was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Donald M. and Hazel (Wetmore) Rundle. They moved to Lansing where he later attended Lansing Eastern High School. He honorably served...
Leilani Mae Mallard
Dec 4, 2017
Leilani Mae Mallard, age 80, of Potterville passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 20, 1937 in Lansing the daughter of Ashton and Alma (McCune) Nickerson. After graduating from high school Leilani went on to earn an Associates Degree in Interior Design. Leilanis family meant the world...
Janice Lynn Clark
Dec 2, 2017
Janice L. Clark, age 76, of Charlotte passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, with her family by her side at Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence. She was born July 14, 1941, in Lansing the daughter of Robert L. and Thelma A. (Riffel) Lyons. Janice was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She especially adored caring for her great...
Rose Ann Jones
Nov 28, 2017
Rose Ann Jones, age 70, of Holt passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, with her family by her side at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. She was born December 12, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant the daughter of Earnest L. and Dorothy I. (Awery) Youngs. On June 20, 1964, she married Jerrold L. Jones. Rose Ann graduated in 1965, with the...
Helen Lee Rice
Nov 11, 2017
Helen Lee Rice, age 81, of Bellevue passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at her home. She was born September 7, 1936 in Olivet the daughter of Glen and Irene (Hisler) Tanner. Helen graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1954. On July 11, 1959 she married Paul Eugene Rice. Helen worked for State Farm Insurance in...
Julia June Weaver
Oct 24, 2017
Julia J. Weaver, age 95, of Charlotte passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born June 24, 1922 in Charlotte the daughter of Paul and Lenore (Edmond) Grier. On June 20, 1947 she married the love of her life Harold S. Weaver. Julia was a person who was devoted to her family, community...
Ernest Leroy Mike Nelson
Oct 21, 2017
Ernest "Mike" Nelson, age 100, of Olivet passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Marshall. He was born October 27, 1916, in Olivet, the son of James Ira and Mina Elizabeth (Boyd) Nelson. Mike graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1934. He then attended Michigan State University. On July 16, 1939,...
Charles R. Pete Stults
Oct 15, 2017
Charles R. "Pete" Stults of Charlotte, MI, age 91, passed away on Sunday Oct. 15, 2017 at his residence under the loving care of his family. Pete was born November 11, 1925 in Lansing the son of Orma R. and Hilda (McConnell) Stults and was a lifelong resident of Eaton County. He was a 1943 Graduate of Olivet High...
Rosalie Adeline Litwiller
Oct 15, 2017
Rosalie Adeline (Gearig) Litwiller was born to Albert and Beatrice (Perdew) Gearig on February 18, 1929 at home near Ithaca, Gratiot County Michigan. She peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Oct. 15, 2017 at her home in Middleton, Michigan reaching the age of 88 years. She enjoyed her childhood at home with her sister on the...
Ada Jane Stewart
Oct 14, 2017
Ada Jane Stewart, age 92, of Bellevue passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services in Charlotte. She was born February 27, 1925 in Locke Township, Ingham County, Michigan the daughter of James Henry and Flossie Ada (Dunckel) Maxwell. Ada graduated from Williamston High School with the Class of 1942. On June 19,...
John Mar Palacios
Oct 10, 2017
John Mar Palacios, age 60, of Lansing, formerly of Olivet passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born January 30, 1957 in Eaton Rapids the son of Refugio and Petra (Ledesma) Palacios. John was a talented handyman and enjoyed helping others around the community with his many skills. He worked for many years at the Olivet Public Schools...
Marja A. Hendrick
Oct 9, 2017
Marja Annikki Hendrick, age 68, of Olivet passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 26, 1949 in Vantaa, Finland. Marja worked as the librarian at Olivet College for over 30 years. She is survived by her daughter Kerry "Elle" Hendrick of Olivet. Marja was preceded in death...
Sharon A. Roiter
Oct 5, 2017
Sharon A. (Powers) Roiter of Charlotte, Michigan, age 76, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital after a short illness. Sharon was born August 11. 1941 in Charlotte the daughter of Robert N. and Florence E. (King) Powers and had lived most of her life in Brookfield Township except for a short time in Charlotte. She...
Earl M. Boehmer
Oct 1, 2017
Earl Matthew Boehmer, age 57, of Olivet passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born February 3, 1960 in Charlotte the son of Earl W. and Thela A. (DeLong) Boehmer. Earl was a proud father and grandfather. He adored spending time together with his family. He owned and operated Earl M. Boehmer...
Leo Joseph Ryan
Sep 30, 2017
Leo Joseph Ryan, age 79, of Charlotte passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. He was born August 9, 1938 in Lexington, MA the son of Thomas and Rose Elizabeth (Callahan) Ryan. Leo proudly served his country in the US Air Force for 9 years. He retired from General Motors in...
Gordon Edwin Johnson
Sep 26, 2017
Gordon Edwin Johnson, age 86, of Charlotte was born into eternal life Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born May 23, 1931, in Lake Odessa to Ernest and Zora (Ward) Johnson. On April 3, 1976, he married Marguerite R. McQuillan. Gordon was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He adored his grandchildren and cherished every opportunity he...
James Robert Keeley
Sep 23, 2017
James Robert Keeley, age 78, of Charlotte passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born April 27, 1939 in Eaton Rapids to Charles and Louise (Schleicher) Keeley. Jim went on to graduate from Potterville High School in 1957. On January 25, 1958, he married Nancy Kay Dickerson in Dimondale. Jim was a lifelong...
Marjorie E. Hartel
Sep 14, 2017
Marjorie E. Hartel, age 76, of Potterville passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born May 19, 1941 in Eaton Rapids to Orville and Esta (Wigfield) Burns. Marjorie married William "Bill" Hartel on August 28, 1993 in Eaton Rapids. She worked for Owens-Illinois in Charlotte and retired after 39 dedicated years of service. Marjorie loved to travel. She...
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