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David Dean Wolcott

David Dean Wolcott

Aug 3, 2024

David Dean Wolcott, age 58, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born November 29, 1965, in Charlotte. He went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1984. On April 20, 1992, he married Brenda Kay Hackworth. Dave was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and did...

Leona Charlene Canfield

Leona Charlene Canfield

Aug 1, 2024

Leona Charlene Canfield, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born December 3, 1947, in Battle Creek the daughter of Robert and Reva (Swick) Pierce. Leona was raised on the family farm near Nashville, Michigan. Her growing up years were very precious to her and she cherished the many memories that were...

Thelma Louise Mayhew

Thelma Louise Mayhew

Jul 29, 2024

Thelma Louise Mayhew, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born February 25, 1938, in Anna, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle McLane. At the age of 4 years, the family moved to Eaton County where she attended Olivet schools. Growing up on the family farm was special to Thelma with...

Charles E. Cook

Charles E. Cook

Jul 25, 2024

Charles Eugene “Chuck” Cook entered this world at 5:30 A.M. February 27, 1938, the son of William Richard Cook and Sadie Cornelius Cook in Hannibal, Missouri. He peacefully passed away and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2024. On May 3, 1965, Chuck married Sharon Fields in Detroit, Michigan. Together...

Melodie Ann Barber

Melodie Ann Barber

Jul 20, 2024

Melodie Ann (Mallison) Barber, age 55, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. She was born April 13, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan to George l. and Patrica (LeMire) Mallison. She attended Grand Ledge High School graduating in 1987. She then attended Grand Valley State University, graduating with a BS...

Patty Wahl

Patty Wahl

Jul 19, 2024

Priscilla “Patty” Wahl, age 83, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Divine Nest Assisted Living in Leslie, MI, under hospice care. Patty was born in Detroit on April 21, 1941, to Stephen and Mary (Pepa) Roth. She graduated from Cooley High School. After graduating, Patty joined the US Air Force where she faithfully...

Clyde  Herbert Hamilton, Jr.

Clyde Herbert Hamilton, Jr.

Jul 13, 2024

Clyde Herbert Hamilton Jr., age 81, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born June 7, 1943, in Lansing, the son of Clyde and Laura (Lovejoy) Hamilton. On April 12, 1964, Clyde married Janet A. McNair. Clyde spent the majority of his career working for General Motors in Lansing. When he wasn’t at work, he...

Dianne June Webb

Dianne June Webb

Jul 12, 2024

Dianne June Webb, age 75, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born January 4, 1949, in Charlotte the daughter of Thomas and Alice (Smith) Mills. Dianne will always be remembered as being a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She adored her family and each and every one was precious in her...

Brandon Ruthruff

Brandon Ruthruff

Jul 9, 2024

Brandon Neil Ruthruff, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a short, brave fight with cancer. Brandon was born in Eaton Rapids on June 15, 1952, to Raymond and Sharon (Farrier) Ruthruff. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of ’70. Brandon was...

Mary Ellen Fenn

Mary Ellen Fenn

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Ellen Fenn, age 85, of Portland, Maine, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024. She was born January 1, 1939, in Charlotte, the daughter of George and Mary (Southworth) Fenn.

Mary Ellen graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1957 as the Salutatorian. She then went on to attend...

Richard Fleming

Richard Fleming

Jul 7, 2024

Richard Cornwell Fleming, age 92, of Olivet, died July 7, 2024, in Battle Creek. He was born March 10, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois the son of Robert and Helen (Cornwell) Fleming. Richard graduated from Bangor High School. On March 28, 1958, he married Elizabeth A. Nichols in Kalamazoo. Richard was a great proponent of education. He earned two doctorate...

Sheila Kay Day

Sheila Kay Day

Jul 3, 2024

Sheila K. (Wolf) Day, age 77, of Olivet, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a lengthy stay at Golden Days Adult Foster Care, which is lovingly owned and operated by her cousin. Sheila was raised in Springport and the community was very important to her. She was active in the Springport VFW where she served as President...

Kevin Lee Keller

Kevin Lee Keller

Jul 2, 2024

Kevin Lee Keller, age 60, of Eastpointe, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born March 16, 1964, in Pontiac the son of Jack and Janice (Grusnick) Keller. Kevin spent his entire life in the Metro-Detroit area. He graduated from Utica High School with the Class of 1982. Family...

Arletta Joan Lahr

Arletta Joan Lahr

Jul 1, 2024

Arletta Joan Lahr, age 79, of Charlotte, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born November 25, 1944, in Charlotte, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Murray) Lewis. On May 23, 1963, she married Michael Lahr in Charlotte. Together they created a beautiful legacy centered around their loving family. Arletta and...

Richard Bowers

Richard Bowers

Jun 28, 2024

Richard Frederick Bowers, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Mission Point Nursing Center in Belding MI. Richard was born November 27, 1935, in Battle Creek, the son of William R. and Phyllis (Barnes) Bowers. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and member of South Church in Lansing.

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Edward Jay Haynes

Edward Jay Haynes

Jun 25, 2024

Edward Jay Haynes was born to Russell and Edna (Harms) Haynes on November 10, 1949 in Alma, Michigan. He peacefully passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer.

Dad’s childhood was spent on the family farm near Middleton, Michigan. He received his education at the local...

Van Dale  Litwiller

Van Dale Litwiller

Jun 19, 2024

My dear husband, our father, and grandpa quietly left us in the early morning hours of June 19, 2024.

Born on October 20, 1953, to Maynard and Norma (Diller) Litwiller, Van was the youngest of six children. He spent his entire life on the farm where he grew up. For a few years he attended the Smith...

Tara Vanluven

Tara Vanluven

Jun 13, 2024

Tara Ann VanLuven, age 45, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born January 2, 1979, in Charlotte the daughter of Jerrold and Marilyn (Hickey) Gilding. Tara graduated from Charlotte High School in 1997. On October 13, 2012, she married Steven VanLuven at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Tara...

Latricia "Trish" Varney

Latricia "Trish" Varney

Jun 12, 2024

Latricia “Trish” Varney left her earthly body and went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on June 12th, 2024.

Trish was born on July 7th, 1956 to Robert and Marilyn Bender. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1974 and went on to become a dental assistant. With farming in her blood, Trish...

Duane Lewis

Duane Lewis

Jun 11, 2024

Duane Robert Lewis, age 76, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born June 18, 1947, in Charlotte the son of Robert and Ruth (Murray) Lewis.

Duane graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1965. He retired after...

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