Local Obituaries

Aug 27, 2024

Charles Owen “Charlie” Klaiss, our fearless leader, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born March 7, 1939, in Charlotte the son of Donald Owen and Ila Leona (Shumaker) Klaiss. Charlie was a man of many talents and the life of the party. He was always ready with a joke to lighten...

Aug 25, 2024

Harry F. Stanton, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Harry was born in rural Bellevue on July 13, 1934, the son of Asa and Alfaretta (Dingman) Stanton. Harry graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1953. On June 26, 1954, he married Dorene Adeline Carey at...

Aug 21, 2024

Carol Ann Carpenter, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born June 26, 1938, in Charlotte the daughter of Rholland and Cora (Bowser) Carpenter. Carol graduated from Potterville High School and then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and later her Master's...

Aug 9, 2024

Debora Irene Bisel, age 73, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at U of M Health Sparrow in Lansing. She was born August 7, 1951, in Charlotte, the daughter of Melvin and Donna (Barrett) Bisel. Deb graduated from Charlotte High School. In her free-time she enjoyed crafting, baking, being on the water fishing, and gardening. Her favorite...

Aug 8, 2024

Judith LuVerne (Swick) Good, age 96, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Island City Assisted Living in Eaton Rapids. She was born May 12, 1928, to Wyler Kear and Bernus Edyth (Mollenkopf) Swick at home on the family farm near Convoy, Ohio. She graduated from Tully-Convoy High School in 1946 being Valedictorian of the class and...

Aug 7, 2024

Marjorie Lorraine Fuller-Heisler, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born May 18, 1931, in Lee Township, Calhoun County, Michigan to Clifford and S. Maybell (Wythe) Fuller. Marge graduated from Walton Township Unit School in 1949. On October 8, 1950, she married Cecil Heisler Jr., at her...

Aug 3, 2024

Robert Allen Duke, age 59, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home. He was born December 29, 1964, in Merkel, Texas, the son of Randall and Jaqueline (Taylor) Duke. On October 7, 2007, he married Rosemary June Wells. Rob was a hardworking man his entire life. He really enjoyed his work with Al’s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...