Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patricia Yvonne Koos
Jun 8, 2024
Patricia Yvonne Koos, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born June 16, 1938, the daughter of Robert and Viola (Groom) McConnell. Pat graduated from Potterville High School in 1956. Just a few weeks after graduating from high school on August 17, 1956, she married...
Ronald Clyde Hamilton
Jun 7, 2024
Ronald Clyde Hamilton, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family around him in the early hours of Friday, June 7, 2024, at Moore’s Adult Foster Care. He was born June 8, 1941, in Lansing, MI, to Clyde Herbert and Laura (Lovejoy) Hamilton. Ron graduated with the class of ’59 from Charlotte High School. On July 2,...
Robert Lewis Edick, Sr.
Jun 5, 2024
Robert Lewis Edick Sr., age 85, of Port Richey, Florida formerly of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born July 22, 1938, in Charlotte the son of Clarence and Leda (Kiester) Edick. Bob graduated from Springport High School with the class of 1956. Bob proudly served in the United States Army. On January 1, 1961, he...
Charles Logan Garrison, Ii
May 30, 2024
Charles Logan Garrison II, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his precious family by his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing. He was born June 4, 1942, in Lansing the son of Charles and Joyce (Bailey) Garrison. Chuck graduated from Charlotte High School in 1960. On December 1, 1962, he married Sandra...
Charles Lawren Smith
May 30, 2024
Charles L. Smith, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born September 4, 1942, in Lansing the son of Louis and Edwina (Aldrich) Smith. Charlie went on to graduate from Potterville High School with the class of 1961. While in high school he enjoyed football and playing in the marching band. Charlie...
Murphy Shelby Mathews
May 26, 2024
Murphy Shelby Mathews, age 86, passed away on May 26th, 2024.
Murphy was born September 26th, 1937, in Brewton, Alabama to Shelby and Charlotte (Durden) Mathews. He attended Graceland University and went on to graduate from Saginaw Valley State University. He married Mary Lee Mathews in 1959 and they settled in Midland, Michigan and later...
Bonetta Lee Smith
May 13, 2024
Bonetta Lee Wesenberg Smith was born to Alonzo and Ruby (Litwiller) Wesenberg on June 2, 1939, at Alma, Michigan. She departed this life on May 13, 2024, at Maple View Retirement Community. She traveled the pathway of life three weeks short of 85 years.
At the age of seven, a baby sister joined their family,...
Elsie Marie Love
May 12, 2024
Elsie Marie Love, age 94, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, passed away on May 12, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Elsie was born in Ionia, Michigan on October 15, 1929, the daughter of Edward and Lena (Dunham) Shamp. Elsie attended school in Charlotte, Michigan, graduating with the Class of 1947.
Shortly after graduation, Elsie married Alton Willis....
William Rinckey
May 11, 2024
William Rinckey, age 77, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born June 10, 1946, in Carson City, Michigan the son of Erva E. and Margaret E. (Locke) Rinckey. On July 6, 1963, Bill married Pamela Jo Wilcox at the Carson City United Methodist Church. He graduated...
Jack Mahlon Parish, Jr.
May 10, 2024
Jack Mahlon Parish, Jr., of Mulliken, beloved master electrician and passionate outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born on October 29, 1947, Jack lived a life filled with dedication to his craft and reverence for nature. As a master electrician, he illuminated countless homes and businesses with his expertise, leaving behind a legacy of brightened lives...
Michael Wayne Borst
Apr 23, 2024
Michael Wayne Borst, age 58, of Potterville, passed away unexpectedly at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born May 10, 1965, in Lansing, the son of Michael Jerry and Kathleen (Oakley) Borst. Mike graduated from Potterville High School. He loved to work and put his heart and soul into each and every job he had. Mike had a cheerful...
Melvin Duane Lilly
Apr 20, 2024
Melvin Duane Lilly, 77, of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on June 19, 1946, in Lansing, the son of Harry and G. Esther (Warner) Lilly. Duane graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1964. While in high school, he was actively involved in FFA where he served as...
Bernice P. Huff
Apr 5, 2024
Bernice Pearl Huff, age 98, of Belmont, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born December 22, 1925, in Batavia, New York, the daughter of George and Pearl (Hunn) West. On March 15, 1947, she married Lynn Harold Huff. Bernice was a strong woman who knew what she wanted and what she expected of others. She...
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