Local Obituaries
Joseph Albert Harmon
Mar 18, 2024
Joseph A. Harmon, age 88, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born September 6, 1935, in Battle Creek the son of Elwin and Leona (Turner) Harmon. Joe graduated from Olivet High School in 1954. While in high school Joe became active in FFA and this experience led him...
Kenneth D. Janousek
Mar 17, 2024
Kenneth D. Janousek Jr., age 87, of Olivet, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born February 5, 1937, in Charlotte the son of Kenneth D. and Laverna (Pratt) Janousek. Ken went on to graduate from Olivet High School in 1955. On October 27, 1957, he married Carol Kathleen Clarke. Ken worked his...
Darrin Martin
Mar 16, 2024
Darrin “Marty” Martin, age 59, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born March 7, 1965, in Harrisville, Michigan the son of Darwin and Janet (Blanford) Martin. Marty graduated from Swartz Creek High School with the class of 1983. On August 6, 2011, he married Dawn Sherman. Marty loved cooking and working...
Carolyn June Mcconnell
Mar 15, 2024
Carolyn June McConnell, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born February 21, 1942, in Belding, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Viola (Groom) McConnell. Carolyn went on to graduate from Potterville High School with the class of 1960. After high school she...
Joan Marie Harmon
Mar 6, 2024
Joan Marie Sharp-Harmon, age 87, of Bellevue, passed away March 6, 2024, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born July 21, 1936, in Eaton Rapids to Merle & Marvelle “Jessie” (Heisler) Sharp. Joan received her education in Olivet, graduating from Olivet High School with the class of ‘54. She married the love of her life, Joseph Harmon, on...
Doug P. Sjoquist
Mar 5, 2024
Douglas Peter Sjoquist (born March 30, 1951 in Escanaba, Michigan) passed away at
Eaton Community Palliative Care peacefully on March 5, 2024. He is survived by his
dearest friend and wife, Jan, of Charlotte, MI, and his children: Jonah (Yoko) from
Brighton, MI, Mei-li (Nick) Restani from San Francisco, CA, Michelle (Mike) Erickson...
Kenneth "Ed" Mathis
Mar 3, 2024
Kenneth Edward ‘Ed’ Mathis Jr., age 56 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away in Lansing on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born to Ken and Anna (Moncrief) Mathis Sr. on August 25, 1967, in Charlotte. Ed graduated Charlotte High School with the class of ’86.
After high school Ed was taken under the wing of...
Kory Lynn Wertz
Mar 2, 2024
God gained a passionate, gifted individual in Kory Wertz who passed away unexpectedly at a young age of 38 on March 2, 2024. Kory was born on February 24, 1986, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan to Van and Mary Wertz. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of '04.
Kory’s passion for...
Sharon Ann Collins
Mar 2, 2024
Sharon Ann Collins, age 76, of Potterville passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Charlotte on June 25, 1947, to John and Effie (Williams) Hackworth. Sharon grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Charlotte High School. She married the love of her...
Merlin Elmer Moon
Feb 25, 2024
Merlin Elmer Moon, age 96, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born June 30, 1927, in Olivet, the son of Clarence and Arlie (Weeks) Moon. Merlin attended Olivet School when he was a boy. He was raised on the farm and it was there he developed a tremendous work ethic that he would...
Tracey Ann Salazar
Feb 17, 2024
Tracey Ann Salazar, age 62, of Holt passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1961 in Lansing, the daughter of Max and Helen Ripley.
Tracey lived life in the fast lane and was a social butterfly. She was a spitfire, but loved hard for those lucky enough to...
Richard Joe Thompson
Feb 17, 2024
Richard Joe Thompson, age 68, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born July 25, 1955, in Hastings, the son of Willis and Donna (Harvey) Thompson. Richard was a man of many talents and enjoyed working at several different occupations throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, and...
James Elzie Taylor
Feb 14, 2024
James Elzie Taylor, age 69, of Charlotte, formerly of Matador, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by those he loved most. He was born July 24, 1954, in Matador, Texas, the son of James and Elsie (Stone) Taylor. James graduated from Motley County High School and soon after graduating enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly...
Gary Wells
Feb 10, 2024
Gary Lee Wells, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born May 17, 1949, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Howard and Juanita (Maynard) Wells. Gary had a personality that was larger than life. He loved entertaining others with his singing, dancing, and...
Charlotte Ann Wight
Feb 5, 2024
Charlotte Ann Wight, age 86, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born August 5, 1937, the daughter of James and Charlotte (Carlson) Hegwood in Garden City, Michigan. She married Burrell A Wight on September 12, 1959. Soon after their marriage they moved to Bellevue. Charlotte enjoyed traveling, all...
Debora Christine Olson
Jan 27, 2024
Debora Christine “Chris” Olson, age 59, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born January 23, 1965, in Lansing, the daughter of Earl and Linda Kathleen (Cary) Hackett. Chris graduated from Northridge High School in Middlebury, Indiana, with the Class of 1983. She went...
Cody Scott Pruden
Jan 25, 2024
Cody Scott Pruden, age 41, of Grand Ledge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1982, in Charlotte, the son of Franklin Scott and Carol Ann (Starkweather) Pruden. Cody graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 2001. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served his...
Carol Ann Pelfrey
Jan 24, 2024
Carol Ann Pelfrey, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born February 2, 1941, in Detroit, the daughter of Clayton and Josephine (Labuda) Ostrander. Carol graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit. On October 7, 1960, she married Roy C. Pelfrey at the Gilead...
Julia Anna Perry
Jan 19, 2024
Julia Anna Perry, age 82, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born July 26, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of George and Rose (Vijko) Timko. Julia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished her family and loved spending time together. Julia enjoyed gardening...
Marvin John Baker
Jan 16, 2024
Marvin J. Baker, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born January 20, 1951, in Ionia, MI the son of Lyle and Pearl (Bowen) Baker. Marvin had a big heart, hearty laugh and jolly sense of humor. He was a friend to everyone he encountered on his journey through life. He was...
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