Local Obituaries

Apr 5, 2024

Jeffry Scott Stoecker, age 59 of Charlotte, Michigan, passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by family Friday April 5, 2024. Jeff was born May 1, 1964 to Donald and Patricia Stoecker. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1982. Jeff met the love of his life Norma June Stoecker in 1992 and began a long lasting...

Mar 29, 2024

My dear husband, Terry Litwiller, peacefully left us late in the evening on March 28, 2024. His declining health the last few years had taken too much of the man we knew and loved, and we find comfort knowing he is now safe at Home, restored and whole.

Terry was born to Laurence and Mary (Benner) Litwiller...

Mar 28, 2024

Alida Marie Starkweather, age 93, of Charlotte peacefully slipped away in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1930, in Benton Township, the daughter of Adiel and Marie (DeSander) VanDorpe. Alida graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1948. Not long after graduation she married Bob...

Mar 26, 2024

Gladys G. (Field) Stacey of Marshall, Michigan, formally of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her residence. She was under the care of Oaklawn Hospice and her loving family.

Gladys was born February 15, 1924 in Nashville, Tennessee, the oldest daughter of George W. Field, and Jeannette (Rice) Field, who...

Mar 21, 2024

Frederick Harold Earl, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born August 13, 1938, in Charlotte, the son of Harold and Ruth (Mann) Earl. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1956. Soon after graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he honorably served his country. On December 29, 1957, Fred married...

Mar 21, 2024

Kathryne Marie Seman-Laverdiere, age 34, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born August 30, 1989, in Hampton, Virginia, the daughter of Jeffrey Seman and Barbara Cruz. Kathryne was raised in Florida and graduated from Orange Park High School in the Class of 2007. She later obtained an associate's degree in Culinary Arts from the Art...

Mar 20, 2024

Harlan Lee Unruh was born October 1, 1948 in Colby, KS to Harvey and Lottie (Peters) Unruh. After battling cancer for eight years, he peacefully slipped away in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024 at Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca, Michigan, reaching the age of seventy-five years.

Dad was the second to youngest...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...