Local Obituaries

Nov 14, 2023

L. Harley Krauss Jr., age 77, of Olivet, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, peacefully at his home. He never recovered from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a late August of this year. He was born on May 5, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan to Leland H. Krauss Sr. and Jessie (Allan) Krauss. His early school years were...

Nov 3, 2023

Colleen Virginia Gingrich, age 95, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1927, in Ionia, the daughter of Howard and Lila (Houghton) Royston. She went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1945. On December 15,...

Oct 20, 2023

Constance Joy Litwiller Stoner was born to Newell and Irene (Mininger) Litwiller on August 4, 1939 in a farmhouse near Middleton, Michigan. She went to her eternal home in the early morning hours of October 20, 2023, reaching the age of 84.

She had many happy childhood memories. She treasured the memory of “Daddy” reading...

Oct 18, 2023

Dicky Lea Jarman, of Nashville, Michigan, left this world to reunite with his late wife (the love of his life) October 18th, 2023. Dicky and Judy Jarman are now together for eternity and what a joyous reunification that must’ve been. Dicky was born September 26, 1943, and left us to cherish many memories shortly after his 80th birthday. The...

Oct 17, 2023

Douglas Max Sherman, age 91 of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born October 14, 1932, in Danby Township. When he turned 91 this year, he would laugh when you told him he was that old. Doug had an entrepreneurial spirit which contributed to his many careers including brick mason, car dealer, mobile home salesman, realtor,...

Oct 15, 2023

Ronald LeRoy Hisler, age 89, of Charlotte, left us peacefully on Sunday, October 15, surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1934, to Henry and Thelma (Sebastion) Hisler and was raised on the family farm. He graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1952. On December 21, 1952, he married Nyla Ross at the Olivet...

Oct 13, 2023

Janice Marie Williams, age 66 of Bellevue, peacefully left this earth and went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born on April 30, 1957, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Ronald and Bonnie (Roby) Johnson. Janice graduated Charlotte High School with the class of ’75. She went on to obtain her Bachelors of...

Oct 2, 2023

Rayford Opal White Jr., age 70, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born November 16, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tennessee the son of Rayford and Barbara (Hilliard) White. He graduated from Lansing Everett High School in 1970. Soon after graduation he went to work for the State of Michigan and retired...

Oct 1, 2023

Robert Stanley Dumire, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his home. He was born September 8, 1942, in Pierce, West Virginia the son of Otis “William” and Katherine (Shillingburg) Dumire. On February 6, 1963, he married Dorothy Virginia Sisler in Oakland, Maryland. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Sep 30, 2023

Barbara Ann Wireman, age 93, of Olivet, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born August 16, 1930, in Jerusalem Township, Lucas County, Ohio the daughter of Alfred and Frances (Garver) Cousino. On December 25, 1948, she married Homer Wireman and enjoyed life’s joys together for 60 years. Barb was...

Sep 29, 2023

Bonnie K. Stansbury, age 82, of Olivet, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born July 21, 1941, in Charlotte, the daughter of Leonard and Ina (Thornton) Post. Bonnie adored her family and cherished each and every opportunity she had to spend together with them. Children held a special place in her heart and she was at...

Sep 22, 2023

Althea Hellen Fluke, born in December 1933, bid farewell to this world in September 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Althea was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Stanley Vorce, and her husband, Robert L Fluke, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

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Sep 17, 2023

Nancy L. (Leiby) Bonner, age 94, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born August 7, 1929, in Lansing, the daughter of Austin and Kathryn (Brandel) Bonner. Nancy graduated from Lansing Eastern High School with the class of 1947. While in high school...

Sep 15, 2023

Kenneth Lee Briggs, age 84, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born December 31, 1938, in Chester Township, the son of Elon and DonnaBelle (Blood) Briggs. Ken graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1957. After high school, Ken was in the very first graduating class at Lansing Community College where...

Sep 7, 2023

Rose Marie Brundage, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born July 28, 1938, in Charlotte, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Mitchell) White. On May 25, 1958, she married Bruce Brundage at the United Brethren Church in Charlotte. Rose was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She served as...

Sep 6, 2023

Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Marjorie Elaine Baur-Ballard nee Karr is now dancing through the beautiful flowers, free from pain, in heaven. She passed on September 6, 2023, in Benton Township. After 90 love filled years of faith and family, she joined her Lord and Savior. Marge was born in Cass City on April 6, 1933. She married Kenneth L....

Sep 2, 2023

M Douglas Burkhead, age 89, passed away at his home in Ft. Myers, Florida in the early morning hours on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born August 8, 1934, in Battle Creek the son of M Donald and Irma (Irish) Burkhead. Doug grew up in Charlotte and Olivet. He went on to graduate high school from St. John’s...

Sep 1, 2023

Fred Loren King, age 95, of Charlotte passed away doing what he knew best, working. Fred was born April 2, 1928, in Jonesboro, Illinois the son of Nathaniel and Myrtle (Pender) King. Fred grew up during the depression and soon established an unbeatable work ethic. He began working on the family farm at age 6 hauling wood and doing...

Aug 25, 2023

Robert Floyd Raymer, age 84, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born February 10, 1939, in Eaton Rapids the son of George and Miriam (Warner) Raymer. On May 10, 1959, Bob married Darlene Baker at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. Bob was a devoted...

Aug 23, 2023

Nancy Ann Henderson passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023 after a short but courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Nancy was born in Detroit on March 21st, 1955, the daughter of Leonard and Theresa Sevek. She graduated from Lamphere High School and then went on to Graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in Nursing which led to...