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Gary  Wells

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nyla May Hisler

Nyla May Hisler

Jan 15, 2024

Nyla May Hisler, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Sunnyside AFC in Marshall. She was born September 21, 1933, in Lee Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie and Gladys (Allen) Ross. Nyla graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1951. On December 21, 1952, she married Ron Hisler...

Jeffrey Lynn Bisel

Jeffrey Lynn Bisel

Jan 15, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Bisel, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, with his family by his side. Jeff was born on March 7, 1950, to Melvin Bisel and Donna (Barrett) Face. Jeff was a Vietnam Veteran proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He then served with the Army National Guard for 19 years. Jeff worked...

William "Ken"  Lacy

William "Ken" Lacy

Jan 13, 2024

Ken Lacy enjoyed 94 years on this earth and he is much loved by his family and friends. He passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

He was born September 6, 1929, the son of Curtis and Ruth Lacy and grew up in Roessleville, NY, with his sister...

Garrett Roger Freeman

Garrett Roger Freeman

Jan 11, 2024

Garrett Roger Freeman, 33, of Mulliken, Michigan, passed away tragically on January 11, 2024. He was born to Roger & Kelly Freeman in Lansing, Michigan. He was baptized on September 20, 1998 in Woodland, Michigan. Garrett was a fun loving, generous person who was always willing to help anyone in need. You could usually find him outdoors with a...

Myrtle Jean Taylor

Myrtle Jean Taylor

Jan 6, 2024

Myrtle Jean Taylor, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born April 28, 1938, in Blue Diamond, Kentucky the daughter of Walter and Lila (Bowling) Napier. Myrtle was very proud of her heritage and her Kentucky home. She along with her family moved to Michigan...

Darlene Cecilia Severson

Darlene Cecilia Severson

Dec 31, 2023

Darlene Cecilia Severson, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Darlene was born June 4, 1938, in Bismark, North Dakota, the daughter of John E. and Florine E. (Tourney) Sullivan. When Darlene was 15 years old her mother died unexpectedly and her family moved to Charlotte. She graduated from Charlotte...

Patrick Robert Schueller

Patrick Robert Schueller

Dec 29, 2023

Patrick Robert Schueller, age 7, of Charlotte, was lovingly received into the precious arms of Jesus on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born on June 10, 2016, in Lansing, the son of Jennifer Anne Recker and Matthew William Schueller. Patrick was kind and loving to everyone. He had a way to put a smile on your face every...

Maudie Irene Startup

Maudie Irene Startup

Dec 27, 2023

Maudie Irene Startup (Lake) was called home to the Lord on the morning of December 27, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92 years young. Maudie was a life-long resident of the Eaton County area, born on January 23, 1931 in Olivet at the family home and farm. She married the love of her...

Venice Christine Martin

Venice Christine Martin

Dec 19, 2023

Venice C. Martin, age 94, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born February 7, 1929, in Charlotte, the daughter of Carson and Eva (Rawson) Parr. Venice went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1946. Soon after graduation she married Jackson L. Martin. Venice loved cooking and preparing wonderful...

Martha "Peggy" Perry

Martha "Peggy" Perry

Dec 16, 2023

Martha Helen “Peggy” Perry, age 95, of Olivet, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born January 7, 1928, at the family home in Redmond Twp., Cross Village, Michigan, the daughter of Lawrence and Emma (Kleinfelt) Bargy. The family moved to Walton Township in 1940. Peggy graduated from Olivet...

Hazel Marie Hamilton

Hazel Marie Hamilton

Dec 14, 2023

Hazel Marie Hamilton, age 80, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born March 7, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Sessions) Burley. Hazel graduated from Charlotte High School in 1961. Just a few short months after graduation she married Ronald...

Connie Elida Arnold

Connie Elida Arnold

Dec 13, 2023

Concepcion “Connie” Elida Arnold, age 70 of Charlotte, passed away on December 13, 2023, in Lansing. She was born on December 8, 1953, in Bexar, Texas, the daughter of Gabriel and Martha (Martinez) Lozano. Connie and her husband, Keith Arnold, raised their family on the farm in rural Charlotte. She retired from the State of Michigan after many years...

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