Lonny Gardner Mascho

Lonny Gardner Mascho, age 65, of Olivet, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at his home. He was born November 28, 1952, in Edmore the son of LeRoy and Shirley (Gilbert) Mascho. He grew up in McBride and graduated from Edmore High School in 1970. Following his graduation, he moved to Detroit to attend the Detroit Barber College. Lonny was a talented barber and enjoyed the many friends he made cutting hair throughout the years. He also worked as a Quartermaster for the Eaton County Sherriffs Department for 25 years, retiring in 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Lonny enjoyed fishing, dirt track racing, bowling, golfing, and cooking. Lonny was a passionate Detroit Sports fan and U of M fan. He stuck with them through thick and thin. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was a Life Member of the Charlotte VFW Post 2406. Lonny is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughters: Lindsay Mascho of Charlotte, Chelsey (Benjamin) Cook of Lake Odessa; step-sons: Tim (Mary) Cortright of Olivet, Jordan (Angie Stinson) Cortright of Olivet; grandchildren: Kaley, Madelyn, Tessa, Drew, Chloe, and Christopher Cortright; mother, Shirley Mascho of Edmore; siblings: Larry (Char) Mascho of Saranac, Sherry (Mitch) Snyder of Stanton, Shelly (Mike) Bailey of Stanton, mother-in-law, Jannette Hayes of Eaton Rapids; brother-in-law, Steve (Mary Ann) Hayes of Charlotte; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 11 A.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions in Lonnys memory to the American Diabetes Association or Gift of Life.