Local Obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Charles Frederick McAllen, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away in Lansing on August 2, 2023. He was born on February 6, 1951, to Gordon and Neoma (Burden) McAllen in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated with the class of ’70 from Olivet High School, and was a life-long resident of Eaton County.

During Charlie’s growing up...

Jul 29, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Linda Hamm Davis, age 72, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Chelsea, Michigan. Linda was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on May 10, 1951, the first of four children to Gerald and Norene (Farmer) Hamm.

She graduated from Olivet High School in 1969. Attending Michigan State University, she completed a...

Jul 26, 2023

Raymond Harold Black, age 78, of Charlotte, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born February 9, 1945, in Rolla, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Zola (Bartlett) Black. When Ray was young the family moved to Charlotte. He graduated from Charlotte High School with...

Jul 25, 2023

Phyllis Jean Rhoades, 76, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born on August 10, 1946, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Leon and Gladys (Lamoreaux) Mathias. On February 23, 1974, she married William (Bill) Rhoades, and together in their 49 years of marriage, had two sons,...

Jul 25, 2023

Richard Duane Foster passed away Tuesday, July 25th at the age of 89. Richard was born April 8, 1934, to Bert Ray and Frances Helen (Ritter) Foster in Lansing, MI.

After living in Saginaw for a short time, the family moved to the Lansing area where he attended Valley Farms Elementary School, Pattengill Jr. High,...

Jul 23, 2023

Gwendolyn Jeanne Dieter, age 66, of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born June 9, 1957, in Brookville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward and Erma (Bigley) Cyphert. Jeanne married the love of her life, Jason Dieter, on May 31, 1996. Together they cherished the next 27 years they...

Jul 22, 2023

Larry Alber, departed this world Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born November 14, 1945, he grew up in Manchester, Michigan. He is preceded in death by both parents, Earl and Erma Alber of Manchester and his only brother Lynn of North Adams Michigan. He is survived by three beloved dogs, and his wife Pat, of Charlotte, MI. They have been...

Jul 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that our son, brother, uncle, and friend, Joshua Loren Ross, has unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 44.

Josh was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 17, 1979, to Larry and Sandra Ross (Simpson). As a young boy, Josh carried...

Jul 21, 2023

Wendell Elwood Frantz, age 94, of Charlotte, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born December 18, 1928, in Hastings, the son of Royal and Rosa (Smalley) Frantz. Wendell was raised in Sunfield and graduated from Sunfield High School with the Class of 1948. On...

Jul 21, 2023

Jerry E. Goodrich, age 91, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born April 25, 1932, in Benton Township the son of Fay and Lucille (Kaplinger) Goodrich. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1950. He married Sue Ann Hale on May 1, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana....

Jul 14, 2023

Wayne D. Komejan, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born September 28, 1946, in Zeeland, Michigan, the son of Jason and Beatrice (Zwiers) Komejan. Wayne graduated from Zeeland High School in 1964. While growing up in Zeeland, Wayne’s family owned and operated the Coliseum Roller...

Jul 12, 2023

Terry Lee Ranshaw Sr. (77) of Charlotte Michigan, passed away on July 12th, 2023. He was the son of LaRoy Ranshaw and wife Millie, of Charlotte, both who are deceased.

Terry was proud to be the Chief of Police in Sunfield, MI. His death has now ended a lifetime of passion and dedication to the...

Jul 10, 2023

Carl Keith Miller, age 87, of Olivet, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at his home. He was born January 24, 1936, in Utica, Michigan, the son of George and Paula (Hafner) Miller. After high school he attended trade school for four years where he studied carpentry. On July 2, 1960, he married the love of his life, Joyce...

Jul 9, 2023

Jeffery Allan Hellrung, age 43, of Potterville, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born March 5, 1980, in Lansing, the son of Kenneth and Alice (Conner) Hellrung. Jeff graduated from Lansing Everett High School. Jeff cherished his family and especially adored his son, Jeffery. He was known for his honesty, easy going personality, and willingness to help...

Jul 8, 2023

Melba L. French, age 96, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born March 2, 1927, in Dothan, Alabama the daughter of Wade and Lonny (Smith) Lee. Melba was a hard worker all of her life. She could often be found working in the kitchen or cleaning her home. She always saw to it...

Jul 8, 2023

Joan C. (Lininger) Kreager, born to Harvey and Evelyn (Owen) Lininger on October 1st 1944, in Mason, Michigan, passed away on July 8, 2023, to be with her beloved best friend and spouse, Carl A. Kreager.

She is survived by her two daughters; Lisa (Richard) O'Hara and Michelle (Ringsmuth) Kreager and three step children.

Jul 5, 2023

Steven Sung Min Ballou, age 37, of Grand Ledge, passed away in the loving care of his family on July 5, 2023, as a result of a ruptured brain aneurysm. He was born October 2, 1985, in Taejeon, South Korea. Steve is the son of Blair and Martha (Young) Ballou and brother of Nick Sung Ho Ballou. He is...

Jul 5, 2023

Darryl Lee Hale, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born December 14, 1946, in Charlotte, son of Donald and Edith (Wonser) Hale. Darryl graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1965. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated...

Jul 1, 2023

Terry N. Pitcher, age 65, of Bellevue passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was born September 2, 1957, in Wyandotte, Michigan the son of Edwin Pitcher and Mary (Krusell) Hadley. Terry grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School. He went on to work at General Motors in Lansing and retired after 30 years of service....