Local Obituaries

Nov 5, 2022

Jennifer Jo Wolf, age 49, of Lansing, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at her home. She was born October 13, 1973, in Lansing the daughter of Bruce and Anne (Carpenter) Allen. Jennifer graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1990. She cherished her family and always strived to be a good mother. Her family was...

Nov 3, 2022

Mary Ann (Hudson) Thomas was born November 25, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Elmer and Iva (Norris) Hudson. She peacefully passed away at her home in Bellevue on Thursday, November 3, 2022, with her family by her side. Mary graduated from Holt High School with the Class of 1957. On June 8, 1957, just four days after...

Nov 1, 2022

Dennis Gerald Hamm, age 69, of Olivet, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born August 5, 1953, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan the son of Gerald and Norene (Farmer) Hamm. Dennis graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1973.

Dennis is survived by...

Oct 30, 2022

Kathleen Viola Ingram, age 73, of Olivet passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 27, 1949, to George and Dora (Blaine) Harmon. Kathleen grew up and attended school in Olivet graduating with the class of ’68. In March of 1970, she married Stephen Ingram in Olivet.

Oct 26, 2022

Patricia Joan (Clemens) Van Skike, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, MI. She joyfully entered the presence of her Savior. Pat was born February 5, 1932, in Sturgis, one of six children, to Vernon and Marjorie (King) Wallick.

She met and fell in love with a...

Oct 19, 2022

David Lee Lehner, was born October 30, 1944 in Alma, Michigan, to Oren JR and Betty (Keller) Lehner. Dad departed from this life at his home on Wednesday evening, October 19, 2022 at the age of 77. Dad lived with his parents until the age of 11 years old. He then moved in with his Uncle Henry Keller and...

Oct 17, 2022

Richard “Dick” Edwin St. John, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at his home on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born July 10, 1944, in Edmore, Michigan, the son of Edwin and Cecelia (Bruner) St. John. Richard graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1962. He spent his collegiate years at...

Oct 12, 2022

Jason Edward Wahl, age 83, of Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Jason was born on January 24, 1939 in Jackson, Michigan to Howard and Betty (Piatt) Wahl. He spent his growing up years in Waterloo, Michigan, where he attended school and graduated. Jason married Patti Roth in Mason, Michigan, in 1985. They recently celebrated their 37th...

Oct 10, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Toews Trgina was born to Peter K. and Hattie Peters Toews on October 4, 1938, at North Star, Michigan. She passed away at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on October 10, 2022, at the age of eighty-four years.

Mary gave her heart to God and was baptized into the Church of God...

Sep 26, 2022

Victor Steven Braatz, age 68, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born August 20, 1954, in Lansing. Victor grew up in Charlotte and in his youth had a love for playing sports. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1972. After graduation he served his country in the Marine Corp and upon his honorable...

Sep 20, 2022

Mary June Harvey, age 99, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born October 9, 1922, in Marlow, Oklahoma the daughter of Junia and Laura Dell (Philbrook) Stevenson. Mary graduated from Enid High School in Enid, Oklahoma in 1940. Soon after graduating she enrolled at the Enid Business...

Sep 19, 2022

Kevin J. Edington, age 64, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born June 27, 1958, in Lansing the son of Max and Thelma (Bailey) Edington. On February 12, 1999, he married Donna V. Oakley. Kevin enjoyed watching NASCAR, scratching off lottery game tickets, visiting various casinos and collecting coins. He loved fishing on...

Sep 16, 2022

Jerrie Schulz, age 74, of DeWitt, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at her home.

In keeping with Jerrie's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Those desiring may make contributions in Jerrie's memory to their local Masonic Lodge or the charity of their choice.

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Sep 15, 2022

Morris "Buster" Edgerly of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on September 15, 2022, at the age of 80. Buster was born in Lakeview, Michigan, on April 14, 1942, to Hugh and Gladys (Fairbrother) Edgerly. Despite complications and additional health issues, he battled cancer for the last two years with courage...

Sep 15, 2022

Cirildo “Sid” Silvas, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born July 7, 1936, in New Braunfels, Texas, the son of Pedro and Felicitas (Rodriguez) Silvas. On June 21, 1958, he married Dora Inez Cardenas in Eaton Rapids. Family was everything to Sid. He was...

Aug 31, 2022

Wayne E. Potter, age 70, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born January 3, 1952, in Lansing the son of Gerald and Annabelle (Awrey) Potter. On August 12, 2007, he married Barbara L. Reynolds. Wayne enjoyed pitching horseshoes and spending time with his family. He loved to joke around with...

Aug 30, 2022

John Mark McLane, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away at his home. He was born July 28, 1959, in Charlotte the son of Carroll and Elberta (Luce) McLane. John graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1977. John was an outdoorsman in the truest sense of the word. He loved hunting, fishing, and off roading. He also...

Aug 29, 2022

David Hutchens Powers, age 76, of Charlotte passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dave was born on April 25, 1946 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte to William and Gertrude (Hutchens) Powers. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of ’64. After graduation, Dave joined the United States Armed Forces where he...

Aug 28, 2022

Patsy Lou Parsons, age 75, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born June 7, 1947, in Farmersville, Texas the daughter of Bryant and Vida Lou (George) Hill. Patsy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Patsy enjoyed camping, gardening,...

Aug 28, 2022

Randolph “Randy” Clark, age 67, of Springport, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born May 25, 1955, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont the son of Kenneth and Darlene (Sanderson) Clark. Randy graduated from Olivet High School in 1973. He then went on to attend Olivet College where he earned an associate degree. Randy faithfully served his country...