Local Obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

Donna Marie Cole, age 86, went to join her Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at her home in Olivet, Michigan. Donna was born May 11, 1938, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Donald and Phyllis Strachan. She graduated from Barnard High School in South Dakota with the class of 1956.

Donna worked as a hostess in a restaurant in Rapid City,...

Feb 19, 2025

Judith Ann LaPoint, age 74, passed away peacefully at home in Bellevue, Michigan, on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Judy, was born on July 4, 1950, in Pontiac, Michigan. She embarked on her educational journey at Brandon High School in Ortonville, from which she graduated in 1968. Judy continued her pursuit of knowledge, earning a Bachelor's Degree...

Feb 18, 2025

Kevin Braithwaite, age 70, passed away February 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Lloyd and Joyce Braithwaite, Kevin was raised in Charlotte, Michigan, and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1972. He went on to earn a degree from Michigan State University with honors. In 1988, he welcomed his daughter, Kaitlin, with whom he shared a...

Feb 18, 2025

Charles Atlee Anderson II, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born January 25, 1955, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of Charles and Dortha (Pennington) Anderson. Chuck graduated from Charlotte High School in 1973. After graduation he attended Lansing Community College and earned his Associate’s degree. On May 19, 1984, he married Laurie...

Feb 12, 2025

Donna Mae (Sundstrom) Johnson passed away on February 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Leonard Johnson. They are now dancing together in heaven. Donna was a devoted mother to her children Cathy Roberts, Dan (Katherine) Johnson, Linda (David) Prevo, Tom Johnson and beloved grandmother and...

Feb 9, 2025

Theresa Claire Young Beckett (Tedi) went home to be with her gracious and loving Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Stoneleigh Residence in Lansing. Tedi was born December 9, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas, to Betty Jo and Paul Curtis Vaught. She was later blessed with a wonderful step-father, Philip Allen Young. She married Clifford Leroy Beckett on May...

Feb 3, 2025

Barbara Jean LeSeney, age 83, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing. She was born March 8, 1941, in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Biron and Margaret (Patrick) Lavengood. Barb graduated from Charlotte High School in 1959. During her school years she enjoyed working at the Eaton Theater where she was affectionately known...

Feb 2, 2025

Cheryl Lee Sage, age 79, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born July 26, 1945, in Lansing, the daughter of Gerald and Bette (Convis) Emede. Cheryl graduated form Charlotte High School with the Class of 1963. In her younger years she loved spending time riding and racing motorcycles. The Chevy Corvette was always...

Jan 11, 2025

Lloyd Herman Simmons, age 80, of Dowling, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born October 5, 1944, in Little Fork, Minnesota, the son of Hugh and Dorothy (Fiedler) Simmons. Lloyd attended Hastings Schools and graduated from Hastings High School. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged after several years...

Jan 10, 2025

Philip Bernard Micheletti, age 72, of Dimondale, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born January 20, 1952, in Astoria, New York the son of Philip and Janet (Boehm) Micheletti. He graduated from Powell Memorial High School in Astoria. Phil adored his family and loved spending time together with them. He enjoyed...

Jan 7, 2025

Kathi Jean Hicks, age 67, passed from this earth into the loving arms of Jesus on January 7, 2025. She was born to Darrell Hicks and Virginia (Hisler) Hicks on November 12,1957, in Clearwater, Florida. Kathi attended school in Potterville and later at Eaton Intermediate School in Charlotte, MI. She worked at McDonalds and Peckham Industries for many years....

Jan 5, 2025

John “Jack” Allen, age 84, of Charlotte, was welcomed home into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born May 27, 1940, in Owosso, Michigan the son of Robert and Blanche (Gurden) Allen. Jack graduated from Owosso High School and went on to attend GM Tech where he earned his Bachelors Degree in...

Jan 2, 2025

David Leroy VerPlank, age 66, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born March 23, 1958, in Charlotte, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Imes) VerPlank. David attended Olivet Schools where he went on to graduate from high school. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. Whether it was hunting, fishing, mushrooming, gardening, or grilling, David...

Jan 2, 2025

Carol Catherine Wood, age 83, of Potterville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born September 2, 1941, in Chandler Branch, West Virginia, the daughter of William and Dora Conn. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was one of the most selfless and giving people one could ever...

Jan 1, 2025

Noah E W Hanning was born January 1, 2025 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing and quietly slipped away into Jesus’s arms the same day.

Noah is survived by his mother, Tara McClure-Hanning, uncles Caleb, Dakota, Leo and Keme McClure, aunts, Kyara McClure, Allie (Jeremy) Gallagher, Kaitlyn (Dalton) Butler, grandparents, Christy McClure, Leo McClure,...

Dec 23, 2024

Alfrava Marie Latham, age 87, of Charlotte was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Marie D. (Duever) Latham. Alfrava taught English-Literature in Charlotte for over 50 years. She loved her students and providing...

Dec 22, 2024

Raymond Howard Wardwell, age 93, of Portland, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. Raymond was born on October 5, 1931, in Lansing, MI, to Cedric and Arlene (Swift) Wardwell. He graduated from Potterville High School with the class of ’50. After graduation, Raymond joined the United States Army where he...

Dec 21, 2024

Richard (Dick) Dart Otto, age 76, of Olivet, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, December 21, 2024 unexpectedly. He was born July 12, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan the son of Thomas and Doris (Schultz) Otto. Richard graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit with the class of 1967. On March 29, 1969, Richard married Lynda E. Jones in Detroit,...

Dec 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Edmond Boucher, age 71, on December 11, 2024, due to post-surgical complications. Dan was born on April 3, 1953, in Escanaba, MI, to the late Wayne and Donna (Gallagher) Boucher.

A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Dan will...

Dec 7, 2024

Mark Joseph Boehmer, age 61, of Olivet, Michigan, passed away on December 7, 2024. Mark was born on August 31, 1963, in Charlotte, Michigan to Earl W. and Thela A. (DeLong) Boehmer. He was a loving husband and devoted father to Kevin Boehmer and Ashley (Max) Neubauer, and a proud grandfather to Brantley.

Mark graduated...