Local Obituaries
Jo Jean Parks
May 19, 2021
Jo Jean Parks, age 67, of Olivet, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Rachel’s AFC in Holt, Michigan. Jo Jean was born in Battle Creek to Lester and Grace (Morehouse) Parks on March 23, 1954. Jo Jean was loved unconditionally by her family and reciprocated that same love back to them. She was a funny person and...
Linda Sue Garrison-Kehres
May 17, 2021
Linda Garrison-Kehres, age 75, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born August 16, 1945, in Eaton County the daughter of Carson and Evah (Rawson) Parr. Linda is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael Kehres; children: Tonya Keith of North Carolina, Christopher (Lynn) Garrison of Eaton Rapids; step-daughters: Kelly...
Dale George Hose
May 16, 2021
Dale George Hose, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born October 3, 1950, in Hastings, the son of Earl and Mildred (Leedy) Hose. Dale graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1969. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy....
Stuart Anderson
May 6, 2021
Stuart Lewis Anderson, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away at home on May 6, 2021. He was born to Lewis and Agnes “Maxine” (McCallum) Anderson on June 23, 1942 in Charlotte, MI being one of six children in a very close-knit family. Stuart attended school in Olivet where many friendships were formed that lasted his entire life. He...
Phyllis Jane Mcleod
May 6, 2021
Phyllis Jane McLeod, age 94, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Fairview Adult Foster Care in Grand Ledge, MI. Phyllis was born October 11, 1926 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Beulah (Kempter) Dever. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Elwood. Phyllis is survived by her children: Scott (Kathy), Martha (Richard) Neilsen, Brian (Jean), and...
Philip Francis Rooney
May 5, 2021
Philip “Phil” Francis Rooney, age 87 of Charlotte, passed away at his home on May 5, 2021. He was born in Hudson, Michigan on March 13, 1934 to Francis and Clara (Kellogg) Rooney. Phil’s childhood years were spent growing up and attending St Mary School in Jackson, Michigan where he graduated with the Class of ’52. He was married...
Jeanette Rooney
May 3, 2021
Jeanette Marie Rooney, age 64, of Charlotte, passed away May 3, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born August 2, 1956, in Shelton, Washington the daughter of Ralph and Virginia (Bliss) Landis. On January 1, 2004, she married Philip Timothy Rooney near her home in Shelton, Washington. Jeanette worked the majority of her life as a Certified...
Bruce Doig
May 2, 2021
Bruce Thomas Doig, age 59, of Nashville, passed away unexpectedly and entered into God’s eternal glory at his home on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born January 30, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan the son of Donald and Sarah (Bickler) Doig. Bruce graduated from Okemos High School with the class of 1980. On February 19, 2005, he married Kimberly...
Teddy Harvey Whipple
May 1, 2021
Teddy “Ted” Harvey Whipple, age 89, of Charlotte, lost his battle with dementia and heart issues at his home on May 1, 2021. He was born in Mason, Michigan to Olive Whipple. He went on to graduate from DeWitt High School in 1952. Ted had varied work experiences throughout his life. They consisted of managing a horse-riding stable near...
David Ammon
Apr 30, 2021
David Ammon, age 77, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born October 9, 1943, in Battle Creek the son of Lawrence and Bertha (Southworth) Sederlund. Dave graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1961. Soon after graduating, Dave honorably served his country in the United States...
Elizabeth Jane Griffin
Apr 26, 2021
Elizabeth Jane Griffin, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born February 13, 1947, in Charlotte the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Morrison) Young. Elizabeth graduated from Springport High School with the class of 1966. She married the love of her life Jon Griffin on...
Joyce W. Sergent
Apr 25, 2021
Joyce Willine Banks-Sergent of Charlotte, MI, passed from this earth and entered heaven on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Mrs. Sergent was born in Hastings, MI, to Robert “Bob” and Lell Victoria “Vicky” (Valondry) Banks. She married Dennis Sergent in Lansing, MI, and they lived in the Lansing area most of their lives. Joyce graduated from Maple Valley High School...
Richard Harvey Hillard
Apr 16, 2021
Richard Harvey Hillard, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born April 5, 1945, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Bob and Bernice (White) Hillard. Richard grew up in rural Eaton Rapids and Olivet. He graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1963. Richard was a devoted...
Linda Dawn Cervantes
Apr 6, 2021
Linda Dawn Cervantes, age 71, of Farwell, passed away at her home on April 6, 2021. She was born June 23, 1949, in Ionia the daughter of Frank and Dawn (Brooks) Maynard. She graduated from Potterville High School with the Class of 1968. Linda was a meticulous housekeeper and took great pride in caring for her family. She enjoyed...
Gloria Southward
Apr 6, 2021
Gloria Southward, age 88, with daughter, Nanette at her side, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Gloria was born in Albion, Michigan the daughter of Orville and Minnie (Sharp) Eishen. She graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1950. On August 1, 1950, soon after graduating from high school, she married Dale Southward. Together they farmed...
R. D. Crim
Apr 6, 2021
RD Crim, age 92, of Olivet, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born September 13, 1928, in River Junction, Florida the son of Vance and Ella Jane (Caldwell) Crim. RD and his family moved to Tennessee when he was just a boy. He attended country school in Tennessee. On...
Nina Mae Sober
Mar 30, 2021
Nina Mae Sober, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born August 29, 1939, in Williamston, the daughter of Gustav and Helen (Stevens) Foess. Nina graduated from Williamston High School with the Class of 1957. On June 29, 1957, she married Wayne Sober in Williamston. Nina adored her family and cherished each and every...
Evelyn E. Lynch
Mar 29, 2021
Evelyn E. (Zerfas) Lynch, age 89, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at her home with her son at her side. Evelyn was born in Allegan, MI on October 6, 1931, to George Henry and Elizabeth Katherine (Kipen) Zerfas. Evelyn graduated valedictorian from Springport High school in 1949. She attended Detroit Mercy College, Nazareth College and...
Claudia Kay Hyatt
Mar 27, 2021
Claudia Kay Hyatt, age 67, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born December 21, 1953, in Lansing, the daughter of Claude and Katherine (Stahelin) Reynolds. On June 11, 1999, she married Timothy Lester Hyatt in Hastings. Claudia enjoyed BINGO, traveling to the casino, listening to bluegrass music, and trips up north to enjoy...
Raymond Lee Church
Mar 24, 2021
Raymond Lee Church, age 74, of Clio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his home. He was born June 22, 1946, in Lansing, the son of George and Edna (Mills) Church. Ray graduated from Grand Ledge High School with the class of 1966. Soon after graduation he was drafted by the United States Army to serve in...
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