Local Obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

David K. Jackson, age 85, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on January 30, 2021. Dave was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 27, 1935. The family moved to Evart, Michigan where he graduated from high school, and then went on to graduate from Oakland City College in Indiana. Dave married Barbara K. Tomlinson in...

Jan 24, 2021

Zelma Irene (Short) Seiler was born August 29, 1927, to John A. and Martha (Wyse) Short, in Fulton County, Ohio. She passed away on January 24, 2021, in Gratiot County, Michigan at the age of 93. Zelma attended Archbold and Stryker schools and graduated from Archbold Public Schools with the class of 1945. Later she graduated from Ontario Mennonite...

Jan 12, 2021

Kyle Randale Kutskill, 32, passed away in Coalinga, CA on January 12, 2021. Kyle was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. Kyle is survived by: his parents Randy and Sue, his brother Kris (Katie), his Grandma Rose, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kyle grew up in Sterling Heights, Michigan on “Alderdale” where his neighbors became part of...

Jan 8, 2021

Kathleen S. Brooke, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born July 22, 1957, in Medina, Ohio the daughter of Russell and Marion (Means) Brooke. Kathleen is survived by her three siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. In keeping with Kathleen's wishes, cremation has taken place...

Jan 8, 2021

Richard V. Fender, age 94, of Sunfield, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 18, 1926, in Sebewa Township, Ionia County, MI the son of Melvin and Jennie (Cassel) Fender. Dick graduated from Sunfield High School with the class of 1944. He went on to serve his country in the...

Jan 3, 2021

Gary “Coach” Morrison of Olivet Michigan, (born November 15, 1934) passed away at his home in Lansing, MI, early Sunday morning January 3, 2021. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Earl Morrison and his mother, Estella Anna May (Hoover) Morrison. He is survived by Judith A. Morrison, his spouse of 62 years; his brother, Steven Morrison;...

Jan 3, 2021

Randy Robert Grundstrom, age 49, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born September 30, 1971, in Charlotte, the son of Randy and Diane (Leiter) Grundstrom. Randy graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1989. While in high school Randy excelled in both basketball and football. In basketball he...

Jan 2, 2021

Dec 31, 2020

Linnea Marie (Cedarstaff) Shaw of Charlotte, Michigan (November 2, 1947 – December 31, 2020) died unexpectedly in Lansing, Michigan. Linnea was preceded in death by her father, Burton Cedarstaff; her mother, Loreen (Chaffee) Cedarstaff; and her brother, Gerald Cedarstaff. She is survived by her siblings: Karen Hocking; David Cedarstaff (Judy); Thomas Cedarstaff (Valerie Balogh); and Diane Schneider (Robert); sister-in-law...

Dec 24, 2020

Brian Christopher Harag, age 32, of Chicago, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born November 6, 1988, in Lansing, the son of Brian Harag and Kristy Sherman. Brian was an amazing son and shining star to his grandparents. All of his aunts and uncles bided for time spent with him. He was a welcomed...

Dec 23, 2020

Rogene “Gene” D. Pefley, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born November 10, 1927, in Manistee, the daughter of Herbert and Florence (Knotts) Ringel. In 1947, Gene married Darwin Pefley in Syracuse, New York. Gene was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked to maintain a beautiful...

Dec 19, 2020

Barry Elbert Barnett, age 69, of East Leroy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born April 19, 1951, in Charlotte, the son of Adam and Ollie (Cole) Barnett. Barry graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1969. He worked as a millwright for Post Cereal in Battle Creek for...

Dec 18, 2020

Don C. Miller a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Don fought a long and courageous battle with bladder cancer, never complaining or asking for help. Don was born into this life on December 18, 1947 and passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on December 18, 2020 at 73 years of age, with...

Dec 17, 2020

Rose Dorothy Soule, age 95, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at her home. She was born January 10, 1925, in Lansing, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Cipo) Klasko. Rose graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1943. Soon after graduating, Rose went to work assisting in the war effort at a bomb manufacturing...

Dec 13, 2020

Mark R. Diller, born April 13, 1946, died December 13, 2020, at the age of 74 years, 8 months. He was a member of the Maple River Mennonite Church. He was the son of the late Amos H. and Fannie H. (Risser) Diller, and the husband of Thelma J. (Martin/Weaver) Diller. In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Dec 13, 2020

William (Bill) Joe Partridge, first born son of Seth William Partridge and Dorthy Orabell Partridge (neé Gillihan] of Charlotte, Michigan, passed to the home of his Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Bonnie Ellen Partridge, (neé Ackerson] of Portland, Michigan, his brother, Ronald Partridge and his wife Sharon...

Dec 12, 2020

Edith Mae Peters Rapson was born on August 11, 1932, in Gratiot County, Michigan to Alpha and Susie Peters. Edith went home to be with Jesus on December 12, 2020, at the Masonic Home in Alma, Michigan, reaching the age of 88 years. Mom grew up during a tumultuous era in a household of six children. This affected her...

Dec 10, 2020

Myrna Theresa Neufer, age 86, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. She was born November 10, 1934, in Bono, Ohio the daughter of Alfred and Francis (Garver) Cousino. On October 2, 1953, Myrna married Earl Neufer at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Myrna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Dec 8, 2020

Jack Raymond Ballard, age 90, of Charlotte, formerly of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. In keeping with Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place in Marion, Indiana at a later date.

Dec 6, 2020

Vicky Lynne Lettimore, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born July 11, 1950, in Lansing the daughter of Edward and Victoria Morse. Vicky graduated from Lansing Sexton High School with the class of 1968. On July 11, 1969, she married the love of her...