Local Obituaries
Joan Fosket
Oct 12, 2020
Joan Barbara (Cornelius) Fosket, a loving mother, wife, sister and friend passed away peacefully, with family at her side, October 12th 2020. Joan, age 88, was born February 4th 1932, to William and Beulah Cornelius in Lansing Michigan. She was raised, primarily, in Charlotte, Michigan and graduated from Charlotte high school in 1950, where she ran around with her...
Kimberly Jo Bankhead
Oct 2, 2020
Kim Bankhead, 50, of Ypsilanti, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at her home last week. Kim was the daughter of Judy Behnke MacInness and David Bankhead. Kim graduated from Charlotte High School and Michigan State University. After college, Kim moved to Ann Arbor where she worked in the Mortgage Lending industry for over 25 years. She made many friends who...
Leah Mae Sparks
Oct 2, 2020
Leah Mae Sparks, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully of Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born May 13, 1933, in Charlotte the daughter of Fred and Winifred (Carter) King. Leah graduated from Olivet High School in 1951. On October 11, 1952, she married the love of her life D. Charles Sparks. Leah had a true servant’s heart....
Timothy A Wireman
Sep 30, 2020
Timothy Allen Wireman, age 50, of Springport, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born November 14, 1969, in Marshall the son of Homer and Barbara (Cousino) Wireman. On November 17, 1990, Tim married the love of his life Vicki Ann VanSloten in Grand Ledge. Tim was a true outdoorsman that always...
Mary Jane Carrier
Sep 29, 2020
Mary Jane Carrier, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020. She was born March 29, 1957, in Detroit, the daughter of Emil and Saraphine (Destrampe) LaPlante. Mary graduated from Riverview High School with the class of 1975. On January 21, 1977, she married Samuel Thomas Carrier Jr. in Trenton, MI. Mary enjoyed quilting, collecting rocks, and...
Roger Gates
Sep 28, 2020
Roger Alan Gates, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 28, 2020. He was born September 25, 1944, in Charlotte the son of Robert and Catherine (Storr) Gates. Roger graduated from Charlotte High School. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return from the...
Bryan Junior Vanskike
Sep 24, 2020
Our family mourns the death of Bryan Junior Van Skike, who died on September 24, 2020, in Sturgis, Michigan. He was 92 years old. Bryan was born at home in Holliday, Missouri on October 25, 1927, delivered by the doctor who arrived in a horse and buggy. His parents were Reva Smith Van Skike and Harry Bryan Van Skike....
Louis J Haley
Sep 21, 2020
Louis J Haley, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was born August 26, 1932, in Charlotte to John Joseph and Bernice (Woodman) Haley. On January 9, 1954, he married the love of his life Gaynell Ruth Wonser in Charlotte. Louis proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Edna Shirley Vansplintern
Sep 18, 2020
Edna S. VanSplintern, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born October 7, 1931, in Lansing, the daughter of James and Ethel (Allen) Symonds. When Edna was a young girl the family moved to Fife Lake. Her childhood years were very happy times...
Clyde Arthur Fox
Sep 14, 2020
Clyde “Art” Fox, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born March 3, 1930, in Vermontville, the son of Clyde and Ruth Fox. Art graduated from Charlotte High School in 1948. On March 3, 1950, he married Marilyn Jean Shiels in Charlotte. Art managed the Shell Station, Lansing Street Mobile, and Farmers Gas...
Albert Startup
Sep 11, 2020
Albert B. Startup, age 96, of Charlotte passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 11, 2020. Al was born July 1, 1924, in Royal Oak. Immediately after high school, in 1941, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Soon after enlisting in the Navy, the country became involved in World War II. During his...
Bonnie Marie Jones
Sep 10, 2020
Bonnie Marie Jones, age 78, of Olivet, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born August 12, 1942, in Clarion, Pennsylvania the daughter of Paul and Alice (Freebourn) Clinger. On July 26, 1963, in Clarion, Pennsylvania, Bonnie married the love of her life Robert E. Jones. Bonnie was a...
Sandra Jean Miller
Sep 8, 2020
Sandra Jean Miller, age 73, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home September 8, 2020. She was born May 8, 1947, the daughter of Orlo and Allison (McDaniel) Taylor in the original Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Sandra graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1965. On January 29, 1966, she married Alfred “Wes” Miller...
Sharon Kaye Bayes
Aug 25, 2020
Sharon Kaye Bayes, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born May 2, 1942, in Charlotte the daughter of Carson and Eva (Rawson) Parr. Sharon graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1960. In 1987, Sharon married David L. Houghton in Hawaii. Sharon was one of the most loving and...
Douglas T. Holden
Aug 22, 2020
Dr. Douglas Tripp Holden, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was born October 20, 1936, in Battle Creek the son of Max W. and Gladys D. (Wells) Holden. Dr. Holden was a great proponent of education. He was educated at the University of Michigan where he received his B.A., then went on to...
Steven Richard Siler
Aug 20, 2020
Steven “Steve” Richard Siler departed this world peacefully on August 20, 2020 after a lengthy battle with colon cancer. Steve was born on September 27, 1967, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Richard (Rick) and Cathy (Hoag) Siler. Steve lived much of his youth in South Haven, Michigan where he earned the distinction of Eagle Scout and graduated from high...
Douglas Cecil Heisler
Aug 11, 2020
Douglas C. Heisler, age 64, of Springport, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 26, 1956, in Charlotte the son of Cecil Jr. and Marjorie (Fuller) Heisler. Doug graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1975. On September 13, 1975, Doug married the love of...
Mary Darlene Griffin
Aug 10, 2020
Mary Darlene Griffin, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 18, 1938, in Battle Creek the daughter of Leon and Fern (Mitchell) Pierce. On August 1, 1970, Mary married Ion M. Griffin in Olivet. Mary was employed in housekeeping at Olivet College for 27 years, where...
Shirley Sleight
Aug 9, 2020
Shirley Elaine Sleight, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday August 9, 2020. She was born April 10, 1927, in Walton Township the daughter of Ira and Reva (Maybe) Smith. Shirley graduated from Maple Valley High School with the class of 1945. On July 28, 1946, Shirley married Charles “Joe” Sleight...
Quentin Roy Bartlett
Aug 8, 2020
Quentin Roy Bartlett, age 27, of Charlotte, was taken from us on August 8, 2020, much too soon. He was born February 23, 1993, in Lansing the son of Quentin and Claudia (Dymond) Bartlett. Quentin graduated from Charlotte High School in 2011. He had a great personality that would light up the room. People were drawn to his warm...
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