Local Obituaries
John J. Harris
Sep 12, 2024
John James Harris, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2024, reaching the age of 62 years old. John was born in Charlotte, to Richard and Sally Harris on January 2, 1962. He spent his growing-up years in the Charlotte community and graduated from Potterville High School with the Class...
Retta J. Mcneil
Sep 5, 2024
Retta J. McNeil, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born March 5, 1939, in Royal Oak, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse and Doris (Walker) Cundiff. She graduated from Dondero High School and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Education from Western Michigan University. She...
Florence Jannette Davids
Sep 4, 2024
Florence Jannette Davids, age 65, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born August 25, 1959, in Charlotte, the daughter of Donald and Florence (Smith) Davids. Flo loved her family with a deep devotion. She adored her son, Presten, and always beamed when he was the topic of conversation. Flo had a huge heart...
Doris Thornton
Sep 2, 2024
Doris (Young) Thornton, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at home surrounded by those she loved. She was born October 6, 1930, at the family home in Sunfield, Michigan the daughter of Devilo and Letha (Guy) McDiarmid. Doris was a devoted Christian and member of the Assemblies of God her entire life. Her...
Shannon Denise Saurbek
Sep 1, 2024
Shannon Denise (Miller) Saurbek, age 57, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born in Lansing on April 17, 1967, to Jack and Sharon Miller. Shannon attended Charlotte Public Schools and graduated from High School with the class of ’86. She married Mark Saurbek on October 10,...
James Lewis Young
Aug 30, 2024
James (Jim) Lewis Young of Charlotte was reunited with his daughter Dana, on her second year of passing, Friday, August 30, 2024. James (Jim) was born December 30, 1941, in Lansing to his parents Floyd and Leone (Pierce) Young. He graduated from Easten High School, then worked for Sparrow Hospital before being drafted into the Army during Vietnam, where...
Charles Owen Klaiss
Aug 27, 2024
Charles Owen “Charlie” Klaiss, our fearless leader, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born March 7, 1939, in Charlotte the son of Donald Owen and Ila Leona (Shumaker) Klaiss. Charlie was a man of many talents and the life of the party. He was always ready with a joke to lighten...
Harry F. Stanton
Aug 25, 2024
Harry F. Stanton, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Harry was born in rural Bellevue on July 13, 1934, the son of Asa and Alfaretta (Dingman) Stanton. Harry graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1953. On June 26, 1954, he married Dorene Adeline Carey at...
Carol Ann Carpenter
Aug 21, 2024
Carol Ann Carpenter, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born June 26, 1938, in Charlotte the daughter of Rholland and Cora (Bowser) Carpenter. Carol graduated from Potterville High School and then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and later her Master's...
Debora Irene Bisel
Aug 9, 2024
Debora Irene Bisel, age 73, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at U of M Health Sparrow in Lansing. She was born August 7, 1951, in Charlotte, the daughter of Melvin and Donna (Barrett) Bisel. Deb graduated from Charlotte High School. In her free-time she enjoyed crafting, baking, being on the water fishing, and gardening. Her favorite...
Judith Luverne Good
Aug 8, 2024
Judith LuVerne (Swick) Good, age 96, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Island City Assisted Living in Eaton Rapids. She was born May 12, 1928, to Wyler Kear and Bernus Edyth (Mollenkopf) Swick at home on the family farm near Convoy, Ohio. She graduated from Tully-Convoy High School in 1946 being Valedictorian of the class and...
Marjorie Lorraine Heisler
Aug 7, 2024
Marjorie Lorraine Fuller-Heisler, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born May 18, 1931, in Lee Township, Calhoun County, Michigan to Clifford and S. Maybell (Wythe) Fuller. Marge graduated from Walton Township Unit School in 1949. On October 8, 1950, she married Cecil Heisler Jr., at her...
Robert Allen Duke
Aug 3, 2024
Robert Allen Duke, age 59, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home. He was born December 29, 1964, in Merkel, Texas, the son of Randall and Jaqueline (Taylor) Duke. On October 7, 2007, he married Rosemary June Wells. Rob was a hardworking man his entire life. He really enjoyed his work with Al’s...
David Dean Wolcott
Aug 3, 2024
David Dean Wolcott, age 58, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born November 29, 1965, in Charlotte. He went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1984. On April 20, 1992, he married Brenda Kay Hackworth. Dave was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and did...
Leona Charlene Canfield
Aug 1, 2024
Leona Charlene Canfield, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born December 3, 1947, in Battle Creek the daughter of Robert and Reva (Swick) Pierce. Leona was raised on the family farm near Nashville, Michigan. Her growing up years were very precious to her and she cherished the many memories that were...
Thelma Louise Mayhew
Jul 29, 2024
Thelma Louise Mayhew, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born February 25, 1938, in Anna, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle McLane. At the age of 4 years, the family moved to Eaton County where she attended Olivet schools. Growing up on the family farm was special to Thelma with...
Charles E. Cook
Jul 25, 2024
Charles Eugene “Chuck” Cook entered this world at 5:30 A.M. February 27, 1938, the son of William Richard Cook and Sadie Cornelius Cook in Hannibal, Missouri. He peacefully passed away and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2024. On May 3, 1965, Chuck married Sharon Fields in Detroit, Michigan. Together...
Melodie Ann Barber
Jul 20, 2024
Melodie Ann (Mallison) Barber, age 55, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. She was born April 13, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan to George l. and Patrica (LeMire) Mallison. She attended Grand Ledge High School graduating in 1987. She then attended Grand Valley State University, graduating with a BS...
Patty Wahl
Jul 19, 2024
Priscilla “Patty” Wahl, age 83, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Divine Nest Assisted Living in Leslie, MI, under hospice care. Patty was born in Detroit on April 21, 1941, to Stephen and Mary (Pepa) Roth. She graduated from Cooley High School. After graduating, Patty joined the US Air Force where she faithfully...
Clyde Herbert Hamilton, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
Clyde Herbert Hamilton Jr., age 81, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born June 7, 1943, in Lansing, the son of Clyde and Laura (Lovejoy) Hamilton. On April 12, 1964, Clyde married Janet A. McNair. Clyde spent the majority of his career working for General Motors in Lansing. When he wasn’t at work, he...
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