Local Obituaries
Walter Daniel Ottney
Oct 28, 2019
Walter Daniel Ottney, our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, papa, and friend to many, passed from this earth October 28, 2019, at the age of 79. Walter was born June 6, 1940, in a small farmhouse on Spicerville Highway just outside of Charlotte, the son of Daniel and Lilly (Little) Ottney. On October 21, 1961, Walter married Judith K. Davis...
Maryann Reuter
Oct 25, 2019
MaryAnn Reuter, age 100, went home to be with her Savior on October 25, 2019, while resting peacefully at home with family. Born on October 28, 1918, in Loyal, WI, she was one of twelve children, all of whom have passed before her. She is survived by her loving children, Diane Bayless (Bill) of Cross, SC, David Reuter (Kathleen)...
Mary M. Nordenbrock
Oct 13, 2019
Mary M. Nordenbrock, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. She was born November 14, 1932, in Harrison, Mich. to Asa and Mildred Carey. She started her formal education in a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Beaverton High School in 1950. She then moved to Flint, Mich. where she met a friend named Ida Williams and...
Linda S. Smith
Oct 13, 2019
Linda Powers Smith, of Duck Lake, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Linda had an almost lifelong association with Duck Lake starting at age five and becoming a permanent resident over 50 years ago. She relished the changing seasons at the lake and the beauty each provided. Linda was known for her beautiful smile...
Dolores Jane Kleinfelt
Oct 11, 2019
Dolores Jane Kleinfelt, age 86, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019, in Marshall. She was born November 11, 1932, in Battle Creek the daughter of John and Lana (Bracy) Crilly. Dolores graduated from Olivet High School in 1950. On February 16, 1951, she married William John Kleinfelt. Together Dolores and Bill owned and operated Kleinfelt Well Drilling...
Anthony Lane Schmidt
Oct 4, 2019
Anthony Lane Schmidt, peacefully passed away in the early hours of October 4, 2019, with his family by his side. Our dear son was born to us, Jon and Phyllis Schmidt, on January 29, 1986, in Alma, Michigan. His first nine years of childhood were spent in Gratiot County where he began his education at Countryside Christian School. On...
Carol Ann Taylor
Oct 3, 2019
Carol Ann "Mickey" Taylor, age 79, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 24, 1940, in Charlotte, the daughter of Jacob and Gladys (Root) Clever. Carol graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1958. On March 21, 1959, she married the love...
Amy L. Crowner
Oct 3, 2019
Amy Crowner, age 59, of Olivet, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 3, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1960, in Lansing. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1978. Soon after graduation, on July 22, 1978, she married Larry Crowner at St. Marys Catholic Church in Charlotte. Amy loved her family with a...
Ruth Harris
Sep 30, 2019
Classic car nostalgia took a hit on September 30, 2019, with the passing of Ruth Edna Harris, age 75, of Olivet. She was born August 4, 1944, in Battle Creek the daughter of Alton and Isabelle (Shaull) Harris. A lifelong fan of American muscle cars, she spent her last days enjoying her collectibles and classic car artwork - complete...
Jack K. Decker
Sep 29, 2019
Jack K. Decker, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1932, in Lansing, the son of Howard and Lettie (Knipe) Decker. On August 12, 1954, he married the love of his life, Donna Marie Barnes in Lansing. Jack faithfully served his country in the United...
Lowell J. Litwiller
Sep 27, 2019
Our dear father and grandfather, Lowell Jay Litwiller was born on September 2, 1933, to Emerson & Elizabeth Johnson Litwiller, at Middleton, Michigan. He peacefully passed away on September 27, 2019, at Mapleview Assisted Living, Ithaca, Michigan, reaching the age of 86 years. Dad grew up on a farm. He received his education in country schools. He was converted...
Ronald P. Andersen
Sep 20, 2019
Ronald Philip Andersen, age 77, of Olivet, was heaven bound on September 19, 2019, while coming home from worship band practice on his Harley Davidson. He was born February 10, 1942, in Charlotte to John Donald Crable and Dorothy Stocking. Ron went on to graduate from Bellevue High School in 1960. After graduation Ron proudly served his country in...
Elizabeth Faye Miller
Sep 18, 2019
Elizabeth Faye Miller, age 8 years, 4 months, and 26 days, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, as a result of an accident. She was born April 23, 2011, at the family home in Vermontville, the daughter of Nelson Leroy and Lois Ann (Hochstetler) Miller. Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Nelson and Lois Miller; siblings: Abigail Louise Miller,...
Caleb Leroy Miller
Sep 18, 2019
Caleb Leroy Miller, age 13 years, 2 months, and 14 days, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, as a result of an accident. He was born July 4, 2006, at the family home in Vermontville, the son of Nelson Leroy and Lois Ann (Hochstetler) Miller. Caleb is survived by his parents, Nelson and Lois Miller; siblings: Abigail Louise Miller,...
Fannie Mae Miller
Sep 18, 2019
Fannie Mae Miller, age 10 years, 10 months, and 15 days, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, as a result of an accident. She was born November 3, 2008, at the family home in Vermontville, the daughter of Nelson Leroy and Lois Ann (Hochstetler) Miller. Fannie is survived by her parents, Nelson and Lois Miller; siblings: Abigail Louise Miller,...
Peggy M. Bruce
Sep 11, 2019
Peggy Modena Bruce, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, formerly of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord very peacefully while at home surrounded by her family on Sept 11, 2019, following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 18, 1928 in Urbanette, Arkansas to Norine (Mills) Fink. Her family moved to Michigan when she was 8 years old....
Paula Penny Granger
Sep 5, 2019
Paula "Penny" Granger, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born April 7, 1949, in Charlotte the daughter of Robert and Marie (Uhl) Harmon. Penny was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word. She adored being together and was especially fond of her children and grandchildren. Penny...
Ellen Marie Mascho
Sep 4, 2019
Ellen M. Cortright Mascho, age 61, of Olivet, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, with her family by her side after a courageous hard-fought 11-year battle with cancer. She was born May 10, 1958, in Lansing the daughter of Kenneth and Jannette (Beale) Hayes. Ellen grew up in Eaton Rapids and graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1976....
Gertrude Trudie Swain
Aug 23, 2019
Gertrude M. "Trudie" Swain, age 95, of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 23, 2019, at Bickford Assisted Living in Lansing. She was born April 14, 1924, in Elysian, Minnesota the daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Murden) Swain. Trudies early years were spent in Minnesota. After her fathers death, Trudie and her family...
Kimberly V. Stults
Aug 22, 2019
Kimberly V. Stults, age 58, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Sebring, Florida, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 8, 1961, in Charlotte, Michigan to Dale and Betty (Fife) Barr. Kimberly graduated from Olivet High School. On November 12, 1983, she married Jack R. Stults. She had been a resident of Florida...
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