Local Obituaries
Max P. Wehr
Jul 29, 2019
Maxon Paul Wehr, age 92, of Charlotte, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Monday, July 29, 2019. Max was born March 21, 1927, in Charlotte the youngest child of Philip and Lula (Shumaker) Wehr. He grew up on the family farm and while in high school was selected drum major for the Charlotte High School Marching Band. He...
Barbara Earl Thomson
Jul 25, 2019
Barbara Earl Thomson, age 97, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home in Olivet. She was born August 7, 1921 in Dalhousie, India, the daughter of Edwin C. and Barbara Thurtell Earl. Her first years were spent in India where her father was a physical educator with the YMCA; throughout her life, her childhood in India was central...
Toni Louise Spurbeck
Jul 13, 2019
Toni Louise Spurbeck, of Lexington, Michigan passed away comfortably and in peace surrounded by those she loved Saturday morning, July 13, 2019. She was born June 23, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Lloyd and Irene (Forquer) Curtis. There was a myriad of things that brought Toni joy in life. When she and Ken were dating, they loved...
Mary Rose Mullings
Jul 3, 2019
Mary Rose Mullings, age 85, of Lansing, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Eaton Community Palliative Care with her family by her side. She was born February 27, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee the daughter of John H. and Lura Mae (Gouge) Payne, Mary was a true democrat in every sense of the word. She supported her political...
Katherine Sacker Rauch
Jul 1, 2019
Katherine Sacker Rauch, celebrated as Kalamazoo's 1980 New Year's Baby, died Monday, July 1, in Lansings Sparrow Hospital. Katie, 39, of East Lansing, was born Jan. 1, 1980, in Bronson Hospital. She attended St. Augustine School and was a 1998 graduate of Kalamazoo Hackett Central High School. She played on her schools' basketball, volleyball and soccer teams. She also...
Michael James Mcleod
Jun 27, 2019
Michael James McLeod, age 63, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 10, 1955, in Escanaba, MI the son of George and Anne (Shepeck) McLeod. Mike graduated from Fowlerville High School with the Class of 1973. On August 19, 1977, he married Julie Ann Estes. Mike was a...
Loretta Mae Wells
Jun 24, 2019
Loretta Mae Wells, age 76, of Potterville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 24, 2019, at her home. She was born August 29, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Lawrence and Mildred (Crawford) Hudson. Loretta spent most of her growing up years in Reynolds, White County, Indiana. She graduated from Reynolds High School in 1960. Loretta then went on...
Steven Rae Donley
Jun 14, 2019
Steven Rae Donley, age 78, of Potterville, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 26, 1940, in Charlotte the son of Otis and Nelda (Hawley) Donley. Steve graduated from Potterville High School in 1959. He went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Army....
Doris Jean Dildy
Jun 11, 2019
Doris J. Dildy, age 88, of Holt, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born May 2, 1931, in Martin, Tennessee the daughter of Jay and Rozelle (Bradbury) Smith. She retired after 30 years of dedicated service from Beemans Super Market. Doris also owned and operated Lansing Auto Brokers with her husband Hayes. She is survived by her...
Irene L. Tooker
Jun 10, 2019
Irene Louise Tooker a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed Monday, June 10, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Irene was born on March 26, 1941, in Gaylord, Michigan to Ephraim and Violet (Helwig) Brock. Irene was the cornerstone of her family and loved by all. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and the many family vacations they...
Doris L. Walker
Jun 9, 2019
Doris Lee (Rolfe) Walker was born April 18, 1946, in Charlotte, Michigan to Leslie and Edna (McDonald) Rolfe. Doris grew up in Charlotte and attended Charlotte High School graduating in 1964. The Charlotte High School library is where she met the love of her life, George Walker. They married July 10, 1965, and raised three daughters and had countless...
Ronald Lee Hanes
Jun 4, 2019
Ronald Lee Hanes, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2019. He was born May 8, 1962, in Fremont the son of Ronnald and Fern (Mumper) Hanes. Ron grew up in Muskegon before moving to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University. This is where he met his wife, Linda Lee Doty. They were married May 23, 1987....
Lona Denise Houston
May 26, 2019
Lona Denise Houston, age 72, of Olivet, passed away Sunday May 26, 2019, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born March 18, 1947, in Charlotte the daughter of Harold "Bud" and Betty (Owen) King. Lona graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1965. On July 22, 1978, she married the love of her life John R....
Michael Edward Smith
May 24, 2019
Michael E. "Smitty" Smith, age 67, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, at his home. He was born January 2, 1952, in Ferndale, MI the son of LeRoy and Dolores (Hageman) Smith. Smitty graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. He went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War....
Sylvia Esther Hamilton
May 13, 2019
Sylvia E. Hamilton, age 80, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services. She was born September 2, 1938, in St. James, MN the daughter of Clifford and Gunarda (Blackstad) Robinson. On April 12, 1958, she married David Hamilton in Minnesota. Together they raised their family on the family farm on...
Kim Renae Bruce
May 10, 2019
Kim Renae Bruce, age 60, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 24, 1959, in Beeville, Texas the daughter of Frederick and Angie (Wertz) Earl. Kim graduated from Charlotte High School in 1977. On August 11, 1979, she married her beloved soul mate and best friend, Randy...
Joy Lynn St. John
May 7, 2019
Joy L. St. John, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at her home. She was born October 14, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Bruce and Beatrice (Walker) Vrogindewey. Joy went on to graduate from Charlotte High School in 1964. Joy married her high school sweetheart, Richard St. John, at the Lawrence Avenue United...
Marian Ann Tirrell
May 4, 2019
Marian Ann Tirrell, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born October 17, 1930, in Bellevue the daughter of Fritz and Atha (Eldred) Gasser. Marian graduated from Bellevue High School in 1948. On September 10, 1950, she married the love of her life, Jack E. Tirrell. Marian was an...
Theodore Robert Marshall, Ii
Apr 30, 2019
Theodore Robert Marshall II, age 55, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born September 12, 1963 in Charlotte the son of Theodore and Margaret (Henderson) Marshall. Theodore was an avid reader throughout his entire life. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Theodore is survived by his children: Meghan Marshall, Matthew...
Lois Arlene Lavoy
Apr 29, 2019
Lois Arlene Lavoy, age 88, of Sumner, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. She was born March 6, 1931, in Spooner, WI the daughter of Leonard and Helen (Andrus) Campbell. Lois graduated from Cedar Lake Academy. She was a devoted long-time member of the Riverdale Seventh Day Adventist Church. Lois was a devoted...
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