Local Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

Dianne June Webb, age 75, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born January 4, 1949, in Charlotte the daughter of Thomas and Alice (Smith) Mills. Dianne will always be remembered as being a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She adored her family and each and every one was precious in her...

Jul 9, 2024

Brandon Neil Ruthruff, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a short, brave fight with cancer. Brandon was born in Eaton Rapids on June 15, 1952, to Raymond and Sharon (Farrier) Ruthruff. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of ’70. Brandon was...

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Ellen Fenn, age 85, of Portland, Maine, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024. She was born January 1, 1939, in Charlotte, the daughter of George and Mary (Southworth) Fenn.

Mary Ellen graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1957 as the Salutatorian. She then went on to attend...

Jul 7, 2024

Richard Cornwell Fleming, age 92, of Olivet, died July 7, 2024, in Battle Creek. He was born March 10, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois the son of Robert and Helen (Cornwell) Fleming. Richard graduated from Bangor High School. On March 28, 1958, he married Elizabeth A. Nichols in Kalamazoo. Richard was a great proponent of education. He earned two doctorate...

Jul 3, 2024

Sheila K. (Wolf) Day, age 77, of Olivet, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a lengthy stay at Golden Days Adult Foster Care, which is lovingly owned and operated by her cousin. Sheila was raised in Springport and the community was very important to her. She was active in the Springport VFW where she served as President...

Jul 2, 2024

Kevin Lee Keller, age 60, of Eastpointe, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born March 16, 1964, in Pontiac the son of Jack and Janice (Grusnick) Keller. Kevin spent his entire life in the Metro-Detroit area. He graduated from Utica High School with the Class of 1982. Family...

Jul 1, 2024

Arletta Joan Lahr, age 79, of Charlotte, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born November 25, 1944, in Charlotte, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Murray) Lewis. On May 23, 1963, she married Michael Lahr in Charlotte. Together they created a beautiful legacy centered around their loving family. Arletta and...

Jun 28, 2024

Richard Frederick Bowers, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Mission Point Nursing Center in Belding MI. Richard was born November 27, 1935, in Battle Creek, the son of William R. and Phyllis (Barnes) Bowers. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and member of South Church in Lansing.

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Jun 25, 2024

Edward Jay Haynes was born to Russell and Edna (Harms) Haynes on November 10, 1949 in Alma, Michigan. He peacefully passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer.

Dad’s childhood was spent on the family farm near Middleton, Michigan. He received his education at the local...

Jun 19, 2024

My dear husband, our father, and grandpa quietly left us in the early morning hours of June 19, 2024.

Born on October 20, 1953, to Maynard and Norma (Diller) Litwiller, Van was the youngest of six children. He spent his entire life on the farm where he grew up. For a few years he attended the Smith...

Jun 13, 2024

Tara Ann VanLuven, age 45, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born January 2, 1979, in Charlotte the daughter of Jerrold and Marilyn (Hickey) Gilding. Tara graduated from Charlotte High School in 1997. On October 13, 2012, she married Steven VanLuven at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Tara...

Jun 12, 2024

Latricia “Trish” Varney left her earthly body and went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on June 12th, 2024.

Trish was born on July 7th, 1956 to Robert and Marilyn Bender. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1974 and went on to become a dental assistant. With farming in her blood, Trish...

Jun 11, 2024

Duane Robert Lewis, age 76, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born June 18, 1947, in Charlotte the son of Robert and Ruth (Murray) Lewis.

Duane graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1965. He retired after...

Jun 8, 2024

Patricia Yvonne Koos, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born June 16, 1938, the daughter of Robert and Viola (Groom) McConnell. Pat graduated from Potterville High School in 1956. Just a few weeks after graduating from high school on August 17, 1956, she married...

Jun 7, 2024

Ronald Clyde Hamilton, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family around him in the early hours of Friday, June 7, 2024, at Moore’s Adult Foster Care. He was born June 8, 1941, in Lansing, MI, to Clyde Herbert and Laura (Lovejoy) Hamilton. Ron graduated with the class of ’59 from Charlotte High School. On July 2,...

Jun 5, 2024

Robert Lewis Edick Sr., age 85, of Port Richey, Florida formerly of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born July 22, 1938, in Charlotte the son of Clarence and Leda (Kiester) Edick. Bob graduated from Springport High School with the class of 1956. Bob proudly served in the United States Army. On January 1, 1961, he...

May 30, 2024

Charles L. Smith, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born September 4, 1942, in Lansing the son of Louis and Edwina (Aldrich) Smith. Charlie went on to graduate from Potterville High School with the class of 1961. While in high school he enjoyed football and playing in the marching band. Charlie...

May 30, 2024

Charles Logan Garrison II, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his precious family by his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing. He was born June 4, 1942, in Lansing the son of Charles and Joyce (Bailey) Garrison. Chuck graduated from Charlotte High School in 1960. On December 1, 1962, he married Sandra...

May 26, 2024

Murphy Shelby Mathews, age 86, passed away on May 26th, 2024.

Murphy was born September 26th, 1937, in Brewton, Alabama to Shelby and Charlotte (Durden) Mathews. He attended Graceland University and went on to graduate from Saginaw Valley State University. He married Mary Lee Mathews in 1959 and they settled in Midland, Michigan and later...

May 13, 2024

Bonetta Lee Wesenberg Smith was born to Alonzo and Ruby (Litwiller) Wesenberg on June 2, 1939, at Alma, Michigan. She departed this life on May 13, 2024, at Maple View Retirement Community. She traveled the pathway of life three weeks short of 85 years.

At the age of seven, a baby sister joined their family,...