Local Obituaries
Julia June Weaver
Oct 24, 2017
Julia J. Weaver, age 95, of Charlotte passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born June 24, 1922 in Charlotte the daughter of Paul and Lenore (Edmond) Grier. On June 20, 1947 she married the love of her life Harold S. Weaver. Julia was a person who was devoted to her family, community...
Ernest Leroy Mike Nelson
Oct 21, 2017
Ernest "Mike" Nelson, age 100, of Olivet passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Marshall. He was born October 27, 1916, in Olivet, the son of James Ira and Mina Elizabeth (Boyd) Nelson. Mike graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1934. He then attended Michigan State University. On July 16, 1939,...
Charles R. Pete Stults
Oct 15, 2017
Charles R. "Pete" Stults of Charlotte, MI, age 91, passed away on Sunday Oct. 15, 2017 at his residence under the loving care of his family. Pete was born November 11, 1925 in Lansing the son of Orma R. and Hilda (McConnell) Stults and was a lifelong resident of Eaton County. He was a 1943 Graduate of Olivet High...
Rosalie Adeline Litwiller
Oct 15, 2017
Rosalie Adeline (Gearig) Litwiller was born to Albert and Beatrice (Perdew) Gearig on February 18, 1929 at home near Ithaca, Gratiot County Michigan. She peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Oct. 15, 2017 at her home in Middleton, Michigan reaching the age of 88 years. She enjoyed her childhood at home with her sister on the...
Ada Jane Stewart
Oct 14, 2017
Ada Jane Stewart, age 92, of Bellevue passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services in Charlotte. She was born February 27, 1925 in Locke Township, Ingham County, Michigan the daughter of James Henry and Flossie Ada (Dunckel) Maxwell. Ada graduated from Williamston High School with the Class of 1942. On June 19,...
John Mar Palacios
Oct 10, 2017
John Mar Palacios, age 60, of Lansing, formerly of Olivet passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born January 30, 1957 in Eaton Rapids the son of Refugio and Petra (Ledesma) Palacios. John was a talented handyman and enjoyed helping others around the community with his many skills. He worked for many years at the Olivet Public Schools...
Marja A. Hendrick
Oct 9, 2017
Marja Annikki Hendrick, age 68, of Olivet passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 26, 1949 in Vantaa, Finland. Marja worked as the librarian at Olivet College for over 30 years. She is survived by her daughter Kerry "Elle" Hendrick of Olivet. Marja was preceded in death...
Sharon A. Roiter
Oct 5, 2017
Sharon A. (Powers) Roiter of Charlotte, Michigan, age 76, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital after a short illness. Sharon was born August 11. 1941 in Charlotte the daughter of Robert N. and Florence E. (King) Powers and had lived most of her life in Brookfield Township except for a short time in Charlotte. She...
Earl M. Boehmer
Oct 1, 2017
Earl Matthew Boehmer, age 57, of Olivet passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born February 3, 1960 in Charlotte the son of Earl W. and Thela A. (DeLong) Boehmer. Earl was a proud father and grandfather. He adored spending time together with his family. He owned and operated Earl M. Boehmer...
Leo Joseph Ryan
Sep 30, 2017
Leo Joseph Ryan, age 79, of Charlotte passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. He was born August 9, 1938 in Lexington, MA the son of Thomas and Rose Elizabeth (Callahan) Ryan. Leo proudly served his country in the US Air Force for 9 years. He retired from General Motors in...
Gordon Edwin Johnson
Sep 26, 2017
Gordon Edwin Johnson, age 86, of Charlotte was born into eternal life Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born May 23, 1931, in Lake Odessa to Ernest and Zora (Ward) Johnson. On April 3, 1976, he married Marguerite R. McQuillan. Gordon was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He adored his grandchildren and cherished every opportunity he...
James Robert Keeley
Sep 23, 2017
James Robert Keeley, age 78, of Charlotte passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born April 27, 1939 in Eaton Rapids to Charles and Louise (Schleicher) Keeley. Jim went on to graduate from Potterville High School in 1957. On January 25, 1958, he married Nancy Kay Dickerson in Dimondale. Jim was a lifelong...
Marjorie E. Hartel
Sep 14, 2017
Marjorie E. Hartel, age 76, of Potterville passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born May 19, 1941 in Eaton Rapids to Orville and Esta (Wigfield) Burns. Marjorie married William "Bill" Hartel on August 28, 1993 in Eaton Rapids. She worked for Owens-Illinois in Charlotte and retired after 39 dedicated years of service. Marjorie loved to travel. She...
Shana Ray Lee
Aug 13, 2017
Shana Ray Lee, age 40, of Charlotte passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017. She was born October 3, 1976 in Lansing the daughter of Roger and Cynthia (Peterman) Lee. Shana loved her family with a deep devotion and was especially proud of her two wonderful daughters. She was a woman of impeccable moral character and prided herself on being...
Cheryl Whitehead-Rydzewski
Aug 6, 2017
Cheryl Whitehead-Rydzewski, age 71, of Olivet passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born June 14, 1946 in Harrisville, MI the daughter of Alton and Jean (Rosecrans) Effrick. She married Gerald Rydzewski on November 16, 2007 in Charlotte. Cheryl adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She took advantage of each and every opportunity...
Rob A. Lilly
Aug 4, 2017
Robert "Rob" Alan Lilly, 47, of Charlotte passed away on August 4, 2017 in Charlotte after a battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1970, the son of Darwin Lilly (deceased) and Sharon (Urie) Lilly. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1988. Rob worked as a truck driver for Davis Construction for the past 17 years, but...
Pamela Sue Obrinski-Babcock
Aug 1, 2017
Pamela Sue Obrinski-Babcock, age 73, of Olivet passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born March 4, 1944 in Albion, MI the daughter of Charles W. and Doris E. (Darling) Roberts. On March 13, 1999 she married Richard F. Babcock in Tucson, AZ. Pam graduated from Albion High School. Soon after graduation...
Thomas R. Rinckey
Jul 28, 2017
Thomas Robert Rinckey, age 72, of Charlotte passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 19, 1944 in Lansing to Robert W. and Geraldine M. (Reed) Rinckey. Tom went on to graduate from Haslett High School with the class of 1962. He proudly served his country in the...
Bill W. Steinke
Jul 27, 2017
Bill W. Steinke, age 85, of Olivet passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his home. He was born May 30, 1932 in Big Rapids, MI, the son of Walter H. and Florence E. (Keitzman) Steinke. On September 22, 1977 he married Jane Ellen Masters at the Olivet Congregational Church. Bill served his country in the US Army during...
Lawerence Joseph Murphy
Jul 12, 2017
Lawerence J. Murphy age 88, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Medilodge of Marshall. Lawrence was born December 11, 1928 in Eaton County the son of Joseph and Freda (Heisler) Murphy. On August 12, 1949 he married Charlene V. Rolfe. Together they raised their family on their dairy farm. Lawerence was a huge Olivet...
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