Local Obituaries

Mar 2, 2024

God gained a passionate, gifted individual in Kory Wertz who passed away unexpectedly at a young age of 38 on March 2, 2024. Kory was born on February 24, 1986, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan to Van and Mary Wertz. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of '04.

Kory’s passion for...

Mar 2, 2024

Sharon Ann Collins, age 76, of Potterville passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Charlotte on June 25, 1947, to John and Effie (Williams) Hackworth. Sharon grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Charlotte High School. She married the love of her...

Feb 25, 2024

Merlin Elmer Moon, age 96, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born June 30, 1927, in Olivet, the son of Clarence and Arlie (Weeks) Moon. Merlin attended Olivet School when he was a boy. He was raised on the farm and it was there he developed a tremendous work ethic that he would...

Feb 17, 2024

Tracey Ann Salazar, age 62, of Holt passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1961 in Lansing, the daughter of Max and Helen Ripley.

Tracey lived life in the fast lane and was a social butterfly. She was a spitfire, but loved hard for those lucky enough to...

Feb 17, 2024

Richard Joe Thompson, age 68, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born July 25, 1955, in Hastings, the son of Willis and Donna (Harvey) Thompson. Richard was a man of many talents and enjoyed working at several different occupations throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, and...

Feb 14, 2024

James Elzie Taylor, age 69, of Charlotte, formerly of Matador, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by those he loved most. He was born July 24, 1954, in Matador, Texas, the son of James and Elsie (Stone) Taylor. James graduated from Motley County High School and soon after graduating enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly...

Feb 10, 2024

Gary Lee Wells, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born May 17, 1949, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Howard and Juanita (Maynard) Wells. Gary had a personality that was larger than life. He loved entertaining others with his singing, dancing, and...

Feb 5, 2024

Charlotte Ann Wight, age 86, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born August 5, 1937, the daughter of James and Charlotte (Carlson) Hegwood in Garden City, Michigan. She married Burrell A Wight on September 12, 1959. Soon after their marriage they moved to Bellevue. Charlotte enjoyed traveling, all...

Jan 27, 2024

Debora Christine “Chris” Olson, age 59, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born January 23, 1965, in Lansing, the daughter of Earl and Linda Kathleen (Cary) Hackett. Chris graduated from Northridge High School in Middlebury, Indiana, with the Class of 1983. She went...

Jan 25, 2024

Cody Scott Pruden, age 41, of Grand Ledge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1982, in Charlotte, the son of Franklin Scott and Carol Ann (Starkweather) Pruden. Cody graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 2001. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served his...

Jan 24, 2024

Carol Ann Pelfrey, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born February 2, 1941, in Detroit, the daughter of Clayton and Josephine (Labuda) Ostrander. Carol graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit. On October 7, 1960, she married Roy C. Pelfrey at the Gilead...

Jan 19, 2024

Julia Anna Perry, age 82, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born July 26, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of George and Rose (Vijko) Timko. Julia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished her family and loved spending time together. Julia enjoyed gardening...

Jan 16, 2024

Marvin J. Baker, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born January 20, 1951, in Ionia, MI the son of Lyle and Pearl (Bowen) Baker. Marvin had a big heart, hearty laugh and jolly sense of humor. He was a friend to everyone he encountered on his journey through life. He was...

Jan 15, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Bisel, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, with his family by his side. Jeff was born on March 7, 1950, to Melvin Bisel and Donna (Barrett) Face. Jeff was a Vietnam Veteran proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He then served with the Army National Guard for 19 years. Jeff worked...

Jan 15, 2024

Nyla May Hisler, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Sunnyside AFC in Marshall. She was born September 21, 1933, in Lee Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie and Gladys (Allen) Ross. Nyla graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1951. On December 21, 1952, she married Ron Hisler...

Jan 13, 2024

Ken Lacy enjoyed 94 years on this earth and he is much loved by his family and friends. He passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

He was born September 6, 1929, the son of Curtis and Ruth Lacy and grew up in Roessleville, NY, with his sister...

Jan 11, 2024

Garrett Roger Freeman, 33, of Mulliken, Michigan, passed away tragically on January 11, 2024. He was born to Roger & Kelly Freeman in Lansing, Michigan. He was baptized on September 20, 1998 in Woodland, Michigan. Garrett was a fun loving, generous person who was always willing to help anyone in need. You could usually find him outdoors with a...

Jan 9, 2024

Jan 6, 2024

Myrtle Jean Taylor, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born April 28, 1938, in Blue Diamond, Kentucky the daughter of Walter and Lila (Bowling) Napier. Myrtle was very proud of her heritage and her Kentucky home. She along with her family moved to Michigan...

Dec 31, 2023

Darlene Cecilia Severson, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Darlene was born June 4, 1938, in Bismark, North Dakota, the daughter of John E. and Florine E. (Tourney) Sullivan. When Darlene was 15 years old her mother died unexpectedly and her family moved to Charlotte. She graduated from Charlotte...