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Rosalee Ray

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Rosalee Ray—a gentle, kind and caring lady—passed away on September 20, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1933 to Henry and Fern (Aungst) Starks. On December 19, 1959, Rosalee married Pat John Ray and together started their legacy. A fabulous cook, Rosalee’s kitchen was the passion of her home as she created homegrown meals including sandwiches, pies, cakes, jams and jellies. An accomplishment of pride was her seafood salad recipe which was published in a national magazine. Rose also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling around the State of Michigan with her husband Pat. Family was of extreme importance to Rosalee and nieces, nephews and her special friend, Sue enjoyed time in her home. At Christmas time she organized large parties for veterans, wards of the state and senior citizens to make sure each one had a blessed day. Aunt Rose considered anyone who was a friend to be a part of her extended family. Her final words to her loved ones were to go home and hug and kiss those that you love.
Rosalee Ray is survived by her husband, Pat Ray; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Hester Root; brother-in-law, Howard Rhodabeck. She was predeceased by her parents; son, Auther Ray; and sisters, Clara Feuss, Evelyn Ebright, Carolyn Massey, and Sarah Stark; sister-in-law, Virginia Rhodabeck; brothers-in-law, Ronald and Ernest Ray.
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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David W. Hunsaker

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David Wayne Hunsaker, 51 of Charlotte, died September 16, 2021. He was a pipe fitter for the family business.

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Robert L. Pruden

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Robert Lynn Pruden of Springport, passed away surrounded by his family on September 20, 2021, at the age of 66. Robert was born in Charlotte, December 8, 1954, the son of Roger and Dorothy (Shaull) Pruden. He served with the US Army in Germany from 1971-1974. Robert was an over the road truck driver, a jack of all trades and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed fixing up cars, riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing.
Robert is survived by his wife, Vickie Pruden; children, Dawn (David) Ryan, Jennifer Scalice, Jessica Duby, Danielle (Eric) Coppes, Michael (Jessica) Connely, Joshua (Erin) Connely, Shaun (Steven) Coppes, J.R. Coppes; 25 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Tony, Tim and Dean (Candace) Rodriguez; sisters, Annette (Brian) Davis, Sue Rodriguez; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Sue Wolcott and his puppy, Sassy. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doretta (Mike) Malerba-Cathcart; nephew, Michael Malerba III.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on ­­­­Monday, September 27, 2021, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel, 518 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids with visitation taking place one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Area 8, 2901 Wabash Rd., Lansing, MI 48910. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.

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David L. Carpenter

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David Lloyd Carpenter of Charlotte, a guy who never met a stranger because he was always friends instantly with new acquaintances, died September 4, 2021 at the age of 80. Born in Charlotte, David grew up and graduated from Potterville High School, and lived his entire life in the area. He was born on August 11, 1941 to Rholland and Cora (Bowser) Carpenter. He married his sweetheart, Diane Raglin, 59 years ago and they enjoyed many adventures together, including raising three children and then enjoying being grandparents and great-grandparents. He was very proud of his family and truly enjoyed the relationships he had with them and how involved he was in their lives.
Looking to the positive, David was always in a good mood and could often be heard singing and cracking jokes. Golf was one of his favorite pastimes, belonging to a league at his church, Charlotte First Baptist. He also enjoyed reading westerns, singing in the church choir, using his woodworking skills to make furniture, and traveling whenever possible, with his favorite destination in Tennessee.
Many in Charlotte and the surrounding communities will remember David as Vice President and Loan Officer at Eaton Federal Bank. He was there for over 30 years before his retirement. He was also a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Charlotte and Kiwani Homes Board, as well as an active member and volunteer at his church.
David is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diane Carpenter; children, Holly (Jim) Shirely, Becky (Kim) Dahlgren, and Michael Carpenter; grandchildren, Jimmy, Nate, Joey, Austen, Hunter, and Dalton, Audrey and Avery; great-granddaughter, Cora; sister, Carol Carpenter; and brother and sister-in-law, Dallas and Nancy Hamilton. He was predeceased by his parents.
Friends are encouraged to support David’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. A Celebration of David’s Life is scheduled for Friday, October 1, 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Robin Crouch officiating.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to First Baptist Building Fund. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Charlotte M. Dowding

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Charlotte M. Dowding, 91, of Olivet, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born August 23, 1930, at the family farm on Narrow Lake Road in Brookfield Township the daughter of Harry and Blanche (McDonald) Hisler. Charlotte grew up during the Great Depression. Her parents worked hard on the family farm raising crops and milking cows and they always had plenty of food on the table. As a child she attended the Verplank School and later graduated from Olivet High School in 1947, at the age of 16. She then attended Western Michigan University where she earned her teaching certificate. Charlotte was the youngest schoolteacher, at age 19, in Calhoun County history. Charlotte had a passion for children and loved teaching. She taught Sunday School and volunteered at Fern Persons Elementary School in their Read to Succeed program. She also volunteered at Hayes Green Beech Hospital as a greeter and worked as secretary of the physical therapy department for many years. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Charlotte enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and playing the piano. Charlotte was a devoted mother and always did her best to ensure her family was well cared for. Whenever you visited her home there were always oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies in the freezer and you never left without them.
The family would like to especially thank Cari Montague, Fred, Carlie, Autumn, and Trevor Marshall for the loving care they provided Charlotte.
Charlotte is survived by her daughters: Susan (Greg) Norton of Charlotte, Nancy (Robert Hewitt) Dowding of Bellevue, Carol (Joseph) Kita of Olivet; grandchildren: Kelly (Brandy) Norton, Jason (Laura) Norton, Daniel (Sherrie) Hewitt, Cory (Becky) Hewitt, Cari (Fred Marshall) Montague, Kathryn (Joshua) Rateike; 11 great grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Dorma Hisler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Kathryn (Leo) Stevens, Harry “Bud” Hisler, and Virginia (Darrell) Hicks.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. Burial followed at Clarence Center Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Charlotte’s memory to the Fern Persons Elementary School Reading Program.
To view Charlotte’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.

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John A. Simpson

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John Arthur Simpson, 90, died peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home in Charlotte surrounded by family. John was born February 1, 1931 in Roxand Twp., the son of Kenneth and Eathel (Boyer) Simpson. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1950, and married Phyllis Barney on August 29, 1954, at Gresham United Methodist Church.
John devoted his life to family, his community, and farming. John and Phyllis loved their farm, where they lived since 1963. They raised three children there, and it has been a beloved home for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who visited as often as they could for fish fries, hunting, or ice cream. John regularly attended and faithfully supported the church where he and Phyllis were married. He was a hardworking, honest, and generous man who set an example of lifelong love and respect for his family and all who knew him.
John started farming in 1950, working the land for 68 years, before finally retiring in 2018. It was a source of pride that his son, Wayne, farmed with him for the last several years. In addition to farming, he and Phyllis built a good business selling Pioneer Seeds for 40 years. With his father, and later his son, John spent over 25 years building bean headers for harvesting navy beans. He also worked he at Fascut Tools from 1955 to 1961.
The couple were well-known in the community for their contributions. John served in volunteer capacities, including five years as a 4-H leader, 10 years on the Chester Township Board of Review, 21 years on the Eaton County Soil Conservation Board of which he served as Secretary, the Farm Service Agency Board. He was a member of Farm Bureau since 1950 and volunteered for many projects and activities with that organization.
Together, John and Phyllis were inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in 2002. John received many other awards and recognitions along the way, including Conservationist of the Year from the Thornapple Grand Soil Conservation District, and the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award from Eaton County Farm Bureau.
When not on the farm, Phyllis and John loved to travel – often on farm tours or with friends – and they were proud to say that they had been to all 50 states. They traveled together, with their kids and grandkids, taking each of the grandkids to Disney World. John enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially a week or two of deer camp with brothers and friends every year.
John is survived by his three children, Marilyn (Stanley) Marshall, Wayne (Sandy) Simpson, Diane Enterline; grandchildren, Angel Andrews, Kathleen Marshall, Samantha (Lam Pham) Marshall, Josh (Lindsay) Simpson, Jason Ross, Josh Ross, and Jeff Ross; great-grandchildren, Kalli (Matt) Mongar, Kadence Andrews, James Pham; great-great-granddaughter, Aubree Mongar; siblings, Marvel Weers, Max (Sandy) Simpson, Lois (Ken) Klumpp, Albert (Jaynne) Simpson, and Roy (Krys) Simpson; siblings-in-law, Louise (Richard) Todd, Leonard (Bonnie) Barney. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 64 years, Phyllis Jean Simpson; beloved grandson, Clifford Marshall; son-in-law, Sheldon Enterline; and brother-in-law, Clifford LaMarr Weers.
The funeral service were held outdoors in the Pray Funeral Home Gardens on Friday, September 24, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Bryce Feighner officiating. Interment will take place in Gresham Cemetery alongside Phyllis. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing, Charlotte FFA, or Eaton County 4-H. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of John on his tribute page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.

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Tressie E. Hotchkiss

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Tressie Emily Hotchkiss, a woman who believed that you have two hands, one for you and one for helping others, died at the age of 99 on September 22, 2021 with many hands holding hers in her last few weeks and months. Tressie was a beloved resident at Hope Landing who suffered from dementia. She was born on a farm near Homer, Michigan on May 6, 1922 to Floyd and Bessie (Face) Stanham. After high school she moved to Lansing to take a business course, and worked several years for Fisher Body in Lansing. Tressie married Owen Hotchkiss of Marshall on June 1, 1946, and when they started their family, she stayed home to be a homemaker. They enjoyed many years of leading 4-H clubs, working on the farm and square dancing. Also a talented seamstress, Tressie made lots of clothing for her family over the years. Tressie volunteered at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte for over 20 years and was also a member of the Senior Center in Charlotte. In her free time, she loved watching Tigers Baseball and MSU Spartans football and basketball, was a staunch Euchre player and she and Owen enjoyed John’s racing career.
Tressie is survived by her children, John Hotchkiss (and racing family), Debbie (Darrel) Gingrich, and Karen (Tim) Mikesell; grandchildren, Kim (Tim) Otto, Heather (Kyle) Young, Chelsea (Ryan) Wixson, and Garrett Mikesell; four great-grandsons, Bryce, Brock, Nolan and Grady; sister, Ruth Hamilton; and brother-in-law, Marvin (Susie) Hotchkiss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen, in December 2000; and brother, Lloyd Stanham. The family would like to thank all the staff at Hope Landing and the nurses at Hospice of Lansing for their excellent care and concern during this difficult time.
Family and friends are encouraged to support the family at services or by sharing memories of Tressie on her tribute page at www.PrayFuneral.com Funeral services are outdoors in the Pray Funeral Home Gardens on Monday, September 27, 2:30 p.m. with Celebrant Laura Cooper officiating. Visitation is Sunday, September 26, 2-5:00 p.m. inside the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Eaton Area Senior Center, Charlotte Courthouse Square Association, or Hope Landing. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.

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Norma K. Hoag

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Norma Kay Hoag of Springport, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 78. Kay was born on July 5, 1943 in Eaton Rapids, to Lanson and Frances (Thumie) Tilford. She was raised on her family farm in Springport where she attended school, leaving early to start a family only to return to school where she received her diploma in 1969. Kay worked for the Springport School district for 33 years as a bus driver while also working on her own family farm. She always had an open door at her house, and it was usually filled with children from the neighborhood. Kay was an active member of 4H in her youth, a longtime member of Springport Methodist Church and always loved being outdoors and enjoying nature’s beauties.
She is preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law, Alonzo and Velma Hoag; brothers-in-law, Carl, Bill, Gene, Dick, Johnny and Wayne Hoag.
Kay is survived by her husband, Jerry Hoag; children, Terry (Sidney “Jim” Keupper) Adamski, Carl (Sue) Hoag; grandchildren, Carlee Hoag, John Hoag, Jerry Hoag; brothers, Clayton (Nancy) Tilford, Richard “Dick” (Margaret) Hisler; sister, Sharon (Carl) Lincoln and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Clarence Center Cemetery in Springport. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Marlene G. Waterson

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Marlene Grace Waterson of Mason, passed away on September 20, 2021 at the age of 79. Marlene was born in Jackson, Mich., on August 8, 1942, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Vian) Herrick. She went back to school and graduated from Bear Lake High School in 1992 alongside her daughter, Michelle. Marlene learned sign language on her own and was an interpreter for those in need. She was an awesome baker and cook, enjoyed sewing and canning.
Marlene is survived by her children, Sharon Chandler of Harrietta, Mich., Mark Wilhelm of Lansing, Michelle Jones of Copemish, Mich., Aaron Wilhelm of Mesick, Mich., Lloyd Wilhelm of Cadillac; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; siblings, Doretta Isaac, Beverly Mannor, Raymond Herrick, James Herrick. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Aaron Waterson; brother-in-law, Neal Isaac.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the Mills Funeral Home. Please visit our website to place online condolences for the family, www.millsfuneral.com.

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Ray A. Darnell

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Ray Arthur Darnell of Eaton Rapids, passed away September 6, 2021, at the age of 67. Ray was born in Howell, Mich., January 8, 1954, the son of Clarence and Lillian (Bunker) Darnell. He worked for DecraLac and Fast Eddies in Holt. Ray was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR and westerns. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his fiancé, Brenda Lee Richardson; children, Ray, Jenny, Bruce and Mark Darnell; step-children, Robert, Paul, Caleb (Kalynn), Jason (Amanda), Cody (Alyssa) Richardson and Heidi (Rod) Pyers; nine grandchildren; brother, Ronald Darnell; sisters, Lois (Dave) Clark, Karen Roebuck and Ila (Larry) Collins; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kenny.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the Mills Funeral Home. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.

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