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Mary was a resident of Charlotte, MI where she peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2023, at the of 85. She was born on September 8, 1937, in Kewanee, IL to Smith and Lillian Monroe. This is where Mary led her life’s journey working as a school custodian for Southwestern School District in Brighton IL where she dedicated 20 years of her life. After she retired, she and her husband, Raymond Holt moved to Charlotte, Michigan and remained there for the past 23 years.

Mary also found joy in many different hobbies such as crocheting, free drawing, sewing, and solving word puzzles. She also had a fondness for traveling, she really loved the scenery of the landscapes of northern Michigan and southern Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents; her husband, Raymond Holt; her son, Bruce Holt; daughter-in in-law, Stacey Holt; and her brother, Paul Monroe.

She is survived by her children, Jerry and Lorie Merideth, Vicky Binnings, Kenneth Holt, Sherry Holt, Scott Holt, Evelyn (Nicky) and Jerry Case. She also has 13 grandchildren, 25 great -grandchildren and 11 great, great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Lorena Hall and all of her children.

In honoring Mary’s wishes there will be no formal services held. For those who would like to pay their respects, memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice House of Lansing Michigan in Mary’s memory. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneral Homes.com.

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Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Shumaker, a man known for enjoying the simple things in life, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, August 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jeff, 62, of Charlotte, was born on October 10, 1960, in Charlotte, the son of Orland and Ethel (Canter) Shumaker. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1978. On September 13, 1985, he married his high school sweetheart Daneen Atwell. Jeff worked at Spartan Motors in Charlotte where he was a Production Supervisor. Many referred to him as the Best Boss at Spartan. He retired from Spartan in 2022 after 33 years and began working for Air Lift. Jeff worked for Air Lift until he was diagnosed with cancer and was unable to work any longer. Many will remember Jeff for his funny personality and his ability to make you laugh. His biggest pride and joy in life was his family and in recent years his three beautiful grandchildren.

Jeff was an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for chasing Michigan whitetails in the fall and turkeys in the spring. You could often find him cleaning up around his yard and tending to his yearly vegetable garden. Jeff and his son Travis were proud members of the Rankins Big Buck and Turkey Contest each year. On a bear hunting trip several years ago, Jeff was given the nickname Two Shot Shumaker, which has stuck with him over the years. Jeff also enjoyed numerous hunting trips out west. On May 28 Jeff was able to hunt one final time. With the assistance from Travis, he was able to tag one final turkey. There was also the yearly fishing trip to Platte Bay when the salmon were running. Jeff was also an avid golfer, playing in different leagues over the years.

Jeff is survived by his wife of almost 38 years, Daneen; children, Tara (Chuck) Collier, and Travis (Lexie) Shumaker; grandchildren, Olivia Collier, Adalynn and Tucker Shumaker; siblings, Bernard (Ana Maria) Stambaugh, Linda Russell, and Doug (Katy) Shumaker; mother-in-law, Janice (Barry Baba) Atwell-Finn; sister-in-law, Shelley (Chuck) Hogle; brothers-in-law, BA (Chris) Atwell, and Phil (Sonja) Atwell; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and step father-in-law, Thomas Finn, Jr.

Friends are encouraged to support Jeff’s family by sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. There will be no services for Jeff at this time. His family would like to thank everyone that came to support Jeff and his family at the Living Celebration of Life that they had for Jeff earlier this summer. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Terry Lee Wing, age 80, of Charlotte, peacefully passed away at home on August 21, 2023, after a long, courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Laingsburg, Michigan, on November 18, 1942, to Clair and Theresa (Cline) Wing. Terry was part of the Class of ’61 at Laingsburg High School. After high school, he worked as an orderly at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing for a short time. Then in 1963, Terry enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country for three years in the fight for freedom during the Vietnam War.

Terry was a quiet man and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved country line dancing, fishing, and playing euchre. Terry could often be found in the evening mastering a crossword puzzle that was in the daily newspaper. He was a very loving family man who will always be remembered for his compassion to others and his calm, unflappable demeanor. Cancer may have taken his earthly life, but his love and care for his family will forever be cherished and missed.

Those surviving him are his loving wife of 27 years, Pat; his two children, Teri (Jordy) Bryce of Texas, and Michael (Tamie) Wing of Texas; three children Terry and Pat raised together: Jessica Pooley of Eaton Rapids, Joshua (Katie) McDonald of Grandville, Jolayna (Greg Duff) McDonald of Eaton Rapids; his brother, Roger (Theresa) Wing of Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; soon-to-be four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Those preceding him in death are his parents, and eight brothers and sisters.

The family received friends during a time of visitation at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home on Thursday, August 24, 2023. A funeral service was held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the First Baptist Church, 1110 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI at 12:00 p.m. with a visitation held one hour prior to the service. Pastor Pete Kroll officiated. Interment took place at Munger Cemetery where military honors were rendered.

Those desiring may make contributions in Terry’s memory to either the Ingham County Animal Shelter, 600 Buhl Street, Mason, MI 48854, or University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Research, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, CCGC 6-303, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

To view Terry’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.

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Joanne May, 83, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the home of her son, Russ.

She was born on November 17, 1939, to Floyd and Margaret (Barber) Rounds in Vermontville, Michigan.
Joanne’s marriage was to Robert Rugg which ended in divorce. Her second marriage was to Ronald May, sadly he passed away on November 7, 2022. She worked as a long time Hair Stylist in the Bellevue area, and she was a school bus driver for Bellevue as well.

Joanne was a very active lady and enjoyed being on the go whether it was going out to dinner at the Essenhaus in Middlebury, Indiana or Red Lobster in Battle Creek or visiting casinos. She enjoyed karaoke, word search puzzles and traveling. Joanne so looked forward to the Monday craft class with her sisters and afterwards all of them going to lunch. She made her own cakes, dishcloths, and Christmas ornaments which she would give to the family. Joanne always enjoyed a cup of coffee with friends and family as she wanted to visit and ask how you were doing. She will be missed for her kind and gracious ways and by her family that she cherished.

Joanne is survived by her loving children, Ginger (Terry) Berkimer of Battle Creek, Michigan, Alan (Mary) Rugg of Battle Creek, Michigan and Russ (Tonya) Rugg of Bellevue, Michigan; her stepchildren, Don Paul (Kelly) Scheidel of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kevin May of Menominee, Wisconsin and Dale (Chrissy) May of Menominee, Wisconsin; her sisters, Elsie Wolever of Vermontville, Michigan and Ardean (Archie) Gonser of Vermontville, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Robert Rugg, her second husband, Ronald May and her daughter, Debbie Thomason.

Visitation was held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services, 205 N. Elizabeth St., Bellevue, Michigan 49021. Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the First Baptist Church – Bellevue with Pastor Don Francis officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or to Oaklawn Hospice (13444 Preston Dr., Marshall, MI 49068).

Please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guest book or to leave the family condolences.

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Becky (Bullock) Reincheld, 77, of Eaton Rapids, MI, and St. Simons Island, GA, passed away on July 21, 2023. Becky was born on June 6, 1946, to Clarence and Gene Hutchens in Muskegon, MI, the oldest of three children.

Becky graduated from Ithaca High School in 1964, then from Asbury College in 1968. She worked as a teacher in Ohio and Michigan. In 1973, she married Fredrick Bullock in Lansing, MI, and they had two children, Emily and Wesley. The family moved to Eaton Rapids, MI, in 1989, and Fredrick passed away in 1995. Becky worked again as a teacher before retiring to do the things she loved most: traveling, taking care of children, and participating in church activities. In 2018, at her 50th college reunion, she met fellow alum Bill Reincheld, and they married later that year in St. Simons Island, GA. Becky and Bill lived on St. Simons Island, spending summers at their cottage at Eaton Rapids Campmeeting, until her passing.

Becky was predeceased by her first husband, Fredrick Bullock, and her parents, Clarence and Gene (Greenlee) Hutchens. She is survived by her husband, Bill Reincheld; her children, Emily (Bullock) Dickinson and Wesley Bullock, and her stepsons, Nathan and Stephen Reincheld, and their spouses and children; and her siblings, Susi (Hutchens) Hooglander and Daniel Hutchens.

A memorial service will be held in Becky’s honor at First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids, MI, at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, August 26, with a visitation beforehand at 2:30 p.m.

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Charles Cyrus Zentmyer, born December 13, 1943, passed away August 14, 2023 at the age of 79. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Charles was from Eaton Rapids, Michigan and resided in Temple, Texas. The family is in the care of Young’s Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center. To view the full obituary online, visit youngsdaughters.com.

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Linn Marie Gray, age 71, of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on August 18, 2023, after a short illness. Linn was born on July 3, 1952, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (June) Boomer. She was raised in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in the class of 1970 and went on to receive an associate degree in accounting from Lansing Community College. Linn worked as the treasurer for Eaton Rapids Township, starting in 1988 and was still working as recently as a few weeks ago. She was an active supporter of Eaton Rapids Athletics, especially track and field. She was a dedicated grandmother and supported her grandchildren through their endeavors with 4-H, choir, Girl and Boy Scouts. Linn was very artistic and enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting, and especially enjoyed making greeting cards.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Gray, and her parents. Surviving is her daughter, Autumn Rybolt; two grandchildren, Sky and Austin Rybolt; one sister, Bonnie (Gary) Reemsnyder; brother, Ron (Lynda) Boomer; sister-in-law, Kathy; and mother-in-law, Joann.

A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Munger Cemetery in Eaton Rapids Township. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Linn. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Mona Joan Ellard, 76 of Charlotte, died peacefully after a lengthy battle with Pancreatic Cancer on August 13, 2023. Mona was born on February 15, 1947, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Charles D. and Donna J. (Diehl) Monica. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School with the Leadership Award for the Class of 1965. She attended Western Michigan University where she earned her teaching degree in Home Economics. Her first teaching job was at Bentley High School in Davison, MI from 1968-1981.

She married her high school sweetheart Ed Ellard. They were married on June 7, 1969, in Delton after Ed returned from Vietnam.

In 1975 Mona earned her master’s degree in Adult Education in Home Economics from Michigan State University. In 1981, she started working for Michigan State University in the Cooperative Extension Service as the Home Economist for Eaton County. Mona retired from MSU Extension as the director of Eaton County in 2009.

Mona and Ed happily raised two children in Charlotte, MI. She was most proud of spending time with her children whether coaching a softball team, being a scout leader, or watching her children participate in 4-H. She loved helping at Courtney’s volleyball and softball games. She was known to a new generation as Grandma Coach. She cherished her grandchildren, she never missed a band concert, volleyball, baseball, soccer, football or track meet. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren.

Mona is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ed Ellard; daughter, Courtney (Scott) Quinn of Olivet; son, Kyle (Sharlene) Ellard of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, McKenna (Lindsey) Quinn and Conner Quinn; sisters, Gail (Mike) Gibson, Marsha (Larry) Veenstra, Daneen (Victor) Caro, Brothers; Gregg (Karen) Monica and Brad Monica; brothers-in-law, Danney Ellard and Roger (Connie) Ellard; and copious nieces, nephews and family friends. She was predeceased by her parents and grandparents.

Friends are encouraged to support Mona’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Charlotte with Pastor Pete Kroll officiating. Visitation also took place at First Baptist Church of Charlotte on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Private family interment will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Mona’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County Community Palliative Care or First Baptist Church of Charlotte. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Veronica Marie Piggott, age 95, of Eaton Rapids was born April 28, 1928 to John and Cecil Mominee and passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. Veronica was a woman of many talents, including quilting, sewing and cross stitch. She also enjoyed baking, puzzles and playing cards. There was nothing she loved more, though, than spending time with her family. She cherished every moment she had, especially with her grandchildren. Veronica will be deeply missed and loved by all who knew her.

Veronica is survived by her children: JoAn (Bill) Goerge, Charles (Louann) Piggott, James Piggott and special daughter Nancy (Steve) Harmer; grandchildren: Scott Rathbun, Jessica Rathbun and Charles Piggott; great grandchildren: Samantha Rathbun and Morgan (Alex) Coy; great great-grandchildren: Weston, Brysen, Braxton and Brighton. Veronica is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Piggott; and siblings: Jack, Virginia, Jim, Lyle and Bob.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Island City Assisted Living in Eaton Rapids for their excellent care.

A private burial will take place at Rosehill Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Veronica may be made to Island City Assisted Living for their Bird Sanctuary (1507 Kyle Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827), she especially enjoyed watching the birds.

The family is being served by Gorsline-Runciman Tiffany Chapel.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TiffanyFuneralHome.com.

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Frank James Gatlin of Eaton Rapids, passed away August 14, 2023, at the age of 89. Frank was born in Obion County, TN, June 22, 1934, the son of Dalton and Ivadale Gatlin. He was employed with General Motors as a factory worker, retiring in 1985 with 33 years of service. Frank was a member of the Wayside Chapel in Mason for several years. He was a gifted mechanic who enjoyed working on cars. Frank was a well-known figure in Eaton Rapids. If you made a visit to Quality Dairy in town, you might have seen him sitting behind the counter eating a donut and sharing his life stories.

Frank is survived by his children, Nancy (Richard) Pruden of Eaton Rapids, Charles (Sally) Gatlin of Eaton Rapids, Dennis (Carissa) Gatlin of OK; grandchildren, Christopher (Laura) McDaniel, Amanda Handziak, Rebecca Lewis, Jennipher Longerbean, Dalton (Caitlyn) Gatlin; 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Gatlin; six brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were at 5 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Visitation took place the same day from 3:30-5 p.m. Interment will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Munger Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave condolences for the family please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.