All Obituaries

Joyce Ann Dutrieux Magner of Eaton Rapids, Passed away surrounded by her loving family, January 11, 2020 at the age of 83. Joyce was born in South Bend, IN., August 1, 1936, the daughter of Robert and Mary Jo (Lewinski) Browning. After graduating from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, she went on to nursing school in Indianapolis, IN. Her early nursing career began caring for patients in the hospital, later she found her true calling and spent many years caring for the elderly, which...

Phyllis Anne Mead of Onondaga, Passed away January 10, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born in Jackson, MI., May 29, 1937, the daughter of Leslie and Blanche (Basnaw) Reed. Phyllis graduated from Hanover Horton High School, attended MSU and later received her accounting certificate from Jackson Community College. She diligently and proudly farmed 155 acres and raised calves. Phyllis was Jackson County’s Young Farmer of the Year and was recognized by MSU for raising calves. She was very...

 Kay René (Hill) McAttee of Eaton Rapids, Passed away January 5, 2020 at the age of 72. Kay was born in Lansing, MI., February 6, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Ramsdill) Hill. She married the love of her life, John “Jack” McAttee in 1976 and laid him to rest in 2010. Kay owned and operated the Flutterby Creations Shop in downtown Eaton Rapids for over 20 years. She was an advocate for protecting all animals, taking in many cats and feeding numerous other animals around...

Karen Marie Baker of Eaton Rapids, Passed away January 5, 2020 at the age of 61. She was born in Owosso, Michigan on October 15, 1958, the daughter of John and Frances (Barnett) Stimson. Karen enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Karen is survived by her husband, Robert Baker; children, Jason and John; brother, Thomas Stimson. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Stimson. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home,...

Elizabeth Ann (Bette) Metts of Eaton Rapids, Passed away December 27, 2019 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family at the age of 94. Bette was born in Grand Rapids on September 15, 1925, the daughter of James and Pauline (Odette) Doran. Bette lived in the Lansing area for most of her life. She was married to Dale E. Metts who was a teacher and administrator in the Lansing School District. She will be missed by her eight children and their families: Tim (Connie) Metts, Dale...

Dennis M. Stacilauskas of Eaton Rapids, Went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2019 at the age of 73. Dennis was born in Grand Rapids on November 8, 1946, the son of Peter and Charlotte (Tungate) Stacilauskas. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1964 and attended Michigan State University where he graduated in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree. Dennis worked for the State of Michigan as a Social Worker. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Knights of...

Leona Lucille Barker of Eaton Rapids, Passed away December 11, 2019 at the age of 78. Leona was born in Eaton Rapids, October 27, 1941, the daughter of J.E. and Estina (Bunker) Disbrow. She was a bus driver for the Eaton Rapids Public School system and after 21 years of service, she was able to enjoy retirement. Leona loved to cook, work on word search puzzles, watch soap operas, but her greatest love was in spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by...

Neal Robert Richardson of Parma, Passed away December 11, 2019 at the age of 86. Neal was born in Parma, February 4, 1933, the son of Glen and Barbara (Clawson) Richardson. He married the love of his life, Aletha Dack, on May 17, 1958 at Griffith United Methodist Church. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Neal was a barber in Albion and a rural mail carrier for many years. He was a former member of the Springport Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a Sunday school...

On August 5th me and Daddy found out that we were going to have you. We were happy, scared, and excited. My heart instantly filled with so much love for you and I knew I would do anything for you. We didn’t get to see you until when you were about 10 weeks in tummy. You were so tiny and yet so active. You jumped around all over the place during the ultrasound. It made me so happy and your dad smiled and was just overfilled with so much emotion. At 15 weeks though your water sack broke and...

Mary “Carol” Caroline Komyathy of Onondaga, Passed away November 30, 2019 at the age of 76. Carol was born in Scotland, July 2, 1943, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Risk) Keller. She worked for Detroit Steel for several years and was a member of the Onondaga Community Church since 2004 where she helped with the church dinners. Carol enjoyed scrapbooking, making greeting cards, knitting, gardening and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Komyathy; sons, Robert...