All Obituaries

Vivian Lee Freer of Eaton Rapids, Passed away July 6, 2020 at the age of 79. Vivian was born in Charlotte, MI, October 8, 1940, the daughter of Wayne and Irene (Coats) Galusha. She married the love of her life, Richard Freer on January 28, 1961 and renewed their vows at St. Peter Catholic Church in 2015. Together they raised 3 beautiful daughters. Vivian was the organist and choir director at the First Congregational Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary with the Eaton Rapids...

Darcy Danielle Hayes of Eaton Rapids, Passed away at her home unexpectedly on July 2, 2020 at the age of 38. Darcy was born June 22, 1982 in Eaton Rapid, MI to Richard Helfrich and Brenda (Mortimer) Cain. She was a 2001 graduate of Holt High School. Darcy worked for Dollar General and then as a school bus driver for the Eaton Rapids School District. Over the years, she had donated many gallons of blood to the American Red Cross and in that tradition, was an organ donor, saving lives...

Margaret Boyce Hammond of Charlotte, Passed away June 27, 2020 at the age of 87. Margaret was born in Glasgow, Scotland, November 21, 1932, the daughter of James and Mable (Watson) McIlreavy. She and her grandparents migrated to the United States in 1948 where she enjoyed life to its fullest. Margaret traveled back to Wales and England frequently. She worked as a legal secretary for many years, enjoyed playing cards, fishing, fly fishing, gardening, knitting and going to bible study....

Reese Loren Naylor, 83, of Garfield, Arkansas, Passed away June 25, 2020 at his home. Reese was born in Eaton Rapids, March 22, 1937 to Frank Naylor and Ruth (Gunnell) Naylor. He has been a Garfield, Arkansas resident for twenty- six years. Reese was a 1955 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. In his younger years, he enjoyed farming with his father. Reese was a former member of the Eaton County 4-H and a leader for 4-H in Springport, worked at several car dealerships in Eaton Rapids,...

Deidra (Parkhurst) Whiting of Dimondale, Passed away June 23, 2020 at the age of 57. Dee was born in Lansing on February 17, 1963, the daughter of Jack and Peggy (Gilliam) Parkhurst. She attended Dimondale United Methodist Church. Dee worked for more than 27 years for Consumers Energy before retiring. She had a green thumb and loved her fairy garden. Dee enjoyed crafting, antiquing, collecting carnival glass and vacationing with her husband. She was also a strong supporter of Families...

Donald John Taylor of Dimondale, Passed away June 18, 2020 at the age of 75. Donald was born in Lansing, July 26, 1944, the son of John and Bernice (Lyons) Taylor. He worked and retired from the Board of Water and Light as a construction service supervisor in 1999 after 31 years of service. Donald’s hobbies included fishing, camping, woodworking, collecting guns, babysitting the grand-dogs and spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughter, Leigh Ann (Henry) Lambracht...

Betty Louise Pettit of Eaton Rapids,  Passed away June 13, 2020 at the age of 63. Betty was born in Eaton Rapids on July 15, 1956, the daughter of Loren and Mary (Ellsworth) Kinyon. She worked as a Para-Professional with the Eaton Rapids Schools from 1995 to 2018 and also worked at the Rainbow Child Development Center at St. Peter Catholic Church from 2001 to 2018. Betty was heavily involved with 4-H as a member, leader, and assistant Goat Superintendent. She attended Robbins United...

Melvin Dewitt Freer of Potterville, Passed away June 10, 2020 at the age of 74. Melvin was born in Eaton Rapids Township on May 4, 1946, the son of Stanley and June (Rowley) Freer. Melvin served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors in 1999 after 33 years of service. Melvin was a former member of the Moose Lodge, a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Melvin is survived by his wife, Claudia; daughters, Kimberly (Steven) Satterlee...

Maria Estela Bustamonte, Passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020 in Charlotte, MI, at age 89. She was born March 26, 1931 to  Ramon and Otilia (Torres) Sauceda in Detroit. Maria, often called Stella by friends and family, loved to travel, moving  over her lifetime to  New York, Florida, Kansas, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, but always returning to Michigan to enjoy her large family and friends. She was an outstanding cook and although she worked in restaurants, she...

Diana (Little) Hann-Comer of Grand Ledge, Passed away June 4,  at the age of 70. Diana was born in Hillsdale, MI, January 26, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Melba (LeVan) Little. She was a 1968 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Diana was the founder and co-owner of Country Corner Adult Foster Care in Grand Ledge and Country Corner Care Assisted Living in Potterville. She loved to cook for family, plant flowers and watch birds. Diana also enjoyed reading, traveling, camping and...