All Obituaries

Dorothy Annalee Masters of Eaton Rapids, Passed away May 24, 2019 at the age of 99. Dorothy was born in Friston, IN, January 31, 1920, the daughter of Charles and Dora (Helderman) Hazelton. She was a lot of fun to be around and was dearly beloved by her family. Dorothy was a member of the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center, enjoyed playing euchre and quilting. She is survived by her daughter, Gladys Cataline of Eaton Rapids; sons, James (Lola) Masters of Eaton Rapids, Carroll (Karla)...

Sandra R. (Cook) Kaczanowcke of Eaton Rapids, Passed away May 16, 2019 at the age of 68. Sandra was born in Cortland, New York on December 22, 1950, the daughter of Russell and Eunice (LeFlesh) Cook. She was a devoted MSU basketball fan, loved her family dearly and her grandchildren meant the world to her. Sandra is survived by her mother, Eunice Cook; husband of 44 years, William Kaczanowcke; children, Christina (Jerry) Noyes of Eaton Rapids and Joseph (Becky) Kaczanowcke of Okemos;...

Gloria Jean Pomeroy Maidens of Springport, Went to be with her Lord and Savior, May 14, 2019 at the age of 88. Gloria was born in Big Rapids, MI, February 1, 1931. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids. Gloria was always active with the churches wherever she lived. She began singing at church for revivals at the age of 3. Gloria enjoyed teaching and writing plays for her Sunday school classes at her church in Bear Lake and other churches wherever she served her...

Dorine Alberta Golden of Eaton Rapids, Passed away May 10, 2019 at the age of 74. Dorine was born in Alma, MI, June 14, 1944, the daughter of Joseph “Andy” and Eunice (Duflo) Plank. She was a longtime employee with Comcast before retiring. Dorine enjoyed a variety of crafts including crocheting, gardening, sewing, reading and knitting. She gave so much of herself to provide for her children. Dorine volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, as the cookie mom, PTA, Band...

  Linda M. Wilbur of Eaton Rapids,  Passed away May 10, 2019 at the age of 65. She was born in Steubenville, OH on February 20, 1954, the daughter of Emmit and Della (Bissell) Uselton. Linda married the love of her life, Rick Wilbur, on December 23, 1982, immediately "adopting" Rick's 3 children, Thomas, Robert, and Saunci. Linda worked for several years with the Eaton Rapids Schools as a lunch attendant while her children were attending school. She retired as the...

Joyce Ann Swan of Huntsville, Alabama, Passed away May 2, 2019 at the age of 77. Joyce was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 30, 1941, the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret (Farlin) Shuler. She later married Howard L. Swan Sr. in Charlotte, MI on March 31, 1960. Joyce worked at Central Michigan University in the registrar office for 20 years before retiring. She was very artistic and enjoyed making cards. Joyce was known as spiritual prayer warrior for many others but most of all she...

Glenn Patrick (Jasper) Miller of Eaton Rapids, Passed away surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer, April 24, 2019 at the age of 52. Glenn was born in Kalamazoo, MI., May 16, 1966, the son of Glenn and Clare Nell (Johnson) Miller. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1984 and enlisted in the Army National Guard shortly after serving for 3 years. Glenn married Anne Marie Gee, July 27, 1985 and together they had two sons. He worked at Michigan Packaging...

Martha Joan McClellan of Springport, Passed away unexpectedly, April 22, 2019 at the age of 87. Martha was born in Eaton Rapids, December 9, 1931, the daughter of James and Hilda (Ford) Martin. She was a member at First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids for many years. Martha is survived by her half-sister, Vivian Buchanan and sister-in-law, Betty Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McClellan and daughter, Sandra Marie McClellan. Graveside services will be held...

Anna K. Overcash Welch of Eaton Rapids, Passed away April 21, 2019 at the age of 92. Anna was born in Mercersburg, PA, August 26, 1926, the daughter of Edgar and Blanche (Crouse) Overcash. She worked at Mercersburg Community Bank for over 30 years before retiring. Anna had strong faith, belonging to several churches and was an amazing artist. She could paint and recreate pictures with her beautiful God given talent. Anna also liked antiques, sewing, cooking and baking. She is survived by...

Marilyn June Rochester of Eaton Rapids, Passed away April 9, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 2, 1936, the daughter of Ernest and Thelma (Throop) Denton. Marilyn was a member of the Old Timers Radio Club in Arkansas. Her hobbies included making quilts and clocks, crafting and working out. Marilyn is survived by her children, Rustie (Sherry) Hiither, Teresa Chapman, Jackie (Brad) Coontz, Kelly (Rod) Paksi, Cheryl Lei Rochester, Dennis Rochester, Laurie Croy,...