All Obituaries

Rosemary Allen of Eaton Rapids., Passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 23, 2021 at the age of 82. Rosemary was born in Eaton Rapids, February 23, 1939, to Walter and Ruth (Halsey) Kikendall. She met Dick, the love of her life, and they were married on February 20, 1960. Rosemary was very artistic, creating beautiful art of many medias as well as belonging to the Eaton County Art League. The family would like to mention her friends in the Art League, Jill, Jean, Norma and Judy....

Norma Jane Listing of Eaton Rapids, Norma, age 90, departed this life leaving family and friends on July 14, 2021. She was born to parents, Hurlburt and Effie Townley in 1931, in Rives Junction, MI. Norma attended rural school through 8th grade and graduated from Jackson High School. Since very young, she always wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from Edward W. Sparrow School of Nursing and worked at nursing all her life. Her last 30 years she worked at Martin Luther Holt Home, which she...

John Richard Efaw of Eaton Rapids, Passed away July 14, 2021 at the age of 90. John was born in Marion County, W. VA, June 25, 1931, the son of John and Mary (King) Efaw. He worked for Owens Illinois in Charlotte for over 30 years before retiring. John was a former member of the Eaton Rapids Nazarene Church and the Charlotte Church of God. His hobbies included reading, attending church activities and tin working. John is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Schrum of GA, Anita Mire of Eaton...

Doris Ward Foreman of Charlotte, MI., Doris Ward Foreman, age 82, of Charlotte, formerly of Lansing, passed away July 13, 2021, at the age of 82. Doris was born in St. Joseph, on November 16, 1938, the daughter of James Raymond and Isabelle (Smith) Ward. She proudly served her country, first with the U.S. Navy, stationed in Washington, D.C. and Pearl Harbor, then as a military spouse, raising a family at duty stations around the world. Returning to Hawaii, she earned an associate degree in...

Linda Mae Walker of Eaton Rapids, Passed away July 11, 2021 at the age of 60. Linda was born in Chicago, IL November 17, 1960, the daughter of Edwardo and Caroline Valin. She worked for ROI Group Home as a caregiver for 35 years before retiring. Linda enjoyed reading, walking, riding her bicycle, listening to Christian music and loving on her dogs, Sadie and Kuddles. Linda is survived by her husband, Mark Walker; daughters, Shelley (Mark) Lewis of South Haven, MI, Heidi (David Berg) Klug...

Kevin Daniel Darnell of Eaton Rapids, Passed away July 9, 2021, at the age of 61. Kevin was born in Howell, MI., August 1, 1959, the son of Clarence and Lillian (Bunker) Darnell. He was a 1978 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Kevin worked with Farm Bureau for 4 years and Decra-Loc for 9 years as a paving stone strapper. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, collecting toy tractors, farm scenery and model cars. He loved the time he was able to spend with his family and friends. Kevin...

Ruth Ann Houghton of Eaton Rapids, Passed away July 3, 2021, at the age of 79. She was born in Lansing, MI on July 11, 1941. Ruth retired from Eaton Rapids Public Schools as a Bus Driver. She loved playing games with family. As long as Ruth was with family, she was happy. Ruth is survived by her children, Jeff (Susan) Houghton and Shelly (Randy) Morrison both of Eaton Rapids; 4 grandchildren, Jeff (Michelle) Houghton, Justin (Ashleigh) Houghton, Jessica (Richard) Skursky, and Jennifer (Jon...

Caren Joyce Miller of Holt, Passed away June 22, 2021 at the age of 46. Caren was born in Lansing, MI, January 30, 1975, the daughter of Paul and Cheryl (Vlaz) Miller. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1994. Caren made bookmarks and sewed using plastic canvases. Some of her favorite past times were talking on the phone to her mother, listening to Christian music and audio books and playing various games, including UNO, Skip-Bo, Yahtzee and Lego’s. Caren is survived by...

Carl John Florian of Eaton Rapids, Carl was carried away by the angels on June 19, 2021, at the age of 79. Carl was born in Jackson, MI, December 9, 1941, the son of Leo and Dema (VanDeusen) Florian. He worked for the State of Michigan in the Treasury Department for 37 years before retiring. Carl was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids, teaching Sunday School and helping with the Wednesday night dinners. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. He also...

Shirley Ilene Robbins of Eaton Rapids, Passed away June 13, 2021 at the age of 73. Shirley was born in Grand Ledge, August 26, 1947, the daughter of Chester and Marian (Shaw) Kelly. She was a 1967 graduate of Portland High School. Shirley worked for Meijer in the meat department for over 40 years before retiring and was a member and board member at the Eaton Rapids Conservation Club. She loved to travel, go on cruises, knit, crochet, make crafts of all kinds and looked forward to the...