All Obituaries

Deborah Sue Woodard, Lownsbery of Eaton Rapids, MI Passed away April 1, 2020 at the age of 53. Deborah was born in Albion, October 22, 1966. She was a 1984 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Deborah had been hairstylist since 1987, most recently working at Holt Hair and Nails. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, enjoyed working out at Healthworks at the ERMC, boating, walking, being outdoors and sitting by the fire pit. Deborah is survived by her parents, Eddie and...

Mollie Susan Manchester of Mason, Passed away March 26, 2020 at the age of 80. Mollie was born in Lansing, MI,  August 6, 1939, the daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Murphy) McKimmy. She was a graduate of Eastern High School in Lansing and worked with Bell Telephone for 30 years before retiring. Mollie was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Eastern Stars in Mason. She traveled to every state in the USA with her husband, collected blue snowmen, cookie jars and Santa...

Harlan Benjamin Pauls, Jr. of Eaton Rapids, Passed away on March 25, 2020 at the age of 80. Harlan was born in Williamston, Michigan on June 6, 1939, the son of Harlan Benjamin Pauls, Sr. and Bernice Adell (Barnes) Pauls. He was a graduate of Williamston High School and proudly served with the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. After returning from the service, he worked for General Motors as an inspector and retired in 1991. Harlan was a proud member of the UAW Local 652, had a love...

Sandra Sue (Fitzgerald) Taylor of Dimondale, Due to the community health issues, services have been changed. Condolences may be left on the guest book page on the Mills Funeral Home website. Passed away March 20, 2020 at the age of 75. Sandra was born in Lansing on March 31, 1944 the daughter of Leon and Ruth (Bowden) Fitzgerald. She worked at King Street School, Northwestern School and at Lockwood Elementary School before retiring in 2000 after 29 years. Sandra enjoyed gardening, sewing...

Amelia Ayala of Jackson, Passed away following a long hard-fought battle with her many health issues surrounded by her loving family on March 19, 2020 at the age of 77. Amelia was born on September 9, 1942, the daughter of Manuel and Aurora (Canales) Gutierrez. She was married to Domingo Ayala and together they raised 8 children. Amelia loved to cook, bake for her family and make cakes for her grandchildren.   Amelia is survived by her husband, Domingo; children, Mary Ann Hakeem of...

Galen Floyd Higdon of Eaton Rapids,                                                  Passed away on March 13, 2020 at the age of 79 at Sensations Memory Care in Charlotte, Michigan due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Galen was born December 22, 1940 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to Floyd Higdon and Fidema (Starks) Higdon. He spent his childhood in...

Lorna Marguerite Rusch Tripp of Mason, Passed away peacefully with family by her side, March 4, 2020 at the age of 101. Lorna was born September 7, 1918 in Mason, MI, the daughter of William LeRoy and Ada (Osborne) Rusch. She attended County Normal College after high school and was a country school teacher for many years before raising her family. Lorna married Lawrence Tripp and they celebrated 61 years together before his death in 2004. She and her husband were avid Rockhounds and...

David Kenneth Slusser of Onondaga, Passed away March 2, 2020 at the age of 69. David was born in Jackson, MI, January 31, 1951, the son of Robert and Thelma (Wright) Slusser. He was employed with General Motors, retiring in 2004 after 36 years. He liked to fish from time to time, tinker on vehicles, and host barbeques at his house. David is survived by his daughter, Alyson (Michael Fitzpatrick) Reeser of Eaton Rapids; son, David Slusser of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Ryne Reeser of Eaton...

Barbara Evelyn Dickinson Age 80 of Dayton, NV, passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born November 6, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Susie (Wiseman) Homer. Barbara was a graduate of the University of California at Berkley. She used to hear groups like the Kingston Trio and The Limelighters practicing on the campus grounds as she walked to classes.  During those same years she was introduced to a young Navy Man through a friend of a friend.  She married that Navy Man, the love...

Denny Lee Miller of Eaton Rapids, Passed away February 27, 2020 at the age of 52. Denny was born in Eaton Rapids, MI, December 18, 1967, the son of Vernie “Pops” and Laura (Camp) Miller. He was a 1987 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Denny worked at Michigan Packaging for several years and was also a custodian with the Eaton Rapids Public Schools. He played softball in his younger years, liked to hunt and fish, and was a pretty good cook. Denny really enjoyed giving out...