All Obituaries

Robert Lynn Pruden of Springport, Passed away surrounded by his family, September 20, 2021, at the age of 66. Robert was born in Charlotte, MI, December 8, 1954, the son of Roger and Dorothy (Shaull) Pruden. He served with the US Army in Germany from 1971-1974. Robert was an over the road truck driver, a jack of all trades and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed fixing up cars, riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. Robert is survived by his wife, Vickie Pruden; children, Dawn (David)...

Marlene Grace Waterson of Mason, Passed away September 20, 2021, at the age of 79. Marlene was born in Jackson, MI, August 8, 1942, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Vian) Herrick. She went back to school and graduated from Bear Lake High School in 1992 alongside her daughter, Michelle. Marlene learned sign language on her own and was an interpreter for those in need. She was an awesome baker and cook, enjoyed sewing and canning. Marlene is survived by her children, Sharon Chandler of...

Dennis Jerome Lawhead of Eaton Rapids, Passed away surrounded by his beloved family on September 18, 2021, at the age of 73. Dennis was born in Lansing, MI., June 25, 1948, the son of Duane and Irma Gayle (Walker) Lawhead. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1967 and went on to proudly serve with the US Army until his retirement in 1989. Dennis continued his employment as a corrections officer retiring in 2011 after 20 years. He was a member of the Masonic Temple in Eaton Rapids...

Kay Marie Evans of Rockford, Was reunited with Jesus and her loved ones on September 16, 2021. Kay was born in Niagara Falls, NY., January 14, 1924, the daughter of Julius and Rose (Trunzo) Roberts. She had many professions over the years from scooping out ice cream sundaes after school to help support her large family, attending the Detroit Business Institute during the day after graduation and working in the GM Fleetwood Division Cost Department in the evenings during WWII. After the war,...

Jerry William Lyon of Eaton Rapids, Passed away September 8, 2021, at the age of 79. Jerry was born in Ionia County, Danby Township, March 8, 1942, the son of Asil and Etta (Davis) Lyon. He worked for Crandell Brothers Trucking, Eaton County Road Commission and the State of Michigan Lottery Department as a truck driver before he was able to retire to focus on his true love of farming. Jerry was a member of the Milk Producers Association and Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife of 62...

Ray Arthur Darnell of Eaton Rapids, Passed away September 6, 2021, at the age of 67. Ray was born in Howell, MI., January 8, 1954, the son of Clarence and Lillian (Bunker) Darnell. He worked for DecraLac and Fast Eddies in Holt. Ray was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR and westerns. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Ray is survived by his fiancé, Brenda Lee Richardson; children, Ray, Jenny, Bruce and Mark...

James Norman Cole of Coldwater, formerly of Eaton Rapids, Passed away due to complications from Covid, September 5, 2021, at the age of 73. Jim was born in Louisville, KY., March 22, 1948, to Arthur and Martha (Schmidt) Cole Jr. He proudly served with the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War with the rank of Master Sargent, retiring in 1986 after 20 years. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a former member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Jim was a 4th Degree...

Joan Cline of Mt. Pleasant, Passed away after a short illness, September 4, 2021, at the age of 69. Joan was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI, February 19, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Jennie (Otto) Bruner. She worked for Michigan Indian Employment and Training Services as an employment assistant. In 2012, she married the love of her life, Steve Cline. Joan was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and visiting the nearest casino!...

 As we sat in Dad’s hospital room loving on dad, comforting each other and waiting for the inevitable, a nurse walked in and said “the wealth of a person’s life can be measured by the number of people surrounding them at this stage of their life.  Seeing all of you in this room gives me chills. He nailed it, James Johnson was truly loved!” James Edward Johnson, 85 of Eaton Rapids died September 4th with family around him. James met and married...

Mildred Louise “Millie” Gordon of Holt, Passed away on September 4, 2021, at the age of 94 after a short illness. She was born April 12, 1927, in Watertown Twp., Clinton County, Michigan to Peter Paul and Blanche (Hathaway) Mollitor who both preceded her in death. Millie enjoyed reading her novels, old movies, golfing, traveling, being a boy scout den mother and craft projects. She graduated from Everett High School and is an alumnus. Millie touched many lives through her...