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Arliss Creller

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Arliss Leone Creller, age 91, from Bellevue, Michigan passed away on April 29, 2022. They worked for Michigan Magnetics. Funeral was held on May 5, 2022 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Donald Root

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Donald Alan Root, age 53 from Sunfield, Michigan passed away on April 27, 2022. He was a machinist at Sinto Corp. Funeral was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2022 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Marian Renea Turner

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Marian Renea Turner of Eaton Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, April 25, 2022, at the age of 56. Renea was born in Dillon, SC, October 27, 1965, the daughter of Marion and Frances (Cooke) Turner. She always stayed busy cooking, decorating, making crafts, raising plants and flowers, watching WWE Smackdown, dancing, and karaoke. Family was everything to her. She loved organizing and planning events, helping her brother at his shop in Charlotte, baking with her Sissy, but most of all she loved watching her son and grandchildren play their favorite sports. Renea’s favorite sayings, were, “kiss my grits,” and “Aunt Nea loves you,” She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Renea is survived by her mother; daughters, Samantha (Ryan) Klink-Haindel of Onondaga, Ashley (Austin Carmody) Wicker of Lansing; son, Nicholas (Alexis) Turner of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Britney, Haizy, Aiden, Rayne, Jeremiah, Grace, Kendilyn, Gabie, Kinsley, Kyleigh, Harleigh; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Johnny Stewart Turner; grandparents, Tracy Cooke, Mary Cifelli, George Turner and Mary Sports.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Visitation will take place Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Attn: Financial Operations, 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510, New York, NY 10017. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.

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Wayne Eugene Beiser

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Wayne Eugene Beiser of Lansing, formerly of Dansville, passed away April 27, 2022, at the age of 87. Wayne was born in Detroit, MI, September 1, 1934, the son of Mack and Faith (Vernon) Beiser. He was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts, was a member of the Stockbridge United Methodist Church, singing in the choir, was also a member of the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church and the Lansing Conservatory of Music. Music was Wayne’s life. He attended Central Michigan University, through 1952, was in the concert and marching bands, and was proud to have been able to play taps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He enjoyed reading, wood working, was a builder and loved to spend time in his garden.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Nancy Beiser; son, Terry Beiser of Jackson, daughter, Taune DeBolt of Brooklyn; step-daughter, Stephanie Sanders of Lansing; mother of his children, Donna (Michael) Pierce of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Andrea Vasquez, Chrissy Beiser, Kelly (Brad) Mason, Emily DeBolt, Katherine Seybert, Erica Beiser, Alex (Nisha) Beiser; several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly Joyce Dison.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation was Friday from 6-8 p.m. The family will also receive friends on Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Band Boosters. To leave online condolences for the family please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.

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Jacqueline Phyllis Warfield

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Jacqueline Phyllis Warfield of Eaton Rapids, MI went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2022, at the age of 98. Jackie was born on October 20, 1923, in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of John and Marguerite (Grandy) Hogle. She married Frederick Warfield in 1950. She had eight children. Jackie and Tiny were the owners of River City Meat Company and Friendly’s Restaurant in Eaton Rapids and Tiny’s Pioneer Restaurant in Charlotte. She was extremely active, even in retirement. She volunteered at ECHRS in Charlotte until the age of 92. Jackie was also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Eaton Rapids. She loved pets, especially her dog Odie and adored her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick “Tiny” Warfield; son, Frederick “Clinton” Warfield; daughter, Sonia Smith and brothers, Jack Hogle, Max Hogle and Stewart Beardsley.
Surviving are her children, Brenda Narezo, Terrie (Loren Worden) Prior, Diane (William) Price, Renee (Michael) Kirwin, Jerry Warfield, David (Sue) Warfield; 24 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 18 great great-grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in memory of Jackie. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Paul Lewis Coplin

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Paul Lewis Coplin, age 88 of Potterville, passed away on April 21, 2022. He was a clerk at Grand Trunk Railroad. Service was held on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Karen Jo Fox

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Karen Jo Fox, a wonderful, very kind and loving grandmother, passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, 2022 with her beloved husband by her side. Karen, 78 of Charlotte, was born May 19, 1943 in Lansing to James and Carol (Johnston) Miller. A wonderful grandmother, neighbor and friend would best describe Karen. She was a fabulous host who took great care of her family, friends and neighbors. Sewing was one of her many talents, making clothes for her children and maneuvering the small tedious things such as Barbie clothes. Traveling the state of Michigan and visiting almost every single lighthouse with her husband, Moe, was an adventure that brought home a collection of lighthouses from all over the state. She loved garage saling with her sister-in-law and reading romance novels.
Karen leaves behind her devoted and faithful husband of 59 years, Gerald “Moe” Fox; three daughters, Robin (Spence) Cole, Renee (Brian) Dewey and Michele (Leo) Fox; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and brother, Mike (Laurie) Raines. She was predeceased by her brother, Brad Lett.
Friends and family are encouraged to support her family by sharing memories on Karen’s tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 1-3:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI. The funeral service will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Karen’s tribute, then click on Photos & videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Just prior to the beginning of the service, a link will appear on this page to watch the webcast. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.

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Keith Harrison Stewart Sr.

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Keith Harrison Stewart Sr, age 96 of Bellevue, passed into glory on April 11, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. Keith was born to Harold Eugene and Gladys Geneva (Hoover) Stewart in Williamston, Michigan on the “8th day, 7th month, of 1925.”
Keith had an exceptional life and all who knew him loved and respected him. Having been a dairy and crop farmer all his life, he possessed an extraordinary work ethic that he passed onto his children and grandchildren. He had the ability to see the goodness in others and was the first to help anyone who needed assistance. He once said he prayed while driving his tractor and that his church was in the fields.
Keith was preceeded in death by his wife of 74 years, Ada Jane (Maxwell); his grandson, Keith H. Stewart III; daughter-in-law- Marjorie (Evers) Stewart; and great granddaughter, Alicia Degroot.
Keith is survived by his four children: Keith H. Stewart Jr. (Marjorie), Harold D. Stewart (Sharon), Irene L. Vasilion (Charles), and Kenneth J. Stewart (Beth Stephens); 13 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren with one on the way. Through their married years, Keith and Ada fostered as many as 65 children.
The family would like to especially thank Keith’s granddaughter, Kay Graichen for being a wonderful care-giver to both Ada and Keith.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Grace Community Church with Pastor Don Roscoe officiating.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Keith’s honor to Hospice of Lansing, 3186 Pine Tree Road Ste 1, Lansing, MI 48911.
To view Keith’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.

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Vickie Lee Van Liew

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Vickie Lee Van Liew, 75, of Dimondale, died peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022, in her home with her daughter by her side. Vickie was born March 4, 1947, in Lansing, the daughter of Elmer Archie and Althea Ruth (Strieter) Steele. She graduated from Everett High School in 1965. Vickie married the love of her life, Jerry Van Liew, on May 18, 1968. Vickie was an active member of the local Moose Lodge and Easter Seals and enjoyed time spent out to dinner with family and friends. She and Jerry went on numerous cruises all throughout the world. She was a huge MSU fan, holding season tickets for both football and basketball. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and going to the movies, and doting on her dog and her granddaughter.
Vickie is survived by her daughter, Michelle Van Liew of Grand Rapids and her granddaughter, Holly Hewartson, as well as her dog, Toby. She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry in 2008, her mother in 1999, and her father in 1997.
Friends are encouraged to support Vickie’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church of Dimondale with Pastor Scott Crane officiating. Interment will take place in Dimondale Cemetery. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Vickie’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Dimondale or Mooseheart. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Marilyn Dee MacKenzie

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Marilyn Dee MacKenzie, 83, an easy-going woman loved and respected by many, died peacefully with her family by her side on February 3, 2022, at her home in Vermontville, MI. Born in Central Lake, MI on October 24, 1938, to Zemira and Esther (Harter) Zimmerman, Marilyn graduated from Hastings High School in 1956, and later that year married her sweetheart, Donald MacKenzie on Halloween. They lived in Hastings, and later moved to Vermontville where they raised their three children with lots of love and lessons on the importance of family and hard work.
Marilyn was very sharp and enjoyed working at Michigan National Bank as a teller and became Branch Manager at Independent Bank. She was also treasurer at their church in Hastings and later the South Cochran Church of God in Charlotte. Some of the things she was very good at and enjoyed over the years, include crocheting, bowling, gardening and canning the fruits of her labor, making amazing homemade pickles, hunting deer and bear, fishing, and family camping trips. Family meant the world to Marilyn, and she especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren playing games and just spending time together.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 65 years, Donald; son, Steven MacKenzie; daughter, Valerie (Thomas) Palmer; grandchildren, Nicole (Richard) Rivera, Curtis Palmer, Darcy (Jason) Nesky, Erin (Joe) Elliston, Derek MacKenzie, and Dena (Christoph) Holzmann; 8 great-grandchildren, Audrey, Ethan, Morgan, Cameron, Avery, Cayden, Dylan, and Joanna; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian; sister, Margaret; and her parents.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Marilyn’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at the South Cochran Church of God in Charlotte. Memorial contributions are suggested to the South Cochran Church of God. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.

 

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