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George A. Smith

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George A. Smith, age 76, of Olivet, Mich. passed away on January 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of George and Viola Smith. He moved from Battle Creek to Olivet in 1973 where he resided until his passing. George was a supply sergeant and truck driver in the Army National Guard from 1965 until 1994. George was a member of Battle Creek Friends Church. He enjoyed collecting model trains, listening to old time music, building and fixing projects which included small engine repair. George was united in marriage in 1967 to his wife Kathleen, she preceded him in death in 2006. Surviving are his daughters, Tracy (Harry) Reynolds and Susan Meade, both of Olivet; grandchildren, AJ Barnes, Linda Meade, Harry Reynolds III and Claudia Reynolds. The family received friends on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Battle Creek Friends Church. Interment followed at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association. Memories and condolences may be left for the family at henryfuneralhome.org.

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Lester R. Brimmer

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Lester R. Brimmer, 78, of Charlotte, a man who was a hard person to ignore, died unexpectedly at his home February 2, 2021. Lester was born October 25, 1942 in Belding, the son of Chester and Helen (Zinchkowski) Brimmer. Lester worked at General Motors for 31 years in a variety of jobs. He was a fork lift operator, a driver, worked in the press department and in the paint department.
Lester loved the opportunity to express his opinion which often resulted in lively and sometimes argumentative conversations. No matter how the conversation may have sounded, Lester was always a person who had a kind heart and was willing to help out others when in need. That was evident in his marriage to his late wife, Shirley. They loved each other very much even though they didn’t see eye to eye on everything. Lester was always amazed and proud of Shirley and her ability to manage the household finances and support her church. Les was a creature of habit. He had to have his morning State Journal so he could do the crossword puzzle and every Sunday he had to watch Detroit Lions Football (he was a true fan). He also loved listening to his favorite country singer, Waylon Jennings, playing euchre, or fishing with his step-son Willie.
Lester is survived by his step-children, Dan (Patsie) Butler, Darlene Sanders, Dawn (Gerald) Funk, David (Dawn) Butler, Tamara Strickland, Sandra Bennett, William (Lorrie) Householder, Sheila (Bill) Hurtubise, Bonnie Clay, Jay Lamie; and brother Walter Brimmer; his friend Dick Strickland; and his beloved cat, Waylon.
He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley; his parents; brother, Bob Brimmer; sister, Jeanette Schultz; and step-daughter, Dixie Burg.
Friends are encouraged to support Lester’s family by sharing memories of Lester on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. A graveside service will take place on February 8, 2021 at 12 noon at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte with Pastor Mike Knauff officiating. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to United Way. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Max A. Horn Jr.

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Max Aaron Horn Jr. of Eaton Rapids, passed away February 3, 2021 at the age of 73. Max was born in Eaton Rapids on October 16, 1947, the son of Max Horn Sr. and Barbara Campbell. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1967. Max was a gentle giant standing all of 6’ 9” and with special permission from the government, he proudly served with the US Marines from 1970 – 1972. He worked for Borg Warner in Cadillac before retiring in 2006. Max loved being outdoors, going to Lake Michigan, fishing, bowling and bird watching.
Max is survived by his sisters, April (Fred) Copeland of Eaton Rapids, Patricia (Tim) Harrison of Ala.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
No services are planned at this time. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Please visit their website to place condolences online at MillsFuneral.com.

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Barbara A. Schultz Casper

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Barbara Ann (Warren) Schultz Casper of Eaton Rapids, passed away January 30, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Lapeer County on November 19, 1935, the daughter of Ralph and Ruby (Heckman) Warren. Barbara retired from General Motors in 2000 after 33 years. She was a very independent, strong willed woman. Barbara enjoyed reading the Bible and riding her motorcycle. She was a generous donor to several charities and her greatest love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Danny (Kathy) Schultz of Lansing and Bruce Schultz of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Jason (Alison) Schultz of Grayling and Ashley Schultz of Eaton Rapids; great-grandchildren, Lucian Schultz, Eve Schultz, Judah Schultz; sisters, Dorothy Falan and Vera Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Glenn Schultz; brothers, Lawrence, Virgil, Bud, and Kenneth Warren; sister, Violet Brannon.
No services are planned at this time. Interment will take place at a later date in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Perry, MI. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s charity of choice in memory of Barbara. To leave online condolences or memories please visit MillsFuneral.com.

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Perry (Joe) Mire

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Perry (Joe) Mire, age 63, passed away, January 31, 2021.  Joe was born March 26, 1957, the son of Henry and Anna (Lance) Mire.
Joe was a farmer at heart with a work ethic that was unmatched. His favorite was planting corn. Joe worked with his best friend, from childhood, Darrell Newton of Newton Family Farm. He started working in 1978. Joe was like one of their family and he was loved by them all.
Surviving Joe are brothers, Henry, Jerry (Jackie), Max (Sheila), Harlow (Tammy), John Abbott; sisters, Connie (David) Berkimer, Kathy Abbott; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his stepdad, Robert Abbott, brother Eli and sister Penny Oberlin.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10 a.m., at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday February 6, 2021 at the Daniels Funeral Home with Joe’s friend Thomas Newton officiating.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.  For further details please visit their website at danielsfuneralhome.net

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Michael J. Cooper

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Michael John Cooper, 70, of Charlotte, a devoted family man and 25-year veteran of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, died January 24, 2021 at home with his beloved family by his side. Born on October 21, 1950 in Lansing to Clarence and Arlene (French) Cooper, Mike grew up as the only boy in a family with two sisters, and he learned quickly how to protect and care for those he loved.
Mike served his country in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970 in the 101st Airborne. When he returned, he married the love of his life, Penny Deverman, in 1970. Together they raised their daughters, Shannon and Tonya, and enjoyed as much time with family as possible, including time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren as their family grew up. His family meant everything to Mike, they were his true love and passion in life.
Traveling west during winter months, Mike enjoyed riding his Razor with the Desert Creek riding group in Bullhead City, Arizona. He also loved going to hunting camp, the “Hale Creek Club,” with his best friends. Mike worked for 25 years at the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as a detective and the first K-9 dog handler in Eaton County with his partner, Zeb.
Mike is survived by his wife of 50 years, Penny; daughters, Shannon Jungel and Tonya Cooper; grandchildren, Michael Cooper, Taylor Jungel, Hailey Jungel, Nicholas Jungel, and Jordan Stralnic; great-grandchildren, Hope Cooper, Daisy Cooper, Brantley Cooper, Miles Jungel, and Ella Smithers; sister, Roxanne Graham; sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Larry) Masseau, and Pam (Larry) VanDorpe; brothers-in-law, Paul Kays and Dave (Ellen) Deverman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother- and father-in-law, Rose and David Deverman; sister, Nancy Kays; brother-in-law, Kenneth Graham; and grandson, Austin Cooper.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 28, at the Charlotte Assembly of God with Pastor Jack Brown officiating. Friends are encouraged to support Mike’s family by visiting his tribute page to share memories at PrayFuneral.com. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans (dav.org/donate). The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Douglas C. Rodebaugh

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Douglas Carl “Rocket Man” Rodebaugh, a man who enjoyed the fast lane, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at home in Bellevue. Doug was born June 2, 1955, in Lansing, the son of Gerald and Anita (Pifer) Rodebaugh. He graduated from Potterville High School in 1973 and soon hit the gas on his lifetime passion of drag racing. He raced from the time he was 21 until he no longer could get behind the wheel. Doug married Jodi Kay Hayes in 1977, and the two started their family. Their family included more than children, as the Rodebaughs were always known to have a pet Dalmatian. Doug was self-employed, operating Rocket Man Motorsports in Lansing for over 25 years. He enjoyed sports, especially the Lions and Michigan football, and watching Tigers baseball.
Doug is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jodi; their children, Heather (Cheryl) Rodebaugh-Richards, Anthony (Trish) Rodebaugh, Doug Rodebaugh, Jr., and James (Shelby) Rodebaugh; and ten grandchildren, Ashley Lord, Allison Reese, Emily Coddington, Katie Rodebaugh, Corinne Rodebaugh, Hayleigh Rodebaugh, Rachael Rodebaugh, Gavin Rodebaugh, Sadie Rodebaugh, and Myles Rodebaugh. He was predeceased by his parents.
Friends are encouraged to support Doug’s family. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Jenson officiating. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the funeral home. Mask, group capacity, and distancing guidelines are practiced at the funeral home. The funeral will also be webcast beginning 15 minutes prior to the service so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan at hfmich.org. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Doug on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Jennifer L. Brooks

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Jennifer Lynn Brooks, a feisty, spunky and hard loving, wife, mother, daughter and friend, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 22, 2021. Jen, 44, of Potterville, Mich., was born January 18, 1977, the daughter of Larry and Barbara (Heinze) Reed. She graduated from Potterville High School in 1995. Jen worked the last 14 years as a self-employed property inspector throughout mid-Michigan. On September 19, 2015 Jen married Bryan Brooks and they have been inseparable ever since. Jen was always the life of the party, she loved singing karaoke at local bars with her daughter, Alexis, and friends belting out their favorite country music. She also had a very competitive side, and enjoyed playing in local softball, bowling, volleyball, and cornhole leagues, that she competed in with her husband Bryan. Family meant the world to Jen and she adored their time spent playing games, watching movies, and being together. Jen was always sharing her knowledge of art with her daughter Averi. She also enjoyed baking cheesecakes, shopping, and drawing cartoon characters. Jen will be remembered for always being able to make the best of even the worst situations.
Jen is survived by her loving husband, Bryan; children, Alexis (Nathan Fraley) Reed, Averi Watson, Skyler Brooks; third daughter, Monica Ornelas; mother, Barbara (David) Wambold; brother, Aaron Reed; in-laws, Kenneth (Janice) Brooks; sister-in-law, Christy (Dave Banks) Brooks; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs and cats. She was predeceased by her father, Larry Reed; and grandparents, William and Iva Heinze.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the family to help with funeral expenses. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Jen on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Jay H. Lee

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Jay Howard Lee, 50, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Jay was born on August 18, 1970, in Charlotte, the son of Orval and Florence (Monteith) Lee. Jay married the love of his life, Joyce Bogart on November 9, 2019. Family came first to Jay in his time and commitments. He will always be remembered for being a hard worker, kind, dependable and big hearted. One example of Jay’s gentle caring ways is that he took care, with such compassion, of his mother when she was ill. Jay enjoyed fishing, camping, watching local short track racing and NASCAR with Dale Earnhardt being his favorite driver. He also was a huge fan of U of M, wrestling and football teams. Always hoping for the big win, Jay often purchased scratch off tickets.
Jay is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, James Allen Lee; mother, Florence Lee; sisters, Jodi (Rex) Van Guilder and Sue Ann Lee; nephew, Matt McLean; niece, Megan Lee; special nephew, Buster; great-niece, Madison McLean; and his aunts and uncles and many cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Orval Lee; and his grandparents, Howard and Lavina Lee, Gerald Monteith and Georgia Garfield.
A Celebration of Life will be held following Sunday services on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Celebration Church (formerly Five Corners Church). Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Jay on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Jodi Van Guilder to help with expenses. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Barbara A. Payne

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Barbara Anne Payne of Eaton Rapids passed away January 24, 2021 at the age of 75. Barb was born in Eaton Rapids on January 25, 1945, the daughter of Max and Dorotha (Sutton) Williams. She attended MSU, briefly worked as a nurse’s aide at the Eaton Rapids hospital and worked as a secretary with the VFW National Home. Barbara was a past president of the VFW Auxiliary Post #2046 in Charlotte, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and she loved music. She had a beautiful voice that she shared with the community for many years. Barbara was in the Eaton Rapids Festival Choir, the Women’s Choir at church and the Steiner Chorale Choir in Lansing. She also loved the theatre, acting in numerous plays with the Eaton Rapids Community Theatre. 
Barbara is survived by her sons, Bert Payne Jr. of Eaton Rapids, andChristopher (Diane) Payne of Ariz.; grandchildren, Bert A. Payne, Trisha Payne, Christopher Payne Jr., and Julia Rivera; and sister, Jayne Stucky. She was preceded in death by her parents. 
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the music program at the First United Methodist Church, 600 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Please visit their website to place online condolences at MillsFuneral.com.

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