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Marjorie Louise (Evers) Stewart went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, April 13, 2018 in Winter Haven, Fla. Marj was born April 19, 1945 in Howell, to the late Hans and Sarah Jane (Singleton) Evers. She graduated in 1963 from Hartland High School in Michigan.

Marj married Keith Stewart Jr. January 22, 1966 and four children were born from that union. They made their home in Olivet, where she was a homemaker and baker at Cornwell’s Turkeyville for years.

Marj was a very generous and loving person who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafting, canning, baking pies and feeding birds and squirrels. To know her was to love her.

Marj leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted husband, Keith H. Stewart Jr.; her four children, April (James) Kiplinger, Michele Kiplinger, Scott (Lisa) Stewart and Jeffrey (Michelle) Stewart; her grandchildren, Emilea (Will) Church, Erika Kiplinger, Colleen Kiplinger, Katie Stewart, Jaysen Kiplinger, Kayla Stewart, Carley Stewart, Bailey Stewart, Mason Stewart, Tyler Kiplinger and Tydan Stewart; siblings, Sue Truhn, Richard (Barbara)  Evers, Jim (Joan) Evers, Edward (Jeanne) Evers, Rita Evers and Phillip (Laura) Evers. She also had several nieces, nephews and friends she adored.

Marj was also preceded in death by her sister, Marie; and brothers, Peter and Donald.

There will be a memorial service held for Marj Friday, May 4, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Charlotte, located at 1000 W. Lawrence Highway.

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Jane Amanda (Roberts) Papranec, a faithful, devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, surrounded by her family. Jane was born June 2, 1934, in Detroit to David and Sadie (Schlotta) Roberts. Sadie passed away when Jane was a young girl. Her father David later married Ceil Docter. Jane earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Marygrove College in Detroit. On June 20, 1959, Jane married her sweetheart, Joseph Papranec, and together they created their legacy. She worked as an administrative secretary at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Jane also volunteered for Mobile Meals, but most importantly she was a very dedicated mother.

Her husband Joseph passed away in 1972 leaving her to raise 10 children on her own. Jane leaned on her strong faith in the Lord to overcome the struggles. She was known for lending a listening ear to assist others, being a mother to everyone, and for being a very modest woman. Jane enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, trying new restaurants, reading, and attending her children and grandchildren’s events. She also loved cheering for the Detroit sport teams and Notre Dame. Jane enjoyed playing Keno. Her love for Keno came on her 72^nd birthday when she won $72. Above all, Jane adored her family.

Jane is survived by her children, John Papranec, James Papranec, Julie (Kurt) Crandell, Mary (Joe) Keeley, Kathleen (David) Lightner, Carolyn (Chad) Walker, Elizabeth (Steve) Walker, Lisa (Joe) Cerven, and Joseph (Keri Jo) Papranec; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, David Roberts.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Papranec; son, Peter Papranec; parents, David and Sadie Roberts, and Ceil Roberts; siblings, Bette Kidder and Claude Roberts; brother in-law, Paul Papranec; and mother and father in-law, Amalia and Josef Papranec.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Vincent DePaul of St. Mary of Charlotte or Eaton Community Palliative Care.

Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Jane on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.

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Robert Eugene King, 85, lifelong resident of Charlotte, passed away April 17, 2018 in Lansing. He graduated from Charlotte High School; he was president of the Charlotte FFA and received the FFA Star Farmer of Michigan, played football and was a Golden Gloves boxer. After graduation, he entered general livestock farming full time, then in 1953 reduced the farm to a cash crop operation, and started employment with AEC (Hoover Group) that lasted 33 years. Robert was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1955, served two years in the 3^rd Armored Division.  He continued farming and then later worked for and retired from East Jordan Iron Works in Sunfield. He enjoyed building model airplanes when he was younger and worked on genealogy in his later years.

Survivors include his daughters, Shannon (Lee) Hoover and Kim (Michael) Birsen; granddaughters, Alexandria Birsen and Samantha Birsen (Brandon Dykstra); three brothers, Ivan King Jr., Vincent (Shirley), and Thomas (Sharon), many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H. Ivan and Winifred (Sanford) King and brother Richard.

In honoring Robert’s request, no services will be held and cremation has taken place.

For those wishing, memorial contributions may be given to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran Road, Charlotte, MI 48813 in memory of Robert King.

The family is being served by the Peters & Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. Online condolences may be made at petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Larry Anthony Gomoll, a free-spirited, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and loyal friend, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home. Larry, 55, of Charlotte was born September 6, 1962 in Detroit, the son of James and Angeline (Merlo) Gomoll. He attended Everett High School in Lansing, where he was a diver on the swim team. Following graduation in 1980, he started his family and a multi-faceted self-employed sales career. Larry’s hyper-active lifestyle saw him starting a bedding company, selling cars, and marina sales. He shared his many talents with his close friends and family, creating countless extravagant memories up north at the cabin, travelling together in the Corolla. No matter what curveballs came his way, Larry made a wonderful life for his family, especially spoiling his grandchildren.

Larry leaves behind his loving girlfriend, Spring Sheldon; parents, Jim Gomoll and Angie Orzel; three children, Karry (Willie) DeBerry, Chelsea (David) Carpenter, and Mindy Quimby; seven grandchildren, Malaki, Breann, Kaiden, Leiloni, David Jr., Kaizen, and Jannah; two sisters, Loriann Gomoll and Angela Orzel; nieces Holly and Danyell; nephews Adam and Jordon; and former wife and forever friend, Kay Quimby.

Friends are encouraged to support Larry’s family by attending visitation on Friday, April 20, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m., followed by the funeral services at 2 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Darrell Clements officiating. Interment will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason.

If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the family in the care of Karry DeBerry.

Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Larry on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.

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Amy Marie (Foster) Dankenbring, 47, of Charlotte, passed away April 8, 2018 following a long battle with brain cancer.

Amy earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an associate’s degree in applied science. She graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1989. She worked at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing for 15 years.

Amy is survived by her husband, Robert Dankenbring; children, Adam Foster, Dustin Foster, and Nicole Foster; five grandchildren; one sibling, Dawn Foster; and parents, Kenneth and Marsha Foster.

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Virginia Irene Zimmerman passed away on January 25, 2018 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospital. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Frances Richards and Patricia Conner, both of Jackson; and sons, William (Barb) of Pleasant Lake and Joseph (Becky) of Chathom; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ritter of Charlotte, Lucille Eldred of Leslie, and Betty Zimmerman of Onondaga; nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, many great and great great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Roger, and siblings, Edna Paine, Bethel Stewart, Alberta Conant, and Carl Paine.

Virginia was born the fourth of five children to George and Estelle (Barns) Paine in Charlotte on March 23, 1918. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1935 and married her high school sweetheart, Harold W. Zimmerman, in 1936. Together they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. She was a past member of the Rose City Chapter of the ABWA and was a very active in the 4H club as a leader. She worked at JC Penney and then at MESC, where she retired in 1981. Virginia loved to sew and quilt, making a quilt for each of her kids and many of her grandchildren. She was an excellent and innovative cook and baker. She was noted for her pies, even teaching family members the special techniques required.

The family would like to thank her grandson, Steve, who generously spent nights with her at the hospital. Services celebrating Virginia’s long life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, 109 N. Church Street in Leslie, with Dr. Charles Dillman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI 49202, N. Jackson Lions Club, In Care of Lautzenheiser, PO Box 6581, Jackson, MI 49204, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Vickers Leslie Funeral Home.

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Margaret (Marie) Butler, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She was born December 21, 1966 in Charlotte.

Marie loved her family first and spending time with them. Marie was a very talented crafter and quilter. She also loved to spend time in her garden, camping in the summer with family and friends, going to a local speedway for her husband’s races on weekends. Marie found a love for Texas after making it her home for five years, making lifelong friends and memories.

Marie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband and high school sweetheart, Jim Butler; their three children, Rachel Butler, Taylor Butler and Blaine Butler; her two grandchildren, Jessie and Jaxton; her sister, Aimee Martens; her brothers, Mark (and Marnia) Martens and Tim Martens; her mother, Sue Burchfield (Martens); her step-mother, Carol Martens; step-sisters, Stacie Barstow and Shalon Dailey; and her lifelong friend, Lynn Sevitts Hicks.

Marie rejoins her father, Norm Martens and brother, Kirk Martens.

The family will have a celebration of Marie’s life on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, located at 436 W. Harris Street, of Charlotte, with pastor Randy Royston officiating.

The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation and many thanks to Sparrow Hospice of Lansing.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in memory of Marie.

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Rhonda Schoudt, 54, born January 14, 1964, passed away March 14, 2018. She was born in Los Angeles, Calif., the daughter of the late Wayne and Geraldine Schoudt.

Surviving is a brother, Darrel, and a son, Eric.

She will be sadly missed by those who know her, especially those at the Charlotte Fellowship Hall. Her morning greeting was always, “Oh happy day.”

A memorial service will be held in Charlotte at New Hope Community Church, located at 436 Harris Street at 1 p.m. on April 28, 2018.

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Gerald “Jerry” Douglas Baker, 76, a proud veteran and hard worker, of Potterville, died April 10, 2018.  He was born February 20, 1942 in Charlotte to Don W. and Margaret (James) Miller. Jerry worked at Minor Walton Bean Company before enlisting in the Army and serving in Vietnam. He was known as a Buck Sergeant because he was older than others that enlisted. Jerry had a pet monkey during the war that was great at finding venomous snakes, and he was awarded two Bronze Stars during his time in Vietnam. He loved this country and was proud that he was able to serve his country.

Jerry was brave, generous, and the “Rock” of the family.  He enjoyed mowing, so much so that he volunteered to mow Lake Alliance. His love for mowing came from his work with The City of Lansing where he worked in the Parks and Recreation Department prior to his retirement. Jerry also enjoyed fishing (especially at Tippy Dam and Cedar Lake), going to the casino, road trips, yard sales, and looked forward to playing cards with his poker and cribbage family every day.

Jerry is survived by his five children, Bill (Patti) Hoffman, Reda (Ron) Hoffman, Steve (Teresa) Hoffman, Scott (Deb) Baker, Brad (Darlene) Baker; grandchildren, Jessica, Matt, Wesley, Nathan, Michael, Steven, Christopher, Josh, Cameron, Chelsea, Andrew, Savanah, Jessie, Tyler, and Leonard; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ron (Iwana) Miller, Donna (Mark) Ransom, Cindy Miller, Cathy (Mark) Jacobs, Don (Carol) Miller and Jim Baker; his chocolate lab, Patty; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Angela Baker and Cindy Hoffman; and grandson, Ronald Hoffman.

Friends of Jerry are encouraged to show their support for his family at visitation on Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Koepke officiating.

If desired the family suggests memorial contributions be in Jerry’s honor to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Friends and family are also encouraged to share memories of Jerry on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.

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Michael W. Stahl of Eaton Rapids passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the age of 64. He was born May 2, 1953 to Fred and Alma (Woodward) Stahl in Eaton Rapids.  Mike was the current owner/ operator of Stahl & Sons Inc. in Eaton Rapids. For the past 15 years he was also a heating and cooling instructor for Lansing Community College.  Mike was very active in the Charlotte community, where he was a past member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church. He was also active in the Charlotte Boy Scouts for more than 40 years and currently the Scout Master of Troop 46.  Mike was known for putting on the Chicken BBQs at the Charlotte Frontier Days. He enjoyed gathering maple syrup and was the third generation of the Stahl family to do so. During Christmas time he and his wife, Alana would dress up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and visit the residents of the VFW National Home for Children. Mike was also very active in volunteering for the Eaton Rapids Area Historical Society, where he worked hard to maintain the grounds and facilities at the Miller Farm.  Mike was beloved by many and will be missed dearly by all who remember him.

Preceding him in death were his parents and grandson, Aiden McLendon.

Surviving are his wife, Alana Stahl; children, Robert (Lori) Stahl, Wendy Stahl, Amanda McLendon, Christopher Sand, Adam Sheets; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with one on the way; brother, Mark (Debbie) Stahl; sister, Lynda (Vincent) Goeman as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Area Historical Society in Michael’s name.  To share memories and condolences, please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.