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Lowell W. Greene

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Lowell Wayne Greene, 82, of Clarence Township, Mich. went to be with his heavenly father on April 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife Faye Greene, and family and friends. He was born October 6, 1938 in a renovated one room schoolhouse in Wilber Township, located in Iosco County, Mich., to Miriam (Amacher) and Frederick (Fred) Greene.
Lowell attended Cheboygan High School, worked at times on Mackinac Island, and attended Central Michigan University for two years. He started working at State Farm in Marshall, Mich. in 1959, where he met the love of his life, Faye Louise Barnett. They were joined in marriage on May 7, 1960 and were just three weeks shy of their 61st wedding anniversary.
He worked in the computer department at State Farm, and later at Austin National Bank and then at the IRS in Austin, Tex. Then he pursued his life’s passion of becoming a minister and attended the Preston Road School of Preaching in Dallas, Tex. for two years. He ministered for the Church of Christ in Coppell, Tex.; Deer Creek, Okla.; Molalla, Ore.; and Houghton Lake, Mich.
Lowell enjoyed spending time preparing and growing gardens, watching the weather changes, traveling and landscaping. He traveled to most states of the country with his family. In later years, visiting Mackinac Island with Faye and reading about its history and events became a hobby. Another hobby he developed was listening to and collecting music across numerous genres, amassing a collection of literally thousands of songs and song videos. Lowell especially enjoyed telling stories, most of them funny, of his family’s heritage and he also enjoyed spreading the word of Christ.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Faye; three sons, Todd, Travis and Timothy Greene; grandchildren, Acacia, Mitchel, Damien, Soren, Arica and Rebecca; three great-grandchildren; brother Wayne Greene; and sister Sara (Sally) Simard. Lowell was preceded in death by parents, Miriam and Fred Greene; one brother, Edgar (Harry) Greene; two sisters, Frieda Cook and Amy Buyse; and his granddaughter, Chelsea Greene.
The funeral service to honor his life was held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Vickers Springport Funeral Home in Springport, Mich., followed by a graveside service at the Rice Creek Cemetery in Marshall, Mich.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a memorial contribution to the charity of your choosing.

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Jill B. Lea

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The family of Jill Braden Lea wants to honor the life she lived by holding a memorial service filled with fun and great memories of her. It will be at Pray Funeral Home Gardens on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. Dress casual (Jamaican theme because Jill loved Jamaica) and bring stories of your adventures and memories of Jill you can share with everyone. The service will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to prayfuneral.com, click on Jill’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 Capital Area Humane Society, or Paws With A Cause. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Jill on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Joan Horn

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Joan Horn, age 93, of Bellevue, died on April 22, 2021. She was surrounded by her family as she went to her God and loving husband Donald.
Joan was a loving kind person. She was a member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church, where she was actively involved. She loved her artwork, crafts, gardening, and spending time with her many friends. She worked for Capital Florist for eleven years.
She is survived by her son and daughter, Greg Horn and Linda Francis; and a brother, Jim Mulvany; seven grandchildren, Scott Horn, Kimberly Horn, Sarah Lampert, Heather (Rick) Gourlay, Tim (Renee) Lange; and nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other dear friends that she considered family.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at the Bellevue United Methodist Church on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 1 p.m., where friends may visit with the family from 12 p.m. until time of the service. Rev. Margaret Sandlin will officiate the service with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Arrangements by Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Bellevue. Please visit kempffuneralhome.com to view the obituary, sign the guest book or leave messages for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Bellevue United Methodist Church, 122 W Capital Ave, Bellevue, MI 49021, bellevueumc.org, or Oaklawn Hospice, 13444 Preston Dr, Marshall, MI 49068, oaklawnhospital.org/donate/.

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Dorothy M. Rowe

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Dorothy M. Rowe, age 75 of Martin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2021.  She loved camping, riding motorcycles, and most of all, her Bible and spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Geno Davis; parents, Walter and Helen Darnell; brother, Michael Darnell; sister, Jean Darnell.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Major (Tammy) Rowe, Harold Rowe, Vernon Rowe, Heath Rowe; and their father, Harold Rowe Sr.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was a life-long member of the VFW Women’s Auxilliary Charlotte Post.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 30, 2021,  at Stegenga Funeral Home, 3131 South Division Avenue, Wyoming, with Rev. Scott Wiley officiating.  Dorothy’s family greeted relatives and friends on Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial was held at Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helen Devos Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at stegengafuneralchapel.com.

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Elizabeth J. Griffin

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Elizabeth Jane Griffin, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born February 13, 1947, in Charlotte the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Morrison) Young. Elizabeth graduated from Springport High School with the class of 1966. She married the love of her life, Jon Griffin on May 28, 1975. Elizabeth was a social butterfly who loved visiting with others. She always wanted to be in the know when it came to happenings around town. She had a heart of gold and was concerned about the needs of others. Her home was always open to anyone in need. Throughout her life she loved fast cars, especially her Ford Mustang she had when she was young. But most of all she cherished her family and loved spending time together.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Jon Griffin of DeWitt, Allison (Albert) Carnell of Charlotte, Dana Carmichael of Texas; twelve grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and brother, Mark Young of Springport.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jon in 2016; and brother Michael Timothy Young.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. For those desiring to view the service from a computer or mobile device, the service will be livestreamed at listentochurch.com/listen/bgk. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Bosworth Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Elizabeth’s honor to SIREN Eaton Shelter 520 Robinson St., Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Elizabeth’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit Burkhead-Green-Kilgo.com.

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Gloria A. Benden

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Gloria Anita Simmons Benden, 75, of Charlotte, Mich., passed away April 26 under the care of Grace Hospice at Country Woods Assisted Living in Potterville, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born May 21, 1945 in Baltimore, Md., to Rose Marie (Buccari) Simmons and Harold T. Simmons.
Gloria graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1964.
In September 1964, Gloria met the love of her life, Leonard Benden, at a dance at Fort Meade, Md. They married on February 13, 1965 and lived for many years in Charlotte. After Leonard’s retirement from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, they enjoyed winters in Fla., as well as several trips to the Netherlands.
Gloria volunteered for 18 years at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. She learned to drive later in life, and demonstrated great skill at finding bargains at yard sales and department stores. She cherished her impressive display of ceramic angels, became adept at using her iPad, and stayed informed about news and politics.
Her signature meal was spaghetti, a recipe passed down from her mother. Never a fan of vegetables, Gloria nonetheless baked delectable zucchini bread, and kept a big supply frozen to offer as gifts. She was a quiet, caring grandma who never, ever said anything bad about anyone.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Leonard; son David (Melissa) Benden of Grand Ledge, and  daughter Julie Benden of Charlotte; grandchildren Alex and Alyssa Sanchez, Lucas Mattoon, Kyle and Josh Benden; sisters Darlene (Ronnie) Upton of South Boston, Va., and Dorothy Simmons of Glen Burnie, Md., and brother Wesley (Diane) Simmons of Cypress, Tex.; in-laws Peter (Christine) Benden of Lahnstein, Germany, Paul (Linda) Benden of Albion, Mich., and Rina Benden (Andy) Miller of Dexter, Mich.
She was predeceased by her parents, brother Tommie Simmons, and sister Deborah Mizenko.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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Janet D. Verhelle

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Janet Darlene Verhelle, age 74, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 after a 10-year battle with lung cancer. Janet was born on October 8, 1946 in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Altus and Evelin (Yaks) Smith. She was raised in Lansing where she graduated from Eastern High School class of 1964. Janet married Wayne Verhelle in 1967 and moved to Eaton Rapids where she raised her family. She worked for short periods as an Avon representative, waiting tables and for the State of Michigan but found her calling taking care of her home and her children. She was a lover of all animals and had a special gift to speak to wildlife. Janet also enjoyed music, reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Christina Verhelle, Todd Verhelle, Scott Verhelle; half sister, Phyllis and numerous nieces and nephews. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Bonnie Raum and brother, Duane Smith.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Humane Society in memory of Janet. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Teresa L. Howe

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Teresa L. Howe
Teresa “Teri” Lynn Howe, a lifelong resident of the Eaton Rapids area passed away April 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 65 years old.
Teri was born in Eaton Rapids on July 21, 1954, the daughter of the late Harold “Punk” and Esther Linda (Dana) Howe. She was a 1972 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and a lifelong Greyhound and Spartan fan.
Teri began her career of helping and caring for others in the Sparrow Hospital System and subsequently retired from her position of Ward Clerk after 40 years exemplary service in 2016. She was also named Sparrow’s “Employee of the Year” at the Diamondale facility in 1996.
She was a dedicated and loving daughter, sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, Great Great Aunt and friend who will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched. Teri took particular pleasure interacting with the accomplishments of her many nieces, nephews and friends.
She will always be remembered for her gentle smile, infectious laugh, love of life as well the special place in her heart she held for her friends. Her unique fondness and joy for the many Walt Disney characters – especially “Pooh”– always created a smile on people’s faces. The “Beach Boys” were also atop of her favorite vocalists list.
Teri is survived by her brother Bill (Marie) Howe of Bath, MI. Special friends Karen Miller of Ionia, MI, Kaye Sanders of Vermontville, MI, Penny Johnson of Diamondale, MI, Teresa A of South Carolina as well as nephews Mike (Margie) Howe, Springport, MI, Doug (Mary) Howe of Ingadine, MI, Tim Howe of Holt, MI, Chris (Susan) Howe of Grand Rapids, MI, Tim Pettifor of Indianapolis, IN and nieces Penny Howe of Boseman, Montana, Michelle (Dean) Harmon of Martinsville, IN and Lynda (Melvin) Smallwood of Indianapolis, IN as well as several Great and Great Great nieces and nephews.
Teri was predeceased by her parents, sister Linda (Howe) Pettifor and brothers James and Walter (Elli) Howe.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com

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Hailey M. Hunter

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Hailey Marie Hunter passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 17. Hailey was born on December 29, 2003 in Lansing, Mich. the daughter of Stephanie Foreman and Matthew Hunter. She was raised in Eaton Rapids where she was currently a Junior at Eaton Rapids High School. Hailey was fun loving with a smile that would light up a room. She enjoyed boating, camping, riding ATV’s and spending time outdoors enjoying warm weather and soaking up nature’s great beauties. She also loved animals and spending time with children, especially her nephew Miles.
Hailey is survived by her mother, Stephanie Foreman; father, Matthew (Teresa) Hunter; grandparents, Marie and David Denman, Karen (Dallas Hackworth) Foreman, Steven (Chris) Foreman; siblings, Hannah (Carlos Contreas) Morey, Kyle Miller, Lucy Hunter and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Phillip D. Bean

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Phillip Donald “Don” Bean, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the age of 69. Don was born on July 11, 1951 in South Bend, Ind., the son of Phillip and Donna (Mittan) Bean. He moved to Lansing where he attended Lansing Sexton High School before enlisting in the Army during the Vietnam War. Don was a Green Beret and served in the 173rd Army Airborne Brigade. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids and served on prison ministries for Ingham and Jackson counties. Don enjoyed motorcycles and dirt bikes and loved northern Michigan where he spent time trail riding, often with the Tomahawk Trail Riders Club. He was very generous and gave routinely to veteran and religious organizations. Don was above all a dedicated father and grandfather who cherished his children and the time he spent with them.
He is survived by his mother, Donna Bean; daughters, Rebecca (Kelly) Houlihan, Rachel (Nathan) Hunter; sons, Don (Lisa) Bean, Eli (Amanda) Bean, Isiah (Kelly) Bean, Josiah (Stephanie) Bean; grandchildren, Andrew Bean, Ryan Bean, Makayla Houlihan, Aelah Hunter, Kimber Hunter, Ryleigh Hunter, Uriah Hunter, Silas Bean, Savannah Bean; brother, Paul (Debbie) Bean; sisters, Rosalee (Rick) Allen, Marilyn (Dale) Cosner, Teresa Shely and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Bean and brother, Steven Bean.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Eaton Rapids with visitation starting at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Heroes Haven in Eaton Rapids, MI. To share memories or leave condolences, please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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