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Donald A. Karn

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Donald Alan Karn, age 57 of Hastings, a man who loved deeply in his own way, died unexpectedly June 27, 2020. Born in Lansing on September 16, 1962 to Wayne and Anna Mae (Jansen) Karn, Don grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1980. He was a man that always completed what he started and was always there for his kids. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting deer (which gave him meat for his famous venison jerky) and fishing for salmon on Lake Michigan. He was also a handyman, learning as early as his junior high school days that he could fix anything. Don also enjoyed camping excursions with his family as he was growing up, NASCAR races with his kids, cooking and baking and his church, Nashville Baptist.
Don is survived by his daughter, Lindsay (Bradley) Horton; sons, Nathan Karn, Nicholas Karn, and Matthew Karn; parents, Wayne and Anna Mae Karn; siblings, Ken (Tammy) Karn, Jerry (Julia) Karn, Ryan (Lana) Karn; and his former wife, Melissa Karn. He was predeceased by his grandparents, George and Caroline Karn, and Peter and Wilma Jansen.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Pray Funeral Home Garden, in Charlotte, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Donald on his tribute page at prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Mary S. Wadsten

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Mary S. (Smith) Wadsten, age 89 of Southfield, formerly of Charlotte, passed in peace on July 2, 2020. Mary is survived by her sister, Anne (Smith) Kent; sister-in-law, Carole (Wadsten) and Leo Link; many nieces and nephews: Glenn and Mary (Madry) Shook, Tom and Teresa (Kent) Gloden, Jeff and Kris (Kent) Hynes, Kevin and Cassandra Wadsten, Matt and Joyce (Redwood) Tellitocci, Scot and Sherri (Katz) Pirie, Kyle and Marcia Wadsten, Sandra (Wadsten) Johnson, Steve Wadsten, Nancy (Redwood) and Brian Salin, Gregory Watson and dear friend Carolyn Plsek. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Wadsten; her parents, Joseph and Mary (Vrbensky) Smith; sisters, Frances (Smith) Madry and Elsie Smith; brothers-in-law, Louis Madry and Gerald Kent; nephews, John Kent and Larry Redwood; and niece Gayle (Redwood) Stanek.
Mary graduated from Charlotte High School in 1948 and from Wayne State University in 1953, where she received her master’s degree in elementary and secondary education majoring in business administration. She completed 30 hours beyond her master’s degree studying at the University of Hawaii and Arizona State University. She held positions of business teacher, office and distributive education coordinator and business department head at Cody High School in Detroit, where she began her career and worked until she retired in 1986. She also taught part-time at Wayne State University, University of Detroit, Oakland Community College and Henry Ford Community College. She conducted numerous workshops for Professional Secretaries International at Schoolcraft College and the Detroit College of Business.
Mary lived life to the fullest and was a classy and beautiful woman. She loved her family and friends, golf, dancing, bowling, skiing, baking and her career. She loved planting her flowerbeds that were always magnificent. She touched the lives of many community friends whom she met throughout her daily travels over the years and carried their favorite chocolates to gift as tokens of appreciation and affection for each of them. She helped many by being a great listener, friend, supporter, advocate, editor and advisor. She never slowed down or stopped. Her superb work ethic, intellect and kind heart were apparent in all aspects of her life. She was an amazing friend to anyone she met, always leaving her friends and relatives feeling special, understood, and encouraged. She showed great interest in her nieces and nephews from childhood to adulthood and served as a wonderful role model to them.
Mary leaves behind many relatives and friends who will miss her, her spirit and her vibrancy.
St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. A Funeral Mass with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Interment took place in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to either Beaumont Hospice (1975 Technology Dr. Suite J120, Troy MI 48083) or Helping Hand Homecare Service (2360 Paris Dr., Troy MI 48083).
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Mary on her tribute page at prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Elaine B. Craven

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Elaine Beverly Craven, age 93, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Lansing. Elaine was born April 2, 1927 in Lansing, the daughter of John H. and Daisy E. (Mascho) Brethauer. She married Frank La Vern Craven on June 7, 1946 and the two raised five children. In her early years, she worked as an elevator operator for RE Olds. Eventually, she went to work as a cook at the Charlotte Junior High School. She and Frank enjoyed 30 years of annual trips to Harlingen, TX, and time spent together with family in the outdoors, especially camping and even fishing together. They also loved to go out dancing together. Elaine served as a Den Mother for her sons during their Cub Scout years, and as a Bluebird leader with Judy. She was a skilled crafter, creating quilts and Christmas decorations for her family and friends. She was a faithful member of Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church for many years. Above all, she loved her family, and treasured her 71 ½ years of marriage to Frank before his passing.
Elaine is survived by her sons, Roger (Ruth) Craven of Charlotte and Gregory (Johanna) Craven of Grand Blanc; daughter, Judy (Jim) Greening of Charlotte; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank La Verne Craven in 2017; and her sons, Tim Craven in 1986, and Garry Craven in 2018.
A private family graveside service took place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids Community Christian Church or Hope Landing. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Elaine on her tribute page at prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Darcy D. Hayes

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Darcy Danielle Hayes, age 38, of Eaton Rapids, passed away at her home unexpectedly on July 2, 2020. Darcy was born June 22, 1982 in Eaton Rapid to Richard Helfrich and Brenda (Mortimer) Cain. She was a 2001 graduate of Holt High School. Darcy worked for Dollar General and then as a school bus driver for the Eaton Rapids School District. Over the years, she had donated many gallons of blood to the American Red Cross and in that tradition, was an organ donor, saving lives along the way. Darcy love to crochet and take walks, especially with the neighborhood dogs.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ray Hayes Jr.; children, Blake Allen, Phoebe Marie and Abigail Kay Byron all of Eaton Rapids; sisters, Melinda (Walt) Obrinske of Albion, Carley Shoemaker of Jackson, and Darla Mortimer of Lincolnton, NC, Summer Elizabeth Rogers of Springport; mother, Brenda (Kevin) Rogers of Springport; grandparents, Glenn and Vickie Mortimer of Eaton Rapids; sister-in-law, Erin Hayes of Kinross, MI; in-laws, Lynette and Bob Clark of Eaton Rapids, Jerry Hayes Sr. of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Darcy was  preceded in death by her father, Richard Helfrich; great-grandparents, George and Maryellen Mortimer.
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. In lieu of flowers, a fund is to be established for college expenses for her children. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Visit the website to place online condolences or to sign the guest book, millsfuneral.com.

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Vivian L. Freer

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Vivian Lee Freer, age 79, of Eaton Rapids passed away July 6, 2020. Vivian was born in Charlotte on October 8, 1940, the daughter of Wayne and Irene (Coats) Galusha. She married the love of her life, Richard Freer, on January 28, 1961 and renewed their vows at St. Peter Catholic Church in 2015. Together they raised three beautiful daughters. Vivian was the organist and choir director at the First Congregational Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary with the Eaton Rapids Fire Department, the Eaton Rapids Women’s Chorus and was an extremely talented seamstress.
Vivian is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Freer; daughters, Janet Freer of WA, Cindy (Kevin) Richmond of Eaton Rapids, Teresa Treadwell of Charlotte; grandchildren, Meagan and Lance Treadwell, Daniel (Janelle) Smith, Christina Smith, Ryan and Adam Richmond, Lawrence Treadwell III; great-grandchildren, Makayla Glassbrook, Breyden Bresky, Evelyn Sanchez; and brother, Dean (Cindy) Galusha. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Lawrence Treadwell II.
Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Peter Catholic Church with Fr. George Puthenpeedika officiating. Interment was to follow in Munger Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Eaton Rapids Fire Department. Visit millsfuneral.com to place online condolences.

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Donald A. Karn

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Donald Alan Karn, 57, of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, died June 28, 2020. He was a Tool & Die Maker at Advanced Tooling Systems.
Funeral services are pending.

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Norman Ross Wyne

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Norman Ross Wyne of Charlotte died on May 31, 2020 in Longwood, Fla.

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Alice A. Robinson

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Alice Annetta (Brown) Robinson, 72, of Olivet, a strong woman who cherished family, died June 26, 2020. She was born January 4, 1948 to Howard and Mary Brown in Shelby, Alice grew up and graduated from high school there. In 1969 she married Wallace Robinson and together they had three children, growing their family even more as Wallace already had four daughters from a previous marriage. Alice enjoyed cooking, especially for large groups since she was used to cooking for her family, doing crossword puzzles, going to yard sales, and spending time with family. Her children fondly remember her as a forgiving, loving, caring, and protective mother.
Alice is survived by her children, Victoria (David) Jordan, Wallace Robinson Jr., and Cora (Kevin) Smith; step-children, Tammy (Bruce) Lloyd, Valerie (Terry) McDonnell, Rhonda Robinson, and Kelly (Robert Meier) Robinson-Davis; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and her sister, Elizabeth Manners.
She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Wallace; her parents; two infant sisters, as well as sisters Eva Smith and Evaline Jennings.
A private graveside service will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Eaton County Humane Society. Friends are encouraged to support Alice’s family by sharing memories on her Tribute Page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.

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Mitchell L. Sivyer

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Mitchell “Mick” L. Sivyer of Grand Ledge passed away June 24, 2020. He was born June 14, 1952 in St. Johns to Leslie Allen Sivyer and May Ann (Pitchford) Sivyer. Mick attended Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa. In 1971, he married Debra Arnold and together they raised Gregory and Justin. Mick worked in landscaping, dirt-moving and pipe laying as well as operating construction equipment his entire life. He will always be remembered for his big, bright smile and his jovial attitude. He was always hard working until his retirement and was always willing to give anyone a hand up. Among his many other qualities, he loved his family the most.
He leaves behind his special companion, Ann Patrick of Grand Ledge; his two sons, Gregory (Darcy) and Justin (Autumn) of Mulliken; three step-children, Lonny (Angie) Patrick, Troy Patrick, Angela (Tom) McKenzie, all of Grand Ledge; 16 grandchildren: Gage Sivyer, Garrett Sivyer, Gabrielle Sivyer, Karmyn Winkler, Hunter Sivyer, Colin Sivyer, Emalie Sivyer, Leah Patrick, Joey Green, Jacob Patrick, Macie Patrick, Kylie Tefft, Sawyer McKenzie, Savannah McKenzie, Torry McKenzie, and Tommy McKenzie; four brothers, Bradley (Mary) of Kalamazoo, Brian (Kathi) of Lansing, Steven (Jody) of Owosso, and Scott (Jill) of Charlotte; one sister Kristina (Rich) of York, Pennsylvania; aunt Anna (Bud) Doss of Manistee and uncle Douglas Pitchford of Lansing; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Sivyer Farm in Mulliken. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Mick’s honor to the American Liver Foundation or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Online condolences may be shared at petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Barbara L. Mooberry

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Barbara Louise (Black) Mooberry, a Charlotte native, passed away at her home in Evergreen, Colo. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 71 of complications from multiple sclerosis. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, it is acknowledged that she is in better hands now than ever. Her family derives comfort that her name is written in the book of life and that her spirit continues to abide in the eternal plan of God. Barbara was born March 29, 1949 the daughter of Herbert and Josephine (Connolly) Black.
Barbara received the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior as a young woman and chose to be baptized in the Lyre River on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. While in Washington State, Barbara consented to marry Roger Mooberry, also a Christian, and they raised three boys Isaac, a chiropractor from Evergreen, Colorado; Matthew, soon to be a missionary in Brazil; and Jacob, currently finishing optometry school in Philadelphia. Barbara dedicated her life to her God, her husband and her family and daily prayed that the Lord would bless them and their efforts in life
Throughout her life, her greatest joy was found in her family and her boys provided her great happiness. It is generally acknowledged that Barbara had the warmest and most attractive smile. One church elder’s wife commented, simply, “Oh, that smile.” Even in her age while being rolled around in a wheelchair, people on the sidewalk would stop her, bend down close and exclaim, “You have the most lovely skin.” Barbara was an exceedingly beautiful and compassionate woman. Perhaps the one was a reflection of the other.
Barbara received her bachelor’s degree in education from Marygrove College in Detroit. Using her education she worked with special education students in Cadillac, prior to moving to the west coast and settling in Port Angeles, Washington. With the advent of three boys, Barbara participated in homeschooling programs in Longview, Washington where her husband’s work took the family and where they lived for the next 20 years. While there, Barbara served as a Sunday School director, taught in public schools, finished a Master’s degree in education and enjoyed camping and travel in the region and returning to the Charlotte and Ann Arbor areas for visits with family and friends and the occasional class reunion. Barbara’s strength became subjected to relapses from multiple sclerosis that was diagnosed in her early forties. The insidious disease was treated using modern technologies, but they only slowed the progression of deterioration both somatic and cognitive. Barbara’s condition was cared for by her husband who was a strong advocate for her throughout multiple sclerosis’ encroaching disablement. Barbara’s bout with multiple sclerosis never seemed to shake her faith in God nor made her doubt that her life could be lived effectively in prayerful support of her family, friends and community.
Barbara’s husband notes that, “Everywhere I would go with Barbara was like being in paradise.” She could make the most of what were, for us, sometimes minimally sustainable lifestyle conditions. Nevertheless, her boys never remember want, but are thankful for the nurturing environment that their parents were able to provide. For twenty years the family lived next to the Columbia River that provided a wealth of opportunities for recreation and freedom. Fishing, canoeing, swimming and enjoyment of beach activities were family favorites.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Roger; their three sons, Isaac and his wife Katy, Matthew and his wife Maggie, and Jacob and his wife Keara. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and her siblings, Marcia McMahon, Margaret Spaly, Susan Black and Herbert Black Jr.
The family will honor Barbara’s life at a graveside service on the family lot in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte on July 17, 2020 at 11 a.m.
The Pray Funeral Home encourages family and friends to share condolences and tributes to Barbara on her Tribute Page at PrayFuneral.com. Flowers would be nice. Contributions, if considered, would be best made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Barbara’s family appreciates your prayers and thanks her friends for their prayer support during her illness.

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