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Sharon Ann Collins


Sharon Ann Collins, age 76, of Potterville passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Charlotte on June 25, 1947, to John and Effie (Williams) Hackworth. Sharon grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Charlotte High School. She married the love of her life, Aaron “Pat” Collins, on April 7, 1978.

Many wonderful things could be said about Sharon. She was proud to be a homemaker caring for her family and keeping the home fires burning. Sharon loved quilting, crafting, and tending to her flower beds. Above everything though, was her devotion to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. When her health permitted, she loved to attend church services at the Charlotte Church of Christ. Sharon will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Those surviving her are her loving husband of 45 years, Pat Collins; sons, Chris Berry (Tracy Fugate) of Potterville, Michael Berry of Potterville, Aaron Collins Jr. of Potterville; brother, Bob (Dee) Hackworth; her nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor John Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home just prior to the service. Interment will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Those desiring may make contributions in Sharon’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
To view Sharon’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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Scott David Frazier


Scott David Frazier, 41, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 1, 2024. Scott was born July 1, 1982, in Lansing, the son of Jerry and Rebecca (Moore) Frazier. He graduated from Olivet High School class of 2001, where in school he was a member of the wrestling team. Scott later earned a BA from Olivet College in Biology. He most recently worked as a Security Guard for Peckham Industries. You could occasionally find Scott out in the wood’s deer hunting. His biggest passion in life was his son, Keelian.

Scott is survived by his son, Keelian; parents Jerry and Rebecca Frazier; brother, Joe (Angie) Fraizer; niece, Katie; nephews, Caleb, and Cam; grandmother, Linna Neese; and grandfather, Bill Moore; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by grandma, Peg Fraizer; grandpa, Joe Fraizer; and cousin, Bradley Malkowsi.

Friends are encouraged to support Scott’s family by sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Helping Hands Food Pantry. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Doris Andreau


Doris “Dode” Andreau of Eaton Rapids, passed away February 28, 2024, at the age of 89. Doris was born in Leslie, MI on January 15, 1935, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Isham) Smith. She was one of ten children who all remained close throughout their lives and helped one another to raise each other’s children.

Dode married the love of her life, Kosta Andreau in 1956 and together they raised five children on their farm. Her house was always messy, but a stray animal or child was always welcomed with open arms to become part of the family, and many came and never left over the years. Her house felt like home to everyone who ever entered it.

She grew beautiful flowers and hated weeds. She couldn’t resist a coloring book and spent countless hours filling pages with her grandchildren. Doris was a fiendish collector of rocks and seashells, and never left an establishment without scanning the landscaping for a pretty stone to tuck into her already giant, heavy denim purse. She loved to watch the birds that came to her feeders for dinner and the bird identification book was always on the kitchen table in case a new friend stopped by. Doris knew how to cook “about 10 things really well”, but those staple dishes were always enjoyed. She never missed a Saturday evening “country music show” on TV. Her true pride was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a doting, loving mom and grandma who would drop everything and move the world for the people she loved. Doris was a teacher of important life lessons like how to make anything grow, bake a pie, or sooth a crying baby. She had the patience of a saint for countless children, all of whom adored her. Doris was calm and strong and had no time for flare or drama. Everyone knew to look for her fuzzy white hair when you drove past that big blue house. She would always wave and smile, and greet you with her loving, sing-song, “Hello”. Doris was simply the best, and those who loved her most will miss her forever.

Doris is survived by her children, Sandy (Jeff) Waldron, Alex (Maggie) Andreau; daughter-in-law, Jill Andreau; grandchildren, Stacy (Rob) Bryson, Chris (Dan) Brown, Katie (Ryan Osborn) Youngs, Greg (Sarah) Waldron, Eric (Andrea) Andreau, Erica (Josh) Lawrence; great grandchildren, Delayne, Jamison, Nathan, Lucas, Elizabeth, Bryce, Bobby, Porter, Donald, Jocelyn and Kosta; brothers, Gary (Sharon) Smith, Tom (Kathy) Smith; sister, Margaret Abbott; sisters-in-law, Verna Smith and Judy Silsby. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kosta in 2018; sons, Chris in 1978, Nick in 2014, Rick in 2019.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Doris Jane Andreau. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.

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Glen Calvin Meyer


Glen Calvin Meyer of Charlotte, passed away on February 28, 2024, at the age of 86. Glen was born in Howell, MI on November 3, 1937, the son of Duane and Doris (Schirmer) Meyer. He retired from Michigan Bell in 1991 after 30 years of service. Glen was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. He enjoyed traveling, especially by train. Glen had travelled all across the United States with his wife, Linda. He also had a passion for working in his yard, he was known for having the most beautiful lawn. Glen loved sports, his favorite teams were the Detroit Tigers and MSU Spartans. He would watch the same games repeatedly; he didn’t care how many times he had watched it previously.

Glen is survived by his wife, Linda Meyer of Charlotte; children, Lawrence Meyer of Bellevue, John (Julie) Meyer of Olivet, Lori (Craig) Rathbun of DeWitt; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Loren (Debbie) Meyer of Florida, Richard Meyer of Howell, Elaine Stoddard of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Sensations Memory Care, 511 E. Shepherd St, Charlotte MI 48813 in loving memory of Glen Calvin Meyer. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.

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Thomas Melvin Ripley


Thomas Melvin Ripley, 73, of Osage City passed away on January 29, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City with his family at his side.

Tom, known as “Shorty” by family and friends, was born February 3, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Robert and Genita (Brooker) Ripley.

Tom grew up in Vermontville, Michigan and as a young man worked with his dad at General Motors Fisher Body Plant in Lansing, Michigan until in August of 1969 when he joined the United State Air Force. Tom went to Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base and attended Technical Training School at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas before being stationed in Taiwan. He was later stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka and at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. Tom served his country in the Air Force until July of 1977, then settled in Overbrook, Kansas. More recently, Tom made Osage City his home. Tom married Cathy Downs in September of 1971. They were later divorced.

Tom spent most of his life as a truck driver, working for several different trucking companies and hauling a variety of products. Recently, Tom had been employed at the Osage City Golf Course, a job he thoroughly enjoyed.

Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman, and later in his life took up the sport of golf.

In 2002, Tom received a diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He opted for chemotherapy and an experimental drug treatment, with the intention of benefiting others facing the same disease. Unfortunately, his choice contributed to acute heart failure and the necessity of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs).

Tom’s recent battle with his health saw him hospitalized for the past five months but he always kept his sense of humor and was a staff favorite at St. Luke’s.

Tom will be remembered for his enjoyable sense of humor and as he put it, “I never knew a stranger, they were just a friend I hadn’t met yet.”

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Stacy (Joel) Kahnt of Ellinwood, KS and Nancy (Nick) Sholander of Rose Hill, KS; a son, Kevin (Davon Jackson) Ripley of Aubrey, TX; his grandchildren, Alexis Kahnt of Houston, TX, Madison Kahnt of Lawrence, KS, Tyeler Sholander of Topeka, KS, Blake Sholander of Rose Hill, KS and Payton Sholander of Rose Hill, KS along with many other relatives and a host of friends.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to the Tom Ripley Memorial and sent to the VanArsdale Funeral Home, 107 North Sixth, Osage City, KS 66523 or to the Lyndon State Bank P.O. Box 518, Lyndon, KS 66451. Memorial contributions can also be made to the St. Luke Foundation, which aids families of heart patients at St. Luke’s Hospital. Donate directly at https://saintlukesgiving.givevirtuous.org/Donate.

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