Obituaries
Tanya Ann Wright
Tanya Ann Wright of Eaton Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, April 28, 2023, at the age of 53. Tanya was born in Lansing, MI, October 30, 1969, the daughter of Jerry and Trudy (Gage) Todd. She was a 1987 graduate of Springport High School. Tanya earned her master’s degree in counseling at Sienna Heights University and was employed with the Ryder Co. as a forklift driver. She was a member at the Charlotte Assembly of God Church and enjoyed crocheting and watching Clint Eastwood movies.
Tanya is survived by her parents, Jerry (Su) Todd, Trudy (Dale) Webb; children, Adam (Raechelle Williams) Wright of Eaton Rapids, Kathrine (Christopher Olinger) Wright of Reno, NV; grandchildren, Kaydence, Hayven and Maycie; sisters, Tracy (Roy) Ayers, Tiffany (Chad Kirchmeier) Michalek; brothers, Matthew (Kami) Todd, Michael (Andi) Todd; father of her children, Aric Wright; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by in death by her sister, Tami Todd.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Assembly of God Church, 1100 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813. To leave condolence for the family please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Chester Arthur Miller
Chester Arthur Miller, age 89, from Charlotte passed away on May 5, 2023. He worked in Management/Die Cleaner at Drop Forge. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Robert Lewis Gould
Robert Lewis Gould of Eaton Rapids, passed away May 5, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born in Lansing, MI, July 18, 1928, the son of Joseph and Lilah (Linebaugh) Gould. Robert was a member of the National Guard for six years during the Korean War, retired from General Motors in 1978 after 30 years of service and traveled the world. He never walked away from any task without tackling it on his own. Robert was an over achiever, earning his pilot’s license, building several homes, riding motorcycles and was a farmer. Robert was a loving husband and a super dad. He taught his children so many lessons in life and they will hold his memory forever in their hearts.
Robert is survived by his children: Julie (Steven P.) Sullivan of Eaton Rapids, Kathryn (Robert) Lau of Lakeview, Mischelle (Donald) Corbeil of Eaton Rapids, Robert M. (Michelle) Gould of Eaton Rapids, Randall (Julie) Gould of Eaton Rapids; 13 grandchildren: Jennifer, Jill, John, Elizabeth, Zachary, Michael, Matthew, Marcus, Robert T., Rochelle, Randon, Daniel and Amanda; 23 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Norris of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Inez Gould; brother, Ken Gould.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Community Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family is being served by the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Joseph Kosh
Joseph (Joe) Kosh, 92, of Leesburg, Florida passed away March 24, 2023. Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Pricilla Kosh on February 22, 1931. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He married Jacqueline Hopingar on February 14, 1970. He worked as a material controller for Tecumseh Products. Joe and Jackie lived in Milan until they retired and moved to Florida in 1986.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by Michelle Tweedie, family friend Dee Geho, and many family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Gary William Hector
Gary William Hector of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 82. Gary was born on August 14, 1940, in Eaton Rapids, MI, the oldest child of Ronald and Carol (Corbin) Hector. He attended both Springport and Eaton Rapids Public Schools, graduating from Eaton Rapids class of 1959. Gary proudly served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Navy Seabees where he did military construction projects. He worked for Motor Wheel in Lansing, did cattle and agricultural farming and was the owner and operator of Gary Hector Salvage. Gary loved auctions, car shows, reading, traveling and spent the past 20 years wintering in Harlingen, Texas.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Kevin Mudgett, Jr.; brother, Steve Hector; stepsister, Linda Betts and stepbrother, Tom Riley.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ava (Creyts) Hector; daughters, Shell Hector, Julie (Gary) Hubbard; son, James Hector; grandchildren, Kelly (Emanuel) Resendis, William (Julie) Briggs, Meghan Briggs; great grandchildren, Evelynn and Ruby Briggs, Clarabell Briggs, Ivan, Barbara and Andy Graham, Almaraya and Jose Luis Reyes-Davila, Emanuel, Nico, Jesus and Diego Resendis; brothers, Dan (Wendy) Hector, Donald (Christine) Hector, Barry Hector; sisters, Carolyn “Sis” (Jim) Eaton, Jeannie Hector, Joyce (Herb) Signor; sister-in-law, JoAnn Clark and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel. A luncheon was held following the service at the First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America in memory of Gary. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.