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Audrey “Jean” Bradfield, a woman who loved her family and being in the presence of others, died on Monday, February 10, 2025. Jean, 86, of Charlotte, was born on August 24, 1938, in Charlotte, the daughter of Vernon and Van Loa (Collier) Childs. Upon graduating from high school Jean worked as a Secretary at Bradfield Accounting. For many years she volunteered at the Eaton Rapids Medical Center and Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Jean loved family camping trips to Snow Lake and other campgrounds around the state. Every summer she loved attending the Thursday night concerts at the courthouse. Jean also enjoyed dancing, playing bingo, and playing the organ. Above all, her family brought her the most enjoyment in life.

Jean is survived by her sons, Mike (Michelle) Bradfield, and Chris (Jennifer) Bradfield; grandchildren, Melissa (Kyle) Nash, Jason (Katie) Bradfield, Justin (Aubrey Gilman) Bradfield, Ashley (Heather Suhonen) Bradfield, Elizabeth (Korey) Kazor, Jeff Byrd, Gage Mingus, and Kye Mingus; great-grandchildren, Zane, Canaan, Weston, Kashton, Wade, and Abel; siblings, Tony (Linda) Childs, Danny (Diana) Childs, and Bonnie Harwood; and many friends and extended family members. She was predeceased by her parents.

Friends are encouraged to support Jean’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Saturday, March 22, 2025, from Noon until 1:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held following at 1:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Jean’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Robert (Bob) Frank Morris of Charlotte, MI passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born in Grand Ledge, MI on August 9, 1937; the son of Raymond and Syliva (Greenfield) Morris. Bob graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1956. He served with the National Guard for several years, and Bob worked for General Motors and retired after 30 years of service. Many of the activities Bob enjoyed most were centered around being outdoors, whether it was farming, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping or collecting sap to make maple syrup. Bob enjoyed hunting deer, elk and bear with trips to Montana, Colorado, Iowa, and his home state of Michigan. Born and raised on a farm, he was a farmer at heart and truly enjoyed everything about farming, whether it was planting and harvesting or the many animals he raised, including horses, cows, pigs, chicken, and turkey. He also raised and sold AKC registered Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Springer Spaniels. Bob was a generous, good-hearted, and kind man who enjoyed helping neighbors and spending time with his family. The family would like to give special thanks to Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services for the exceptional care shown to Bob.

Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Belinda (Jeff) Riddlebaugh, Jeff Morris, Amy (Phil) Kelso, Rob (Amy) Morris, Salleigh (Josh) Lyon, Larry (Fawn) Morris, Tina Ellena, Joan Ellena, and Teddy (Veronica) Ellena; fifteen grandchildren, Tori (John) Pline, Cody Morris, Clay Morris, Emily (Brandon) Kenyon, Hunter Morris, Remi Lyon, Lane Morris, Jake Morris, Theodore Ellena III, Jorge Hernandez Jr., Tyler O’Boyle, Tavontaye Ellena, Diamond Ellena, Jawon Ellena and Michael Ellena and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Jonnie (Marge) Morris, sister Joy (Lloyd) Thomas; sisters-in-law, Joan Morris and Becky Wood; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Jane Morris; parents, Raymond and Sylvia (Greenfield) Morris; brother, Carl Morris and sister, Jeanie Morris.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will take place before the service from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor John Bailey officiating. Friends are encouraged to support Bob’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Donna Mae (Sundstrom) Johnson passed away on February 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Leonard Johnson. They are now dancing together in heaven. Donna was a devoted mother to her children Cathy Roberts, Dan (Katherine) Johnson, Linda (David) Prevo, Tom Johnson and beloved grandmother and gigi to nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Donna graduated from Charlotte High school in 1950 where she was a cheerleader and a twirler in the band. She married the love of her life, Leonard, in October 1950 and began a lifelong commitment to building and maintaining her family, a value that she has instilled in all her children and grandchildren. Donna was new to farm life and quickly learned to cook, sew, garden, and created a beautiful and gracious home. She often expressed that the birth of her children changed her life and she took great joy in all their accomplishments.

Donna and Leonard enjoyed many years of travel in their motor home with family and friends. They were snowbirds in Arizona and had great fun with the lively group of friends that lived on their block. Donna was in a bridge club in Charlotte for more than 50 years and enjoyed playing the game wherever she was. She loved to be outdoors and had beautiful gardens. She collected things in nature and used them to create beauty in her home.

Donna delighted in fun and maintained a love of adventure and learning throughout her life. She appreciated all that life gave her. Donna often expressed how grateful she was to have lived a long life full of wonderful experiences with her loving family and friends. She had a life well lived and will be greatly missed. The family she created will continue with her love.

In keeping with the family’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will take place later this year.
Those desiring may make contributions in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

To view Donna’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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Joanne Ruth Jones, a generous and determined woman, died February 10, 2025. Joanne, 93, of Charlotte was born on November 23, 1931, to Burr Lewis and Ruth (Gamble) Wood. She married Barton Jones, and the pair made a dynamic duo living the farm life, and the chores to go along with. Hard-working, spunky and loving, she had a wonderful sense of humor and loved spending time with her family and then later her grandchildren. Crafting and collecting shells and pudding stones and loved to travel out west in their motor home. Joanne volunteered at the VFW Home in Eaton Rapids; served as President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a Life Member of that esteemed organization.

Joanne is survived by her sons, Steve (Cheryl) Jones, Mike (Ann) Jones, Larry (Cindy) Jones; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her siblings, Noveda, Phyllis, Feleniece, Lewis, Oral, Leon, Genevieve, Dean, and Dale.

Friends are encouraged to support Joanne’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Sunday, February 16, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral services are Monday, February 17, 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Joanne’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smartphone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Lansing. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Sheri DeAnne Cogswell of Battle Creek, passed away February 7, 2025, at the age of 55. Sheri was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, on September 26, 1969, the daughter of Daryl and Loretta (Slaght) Steele. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School with the class of 1987. Sheri was a manager at Cracker Barrel, she worked there for 27 years after starting out as a waitress in 1998. An accomplished herbalist, Sheri’s deep connection with nature was evident in her extensive knowledge of plants and their healing properties. Her nurturing spirit extended to her family and pets, whom she adored above all. Some of Sheri’s happiest moments were spent surrounded by her many family members. She also enjoyed traveling and riding her motorcycle whenever she had the opportunity.

Sheri is survived by her daughter, Chaina Cogswell; grandchildren, Peytan, Paisleah and Poppy DeAnne; parents, Daryl and Loretta Steele; brother, Daryl (Paula) Steele II; nieces and nephew, Megan, Ashleigh and Daniel (Rachel), as well as numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at FoxView, 975 Main Street, Nashville MI 49073. The immediate family will receive family from 12-1:30 p.m. and friends from 1:30-2 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Ionia County Humane Society in loving memory of Sheri DeAnne Cogswell. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.

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Theresa Claire Young Beckett (Tedi) went home to be with her gracious and loving Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Stoneleigh Residence in Lansing. Tedi was born December 9, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas, to Betty Jo and Paul Curtis Vaught. She was later blessed with a wonderful stepfather, Philip Allen Young. She married Clifford Leroy Beckett on May 25, 1973, and was married 49 years until his death in 2022. Together, they raised two strong Christian sons, Chad Philip Beckett and Timothy Daniel Beckett. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Torrey (Tim) Smith, two absolutely adored daughters-in-law, Nancy Beckett and Tatyana Beckett; 7 very loved grandchildren, Frank, Lewis, Leia, and Natalie Beckett all from Texas and Kayla, Madison, and Michael Beckett from Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Clifford.

Tedi graduated from the University of Texas at Fort Worth System School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1975 and from West Texas State University with her Master of Science in Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for 35 years before retiring in 2018. She was known for her skills in teaching beginning nurses at Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University. She created nursing education workshops for West Texas State University, the Michigan Nurses’ Association, the Michigan Department of Corrections, Grand Care Home Health Care and Hospice, and the Visiting Nurse Services of Lansing. Tedi also developed quality assurance programs for home health agencies and hospices. Before retiring in 2018, Tedi worked for the State of Michigan in a variety of roles, including long term care, complaint investigation, trainer, manager, and nurse auditor and analyst for a Medicare/Medicaid pilot program, and Director of Nursing at a state-run psychiatric hospital.

Tedi loved her family with all her heart. She had undying patience, an unwavering faith in them, consistent Biblical wisdom during hard times, and unfailing generosity. She supported them in all of their decisions with prayer and intercessions with the Lord. She wept with them in times of great sadness and rejoiced with them in times of great joy. As a mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, she committed their individual lives to the Lord and prayed diligently for guidance in raising and loving them.

Tedi passionately loved many dogs, a few cats, and her backyard chickens. She loved to cook, grow vegetables, and collect cookbooks. She enjoyed reading and writing technical reports for work. Giving gifts at Christmas and helping with her grandchildren brought her great joy. Most of all she loved to read Scripture and her walk with the Lord.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Center Eaton Cemetery.

Those desiring may make contributions in Tedi’s memory to the Capital Area Humane Society 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906.

To view Tedi’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.

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Kathleen Anne (Lyons) Rathbun, 95, of Charlotte, passed away on February 5, 2025, after a short illness. She was born in rural Cornell, Illinois in 1929. Kathleen married Joseph L. Rathbun of Chenoa, Illinois in 1954, and over the years they lived in Streator, Illinois and Toledo, Ohio before finally moving to Charlotte in 1968.

Kathleen is survived by her sons, Joe, of Lansing; and Mike and Dan of Charlotte; her brothers, Owen and Harold Lyons of Pontiac, Illinois; her sister-in-law, Betty Winterland of Guthrie, Oklahoma; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Joe L.; her sister, Frances and brothers, Eugene and Louis; and her parents, Theresa and Edward Lyons.

Kathleen earned a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Illinois State Normal University and worked as a home economics teacher, for the Illinois state extension service as a youth advisor, and as a hospital dietician before starting her family. She was active in the St. Mary’s Altar Society, Charlotte Women’s Club, and for many years was an election official and delivered mobile meals with her “forever friend,” Bobbie Kane. Kathleen loved music, playing piano, organ, violin, and the trombone in the INSU marching band. She came from a musical family; her grandmother played harp at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and her mother was a music teacher and church organist. When her mother passed away the day before Mother’s Day in 1945, Kathleen was asked to take over as the church organist. When she played the Requiem Mass and sang, in Latin, she was given a stipend of $1. Kathleen also loved cooking, sewing, gardening, reading, walking in Bennett Park with Joe L., watching the backyard bird feeders, and most of all her family, which she often called her “greatest accomplishment.”

Friends are encouraged to support Kathleen’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation will be at Pray Funeral Home on Sunday, February 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a recitation of the rosary. A second visitation will be held at St. Mary Church in Charlotte on Monday, February 10 from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Mark Martin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to St. Mary school or the St. Mary-St. Ann parish. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.

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David Thomas Harold Frentress, 43, of Kalamazoo, a man of the outdoors and beloved son, brother and uncle, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Kalamazoo. David was born August 28th, 1981, the son of David and Brenda (Warden) Frentress in Lansing, MI. Growing up, David enjoyed fishing, especially fly fishing on the family’s lake lot. The family holds many fond memories of time around the bonfire with David, telling stories and enjoying nature. David graduated from Olivet High School in 2000, where he was a gifted athlete on the football and wrestling teams. He went on to attend Western Michigan University and worked in various positions throughout the Kalamazoo area. David was a die-hard Lions fan and loved watching the games with his friends and family. Although David didn’t have his own children, he adored his nieces and nephews. Above all else, David was a kindhearted person who always meant well and cared deeply for others. He will truly be missed and live in our hearts forever.

David is survived by his parents, Dave and Brenda Frentress; sister, Suzzette Camburn of Battle Creek; brothers, Jason (Anna) Frentress of Sweden, Darren (Rebecca) Frentress of Bellevue and Joseph (Marie) Frentress of Nevada; nieces and nephews, Willow, Sage, Lane, Luke, Hannah, Savanna, Zachery and Sebastian; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by paternal and maternal grandparents and brother-in-law Ron Curtis.

Friends are encouraged to support David’s family by sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. A memorial gathering was held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a brief memorial at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Francis officiating at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org). The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Cheryl Lee Sage, age 79, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born July 26, 1945, in Lansing, the daughter of Gerald and Bette (Convis) Emede. Cheryl graduated form Charlotte High School with the Class of 1963. In her younger years she loved spending time riding and racing motorcycles. The Chevy Corvette was always Cheryl’s favorite car. She owned 8 different Corvette’s throughout the years. She also enjoyed frequenting the beach where she could soak in the sun. Cherly had a heart for cats and was affectionately known as the “Crazy Cat Lady”. Family was everything to Cheryl and she cherished spending time with those she loved most. Cheryl retired after over 30 years of faithful service from Michigan State University. She will be deeply missed by her family and countless friends.

Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Natalie (Paul) Petermann of Charlotte; granddaughter, Saige Petermann; brothers, Bill (Julie) Emede, Jim (Denise) Emede; sister-in-law, Linda Emede; aunt, Sharon Emede; Jeff (Jacque) Sage; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary Emede; sister, Susan Hendrick; nephew, James John Emede; and husband, Wayne Wilbur.

n keeping with Cheryl’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Those desiring may make contributions in Cheryl’s memory to Hospice of Lansing, 2411 Stoneleigh Drive, Lansing, MI 48910.

To view Cheryl’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.