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Jill L. Thorndyke
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Jill Lorraine (Jacox) Thorndyke, age 66, of Battle Creek, Mich., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born October 26, 1954, in Marshall, Mich. to the late Virgal and Joan (Devine) Thorndyke.
Jill worked as a teacher’s assistant at Doris Klaussen Developmental Center for the Calhoun County School Systems until her retirement. She also took pride and joy in caring for mentally handicapped folks in her home. Jill loved all animals and thunderstorms. She knew how to make people smile and laugh and was loved by all who knew her.
Survivors include her three children, Jodi Hargis, Gregory (Audrey Gilbert) Klont, and Shannia Crawford; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five siblings; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Thorndyke.
Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Glenn Arbor Hospice for the exceptional care they showed Jill and the family throughout her time there.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be donated to Glenn Arbor Hospice Facility.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jill’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit MichiganCremation.com
Nancy J. Wiers
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Nancy Jane Wiers, a woman known for being the mother of the neighborhood, died Monday, June 21, 2021. Nancy, 81, of Kalamazoo, was born October 8, 1939, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of William and Effie Grace (Dietz) Waldrop. On December 17, 1966, she married the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” Wiers. Nancy and Jerry ran a youth foster care home out of their house and fostered over 200 children. All of the neighborhood children would come to their house for Nancy’s cooking. Upon the passing of her husband, Nancy at the age of 50 earned a bachelor’s degree from Olivet College in Business Administration. She later earned a master’s degree from Western Michigan University in Public Administration. Nancy went on to work for the State of Michigan as a Financial Analyst for 35 years, and she worked for many school districts throughout Mid-Michigan. Nancy was a proud lifelong member of the Order of The Eastern Star, she was a member of numerous chapters throughout the state. She served as the past grand organist for 25 years. Nancy was also awarded the Worthy Matron 10 times. She also served as the Grand Treasurer for the Grand Chapter OES of Michigan. In her free time Nancy enjoyed reading, watching NCIS, playing the organ and piano, knitting, crocheting, traveling, collecting anything with ladybugs, and her dogs. Her biggest pride of her life was her husband Gerald “Jerry” and her grandchildren
Nancy is survived by her sons, Michael (Melissa) Wiers, Mark (Janie) Wiers; grandchildren, Steven (Emily Wise) Wiers, Ashlyn Wiers, Logan Wiers, Morgan Wiers, Jake Gibson, Maria Gibson, Paul Gibson, Becca (Michael Schultes) Mastin, and Travis Jones; daughter-in-law, Tammie Gibson-Lea; special friend, Larry Hoekstra; and numerous foster children. She was predeceased by her dear husband, Gerald “Jerry,” parents; and her son, Tony Gibson.
Friends are encouraged to support Nancy’s family by sharing memories on her tribute page at prayfuneral.com. A graveside service will be held at Riverside cemetery in Bellevue, Mich. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Alzheimer’s Association. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Roberta Jane Johnson
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Roberta “Bobbie” Jane (Ammon) Johnson, age 86, formerly of Charlotte, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Gilbert, Ariz. surrounded by her family.
Bobbie was born in Charlotte, Mich. to Bertha Sederlund on December 1, 1934. She attended school in Lake Orion and Charlotte, and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1953. She married Kenneth “Jerry” Johnson on June 2, 1956 at Center Eaton Church. Jerry and Bobbie moved to Arizona in 1957 where she spent many years working clerical jobs before dedicating her time to raising her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Bertha Sederlund; her husband, Jerry Johnson; and her brothers, Jon and David.
Bobbie is survived by her children, Erika (Charles) Sutherlin of Queen Creek, Ariz. and Amy (Fred) Brown of Gilbert, Ariz; her sister, Martha (Ray) Lawrence of Charlotte; her sisters-in-law, Donna Ammon, Joan Sumerix and Shirley Johnson; and her beloved grandchildren, Gabrielle, Madeline, Owen, and Isabelle, along with her many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Jane A. Tharp
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Jane Anne Tharp –“Miss Janie”– 88, of Charlotte, Mich., known for her love of children and commitment to the community through the Charlotte Community Pre-school, passed away on June 27, 2021. Jane was born March 5, 1933 in Charlotte, Mich. to Harold and Lucile (Dowker) Smith. Jane received her associates degree in teaching from County Normal in Hastings, Mich. also continuing her education at Western Michigan University and MSU where she was an active participant in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Most people will remember Miss Janie for fostering and operating the Charlotte Community Preschool for several years. Jane being very active in the community, was a member of the Parent Cooperative Preschool Advisory Board, the American Women’s Group, and TOPS. She was also a Campfire Girls leader.
Jane is survived by her sons, David C. (Betsy) Tharp of Chicago, Ill. and Mark J. Tharp of Charlotte, Mich.; daughter Sharon Tharp Gault of S.C.; grandchild Ian Gault and sister, Sue (Dick) Trimble. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diana K. Tharp; sister, Helen (Jack) Snedeker; Sally Vanderploeg; son-in-law, Danny Gault; and her parents.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Celebrant Laura Cooper officiating. Guests were encouraged to dress casually as a tribute to Miss Janie. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to prayfuneral.com, click on Jane’s tribute, then click on photos and videos from your computer, or media from your smart phone. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Jane on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Peter Lothamer
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Peter Lothamer of Bellevue, formerly Coldwater, was born August 20, 1947 to John and Helen Cox Lothamer. He passed away on June 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old. He graduated from Coldwater St. Charles in 1965. Shortly afterwards he moved to Bellevue and then started Lothamer’s Farm Market. Peter married his soulmate Micki Mathews on May 31, 1969. He was a farmer at heart, raising popcorn, and vegetables. He and Micki operated the market and sporting goods store for 32 years. He was the director of public works for the city of Olivet for 17 years. Peter enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jim, Jack, and Tim. Surviving are sisters, Susanne, Sharon, Rose, and Helen Mary; and brothers, Jess, Simon, Joe, Pat, Jerry, Chris. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Micki; children, Racheal (Randy) Barnes, Mat (Beth), and seven grandsons and one granddaughter. They all held a special place in his heart, and he loved them all dearly.
Visitation will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Charlotte on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., followed by funeral at 11 a.m. Shortly following a luncheon and fellowship time will take place in Bellevue at St. Ann’s.
Richard L. Vance
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Richard Lynn Vance, 65 of Dimondale, passed away exactly one month after his wife Kathy, on June 26, 2021 after a short battle with brain cancer. Richard was born August 3, 1955 to Jon Vance and Elanor Westphal in Brighton, Mich. Richard went to work at Auto Owners Insurance Company right after he graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1973. He was a hard worker and instilled that trait into his children. For many years Richard was very active in adult softball leagues and played for the Auto Owners Insurance Company team. He was also a lifelong bowler playing in numerous area leagues, and he was very good. His children and grandchildren were his main focus throughout his life, and he supported them by attending all their ballgames, recitals and concerts. He often said, “They make me as proud as I can be.” Not only did he love his family but he was also devoted to his pets. After 44 years at Auto Owners, he retired as an auditor and he traded a suit and tie for a set of motorcycle leathers and made his longtime dream a reality when he bought a Harley. He became a member of the Lansing Area Harley Owners Club ( H.O.G.S) and recently became its Director. He married Kathy Semrau on April 7, 2017, and together they traveled all around the country on his Harley for the past five years. He and Kathy were active with all their common interests and packed so much into the few short years that they were together.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Christi (Don) Grinnell; son, Jason (Trisha) Vance; stepsons, Tucker (Michelle) Fuller, Dalton (Karin) Fuller; grandchildren, Hunter, Madelyn, Christine, Trason and Benjamin; sisters, Elaine (Dan) Cupp of Eaton Rapids and Eva (Joe) Hay of Bangor and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Kathy, in May; his parents; his brother, Ron (2020).
A public memorial service will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 3 p.m. in the Pray Gardens with interment following in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Okemos with the procession led by the H.O.G.S. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Richard on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Caren J. Miller
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Caren Joyce Miller, of Holt, passed away June 22, 2021 at the age of 46. Caren was born in Lansing, Mich., January 30, 1975, the daughter of Paul and Cheryl (Vlaz) Miller. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1994. Caren made bookmarks and sewed using plastic canvases. Some of her favorite pasttimes were talking on the phone to her mother, listening to Christian music and audio books and playing various games, including UNO, Skip-Bo, Yahtzee and Lego’s.
Caren is survived by her mother, Cheryl Miller of Holt; daughters, Sarah Levasseur of Holt and Irene Levasseur of Charlotte; brother, Paul (Liana) Miller of Ohio; grandmother, Shirley Vlaz; aunts and uncles, Kay (Chris) Stahl, Dane (Linda) Vlaz, Grace (Lonnie) Wolfe, Becky (Joe) Hinton; special friends, Lana Bumgart and Annette Evans; and her cats, Rascal, Rosie and Smokey. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Miller; grandparents, Dane and Betty Vlaz, Fred Miller and Laura (Ryan) Serage; sister, Christy Miller.
Memorial services will be 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Eaton Rapids Assembly of God Church, with visitation taking place one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. To place online condolences, please visit millsfuneral.com.
Betty L. Polhamus
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Betty Louise Polhamus, age 90, of Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born September 16, 1930, in Lansing the daughter of James and Mary (Salter) Polhamus. Betty graduated from Charlotte High School in 1948. She went on to attend Lansing Community College where she earned her nursing degree. Betty was a true caregiver and loved her work as a nurse for over 30 years at Hayes Green Beech Hospital. It was there that she was known for her quote “you’re not the only pebble on the beach.” She was very active with the Eaton County Genealogical Society and enjoyed the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Redwings, and all MSU Spartan Sports. She was a devoted Christian and faithfully served Him throughout her life.
Betty is survived by her children, Mark VerStrate Tampa, Fla., Susan Polhamus of Lansing; grandchildren, Magan (Jason) Eikenberry, Heather (Alex) Denslow-Hue, Alaina Kreger, Katie (Brad) Reed, Jordan (Brittany Gray) Smith, Ian VerStrate; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, John (Ruth) Polhamus, James Polhamus, Mary Heath, Jay (Marsha) Homan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Robert (Martha) Polhamus, Eugene Polhamus, Arlene (Earl) Frith, Esther (Charles Clark) Homan, Theresa Homan, Thomas Homan; nieces and nephews: Joel Homan, Julie Clark, David Polhamus, Jimmy Polhamus, and Robert Polhamus Jr.
The family received friends on Friday, June 25, 2021, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. A private family service took place at the funeral home. Burial took place at Millerburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Betty’s honor to Sparrow Hospice.
To view Betty’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
Isabelle R. M. Turner
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Isabelle Rose Marie Turner, daughter of Stephen Turner II and Nicole Dugan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Isabelle was born May 5, 2021 in Lansing. Isabelle is survived by her mother, Nicole Dugan; father, Stephen Turner II; older brother, Xavier Turner; grandparents, Katie Valdez, Russell (Brenda) Dugan, Cindy Jo Villanueva, Stephen Turner; great-grandparents, Cindy Bedker, Gary (Tracy) Valdez, Judith Turner, Lori Robertson; great-great-grandparents, Millie Handley, Betty Bennett, Roberta Dugan; uncles, Dillon Valdez, Ahmani Knox, Russell Dugan Jr., Camden Dugan, Justin Turner, Konrad Hester, Zachary Turner; aunts, Tonia Hoeflinger, Heather Gingrich, Tristin Turner, Rachel Turner, Logan Turner, Ava Turner; and numerous cousins, great-aunts and uncles. Isabelle is predeceased by great-grandparents, Patricia Villanueva-Dimond, Luiz Villanueva, Stephen Turner; great-great-grandparents, Charlene Reed, Jess Bennett; cousin, Azariah Stec, and great-aunt, Liberty Fraizer;
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Pray Funeral Home. Visitation was from 1 to 3 p.m on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses, payable to Stephen Turner and Nicole Dugan . Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Isabelle on her tribute page at prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
Terry Klont
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Terry “Yogi” Klont, a wonderful husband, father, and friend, died peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia, surrounded by his family. Terry, 60, was born August 20, 1960, in Charlotte, Mich., the son of Pete and Judith (Bailey) Klont. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1978. On October 8, 1988 Terry married Sondra McCormick. Terry worked at General Motors as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker. He retired from there with more than 30 years of employment. Terry was active in the Charlotte Junior Orioles, girls high school golf, and teaching Special Olympics golf. He was also a past member of the Sons of the American Legion. He owned Klonts Kustom Klubs, where he made golf clubs, and Klonts Kustom Kooking, which he operated with his brother Jeff.
Since his retirement he and Sondra and family enjoyed many years at their lake house. He was very proud of all of his grandchildren. He was known as the life of the party and always had a joke to tell. Besides his family, Terry’s second love was golf. For 26 years he organized the Yogi Invitational golf outing.
Terry is survived by his wife, Sondra; sons, Gene (Selena) Bennett, Todd Klont, Steve (Lisa) Klont, Scott (Anne) Belanger; daughter, Jenny (Brian) Bingaman; grandchildren, Landon, Bailey, Kiley, McKale, Smith, and Brynne; brothers, Jeff (Debbie) and Pete (Lauri); niece, Kelsey; nephews, Jacob and Karson; father-in-law, Gene McCormick; and Aunt, Marion Jones. He was predeceased by his parents, Uncle Rod Klont, and mother-in-law Virginia McCormick.
Friends are encouraged to support Terry’s family by sharing memories on his tribute page at prayfuneral.com. At Terry’s request, there will be no service or visitation. Cremation has taken place. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Michigan Parkinson Foundation or Charlotte Athletic Boosters. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
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