Joshua Joe Hiither


Joshua Joe Hiither of Eaton Rapids, passed away November 15, 2022, at the age of 44. He was born in Lansing, MI on September 29, 1978, the son of Christine Risner and Rustie Hiither. Josh graduated from Eaton Rapids High School. He completed welding and HVAC courses at Lansing Community College. Josh was a talented mechanic and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed building, repairing remote control cars, watching documentaries and science fiction movies. Josh shared a special relationship with his grandpa, Alden. He taught Josh many things and spent a lot of time in the barn working on cars.
Josh is survived by his mother, Christine (Greg Allen) Risner of Eaton Rapids; sister, Ty (Jodi) Justice of California; nephew, Ryan Justice-Williams; grandma, Beverly Risner of Eaton Rapids. He is preceded in death by his father, Rustie; grandparents, Alden Risner, Joseph and Denise Hiither, Wilson and Marilyn Rochester.
A celebration of life took place November 20, 2022, at the Onondaga Township Hall, 4756 Baldwin St, Onondaga, MI. 49264. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, millsfuneral.com.