Obituaries
Doris Nell Hall
Doris Nell Hall (nee Mills) of Eaton Rapids. Doris was born February 7, 1934, in Gleason, Tennessee and passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. She moved to Lansing with her parents in 1940 and then to Charlotte. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1952. Doris married her soulmate and love of her life, Edward A Hall on January 17, 1954. They moved to Eaton Rapids in 1969. As an only child, Doris reveled in her large extended family. She was a stay-at-home mother and homemaker, raising her three children as well as many others in the community. Her passions included teaching Sunday School and organizing funeral luncheons at First United Methodist Church where she was also a long-term member of United Methodist Women, Priscilla Circle and Friendship Group.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Autry (Dick) Mills and Madge Mills; half-brother, Richard Mills; first cousin, Thomas Smythe and Aunt Elsie Smythe. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Edward Hall; her children, David Hall (Melani), Sheri Beecroft (William) and Linda Hall-Gutzki (Doug); seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday, April 5th at the First United Methodist Church, 600 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the United Methodist Church for United Methodist Women or The Gideons. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Linda Sue Lundberg
Linda Sue Lundberg of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on April 2, 2023, at the age of 71. Linda was born on January 9, 1952, in Lansing, MI the daughter of Kenneth and Ronaldine (Ebright) Goodnoe. She was raised in Eaton Rapids where she graduated from high school class of 1970. Linda worked as a legal secretary for Dave Williams Law Firm, retiring in 2017. She loved vacationing to Silver Lake and spending time at her family cottage in Pentwater. Linda enjoyed dancing, doing DJ trivia, and attending NASCAR races at MIS with her late husband, Bob. She will be affectionately remembered for her wild and goofy antics and for her love of her friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Lundberg and brother, Keith Goodnoe.
Surviving are her children, Raquel (Leon) Stark, Tanya (Ron) Davis, Lucas (Stephanie Terry) Lundberg, Donald Lundberg, Jolie Lundberg; grandchildren, Savannah Davis, Abigail Davis, Arianna Louden, Aliyah Villegas, Brandon (Diana) Davis; great grandchildren, Grayson, Eli, Caden; sisters, Cindy (Dean) Galusha, Linda Goodnoe; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice in memory of Linda. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
David Anderson
David Anderson, 68, of Huger, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 20, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Michigan on April 13, 1954, to Jewelene and Earl Anderson.
Dave enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles, working on their farm, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He was retired from a career in sales.
Dave was predeceased by his father Earl Anderson, sister Susan Burns, and his stepson Braden Hodges. He is survived by his loving wife, Paige; and his caring daughter, Michelle Blythe (Greg) of Conway, SC; his mother, Jewelene Anderson of Eaton Rapids; his brother, Don Anderson of Eaton Rapids; his stepdaughter, Katie DuPre (Michael) of Moncks Corner, SC.; and stepdaughter-in-law, Ariana Hodges of Ridgeville, SC. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Alex and Chloe Montgomery, Blaise and Finley Hodges, and Remley DuPre. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the non-profit organization Roadracing World (for safety and injury protection) at roadracingworld.com or Roadracing World Action Fund, P.O. Box 1428, Lake Elsinore, CA 92531.
Peggy Ann McElwain
Peggy Ann McElwain of Eaton Rapids, MI, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away surrounded by her family, March 25, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Peggy was born in Lansing, MI on May 12, 1949, to Arthur and Lucille (Martin) Alden. Peggy graduated from Everett High School in 1966 and on August 13, 1967, she married the love of her life, Ronnie. They had one son, Michael. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling in their camper, crafting, and just giving to those in need. Peggy worked over 30 years at the Dimondale Nursing & Rebab Center, first as a Restorative Aide and later an Activities Aide. She was very passionate when it came to her residents. After retiring from the Dimondale Center, she spent many years volunteering at the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronnie; son, Michael (Lisa) McElwain of Eaton Rapids; sister, Connie Derr of Eaton Rapids; brothers, Larry Alden of Onondaga, and Gary (Dotie) Alden of West Branch; grandchildren: Michelle (Mike), Michael, and Mathew; great grandchildren, Beckham, Ellie, and Marley; many nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucille and nephews, Rickey Derr and Russell Myers.
A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held at the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center, 201 Grand St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, on May 6, 2023, from 2-6 p.m. All are invited to attend and celebrate Peggy who was special to so many people. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center, 201 Grand St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Orville Bartley
Orville Bartley of Charlotte, a guy with a “spicy” personality that loved his family immensely, died March 24, 2023, at the age of 85. Born November 21, 1937, in Garrett, Kentucky to James and Haley Jane (Moore) Bartley, he grew up with a love for the outdoors and a knack for speaking his mind. He was honored to have served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959, then in 1959 he married Judy Lynn Stone and they both worked for Owens Illinois while raising their children. A proud family man, Orville enjoyed family vacations, trips to the casino, playing cards with his family, taking his kids to horse races, and telling great stories to his kids and later grandkids, especially hunting, fishing, and boxing stories.
Orville is survived by his children, Lorrie (James) Tate, Julie (William) Ward, and Jamie (Teresa) Bartley; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice (Fred) Silva and Barbara (Duane) Fogg; and brother, James (Candice) Bartley. He was predeceased by his wife, Judy in 2014; granddaughter, Jessica Tate; grandsons, Hayden Bartley, and Trever Pennington; siblings, Raymond, Garland “Eddie,” Alverta, Roberta, Joyce, Belve, and Bertha.
Friends are encouraged to support the Bartley family by attending services or sharing memories on Orville’s Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 12-2:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, followed by Funeral services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Criss 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 Orville’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.