Obituaries
Jason Lawrence Graves
Jason Lawrence Graves of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 48. Jason was born on December 26, 1973, in Lansing, MI the son of Dennis Graves and Betty Hunter. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1992. Jason went to work in manufacturing working for Eaton Stamping and Fasco in Eaton Rapids and Safety Clean in Mason. He spent 12 years in Texas before returning to Michigan. Jason loved animals and had several dogs and cats over the years, he also loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and experiencing all of nature’s beauties.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dean and Thelma Graves and uncle, Wendell Graves.
Surviving are his parents, Dennis and Kathi Graves; son, Trey (Victoria) Graves; daughters, Sophia and Emilia Graves; stepdaughter, Alexis Cash; grandchildren, Eislyn and Adora Graves; sisters, Jodi Graves, Shawn (Perry) Davenport and several nieces, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Charlotte Assembly of God Church. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the City Rescue Mission of Lansing or Eaton County Humane Society in memory of Jason. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Michael Gregory Grahek
Michael Gregory Grahek of Eaton Rapids, Mich., went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2022, at the age of 81. Mike was born on June 29, 1941, in Cadillac, MI the third of four children born to Rudolph and Frances (Dusa) Grahek. Mike was raised in Cadillac where he graduated from high school class of 1959 and moved to Eaton Rapids with his wife Jean in the early 1980’s. Mike worked as a commercial construction salesman for Housman Steel retiring in 2006. He loved English style automobiles and owned a 1953 MG and a 1965 Austin Healey. Mike was extremely handy and loved tinkering in his woodshop, he could build almost anything and never shied away from a challenge to add a little more horsepower to anything with an engine. Mike enjoyed sports and was an avid MSU Spartan fan and a founding member of the Eaton Rapids “Bridge Bowling” League. He was very generous and often gave of his time and money to support local churches and charities.
Mike is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Grahek and his parents.
Surviving is his daughter, Jennifer (Mike) Pfeifer; stepsons, Gary (Kimberly) VanDouser, Chris (Sandra) VanDouser; grandchildren, Cari (Dan) Sutton, Corey Pfeifer, Alex Pfeifer, Oceanna Pfeifer; great grandchildren, Noah Sutton, Tyler Schneider; brothers, Rudy Grahek, Richard (Judy) Grahek; sister, Mary (John) Zakrajsek and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation in memory of Mike. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Kathy Sue June
Kathy Sue June of Eaton Rapids, Mich., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 31, 2022, at the age 66. Kathy was born on May 23, 1956, in Vicksburg, MI the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Goldsmith) Boekhout. She was raised in Westland and graduated from John Glenn High School class of 1974 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University. Kathy worked as a registered nurse throughout her professional career, spending time in Traverse City, Providence Medical in Detroit, Simpson Park Camp in Romeo, MI and Sparrow Hospital where she retired in 2021. She was a devout Christian and a past member of Robbins United Methodist Church where she led several mission trips abroad and a current member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids where she led the Women’s Ministry. Kathy enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, crafting, sunsets on Lake Michigan and family camping trips to Pentwater. She always cherished her time she spent with her good friends from the BAD Girls club. Above all Kathy was a loving wife, mother, friend and faithful servant of her Lord and she will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Douglas June; son, Kevin (Amy) June; daughter, Kristin June; siblings, Cheryl (Michael) Luce, Kim Boekhout, Sandra (John) Dowgiallo and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Eaton Rapids with a luncheon immediately following. Please wear something colorful to help us celebrate Kathy’s life, as she would not want us to wear black. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or to Simpson Park Camp. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
Phyllis Sue Johnson
Phyllis Sue Johnson of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022, at the age of 67. Sue, Sister, Grandma, and Grams (a woman of many names) was born on June 30, 1955, in Martin, KY, the daughter of Phill Newsome and Betty Ruth Dye. She married Paul Johnson in 1972, then moved to Eaton Rapids where she raised her family. Sue loved tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, cooking, baking, vacationing, and hosting family gatherings, where she adored spending time with her family; making sure to photograph each occasion to capture the event, adding them to her wall of cherished photos. Sue was a dedicated mother and grandmother, who especially adored her grandchildren (who helped her start a new hobby of playing Pokémon Go), cherishing the time she spent with all of them. Sue was the light of Paul’s life and the rock of the family and will be deeply missed.
Sue is survived by her husband; two daughters, Teresa (Melvin) Stevenson of Holt and Jennifer (Rich) May of Eaton Rapids; two grandsons, Michael Wilbur of Eaton Rapids and Tyler May of Eaton Rapids; brother, Ronny (Judy) Thacker of Tenn.; sister, Sheila Allen of Eaton Rapids; special nephews, Wyatt and Blake (who were like her own grandchildren); and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Virgil Thacker; siblings, Ernie Newson and Brenda Hall.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Mills Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Visitation were held 1 hour prior. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Memorial contributions have been set up with the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD. 21741. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Michael Gregory Grabek
Michael Gregory Grahek of Eaton Rapids, Mich., went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2022, at the age of 81. Mike was born on June 29, 1941, in Cadillac, MI the third of four children born to Rudolph and Frances (Dusa) Grahek. Mike was raised in Cadillac where he graduated from high school class of 1959 and moved to Eaton Rapids with his wife Jean in the early 1980’s. Mike worked as a commercial construction salesman for Housman Steel retiring in 2006. He loved English style automobiles and owned a 1953 MG and a 1965 Austin Healey. Mike was extremely handy and loved tinkering in his woodshop, he could build almost anything and never shied away from a challenge to add a little more horsepower to anything with an engine. Mike enjoyed sports and was an avid MSU Spartan fan and a founding member of the Eaton Rapids “Bridge Bowling” League. He was very generous and often gave of his time and money to support local churches and charities.
Mike is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Grahek and his parents.
Surviving is his daughter, Jennifer (Mike) Pfeifer; stepsons, Gary (Kimberly) VanDouser, Chris (Sandra) VanDouser; grandchildren, Cari (Dan) Sutton, Corey Pfeifer, Alex Pfeifer, Oceanna Pfeifer; great grandchildren, Noah Sutton, Tyler Schneider; brothers, Rudy Grahek, Richard (Judy) Grahek; sister, Mary (John) Zakrajsek and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service were held at noon on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation in memory of Mike. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com