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James L. Colosky


James Lester Colosky of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the age of 70. Jim was born on September 5, 1951, in Lansing, MI. He was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated class of 1971. Jim worked with his family farming while he grew up and continued that right out of High School, he eventually took a job with Oldsmobile retiring in the 1980’s. Jim worked for Schaffer’s and Hayhoe Asphalt as a truck driver. He loved racing cars and demolition derbies and spent many years at Spartan Speedway either racing or working in the pit crews. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going on vacations and cruises. Some of his favorite spots were Houghton Lake and North Carolinas Outer Banks. He was a dedicated grandfather and never missed an opportunity to watch his grandchildren compete in their sporting events.
Jim is preceded in death by his grandson, Jaeden Colosky; his parents, brother, John Colosky; sister, Linda Clark and brother-in-law, James Devericks.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, April Colosky; son, James (Sarah Parker) Colosky; daughters, Kimberly (Steven) Carter, April Renee (Ed) Arnold; grandchildren, Stephanie, Savannah, Joseph, Daniel, Alexander, Isabella; brother, Joel (Tammy) Colosky; sisters, Jackie Devericks, Jill (Don) Forist and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 a.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County 4-H in memory of Jim. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuenralHomes.com

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David M. Dennis


David Merton Dennis of Eaton Rapids, passed away December 20, 202,1 at the age of 86. David was born in Adrian, MI., May 26, 1935, the son of Cecil and Mabel (Perkins) Dennis. He grew up on Dennico Dairy Farm, pasteurizing and delivering products daily. David served with the National Guard Reserves for four years. He worked for Bridgeport Brass, the Michigan Health Department and the Department of Natural Resources in the Department of water quality and Assistant Deputy Director for 25 years before retiring in 1992. He loved helping to bring the first moose back to Michigan’s U.P. He was a private pilot, owning 3 airplanes of his own, flying out of Adrian, Houghton Lake and Charlotte. David was a ham radio operator as well. He would receive radio transmissions from missionaries and patch them through locally on the phone to family members and friends. David loved to camp, hunt, fish, ride motorcycles, anything adventurous. David was a jack-of-all-trades and would always fix things himself. He instilled a strong work ethic in his children, which they appreciated. The love David and his wife Nancy shared was inspirational to his entire family. They had been married 68 years. David and Nancy are devoted Christians as are their children.
David is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, David (Ida) Dennis of Eaton Rapids, Dean (Jennifer) Dennis of Lansing, Dale (Deborah) Dennis of Williamston; grandchildren, Carolyn Darnton, Alan (Stephanie Day) Dennis, Amanda (Dan) Glaspie, Matthew Dennis, Michael Dennis, James Dennis; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Burton Dennis of Adrian. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Carlton and Robert Dennis.
Private memorial services were held on December 30th, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Please visit our website to place online condolences, www.millsfuneral.com.

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Jerry L. Davids


Jerry Lee Davids, 57, from Charlotte, Michigan passed away on December 17, 2021. He was an Assembly/drywaller. His service will be at 11:00 am, Monday, December 27, 2021, at Pray Funeral Home.

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Debra S. King


Debra Sue King, 63, of Onondaga passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021.  Private family services will be held. Arrangements handled by Pray Funeral Home.

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Mary S. Scott


Mary Susan Scott, a caring and loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother “Scoot,” died Monday, December 20, 2021. Mary, 93, of Charlotte, was born November 15, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Lawrence and Ruby (Ferguson) Gunderson. She was always very proud of her Brooklyn roots. In 1947 she would marry the love of her life, Donald Scott a Navy man, and together they raised their family. Mary retired from Michigan State University where she worked as a secretary for 30 plus years, mostly for the psychology department. She was very active in her community, she was a member at the First Congregational Church in Charlotte, American Legion Post 42 Auxiliary, where she was past president, and she also helped her husband with the Adult Handicapped Program while he served as the Director of Special Education for Eaton County. Her hobbies included, reading, knitting, playing bingo, going to the local Big-Boy, and visiting family out on the East Coast. Above all Mary was most proud of her family and all of their accomplishment that she got to witness.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary (Paul) Krug; grandson, Michael (Shannon) Krug; great-granddaughter, Trilian; siblings, Lawrence (Eileen) Gunderson, Virginia Scheidt, and Jeanne Clayton; sisters-in-law, Patricia Greene, and Carol Gunderson; numerous nieces and nephews; and friend, Arlene Latham. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Donald; siblings, Charles Gunderson, Marjorie Layton, and James Gunderson.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Mary’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. A burial of Mary’s cremated remains will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Legion Post 42, or The First Congregational Church in Charlotte. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.

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