Obituaries
Patricia Spagnuolo
Patricia Ann Spagnuolo, 89, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Pat was born at home in Mulliken, MI, on December 27, 1932, the youngest of nine children of Frederick William and Lillian Jeanette (Wagner) Priesman. As a young girl, Pat loved to roller skate and ice skate, as well as play baseball at Charlotte High School. Following graduation in 1951, she attended Western Union Trade School, and soon after married her life-long love, Sam Spagnuolo. Pat and Sam worked side by side for over 60 years at their store in Charlotte, Bruno’s. Early on, she also worked evenings serving chicken dinners at the Dew Drop Inn in Charlotte. At home, she loved gardening, preparing Sunday spaghetti dinners for the family, and her beloved pets. She was a devoted member of the Nazarene Church in Charlotte. Above all, Pat loved her family.
Pat is survived by her children, Theresa O’Dell, James Spagnuolo, Mary Stout and Christopher Spagnuolo; grandchildren, Travis (Jessica) Malcuit, Lucas (Tara) Malcuit, Elizabeth Stout, Mellissa Stout, Emily (Devon) Shepherd, and Genevieve Spagnuolo; great-granddaughters, Lydia and Adeline Malcuit; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam in 2015; sons-in-laws, Monte O’Dell and Lee Stout; her parents; and her eight siblings, Murel Mann, Ruth Earl, Neil Priesman, John Priesman, Ward Priesman, Warren Priesman, Betty Smith, and Richard Priesman.
Friends are encouraged to support Pat’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, followed by a procession to Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte for a graveside service with Pastor Tom Surdenik officiating. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the New Faith Church of the Nazarene in Charlotte or the Eaton County Humane Society. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Roger Lewis Gardner
Roger Lewis Gardner, an extremely hard-working man who loved life, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Roger, 78, of Vermontville, was born March 9, 1944, in Battle Creek, the son of Howard and Dorothy (Weeks) Gardner. From a young age, Roger had a strong work ethic; he started farming in his late 20’s while also working full time as a truck driver for Crandell Brothers Trucking Co. Later in life he owned the South End Party Store with his wife. Roger was the perfect definition of a workaholic. On June 15, 1974, Roger married the love of his life, Diane Pettengill, and together spent the next 47 years creating their legacy. He was known for his gift of gab. Roger loved his daily morning coffee shop trips where he could talk to his brothers and people, trips to the local tractor shows, wherever there were people, Roger loved going. Later in life Diane stopped going places with him because she knew that even the shortest of stops would be a long stop because Roger would start talking with someone. He also enjoyed wintering in Leesburg, Florida with Diane. Roger had a love for airplanes. He once purchased a junk plane and re-built the entire plane. The joke was in his wallet there are no photos of family members, just his plane. Roger also enjoyed golfing, riding his Harley, and recently his annual trip to drive his tractor across the Mackinac Bridge. Above all Roger will be remembered for being a man who knew what he wanted, and how to do it.
Roger is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Forrest Gardner, Denice (Bill Rentz) Scramlin; grandchildren, Cortney (Jesus Rodriguez) Gardner, Jacob Gardner, Hana Hunt, Amanda (John) Coblentz, Matthew Scramlin; great-grandchildren, Kailea, Abeni, Corbin James, Siena, Neko, Noah, Jackson, Ethan, Rylee; great-great-grandson, Krue Michael; siblings, Helen Bond, Robert (Lois) Gardner, Forrest (Elaine) Gardner, Shirley (Rod) Harmon; brother-in-law, Will Pettengill; sisters-in-law, Anne Hankamp, Patricia (Dennis) Steffes; many nieces, nephews, and his furry friends. He was predeceased by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Jennie and William Pettengill; brothers-in-law, Raymond Bond, Steven Hankamp, Timothy Pettengill; sister-in-law, Tina Williams; nephews, Brandon Harmon, Pat Gardner; grandson, Corbin Allan Gardner; great-grandson, Dominic Rodriguez.
Friends are encouraged to support Rogers’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022, from 2-4:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to a local Humane Society of your choice. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Myron Montie
Myron Montie of Eaton Rapids, passed away January 4, 2022, at the age of 91. Myron was born in Mosgrove, PA, August 22, 1930, the son of Michael and Zelma (Ross) Montie. He was a 1948 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Back in the day, Myron worked as a mortgage broker and loved to buy old homes to remodel and sell. He was a member of the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center, sang in the choir and was a former member of the Eaton Rapids Congregational Church serving on their board. Myron volunteered his time at the Historical Society and the Miller Farm.
Myron is survived by his wife, Leone Montie; children, Michael (Mary) Montie, Patrick (Diane) Montie, Kathy Church, John (Peggy) Montie, Debra (Jeff) Teachout; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary; brother, Melvin Montie and sister, Madeline Martin.
Memorial Service will be Monday, June 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eaton Rapids Football Pavilion with a luncheon to follow. Memorial contributions can be made to the Senior Center. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Sharon Lee Perkins
Sharon Lee Perkins of Largo, Florida and formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 82. Sharon was born on September 20, 1939, in Eaton Rapids, MI, the middle of five children born to Chester and Rhoda (Winters) Harris. Sharon married Terry Perkins on July 23, 1956. They were married 65 years and together raised their four children in Eaton Rapids. She worked as a nurse’s aide for the Eaton Rapids Medical Center. In retirement, Sharon spent summers on Chippewa Lake in Evart, MI, springs in Madeira Beach, FL and winters in Largo, FL. She loved the beach and spending time on the water where she enjoyed many beautiful sunsets. Sharon was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing, ceramics and wildlife, especially birds. Above all, Sharon put her family first, she absolutely adored her husband, children and grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Doyle “Jeff” Harris, sister, Joyce Marietta, in-laws, Hazel and Clyde Perkins, John Perkins and Paul Marietta.
Surviving is her husband, Terry Perkins; children, Teresa (Joe) Green, Tammy (Evan) Olmstead, Tim (Janine) Perkins, DeAnne (Larry) Ramos; 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, brother, Duane “Dude” (Linda) Harris; sister, Phyllis (Tom) Murray and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Sun Coast Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Sharon. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Steve Mitchell
Steve Mitchell of Eaton Rapids, MI and formerly of Lansing, MI passed away on May 26, 2022, at the age of 70. Steve was born on January 30, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, the third of three children born to Sam and Betty (Davis) Mitchell. He moved to Lansing in the 1960’s and attended Everett High School graduating class of 1971. Steve proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War where he worked as a Morse Code translator while stationed in Turkey. He worked for Dart Container as a Safety and Maintenance Supervisor, retiring in 2015 after 35 years of service. Steve was a talented musician and the drummer for the bands, Warp Drive and Wise Guys who played in the Lansing area for many years. Steve spent his retirement working for Bonnie View Golf Course where he enjoyed socializing with the guests and made many friends over the years. He was above all a dedicated family man, he adored his wife, cherished his children, and doted on his grandchildren. There was never a time he wasn’t ready to share pictures, stories, or brag about their accomplishments.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kathy Mitchell.
Surviving is his wife of 46 years, Marsha (Kosht) Mitchell; children, Kelli (Brian) Bishop, Sam (Liz) Mitchell, Stevie White; grandchildren, Victoria, Alayna, Maurice, Marcus, Malia, Sebastian, Isla; sister, Julieann Mitchell and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held for Steve at a later date. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Steve. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.