Obituaries
Alfred Hill
Alfred V. Hill, age 97, of Charlotte, passed away into the arms of his Savior on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was born September 15, 1924, in Lansing, the son of John and Edith (Ebel) Hill. Al graduated from Potterville High School in 1943. Soon after graduating he was drafted into the United States Navy and proudly served his country in WWII. After WWII Al also served in Korea as a Seabee. He was active in attending his Seabee reunions throughout the years. Family was of the utmost importance to Al and he enjoyed spending their summers up on Beaver Island. Al also enjoyed pheasant hunting in the fall, flying his Cessna 180, and his many traveling adventures.
Al is survived by his daughter, Gail Sleeman of Charlotte; step-children: Gail Kenyon, Michael (Maryellen) Cherry, Laural Cherry, Sheryl Forsyth; granddaughter, Chelsea (Andrew) Koenigsknecht; great grandson, Dylan Koenigsknecht; step-grandchildren: Lindsay (Keith) Moore, Stacey (Sean) McKellip; step-great-grandchildren: Paige, Broc, Dylan, Piper, Dillon; two nieces; several cousins; and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wives: Lorene, Frances, Loretta; son, Eric Hill; sister, Jean Dean; and nephew, Robert Dean.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hope Landing in Charlotte for their loving care and kindness shown to Al.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Pete Kroll officiating. Burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.
Those desiring may make contributions in Al’s memory to Hope Landing or their local VFW Post.
To view Al’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
Jack D. Frizzell
Jack D. Frizzell, of Springport, Michigan, went to be with the Lord in the comfort of his home on May 24, 2022, just one day short of his 79th birthday. Services honoring Jack’s life were held on May 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Free Will Baptist Church, with Military Honors at 2:00 p.m. at Tompkins Cemetery in Tompkins Township. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Springport Funeral Home, 121 Pearl Street/P.O. Box 235, Springport, MI 49284. 517-857-4848.2022, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville.
Jason Leo Griggs
Jason Leo Griggs of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 48. Jason was born on May 28, 1973, in Eaton Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Nancy (Carr) Griggs. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1992. Jason worked for Triton Industries in Lansing for the past 10 years where he worked in the manufacturing of Manitou Pontoon boats. He was a hard worker and took pride in every boat that he worked on that came down the line. Jason loved the outdoors, spending time fishing and snowmobiling were some of his favorite activities. He was also an avid sports fan and a diehard U of M enthusiast.
Jason is preceded in death by his father, Bob Griggs, grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Griggs and Neola Bosworth and his uncles, John Griggs and Steve Fitzpatrick.
Surviving is his mother, Nancy Griggs; sister, LeeAnn (Jack) Mesler; special friends, Gerald and Amber Stowell and numerous aunts, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. The family will host a luncheon immediately following the graveside service at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Humane Society or to a charity of your choice in memory of Jason. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
Lisa C. Brown
Lisa C. Brown, age 56, of Olivet passed away on May 14, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan.
Lisa was born in Norwich, Connecticut on October 12, 1965, to Sam and Sandy Petty. She studied CCMA at the University of Connecticut, class of 2001. Lisa was employed by the City of Norwich as an Assessment Clerk for 20 years and retired from there in 2003. She relocated to Michigan where she met the love of her life, Tim Brown.
Lisa and Tim were married November 6, 2004, in Norwich and on returning to Olivet, Michigan she began her 18 years of service at the City of Charlotte as an Accounting Clerk and advanced to Deputy City Treasurer. She was also employed part time at Team One Chevrolet Buick GMC as a Front Desk Receptionist until her illness.
Lisa is survived by her husband, Tim, and her mother, Sandy Petty, two stepchildren and their families: Meghan Brown and her children Maddox and Madeline of Oklahoma City, and Sean (Emily) Brown and their children Liam and Logan. Her mother and father-in-law, Skip and Sandy Brown of Eaton Rapids, two brothers-in-law, Skip (Denise) Brown and Tom (Melissa) Brown both of Eaton Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Her father, Sam, preceded her in death.
At Lisa’s request there will be no service. A Celebration of Life will be at held at a later date.
Francis Elwood Squires
Francis Elwood Squires of Falmouth, MI and formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the age of 93. Francis was born on November 16, 1928, in Eaton Rapids, MI the son of Anzelo and Marie (Blatt) Squires. He was raised in Eaton Rapids, graduating class of 1947. Francis proudly served in the US Army on the Russian Front in Germany during the Korean War. He married Clara Louella Stanton in December of 1952. Francis went to work for Oldsmobile on the yard squad in 1953 and retired in 1983. He was a Scout leader in Nashville, MI, an Assistant Scout leader in Fowlerville, Mi and a member of the Marion VFW Post and past Post Commander. Francis loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Clara and sisters, Phyllis Strang and Verona “Midge” Fletcher.
Surviving are his sons, Bruce Squires, Ronald (Claire) Squires; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; sister, Ruthanne Diepenbrock and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and host a luncheon immediately following the burial at Rosehill Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post 6056 in memory of Francis. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com