Obituaries
Justin Charles Munro
Justin Charles Munro, age 42, of Charlotte died on Monday, May 9, 2022. Justin was born on March 14, 1980, in Lansing, the son of Kenneth and Irene Munro. He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer and children, Austin, Chloe, Donovan and Braylon; along with sisters, Angela (Jeff) Potter and Abigail (Jonah) Whaley; nieces and nephews, Emirald, Isabelle, Brody and Aubri. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Irene Marie Munro and father Kenneth Charles Munro (K.C.). A celebration of life is planned at Custom Home Interiors Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For those desiring, donations are welcome to go to the family’s Go Fund Me page: gofund.me/7653f042
Shirley J. Brown
Shirley J. Brown, age 83, of Battle Creek died on Thursday, May 6, 2022, at Hope Landing-The Haven in Charlotte, MI. Shirley was born on June 13, 1938, in Bellevue, the daughter of James and Mary Elizabeth (Shaver) Whitfield. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek central High school. She also attended Cosmetology School and Argubright Business College. On November 5, 1960, she was united in marriage to David H. Brown who preceded her in death in 2006. Shirley would fill in as secretary at Pennfield Schools when needed and later was employed as a secretary at the Kellogg Company. She loved archeology, music, gardening and shopping. Surviving is a son, David S. (Karen) Brown and a grandson, Justin J. Brown. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dana L. Brown in 2020. A private graveside service was held. Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services. www.henryfuneralhome.org
Joseph Charles Tokar
Joseph Charles Tokar, born January 7, 1960, died May 2, 2022. A celebration of life will be on May 14, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall Post #3233, 124 South Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237. If anyone would like to share any photos of Joe, please email them to dorothygonzalez@yahoo.com.
Joseph Wilfrid Barrette II
Joseph Wilfrid Barrette II, 42 of Lexington, NC, loving father of Cameron and Sara, died after a car accident on July 14, 2019, and was recently found April 3, 2022. Joe was born June 10, 1977, in Lansing, MI to Michael and Charlotte (Wallace) Barrette, and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1995. He worked for Owens Brockway in Charlotte and transferred with the company when it moved to North Carolina. An outgoing and friendly guy, Joe easily made friends. Joe had a knack for tinkering with high-tech gadgets to figure them out and fix them, including a life size robot for his son. Vacations often meant going on a cruise, with Carnival Cruises as his favorite. Joe enjoyed construction and put his talents to work when he remodeled his parent’s and brother’s homes.
Joe is survived by children, Cameron and Saralynne Barrette; father, Michael Barrette (Joan Rumsey); siblings, Ken Barrette, Dan (Stephanie) Barrette, and Tammy (Keith) Justice and nieces, Olivia, Lauren and Addison; and former wife, Faith Barrette. He was predeceased by his mom, Charlotte Barrette; and his grandparents.
Friends are encouraged to support Joe’s family by sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Michigan. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Margaret Laura Graha
Margaret Laura Graham, 99, a beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Margaret was born May 2, 1923, in Battle Creek, the first child of Floyd and Margaret (Barber) Rounds. She attended school in Vermontville before marrying the love of her life, Herald Graham on April 19, 1941, in Bryon, OH. She and Herald raised five children and lived a life of family devotion. Margaret loved to throw parties. She and her sisters always made sure to put on a family reunion every year at Christmas, Thanksgiving, and in the summer. They loved to cook, and Margaret even made wedding cakes for many years. Margaret also loved music and was known to sing little songs around the house. The year Herald gave her a mink coat for Christmas, she got the nickname “Queen,” and it stuck throughout her life. The family made trips out to California to visit family and stopped to take in the sights along the way. Margaret was a member of the Vermontville Women’s Club, Gresham United Methodist Church, and the Eaton Area Senior Center. In her spare time, she loved feeding the birds at her home.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Terrie (partner David Currin) Graham; son, Kal (Tiera) Graham; seven grandchildren, Takara (Marc) Page, Jordan Graham, Savanna Graham, Mitchal Graham, Tye (Sarah) Gates, Alex (Janet) Castner, and Amber Davee; three great-grandchildren, Tarah Gates, Douglas Gates, and Maxwell Page; sisters, Elsie Wolever, Joanne (Ron) May, and Ardean (Archie) Gonzer; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Herald; daughters, Alicia Haynes, and Michelle Marple; son, Darian Graham; siblings, Blanche Hurshman, Dorothy Roll, Reginald Rounds, Lola Patterson, Carolyn Bower; brothers-in-law, Ray Hurschman, Art Roll, Ray Patterson, Lloyd Wolever, and Jim Bower; and sister-in-law, Gladys Rounds.
Friends are encouraged to support Margaret’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. The Funeral Service was held Monday, May 9, 2022, at Pray Funeral Home with Tom Hurshman officiating. Interment took place at Gresham Cemetery. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.