Obituaries
Patricia Lawless
Patricia Sue (Hunt) Lawless of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness, March 19, 2022, at the age of 93. Pat was born in Flint, MI on March 15, 1929, the daughter of Wilbur and Dorothy (Willemin) Hunt. She graduated from Portland High School and attended Central Michigan University, which is where she met the love of her life, Frederick Lavern Lawless. They spent 72 wonderful and blessed years together. Pat was a member of Robbins United Methodist Church. She loved to sing, play the piano and taught music for several years. Pat was an elementary school teacher in Baldwin, Saginaw, and Eaton Rapids. In 1992, she received the first Judy and Bill Babbitt Annual Eaton Rapids Teachers Award. She was beautiful, witty and will be remembered for her stunning flower beds, immaculately kept house and her ability to make everyone feel special. Patricia is survived by her husband, Frederick Lawless; children, David (JoAnne) Lawless, Jim (Sarah) Lawless, Susan (Charles) Simmons; her second family, wonderful twin grandsons, Matthew (Tasha) and Michael Lawless; grandchildren Myra Sperley, Rachel Merrill, Kellen Lawless, and 11 great grandchildren. Graveside services and Interment will be held at 12 p.m. on April 9, 2022 at the Portland Cemetery. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Hospice of Lansing for the tender care shown to Pat. Those desiring may make contributions in her memory to Hospice of Lansing, 3186 Pinetree Rd., Lansing, MI 48911. 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.
Posted by Design | March 25, 2022
Norma Cribley
Norma Jean Cribley of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the age of 90. Norma was born on January 8, 1932, in Springport, MI the second of ten children born to Howard and Twila (Greenslade) Place. She married Charles Cribley on September 4, 1948, and together raised their three children in Eaton Rapids. Norma spent most of her time raising her children and taking care of the home. Once the kids grew up and left the house, she worked for Eaton Rapids Public Schools as a teacher’s aide. Norma enjoyed visiting northern Michigan and walking the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day. She also loved her monthly meeting with her lady’s coffee club.
Norma is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Cribley and siblings, Zelmadene McHaney, Herrold Place, Kevin Place, Merlyn Place and Phillip Place.
Surviving are her children, Robert (June) Cribley, Linda (Steve) Miller, Dana (Jackie) Cribley; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Daryl and Ronnie Place; sister, Sheila Heisler and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Susan Taylor for being such a great friend over the years.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. Burial followed at Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids with a luncheon immediately following at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or Elara Caring Hospice in memory of Norma. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Posted by Design | March 25, 2022
Isaiah Bellville
Isaiah “Izzy” Joshua Bellville (Holevac) of Eaton Rapids, passed away March 15, 2022, at the age of 28. Izzy was born in Wheeling, WV, January 6, 1994, the son of Glenn and Karen Holevac and Heidi Bellville. He was a 2012 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and attended college at Bowling Green and Olivet. Isaiah was a talented writer and poet with an incredible sense of humor. He was a great brother who enjoyed cooking, driving, and absolutely loved spending time with his family and friends. Izzy was there for all of them as a good listener with great advice. He truly brought out the best in every person’s life that he touched.
Isaiah is survived by his parents; siblings, Zoe, Colby, Drew and Duncan Holevac, Sidney and Haley Stenger; grandparents, Carol Holevac, Glenn (Julie) Holevac, Alphonse and Marjorie Nowicki; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Izzy’s wishes were to be cremated. His family has requested that a memorial visitation take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ele’s Place, 1145 W. Oakland Ave, Lansing, MI 4815. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com
Posted by Design | March 25, 2022
Wayne Humes
Wayne Humes, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022.
Wayne was a hardworking man, although he was retired longer than he worked. He worked at GM for 30 years and was retired for 38. He made sure to always take care of his kids and grandkids and he put others first. In retirement, he enjoyed taking his 1934 Model A in parades, camping by friends and family and being with his wife – Verda, who was the love of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Elsie Humes; brothers, Donald Humes, Russell Humes, and Richard Humes; and son-in-law, Tim Snider.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Verda Morrissey; son, Wayne (Lisa) Humes II; daughter, Sheila Snider; son, Jeff (Sherry) Humes; grandson, Justin (Meghan) Snider; granddaughter, Stephanie Snider (JT Dochler); granddaughter, Salina Humes; granddaughter, Savannah (Jeremy) Hartman; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland, MI 49423.
Posted by Design | March 25, 2022
Roy Louis Fuller
Roy Louis Fuller, a jack of all trades, master of none, who was known for his infectious laugh, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Roy, 66, of Lansing, MI, was born on May 13, 1955, in Lansing, MI, the son of Louis Fuller and Marion (Baker) Pelto. He was very skillful in working with his hands, he enjoyed model cars, woodworking, making knives, bicycle repair and tinkering on his 1966 Chevy Van. Roy had a strong passion for motorcycles and also mopeds. In his younger years he enjoyed participating in local demolition derbies around the state. His children loved when it was derby time, and they were able to help dad get his car ready. Many refer to Roy as Julio and Old Man. Those are just a few of his many nicknames. He was a family man and adored spending quality time with his family. Roy was known for starting a family get together each summer in Cheboygan which over the years has turned into the family’s own mini-Woodstock. He was known for his big heart; Roy was one who loved giving gifts to others. Roy also had a love for dogs and cats. Above all Roy was a man who enjoyed his recreational time.
Roy is survived by his children, Tammy Fuller, Mindy (Scott) Bryde, Karry (Rob Jewett) McConnell, Jonny Boy, Scott Fuller; grandchildren, Christopher, Jordan, Lorenzo, Leigha, Angelee, Sam, Kaeden, Blakelee, Hanna; mother, Marion Pelto; siblings, Lisa (Abel) Anzaldua, Roger Fuller, Bruce Fuller, Suzie Vance, Ronnie Pelto; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his father, Louis; siblings, Neal Fuller, George Fuller, and Randy Pelto; and brother-in-law, Bill Vance.
Friends are encouraged to support Roy’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. His family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held at the American Legion Post 42 in Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Salvation Army. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Posted by Design | March 25, 2022
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