Obituaries
Donald Root
Donald Alan Root, age 53 from Sunfield, Michigan passed away on April 27, 2022. He was a machinist at Sinto Corp. Funeral was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2022 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Marian Renea Turner
Marian Renea Turner of Eaton Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, April 25, 2022, at the age of 56. Renea was born in Dillon, SC, October 27, 1965, the daughter of Marion and Frances (Cooke) Turner. She always stayed busy cooking, decorating, making crafts, raising plants and flowers, watching WWE Smackdown, dancing, and karaoke. Family was everything to her. She loved organizing and planning events, helping her brother at his shop in Charlotte, baking with her Sissy, but most of all she loved watching her son and grandchildren play their favorite sports. Renea’s favorite sayings, were, “kiss my grits,” and “Aunt Nea loves you,” She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Renea is survived by her mother; daughters, Samantha (Ryan) Klink-Haindel of Onondaga, Ashley (Austin Carmody) Wicker of Lansing; son, Nicholas (Alexis) Turner of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Britney, Haizy, Aiden, Rayne, Jeremiah, Grace, Kendilyn, Gabie, Kinsley, Kyleigh, Harleigh; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Johnny Stewart Turner; grandparents, Tracy Cooke, Mary Cifelli, George Turner and Mary Sports.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Visitation will take place Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Attn: Financial Operations, 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510, New York, NY 10017. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Wayne Eugene Beiser
Wayne Eugene Beiser of Lansing, formerly of Dansville, passed away April 27, 2022, at the age of 87. Wayne was born in Detroit, MI, September 1, 1934, the son of Mack and Faith (Vernon) Beiser. He was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts, was a member of the Stockbridge United Methodist Church, singing in the choir, was also a member of the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church and the Lansing Conservatory of Music. Music was Wayne’s life. He attended Central Michigan University, through 1952, was in the concert and marching bands, and was proud to have been able to play taps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He enjoyed reading, wood working, was a builder and loved to spend time in his garden.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Nancy Beiser; son, Terry Beiser of Jackson, daughter, Taune DeBolt of Brooklyn; step-daughter, Stephanie Sanders of Lansing; mother of his children, Donna (Michael) Pierce of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Andrea Vasquez, Chrissy Beiser, Kelly (Brad) Mason, Emily DeBolt, Katherine Seybert, Erica Beiser, Alex (Nisha) Beiser; several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly Joyce Dison.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation was Friday from 6-8 p.m. The family will also receive friends on Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Rapids Band Boosters. To leave online condolences for the family please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Jacqueline Phyllis Warfield
Jacqueline Phyllis Warfield of Eaton Rapids, MI went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2022, at the age of 98. Jackie was born on October 20, 1923, in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of John and Marguerite (Grandy) Hogle. She married Frederick Warfield in 1950. She had eight children. Jackie and Tiny were the owners of River City Meat Company and Friendly’s Restaurant in Eaton Rapids and Tiny’s Pioneer Restaurant in Charlotte. She was extremely active, even in retirement. She volunteered at ECHRS in Charlotte until the age of 92. Jackie was also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Eaton Rapids. She loved pets, especially her dog Odie and adored her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick “Tiny” Warfield; son, Frederick “Clinton” Warfield; daughter, Sonia Smith and brothers, Jack Hogle, Max Hogle and Stewart Beardsley.
Surviving are her children, Brenda Narezo, Terrie (Loren Worden) Prior, Diane (William) Price, Renee (Michael) Kirwin, Jerry Warfield, David (Sue) Warfield; 24 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 18 great great-grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in memory of Jackie. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Paul Lewis Coplin
Paul Lewis Coplin, age 88 of Potterville, passed away on April 21, 2022. He was a clerk at Grand Trunk Railroad. Service was held on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.