Obituaries
Julie A. Parish
Julie Ann Parish, 49 of Vermontville, died one day before her 50th birthday on November 8, 2021, due to an unfortunate accident. Born in Lansing, MI on November 9, 1971, to Jerry and Joyce (Wells) Bristol, she grew up and graduated from Olivet High School.
Julie had a way of winning people over very quickly, with her beautiful Christian attitude, she believed in the power of prayer and saving souls by bringing others to the Lord. Julie was very faithful to the church. She spent her time and money on what was most important to her: helping people and bringing them together and spreading joy to others. A big hug was in store for everyone Julie knew, even people she just met. A bit stubborn once she made up her mind, Julie used this to her advantage to get things done.
Family was everything to Julie. She was very proud of her grandkids and truly enjoyed time spent with them and the adventures they had, doing anything and everything for them. Her family was so excited to share that she arranged for an enormous 200-foot slip and slide on their last 4th of July together, just one example of her fun side and making things extra-special for her family. For the last 13 years Julie worked for Shyft. She had an exemplary work ethic, was proud of a job well done and a very valued member of their team. Julie is survived by her grandmother, Marianna Wells; husband, John Dale Parish; parents, Jerry and Joyce Bristol; children, Tosha Parish, Sarah Berryhilll, Nicole Parish and John Henry Parish; grandchildren, Lamont, Sydnee, Samyah, Louise and Henry; sister, Jenny Stewart (Kenneth Stewart Jr); niece, Keighly Alley (Danny Alley); nephews, Jimmie Stewart (Shaylee Stewart) and Jacob Stewart (Taylor Stewart); great-nephew, Stetson; father-in-law, Jack Quantrell; and best friends, Becky Bruce and Stasi Glasscock. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Kenneth Wells; and mother-in-law, Judy Quantrell.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Julie’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Friday, November 19, 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Memorial Services will be Saturday, November 20, 12:00 noon at the Charlotte Assembly of God with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Julie’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Memorial contributions are suggested to New Hope Community, where Julie was very involved as an active member and a trustee. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
Posted by Christi Whiting | November 11, 2021
Kathleen N. Hosey
Kathleen (Kay) was surrounded by family when she passed from this world to the next on October 30, 2021. Kay was born in Lansing on October 11, 1938, to Charles Garms Ballard and Ernestine Alice (Wagoner) Ballard. The family moved to a farm in the Vermontville area when she was a child, and later to Bellevue.
Kay married Roger Dale Hosey on March 25, 1957. They farmed and raised their family in the Vermontville/Nashville area. Kay was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. Her interests included cooking, reading, and her pets, whom she considered family. After Roger died in 1997, Kay worked at Little’s Country Store near Thornapple Lake, and then at the deli in Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville.
Kay is survived by her brother Alfred (Sharon) Ballard of Bellevue, her daughter Rae Alice (Jeff) Murphy of Vermontville, her son Roger Charles (Debra) Hosey of Nashville, granddaughters Kathryn Murphy and husband Dan Rasey, Cassady (Andy) Brege, Aubrey (Tyler) Vandemark, Kolten Hosey, Dalton Hosey and great-grandchildren Cormac Rasey, Padraig Brege, Ailish Brege, and Madelynn Vandemark. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at the Kalamo Township Hall on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
Posted by Christi Whiting | November 11, 2021
Shane M. Bailey
Shane Mark Bailey, age 55, of Springport, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was born May 29, 1966, in Long Beach, California, the son of James and Nancy (Newman) Bailey. Shane graduated from high school in 1986, in Deary, Idaho. He went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Navy and then the Army National Guard from which he retired after many years of service. Shane was an outdoorsman in the truest sense of the word. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He had a passion for guns and took part in many different shooting sports. Shane also enjoyed traveling and would always seek out the newest craft brewery along the road to visit. He had a bigger than life personality and was always the life of the party. Shane could always take a bad situation and turn it around for good. He was wise beyond his years and provided his family with much needed comfort and stability. Shane’s love for his family took precedence over all else. He had a deep love and devotion for his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Shane is survived by his wife, Cara; children: Amanda (Bradley Jennings) Love of Springport, Corey (Autumn) Freeman of Springport, Curtis (Erinn) Freeman of Eaton Rapids, Christine (John) Hackworth of Onondaga; 16 grandchildren; mother, Nancy (David) Stadtler of Mora, MN; siblings: Andy (Lora) McGibbon, Mark Ruffner, Robert Bailey, Trisa (TJ) Hanson, Tara Aho, Kari (Matt) Kobb; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Bailey.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 11 A.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. For those wishing to view the funeral virtually on their computer or mobile device the livestream link is https://listentochurch.com/listen/bgk The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Shane’s memory to the K-9’s for Warriors.
To view Shane’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com
Posted by Christi Whiting | November 11, 2021
Bernard T. Steele
Bernard Thomas Steele of Eaton Rapids, passed away November 7, 2021, at the age of 75. Bernard was born in Eaton Rapids, May 26, 1946, the son of Basel and Marvelmae (Parsons). He worked for Union Steel, and most recently, for Atmosphere Annealing as a production driver. Bernard was a member of the coffee club at McDonald’s. He enjoyed listening to country music and Elvis Presley, drag racing, bowling, hunting, fishing, playing euchre and solitaire. He was a true family man loving to spend time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Bernard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gale Steele; children, Nonda (Isaac) Eagle of Eaton Rapids, Bernard (Bethany) Steele II of Charlotte, Steven (Jamie) Steele of Leslie; grandchildren, Zachary and Ian Eagle, Benjamin and Rachel Steele, Emilee Steele, Kristian and Nikkolas Wilson; brother, Daryl (Loretta) Steele of Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Alexander Steele; sister, Agatha (William) Turner.
Funeral services will be 11 am Friday November 12, 2021, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids, with interment following in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 6-8 pm and Friday, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity. To leave online condolences for the family please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
Posted by Christi Whiting | November 11, 2021
Walter Peterson
Walter Peterson, age 93, from Eaton Rapids passed away on November 6, 2021. He worked as an electrician for Fisher body. No service is planned at this time. Arrangements have been made by Pray Funeral Home.
Posted by Christi Whiting | November 11, 2021
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