Obituaries
Daniel Geiger
Daniel Andrew Geiger, age 66, of Lansing, MI passed unexpectedly March 27, 2022, in Lansing. Dan was born June 27, 1955, in Lansing, to Jerome Edward and Myrna Louise (Leffel) Geiger. He married the love of his life, Vicki Sue (Copeland) Geiger in August of 1980 and had 42 wonderful years together. Dan worked for General Motors for 37 years retiring in 2016. He liked to work on cars; painting them was his specialty. He loved his granddaughters, his sons and his dog, Gizmo.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Vicki Sue (Copeland) Geiger; sons, Anthony Daniel (Candace) Geiger and Garret Andrew (Sarah) Geiger; granddaughters, Alexandra Avene Geiger and Lindsey Louise Geiger; brother, Lawrence Geiger; sisters, Nancy Ann Wood and Rosemary Jones; brother-in-law, Norman Graham. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Katherine Graham and Amy Geiger; special grandmother Hazel Angel.
A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, www.cahs-lansing.org. Online condolences may be made at www.millsfuneral.com. The family is being served by the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel, 518 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.
Gerald Gill
Gerald Allen Gill of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the age of 67. Gerry was born on June 28, 1954, in Wayne, Michigan the son of Parnell and Jenny (Brown) Gill. He was raised in Wayne where he graduated from Wayne-Westland Community High School class of 1972. Gerry went to work for General Motors in Livonia before transferring to Lansing where he retired in 2006. He married Nancy House on October 30, 1992, and together they moved to Eaton Rapids in 1996. Gerry was passionate about golf and played in the Tuesday Golf League at Bonnie View Golf Course and on the Thursday Men’s League, traveling and playing numerous courses throughout the area. He was a talented woodworker and a friend to all who knew him. Gerry enjoyed family camping trips to northern Michigan and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Ammon Lewis, mother, Jenny Lewis and siblings, Glenn Gill (Brenda Gill), James Lewis (Marlene Lewis), Billy Lewis and Tommy Martinez.
Gerry is survived by his wife, Nancy Gill; sons, Don Allen (Kelly) Gill, Steve Lawrence, James Lawrence, Derek (Cara) Lawrence; grandchildren, Kennedy Gill, Landon Gill, Deklan Lawrence, Keegan Lawrence, Natalie Lawrence, Naomi Lawrence, Jackson Lawrence, Lillith Lawrence, Ellarie Lawrence; siblings, Larry (Sandy) Martinez, Chris (Holly) Gill, Cheryl (Garry) McGuire, Donna (Mike) Patterson and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held later this summer at the family house. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Gerry. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
Cynthia Hosack
Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Hosack, age 63, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, is finally at rest after passing away in the comfort of her home on March 28, 2022. A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vickers Springport Funeral Home, 121 Pearl Street/P.O. Box 235, Springport, MI 49284. 517-857-4848.
Janet Belle Dean
Janet Belle Dean, 81, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Visitation 9-10 am Monday April 11 followed by graveside 10:30 a.m. at Millerburg Cemetery, Charlotte
Inez Gould
Inez (Farr) Gould, age 90 of Eaton Rapids, passed away April 4, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Charlotte, MI to Charles David and Jennyvee (Bodell) Farr. Inez graduated from Charlotte High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Robert Lewis Gould, in 1948. She retired from the State of Michigan in 1982 and was a member of the Community Christian Church in Eaton Rapids. Her hobbies included swimming, sewing, gardening, embroidering, and quilting. Inez was what most would consider a Master Baker, everything from cake decorating, homemade bread, and her specialty was cookie making.
Inez is survived by her husband, Robert Lewis Gould; five children, Julie Ann ( Steven P. ) Sullivan of Eaton Rapids, Kathryn I. (Robert) Lau of Lakeview, Mischelle K. (Donald J.) Corbeil of Eaton Rapids, Robert M. ( Michelle A.) Gould of Eaton Rapids, Randall D. (Julie L.) Gould of Eaton Rapids; 13 grandchildren: Jennifer, Jill, John, Elizabeth, Zachary, Michael, Matthew, Marcus, Robert T., Rochelle, Randon, Daniel, and Amanda; 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 14 brothers and sisters.
Memorial services will be Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Community Christian Church, 2487 South Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The family is requesting all to wear pink to the service, which was Inez’s favorite color. Memorial donation may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Angel House, 830 Kerns Road, Mason, MI 48854. The family is being served by the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel, Eaton Rapids, MI. Online Condolences may be made at www.Millsfuneral.com.