Obituaries
Donna Edington
Donna Virginia Edington, age 67, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1955, to Donald and Mary (Partridge) Oakley. She grew up in Lansing and later moved to the Nashville/Charlotte area. Donna graduated from Maple Valley High School with the class of 1973. Donna married Kevin Edington on February 12, 1999. They enjoyed life together!
Donna was a very loyal mother and grandmother. She loved her grandkids and could be found at each and every one of their sporting events- no matter the weather or how she was feeling, she was there. She worked as the Assistant Branch Manager at First of America Bank for over 16 years and as a cashier at Meijer in Charlotte, where she developed many life-long friendships. Donna also enjoyed making crafts and spent many hours making cards to give to those dear to her. She made countless blankets for friends and family members alike. She is also remembered for her witty sense of humor! She will deeply be missed by her family.
Those left behind are her husband, Kevin; her children, Melissa (Jim) Falk of Onondaga, MI, James (Kathy) Robins of Charlotte, Matthew (Tasia) Robins of Charlotte, stepdaughter, Amanda (Robert) Pierce of Bellevue; her mother, Mary (Jim) Beardslee of Onekama, MI; sister, Rosemary Newell of Grand Rapids, MI; 12 grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Those preceding her in death are her father, Donald Oakley, and her stepfather, Chester Beardslee.
Funeral services will take place at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 12PM. Family will receive friends during a time of visitation for two hours prior to the service from 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. Burial will follow in the Kalamo Hillside Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Donna’s honor to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Donna’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com
Todd Casteel
Todd Alan Casteel, age 63, of Drummond Island, formerly of Mulliken, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.
Todd was born January 4, 1959, to Edna Teachout and Edward Casteel who both preceded him in death. Todd is survived by two sisters, Deborah (Dale) Horn of Sunfield, and Penny (Dale) Carpenter of Vermontville; nephew, Joshua (Steph) Horn of Mason; stepbrother and friend, Kenneth Teachout; step-sister, Pamela (Elmer) Ferguson of Mulliken; and longtime friend, Kurt McDiarmid.
In keeping with Todd’s wishes and love for the outdoors, a private gathering will be held in the woods of the farm where he grew up.
Keith L. Sheets
Keith Lawrence Sheets, 77, of Charlotte, died March 2, 2022. He was a lineworker at General Motors.
Robert Halliwill
Mr. Robert “Bob” Halliwill, age 78, of Charlotte, MI, formerly of Vermontville, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services.
Bob was born in Vermontville, MI on March 10, 1943, a son of the late Marlys (Brown) and Lowell Halliwill. He was raised in the Vermontville area, and attended local schools.
Throughout the years, Bob has held many various positions, but most recently worked as a truck driver, delivering newspapers for the Charlotte Shopping Guide.
Bob enjoyed spending time in town, often observing local people interacting together. He was an avid car enthusiast, who was loyal to the Ford brand. In his young years, Bob loved taking his vintage 1964 Chevrolet Impala out for a fun summer cruise, and whenever enjoying a cheeseburger from Burger King.
Robert is survived by his son, Mike (Penny) Halliwill; his sister, Mary (Loren) Lehman; five brothers, Jim (Maggie) Halliwill, Ed Halliwill, Leroy (Karen) Halliwill, David (Stephanie) Halliwill, Raymond (Betty) Halliwill; his sister in-law Caroline; three grandchildren; and his former wife, Sharon.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Pullen; brothers, Kenny and Ernie Halliwill; and sister in-law, Donna Halliwill.
A graveside funeral service was held 2 at p.m. on Friday, March 11 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, MI with Charles Jensen officiating.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home – Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.
Sandra M. Priesman
Sandra Marie Priesman, age 60, of Rockaway Beach, Missouri, passed away February 27, 2022. She entered this life December 22, 1961, in Charlotte, Mich., the daughter of Neal and Leah (McMillen) Priesman.
Sandra was known as a Godly woman who took great care for her home and preparing many warm meals. She found pleasure in shopping, vacationing, and camping. Sandra painted the last couple years and created several canvases which she displayed in her home. She will be greatly missed.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Lynn Priesman, Gary Priesman, and Jack Priesman; brother-in-law, Richard McClure; and sister-in-law, Dianne Priesman. She is survived by her three children: Dustin (Cassie) Wells of Huntsville, Arkansas, Summer (Tom) McDermott of East Helena, Montana, and Cole-James Wells of Huntsville, Arkansas; three grandchildren: Eli, Annaleah, and Ellie; brother, Rod Priesman of Kailua, Hawaii; two sisters: Suzanne McClure and Angela Priesman, both of Charlotte, Michigan; and many other friends and extended family.
Sandra will be buried at West Carmel Cemetery on March 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements and burial are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.