Obituaries
Shirleen Graham
Shirleen “Shirts” Graham from Dimondale MI went to be with the Lord November 22nd, 2021, with family by her side. She was born April 21st, 1932. She graduated from Eastern high school and retired from the state of MI. She married Duane Graham in the spring of 1951. Shirleen lived her life full of love and hard work. She loved to dance, music, the ocean, her family, friends, and most of all God. She spent the winter in her home in Englewood Florida.
Shirleen is survived by her children Brent Graham “Paulette” of Charlotte MI, Tim Graham “Debbie” of Englewood FL, Diane Serr “Randy” of Potterville MI, Her Grandchildren Jessica Marciniak “Scott”, Heather Votruba “Chris”, Trisha Sentell “Jim”, Jason Graham, Mitchel Graham, Rachel Graham, Nicole Serr” Torrey”. Great Grandchildren Lilly, Jimmy, Austin, Mya, Mckenna, Hunter, Jadyn, Olivia, Hannah, and her beloved cat Sammy
She was preceded in death by her husband Duane Graham, Son Jimmy Graham, Parents Fredrick and Pearl Bambrick, Siblings Lois, Mary and Freddy.
To know her was to be loved. Her smile, laughter and love will be greatly missed
Jean M. Carmner
Jean Marie Cramner, age 62, from Grand Ledge, passed away on November 23, 2021. She worked as Calculations Assistant at Michigan Department of Treasury. Service or Funeral Date: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Pray Funeral Home. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home.
Virginia L. Class
Virginia Lee Class, age 82, from Charlotte passed away on November 29, 2021. She was a Forms Analyst State of Michigan. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Pray Funeral Home.
Devon M. Wiley
Devon “Doc” Melvin Wiley, age 91, of Charlotte, Michigan passed away on November 25, 2021 at Eaton Community Palliative Care. He was born to Doctor Arthur and Lola (Owens) Wiley on August 10, 1930, in Brookfield, Missouri. Doc graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of ’48. He married Rachel Tharp on October 9, 1960, at the Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church in Charlotte. They recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary! Doc proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for 34 years servicing vending machines across the state. Doc loved to bowl and play golf in his leisure time and joined both a golfing and bowling league. He also was an avid HAM radio operator.
Doc is survived by his wife Rachel; and special friends, Scott and Peggy, and Deven and Nicole.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home on Thursday, December 2, 2021 with Pastor John Bailey officiating. Those desiring may make contributions in Doc’s memory to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813.
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.
Julia E. Larson
Julia Elizabeth Larson passed away unexpectedly at her home in Olivet, Michigan on November 26, 2021. Julie was born July 10, 1960 in Davenport, Iowa to Lee and Lucretia (Fagan) Schneider. She graduated from Pleasant Valley, Iowa High School Class of 1978, attended Michigan Tech University and graduated with distinction from Colorado State University Pueblo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1983. She was fourth in her class. Julie moved to Marshall, Michigan working for Eaton Co. in the Engine Component Division and also met the love of her life, Ralph Larson and they were united in marriage on August 31, 1991. In 1999, Julie became the owner and operator of Ledges Printing and simultaneously developed her own design company called ENT Graphic Design. She ultimately focused exclusively on the design work and sold Ledges Printing. With her many years of experience in printing and design work Julie was a member of the Michigan Letterpress Guild. Julie enjoyed serving others and she did that in both Grand Ledge through the Chamber of Commerce and her faith community. She especially enjoyed promoting Victorian Days in Grand Ledge and was also a longtime faithful member of the Olivet Congregational Church where she was essential in developing the live stream capability which was especially important during the pandemic. Julie also served as a sound technician and was the Director of the Mission Board.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Ralph; her parents; brother, William Lee (Ann) Schneider; nieces, Kelly Schneider and Megan (Roger) Crew; great niece, Indie Crew along with uncles, Bill Schneider and Jim Schneider.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Olivet Congregational Church, 125 College Street, Olivet, MI 49076 with The Reverend Garry Fisher officiating. Visitation will be Saturday at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Julie’s name may be given to the Olivet Congregational Church. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com