Obituaries
Jacob L. Lincoln
Jacob Lee Lincoln, age 36 years old, died on September 25, 2021. He was a resident of San Antonio and worked as a HVAC technician at Will Fix It HVAC. Service will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 1 p.m., with visitation prior to service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home Gardens.
Marian G. Leiter
Marian Geneva Leiter, age 94 went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2021, at ECARS in Charlotte, Mich. She was born February 27, 1927, in Broomfield Township, Isabella County, Mich. to Hugh and Lucille (Esch) Fountain. She married Ward Leiter on August 2, 1945. Together they raised five children. They moved to Charlotte area around 1956 where they made their home for most of their lives. Marian was always very active in her church. The gift of hospitality was very predominated in every area of her life. She and her husband, Ward, ministered the gospel for many years as pastors with the Assembly of God church and then made the transition to Fellowship of Churches and Ministers International until Ward passed away in 1984. She enjoyed spending time with her family as much as her family enjoyed spending time with her. If there was one word to describe her it would be “gentleness.” She had a gentle and quiet spirit about her. She is survived by one daughter, Diane (George) Goodnoe of Eaton Rapids; one son, Randy (Sue) Leiter of West Branch, Mich.; two sisters, Irene Mercer of Elsie, Mich. and Judy (Bill) Kennedy of Mt. Pleasant; 16 grandchildren, and numerous great, great-great, and great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Lucille Fountain; her husband, Ward Leiter; two sons, Jim and Tom Leiter; daughter, Vicki Hill; brother, Jack Fountain; sister, Connie Clyde; and several grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Skinner Funeral Home. A memorial service will be scheduled later.
Victor V. Hribar, Jr.
Victor Vincent Hribar, Jr., died October 4, 2021 at his home in Charlotte, Mich. at the age of 83. Victor was born in Brownsville, Pa. on September 15, 1938, to Victor and Helen (Abdis) Hribar. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy where he was an Airdale, assigned to the Navy air wing and performed maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. In 1963, he married Patricia Lee Walter and they remained by each other’s side for 58 years. He worked for the United States Postal Service for his entire career, the last 14 years of which he was the Postmaster at the Charlotte Post Office. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, going to the casino, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Family and friends meant everything to Victor, and he showed his love by always making sure those around him had a full and happy belly. Fixing things and doing for others was also a way Victor showed how much he cared. He was the first one to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. He was a talented woodworker, making rocking horses, rocking chairs, cabinets, bookcases and many other things over the years. As parents do, Victor wanted his kids to have more than he did, so there was no question that they would get a good education because it was either, “Use your brain or use your back” as he always said. He also enjoyed spoiling his grandkids and never came to visit without having a treat for them.
Victor is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Vicki (Philip) Briggs-Rasor, Teri (Denis Pulver) Martin, and Vincent (Julie) Hribar; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Garrett, Addison, Victoria, Owen, Sydney, and Emerson; sister, Edna (John) Scotton; brother, Anthony Hribar; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Helen Mager and Sandra Mitchell.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Victor’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his tribute page at prayfuneral.com. Memorial Services are October 14, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 807 St Mary’s Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813 with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop and Rev. Fr. Mark Scotton officiating. The family will receive visitors prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Norma J. King
Norma Jean King, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born April 10, 1933, in Jonesboro, Ill., the daughter of Perry and Mae (Eudy) McLane. Jean had a happy childhood growing up on a farm in Southern Ill.. Upon the confession of her faith in Christ, she was baptized in the river near the Reynoldsville Baptist Church. On June 29, 1949, she married Fred King in Jonesboro, Ill. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a magnificent cook and enjoyed preparing beautiful meals for her family. Jean was a gifted homemaker. She sewed the clothing for her family, canned and preserved all their home-grown goodies, and made certain that her household functioned like a well-oiled machine. Jean was a devoted Christian and lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte.
Jean is survived by her husband of 72 years, Fred; children: Brenda King of Flint, Darlene (Tim) Leever of Fayetteville, N.C., Fred King of Charlotte; grandchildren, Jason (Arlene) King, Steven (Stephanie) King, Destiny (James) Forward, Joshua King, Elizabeth Leever; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Pat Parent, Clara Dobbs, and Henry (Vicki) McLane.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Caleb King; daughter-in-law, Shirley King; and brother, Raymond McLane.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Potter officiating. Burial took place at West Carmel Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Jean’s honor to Calvary Baptist Church 825 N. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Norma’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
Rebecca A. Hunt
Our “Crazy Grandma” Rebecca Ann (Housler) Hunt began her life on April 08, 1953 in Charlotte, Michigan. She was the youngest of three girls born to Leon and Maxine Housler, after Sharon and Connie. Becky attended a one room schoolhouse where her mother was the teacher. She enjoyed helping on the family farm and tending to her horse, Lady. Later, Becky attended Western Michigan University. Becky began her world explorations while student teaching in Majorca, Spain. She graduated in 1975 with a degree in Education and later returned for her masters degree.
The same year Becky earned her bachelor’s degree, she married David Hunt. Through seven years of marriage and trying to conceive, they finally were blessed with a special baby girl, Chelsea. Becky and Chelsea traveled the globe together and Becky was a regular guest in Chelsea’s own classroom. Becky was a seasoned educator, principal, consultant, and writer. She led schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Malaysia. She had a passion for promoting literacy and mentoring young educators. The Crazy Grandma chapter of her life, inspired her children’s stories that were reflections of her joys as a grandmother. She also began a ‘Schools Around the World’ series showing others how children attended schools in different countries. Retirement allowed her to publish two educational books guided by her expertise in teacher training, staff development, and international studies. She continued to travel, and planned to spend the winters in Cozumel, living “the Bohemian life, enjoying culture, practicing my Spanish, and of course writing!” She was an inspiration to educators and grandmothers from Atlanta to Dubai.
On September 22, 2021, Our Heavenly Father decided it was time to bring Becky home. Rebecca was preceeded in death by her parents, Leon and Maxine Housler; her sister, Connie Francis; and her nephew, Jim Adams. She is survived by her daughter, Chelsea (Leslie) Adebayo, and their three sons, Mason, Carter and Sebastian. Also surviving are her sister, Sharon (Larry) Adams; her nieces, Jennifer Rottier, Stacy Poll, Kate Buchanan, and Sarah Adams-Powell, and their families; a host of cousins, loved ones, and friends around the world. She is deeply loved and already so terribly missed. Services were held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Woodstock City Church. A service will be held in the summer of 2022 as well, in her home town of Charlotte, Michigan.