Obituaries
Larry “Doc” Weeks
Larry Joe “Doc” Weeks, 75, of Shelby, formerly of Olivet, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby. He was born January 29, 1946, in Charlotte, the son of Leo and Frances (Murphy) Weeks.
Doc grew up in Olivet where he attended Olivet Schools and later served as a reserve police officer for the Olivet Police Department. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 2008 from Hallack Contracting in Hart. In his spare time, Doc loved fishing, camping, watching Hallmark movies, woodworking and finding and polishing rocks. He also enjoyed spending his retirement years at the lake and spending winters in California with his daughter. Most of all, Doc loved his adventures with his grandchildren.
Doc is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Weeks; his children, Sherri (Robert Bone) Weeks, Larry (Sarah) Weeks II, Michele (Jeff) Smith, and Becky (Roger) Flewelling; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his brothers, Leo (Marilyn) Weeks, and Milton (Alice) Weeks; and several nieces and nephews.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents, and his dear friend, Dick Mott.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Lee Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Gysel officiating. A luncheon will be held after the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in Doc’s honor.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is handling arrangements, harrisfhome.com.
Evelyn L. Isaacs
Evelyn Louise Isaacs, age 90, of Clarion, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville.
She was born in Fayetteville, Tenn. on August 19, 1931, to the late Francis and Reva Mae (Burton) Howell.
On September 18, 1965, she married Harold D. Isaacs, Sr. who preceded her in death on November 1, 2005.
Louise was a member of the Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church in Clarion.
Louise was a breast and thyroid cancer survivor. She enjoyed making communion bread and playing farkle with the rest of the girls at Laurelbrooke.
Louise is survived by her sons, James M. (Amy) Isaacs of Paxtonville, Pa., Jack (Donna) Simms of Elora, Tenn., and Jerry (Susan) Simms of Fayetteville, Tenn.; brother, Wayne (Irene) Howell of Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Leigh Isaacs of New Wilmington, Pa.; ten grandchildren, Tristan Isaacs, Newman Isaacs, Mia Isaacs, Aubrey Isaacs, Chloe Isaacs, Elyse Isaacs, Mark (Brandi) Simms, Mindy (Joe) Jennings, Jennifer (Brian) Mitchell, and Jason Simms; and seven great-grandchildren, Brady Jennings, Sam Jennings, Beau Simms, Farrah Simms, Brice Simms, Braylon Simms, and Oliver Isaacs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Harold D. Isaacs, Jr.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet.
Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory in Clarion.
Friends and family may send online condolences, memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting goblefh.net.
Loy L. Nash
Loy L. Nash, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. He was born April 18, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Alfred and Doris (Hudson) Nash. Soon after high school, Loy enlisted in the United States Navy where he honorably served his country. On June 3, 1966, he married the love of his life, Veronica Anne Shumaker, at the Oneida Gospel Church. Family meant everything to Loy. He cherished his children and grandchildren. Loy enjoyed riding motorcycles, woodworking, fishing, and reading. He was a devoted member of South Church in Lansing, where he ran the sound board for many years.
Loy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Veronica; children, Wyatt (Rebecca) Nash of Reston, Virginia, Nadine (John) Isabell of Pottstown, Pennsylvania; son-in-law, Chris Boyd; grandchildren, Ashton Nash, Adrianna (Nick) Chipchase, Louis, Matthew, Noah, and Isaac Isabell, Sean Weaver; great-grandchildren, Jack and Olive Chipchase; brother, Lowel (Patricia) Nash; special family members, Angelica Barfield, Rosanna Freeman, and the Kevin Smith family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sally Anne Boyd; and Michelle Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 3 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. The family received friends on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at West Carmel Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Loy’s memory to the American Diabetes Association online at diabetes.org.
To view Loy’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
Anthony T. Burgess
Anthony Tyler Burgess, age 27, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born November 18, 1993, in Alma, Mich., the son of Todd and Karin (Goodwin) Burgess. Anthony cherished his family. He enjoyed spending time together with them every opportunity he had. He shared an extra special bond with his sisters, Brittiany and Ciara, who will miss him greatly. Anthony enjoyed riding dirt bikes and hanging out with his friends. As a talented artist, he loved to draw. Anthony loved working together and spending time with his Pop-Pop Bud throughout his life.
Anthony is survived by his children: Savannah Burgess, Jaxson Burgess; father, Todd (Tina) Burgess; mother, Karin (Goodwin) Burgess; siblings, Brittiany (Ethan) Smerdon, Ciara Lawens, Bailey Lawens; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, 206 W Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, Mich.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Anthony’s memory to the family.
To view Anthony’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
Shirley E. Rosborough
Shirley E. (Goodwin) Rosborough, born in Wichita, Kan. September 17, 1929, to John and Martha Ellen (White) Goodwin, passed away September 29, 2021, with her daughter at her side.
A former resident of Potterville and at her retirement from OI (Charlotte) moving to their cottage at Lake Isabella. She spent the last few years at Masonic Pathways in Alma.
Gone before her, her husband of 66 years, Bob; her siblings, two sisters, three brothers, three brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law; and three nephews.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, and a son. She was proud of being Grandma to two grandchildren, and Nana to the extended Mishler clan, five great-grandkids and four great-great-granddaughters. She is survived also by one sister-in-law; and several nephews and nieces.
There are not enough words to thank everyone at Masonic Pathways and Heartland Hospice. They gave her care, concern, and the dignity she deserved. They made this journey easier for Mom, and without their dedicated care, this would have been more difficult for me. It will never be forgotten.
Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of her life will be held later. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Heartland Hospice (Mt. Pleasant) in her name.