Obituaries
Virginia C. Hicks
Virginia C. Hicks, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born Sunday, December 3, 1933, the youngest of four children, in Olivet, to Harry T. and Blanche (McDonald) Hisler. Virginia grew up on the family farm outside of Olivet during the depression. She fondly remembers the large wood cookstove in the kitchen and no electricity for many years. On the farm they raised all their own food and therefore lived very well. They canned all their vegetables and fruit and always had a plentiful supply of meat, milk, and eggs. Virginia’s growing up years were very special to her and held many fond memories. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1951.
In July of 1953, she married Darrell “Tink” Hicks. Together they raised four children in the Potterville area and lived a short time in Florida. Virginia was a devoted homemaker, but once her children were a little older, she took a job with the Eaton Intermediate School District. She would retire from there after many faithful years of service. After retirement she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Hayes Green Beech Hospital, and the Eaton County Medical Care Facility.
Virginia is survived by her children, Julie (Jerry) Carpenter, Kathi Hicks, Jeffrey Hicks, Kristi (Brian) Klaiss; grandchildren, Mike (Jessica) Carpenter, Kara (Jim) Jones, Matthew (Chelsea) Carpenter, Nicholas Davis, Samantha (Patrick) Carpenter Batterson, Kaitlyn Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Brady Carpenter, Tyler Carpenter, Emory Jo Carpenter, Camden Michael Carpenter, Adalyn Carpenter; sister, Charlotte Dowding; sisters-in-law, Dorma Hisler, Phyllis (Howard) Moore, Janette Bruce; brothers-in-law, Richard (Marion) Hicks, Jack Hicks, Dale (Carol) Hicks, Jerry (Evelyn) Hicks, Robert Hicks, Bruce (Tonya) Hicks; and numerous cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harry T. Hisler; and sister, Kathryn (Leo) Stevens.
In keeping with Virginia’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are being held.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Virginia’s memory to Charlotte Community Library or the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church.
To view Virginia’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.
Diana J. Barendregt
Diana Jo Barendregt, born June 13, 1933, passed away on November 18, 2020. A celebration of Diana’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Vickers Springport Funeral Home located at 121 Pearl Street in Springport, Michigan. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Processing Center, PO Box 758589, Topeka, KS, 66675-8589; or Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI 49202. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Springport Funeral Home.
Kevin D. Ide
Kevin Dennis Ide, of Eaton Rapids, passed away surrounded by his family and puppies, August 3, 2021, at the age of 59. Kevin was born in Lansing, February 20, 1962, the son of Dennis and Lois (Dygert) Ide. He was a 1980 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. In high school, he played golf and was a four-year letterman in tennis. For over 30 years, he and the love of his life, Belinda, ran the Ide Adult Foster Care Family Home in Eaton Rapids. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and blowing speakers out of stereos all the time. Kevin was a prankster right up until his final days. He had a great love for his family, and they felt his love every single day.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Belinda Ide; daughter, Hannah (Clayton) McKone of Mattawan, Mich.; son, Joshua Ide of Eaton Rapids; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Pat Slusser of Dimondale; sisters, Denise, Val, Martha and Elizabeth; many brothers and sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; his puppies, Molly Mae, Albert, Prince and Daisy Mae; and grand-dog, BoJangles. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marge.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the family home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Please visit millsfuneral.com to place online condolences.
Philip E. Brooks
Philip Edward Brooks, of Brandenburg, Ky., entered heaven on February 12, 2021, at the age of 70. Philip was born in Stockbridge, Mich. on March 24, 1950, the son of Robert and Catherine (Rockwell) Brooks. Philip served in the United States Army from August 1969 to August 1971. He saw action in Vietnam as part of the 1st Air Cavalry Division. During his service in Vietnam, he was awarded The Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Upon his honorable discharge, he served in the Army Reserves from 1971 to 1975. Phil then re-enlisted in July 1980, and served at six duty stations during his 15 year career, several of which were overseas assignments. He was a heavy equipment operator in the Armored Division before becoming an Army Recruiter in 1985. Philip achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and served as a Senior Tank Commander and Senior Instructor at Fort Knox, Ky. prior to his retirement. He enjoyed participating in the Civil War reenactments after his retirement from the Army. Philip is survived by son, Bradley (Monica) Brooks; daughter, Melissa (Brad) Ryan; five grandchildren; brother, John (Mary) Brooks; sisters, Dorothy (Hilbert) Proctor, Bonnie Connor, JoAnn (Roger) Storey, Shirley (Harry) Householder, Marlene (Mike) LuKenich, Edith (Kirk) Myers; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Since Phil’s death, joining him in heaven are his sister-in-law, Mary Brooks and sister, Edith Myers. Cremation was chosen by his children. A graveside service with military honors will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky. at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Please visit millsfuneral.com to place online condolences.
James A. Mayhew
James Allen Mayhew, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, with Thelma his loving wife of 65 years at his side. Jim was born July 18, 1936, on the family farm in Charlotte to David and Martha (Lucks) Mayhew. He graduated from Olivet High School in 1955. Soon after graduation, on December 18, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, Thelma McLane. Always putting his family first, Jim and Thelma raised three daughters and he enjoyed helping them in any way he could. Often the family jokester, Jim had a way with words and created many poems and songs for those he loved. Making Charlotte his home, Jim faithfully served the community on the Charlotte Police Department for 28 years, retiring as a Lieutenant. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed construction, building his first home at the age of 19. In retirement, Jim and Thelma enjoyed their home on Duck Lake and a home in Clearwater, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Martha Mayhew; along with seven siblings.
Jim is survived by his wife, Thelma; daughters, Dawn Mayhew of Rockford, Teresa (Charles) Mathis of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Rachelle Mayhew of Marshall; seven grandchildren, Brooke (James) Geddie, Martha Holben, Stuart (Kim) Holben, Cody (Tonya) McMichael, Cameron (Brittany) Mathis, Bryton Mathis, Kimberlin Mayhew; and 18 great-grandchildren.
In Jim’s own words, “Forgive my faults but remember me.”
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Jim’s honor to the American Heart Association.
To view Jim’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-gree-kilgo.com.