Obituaries
Lowell W. Greene
Lowell Wayne Greene, 82, of Clarence Township, Mich. went to be with his heavenly father on April 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife Faye Greene, and family and friends. He was born October 6, 1938 in a renovated one room schoolhouse in Wilber Township, located in Iosco County, Mich., to Miriam (Amacher) and Frederick (Fred) Greene.
Lowell attended Cheboygan High School, worked at times on Mackinac Island, and attended Central Michigan University for two years. He started working at State Farm in Marshall, Mich. in 1959, where he met the love of his life, Faye Louise Barnett. They were joined in marriage on May 7, 1960 and were just three weeks shy of their 61st wedding anniversary.
He worked in the computer department at State Farm, and later at Austin National Bank and then at the IRS in Austin, Tex. Then he pursued his life’s passion of becoming a minister and attended the Preston Road School of Preaching in Dallas, Tex. for two years. He ministered for the Church of Christ in Coppell, Tex.; Deer Creek, Okla.; Molalla, Ore.; and Houghton Lake, Mich.
Lowell enjoyed spending time preparing and growing gardens, watching the weather changes, traveling and landscaping. He traveled to most states of the country with his family. In later years, visiting Mackinac Island with Faye and reading about its history and events became a hobby. Another hobby he developed was listening to and collecting music across numerous genres, amassing a collection of literally thousands of songs and song videos. Lowell especially enjoyed telling stories, most of them funny, of his family’s heritage and he also enjoyed spreading the word of Christ.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Faye; three sons, Todd, Travis and Timothy Greene; grandchildren, Acacia, Mitchel, Damien, Soren, Arica and Rebecca; three great-grandchildren; brother Wayne Greene; and sister Sara (Sally) Simard. Lowell was preceded in death by parents, Miriam and Fred Greene; one brother, Edgar (Harry) Greene; two sisters, Frieda Cook and Amy Buyse; and his granddaughter, Chelsea Greene.
The funeral service to honor his life was held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Vickers Springport Funeral Home in Springport, Mich., followed by a graveside service at the Rice Creek Cemetery in Marshall, Mich.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a memorial contribution to the charity of your choosing.
Jill B. Lea
The family of Jill Braden Lea wants to honor the life she lived by holding a memorial service filled with fun and great memories of her. It will be at Pray Funeral Home Gardens on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. Dress casual (Jamaican theme because Jill loved Jamaica) and bring stories of your adventures and memories of Jill you can share with everyone. The service will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to prayfuneral.com, click on Jill’s tribute, then click on photos and videos from your computer, or media from your smart phone.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Capital Area Humane Society, or Paws With A Cause. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Jill on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Joan Horn
Joan Horn, age 93, of Bellevue, died on April 22, 2021. She was surrounded by her family as she went to her God and loving husband Donald.
Joan was a loving kind person. She was a member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church, where she was actively involved. She loved her artwork, crafts, gardening, and spending time with her many friends. She worked for Capital Florist for eleven years.
She is survived by her son and daughter, Greg Horn and Linda Francis; and a brother, Jim Mulvany; seven grandchildren, Scott Horn, Kimberly Horn, Sarah Lampert, Heather (Rick) Gourlay, Tim (Renee) Lange; and nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other dear friends that she considered family.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at the Bellevue United Methodist Church on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 1 p.m., where friends may visit with the family from 12 p.m. until time of the service. Rev. Margaret Sandlin will officiate the service with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Arrangements by Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Bellevue. Please visit kempffuneralhome.com to view the obituary, sign the guest book or leave messages for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Bellevue United Methodist Church, 122 W Capital Ave, Bellevue, MI 49021, bellevueumc.org, or Oaklawn Hospice, 13444 Preston Dr, Marshall, MI 49068, oaklawnhospital.org/donate/.
Dorothy M. Rowe
Dorothy M. Rowe, age 75 of Martin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She loved camping, riding motorcycles, and most of all, her Bible and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Geno Davis; parents, Walter and Helen Darnell; brother, Michael Darnell; sister, Jean Darnell.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Major (Tammy) Rowe, Harold Rowe, Vernon Rowe, Heath Rowe; and their father, Harold Rowe Sr.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was a life-long member of the VFW Women’s Auxilliary Charlotte Post.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Stegenga Funeral Home, 3131 South Division Avenue, Wyoming, with Rev. Scott Wiley officiating. Dorothy’s family greeted relatives and friends on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial was held at Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helen Devos Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at stegengafuneralchapel.com.
Elizabeth J. Griffin
Elizabeth Jane Griffin, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born February 13, 1947, in Charlotte the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Morrison) Young. Elizabeth graduated from Springport High School with the class of 1966. She married the love of her life, Jon Griffin on May 28, 1975. Elizabeth was a social butterfly who loved visiting with others. She always wanted to be in the know when it came to happenings around town. She had a heart of gold and was concerned about the needs of others. Her home was always open to anyone in need. Throughout her life she loved fast cars, especially her Ford Mustang she had when she was young. But most of all she cherished her family and loved spending time together.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Jon Griffin of DeWitt, Allison (Albert) Carnell of Charlotte, Dana Carmichael of Texas; twelve grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and brother, Mark Young of Springport.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jon in 2016; and brother Michael Timothy Young.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. For those desiring to view the service from a computer or mobile device, the service will be livestreamed at listentochurch.com/listen/bgk. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Bosworth Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Elizabeth’s honor to SIREN Eaton Shelter 520 Robinson St., Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Elizabeth’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit Burkhead-Green-Kilgo.com.