Obituaries
Joyce W. Banks-Sergent
Joyce Willine Banks-Sergent, of Charlotte, Mich., passed from this earth and entered Heaven on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Mrs. Sergent was born in Hastings, Mich., to Robert “Bob” and Lell Victoria “Vicky” (Valondry) Banks. She married Dennis Sergent in Lansing, Mich., and they lived in the Lansing area most of their lives. Joyce graduated from Maple Valley High School with the Class of ‘65, before moving to Lansing. She worked in State Government with the Department of Natural Resources, Social Services, and Treasury, before retiring in 2004.
Joyce, a “coal miner’s daughter,” will be remembered as a woman of tremendous faith, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and delightful friend. She loved to laugh and entertain with her great sense of humor. Above all else in the world, she loved her daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and never wanted to be anywhere but with them.
Mrs. Sergent was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bobby, in 1955; and a sister, Elsie, in 1996.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; beloved daughter, Kristine (Matt) Malaski of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Matthew (Bethany) Malaski of Mooresville, N. Car., Bryant (Michelle) Malaski of Cumming, Ga., and Miss Ashley Malaski of Glendale, Cal.; two great-grandchildren, Thomas James Malaski and Ellie Marie Malaski. Further, she is survived by three sisters, Jayne (Charley) Scott of Beaulaville, N. Cal., Elizabeth “Libby” (Jack) Hughes of Yellville, Ark., and Kathy (Gary) Morales of Potterville, Mich., as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other dear family and friends.
Funeral service were held on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church of Charlotte with Rev. Jim Eggert and Rev. Mark Gawura officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. A graveside service followed at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, Mich.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Joyce’s honor to the Martin Luther High School, 2001 E. Grand River Avenue., Lansing, MI 48912.
To view Joyce’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit Burkhead-Green-Kilgo.com.
Wayne C. Shick
Wayne Charles Shick, age 70, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center. Wayne was a Christian, musician, music teacher, Civil War buff, a U.S. Army veteran, and enjoyed politics. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Shick; and a brother, Donald Shick.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Laurie Shick; sons, Troy Shick, Adam (Stefanie) Shick, Austin Price, and Jesse Price; a daughter, Tracy Shick; nine grandchildren, Lynnzie, Alicia, Anita, Alexandra, Carmen, Adriana, Xavier, Zack, and Josh; two great-grandchildren, Roman and Malina; his mother, Maxine Evans Shick; and brothers, Raymond, Wendell and Glenn Shick.
There are no services scheduled for Mr. Shick at this time but there will be a memorial service scheduled at a later date.
You may offer your condolences online at austinandbell.com.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.
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/.