Obituaries
Edward R. Goostrey
Edward Robert Goostrey, age 91, of Olivet, Mich., passed away on March 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on January 6, 1930, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Howard and Ida (Nowland) Goostrey. He graduated from Battle Creek High School with the class of 1948. Ed married Betty Lou Dahlem on August 11, 1973, at the Olivet Congregational Church.
Ed was a man of many talents and spent many years dairy farming, which he truly enjoyed. After retiring from the farm, he kept busy driving truck. Ed also worked for several years as the maintenance man at Emily Andrus Home in Battle Creek. Ed was a family man in the fullest sense of the word. He loved his family above all else. His many grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant the world to him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of almost 48 years, Betty Lou Goostrey; children, Lynn Goostrey of Hastings, Karen (Randy McConnell) Morehouse of Charlotte, Ronald (Laura) Goostrey of Charlotte, Lori (James) Audie of Huntsville, Ala., Doug Hammond of Detroit; daughters-in-law, Karen Hammond-Schriner, Nancy Wilson, Sandra Hammond; brother, Charles (Louise) Goostrey of Kalamazoo; 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Steven Hammond, Dawn Hammond, and Gayle Hammond; sisters, Evelyn White and Betty Lewis; brothers, Louis and Jack Goostrey.
In keeping with Ed’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Those desiring may make contributions in Ed’s honor to: Oaklawn Hospice, 13444 Preston Drive, Marshall, MI, 49068. The family wishes to thank Oaklawn Hospice for the wonderful and loving care they provided Ed in the days prior to his passing.
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Nancy Shipman
Nancy Shipman, 69, of Charlotte, a woman who was here to help everyone, died March 13, 2021. Nancy was born August 20, 1951 in Pontiac, Mich., to Lloyd and Hyacinth “Wanda” Whitaker. Nancy “enjoyed the party” when gathering with friends and family. She was someone that really cared, and who loved her grandkids very much. She loved crocheting afghans and doing crossword puzzles. Nancy was a manager at Burger King on the closing shift, she also worked at 21st Century Plastics in Potterville, and retired as a baker at Walmart. While employed at Walmart she received Employee of the Month recognition.
Nancy is survived by her husband Duane; sons Duane Scott and Annie Shipman and Kelly Lynn Shipman of Charlotte, and William Keith and Mariah Shipman of Potterville, and daughter Lesa Ann and Dennis Shipman of Sault Ste. Marie; six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Gage, Kyra, Max, Quinton, Cody, and Gracelyn; sisters Claire Herr and Eddrie Anderson, Helen Lang and brother Andy Whitaker; and mother-in-law Lucille Shipman of Tawas. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Randall, and sister Sharon.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Nancy on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Carl B. Rial
Carl B. Rial, Sr., age 70, died on March 14, 2021. There are no services planned at this time. Memories and condolences can be shared in Carl’s online guestbook at VickersFuneralHomes.com.
Margo E. Lamoreaux
Margo Ellen Lamoreaux, age 71, died on March 11, 2021. A celebration of Margo’s life is being planned for a later date. Memories and condolences can be shared in Margo’s online guestbook at VickersFuneralHomes.com.
Harold Trew Pinksa, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the age of 93. Harold was born on May 28, 1927 in Fayette City, Penn., the only child born to Joseph and Florence (Trew) Pinksa. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School class of 1945 and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Michigan State University. Harold proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany towards the end of WWII. He worked as grocery manager for Market Basket in Lansing and a grocery buyer for National Foods in Kalamazoo and Muskegon. Harold eventually went to work for the State of Michigan in the highway department as a right of way buyer where he was heavily involved in the purchasing of land for the MLK Blvd. expansion and the development of Highway 696. He married the love of his life Patricia (Gaunt) Pinksa June 20, 1952. They spent 67 years raising their family, traveling the world where they visited countries on five continents and conquering together. Harold was an avid MSU Women’s Basketball fan, a season ticket holder and a member of the Fastbreak Club. He was an outdoors man who loved to cross country ski, snowshoe and walk in the woods. For many years he was an active player and later ran the community volleyball program. He was a talented horticulturist who had many gardens and loved tending to his roses.
Harold is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Pinksa; son, Randy Pinksa and his parents.
Surviving are his daughters, Carolyn (Tom) Rocheleau, Francene (Jim) Rasmussen; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the MSU Women’s Basketball program or to a charity of your choice. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.