Obituaries
Dale R. Hice
Dale Robert Hice, age 80, of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born June 20, 1940, in Charlotte the son of Howard and Agnes (Jaquette) Hice. Dale attended the Maurer School until the eigth grade and then went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1958. On June 24, 1961, he married Shirley Ann Horn. Dale was a true farmer his entire life. He had a passion for dairy and never considered his work a burden. Dale cherished his family and loved spending time together.
Dale is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Shirley; children: Dale Jr. (Julia) Hice of Saranac, Dyanna Chesebro of Hastings; grandchildren: Danyle (Jonathan) Schiefla of Grand Rapids, Dannette (Lucas) Rose of Grand Rapids, Derek (Brittany) Hice of Grand Rapids, Dale Hice III of Saranac, Abigail Hice of Saranac; great-grandchildren, Tanner Schiefla, Tolan Schiefla, Isaac Rose, Evelynn Rose, Elliott Hice; brother, Duane Hice of Charlotte; two nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don Hice; and two nieces.
A private memorial service will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on Monday with face covering and capacity guidelines being observed. Due to the funeral service being private and for immediate family only, the service will be livestreamed at listentochurch.com/listen/bgk.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Dale’s memory to the Interim Health Care Hospice, 1971 Beltline Ave. N.E., Suite 219, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or The Children’s Healing Center, 1530 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
To view Dale’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit Burkhead-Green-Kilgo.com.
Daniel A. Judd
Daniel Albert Judd, age 86, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. He was born December 22, 1934, in Detroit, the son of Homer and Ruth (Towne) Judd. Dan graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1953. On July 21, 1956, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Jeanne Hall at the Olivet Congregational Church. Dan was first and foremost a lover of family. He cherished his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Dan enjoyed passing along his knowledge to others. He was always ready and willing to teach and mentor others along life’s road. He always led by example and would never ask anyone to do anything he himself was not willing to do. Dan had a memory like an elephant and could often recall things from the past. He was a true gentleman who was known for his honesty and integrity throughout his life. Dan was a tool and die maker and a proud co-owner of Olivet Machine Tool Engineering.
Dan is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Bonnie; children, Michael (Kathleen) Judd of Olivet, Diane (Thomas) Hills of Harrietta, Mich., David (Brooke) Judd of Olivet, Susan (Patrick) Rankin of Olivet; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert (Karen) Judd of Olivet.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Nellie (Rosby) Towne; parents, Homer and Ruth Judd; and brother, William “Billy” Judd.
In keeping with Dan’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held the Olivet Congregational Church.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Dan’s memory to the Olivet Congregational Church, 125 College Street, Olivet, MI 49076.
To view Dan’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.
Charlotte M. Sobleskey
Charlotte Marie (Sudman) Sobleskey, of Charlotte, Mich., passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 78, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 26, 1942 to Donald W. and Anna Marie Sudman in her family home in Boyne City, Michigan. Charlotte married Robert Sobleskey on December 27, 1975. She enjoyed camping, euchre, horseshoes, country music, attending volleyball games and loved people and visiting others. To her grandchildren she was known as Grandma/ Granny, to her great-grandchildren she was Gigi and to her close nieces she was Chadie. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert Sobleskey; her parents and eight of her siblings.
Surviving are her daughters, Joretta (Brent) Johnson, Kari (Matt) Wagster, Michelle (Charles) Franklin, Tonya Copple, Kimberly (Ricardo) Perales, Carol (Jim) Quantrell, Cheryl (Dan) Schell; son, David Sobleskey; sister, Joyce Sobleskey; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. To share memories and condolences, please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Wayne Terwilliger
Wayne “Twig” Terwilliger entered this life on June 27, 1925, courtesy of Doris (Veeder) and Ivan Terwilliger. He served his country during World War II, taking part in the first Amphibious Assault Wave on Saipan.
Wayne was fortunate to do what he loved for most of his life and what he loved was baseball. He cared deeply about the racial injustice that he witnessed in his early career. He loved animals and adopted two rescue dogs, Fred and Ginger, who survive him.
He was also a lucky guy outside of baseball, having found the love of two wonderful women: his first wife, Mary Jane (mother of children Marcie and Steve); and later, his current wife, Linda (and her sons Mike and Kevin). Wayne was “Grandpa Twig” to Terra and her children. Leaving this life before him were Mary Jane, loving “Auntie B” Bernice (Terwilliger) Wilson, and ‘biggest fan’ sister, Mary Lou Schneckenberger (and husband Richard).
One of many special memories Marcie has is being in the stands one chilly night game in the Majors. Her Dad came up out of the dugout mid-game, spotted her and proceeded up the many stairs. All eyes were on him, likely wondering what was going on, when he took off his warm-up jacket, placing it around her shoulders and quickly headed back down to the field. “That was my Dad. I never felt so special in my life.”
Marcie had a vision shortly before Wayne’s passing, appearing like an old black and white sports newsreel of her Dad running bases and fielding in his early career, prompting speculation that perhaps he gets to start all over again as an eager rookie.
Wayne departed on this, his last “road trip” on February 3, 2021. Missed often throughout the years by his loved ones, Marcie and Steve anticipate a joyful future reunion.
Per Wayne’s wishes, no formal service will take place.
William Davidson
William Davidson, of Eaton Rapids, passed away due to complications from the coronavirus, February 4, 2021 at the age of 85. Bill was born in Eaton Rapids on August 31, 1935, the son of William and Wilma (Horton) Davidson. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids. Bill retired from General Motors after 35 years. He enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, making a hole-in-one on the seventh hole of Bonnie View Golf Course in 1987. Bill loved going to car shows with his Mustang and meeting friends at the coffee shop.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Darcy O’Boyle of Brighton, Debra Livermore of Leslie; grandchildren, Lindsay Bristol of Brighton, Nicholas (Rebecca) Norris of Jackson, Joshua Norris of Jackson; great-grandchildren, Kylie Lewis, T.J. Bush, Peyton Bush, Trenton Bush, all of Brighton, Layla Norris, Wyatt Norris of Westland, Kora Norris of Jackson . and brother, Philip Davidson of Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by wife, Fran Davidson and his parents.
Memorial services for Bill and his wife, Fran, will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation, 1500 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To place online condolences please visit millsfuneral.com.