Obituaries
David E. Moffatt
David Ellsworth Moffatt of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly, January 11, 2021 at the age of 80. David was born in Flint, Mich. January 26, 1940, the son of Wyman and Francis (Smith) Moffatt. He worked for General Motors as an electrician before retiring in 1998 after 38 years. David was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Charlotte, enjoyed turkey and pheasant hunting, fishing, golfing and snowmobiling. He was a huge MSU football and basketball fan and a Tiger fan. David was an arborist, planting thousands of trees over the years and loved traveling with his best friend, Barbara all over the United States.
David is survived by his significant other, Barbara Folsom of Charlotte; daughter, Laurie (Alan) Bosworth of Charlotte; son, Gary Moffatt of Fla.; grandchildren, Jake Bosworth, Mary Kate (Andrew) Mossner, Alex (Jasmine) Bosworth, Alexis (Luke) Carmody; great-grandchildren, Abel, Gabriel and Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Moffatt; one brother and four sisters.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity. Please visit Mills Funeral Home website to place online condolences at MillsFuneral.com.
Lynn M. Huston
Lynn Marie Huston, of Eaton Rapids, passed away January 11, 2021 at the age of 73, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynn was born in Sandusky, Mich. December 17, 1947, the daughter of Bruce and Virginia (Rich) Pagel. She had a strong Christian faith, attended Bible study, and faithfully read the Bible every day. She shared her talents with the community as an organist and choir director with the First Baptist Church, First Congregational Church and Robbins United Methodist Church. Lynn also helped wizth funeral lunches at church. She served with the Eaton Rapids Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and was a founding member of the Eaton Rapids Women’s Chorus.
Lynn is survived by her mother, Virginia Ostrowski; husband, Phil Huston; daughters, Paula (Dan Stowell) Huston of Boyne City, Holly (Letta) Dibaba of Lansing, Robyn Huston of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Doug (Pam) Pagel, Brian (Joyce) Pagel, Mark (Betty) Pagel; sisters, Patricia Olson, Beth (Alan) McCarty; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce; step-father, Frank Ostrowski; and brother-in-law, Richard Olson.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids with visitation taking place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at 4 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Healing & Healthcare Foundation, 530 Beech St, Charlotte, MI 48813. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Please visit our website to leave online condolences, millsfuneral.com.
Laurence Thompson
Laurence “Larry” Thompson, “Baba,” a 50-year resident of Eaton Rapids, passed away in his home on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 83, surrounded by his family.
Larry was born on August 15, 1937 to Edward and Evelyn Thompson in Sunfield, Mich. Larry graduated from Sunfield High School in 1955. Larry married his lifelong sweetheart, Ann, in 1958. Larry joined the United States Army in 1958. He was deployed to Trieste, Italy where he received several commendations for his excellence in playing softball for the Army. Larry separated from the Army at the rank of Sergeant and was very proud of his military service. After his service, Larry and Ann welcomed their children James, Timothy, Steven, and Colleen with loving arms. After retiring in 1993 from the Michigan Department of Transportation, as a foreman, Larry enjoyed traveling to see the sights the United States has to offer. He loved spending his winters in Florida with his wife Ann, watching his grandchildren play baseball, their success in bowling, having witnessed his grandson become a Marine, and recently welcomed his newest grandson; to include always watching his grass grow.
Larry is survived by his wife, Ann, of sixty-two years; his son, Steve (Irene) Thompson; his daughter, Colleen (Robert) Stone; his grandchildren, Kevin (Tina) Thompson, Petra Thompson, Jordyn and Jansen Stone, Joseph Thompson; and great-grandchildren Dylan and Jackson Thompson. Larry is also survived by his siblings, Jerry (Mary), and his sister, Jean Dukes. Larry is preceded in death by his sons, Timothy and James; his brothers, Vernon and David Thompson; and sister, Shirley Greene.
Laurence was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was always proud of his children and grandchildren, speaking of them to others as often as he could. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him. There will be no funeral service scheduled at this time. Larry will be cremated at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. There will be a celebration of life scheduled during the summer of 2021 for friends and family.
Sue Ellen Yerge
Sue Ellen Yerge, a resident of Bellevue, Mich., formerly a registered nurse at the VA Medical Center, died on January 3, 2021 at the age of 72. Funeral services are scheduled for January 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue, Mich.
Linnea M. Shaw
Linnea Marie (Cedarstaff) Shaw of Charlotte, Mich., born November 2, 1947, died unexpectedly in Lansing, Mich on December 31, 2020. Linnea was preceded in death by her father, Burton Cedarstaff; her mother, Loreen (Chaffee) Cedarstaff; and her brother, Gerald Cedarstaff. She is survived by her siblings, Karen Hocking, David (Judy) Cedarstaff, Thomas (Valerie Balogh) Cedarstaff, and Diane (Robert) Schneider; sister-in-law, Lynn Cedarstaff; her children, Sarah Shaw and Brian (Theresa Mangapora) Shaw; eight nieces and nephews, and two great-nieces. Also surviving is Linnea’s former spouse, Berney Shaw.
Linnea was a graduate of East Lansing High School and Michigan State University. She was employed by Barry-Eaton District Health Department for four decades where she served in many positions within their clinic, and worked until her passing.
Linnea was very proud of her Swedish heritage and was an avid genealogist who frequently lectured on research techniques. She was also involved in the local Scandinavian Society and the Sons of Norway chapter. She loved traveling to Sweden and connecting with family there.
Linnea was actively involved in many area groups including the Eaton County Historical Society, Eaton County Genealogy Society, Charlotte Herb Guild, Quilters Guild, as well as several musical groups where she joined in with her natural talent playing a variety of instruments. Linnea was happiest when she was using her creative talents to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, paint or garden something special for someone else.
Linnea was a passionate advocate for animals and took in many stray dogs and cats over the years as well as many other animals in need of a good home. It is suggested that in lieu of flowers, gifts be made in Linnea’s name to the Capital Area Humane Society.
Plans for a memorial will be made at a later date once it will be safe for all to travel and gather.
To view Linnea’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
The family is being served by Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.