Obituaries
Mary J. Standley
Mary June Standley, of Brighton, Mich., formerly of Eaton Rapids and Marshall passed away on April 7, 2020 at the age of 75. Mary was born on October 13, 1944 in Marshall, the daughter of Donald and Agnes (Creps) Heath. She attended Marshall public school and graduated the class of 1962. Mary moved to Eaton Rapids where she raised her two girls, worked and retired from the Eaton Rapids Hospital in 1984. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed years of volunteering at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. Mary and Ron were huge MSU fans and held season tickets for basketball and hockey for over 30 years. After the love of her life’s passing she moved to Brighton where she lived with her daughter and grandchildren for the past 17 years.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Kris Hill, Kelly Parks; grandchildren, Travis Hill, Emily Hill, Nicole Kapff; and great grandson, Logan Kapff. A special mention to her doctor and friend of many years, Dr. Carol Beals, and her special niece, Sandy Drumm.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ron Standley; sister, Peggy Drumm and brother-in-law, Richard Drumm.
A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, October 17 from 1 – 4 p.m. with a service at 2 p.m. at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. The family request that no black be worn and that you wear green and white or Michigan State University apparel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, Mich.
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Nicole E. Geahan
Nicole Elizabeth Geahan, a friend that loved to make others laugh with her bubbling personality, died unexpectedly September 25, 2020 in Jackson at the age of 33.
Nicole was a wonderful person that made lifelong friends easily. As she grew up, she would throw herself into activities that interested her and would proceed full throttle at all times.
Nicole is survived by her son Conner Powelson, her daughter Kaleigha Johnson, and her parents Kenneth and Martha Powelson.
Private graveside services were held at West Carmel Cemetery. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Nicole on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
Cerel Merritt Fritz, Jr.
Cerel M. Fritz, Jr., age 74 died on September 27, 2020. He was a resident of Charlotte, Mich. and a tool and die operator. Funeral services will be at a later date.
James E. Davy
James Edward Davy, 70, of Charlotte, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Lansing. Jim was born November 24, 1949 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, the son of Jack and Marion (Sayre) Davy. In his youth, the family moved to Walled Lake, Mich., where he graduated from Walled Lake Central in 1967. Shortly after, on a visit to the beach, he asked if he could sit alongside a pretty young lady, Jean. This started their journey together. Jim left for basic training and was eventually stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. Jean followed him to Germany, and in 1971 the couple got married in Basil, Switzerland. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a firefighter during the Vietnam War. Upon their return, they started a family and Jim took a job in Walled Lake working for Dedoes. In 1990, Jim and Jean moved their family to Charlotte, where Jim worked in Sales with AdTech Plastics. He retired from Cass Polymers in 2015. Jim was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, and following the Wolverines, Detroit Tigers, and Lions. His pride in life was his grandchildren, Jack and Mya. Jim followed their sports and activities, and treasured every moment spent together as a family. Many will remember him as an all-around great person with a happy smile and a kind heart.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jean Davy; son, Jeff (Stephanie) Davy; daughter, Jessica Davy; grandchildren, Mya and Jack Davy; brothers, Richard Davy, John Davy, and Brian Davy; and his nieces and nephews.
A private memorial gathering will take place at Jeff and Stephanie’s home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Jim on his tribute page at prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
Ronda L. Tuckey
Ronda Lorraine Tuckey, a woman always thinking of others, and loved by all who knew her, of Charlotte, Michigan died Thursday, September 24, 2020. Ronda, 56, was born in Newberry, Michigan to Ronald and Karalee (Nickerson) Holt. The family moved to Grand Rapids before settling in Charlotte, where Ronda graduated from Charlotte High School in 1981. On June 26, 1982, Ronda married Brian Tuckey and together they built a loving family and home. Ronda was most proud of her marriage and family. Everyone knew how much Ronda and Brian loved each other. Their relationship was admired and was one that most people envied. Ronda would reply, “just care more about your partner than yourself.” The family will remember Ronda as a “true Mema,” making her home an oasis for her family, and everybody else’s Aunt Ronda or Mema.
Ronda was a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing up. When she started working outside the home, she worked for the SIREN-Eaton Shelter, the Union Bank and as a teller for 17 years at LAFCU, where she received the Peoples’ Choice Award for Best Teller. Ronda enjoyed being with her family, and making the best bloody Marys by the pool. She enjoyed traveling with her kids to Punta Cana, Mexico, and many other places. She was also a wonderful home decorator. Her artistic talent gave her many ideas, she’d tell Brian about them, and he would build it. Together they discovered antique treasures they could fix and sell, creating a business that they loved.
Ronda is survived by her devoted husband, Brian; her son, Trent (Brandie) Tuckey; and daughter, Neisha (Todd) Trowbridge (Uriah Hammond); four grandchildren, Jazzlynn, Brylee, Deegan and Brayson; her mother, Kara (Robert) Morales; and her soul “sista,” Chris (Scott) Volz. She was predeceased by her father, Ronald Holt in 1995.
Friends are encouraged to support Ronda’s family. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pray Funeral Home Garden, in Charlotte, with Ed Tuckey officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, September 30th.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Ronda Tuckey Memorial Fund at LAFCU. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Ronda on her tribute page at prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
The funeral service will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Ronda’s tribute, and then click on Photos & Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Just prior to the beginning of the service, a link will appear on this page to watch the webcast.