Obituaries
Judith “Judi” Chloe Barkley
Judith “Judi” Chloe Barkley, age 80, of Olivet, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Judi was born on December 15, 1939, to Earl Hainline and Blanche (Martin) Hainline-Sayat, in Battle Creek. She graduated from Lansing Everett High School.
Judi married Jack L. Barkley on April 11, 1988, in Potterville. She was a dental office manager in the Lansing area for over 20 years, retiring in 1995. Judi was a faithful, active member of City on a Hill Community Church in Olivet and volunteered for Meals on Wheels and with Hospice in the Charlotte area.
She was an outdoor-loving person — including gardening, tending to her flowers, hunting (particularly turkey hunting), fishing and traveling. She believed that she was catering for Christ through the church and would help anyone in need.
Judi had a special love for her family and especially her grandchildren. The best way to sum up Judi’s life is that, “She didn’t let grass grow under her feet.” Judi is survived by her husband Jack; her daughters, Brenda (Robert Kubiak) Jones of Kalamazoo and Shannon (John) Freeman of Leslie; her grandchildren, Ashley (Cecil) Singh, Paige Jones and Chad Jones; and her sister, Joan Sweet of New Port Richey, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Gordon Hainline.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 13, 2020, at City on a Hill Community Church in Olivet with Pastor Steve Byrens officiating. Interment was at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet. Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 US Hwy. 27 N. in Marshall. Visit www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online guest book or leave condolences to the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to City on a Hill Community Church, 206 N. Main St., Olivet MI 49076.
Maxine Robertson
Maxine Roberston, age 95, of Eaton Rapids, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Maxine was born on May 8, 1924, in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Wayne and Millie (Kikendall) Jeffery.
She attended Eaton Rapids schools, graduating class of 1942, and went on to attend Sparrow Nursing School, where she graduated in 1945. Maxine worked for the Stimson Hospital and the VFW National Home as a nurse in the 1950s before the current Eaton Rapids Medical Center was built, where she worked from 1957 to 1999. She worked in many departments of the hospital, including as the head of surgery.
Maxine was very involved in 4-H as a child, where she won the award for a Victory Garden and took her buttermilk biscuits to the state fair in Detroit. She enjoyed participating in the Ingham County Fair, regularly entering over 100 items a year. She loved to bake and to work in her garden and would often share her talents with the neighborhood in the form of flowers and her famous apple pie. Maxine enjoyed sewing, embroidery, jigsaw puzzles and playing Dr. Mario. She was a lifetime member of the Robbins United Methodist Church.
Maxine is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Robertson; grandson, Jacob Robertson; sister, Thelma Rich; and brother, Lyle Jeffery.
Surviving are her children; Judy Morrill, Rodney (Doris) Robertson, Roger (Rosemarie) Robertson, Janet (Steve) Peters, Joyce Robertson; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister, Audrey Olson; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Robbins United Methodist Church. The family was scheduled to receive friends at Skinner Funeral Home, in Eaton Rapids, on Friday, January 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., as well as on Saturday, one hour prior to the service at the church. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Rapids Medical Center in memory of Maxine. To share memories or condolences, visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Helen Louise Wood
Helen Louise Wood, the lady whose blue eyes lit up a room, died January 9, 2020, at the age of 86. Helen always had a smile and was very outgoing and friendly with everyone she met. A General Motors worker, she retired after 29 years there and then worked in home healthcare at the Delta Retirement home. Helen loved to travel, with her favorite destination for many years being St. Ignace in Michigan’s UP. Her most recent trip was to Tennessee, which was a great place to visit with her love of country music. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the casino to play slots, playing bingo, word searches and crocheting. Especially proud of her family, Helen loved going to all of her granddaughter’s sporting events to watch and cheer her on.
Helen was born April 8, 1933, in Carson City, Mich., to Andrew and Mable (Navin) Cunningham. She was predeceased by her parents; ex-husband, Morris Wood; and by her siblings, Marjorie Seibold, Leonard Cunningham, Russell Dailey, and Bill Dailey; family friends, Gordon and Sandy Fyan. Helen will be dearly missed by her children, Jackie Meyers and Israel “Pat” Wood, granddaughter, Onika Meyers; and siblings Dorothy Stoddard, Jack (Janet) Dailey, and Bernard (Vicki) Dailey; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are encouraged to support Helen Wood’s family at a memorial visitation. Visitation is Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 2-4 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services recreation fund. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Helen on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Arliss Isabell Pantall
Arliss Isabell Pantall, age 86, of Bellevue passed away on January 2, 2020, at Eaton Community Palliative Care under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Hospice. The daughter of Frederick Raymond and Dorothy Pearl (Schreiner) Carley, she was born on April 14, 1933, in Chadwick, Ill. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Arliss’ online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, visit www.MichiganCremation.com.
Bobby Joan Cook
Bobby Joan Cook, age 75, of Charlotte, died on January 2, 2020. She was a homemaker. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Millerburg Cemetery in Carmel Township.