Obituaries
Darcy D. Hayes
Darcy Danielle Hayes, age 38, of Eaton Rapids, passed away at her home unexpectedly on July 2, 2020. Darcy was born June 22, 1982 in Eaton Rapid to Richard Helfrich and Brenda (Mortimer) Cain. She was a 2001 graduate of Holt High School. Darcy worked for Dollar General and then as a school bus driver for the Eaton Rapids School District. Over the years, she had donated many gallons of blood to the American Red Cross and in that tradition, was an organ donor, saving lives along the way. Darcy love to crochet and take walks, especially with the neighborhood dogs.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ray Hayes Jr.; children, Blake Allen, Phoebe Marie and Abigail Kay Byron all of Eaton Rapids; sisters, Melinda (Walt) Obrinske of Albion, Carley Shoemaker of Jackson, and Darla Mortimer of Lincolnton, NC, Summer Elizabeth Rogers of Springport; mother, Brenda (Kevin) Rogers of Springport; grandparents, Glenn and Vickie Mortimer of Eaton Rapids; sister-in-law, Erin Hayes of Kinross, MI; in-laws, Lynette and Bob Clark of Eaton Rapids, Jerry Hayes Sr. of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Darcy was preceded in death by her father, Richard Helfrich; great-grandparents, George and Maryellen Mortimer.
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids. In lieu of flowers, a fund is to be established for college expenses for her children. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Visit the website to place online condolences or to sign the guest book, millsfuneral.com.
Vivian L. Freer
Vivian Lee Freer, age 79, of Eaton Rapids passed away July 6, 2020. Vivian was born in Charlotte on October 8, 1940, the daughter of Wayne and Irene (Coats) Galusha. She married the love of her life, Richard Freer, on January 28, 1961 and renewed their vows at St. Peter Catholic Church in 2015. Together they raised three beautiful daughters. Vivian was the organist and choir director at the First Congregational Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary with the Eaton Rapids Fire Department, the Eaton Rapids Women’s Chorus and was an extremely talented seamstress.
Vivian is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Freer; daughters, Janet Freer of WA, Cindy (Kevin) Richmond of Eaton Rapids, Teresa Treadwell of Charlotte; grandchildren, Meagan and Lance Treadwell, Daniel (Janelle) Smith, Christina Smith, Ryan and Adam Richmond, Lawrence Treadwell III; great-grandchildren, Makayla Glassbrook, Breyden Bresky, Evelyn Sanchez; and brother, Dean (Cindy) Galusha. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Lawrence Treadwell II.
Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Peter Catholic Church with Fr. George Puthenpeedika officiating. Interment was to follow in Munger Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Eaton Rapids Fire Department. Visit millsfuneral.com to place online condolences.
Donald A. Karn
Donald Alan Karn, 57, of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, died June 28, 2020. He was a Tool & Die Maker at Advanced Tooling Systems.
Funeral services are pending.
Alice A. Robinson
Alice Annetta (Brown) Robinson, 72, of Olivet, a strong woman who cherished family, died June 26, 2020. She was born January 4, 1948 to Howard and Mary Brown in Shelby, Alice grew up and graduated from high school there. In 1969 she married Wallace Robinson and together they had three children, growing their family even more as Wallace already had four daughters from a previous marriage. Alice enjoyed cooking, especially for large groups since she was used to cooking for her family, doing crossword puzzles, going to yard sales, and spending time with family. Her children fondly remember her as a forgiving, loving, caring, and protective mother.
Alice is survived by her children, Victoria (David) Jordan, Wallace Robinson Jr., and Cora (Kevin) Smith; step-children, Tammy (Bruce) Lloyd, Valerie (Terry) McDonnell, Rhonda Robinson, and Kelly (Robert Meier) Robinson-Davis; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and her sister, Elizabeth Manners.
She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Wallace; her parents; two infant sisters, as well as sisters Eva Smith and Evaline Jennings.
A private graveside service will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Eaton County Humane Society. Friends are encouraged to support Alice’s family by sharing memories on her Tribute Page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte.