Obituaries
Lawrence J. Munro
Lawrence J. Munro, 87, of Olivet, passed away on the family farm March 16, 2019 in Olivet. He was born on June 27, 1931 in Lansing to A. Hugh and Margaret (Fassbender) Munro. Larry attended Charlotte High School, graduating in 1948. After high school Larry pursued a career in the newspaper business. A short time later, however, he returned to the family farm. Larry joined the Navy where he served his country from 1956 to 1960 between the Korean and Vietnam wars. He served as a Radioman on the USS Toledo. That service led to Larry being stationed at the Naval Communications Station in Adak, Alaska. He finished his Naval career at the Naval facility at Pacific Beach Washington. Larry returned home again to the family farm south of Charlotte to raise cattle. At that time he also went to work for the United States Postal Service, starting as a clerk, moving up to postal carrier, and then serving as Postmaster at several post offices, including Olivet, until his retirement in 1987. In 1974 Larry married Clarinda “Cindy” Thompson.
Many people will remember Larry as a quiet gentleman with a warm smile. He was a devout member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. He was one of the regular workers on church projects, most often alongside his wife, Cindy as they prepared the many lunches and dinners that followed funerals and other events at the church. Above all, Larry was proud of his family and his farm. Larry died in the house that he and Cindy had built on the back side of the family farm where he had resided since the 1940s.
Lawrence is survived by his wife, Cindy; their two daughters, Paula Randall, and Sandra (Timothy) McCarn; three grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; and his brother, Alan (Carol) Munro.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Margie Metz.
A funeral Mass for Larry was celebrated Thursday, March 21 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Father Dwight Ezop officiating. Burial took place in Dowling Cemetery in Dowling, Mich.
Family and friends are encouraged to share remembrances and condolences online in Lawrence’s tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
Tracey L. Moreno
Tracey Lee Moreno, of Lansing, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the age of 52. Tracey was born March 12, 1966 in Lansing, and was the eldest of four children and the daughter of Juan Moreno and Connie Hampton.
Tracey is survived by her mother; father; her sons, Dustin Rice and Corey Rice; grandchildren, Trenton Rice and Corey Rice Jr.; and her sisters, Brandy Moreno of Eaton Rapids, Darla Moreno of Lansing; and her brother, John Moreno of Eaton Rapids. She also has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tracey was preceded in death by her sister, Angela Moreno; her grandparents, Pablo and Martina Moreno, and Lewis and Cornelia Horton.
A celebration of life/memorial service will be held and announced at a later date. The family is grateful for the condolences, but asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to help cover costs of the cremation and the memorial service; via a gofundme account.
Barry D. Hensel
Barry Dale Hensel, 56, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born July 19, 1962, in Connellsville, Penn., the son of Edgar and Maxine (Soisson) Hensel. Barry lived the majority of his life in Michigan, but never forgot where he came from and never stopped rooting for his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. To say that he will be greatly missed does not begin to describe the loss felt by his friends and family. Barry’s personality was larger than life and he always made those around him laugh with one-liners, comebacks, and running gags. But he was much more than a jokester. Barry cared deeply for those around him. He always had questions for you because he truly wanted to know how you were doing and if he could help. If he could help, he would do anything, from lending a hand to lending his truck. Barry would even give you the shirt off his back, just as long, of course, as it was not his Steelers shirt.
Barry is survived by his siblings: Cheryl (James) Margeson of Charlotte, Deborah A. Hensel of Charlotte, Kevin (Betty Horner) Hensel of Connellsville, Todd (Maryann) Hensel of Connellsville; nieces and nephews: Mary Margeson, Jennifer (Brad) Stanke, Wesley (Kristin) Margeson, Steven (Angel) Hensel, Nicholas (Kaitlin) Hensel, Timothy (fiancée Lauren Urie) Hensel; special friends: Julie Horner and Kenadie Horner; several great nieces and nephews; aunt, Virginia “Jeannie” Northrup.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, Charlotte. Graveside services will take place at the Greenridge Memorial Park in Connellsville, PA.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Barry’s honor to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
To view Barry’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.
June Grundstrom
June Grundstrom passed away on March 4, 2019 in Charlotte at the age of 92. June was born on October 18, 1926 in Charlotte, the only child of Augustus Little and Laura Dell Whitaker.
She is survived by her children, Chuck (Jan) Grundstrom, Sandy (Bob) Kirk, and Randy Grundstrom, all of Charlotte. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, Anthony, Meg, Randy, Angela, Eric, Tia, and Sarah, and will be dearly missed by nine great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Connor, Isabella, Nicholas, Hannah, Emma, Lauren, Gage, and Stella.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no additional services at this time.
Bernice I. Eaton
Bernice “Bernie” Irene Eaton, 88, of Vermontville, the woman known for her wild finger nail polish, completed her legacy on Monday, March 18, 2019. Bernice was born in St. Johns on August 27, 1930, the daughter of Amos and Edna (Schneider) Mull. Following graduation from Charlotte High School in 1949 Bernie began her working career at a curtain factory in Grand Rapids, followed by Wilcox Gay, Michigan Magnetics and Carefree working on the line and later as a janitor. After retiring from Carefree, Bernie worked at McDonalds in Potterville. She was dedicated to her work and received numerous awards for her perfect attendance. Bernie married Keith Eaton on May 27, 1950 and together spent the next 30 years together until his passing in 1980. Traveling was a big passion for Bernie, she traveled all across the world and her favorite destination was Hawaii. Bernie also enjoyed fishing; on the pier in Ludington was her favorite spot. She lived next to the Kalamo Hillside Cemetery and would take daily walks around the cemetery. During the summer she would take lemonade to the maintenance men at the cemetery. Bernie made numerous trips each day to her “favorite” places. These places were Taco Bell, Burger King and also Admiral gas station where she would put $5 of gas into her car each day.
Bernice is survived by her loving family; daughter, Jackie (Terry) Yesh of Bellevue; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald (Joyce) Mull of Belton, Mo.
Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Keith; parents; brother, James Mull; and her significant other, Robert Wyble.
A private family graveside service will be held at Kalamo Hillside Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Michigan Children with Special Needs Fund.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Bernie on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.