Obituaries
Paul J. Makley
Paul Junior Makley, 82, of Olivet, a man who enjoyed many outdoor activities, died peacefully on February 14, 2019. He was norn March 27, 1936 in Detroit to Carlie and Melba (Strieter) Makley. He married Dolores Wheeler on July 17, 1954 in Angola, Ind., and they raised four daughters together. A great story-teller, Paul loved to embellish his adventures, which went well with his hobbies of hunting, fishing, and golf. Paul was a union construction man for 23 years, self-employed construction for six years, and most recently the State of Michigan Department of Public Health for 26 years until his retirement in 1996.
Paul is survived by his daughters, Christine (Joe) Anderson, Kathleen (Steve) Hoard, Karen (Carl) Dickie, and Connie (John) Stark; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and brother, Kenneth (Nancy) Makley.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores; brother, Fred Makley; and his parents.
Friends are encouraged to support the Makley family at visitation and funeral services. Funeral services are Monday, February 18, at 10 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Jack Brown officiating. Visitation is Sunday, February 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Olivet Lions Club. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Paul on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
Deborah A. Ramirez
Deborah Ann Ramirez, 52, of Charlotte passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 7, 2019. She was born in Bay City, Texas on December 1, 1966, the daughter of Rose Castaneda. Deb graduated from Charlotte High School, Class of 1985. She was a proud worker and kitchen manager at Mike’s Sports Page in Charlotte. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Deb had many friends and enjoyed her time with each of them.
Deb is survived by her children, Irvin Champlin, Casey Champlin and Hannah Johnson; mother, Rose (Bob) Cook; grandchildren, Mya Champlin, Donald Mitschke, Alani Champlin and Liam Champlin; great-grandson, Sebastian Wendel; siblings, Tommy (Sherry) Ramirez, Randy Ramirez and Holly (Glenn) LaPere, nieces, nephews and many cousins.
A memorial service was held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Royston of New Hope Church officiating. The family received friends on Friday, February 15, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Deb’s memory to the family to help with funeral expenses. There will be a pool tournament on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2 p.m., held at CB’s. Contributions may also be given on the Go Fund Me Page on Facebook (https://www.gofundme.com/5pavjz-in-loving-memory-of-deborah-ramirez?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgnstaticxlarge_r), Mike’s Sports Page, CB’s and Evelyn Bay.
Patrice A. Halloran
Patrice “Pat” Annette Halloran, a loving mother and grandmother, died Friday, February 8, 2019 in Lansing. Patrice was born December 31, 1946 in Battle Creek, the daughter of R.G. and Sharon (Ellis) Rounds. Pat graduated high school in Galveston, Texas, before returning to Michigan, where she raised her family and worked nearly 30 years with General Motors. Pat loved sports, especially the MSU Spartans, and playing cards with her friends. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed trips to the casino. The most important part of her life was time spent with family, especially following her great-grandchildren as their No. 1 fan through their many sporting events. All of the many family friends will miss “Grandma Pat” cheering from the sidelines.
Pat is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Bill) Rounds; grandchildren, Ashley (Rob), Tori (Brittany), Heather, Holly, Hailey (William), Tyler, Tara, and Corrie; great-grandchildren, Devon, Braylen, Camden, Ariana, Dominik, Ali, Matthew, Dougie, Evelyn, MyKenzie, Luna and Abel; and her best friend of 50-plus years, Yvonne “Sis” Moore.
She is predeceased by her daughters, Christine Halloran and Stephanie (Halloran) Amos; and her mother, father, and step-mother, Gladys Rounds.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, 2019 at Pray Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Interment took place in Kalamo Hillside Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the family.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Pat on her Tribute Page at PrayFuneral.com.
Rickie D. Starkweather
Rickie Duane Starkweather, son of Theo Duane and Shirley Mae Starkweather (Burkett), entered into eternal sleep January 29, 2019 at 59 years of age.
He is preceded in death by brother, Jerry Starkweather.
He leaves behind sister, Vickie (Ronnie) Corbins of Charleston, S.C.; brothers, Randy Starkweather, Terry (Arline) Starkweather of Phoenix, Ariz.; aunts, Flora Cousins of Vermontville, Rachel (Jim) Clark of Lake Odessa; and many cousins and friends.
He will surely be missed.
Doris A. Fullerton
Doris A. Fullerton, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Eaton Community Palliative Care with her family by her side. She was born at the family home on May 27, 1925, in Charlotte, the daughter of Phillip A. and Lula S. (Shumaker) Wehr. Doris graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1943. Soon after graduation she married the love of her life, Calvin Fullerton at the Center Eaton Church, just outside of Charlotte. Every year on their anniversary, Cal would give Doris a bouquet of roses containing as many roses as the number of years they were married. This got to be a rather large bouquet as the years passed. Doris grew up on the farm and developed a passion for agriculture. She began as a young lady raising sheep. As she began to raise a family she passed on her love of the farm to her children and grandchildren. They are proud to say that they still own a centennial farm homesteaded by Doris’s grandparents. Doris and Cal owned and operated Cal’s Western Store and Cal’s Mobile Service here in Charlotte. Doris also worked as an LPN at Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Doris loved to travel. Both she and Cal looked forward to their yearly trips to Acapulco and Las Vegas. In her free time, she adored spending time with her precious family and quilting.
Doris is survived by her children, Robert (Jeannette) Fullerton of Charlotte, Gordon (Tich) Fullerton of Charlotte Hall, Md., Kevin (Nancy) Fullerton of Charlotte; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and brother, Max (Dorothy) Wehr of Charlotte.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, Cal in 2008; siblings, Elizabeth Crozier, Naomi Conard, Rolland Wehr, and Rex Wehr.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, with Rev. Curtiss DeMars-Johnson officiating. Interment took place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Doris’s honor to the Christmas Kiddies, 111 E. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Doris’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.