Obituaries
Terry L. Gibson, Sr.
Terry Lee Gibson Sr., 73, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with his family by his side. He was born November 3, 1945, in Alum Creek, W.V. Terry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He always saw to it that his family was well taken care of. Terry honorably served his country in the United States Army during the early 1960s. Terry loved woodworking and was especially fond of working with oak. He could often be found in his shop working on his latest project. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors either hunting or fishing. Terry retired from GM in Lansing after 43 years of service.
He is survived by his children, Terry (Tera) Gibson Jr. of Charlotte, Amanda Gibson of Nashville; grandchildren, D.J. Harmon, Anastasia Harmon, Terry Gibson III, and Lillie Gibson; siblings, Rick Kirk, Tim (Nikki) Kirk, Phil Kirk, Hank (Terri) Kirk, Dan (Lynette) Kirk, Larry (Hope) Kirk, Dennis (Cindy) Kirk, Tammy (John) Smith, Peggy Yurkunas; and brother-in-law, David (Monique) Baczewski.
Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Kirk; step-father, Hank Kirk; wife, Rosalie Gibson; daughter, Pamela Gibson; brother, Doug Kirk.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. The family received friends on Friday, February 1, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at West Carmel Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Terry’s honor to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.
To view Terry’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.
Mary A. Marshall
Mary Ann Marshall, 82, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born April 9, 1936 in Marshall, the daughter of Levi and Effie (Guyton) Shreve. Mary married James Herbert Marshall on June 9, 1973, in Potterville. She enjoyed creating beautiful paintings and doing cross stitch. Mary was always ready for a good game of cards or shuffle board. She retired from GM in Lansing after many years of service.
Mary is survived by her children, Lynn Goostrey, Ronald (Laura) Goostrey, Karen (Randy McConnel) Morehouse, Lori (Jim) Audie; step-children, Sheri (Gary) Kramer, Cindi Marshall, Wendi Houserman; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Anita (Jay) Russell.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James H. Marshall; siblings, Don Shreve, Jack Shreve, John Shreve, Carol Sanders, and Jessie King; step daughter, Sandi Marshall; and step son-in-law, Patrick Houserman.
In keeping with Mary’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Mary’s honor to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2650 S. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813.
Janice S. Campbell
Janice Sue Campbell, 81, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Eaton Community Palliative Care with her family by her side. She was born June 15, 1937, in Lansing, the daughter of Ross and Zella (Miller) Rinkle. Janice was raised in Dimondale and graduated from Dimondale High School in 1955. In 1965, she married John J. Campbell. Together they raised three children in the Dimondale community. She was a much-loved wife, mother, and grandmother and friend to many. She attended Calvary Baptist Church, where she was recently baptized upon the confession of her faith.
Janice is survived by her children, Anthony Campbell of Okemos, Tina Robinson of Mason; grandchildren, Jonathon Campbell, Brooks (Alisa) Robinson, Christopher (Rachel Eliades) Robinson Jr.; great-grandson, Theo Robinson; special friendships among her church family, retirement community and lifelong friends include Bob McClure, Nancy Hoinski, Chris Robinson Sr., Kay Stuber and Jeff Stevens.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John J. Campbell; daughter, Traci Bissell and sister, Mercedes Hammond.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte with Pastor Mark Booth officiating on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. with a luncheon following.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Janice’s honor to Calvary Baptist Church, 825 N. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Janice’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.
John C. Van Vleet
Mr. John Charles Van Vleet, 54, of Charlotte, passed away at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones. John was born and raised in Charlotte. He began working on the Roberts’ hog farm as a boy. He was a foreman and worked at Clark Foundation 18 years before venturing into business, starting Van Vleet Concrete Poured Walls. He later drove tanker truck for Butternut Creek transfers.
John was a member of the American Legion and AF Gold Prospectors Association of America.
John leaves behind his loving parents, Robert and Donna Van Vleet; wife, Marjorie; sisters, Kathy Reeser and Diane Lake; son, Justin Van Vleet; daughter, Niki Swain; two granddaughters, Brianna and Brinsleigh; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and devoted friends.
John is preceded in death by his brother, “Bobby” Robert Loney Van Vleet.
Betty L. Overmyer
Betty Lee Overmyer of Eaton Rapids, the coolest lady that ever lived in Eaton Rapids, passed away January 22, 2019, at the age of 83. Betty was born in Washington, Penn. on September 22, 1935, the daughter of Angelo and Minnie (Bongiovanni) Colosi. She was a member of Eaton Rapids American Legion Auxiliary 15, the 3rd district president of Michigan American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Lansing 40 & 8. Betty was a self-taught and self-employed tailor and cake decorator. Betty was a friend to everyone she met and will be greatly missed.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Ginger (Dave) Boerkircher of Nebraska, Sherri (TJ) Caster of Oklahoma and Leann Owen of Charlotte; sons, Leonard Overmyer III of Grand Rapids, S. Bear (Cheri) Overmyer of Ohio and Jack Overmyer of Eaton Rapids; son-in-law, Richard Owen of Eaton Rapids; sisters, Beatrice Brownlee of Pennsylvania and Angela “Cookie” Colosi of Arizona; brother, Robert (Lana) Colosi of Buckley; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard G. Overmyer in 2002 and daughter-in-law, Jill Overmyer in 2014.
No services are planned at this time. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the American Legion Post 42, 1000 Lawrence Hwy., Charlotte, MI 48813.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Please visit millsfuneral.com to place online condolences or to sign the guest register.