Obituaries
Michael P. Lahr
Michael Paul Lahr, 75, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born April 21, 1943, in Hastings, the son of Allen and Alice (Fuller) Lahr. Mike went on to graduate from Charlotte High School in 1961. On May 23, 1963, he married the love of his life, Arletta Joan Lewis, in Charlotte. Together they owned and operated Mike’s Automotive in Charlotte for 43 years. Mike was a passionate family man. He loved being together with those he loved most. He made it a point to attend all his grandchildren’s sporting events. Mike enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, and everything outdoors. He was also an active member of the Charlotte Optimist Club.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Arletta; children, Troy (Lissa Staszuk) Lahr, Teri (Larry) Senk, Todd (Stacey) Lahr, Travis (Lauri) Lahr; grandchildren, Taylor Lahr, Eric Senk, Lexie Lahr, Brooke Lahr; several step-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Joe Woods and Alan Harvath.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will follow at Gresham Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Mike’s honor to the Charlotte Fire Department-Christmas Kiddies, 111 E. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Mike’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.
Leonard D. Satterly
Leonard David Satterly, a devoted, husband, father, grandfather and brother, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2018. Leonard, 73, was born February 15, 1945 in Battle Creek to David and Verna (Carey) Satterly. While riding the school bus Leonard met Hazel Gilson, who later became his wife, and together they created their legacy. Leonard was a workaholic, starting at age 13 to help support his family. He worked as a painter for Fisher Body, retiring in 1997. He also worked for Cook Heating. John Deere tractors were a big part of Leonard’s life, whether it was repairing or restoring them, each and every one had its own story. Monday mornings will never be the same without the coffee club meeting in Leonard’s barn office. Leonard enjoyed packing the Army tent and heading to Lake Stanton for family camping trips. Above all, Leonard loved others and would give the shirt off his back for other people. His biggest enjoyment in life was his family.
Leonard is survived by his loving family; wife, Hazel; children, Leonard D. (Tara) Satterly Jr., Dawn E. (Ronald P.) Kauffman, and Michael F. Satterly; grandchildren, Stephan Satterly, Sean (Brittany) Satterly, Jalesa (Zachary) Raymer, Ronald D. (Danielle) Kauffman, Brian (Kristin) Satterly, and Cassandra (Timothy) Haney; great-grandchildren, Drake Campbell, Deegan Campbell, Dayne Campbell, Ashlyn Manshum, Jackson Manshum, Kamden Satterly, Emerson Satterly, Brezlyn Satterly, Brinley Haney, Ryleigh Raymer, Rhys Raymer, and Rozlynn Raymer; brothers, Norris (Hazel) Satterly, Byron (Pam) Satterly, Chris (Linda) Satterly, and Larry (Jan) Mahan. Leonard was predeceased by his parents, and step-mother, Ella Norris.
Leonard’s family is planning a celebration of his life Spring of 2019. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Leonard on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
William M. Otto
William M. Otto, 63, passed away on Thursday, October 18, at his home in Spring, Texas. He was born December 28, 1954 in Battle Creek, Mich., the son of Charles A. and Marjorie (Beckner) Otto. He lived in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1973, where he played sports and was a Lions Club exchange student to Monaco. He moved to Houston, Texas in 1974. On March 15, 1986 he married Kristine Brunsvold. Bill combined college and working for NASA related contractors, traveling to Europe and Asia. In 2005 he went to work for GE Oil and Gas Company as a scheduler, retiring in 2016. Sports remained an interest throughout his life. He was a Houston Astros and Texans fan. Golf consumed hours and hours of his free time. He also liked to fish. Fishing trips to a fly-in lake in Canada with his dad, brothers, and friends were his favorite thing to do. He and his wife loved to visit New Orleans and attend family gatherings. Bill never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his father; and is survived by his beloved wife, Kristine; mother, Marjorie Otto of Battle Creek; brothers, Stan (Joyce) Otto of Otsego and Jeff (Janice) Otto of Battle Creek; sisters-in-law Rose (Travis) Dunn and Lisa (Tom) Staiger all of Moorhead, Minn.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797 or Lustgarten.org.
Robert C. Sobleskey
Robert Clayton Sobleskey, 82, of Charlotte, died October 28, 2018. Robert was born in Petoskey to Walter and Nancy Sobleskey on January 21, 1936. Robert was one of 16 children. On December 27, 1975 Robert married Charlotte Marie Sudman and together they created their legacy. Together they raised their blended family, eight children from his first marriage to Priscilla Madeline Bennett, and the eight children from Charlotte. Robert worked as a press operator at General Motors, retiring in 1997. He was a very humble, generous, honest, hard worker who was always there to take care of his family. Robert was a provider through and through. With the large family, Robert loved family gatherings; he was known as being a crafty euchre player, being able to throw a good shoe in horseshoes, and for always offering you a Miller Light. Robert had a strong love for the outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing and in his early years, playing co-ed softball. Music was another key in Robert’s life, he loved yodeling and enjoying polka music. Above all, Robert loved his family, even the numerous stray cats he took in over the years, giving him the nickname of Cat Man Do.
Robert is survived by wife, Charlotte Marie (Sudman) Sobleskey; children, Robert (June) Sobleskey, William (Carol) Sobleskey, David Sobleskey, Carla (Mark) Sundberg, Steven (Jane) Sobleskey, Mike (Huguette) Sobleskey, Barb (Brian) Thorne, Scott (Rachel) Sobleskey, Kari (Matt) Wagster, Joretta (Brent) Johnson, Michelle (Chuck) Franklin, Carol (Jim) Quantrell, Cheryl (Dan) Schell, and Tunya (Mark) Copple; several grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; siblings, Laurie Pearsall, Norma Pott, Ronnie Sobleskey, Martin “Sonny” Sobleskey, Kenneth “Buck” Sobleskey, and Gerald Sobleskey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Walter Sobleskey Jr, Lawrence Sobleskey, Millie Waffle, Dick Sobleskey, Betty Daniels, Eddie Sobleskey, Arthur Sobleskey, Alice Ballinsky, and Mary Duff; first wife, Priscilla Madeline Bennett.
Funeral Mass was held Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating.
If desired, the family suggests donations to The Eaton County Humane Society.
Please share memories of Robert Sobeskey on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
Robert F. Saylor
Robert Franklin Saylor, 82, passed away at his home on October 23, 2018. He and his wife Linda were residents of Harrison, Michigan. Robert was an Army veteran (1955-57) and long-time resident of Potterville, Michigan. He retired from the City of Potterville Department of Public Works in 1996.
Robert was born November 18, 1936, the son of the late Leo and Florence Saylor of Potterville.
He is survived by three children from his first marriage to Betty (Gardner) Saylor, Robert (Noreen), Wendy (Richard) Tabor, and Todd (Connie); 14 grandchildren, Andrew and Derek Saylor, Erin and Kyle Tabor, and Brian (Michelle), Eric, Corrie, Benjamin, Garrison, Clarissa, Bryce, Grant, Annalise, and Sylvia Joy Saylor; and two great-grandchildren, Cecelia and Emma Saylor. Robert is also survived by four brothers, Richard (Eva), Roger (Deborah), Ross, and Jim (Allison) and two sisters Bertha (Dar) Maas and Janice Kinney.
Per Robert and Linda’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Please direct remembrances to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice in memory of Robert.