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Kevin Duane DeFrates


Kevin Duane DeFrates of Ionia, age 71, passed away on February 28, 2023. Service will be on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home.

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Wanona E. Hathcox


Wanona E. Hathcox, age 94, of Peoria, Arizona passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, Michigan on January 15, 1929 to the late Myrl and Effie (Shumaker) Dillon of Olivet/Charlotte and Grayling, Michigan.
Buriel took place at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Catherine M. S. Giampolo


Catherine M. S. Giampolo, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on February 21, 2023, at the age of 86. Catherine was born on August 18, 1936, in New York. She loved to travel, watch sunsets and care for animals. Catherine’s hobbies included crafting, stitching and beading.
Catherine is survived by her son, Cooper Earl; grandchildren: Joshua Earl, Samantha (Mira) Connelly, and Patrick Sjolander; great grandson, Braeden Earl; and daughter-in-law, Marie Kelly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Todd and David Morris; husband, Benjamin Surrick; daughter, Cathie Sjolander; and brother John Morris.
No services are planned at this time. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA by going to their website: https://www.aspca.org in loving memory of Catherine. The family is being served by the Mills Funeral Home, Peters & Murray Chapel, Grand Ledge.

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Cyril Mack Steele


Cyril Mack Steele of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 78. Cyril was born on July 19, 1944 in Eaton Rapids, MI the son of William J. and Mary (Bollman) Steele. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Cyril worked as the manager for the Checker Gas Station in Eaton Rapids, at Lightner Industries in Leslie, Springport Steel and Comprehensive Logistics.
Cyril is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tina Steele; and brothers, Gordon Steele, and Allen Steele.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Julie (Gutierrez) Steele; sons, Nathan Steele, Thomas (Veronica) Steele; grandchildren, Versavene, Jordan, T.J.; sister, Vickie Strader; brother, Bill (Betty) Steele; and numerous great grand-children, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Eaton Rapids Conservation Club. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Humane Society in memory of Cyril. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Aaron Lee Hollingsworth


Aaron Lee Hollingsworth of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 29. Aaron was born on May 24, 1993, in Lansing, MI the son of Bud Hollingsworth and Kimberly (Kussro) Hollingsworth. He was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated class of 2012. Aaron attended LCC where he received training to become a certified nurse’s aide and worked in that field throughout the area. He later went to work in manufacturing and worked for Linn Products in Charlotte, TRMI and was currently employed with TAC Manufacturing in Jackson, MI. Aaron was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved taking long road trips, working on cars and writing and performing his own music, which he went by the stage name of “Crazy Eyes.”
Aaron is preceded in death by his mother and father. Surviving is his wife, Kayelin Hollingsworth; daughters, Ryleeh Hollingsworth, Harper Hollingsworth; step-daughter, Levaeh; brother, William (Kymberlee) Kussro; sister, Rebecca Kussro; grandma, Leola Kussro; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Matt and Linda Meehleder; nieces, Mckayla and Chelsea; and several aunts, uncles and extended family and friends.
No services are planned at this time. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of, Kayelin Hollingsworth. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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