Anna Mary Emmons, 86 of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed away on June 16, 2022.  Anna was preceded in death by her Father and Mother Cecil and Augusta Hoy, Her sisters Jean, Maxine, Polly, and Joanne.  Anna is survived by her husband Lowell, son Tom (Jeannine), daughter Luanne (Dave) Fanning, Alan and (Loretta), and beloved niece Pam Attleburger, and her cherished sister Joyce Morris, 9 Grandchildren, and 14 Great Grandchildren, as well as many other nieces and nephews.  Anna was...

Bruce Sandborn Jr. Sandborn, Bruce Jr.,72, of Erlanger, KY. passed away on May 16, 2022. Bruce is preceded by his Father; Bruce Sandborn, Wife; Madeline Sandborn. He is survived by his Mother; Mary Sandborn, Daughter; Heather Sandborn, Sisters; Marlene (Ron) McDiarmid, Cherrille (Curt) Swisher. Grandchild; Bryan Sandborn. A Celebration of Life Graveside Tribute will be held 11:00 AM – Thursday June 9, 2022 at the East Sebewa Cemetery.  Express your thoughts and memories in the...

Michael S. Bailey, Lake Odessa/Sunfield, MI  March 22, 1964-April 26, 2022 Mike Bailey was a farmer, a mechanic, and a man who did his best to take care of his family. He started life with his parents Clarence (Mickey) Bailey and Beth (Lippincott) Bailey. Growing up he had the adventures of both crop and pig farming, learning to be his dad's right-hand man at the age of 5, he gained his starting knowledge of mechanics, shooting and finally got to travel the US. He graduated from...

Robert Lee Harms, Sunfield, MI May 7, 1943 – March 21, 2022 Bob Harms was a jolly man with an infectious laugh who wore many hats.  He farmed with his family and in partnership with his brother Ted on acreage in the middle of Sunfield Township (Sunny Center Farms) for the most of his life. Bob supported agriculture through his involvement in Farm Bureau with Eaton County, State of Michigan and National activities.  In 1970, he won the State Young Farmer’s Discussion...

Jeannine B (Fleetham) Rogers, age 86, went to be with her heavenly father on March 6, 2022.  Jeannine was born on March 2, 1936 in Lake Odessa, the oldest daughter of Edgar and Rosa (Beland) Fleetham. Jeannine graduated co-salutatorian from Sunfield High School in 1954.  The spring of her senior year she was selected by her classmates as “Miss Sunfield” to represent the school and community at a business and industrial exposition in Lansing and became the Queen of the...

Catherine ‘Cathy’ Diane Keusch was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was born on September 2, 1960 and continued to bring joy and happiness to the hearts of those she met until the day she died, March 4, 2022. Cathy was quick to remind her friends and family of special dates, so they would be ready for her next party. Cathy loved laughter and fun, and was always up for bowling, especially with Special Olympics. Cathy loved to volunteer at Meals on Wheels, and...

Vita Marie Ferry 97, of Hastings Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2022. Vita was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Elmer C. Ferry.  Vita is survived by her children, Julie Heide, Ron (Patty) Ferry. Grandchildren Brian Ferry, Shannon (Brent) Barker, Rebecca (Todd) Wigg, Jeff (Renee) Heide, Eric (Teresa) Heide, Great grandchildren Ella Barker, Kara Barker, Maya Barker, Colton Ferry, Madison Ferry, Grant (Margo) Heide, Elizabeth Heide, Luke (Ashley) Heide, Ben Heide,...

Steven ‘Steve’ Joseph Goble was a loving husband, father, friend and sportsman. He conquered cancer three times, prior to his passing. He died surrounded by family on January 27, 2022 in Lansing, MI at the age of 66. Steve graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1973 and became a Metal Model Maker at GM and then happily retired early to a life of fishing, hunting and remodeling. His passion in life was spending time up at the family cabin, which was a family restoration...

John David Gardner.  Born February 12, 1930, passed away January 26, 2022 (2 weeks before his 92nd birthday) He was 1 of 3 children of Earnest and Gretchen Gardner (Eaton County) and farmed with them until their passing. They had 3 children of their own, Stephen, Delores & Mark. Stephen is the only living heir.  John was a lifelong resident of Eaton Co. Mi. “Staunch Republican” He was married to his wife Rose E. Gardner (Dunning) for 70+ years. Rose is...

Joseph J Vojtech Jr went to be with the lord on January 21, 2022. Joe was born on February 24, 1951 to Joseph and Annabelle (Leak) Vojtech, in Blue Island, Illinois. Joe retired from TRW in Portland; Mi. Joe was a graduate of Lakewood High School class of 1969. He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. Joe was proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Annabelle, sister Joanne Send (Vojtech), brother Robert Vojtech, and his lifelong partner Joan...