Kay Ann Bursley, 77, of Charlotte, Michigan passed away in her home on July 20, 2022 after battling Multiple Sclerosis, COPD, Emphysema, and Congestive Heart Failure. Kay was born September 1, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan to Leon Frank and Hazel “Bernice” Schneeberger and graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1962. Kay went to work for the State of Michigan at the age of 18, where she met her loving husband of nearly 59 years, Eldon Lee Bursley. They were married on August...

Carol Sue (Thulen) Barker, 87 of Sunfield, Michigan passed peacefully from natural causes at home on July 20, 2022. Carol was born in Flint to Lionel and Gladys Thulen. She married Jack Barker in 1954. Carol was an accomplished seamstress, avid gardener, and lover of all animals especially cats. She worked early on as a school bus driver and later retired from the DNR fisheries division. Carol is survived by son Steven, daughter Susan (David) Rizor, and son Kevin (Tonya) Barker. Grand...

Patricia Yvone Gilbert (Case), age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Patricia was born on September 24, 1968 in Lansing, Michigan. Patricia was living in Jackson, Michigan at the time of her death.  Patricia loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. In her younger years, she enjoyed showing horses with 4H. Anyone who knew her, knew she loved unicorns as well. She is survived by children, Delisia and Dereck (Aleesha) Shattuck; parents, Jim and Betty...

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,...