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Dereatha Eleanor Barlond, 92, of Marshall passed away January 27, 2019 at Maplewood of Marshall Assisted Living Facility. Dereatha was born on July 15, 1926 in Detroit to Albert and Sarah (Byrne) Hansen. She graduated from Olivet High School, and after working briefly at Michigan State University, Dereatha married Doug Barlond on February 1, 1947 in Charlotte. They had six children and shared 67 years together before Doug’s passing in May of 2014.

Dereatha was a farm wife who devoted her time to raising the children, gardening, and baking for her family. She was involved with Boy Scouts and 4-H in Lee Township. Dereatha also worked at Albion Public Library as a library assistant, retiring in 1991. Dereatha enjoyed sewing, cross-stitching, and crafting. She loved celebrating everyone’s birthdays and very much enjoyed her grandchildren. After retiring, she sang in the choir at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshall and also enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers and Notre Dame football.

Dereatha is survived by her children, David (Donna) Barlond of Marshall, Bruce (Marty) Barlond of Dimondale, Fla., Brian (Regena) Barlond of Maryville, Ill., Teresa (Jeff) Fischer of The Plains, Ohio, Mark (Renee) Barlond of Marshall, and Laura Barlond-Maas of Olivet; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Sarah Hansen; and husband, Doug Barlond.

Visitation took place at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 Old US 27 North, Marshall Chapel on Friday, February 1, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m., with family present to greet friends at that time. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. Dereatha will be laid to rest in Bosworth Cemetery following the service.

Memorial contributions are requested to the Albion Public Library.

Please leave the family a personal message and sign the online guest book at kempffuneralhome.com.

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Eva M. Menendez died Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth, dear mother of Diane McNeil (Thomas), Steven Menendez (Hope) and Mark Menendez (Melody), and dearest grandmother of eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  

Family will receive friends Sunday, February 3, 2019, from 1 to 4 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Price Chapel), located at 3725 Rochester Road in Troy (between Big Beaver and Wattles. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 4, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Lab Research Only, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD 20871 or Sensations Memory Care, 511 E. Shephard St., Charlotte, MI 48813.

View obituary and share memories at AJDesmond.com.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 3^rd 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. 

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Richard “Red” A. Elliston, 78, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at his home. He was born August 26, 1940, in Pennfield Township in Calhoun County, the son of Richard and Florence (Corwin) Elliston. On December 23, 1977, he married Irene M. Nitz. Red was an extremely hardworking man. He retired after many years of service from GM in Lansing. When he wasn’t working at GM, he also installed siding and windows to make a few extra dollars. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and singing karaoke in his free time. 

Red is survived by his wife of 41 years, Irene; children, Kristin (Ed) Aldaco of Elkridge, Md., Eric Elliston of Lansing; step-daughter, Melissa Hillard of Charlotte; three grandchildren; and siblings, Butch (Judy) Elliston and Dorothy Pifer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Glen Wagner, Myrtie Munchbach, and Kay Hayes.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Charlotte Assembly of God, with Pastor Jordan Humbarger officiating. 

Those desiring, may make contributions in Red’s honor to Hospice of Lansing, 3186 Pine Tree Rd., Lansing, MI 48911.

To view Red’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.

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Phyllis J. Deuster, 84, of Lady Lake, Fla., passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 26, 2018.
Phyllis was born May 3, 1934 to A. Dale and Magdalen (Campbell) Baum in Charlotte. She graduated from Charlotte High School where she enjoyed playing the alto saxophone in the band.

Phyllis was an avid golfer and also enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, card club, mahjong, going on cruises and activities with The Villages Michigan Club. She retired to the Villages in 1988 from Charlotte, with her late husband Walter T. Deuster.

Phyllis is predeceased by her husband Walter Deuster; former husband, Henry Moore; stepson, Ron Moore; and companion, Thomas Lowe.

Phyllis is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Angela Moore of South Woodstock, Vt.; son, Mark Moore of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Alex Cook of Bellevue; and brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Diane Baum of Charlotte. She is also lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Florida National Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in the memory of Phyllis Deuster to Sacred Journey Hospice, 138 Peach Drive, McDonough, GA 30253.

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Ronnie Dean Maggard, 63, of Charlotte, passed away, Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing surrounded by his family. He was born February 11, 1955, in Lansing, the son of Daniel and Loretta (Young) Maggard. On April 29, 1972, he married the love of his life Valerie E. Hokonson in Tazwell, Tenn. Ron was a devoted family man. He adored his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Ron could often be found fishing, camping, hunting, or just hanging out at Fleet Service with his son-in-law and grandkids. He also traveled all over the country, following his grandson’s motocross competitions. Ron was also a huge Detroit Lions fan. He stuck with them through thick and thin. He always looked forward to a good game of poker with his buddies and trips to the casino. Ron was a magnificent cook and baker. You would often find him in the kitchen making his famous butterscotch pies or homemade noodles. Ron also enjoyed the many friends he made throughout the years while driving the Amish. 

Ron is survived by his wife of 46 years, Valerie; children, Charie (Dan II) Bryan, Shan (Tom Barthel) Maggard; grandsons, Dan “Bubby” (Bethany Packowski) Bryan III, Ashtin “Bean” (Shauwna) Bryan, Blaze Bryan, Brandon Bryan, Brent Bryan; great-grandson, Dan Bryan IV; mother, Loretta “Pat” Staley; sisters, Louise Haun, Marlene (Richard) Schofield; sister-in-law, Darlene (Dennis) Fast; and his best friend, Lenny the American Bulldog.

He was preceded in death by his father; and brother-in-law, Roger Haun.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Interment followed at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet. 

Those desiring, may make contributions in Ron’s honor to his family. 

To view Ron’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.