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JoeAnn Nehmer—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and artist—died peacefully on July 13 surrounded by her husband of 53 years and two sons. She was 77.

JoeAnn was born in Lansing, Michigan, on September 7, 1945, the daughter of Raymond and Josephine McGlaughlin. A 1963 graduate of Charlotte High School, she lived most of her life in Eaton Co. spending her early years in West Windsor Township before settling in Vermontville, Michigan, where she raised her boys and became active in her community—with Woman’s Clubs, 4-H, March of Dimes, Vermontville Village Council, and three terms as Vermontville Township Treasurer.

JoeAnn’s vocational pursuits weaved through many avenues, from waitressing at local diners to working on the General Motors assembly line, before settling at Hays Green Beach Memorial Hospital (today Sparrow Eaton Hospital) where she served as a respiratory therapist for more than 20 years.

A desire to be closer to her grandchildren, not to mention tamer winters, brought JoeAnn to Monroe, Georgia, in 2015 where she planted immediate roots in the arts community. Always crafty, JoeAnn’s garage studio could double as an art supply store—stocked to the rafters with paints, canvases, brushes, stained glass, and other assorted tools of creativity. Her paintings can be found in each room of her home and hanging on the walls of family and friends. JoeAnn would soon become a fixture at the Monroe Walton Arts Center where she quickly formed lasting friendships.

JoeAnn also was passionate about genealogy, tracing her family back many centuries and recently completing a years-long project to join the Daughters of the American Revolution.

JoeAnn is survived by her husband, Tom; sons, Marc and Matthew; grandchildren, Caroline and Benjamin; daughters-in-law, Lauren and Stacey; step-granddaughter, Samara; brother, John; and sister, Mary. She is preceded in death by her brother, Charlie and daughter, Gale who passed away in 1973. Her family plans to return JoeAnn’s ashes to West Windsor where she will be interned in the family plot across the road from the house where she grew up.

We will be celebrating her life with a gathering on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Congressional Church in Vermontville, Michigan (110 S. Main St., Vermontville, MI 49096).

If you are in the area and are available, we would love to see you and share in her memory. We will have lunch after the event hosted by her longtime Vermontville area friends.

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Cindy Ann Galusha, age 69 of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, after a short illness. Born on August 20, 1953, in Lansing, MI the daughter of Kenneth and Ronaldine (Ebright) Goodnoe. She was a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School class of 1971 and went on to work as a bookkeeper/dispatcher for KalCon in Eaton Rapids and later for Mid-Michigan Physicians where she retired in 2018. Cindy enjoyed spending her summers at her family property in Pentwater, MI where she enjoyed the beach, camping and fishing.

She is survived by her husband, Dean Galusha and her children, Josh Mollette, Angie Dewaele, Mike (Patti) Miller, Doug Miller, Julie (Tony) Nichols, Jeff Galusha, Dean Galusha, Jr., grandchildren, Austin, Dallas, Brayden, Sarah, Elijah, Ryan, Nichole, Taylor, Nicole, Kelsey, Megan, T.J., Katelyn, Truman, Sydney, Alisa, Madison, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Linda Lundberg and brother, Keith Goodnoe.
A memorial celebration will be held at the family home, 8648 Galusha Grove, Eaton Rapids, MI on August 12, starting at 3 p.m.

There has also been a go fund me page set up to help with funeral services and for assistance with Dean along his way. https://gofund.me/28960278.

To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Krystal Jo (Bodell) Simpson, devoted to her family, 72, of Charlotte, passed away in Lansing on July 16, 2023. Krys was born in Eaton Rapids, MI to Robert Allen and Joyce (Burlison) Bodell on March 22, 1951. Krys graduated from Eaton Rapids after attending both Charlotte and Eaton Rapids during her high school years and resided in Eaton County her entire life. On September 25, 1971, in Charlotte, Krys married her love, and friend since she was 12 years old, Roy F. Simpson. Devoted to her family, Krys had no greater passion than that which she had for her husband, sons, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, parents and siblings. While her sons were in little league football, she operated the concession stand for eight years in Vermontville. When her boys were in junior and senior high school, she worked on the school yearbook for eight years. She annually looked forward to her ‘girls weekends’ with her best friends from elementary school and high school, Peggy (Tiedgen) Paradis (deceased), Kathie (Smith) Ayotte, Shelly (Littich) LeBrun and Vicki (Sherman) Gingrich. Krys loved flowers of every kind, quilting and genealogy. After a DNA test she found her ancestry to be of Western Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia and Ireland, and proudly published two books on genealogy of her Bodell family. She retired from the Department of Attorney General in 2002 after 33 years of service; having worked for both the organized crime and health care fraud divisions. She then assisted her husband in the Pioneer Seed business along with their sons. In 2004 she was sworn in as the Deputy Treasurer of Chester Township, serving in this capacity until 2012. Krys was a member of the Eaton County Geneolgy Society, and the Daughters of the American Revolution through her ancestor Nicholas Clemmons, the cook of George Washington.

Krys is survived by those that give her life meaning, including her husband, Roy; children, Grant and Natallie (Haeck) Simpson of Vermontville, MI, Brady Simpson (Amber Cook) of Charlotte, MI, Rowan Cook and Arin Garcia of Nashville, MI; granddaughters, Brenna Shiann of Middleville, MI, Cassidy Grace of Vermontville, MI (who called her Maude); sister, Bonny (Ted) Powers of Eaton Rapids, MI, Debra (Dan) Loughan of Charlotte, MI; and her loved nieces and nephews and their families, Matthew Briggs, Heather Briggs, Tahya Briggs, Avy Briggs, Ayden Krokker, Riley Krokker, Maddox Krokker, Savannah Prince, Brad Prince, Tristen Prince, Gabrielle Bodel Wells, Jenn Bodo, Jordan (Brandon) Robison, Layla Robison, Gwen Robison, Kinsley Robison, Dakota Bodo, Zeraeha Bodo, Jessica Bodo, Wayne Haughton, Dominique Haughton, Logan Haughton. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Sandy Simpson and Lois Klumpp; and brother-in-law, Albert Simpson along with their families and a multitude of loved relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Bob and Joyce Bodell; niece, Michelle Marie; nephew, Jason Krokker; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John (Phyllis) Simpson, Max Simpson, Jayne Simpson, Marvel and LaMarr Weers and Ken Klupp.

Friends are encouraged to support Krystal’s family for services. Visitation was Friday, July 21, 2023, at Pray Funeral Home from 2 -4 p.m. and 6 -8 p.m. Funeral Services are Saturday, July 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Bryce Feighner officiating. In lieu of flowers, Krys requested contributions be made to SIREN/Eaton Shelter in Charlotte, Michigan. Friends are encouraged to support Krystal’s family by sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.

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Michael Henry Mosko of Eaton Rapids, passed away July 18, 2023, at the age of 78. Mike was born in Detroit, MI on April 20, 1945, to John and Helen Mosko. He would never pass up an opportunity to be outdoors. Some of his favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Bethel (Rodgers) Mosko of Eaton Rapids; daughter, Darlene (Cory) Monroe of Howell; brother, John (Kathy) Mosko of Mesick; grandchildren, Justin Taulbee, Victoria Tinsley, Dominick Tinsley; great-grandchild, Savannah Campbell. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jerry Mosko.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.

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James Earl Harding, went to be with his Lord on July 17, 2023, at the age of 76. James was born May 2, 1947, in Lansing, MI to Milford and Ann Marie (Elsenheimer) Harding. He was one of the original founders and Captain for Hamlin Township Fire Department and was also a volunteer for the City of Eaton Rapids Fire Department. James retired from Consumers Energy in 1996 after 30 years of service.

James is survived by his loving wife, Kerin (Beteau) Harding of Eaton Rapids; children, Todd (Salli) Harding of Eaton Rapids, Krista (Jason) Lipp of Mason; grandchildren, Jacob Lipp of Michigan, Rebecca (Brent Desgrange) Harding of Florida, Brendin (Ellie McGarry) Lipp of Eaton Rapids, Alexandra (Matthew Maurer) Harding of Eaton Rapids; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Lipp, Nolan Lipp and Oliver Jakeman; sister, Judith Hasenick of Arizona and several nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Milford and Naomi Harding; biological mother, Ann Marie Harding; sister, Nancy Rynard.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. For those desiring, memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.

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Kristine Marie Pohlman of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on June 8, 1948, in Ishpeming, MI, the daughter of Frederick and Audrey Pohlman. Kristine was raised in Eaton Rapids where she graduated from high school in the class of 1966. She worked for Eaton Stamping in her early years but spent much of her professional career as an apartment manager for senior living in Holt and Lansing, MI. She enjoyed a good romantic movie, working on puzzles or playing cribbage and online card games. Kristine was mostly proud of being a mother and of the wonderful men that her sons became.

She is survived by her sons, David (Claudia) Lynch, Chad (Kara) Getter; stepdaughter, Carrie (Rick) Brock; special friend, Ruth Bradley and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the McLaren Hospice or any substance abuse program in her name. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Donald Arthur DeLong Jr. of Eaton Rapids, passed away July 10, 2023, at the age of 85 surrounded by his family after a long illness. Donald was born in Lansing, MI on October 2, 1937, to Donald and Verla (Premoe) DeLong Sr. Donald retired from Eckrich after 29 years and worked as a Machine Repairman in the Navy for four years.
Donald is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Fuchs) DeLong of Eaton Rapids; children, Jeffrey (Barb) DeLong of Eaton Rapids, Laura (Scott) Church of Rossford, OH, Michael (Laura) DeLong of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Amanda (Rob) Dubois, Heather (Brandon Williams) DeLong, Ainslie (Allen) Mathews, Brittany (Christopher) McKinnon, Dustin (Stephanie Scherer) Dean, Sierra (Chris Segura) Church, Cody (Mable Henrick) Church, Joshua (Georggia) DeLong, Kyle (Chelsie) DeLong; brother, George (Marlene) DeLong of Lansing; 20 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, Memorial Contributions can be made to Eaton Rapids Athletic Boosters or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Donald Arthur DeLong Jr. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.

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Jay Alan Fink, beloved husband, father and papa, joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, the 10th of July 2023 at the age of 75.
Jay was born December 10, 1947 and has lived his entire life in Eaton Rapids. The son of a dairy farmer, Jay grew up raising and caring for cows and helping out on the family farm. He learned about life, work ethic, and the value of family from his father who was his hero. He spent time building a network of friends and neighbors that has lasted a lifetime. He enjoyed playing baseball for Eaton Rapids High School, continuing for many years playing on local softball leagues, coaching church softball, listening to the Tigers games, and of course, rooting on his beloved Spartans.
Jay was very entrepreneurial – at a young age he earned money from the cows he raised and sold. He proudly purchased his first car at 16, the first of many sweet rides with speakers in the back. Afterall, music was Jay’s passion. He was known to have had the best selection of 45s including his favorites: The Beach Boys and The Four Seasons.
Jay received his enlistment papers from Uncle Sam in 1968 and served in Korea during the Vietnam War. He was a patriot all his life and loved his country. After his tour, Jay returned to Eaton Rapids and began his 47-year career at Commercial Blueprint in Lansing.
Little did Jay know that on a blind date in 1969, he’d meet the love of his life. From that first date, he was smitten and married Beverly Bennett on June 25, 1971. As Bev would later recount, Jay was the spitting image of Robert Redford and so, as she puts it, “I really didn’t have a choice.” Together, they enjoyed a marriage of true friendship, laughter, and fun and raised three loving daughters who were his pride and joy.
He treated everyone he met as a friend. He filled his life with service to others, dispensing wisdom, good cheer, kindness and fun to everyone. The bank teller, the cashier, and always the salesperson would get an unsolicited dose of Jay’s charm. He had a gift of gab and loved hearing and sharing a good story. He never let a day go by without laughter and a hug. His kindness, sincere interest, and warmth touched everyone he met, and he will be greatly missed.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, June and Norman Fink. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly (Bennett) Fink; daughters, Rachelle (Jon) LoDuca, Kari (Jeff) Panse, and Stacey (Joe) Shemanski; his brothers, Dan (Sarah) Fink and Tom (Dianne) Hagren; his cherished nine grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church in Mason. The family will receive friends at the church starting at 10:00 a.m. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Roberta Helen Bunker passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 95, surrounded by her family and friends. Born November 20, 1927, one of thirteen children to Fred and Ruby Doxtador. Roberta “Bobbi” married Glenn Bunker on July 26, 1946. Together they had three sons; Daryl, Mike and Jeff who all preceded her in death. She and Glenn spent most of their summer weekends camping and fishing until his death in 1994. Following Glenn’s passing, Bobbi lived with her granddaughter, Melissa for several years until she started wintering with her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Chris, in Florida. Most recently, Bobbi was living with her granddaughter, Karen (Chad) in Allendale. Also preceding her in death were her parents and 11 siblings.
Bobbi worked several jobs. She candled eggs, worked as a cashier at the IGA Grocery Store and in the school cafeteria in Eaton Rapids. Most of all she was housewife and mother to her family. Bobbi loved to garden, walk, play cards, bunco and bake. She was also a talented artist who knitted afghans, crocheted doilies, and did adult coloring books. She loved when her grandchildren and extended family came over for dinner, birthdays and holidays.
Surviving are her daughters-in-law, Diana Bunker, Ronda Bunker, Christine Bunker; grandchildren, Culley (Miho) Bunker, Nickolas J. Bunker, Tracy “TJ” Bunker, Karen (Chad) Hurley, Melissa Bunker; greatgrandchildren, Regan, Hayven, Maysen, Michael, Kami, Briston; brother, Merwin (Jean) Doxtader as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Skinner Funeral Home Eaton Rapids. Family received friends for visitation one hour prior to the service. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community in Roberta’s name. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Keith Martin Gidner, 97, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Eaton Rapids. Keith was born June 3, 1926, in Charlotte, the son of Leon and Lulu (Srickland) Gidner. He lost his mother at age 14, and shortly after went to work on the neighbor’s farm. This instilled in Keith a strong work ethic from an early age. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1945. Keith married the love of his life, Ellen Anne Hartley on October 28, 1951, in Holt, and the two started their own family farm. Farming would play a central role in their life together, and Keith will forever be remembered as a humble farmer with a kind heart. He was extremely sociable, and his sharp wit endeared him to all he came across. In his later years, he and Ellen spent winters in Donna, TX, and enjoyed travel, and snowmobiling. He especially loved time spent with his grandchildren, often taking special trips together with them.
Keith is survived by his three children; David Gidner of Holt, Cindy (Gary) Sabo of Coopersville, MI, and Brian Gidner of Mancelona, MI; seven grandchildren, Jessica Gidner, Lindsay Gidner, Julia (Tyler) Maraskine, Jill (Blake) Hudak, Josie Sabo, Cody (Stephanie) Gidner, and Connor Gidner; seven great-grandchildren, Kayne, Furious, Xzayvier, Isabel, Justus, Sadie, and Owen; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Ellen Gidner; and his siblings, Eleanora Jarrett and Robert Gidner.
Friends are encouraged to support Keith’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was Thursday, July 13, 6-8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. Funeral services were Friday, July 14, 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home Charlotte with Pastor Jack Conklin officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Keith’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.