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Gary Wayne Puryear

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Gary Wayne Puryear died peacefully on June 8, 2023 in hospice care at Emerson Hospital. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 5, 1944. He spent much of his childhood on the shores of Lake Michigan and on the farm with his grandparents near Manistee, Michigan. Gary graduated from Michigan State University in 1966 with a BA in Landscape Architecture, lit up the MSU field playing drums in the marching band, and met the love of his life Marcia. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1967 and was then stationed in Germany. Marcia joined him there until the two returned home and were married in 1970. After earning his Master’s Degree as well, Gary became an accomplished landscape architect and contributed to projects around New England, including the Franklin Park Zoo. Throughout much of his career he was a civilian with the Army Corps of Engineers and traveled New England strengthening environmental safety on army bases and training soldiers, until he retired in 2004 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He and Marcia raised their family in Concord, MA, and loved to take family trips, skiing out west or traveling internationally. Gary always connected with the sights and smells of the coast, spending summers in Rockport in the post and beam seaside house that he built, and over the last 15 years relaxing in the quiet beauty of Grey Gables in Bourne, MA. From participating in Revolutionary War reenactments with the Concord Minutemen (and serving as Captain), to being a Boy Scout troop leader, to placing flags at the National Cemetery, he was an active member of his community who loved time well spent in everyday celebration with family and friends. He adored his grandchildren and loved to teach them skills in the kitchen while making good food. Gary loved a good story and a good laugh, drew joy from listening to Jimmy Buffet and cooking up lobster for family, and livened up each space he entered.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia Puryear; daughter, Kristen Puryear (Sean Donohue); son, Corey Puryear (Wendy); grandchildren, Maeve, Ellia, Morgan, and Carson; sister, Penelope VanDam (David); brother, Jeffrey Puryear (Myriam Waiser); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation was held at Concord Funeral Home (74 Belknap St., Concord) on Friday, June 16 from 2-5 p.m. A wake has also been organized by Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home (40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne) on Sunday, June 18 from 2-3 p.m. with a service from 3-4 p.m., to be followed by a reception at the Puryear’s house in Bourne. Burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, June 19 at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Ma.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Gary’s name to the Bourne VFW at 180 Shore Rd., Bourne, MA 02532. For directions and online condolences please visit www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com.

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Dee Terry DePue

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Dee Terry DePue, a man who always wanted it done his way, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Terry, 85, was born on January 31, 1938, in Charlotte, the son of Gerald and Helen (Larke) DePue. Upon graduating from high school, Terry worked for a few different companies before settling in at Oldsmobile where he worked on the Line as a Painter until his retirement. On September 15, 1976, Terry married Paulette Wildt and started their legacy together. In his younger years Terry loved to help his father out on the farm. Farming was a big passion for Terry. Most people in the Charlotte, Nashville, and Vermontville area know that Terry was a big fan of the Stanton Auctions and tried not to miss any. Terry was a collector of anything that could be collected, and his pride and joy was his baseball collection. You could also find Terry out working in his vegetable gardens or mowing his lawn, he loved being outside. Terry had a love for animals, he was always willing to help any stray cats that got dropped off on the property. His biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with his wonderful family that he loved.
Terry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Paulette; children, Terry (Larry) Morrison, Darla (Mike) Limmer, Robin (Robert) Osenbaugh, Billie Joe (Richie) Powers, and Robert (Sandra) Wehr; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Linda (Phil) Austin; lifelong friend, Larry Gearhart. He was predeceased by his parents; and sons, John DePue and Steven Wehr.
Friends are encouraged to support Terry’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. A Celebration of Life for Terry will take place later this summer at the family farm. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to any local humane society. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Betty Lou Wells

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Betty Lou Wells, born December 30, 1953, died May 29, 2023. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

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Lesley Dean Emard

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Lesley Dean Emard, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born May 14, 1945, in Marquette, Michigan the son of Roy and Clarion (Loveless) Emard. Les graduated from Springport High School in 1964. Soon after graduation he served his country in the United States Navy. Everyone who knew Les could tell you that his life revolved around music. He had a passion for bluegrass music and could play and sing just about any song you could imagine. He was extremely talented on the guitar and loved entertaining others. He played with the Hallway Pickers for years and later in life joined The Ovations. Les loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time picking and singing together.
Les is survived by his siblings: Raymond Emard of Thorp, Wisconsin; Lois (Ken) Granger of Newago; Michigan, Dan (Vonda) Emard of Battle Creek; great granddaughter, Annie Haeck; numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Stella; five brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rice Creek Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Les’s honor to the American Cancer Society.
To view Les’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.

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Martha Mae Frey

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Martha Mae Frey, 86, a caring and loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died on Friday, June 9, 2023, at her home. Martha was born on October 22, 1936, in Charlotte, the daughter of Cleve and Venus (Towe) Harmon. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1954. It was in school where she met Wayne Frey, and on June 16, 1956, the couple began their love story. She devoted her life to the Lord and was an active member of Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, the same church where she and Wayne were married. Martha was a proud homemaker working on the farm alongside her husband and lifelong companion Wayne. In her younger years she worked as a Clerk at Revco Drug Store, Carter’s IGA and also as a PTA volunteer at Parkview Elementary School. Her pride and joy in life was being a mother. Martha made delicious meals for her family from scratch and was known for her scrumptious pies. Martha was very active as a 4-H leader, she oversaw the float making and one year her float was crowned 1st place.
Martha’s hobbies included working in her flower gardens, reading, playing cards, enjoying concerts at Shipshewana, and traveling. Every summer the family would always take a trip away from the farm. In 1976 rented a popup trailer and hit the road for Disney World, a trip that was an experience with five people in one little trailer. They also rented cabins in Northern Michigan. In recent years Martha and Wayne wintered in Florida. Above all Martha adored her time spent with her family and the home that she and Wayne built on the farm.
Martha is survived by her husband of 66 years, Wayne; children, Mark (Rhonda) Frey, Cathy Frey, William Frey, Michael (Mary) Frey; grandchildren, Christine (John) Westfall, Elizabeth (Jacob) Smith, James Frey, Amanda Morris, Stacy Morris, and Andrew Morris; great-grandchildren, John Bennett Westfall IV, and Hazel Joyce Westfall. She was predeceased by her parents; and siblings, Lawrence, Gertrude, Dora, Bessie, Robert, Florence, Richard, and Mary.
Friends are encouraged to support Martha’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte. A Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jack Conklin officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. 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 Martha’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church or Eaton Area Senior Center. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Jeri Allan

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Jeri Allan passed away peacefully at Sparrow Hospital on June 11, 2023, while holding the hand of her beloved husband. Born on February 4,1954, she married her high school sweetheart, K.C. Allan in 1976 who was a faithful companion and loving husband for 46 years. Jeri channeled her love of reading into a fulfilling career serving as the Olivet High School Librarian. She enjoyed spending time in nature and taking walks around her pond.
Jeri is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Carolyn (Baldwin) Natusch. She is survived by her husband, K.C. Allan; daughters, Amber (David) Stiles, Bridget (Jeff) Boucher, Elizabeth (Jacob) DeMott; grandsons, Calum and Bryson Stiles; brother, David (Sandy) Natusch; sister, Joelyn (Lee Yonker) Aitken and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering was held Friday, June 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Pawsibilities of Olivet. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.

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Ray Lawrence

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Ray Lawrence of Charlotte, Michigan, departed his life on earth on January 10, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. His life on earth began November 18, 1934, in Miami, Florida.
A celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 12 p.m. at the Center Eaton Community Center, 2093 Narrow Lake Road, Charlotte, MI, 48813. The family received friends on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. just prior to the service at the Center Eaton Community Center. Burial will follow in the Center Eaton Cemetery.
To view Ray’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.

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Betty Ann Cartwright

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Betty Ann Cartwright, aged 93, died peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, after suffering a stroke. Betty was born Betty Ann Sophia Hulsmeyer on August 15, 1929, in Sidney, Ohio, to Silas and Eva Amalia (Metz) Hulsmeyer. She grew up in Anna, Ohio, and graduated from Anna High School in 1947. She married Charles Hugh Cartwright of Sidney, Ohio, on May 1, 1949. She and Chuck moved around for several years while he served in the Air Force before finally settling in Eaton Rapids, MI, in 1957. They spent the remainder of their 73-year marriage building their lives and raising their family in the Eaton Rapids community.
Betty was an accomplished seamstress and worked for Laura’s in Eaton Rapids for nearly a decade doing alterations. She also did work for individuals in the community as well as her family, including altering several of her granddaughters’ wedding dresses. Later, Betty sold Avon for more than 30 years, and she loved the connections it gave her to her friends and neighbors. She was an avid gardener, an enthusiastic fan of Spartan football and basketball, a loyal follower of Detroit Tigers baseball, and a devoted viewer of TV’s “Survivor.” Above all, Betty loved her family and friends.
After her husband Chuck died last year, she made the difficult decision to leave her home and move to StoryPoint Independent Senior Living in Rockford, MI. She quickly made many new and dear friends, and she eagerly joined in on a wide variety of activities, like cardio drumming, yoga, and balance class. Most days, you could find her playing game after game of euchre with anyone who would join her.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Lori (Eric) Maxey of Grand Rapids; her son, Bruce (Deb) Cartwright of Littleton, Colorado; her son-in-law, Andrew Curtin of North Yarmouth, Maine; her daughter-in-law, Peggy (Larry “Doc”) Mueller of Mason; her sister, Donna (Jim) Cowperthwaite of Cincinnati, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cartwright; her daughter, Cynthia Cartwright; her son, Craig Cartwright; and seven siblings.
A memorial service for Betty will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church at 600 S. Main St. in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, with a visitation from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., a celebration of life service beginning at 4 p.m., and a reception to follow. If you would like to honor Betty’s life with a donation, please consider contributing to the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids or the Eaton Rapids Senior Center.

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Lois Marie Sensat

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Lois Marie Sensat of Charlotte, a handywoman that could fix many things around the house, died June 5, 2023, at the age of 68. Lois was born August 31, 1954, in Lansing to Irvin and Joyce (Parks) Covell. She liked to stay busy, so was always doing things like crocheting, gardening, playing on the computer (especially Solitaire), taking road trips, watching her favorite TV shows, and finding the flaws in movies. She worked at GM for 30 years before she retired in 2007. Independent, head-strong, and funny are some of the words her family used to describe her.
Lois is survived by her children, Ricky (Corie) Parker, Donna Aeder, and Jennifer (Matthew) Hilton; nine grandchildren, Courtney, Sean, Aryan, Bazyli, Ѐamonn, Brittany, Dakota, Ryen, and Kaylee; three great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Eli, and Bryer; and her sister, Mary Jo Covell. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends are encouraged to support Lois’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was Thursday, June 8, 2023, 4-6:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with funeral services following at 6:00 p.m. 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 Lois’ tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, memorial contributions are suggested to the family to help with final expenses. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Nancy Gloria Mayhew

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Nancy Gloria Mayhew, 89, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Charlotte. Nancy was born October 17, 1933, in St. Clair Shores, MI, the daughter of Sicilian-born Giuseppe and Pietrina Galatioto. She graduated from St. Clair Shores High School before going to work in Detroit for Ma Bell Telephone Company. She soon met the love of her life, Donald Lee Mayhew, upon his return from service in the Korean Conflict. Nancy and Don married on August 6, 1955, in St. Clair Shores and raised two daughters. They soon moved to Charlotte, where Nancy went to work as a receptionist in the original Hayes Green Beach Hospital and a few years as a teacher’s assistant at West Windsor school. She then worked several years as an ad designer for the Charlotte Shopping Guide, before settling into her final career as a Para Pro with the Charlotte Public Schools. She worked at both Galewood and Parkview before her retirement. She and Don enjoyed travel in retirement and were lifetime members of the Eaton Area Senior Center. They took many memorable trips, including one to Hawaii. They enjoyed summers on Duck Lake and winters at Anna Maria Island, FL. Nancy especially loved time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who often visited in at the lake and in Florida.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Pamela Wiener and Julie (Larry) Kramer; seven grandchildren, Sam (Ali) Wiener, Traci (Evan) Jones, Molly (Jake) Miller, Jake (Katie) Kramer, Becky (Zach) Gilliland, Ben (Laurel Burgam) Wiener, and Nick (Sydney) Wiener; ten great-grandchildren, Miles, Blake, Judah, Delaney, Madeline, Andrew, Keira, Emilia, August, and Ethan; brother, Joe (Karen) Gale; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Donald Mayhew in 2010; and her siblings and siblings-in-law, Sam and Marie Galatioto, Concetta and Kenny Kendall, Felix and Yvonne Gale, Sebastian Galatioto, Josephine and Sabby Portuesi, and Delores and Joe Bezel.
Friends are encouraged to support Nancy’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Pray Funeral Home with Laura Cooper celebrating. Interment will take place in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. 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 Nancy’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Eaton Area Senior Center or Eaton Community Palliative Care. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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