Vivian Makley, age 84, of Woodland, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Vivian was born June 28, 1937 in Williamston to Kenneth and Evelyn Jean (McClelland) Ackley.  She married Vernon Makley on June 6, 1954, and they lived in the Woodland area their entire 67 years of marriage. Vivian worked all her life at several different places.  She loved her job at Michigan department of Social Service. She was a clerical supervisor for several years.  After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, Cooking and baking and hosting party's.

Vivian will be dearly missed by her; husband Vernon, children Danny (Rochelle) Makley, Rick (Patty) Makley and Tammy (Steve) Allerding, 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, siblings Phyllis (Ron) Fowler, Marv (Sharon) Ackley, Gary (Sharon) Ackley and Butch (Diana) Ackley, special sister in law Melva Shook,along with many nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Michael Makley, mother in law Genevieve Makley and father in law Guy Makley.

The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at both Woodlawn Meadows and Elara Caring Hospice for the excellent care they gave Vivian.

A Celebration of Vivian's Life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on June 4, 2022 at 1pm.

Memorial contributions can be given in Vivian's name to Elara Caring Hospice.

Jean Englerth passed peacefully to her heavenly home May 9, 2022, at 98 years old.

Born on August 9, 1923, Emma Jean Kinzler was the firstborn to Otto Edward and Beatrice (Garrett) Kinzler in Norma, North Dakota. She was born to teach. At a young age she began reading to her younger brothers and sister. As she grew older, her father had her leading Sunday School in his church. In her later years, she spent her summers traveling to churches and teaching Bible School.

Earning a degree in Early Education, she taught K-8 in North Dakota, in various one-room school houses that featured $100/month, a wood stove, but no electricity, bathroom, cafeteria, phone or janitor. Her classes received top honors in the district for many years. Jean earned her B.A. in Religious Education at Asbury College in Kentucky, the State where her mother was born. She also was ordained in the Methodist Church.

Jean married Phillip (Gorden) Englerth June 2, 1950 in Cogswell, ND, and they moved to Hastings shortly after for employment opportunities. While her teaching career spanned 35 years, Jean was a dedicated 2nd grade teacher for 23 years, most of them at Northeastern Elementary School. In addition, Jean spent decades serving Hope United Methodist Church as Sunday School teacher, and leading Vacation Bible School.

After retirement in 1983, Jean volunteered for Pennock Hospital, Love, Inc., and the Social Service Department of Hastings in the “Children’s Corner.” Jean and Gorden enjoyed camping and travel, including vacations to Hawaii and a tour of Europe. She and Gorden were Florida snowbirds, and while in Florida, she went to clowning school, and performed for many events.

Jean was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Gorden Englerth, her parents, and four siblings: Edward (Bea) Kinzler, Francis (Velma) Kinzler, Mable (Neil) Mulock, and Wallace (Betty) Kinzler.

She is remembered with love by her sons Edward (Pamela) Englerth, and Mark (Janet), Ed’s children Phillip, and Addie (Kyle) Lanterman and her great-grandchildren Skylar and Kylie Lanterman, and Mark’s children Erin, Kaitlyn, and Jessica Morgann.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Barry County Cares, Pennock Hospital, or the charity of one’s choice.

The family will receive visitors on Monday May 16, at Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings Michigan from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Daniels Funeral Home?Hastings, 1401 N Broadway, Hastings, MI.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home-Hastings, Hastings, MI. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for more information.