Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Curtiss, Elsie May (Petty) May 8, 2025
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Saturday May 17, 2025

          CURTISS

Elsie May Curtiss, age 67 of Lake Odessa,MI passed away on Thursday, May 8, 
2025.She was born on May 17, 1957, in Dickson, TN, the daughter of James and 
Angie (Gonzales) Petty.

She married Larry Curtiss on August 31, 1991, at West Berlin Wesleyan Church.

Elsie helped her husband run their farm. She attended West Berlin Wesleyan 
Church and was a former board member. She had a great sense of humor, was 
strong-willed and laser focused. She was a great organizer, loved Elvis and 
traveling, especially her trips to Alaska.She had a great big heart and would do 
everything for her grandchillren and children.

Elsie is survived by her loving husband of 33 years Larry Curtiss of Lake 
Odessa, Children Ricky James (Kerry Ann) Kirkendall of Halifax,MA, Willard Noel 
(Christy) Kirkendall III of Twin Lake,Mark Edward Kirkendall of Muskegon and 
Larry Ryan Curtiss (Kayla Burns) of Lake Odessa. Grandchildren Kyle Kahler, 
Curtis Kirkendall, Derek Kirkendall, Mark Kirkendall, Aaron Bower,Jayden Bower, 
Larry Ryker Curtiss and Lydia Raeann Curtiss. Great-Grandchildren Ezekiel 
Kirkendall and James Kirkendall. Brother Vincent "Tito' Earl Perry of TN. 
Stepmother Carol Anne Petty of  FL. Mother-in-law Carmen Curtiss of Lake Odessa. 
Stepsisters Beck (Mike) Hagmaier of FL and Debbie (Rick) Talley of TN and 
Sister-in-law Deborah (Paul) Talley of TN and Sister-in-law Deborah (Paul) 
Phillips of NY. Along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Billy Ray Petty and father-in-
law Larry Curtiss.
 
A Celebration of Elsie's life will be held at West Berlin Wesleyan Church on 
Tuesday, May 13th at 11:00 am with Pastors John Williams and Bart Denny 
officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm  at the 
Ebenezer Center located across from the church and Tuesday from 10-11 am at the 
church.Interment at Clarksville Cemetery.Those wishing may make memorial 
contributions to the Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness for Autism 
Program. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences 
may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com





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Clarksville, Cem.
Campbell Twp.,
Ionia,Mich.

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