Lionel
Lionel H. Little
Lionel H. Little age 89, of Otsego, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at Life Care Center in Plainwell. He was born August 16, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana to William and Flo (Robinson) Little. During WWII he served his country in the US Army and was a recipient of the Purple Heart following wounds he received as a POW in Germany. Lionel was a taper operator for 40 years with Brown Company/James River until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
On September 1, 1945, in Jackson, he married Harriett D. Munson who survives. Lionel was a very loving husband and father. Also surviving are his children, Margery (Mike) Bird of Kalamazoo, Rodney (Cathy) Little of Mesick, Jim (Mary) Little of Otsego and Gregory (Glenda) Little of Gobles; nine grandchildren; and his siblings, Darrell (Eleanor) Little and Dolores (Ted) Pereza.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Howard, Jack, Leslie and Elmer; and his sister Beulah.
Cremation has taken place and burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Lionel may be made to the Otsego V.F.W. Post #3030.
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Sharon Decker Koperski - Schultz
February 4, 2014 at 8:05 pm
Greg and Glenda so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are being sent to your family. Hopefully the memories that you have will get you through the hard times to come. God Bless!
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Annette
February 5, 2014 at 11:02 am
To the Family.
I am sorry for the lost of your family member and dear friend. I have an encouraging message that I would like to share with you from God’s Word the Bible.
Like many people we all want to live and enjoy life with the ones we have lost to this aged-old-enemy death. Sadly, though because of health issues, injustice, crimes and old age we have to suffer the pain when ones fall asleep in death.
In the Bible at John 5:28,29 Christ Jesus states that all those in the memorial tombs (graves) will hear his voice and come out. These ones according to Psalm 37:11 will be resurrected right here on the earth.
The Bible also gives us comfort and hope at Revelation 21:3-5 which assures us that the day is soon to come in which our Heavenly Father is going to wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more.
I hope that after reading this that it will be of comfort to each of you.
To learn more as to why we die and what hope for our loved ones, please feel free to go to the website: jw.org.
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Peggy Little-Groth
February 7, 2014 at 1:56 pm
Aunt Harriet Mom and I send our prayers to you and the rest of the family. We haven’t seen much of you in the past years but we never forgot about you and the family.
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Sharon Bell
February 7, 2014 at 5:15 pm
Aunt Harriet and the rest of the family, prayers of comfort for all of you. Thankful you have many wonderful memories to keep him in your heart.
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Carol Little
February 7, 2014 at 5:24 pm
My Prayers and thoughts of peace to Aunt Harriet and all the family. May the Lord give you Peace as you share all your memories with each other.
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Christinne Westrich
February 7, 2014 at 7:53 pm
Aunt Harriet, I remember the time Mom (Dolores) and I visited a couple of years back, I’m glad we got the chance to make that short visit. I still have the rock you let me take from your flower bed. My condolences and prayers for you and the rest of your family.
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Ray Sisung (friend from Nates) Glenn and Marilyn' s in law!!
February 7, 2014 at 8:07 pm
To the family of Lionel;
I got to meet and talk with Lionel at Nates! What a super person he was to me! We enjoyed trying our solutions to world problems as well as sharing some local gossip! You and all of his friends are in my thoughts and prayers! Ray ( out law to the Ekey’s
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Ken & Margie Little
February 7, 2014 at 8:45 pm
Aunt Harriet & family, our deepest sympathy and prayers during this time of sorrow. Uncle Lionel will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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Ken & Margie Little
February 7, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Aunt Harriet. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and you family during this time off sorrow. Uncle Lionel will always hold a special place in our hearts with cherished memories.
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Dolores Pereza
February 7, 2014 at 10:13 pm
My deepest prayers and condolence to Harriett—Lionel was your partner, your friend, the father of your children , your confidant , your soul mate and the other half of your life for more than 68 years. I am so sorry for the sorrow that you are having to go through at this time.
He is not longer with you on this earth but you will always carry him with you in your heart..
To Margery (Mike) Bird , Rodney (Cathy) Little , Jim (Mary) Little and Gregory (Glenda) Little ; nine grandchildren you have lost your father, your example in life, your teacher about life, the person you could confide in, your friend and so much more. I am so sorry for this extreme loss and sorrow that you have to suffer at this time. May our Lord Bless you at this time and hold you all in his loving embrace and soften the sorrow that you are feeling at this time. May you carry him with you in your hearts forever.
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On September 1, 1945, in Jackson, he married Harriett D. Munson who survives. Lionel was a very loving husband and father. Also surviving are his children, Margery (Mike) Bird of Kalamazoo, Rodney (Cathy) Little of Mesick, Jim (Mary) Little of Otsego and Gregory (Glenda) Little of Gobles; nine grandchildren; and his siblings, Darrell (Eleanor) Little and Dolores (Ted) Pereza.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Howard, Jack, Leslie and Elmer; and his sister Beulah.
Cremation has taken place and burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Lionel may be made to the Otsego V.F.W. Post #3030.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Lionel H. Little
Condolence Messages
Sharon Decker Koperski - Schultz
February 4, 2014 at 8:05 pm
Greg and Glenda so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are being sent to your family. Hopefully the memories that you have will get you through the hard times to come. God Bless!
Reply
Annette
February 5, 2014 at 11:02 am
To the Family.
I am sorry for the lost of your family member and dear friend. I have an encouraging message that I would like to share with you from God’s Word the Bible.
Like many people we all want to live and enjoy life with the ones we have lost to this aged-old-enemy death. Sadly, though because of health issues, injustice, crimes and old age we have to suffer the pain when ones fall asleep in death.
In the Bible at John 5:28,29 Christ Jesus states that all those in the memorial tombs (graves) will hear his voice and come out. These ones according to Psalm 37:11 will be resurrected right here on the earth.
The Bible also gives us comfort and hope at Revelation 21:3-5 which assures us that the day is soon to come in which our Heavenly Father is going to wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more.
I hope that after reading this that it will be of comfort to each of you.
To learn more as to why we die and what hope for our loved ones, please feel free to go to the website: jw.org.
Reply
Peggy Little-Groth
February 7, 2014 at 1:56 pm
Aunt Harriet Mom and I send our prayers to you and the rest of the family. We haven’t seen much of you in the past years but we never forgot about you and the family.
Reply
Sharon Bell
February 7, 2014 at 5:15 pm
Aunt Harriet and the rest of the family, prayers of comfort for all of you. Thankful you have many wonderful memories to keep him in your heart.
Reply
Carol Little
February 7, 2014 at 5:24 pm
My Prayers and thoughts of peace to Aunt Harriet and all the family. May the Lord give you Peace as you share all your memories with each other.
Reply
Christinne Westrich
February 7, 2014 at 7:53 pm
Aunt Harriet, I remember the time Mom (Dolores) and I visited a couple of years back, I’m glad we got the chance to make that short visit. I still have the rock you let me take from your flower bed. My condolences and prayers for you and the rest of your family.
Reply
Ray Sisung (friend from Nates) Glenn and Marilyn' s in law!!
February 7, 2014 at 8:07 pm
To the family of Lionel;
I got to meet and talk with Lionel at Nates! What a super person he was to me! We enjoyed trying our solutions to world problems as well as sharing some local gossip! You and all of his friends are in my thoughts and prayers! Ray ( out law to the Ekey’s
Reply
Ken & Margie Little
February 7, 2014 at 8:45 pm
Aunt Harriet & family, our deepest sympathy and prayers during this time of sorrow. Uncle Lionel will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Reply
Ken & Margie Little
February 7, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Aunt Harriet. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and you family during this time off sorrow. Uncle Lionel will always hold a special place in our hearts with cherished memories.
Reply
Dolores Pereza
February 7, 2014 at 10:13 pm
My deepest prayers and condolence to Harriett—Lionel was your partner, your friend, the father of your children , your confidant , your soul mate and the other half of your life for more than 68 years. I am so sorry for the sorrow that you are having to go through at this time.
He is not longer with you on this earth but you will always carry him with you in your heart..
To Margery (Mike) Bird , Rodney (Cathy) Little , Jim (Mary) Little and Gregory (Glenda) Little ; nine grandchildren you have lost your father, your example in life, your teacher about life, the person you could confide in, your friend and so much more. I am so sorry for this extreme loss and sorrow that you have to suffer at this time. May our Lord Bless you at this time and hold you all in his loving embrace and soften the sorrow that you are feeling at this time. May you carry him with you in your hearts forever.
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