Kimberly Kay Schafer
Aug 17, 2026
Kimberly Kay Schafer, 65, passed away on August 17, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital. She leaves behind a legacy marked by love, dedication, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her. Born on May 28, 1961 to William and Florence (West) Phillips, Kim was the eldest of 4 children: Bernie, Carman, and Chad.
A graduate of Mt....
Frances Silverberg
Aug 14, 2026
Frances Silverberg, nee Weiner, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, in Vernon Hills, Illinois. She was born on May 18, 1932, in the small village of Sechov, Poland.
Frances had a beautiful childhood in Poland until the age of nine, when her life was forever changed by the Holocaust. She and her two younger sisters miraculously survived the...
Stephen Louis Zeien
Aug 10, 2026
Stephen Louis Zeien, 85, of Beal City, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 12, 1940, in Isabella County, to the late Edward and Helen (Hauck) Zeien. Steve was welcomed into a loving family by his older siblings, Joseph, William, and Frederick. In the years...
Kendall Eugene Cobb
Aug 9, 2026
Kendall Eugene Cobb, 82, known fondly to many as Ken, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, on January 19, 1944 to Kenneth and Jenny (Morey) Cobb. The eldest of 6, he welcomed his siblings into the home: Ronald, Donald, Bill, Linda and Chuck.
Ken graduated from Fowlerville High School with the class of...
Carol Ann Schneider
Aug 8, 2026
Carol Ann Schneider, née DeBoer, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 8, 2026. Born on August 28, 1948, in Kent County, Michigan, Carol led a remarkable life marked by dedication, resilience, and a deep love for her family.
A proud graduate of Central High School in Grand Rapids, Carol continued her education at Grand Rapids Community College, where she...
Barbara Ann Daniel
Aug 3, 2026
Barbara Ann Daniel passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, at her residence in Mt. Pleasant with her family by her side. Born on August 25, 1936, she was the eldest of 8 children born to Ivan and Agnes (Grove) Palmer. She welcomed her younger siblings: Jeannette, Dan, Patricia, Glenda, John, Rodney, and Roy. In the 89 years that...
Marla M. Henderson
Jul 30, 2026
Marla (Barnes) Henderson, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, surrounded by her caring nurses and staff at Medilodge of Mount Pleasant.
Marla was born to Earl and Martha (Bell) Barnes on April 27, 1940, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Marla graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1958 and married her high school sweetheart, Lance Fuller, on March 19, 1959....
Sally Jo Merrifield
Jul 30, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sally Jo Merrifield (née Langlois), who departed from this world on July 30, 2026, at the age of 72. Sally was born on November 1, 1953, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, to the late O'Neil and Audrey Langlois, and from the very beginning, she radiated warmth, kindness, and a steadfast devotion to those...
Douglas Michael Phillips
Jul 30, 2026
The world lost a vibrant spirit with the passing of Douglas Michael Phillips on July 30, 2026, just one day after his 65th birthday. Born on July 29, 1961, Douglas spent his life filling every day with laughter, camaraderie, and an irresistible passion for living, qualities that will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Douglas...
Merrie Jo Fortino
Jul 24, 2026
My name is Chuck Fortino. I am writing to announce the passing of my dear wife, Merrie Jo, who left us on July 24th of this year. We fell in love in high school in 1968. We were married in 1970. We have two children, Chuck and Julie. Chuck and his wife, Melanie, have two children, Miranda and Chas. Julie...
Ronald E. Peterson
Jul 16, 2026
Ronald E. Peterson passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital. Born on November 22, 1936, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Odette (Clark) Peterson.
Ronald graduated from Fairchild High School as part of the class of 1954 in Fairchild, WI. He continued his pursuit of education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, earning his...
Kelly Lynn Sowmick
Jul 14, 2026
Kelly Lynn Sowmick, 67, passed away on July 14, 2026, after a lifelong battle with kidney disease.
She was born on September 11, 1959, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to William "Bert" and Kathryn (Aldridge) Sewell.
Kelly spent much of her childhood traveling and was raised in Australia, where she developed a love of surfing. She was highly intelligent, a talented artist, and...
Michael Louis Fussman
Jul 10, 2026
Michael Louis Fussman, 78, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at Comfort Care Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant.
He was born on September 3, 1947, in Isabella County, Michigan, son of the late Joseph and Ida (Schafer) Fussman. He was the 5th of 9 children, joining his elder siblings, Jack, Larry, Pat, and Bill and his younger siblings, Tom, George, Steve,...
John "Robbie” Robison
Jul 9, 2026
Our dad, John “Robbie” Robison, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, after Alzheimer’s asked more of him—and of all of us—than any family should ever have to give. While our hearts are broken, we’re grateful his battle is finally over.
Dad was born in Detroit, Michigan, on Dec. 28, 1942, to Joseph and Jayne (Hayes) Robison.
Dad graduated from Mount Pleasant...
Jane Dennis Leahy
Jul 2, 2026
Jane Dennis Leahy, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Green Acres Assisted Living. She was 90.
She was born February 23, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late James O. and Ruth M. (Ryan) Dennis. She graduated from LASH High School in Zanesville in 1954. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Marietta...
Brent Patrick O'Neil
Jul 1, 2026
Brent Patrick O’Neil, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born on November 28, 1973, in Alma, Michigan, Brent grew into a man whose spirit was rooted in the outdoors, strengthened by family and friends, and enriched by the beauty of simple living.
A 1992 graduate of Beal City High School, Brent continued his education at MJ Murphy Beauty...
Michael David Campbell
Jun 26, 2026
Michael David Campbell, 71, of Shepherd, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at home with his family by his side.
He was born March 1, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. His parents, Joseph Arden and Patricia Rose (Fitzgerald) Campbell, had seven children: Joseph, William, Michael, Thomas, Timothy, Catherine, and Kevin.
He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1973, and on July 30,...
Roger Gladwin Bland
Jun 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Roger Gladwin Bland, born December 28, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. Roger is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathryn Poling Bland; his children, Mark Bland (Julia), Erin Bland Lyon (David); his brother and sister, John Bland and Mary Bland Ayers; his grandchildren, Joshua Lyon (Katherine), Jacob...
Jay William Ballinger
Jun 24, 2026
Jay William Ballinger, born on April 16, 1951, in Isabella County, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was 75 years old. His parents were Carl and Alta Lucille (Pohlman) Ballinger and they had five children: Barbara, Dean (who died as an infant), Jay, Bonnie, and Kim.
Jay’s journey began in Breckenridge, Michigan, where he...
Ruby Ruth Stanley
Jun 24, 2026
Ruby Ruth Stanley, born on May 26, 1934, in Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at Comfort Care Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. She was 92. She was a cherished mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth and compassion touched all who knew her.
Her parents were Clarence and Elizabeth (Watson) Vinton. They had 13 children: Thelma,...
