Obituaries

Janet Elaine Newman

Janet Elaine Newman

Dec 26, 2024

Janet Elaine Newman, 80, of Weidman, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Janet was born March 29, 1944, in Durand, Michigan, daughter of the late Max W. and Sophie M. (Waydak) Stock. A graduate of Durand High School in 1962, Janet earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Central Michigan University. Her marriage...

William Lavern Keiser

William Lavern Keiser

Dec 25, 2024

William Keiser, aged 68, of Shepherd, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his residence. Born on June 19, 1956, in Cheboygan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lyle Lavern and Leona Myrtle (Kirkpatrick) Keiser. William graduated from Shepherd High School in 1974 and went on to serve his country with distinction. He enlisted in the...

Donald V. Springstead

Donald V. Springstead

Dec 20, 2024

The family of Donald Vernard Springstead, 89, of Weidman, Michigan, is saddened to announce his passing on December 20th, 2024. His battle with serious health issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

Donald, fondly known as Don, was born to Vernard and Harriet (Reynolds) Springstead on August 21st, 1935, in...

Robert D. Hoffman

Robert D. Hoffman

Dec 20, 2024

Robert D. Hoffman, age 91, of Weidman, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at Crestwood Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant, surrounded by his family. Born on November 23, 1933, in Lake Orion, Michigan, he was the son of the late Reinhold and Anna (Smeltz) Hoffman. Bob was a proud graduate of Lake Orion High School. On May...

Terry Steven Poplawski

Terry Steven Poplawski

Dec 11, 2024

Terry Poplawski, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory, and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.

Clifford James Elliott

Clifford James Elliott

Dec 11, 2024

Clifford Elliott, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant, surrounded by his family. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.

Kenneth Dale Block

Kenneth Dale Block

Dec 11, 2024

Kenneth D. Block, age 72, of Beal City, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024. Born on September 7, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Ken was the beloved son of the late Richard Dale and Darlene A. (Carr) Block. A proud graduate of Beal City High School, class of 1971, Ken was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1972,...

Carl Franz Dast

Carl Franz Dast

Dec 6, 2024

Carl Franz Dast, 64, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of Robert and Mary (Diebel) Dast, Carl was born November 1, 1960, in Pigeon. He graduated from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School in 1979 and attended Delta College to become a mechanic...

Susan Marie Sandy

Susan Marie Sandy

Dec 6, 2024

Susan Sandy, 76, of Shepherd, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at home with her family by her side. Born on July 28, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph and Esther Irene (Halfmann) Scully. A 1966 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Sue married the love of her life, Dale Edward Sandy,...

Janice Kay Sutton

Janice Kay Sutton

Nov 25, 2024

Janice Kay Sutton, 62, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024.  Janice was born July 16, 1962, daughter to Max and Vera (Lorenz) Straus.  She married Robert Sutton on May 3, 1990.  Early in their marriage Janice and Bob traveled a bit, and one of their special places was the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. They eventually settled...

John Jacob Schaible

John Jacob Schaible

Nov 20, 2024

John J. Schaible, age 55 of Wixom, formerly of Warren, Weidman, and Howell, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his residence. Born January 9, 1969, in Detroit, he is the son of Harry O. and Cecilia A. Schaible. He has been a Principal Engineer (Systems Computer Analyst) for Comerica Bank in Auburn Hills since 2010. He was...

Nancy Pauline (Moore) Pisoni

Nancy Pauline (Moore) Pisoni

Nov 19, 2024

Nancy Pisoni, age 84, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at McLaren Central Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 11, 1940, in Chicago, IL, she was the cherished daughter of the late Murrell Eugene and Lorena Elizabeth (Weikel) Moore.

Nancy graduated from St. Francis Academy in Joliet, IL, in 1958,...

Wanda Jean Trembath

Wanda Jean Trembath

Nov 15, 2024

Wanda Jean Trembath, aged 72, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born on March 22, 1952, in Ionia, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Edward and Wilma Maxine (Dunwoody) Trembath. Wanda was a dedicated professional, having earned a Masters of Arts from Central Michigan University and becoming...

Steven Craig Mursch

Steven Craig Mursch

Nov 8, 2024

Steven Craig Mursch, aged 62, of Weidman and formerly of St. Helen, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his residence after an 18-month battle with cancer. Born on July 31, 1962, in Big Rapids, Michigan, Steven was the beloved son of Ralph and Janet (Baldwin) Mursch. He was lovingly raised by his mother Janet and stepfather Robert...

Daniel Richard O’Neil

Daniel Richard O’Neil

Nov 4, 2024

Daniel O'Neil, aged 69, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence. Born on January 31, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Reginek) O'Neil. Daniel was a dedicated criminal defense attorney at O'Neil and Lynch until his retirement in 2020. He was passionate about golf, hockey,...

Sandra Elaine Kyle

Sandra Elaine Kyle

Nov 1, 2024

Sandra Kyle, 80, of Lake, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at home with family by her side. She was born January 3, 1944, in New York, NY, daughter of the late Elwood Thomas and Ann Marie (Biber) Kyle Sr. She was welcomed into the home by her elder sister, Shirley. She later welcomed Elwood, Tracy, Donald, and Karen....

Reynolds Harvey Campbell

Reynolds Harvey Campbell

Oct 28, 2024

Reynolds H. "Reyn" Campbell, 87, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, in his century-old home where he and his family have resided for over 50 years.  He was born in Northville, Michigan on July 26, 1937, son of the late Robert Harvey and Ethel LaVera (Reynolds) Campbell, and spent his adolescent years in Berkley and Royal Oak. Reynolds served...

Marinus William Verwey

Marinus William Verwey

Oct 21, 2024

Marinus "Bill" Verwey, 91, of Rosebush, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at home with his family by his side. A Funeral Mass for Marinus will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, October 28, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Rosebush. Father Thomas McNamara will preside. Rite of Committal will be in St. Henry Cemetery followed by a...

Richard Scott Van Bonn

Richard Scott Van Bonn

Oct 16, 2024

Richard Van Bonn, 62, of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  Richard was born on April 3, 1962, in Livonia, MI, son of Shirlee (Wortley) Van Bonn and the late Harold Van Bonn.  Richard married Lisa Jankowsky on May 21, 1988, in Blanchard.  He worked for Delfield for over 30 years.  Richard enjoyed hunting, bowling, golfing, fishing,...

Douglas Recor Collins

Douglas Recor Collins

Oct 14, 2024

Douglas R. Collins passed away suddenly on October 14, 2024.  Per Doug's wishes, Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields. Doug suffered a heart attack while doing what he loved best: riding his bicycle in the countryside on a beautiful autumn day.   Despite the wonderful efforts of the physicians and staff at MyMichignan Medical Center-Alma, he was not able...