Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Robert Cook, affectionately known as Bob, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Deerfield Center in Deerfield Township, Isabella County, Michigan. Born on April 25, 1935, in Gratiot County, Michigan, Bob was the beloved son of the late Willard R. and Orpha L. (Easlick) Cook.

Bob graduated from Ithaca High...

Mar 22, 2025

Richard Lee (Doerr) Ramsey, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born April 24, 1948, in Isabella County, the son of the late Jack and Jean (Doerr) Ramsey. After graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in 1967, Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, when he received an honorable...

Mar 20, 2025

Ida Mae Rush, age 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan. Born on August 8, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the eldest daughter of the late Bruno August and Barbara Ann (LaBlanc) Persyn. She welcomed her younger siblings, Victor, Sylvia, Helena, Bruno, Bobby, Jimmy, Carolyn, and Donna. Her...

Mar 19, 2025

Travis Van Nguyen, aged 48, of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born on October 10, 1976, in Vietnam, he was the beloved son of The Van Nguyen and Luyen Thi Le. Travis moved to the United States in 1993 and completed his high school education in Arlington, Texas. In September 2000, he married Tanya Ong, with...

Mar 16, 2025

Mary Toni (Torres) Sorenson, age 78, of Mt. Pleasant and Elkton, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 26, 1947, in Elkton, Michigan, Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (DeHoyos) Torres. A proud graduate of Laker's High School, Class of 1965, Mary pursued...

Mar 10, 2025

Emma Fisher, aged 85, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Laurels in Mt. Pleasant. Born on June 12, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Elijah John and Luella (Brown) Fisher. Emma married Donald Ray Buckles in 1956 in Saginaw County, and he preceded her in death in 1984....

Mar 10, 2025

Dorothy Germain, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by her family. Born on March 18, 1933, in Rosebush, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Dora) Wentworth. One of 18 children, Dorothy was welcomed into the home by Mabel, Howard, Earl, Agnes,...

Mar 7, 2025

Capri McCarty, 40, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. 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.

Mar 2, 2025

William Brooks, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on his 41st wedding anniversary, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma. Born on January 8, 1937, in Isabella County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Loren and Dorothy (Judge) Brooks. William, known affectionately as Bill, was a graduate of Shepherd High School in 1955.

Feb 27, 2025

Rita Moline, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the eldest daughter of Leo and Edna Barz in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Rita is the cherished matriarch of the Moline family, who raised their family on Summerton Road in Clare for many years.

Rita's...

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara J. McDonald, aged 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Crestwood Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 17, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the cherished middle child of John and Cora (Hein) Render. Barb shared her childhood with her siblings, Robert and Ann.

She met her beloved husband,...

Feb 20, 2025

David J. Krcmarik, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stone Lodge Memory Care in Shepherd surrounded by family. Born on March 19, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Cyril Vincent and Anastasia Mary (Slamka) Krcmarik. David graduated from Maple Grove St. Michael's High School in 1968, where he...

Feb 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessica Marie Anderson, who left us on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 42. Jessica was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, and friend whose kindness, generosity, and vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Her warm smile, infectious laughter, and unwavering love will...

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Ellen Ames, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her 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.

Feb 11, 2025

David Bruce Kilmer, 47, a life-long Michigan resident, recently died of natural causes in his home in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He was born to Diane Hatcher Kilmer and J. Bruce Kilmer in Lansing, Michigan.

Music was always a joy to David and soothed his soul. He played both classical and electric guitar, as well as drums. He...

Feb 11, 2025

Neva Jean Cole, 96, of Weidman, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 10, 1928, daughter of the late Clayton and Edith (Foster) Miller. She received her adult education in Remus, graduating in 1971. Her marriage to Ernest Garrett was blessed with five children, Michael, Howard, Philip, Catherine, and...

Feb 7, 2025

Kathryn Davis, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Corewell Health Reed City Hospital with her husband by her side. 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.

Feb 7, 2025

Eldon Knight, 82, of Oil City, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare, Michigan. He was born January 2, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the son of Oscar McBride and Flossie Salters. He married Leona V. Lootens in Oil City on August 21, 1962. He was employed by Beard Oil and retired from D'Velco...

Feb 6, 2025

Sammy Joe Mears, 67, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. 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.

Feb 2, 2025

Marjorie (Marge) A. Gottschalk age 68 of Shepherd passed away on her 68th birthday, February 2, 2025, at the Laurels in Mount Pleasant with her family by her side. Marge was born February 2, 1957, in Bad Axe, Michigan. She was the first of four children born to Bernard and Florence (Goretski) Lasceski. She graduated from Kinde North Huron...