Obituaries

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...

Jan 21, 2025

Frederick Zeien, 85, of Beal City, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Fred was born July 15, 1939, in Isabella County, Michigan. He was the third of eight children born to the late Edward N. and Helen P. (Hauck) Zeien (Joseph, William, Fred, Steve, Herman, Teresa, Richard, and Gerald). After graduating from Beal...

Jan 17, 2025

Gerald Ellsworth II, 59, of Roger City, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Gerald was born May 26, 1965, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of Gerald I and Janet (Wilson) Ellsworth. He is preceded in death by his Father, Gerald Ellsworth I, and is survived by his mother, Janet Ellsworth of Alma, Dawn (Ellsworth) Saxton of Alma &...

Jan 15, 2025

Eugene Michael Moutsatson, known to many as Gene, passed away at the age of 81 on January 15, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. Born on July 7, 1943, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, Gene was the beloved son of the late James Demitrios and Evelyn (Hemma) Moutsatson. His family moved to Mt. Pleasant shortly after his...

Jan 10, 2025

Thomas Allan Binder, 65, of Knightdale, NC, formerly of Mount Pleasant, MI, passed away on January 10, 2025. Tom was born to Nelson and Eunice (Clabuesch) Binder in Pigeon, MI, on August 19, 1959. After graduating from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port (EPBP) High School in 1978, Tom attended Central Michigan University, where he studied Economics. While home from college, he attended...

Jan 8, 2025

Marvin Foster, 88, formerly of Taylor passed away peacefully on the morning of January 8, 2025.  He leaves behind his wife Mary, his sister Mary (Clyde) Holcomb, son Brent (Rhonda) Foster, daughter Kelli (Tom) Kilduff, son Chad (Jaime) Foster, 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by his parents Lindsey Foster and Margaret Fortier, his brothers Gordon...

Jan 6, 2025

Celeste Mead passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, 11 short days after her birth on December 26, 2024. She is the baby girl of Joshua Mead and Terri Heyder and little sister to Salem. Also surviving are her paternal grandparents, Bob and Linda Mead; maternal grandparents John (Melissa) Heyder and Angela Firman. A memorial service for Celeste will be...

Jan 4, 2025

Anna M. Wohlscheid, 93, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Anna was born November 29, 1931, in Beal City, Michigan, daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Bierschbach) Reihl. She graduated from Beal City High School in 1950 and on June 13, 1953, married the love of her life,...

Jan 3, 2025

Judy herself lovingly wrote the following. Today, we sadly said goodbye to Judith Lee Welsh, our Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandma, Grandma Judy, Grandma Horse, Grandma Watch, Grandma Slug, Grandma Moneybags, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, and friend. Judith L. Welsh, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, entered her eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Comfort Care Assisted Living in the presence...

Jan 2, 2025

Joan Aimee Kadler (Bradshaw, nee Rouquette), 96, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, died on January 2, 2025. Joan was born in Amesbury, England, in 1928. As a child, she lived in England and Egypt (her father, Colonel H. R. H. Rouquette, a career British military officer, served in both world wars). In the 1950s, Joan served in the British Foreign Service...

Jan 1, 2025

John (Jack) Sowle, 87, of Boyne City, formerly Mount Pleasant, peacefully passed away surrounded by his children on January 1, 2025.

Jack was born to the late Harold and Bernice Sowle in Mount Pleasant, MI on January 22, 1937.

In high school Jack met Judy Slattery, the love of his life. They spent over 60...

Dec 28, 2024

John Philip Warriner, 83, passed away on December 28, 2024, in Longmont, Colorado. Born on January 28, 1941, in Nyack, New York, John pursued a lifelong passion for science and education. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 1963 and went on to obtain a doctorate in chemistry from Loyola University of Chicago...

Dec 28, 2024

Clara Mae Quillen, aged 99, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 30, 1925, in Beal City, Michigan, Clara was the cherished daughter of the late Charles A. and Anna M. (Thielen) Schafer. A graduate of Beal City High School, Clara went on to marry...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.