Obituaries

Barbara M. Snyder

Barbara M. Snyder

Aug 21, 2012

Barbara Snyder, 66, of Weidman, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at home. She was born July 31, 1946, in Pontiac, daughter of the late Owen and Angelique (Ouelette) Weddle. She married Dr. Faris Atchoo on September 23, 2000, in Pontiac. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading, dancing, and most of all, spending time with her family. Barb is...

Rebecca S. Griffiths

Rebecca S. Griffiths

Aug 19, 2012

Rebecca S. Griffiths, 58, of St. Louis passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Pine River Healthcare Center. No arrangements are planned at this time.

James P. Quillen

James P. Quillen

Aug 14, 2012

Quillen, 72, of Pewamo and formerly of Mt. Pleasant passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family...

Alice Irene Hill

Alice Irene Hill

Aug 13, 2012

Alice I. Hill, 80, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Harrison passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home, 2300 S. Lincoln Rd. with Pastor Jodie Stehouwer officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Daniel Lee Stalter

Daniel Lee Stalter

Aug 1, 2012

Daniel Lee Stalter was a man who truly had the gift of laughter. He was a talented storyteller, and loved both hearing and telling jokes. No matter where he was, Dan effortlessly brightened the lives of those around him. His happy smile, his infectious laughter, and his enthusiasm for life will be forever remembered and missed by the countless people...

Ralph J. Baughman

Ralph J. Baughman

Jul 30, 2012

All who knew Ralph Baughman would agree that he put the spice into life. He was both fun loving and serious at the same time, which often made it impossible to know whether he was being serious or pulling your leg. Ralph was also a kid at heart who lived out his wildest dreams as a father through the children...

Myra Elden

Myra Elden

Jul 29, 2012

Myra Elden, born Miroslowa Frackiewicz in Poland to Joseph and Adela Frackiewicz, died peacefully surrounded by her family. She is survived by Krysia Gronowski (Waldek) and nephews, Mark (Margaret) and Christopher (Alicia) and their children; Lucia Elden (Barry Alford) and sons, Richard and Frank Doherty; Eve Elden (Dan Forcier); Henry G. Elden and sons, Luke and Maximus; and Jacquelyn Smith...

Rose Evelyn Spivey

Rose Evelyn Spivey

Jul 20, 2012

Rose Evelyn (Martin) Spivey, 62 of Manistee and longtime Cadillac resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 20, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 28, 2012 at 3 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 8389 S. 39 Mile Rd. Cadillac, MI 49601. Rose was born...

Joel D. Welty

Joel D. Welty

Jul 15, 2012

Joel D. Welty, 85, of Blanchard passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at McLaren Central Michigan. Cremation has taken place and no arrangements are planned at this time.

Martha A. Gruss

Martha A. Gruss

Jul 7, 2012

Through the life of Martha Gruss we are reminded that happiness is not found in the accumulation of wealth or in the accolades given by our peers, but that true joy is found in deeply loving those around us. A woman who was content in all things, she experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer,...

Carl Christian Straus

Carl Christian Straus

Jun 25, 2012

When reflecting on the life of Carl Straus, it is easy to see the enormous impact he made in the lives of those around him. He was a man of great character - an honest and hardworking businessman, devoted family man, and servant of the Lord he loved. Carl was an outstanding member of the community he called home throughout...

Teresa Kanjuparamban

Teresa Kanjuparamban

Jun 7, 2012

Kind and gentle, thoughtful and caring often described Teresa Kanjuparamban. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she experienced the love of two countries within her heart. Teresa's daily life was encircled by her devout Catholic faith. She adored her granddaughters, and through generosity of heart, she gave freely to those she loved. Born in Kerala, India on October 22, 1937,...

Susan L. Smith

Susan L. Smith

Jun 6, 2012

Susan Smith, 64, of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at home. No formal services are planned.

Granville D. Smith

Granville D. Smith

Jun 5, 2012

Granville Smith, 73, of Shepherd and formerly of Detroit, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Woodland Hospice. His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with his sister, Carol Smith officiating. His ashes will be interred at Chippewa Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Hospice....

Elizabeth L. Mullet

Elizabeth L. Mullet

Jun 4, 2012

The year was 1919, and Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States. The 18th amendment to the constitution was established prohibiting the sale of alcohol on U.S. soil, the dial telephone was introduced, and the pogo stick was the toy of choice of the neighborhood children everywhere. Following the end of World War I, Americans were looking...

Marykaye Murphy

Marykaye Murphy

Jun 2, 2012

Always full of life, Marykaye Murphy was so loveable and amusing one couldnt help but love her. Her family and friends meant everything to her, and she enjoyed spending time with them all. Her sincere enthusiasm for and honest approach to life was contagious and it increased the lives of everyone around her. Those Marykaye leaves behind will consider themselves...

Michael Francis Bollman

Michael Francis Bollman

Jun 1, 2012

All who knew Michael Bollman would agree that he put the zing into life. He was so vibrant and full of life, a man who took not even one moment for granted. Mike was well respected in his career and accomplished so much of which to be proud, yet he was a humble man whose greatest joy was found in...

Laverne K. Baker

Laverne K. Baker

May 22, 2012

Although LaVerne Baker found so many things to enrich his life through the years, there was nothing more near and dear to his heart than the family he adored. He was an outgoing and compassionate man with a warm demeanor that drew others near with ease. LaVerne was blessed to spend the best years of his life with his true...

Wesley C. Vorac

Wesley C. Vorac

May 21, 2012

Wesley C. Vorac, 87, of Clare, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Tendercare of Clare. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Leroy Baker

Leroy Baker

May 10, 2012

Leroy Baker, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012, at home. No services are planned.