Obituaries

Mattie L. Cooper

Mattie L. Cooper

Jul 15, 2010

Mattie Cooper, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, and formerly of Sarasota, FL, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Central Michigan Community Hospital with her family by her side. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. The family is being served by Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. Mattie was born Feb. 20,...

James E. O'Brien

James E. O'Brien

Jul 14, 2010

Jim OBrien, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Rick Varner presiding. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home, 2300 S. Lincoln Rd., on Thursday from...

Karen Sanders

Karen Sanders

Jul 5, 2010

Karen Sanders, 66, of Lake Isabella, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010, at Woodland Hospice. Cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned. The family is being served by Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. Karen was born Oct. 19, 1943, in Detroit, the daughter of the late Jack and Vera (Vink) McKenna. She moved...

Virginia M. Bader

Virginia M. Bader

Jun 26, 2010

Virginia Bader, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Central Michigan Community Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski presiding. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery in Rosebush. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family...

Donald G. Soules

Donald G. Soules

Jun 26, 2010

Don Soules, 39, of Beal City and formerly of Mt. Morris, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 26, 2010, in Big Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church with Father David Jenuwine presiding. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...

Melvin Murphy

Melvin Murphy

Jun 23, 2010

Melvin Murphy, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family. His funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 28, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home, 2300 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, with Pastor Joe Wentworth of Central Assembly of God officiating. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends...

James S. Neal Sr.

James S. Neal Sr.

Jun 21, 2010

James Neal Sr., 65, of Stanwood and formerly of Grosse Ile, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010, at his home. His funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home, 2300 S. Lincoln Rd. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday one hour prior...

Donna M. Bullard

Donna M. Bullard

Jun 16, 2010

Donna Bullard, 72, of Shepherd, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at home with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church with Father Fred Kawka presiding. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home, 2300 S. Lincoln Rd.,...

James David Cybart

James David Cybart

Jun 2, 2010

James Cybart, 65, of Weidman, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. Cremation has taken place.

Richard M. Westbrook

Richard M. Westbrook

Jun 2, 2010

Richard M. Westbrook, 47, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at his residence. Rick was born on November 26, 1962 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of Richard and Elizabeth (Kenney) Westbrook. Rick attended South Bend Riley High School in South Bend, IN. He later attended St. Josephs College in Rennsaler, IN. After graduating from college...

Elizabeth "Liz" Leola Johnson

Elizabeth "Liz" Leola Johnson

May 26, 2010

Elizabeth L. Johnson, 58, of Blanchard passed away unexpected May 26, 2010 at home. No services are planned at this time. Elizabeth is survived by her four children, Norman Hilderbrand of Midland, Kimberly (George) Novak of Blanchard, Tamara Day of Haverhill, MA and Elizabeth Day of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emery and Frances Craven.

Josephine M. Hartung

Josephine M. Hartung

May 26, 2010

Josephine Hartung, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Woodland Hospice with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father David Jenuwine presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux...

Julianna "Julie" Pell

Julianna "Julie" Pell

May 25, 2010

Julianna Pell was born on April 10, 1921 in Alma the daughter of the late George and Laura (Amsbury) Hooper. She graduated from Alma High School and St. Louis Business College before marrying Thomas Pell in May of 1949. Julianna worked as a legal secretary for many years before being employed by Central Michigan University. In addition, her career as...

Russell Farden

Russell Farden

May 17, 2010

Russell C. Farden, 56, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Madison Heights passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Cremation has taken place.

Joseph Checchi Sr.

Joseph Checchi Sr.

May 17, 2010

Joseph E. Checchi Sr., 88, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place.

James M. Hall

James M. Hall

May 12, 2010

Hall, 53, of Winn, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family after a short battle with mantle cell lymphoma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at St. Leos Catholic Church in Winn with Father Fred Kawka presiding. Burial will be in St. Leos Cemetery. The family will...

Laverne Hutchinson

Laverne Hutchinson

May 12, 2010

LaVerne Hutchinson, 79, of Bear Lake, passed away at home with his loving wife of 56 years by his side. He was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Owosso, the son of the late Enos and Flora (Curtis) Hutchinson. He received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology from Ferris State College. He married Anna Genter in 1954 in Ludington. For 10...

Keitha M. "Kit" Beltinck

Keitha M. "Kit" Beltinck

May 3, 2010

Keitha Beltinck, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010, at Maplewood Assisted Living. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 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 Funeral Home, 2300 S....

Gaylord G. Golding Jr.

Gaylord G. Golding Jr.

May 3, 2010

Gaylord Gillis Golding, Jr., age 76, tragically died at home on May 3, 2010 following a long bout with his disability and illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne, children, Lynn and Gary, grandchildren Gary Jr., Gregory, Jamie (Logan) and his great-grandchildren; Christopher, Aubrianna, Gary III, Alyssa and Joshua. He was born May 23, 1933, in Windsor, Ontario,...

Eugene M. Schmall

Eugene M. Schmall

Apr 23, 2010

Eugene Schmall, 80, of Lake Isabella and formerly of Romeo, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Hospice. Envelopes are available at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home, 2300 S. Lincoln Rd. Eugene was born Nov. 4, 1929, in...