Obituaries

Mary Lynn Babb

Mary Lynn Babb

Jan 9, 2007

Mary Lynn Babb, age 30, of Osceola Township, near Evart, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Mary Lynn Anderson was born on June 4, 1976, in Big Rapids, MI, the daughter of Roger Anderson and Janie Boger. Mary was raised in the Evart area and attended Evart High School, graduating in 1994. In 1998, Mary...

Michael L. Mitchell, Sr.

Michael L. Mitchell, Sr.

Jan 2, 2007

Mike Mitchell Sr., 57, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 in Mt. Pleasant. Mike will be remembered for his courage, patience and good humor while fighting multiple sclerosis and a stroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Donald Henkes, Mikes good friend and spiritual advisor,...

Theresa M. Schafer

Theresa M. Schafer

Dec 29, 2006

Theresa Schafer, 75, of Beal City passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 at home, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at St. Joseph The Worker Church in Beal City with Father Thomas J. McNamara presiding. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at Lux Funeral...

Carroll O. Grandon

Carroll O. Grandon

Dec 26, 2006

Carroll O. Grandon, 91, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Robert Byrne presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Lux Funeral Home on Wednesday from...

Catherine A. Yuncker

Catherine A. Yuncker

Dec 26, 2006

Kitty Yuncker, 72, of Beal City passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at home, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m Friday, Dec. 29, at St. Joseph The Worker Church in Beal City with Father Thomas J. McNamara presiding. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with a luncheon immediately following at...

Blanche M. Schafer

Blanche M. Schafer

Dec 15, 2006

Blanche Schafer, 97, of Beal City passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at St. Joseph The Worker Church with Father Thomas J. McNamara presiding. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at Lux Funeral Home on...

Lois L. Billiau

Lois L. Billiau

Dec 14, 2006

Lois L. Billiau, 72, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 9, 1934, in Owosso, the daughter of Clarence and Loraine (Kuhns) Kesby. She was married to the late Jesse Billiau. Their seven surviving children are Alane (Brenda) Billiau of Alabama, Nancy (Ben) Robbins of Florida, Tina Smith...

Sheila Marie Artt

Sheila Marie Artt

Dec 13, 2006

Sheila Marie Artt, 50, of Harrison passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Cremation has taken place. No formal services are planned at this time.

Catherine M. Stevens

Catherine M. Stevens

Dec 10, 2006

Catherine M. Stevens, 55, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006 at Central Michigan Community Hospital Her memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Lux Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the service begins. Memorial contributions may be made to HATS (Humane Animal Treatment Society). Envelopes...

Fred E. Miller

Fred E. Miller

Dec 7, 2006

Fred Miller, 87, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant. He was born Feb. 11, 1919 in Broomfield Township, Isabella County, the son of Bert and Beatrice (Shenk) Miller. A life resident of Isabella County, Fred was employed at Michigan Chemical. He also worked at Ducommon Machine Shop for 15 years and spent seven...

Geraldine M. Zeneberg

Geraldine M. Zeneberg

Dec 3, 2006

Geraldine M. Zeneberg, 85, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Robert Byrne presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Lux Funeral Home on Tuesday from...

Elizabeth Lopez

Elizabeth Lopez

Dec 1, 2006

Elizabeth Lopez, 45, of Mt. Pleasant passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 at her home. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Lux Funeral Home with Father Thomas J. McNamara officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10...

Kenneth O. Skelton

Kenneth O. Skelton

Nov 23, 2006

Kenneth O. Skelton, 74, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at Lux Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor John Boley of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral...

Alder "Nannie" G. Mclellan

Alder "Nannie" G. Mclellan

Nov 20, 2006

Alder G. McLellan, 91, of Blanchard passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at the Wooden Rocker in Mt. Pleasant. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Lux Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Richardson of Chippewa Hills Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Decker Cemetery in Blanchard. Friends may call at the funeral home on...

Phyllis L. Boyer

Phyllis L. Boyer

Nov 8, 2006

Phyllis Boyer, 88, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Grand Rapids died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Tendercare in Mt. Pleasant with her family at her side. She fought a courageous battle with Alzheimers for six years. She was born February 12, 1918, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Ray and Mildred (Post) Squires. She had a wonderful childhood...

Betty Jean Purcey

Betty Jean Purcey

Oct 27, 2006

Betty Jean Purcey, 83, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Elton R. Huber

Elton R. Huber

Oct 25, 2006

Elton R. Huber, 84, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 at home. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lux Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Reith of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Lux Funeral Home on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and...

Eloise K. Ruddell

Eloise K. Ruddell

Oct 19, 2006

Eloise K. Ruddell, 92, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Flint passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was born July 7, 1914, in Sullivan County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Opal (Wence) McCracken. She married Burnell Ruddell in 1936. They moved to Flint where Eloise worked as a beautician. She also...

William W. Pashenee Jr.

William W. Pashenee Jr.

Oct 9, 2006

William Pashenee, 61, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Taylor passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at Lux Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Buchner of Rosebush United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation will take place following the ceremony. The family will receive friends on Thursday...

Sister John Baptist Schafer

Sister John Baptist Schafer

Oct 8, 2006

Sister John Baptist Schafer, 94, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Beal City passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at the Health Center on Marywood Campus in Grand Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 11, at the Dominican Chapel on Marywood. She will lie in-state beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the...