Obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Bonnie Carey, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her residence with family by her side. Bonnie was born November 28, 1932, the daughter of the late Ford C. and Grace E. (Hill) Ward. Her marriage to James Wentworth was blessed with seven children, James, Richard, Diane, David, Victoria, Jeffery, and Joseph. After working for...

Jul 30, 2024

Sandra Bork, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, July 30, at Green Acres Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant, with her children by her side.  Sandra was born on May 18, 1945, in New York City, daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla (Davidat) Hasiak.  She graduated from a New Jersey High School with the class of 1963 and...

Jul 29, 2024

On July 29, 2024, Charles Wentworth passed away in Midland, Michigan. Born October 2, 1937, in Rosebush, Michigan to Sylvester and Mable Wentworth, Charles, who went by Chuck led an extremely full and active life. From a young age, Chuck knew the value of hard work and owning your own business. Chuck owned and operated various businesses in the...

Jul 29, 2024

Patricia Rau, 90, of Beal City, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare. Pat was born June 10, 1934, in Shepherd, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel (Thorpe) Shanahan. She married Norman H. Rau on August 25, 1951, at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Beal City. She graduated from Shepherd High School...

Jul 29, 2024

Gregory Whitman, 57, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. 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.

Jul 22, 2024

Joe Myslivec, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Joe is survived by his wife, Pam Myslivec; children, Jared Myslivec of Washington, Kara (Matt) Henning of Petoskey, and Tyler Rhoades of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Drew and Harrison Henning; brother, Paul (Jackie) Myslivec of Anchorage, AK, niece, Brandy Myslivec of...

Jul 21, 2024

Gary Lynn Halladay, 81 of Reed City, passed away on July 21, 2024.

Gary was born on December 21, 1942, to Robert and Irene Halladay of Reed City.

After working many jobs, in automotive and body shops, Gary finally decided he wanted to own and operate his own business....

Jul 17, 2024

James Lee Hitpas, 67, passed away on July 17, 2024, at The Laurels nursing facility in Mt Pleasant, Michigan surrounded by his loving family as he made his passage to his Heavenly home.

"Jim" is survived by his two daughters, Emily Hitpas and Courtney Hitpas of Mt Pleasant, Michigan, the mother of his children, Tina Sawyer of...

Jul 17, 2024

Glenn Pasch, 83, of Beal City, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Glenn was born June 1, 1941, in Isabella County, Michigan, the son of the late Edward L. and Leona M. (Boge) Pasch. He graduated from Beal City High School. On August 11, 1962, Glenn married Sheila Mead at Sacred Heart...

Jul 14, 2024

Gary Lutes passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at home with his family by his side. He was 86. Gary was born August 9, 1937, in Alpena, Michigan, the eldest of nine children born to the late Guy Austin and June Jeanette (French) Lutes. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1956. During high school, he lettered in basketball...

Jul 14, 2024

Jeanette Marie Stock, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2024, at Woodland Hospice House. 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.

Jul 12, 2024

Carol Delena Smith, 87, of Shephard, MI, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Born on February 17, 1937, in Kevil, Kentucky, to Hugh Smith and Magdalene (Ramey) Gilkey, Carol was a beloved mother, caregiver, and minister.

In her lifetime, Carol touched the hearts of many with her caring nature and...

Jul 12, 2024

Penny Sue Peaney, 58, passed away Friday, June 12, 2024. 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.

Jul 11, 2024

Cynthia Floyd, 96, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Andahwod Senior Center. Her passing came 2 hours and 20 minutes prior to the passing of her son Dennis Vincent Kequom II, in the same room. Cindy was born September 25, 1927, in Rosebush, Michigan, daughter of the late Marvin Fisher and Dora Collins. Her marriage...

Jul 11, 2024

Dennis Vincent Kequom II, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Andahwod Senior Center. His passing came 2 hours and 20 minutes after the passing of his mother, Cynthia Floyd, in the same room. Vince was born October 14, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, son of Dennis Vincent and Cynthia (Fisher) Kequom. His marriage to Esther...

Jul 5, 2024

Sharon Marie (Stangle) Tilmann, 77, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, with her family by her side.  Sharon was born on August 15, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Judge) Stangle.  Sharon was a graduate of Central Michigan University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Arts...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert Curtiss, 82, of Beal City, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Schnepp Assisted Living in St. Louis. Bob was born September 9, 1941, in Edmore, Michigan, the son of the late Donald and Jessie (Arnold) Curtiss. During his school years, he was a Winn Rockets Hockey Club member. After graduating from Shepherd High School in 1959, Bob...

Jul 3, 2024

Michael Adam Thayer, 15, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Michael was born November 12, 2008, in Manistee County, Michigan, and was adopted by his parents, Daniel and Rachael Thayer, on August 20, 2012. He had just completed his freshman year at Mt. Pleasant High School. Michael was an animal lover and...

Jul 1, 2024

Tim Recker, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at his home. Tim was born June 28, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of the late Gerald Duane and Norma June (Roethlisberger) Recker. He attended school in Chippewa Hills and was employed by Morbark and Bear Truss before his recent retirement. He enjoyed smoking cigars and...

Jun 29, 2024

Joyce Grover Nicholson, age 86, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Crestwood Assisted Living. Joyce was born January 12, 1938, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Harpole) Grover. She was preceded in death by her sister Jean Gay (Grover) Stovall and brother Mark Grover. She is survived by her...