Obituaries

Apr 2, 2024

Joshua "Goose" Vida II, 3, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, after a battle with cancer in the warm embrace of his mother and father's arms, surrounded by his siblings, family, and friends. Goose was a beautiful, resilient, and bright little boy who loved his family so much. If he wasn't outside chasing his chickens and ducks, he was...

Apr 1, 2024

Antonio Arambula, 83, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.  Antonio was born on September 15, 1940, in Lansing, son of the late Ethan and Tenna (Thatia) Arambula.  He married Marie Spurbeck in 1982, in Lansing.  Antonio worked for North American Van Lines for more than 35...

Mar 29, 2024

Thomas Dame, 65, passed away on Friday, March 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.

Mar 23, 2024

Robert Bauman, 77, of Remus passed away on March 23, 2024, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant. Robert was born on July 7, 1946, in Wyandotte, MI, son of the late Julius and Beatrice (Snider) Bauman.  He graduated from Southgate High School.  After high school he went to work on the assembly line for Ford Motor Company.  He worked making...

Mar 23, 2024

Susan Welsh, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, after a long illness, at home with family by her side. She was born May 19, 1932, in Clare, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles Albert and Minnie (Larman) Storrs. She graduated from Clare High School. Her marriage to Keith Edward Welsh, on May 26, 1961, was...

Mar 23, 2024

Janice "Jan" Gross, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Isabella Medical Care Facility with her family by her side. Janice was born January 16, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, daughter of the late Bernard "Bud" and Marie (MacDonald) Gruss. After graduating from Beal City High School, Janice went on to Chic University of...

Mar 16, 2024

Cindy Diann Salem, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, was called to her heavenly home on March 16, 2024, after bravely contending with a long illness. She entered this life on June 23, 1951, in Lagrange, IN, the treasured daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Betty) Funk. Cindy's heart found its match in Jack Salem, whom she wed in...

Mar 12, 2024

Bob Hand, 86, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on April 29, 1937, son of Millard and Alta (Bailey) Hand. He graduated from Petoskey High School in 1956. That same year he enlisted in the Army serving his country as an MP in the 101 st...

Mar 12, 2024

1957 was a good time to be born.  It was a period of special cars, awesome music and a very special person.

Erin's parents were Elton and Evelyn Goffnett and her siblings were Eric, Ethel, and Erlene. Erin was born in Mt Pleasant and lived her whole life there.  She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in...

Mar 12, 2024

Beverly LaBounty, 82, of Weidman, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at home with her family by her side.  Beverly was born on August 8, 1941, in Benton Harbor, daughter of the late, William and Savannah (West) Green.  She married Edward LaBounty on February 17, 1960, in Benton Harbor, together their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Tamara...

Mar 8, 2024

David McDowell, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township with his family by his side. David was born May 21, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan. Son of the late Addison L. and Marion I. (Strait) McDowell, David was raised by his grandparents, Harry and Mabel Strait. After graduating from high...

Mar 5, 2024

Rose Forton, 95, a lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at home in the company of her family. Rose was born July 2, 1928, in Union Township of Isabella County, Michigan, daughter of the late Robert and Anna (O'Hara) Scully. A graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in 1947, she married Clifford Forton on September...

Mar 4, 2024

Ruth Frick passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at New Hope Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant, with her family by her side. She was 100. Ruth was born April 9, 1923, in Essen, Germany, daughter of the late Karl and Minnie (Diekotter) Hopp. She married John LaBrecque on October 4, 1941, in Flint, Michigan. After his death in 1990,...

Feb 18, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Irwin (Irv) Jacob Traines, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Irv passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2024, surrounded by the memories of a life richly lived. Irv was born May 5, 1930, in Bay City, Michigan, son of the late Benjamin and...

Feb 11, 2024

Brenda Johnson, 70, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side.  Brenda was born in Lakeview, MI, on July 10, 1953, daughter of the late Clyde and Arlene (Ward) Brown.  Brenda married the love of her life, Randall Johnson on June 10, 1988, in Mt. Pleasant. She was...

Feb 10, 2024

Jay Huber passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born June 5, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant to Duane and Anna Marie (Fox) Huber. He attended Sacred Heart Academy and graduated in 1975. Throughout his childhood, Jay enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting mushrooms, and working on the family farm. His strong work ethic started at a young age. It...

Feb 7, 2024

Virginia (Ginny) Wise, 73, of Saint Louis, Michigan, passed away on February 7, 2024, with all of her family by her side. Born on August 14, 1950, in Wyandotte MI. Virginia was known for her huge heart and love for her family. She had a sense of humor, was loyal and kind to all of those around her. Virginia...

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Ellen Janes, 91 of Mt. Pleasant, MI passed away February 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI.

She was born March 6th, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of James and Mary (O'Mara) Mullett. Mary Ellen attended St. Rita's Catholic School followed by the University of Detroit, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English.  When her...

Feb 1, 2024

Joni Lynn Boyd, of Dimondale, a pillar of love and compassion, graced this world with her presence on August 10, 1958, in Lansing, Michigan. On February 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, Joni peacefully embarked on her eternal journey. Her legacy of kindness, warmth, and unwavering love will forever remain in the...

Jan 30, 2024

Susan Easton-Raymond, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 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.