Obituaries

Mar 20, 2023

Steve Eastway, age 72, of Evart Michigan, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on March 20, 2023.

Steve was born October 10, 1950 to Jack and Joann Eastway. It is truly difficult to summarize the powerful impact Steve has had in his community and family with his faith in Christ and encouraging so...

Mar 17, 2023

Jane Campbell Sweeney, 71, died March 17, 2023 following a series of health challenges over the last few years.

Jane Sweeney had a larger than life personality and wicked sense of humor. She was the life of every party and loved to spend time with family and her many, many friends celebrating with food, drink and playing...

Mar 9, 2023

With a vibrant smile and a warm heart, Betty Jean Merrow lived a life rich in faith, family, and friends. Outgoing and generous, Betty welcomed each day as a gift and every person as a friend. Never one to dwell on life's hardships, Betty was determined to live life to the fullest....

Mar 6, 2023

Ruth Jussila, 97, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. 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 5, 2023

Eugene Flamand, 73, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by his family, at MyMichigan in Alma.  Eugene was born on May 10, 1949, in Manitowaning, Ontario Canada, son of the late Emerick and Julia (Jacko) Flamand.  He came to the United States when he was 17 years old and went to work for General...

Mar 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we want to share that Lory Ann Person-Fate went home, to find comfort in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Lory passed in the comfort of her home in Remus, MI, and was surrounded by her loved ones. At the young age of 58, and after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer, Lory decided...

Mar 4, 2023

Robert 'Bob' Mote, 84, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  Bob was born on September 3, 1938, son of the late John and Anna (Han) Mote in Lansing.  After graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served for almost five years.  He served in active duty in Norfolk, Virginia, on the USS Krishna....

Mar 2, 2023

"Each and every one of you has the power, the will and the capacity to make a difference in the world in which you live." - Harry Belafonte

Mary Catherine (Syoen) Hustoles was a woman of many dimensions.  Although certainly a wife, mother and homemaker, her life encompassed much more. Brought up in a family that devoted...

Feb 25, 2023

Margaret "Pat" Seyfried, 99, of New Bremen, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. She was born April 12, 1923, in Toledo, OH, daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Vultee) Rau. On September 4, 1948, she married Donald N. Seyfried and together they shared 72 years before his death on March 14,...

Feb 23, 2023

Laura Bolitho, 82, of Weidman, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant. Laura was born January 16, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. She married Russell Bolitho on February 29, 1964 and she resided in Roseville, raising her family. After they were old enough, she worked as a pre-school teacher in Roseville until retiring and...

Feb 22, 2023

Karen Raecke, 57, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. 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.

Feb 18, 2023

Virginia Elson, 94, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. 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.

Feb 18, 2023

Rose O'Brien, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the home of her daughter Debbie, after a 3-year battle with dementia. Rose was born October 25, 1930, in Belding, Michigan, daughter of the late David and Lottie (Thompson) Sower. She married Lawrence "Mike" O'Brien on May 6, 1950, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mt....

Feb 16, 2023

Patricia Frick, 63, of Midland, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Pattie was born on January 28, 1960, in Dearborn, daughter of Thomas and the late Joan (Graf) Clauss. She attended Divine Child Elementary in Dearborn and graduated high school from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School...

Feb 15, 2023

Kevin Hopkins, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. 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.

Feb 12, 2023

Joseph Ostyn, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. 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.

Feb 12, 2023

Our beloved Dr. Jerald (Jerry) Elbert Lounsbury at age 85, died peacefully at home on February 12, 2023. He was lovingly surrounded by family and friends in his last days of life. He was born as the first and only child to Charles and Veneda Lounsbury in Owosso Michigan on June 10, 1937. He met the gal who would...

Feb 10, 2023

Mary Phelps, 82, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. 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.

Feb 9, 2023

Joan Fleischman, 70, of Remus, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Joan was born January 3, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (McHugh) Duffy. At the age of 17 she enrolled in college. Two years later she married the love of her life, James Fleischman on September...

Feb 2, 2023

Richard Maliszewski, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. 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.