Obituaries

Aug 19, 2022

Joseph Kowtko, 92, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at home.  Joseph was born July 30, 1930, son of the late Wasil and Sophie (Swartz) Kowtko, in Morgan, PA.  Per Joseph's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be celebrated on a later date.  Joseph is survived by his wife, Shirley; children,...

Aug 16, 2022

Gene Battjes, 99, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on August 16, 2022, at Green Acres Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant, just three months shy of her 100 th birthday.  Gene was born on November 16, 1922, daughter of the late Walter and Beryl (Briggs) Tucker in Blanchard. She graduated high school in Grand Rapids in 1940. Gene attended Butterworth...

Aug 16, 2022

John Hollingsworth, 67, passed away on August 16, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Aug 15, 2022

Thomas John Sullivan, 36 of Mt. Pleasant passed away suddenly in his sleep on August 15 with his most loyal canine companion Frank by his side. Tom is survived by his parents Tom and Judi Sullivan and his beloved sister and brother-in-law Shannon Rose Sullivan and Nick Kilpela. Tom was known by many and had so very many endearing...

Aug 10, 2022

Richard Earl, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at his home. Richard was born November 12, 1939, in Isabella County, Michigan, son of the late Willis Kenneth and Evelyn Mary (Rademacher) Earl. Richard was a 1958 graduate of Beal City High School, he married Janet Irene Schafer on April 4, 1959, at St. Leo's Catholic...

Aug 9, 2022

"All this exercise—all this time—killed by stoppage!" -Mike Moilanen (near-to-last words)

Former Rosebush school teacher and Ultra-Marathon Man: Michael Wayne Moilanen (76), passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2022 after a short illness. He was at home in Romulus, Michigan, with his daughter by his side. For 23 years, Mike Moilanen was not only one of the...

Aug 3, 2022

Olivia Jackson, 67, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Woodland Hospice House.  Per Olivia's wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 23, at 11 am, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.  Olivia was born on November...

Aug 3, 2022

Colette Harris, 58, passed away on August 3, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Aug 1, 2022

Linda Kay Dielman, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away early Monday morning, August 1, 2022, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital. Linda was born May 26, 1951, in Ionia, Michigan, daughter of Eunice Billie (Imus) Lyon and William Porter Lyon. Linda married Everett Arthur Dielman Jr. in Mt. Pleasant on January 1, 1998, at St. John's Episcopal Church. Linda...

Jul 29, 2022

Irene Garcia, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home. Irene was born January 5, 1954, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Emilio V. and Vicenta R. (Rodriguez) Lopez. She married Roland Garcia August 24, 1973, in Lubbock, TX. She was employed by the Soaring Eagle Casino as a security guard, and she...

Jul 28, 2022

Jack Voisin, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland.  His funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Deacon Jim Damitio officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Lincoln Reception Center (attached to the funeral...

Jul 26, 2022

James Rondy, 71, of Remus, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at McLaren Bay Regional. He was born November 10, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Donald and Shirley (Sullivan) Rondy. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1968, James married Cheryl Gimmey on April 12, 1969, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as the first wedding...

Jul 24, 2022

Jeff France, 70, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.  Jeff was born February 15, 1952, in Midland, son of the late Clyde and Marilyn (Miller) France.  Jeff married the love of his life Brenda Nestle, on February 18, 1972, in Midland, just before serving his country in the Army from 1972...

Jul 24, 2022

Rita VanOver, 60, passed away on July 24, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Jul 22, 2022

Electa Brown, 75, passed away on July 22, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Jul 21, 2022

James Bowen, 84, passed away on July 21, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Jul 17, 2022

Rick Vodicka, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at My MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma.  Rick was born on November 10, 1956, son of the late Robert and Billie (Whaley) Vodicka, in Mt. Pleasant.  He graduated with the high school class of 1974, in Shepherd, Mi.  Rick worked for Prudential Insurance Agency in Mt....

Jul 17, 2022

Dane Bjerke passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at University of Michigan Medical Center with his family by his side. He was four days shy of his 48 th birthday. Dane was born July 21, 1974, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was the eldest child born to Terry Duane and Jean Ann (Zon) Bjerke. He would later welcome his...

Jul 16, 2022

Elaine Poindexter, 94, passed away on July 16, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Jul 12, 2022

Arnold (Arnie) Leroy Thompson Jr. 88 Passed away at home on July 12, 2022, with his wife and children by his side. He was born in Farwell, MI to Arnold and Oleta (Pulcifer) Thompson on Feb 11, 1934. Arnold married his beloved wife Norma (Hilton) in Greenville, MI on August 21, 1954. He was baptized as one of Jehovah's...