Obituaries

Paul Clarence Siers

Paul Clarence Siers

Jan 6, 2022

Paul Siers, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Gratiot in Alma, Michigan. Paul was born April 29, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Clarence and Evangeline (Somerfeld) Siers. Paul received his graduate degree from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.  He married Gloria Fedyk on October 27, 1973, at...

Steve Edward Faber

Steve Edward Faber

Jan 5, 2022

Steven Faber, 73, of Beal City, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida.  Steve was born September 11, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Walter and Eileen (Torpey) Faber. Steve graduated from Beal City High School, class of 1966.  Steve was a part of the 11 th Armored...

Frank Gerald Cierpial

Frank Gerald Cierpial

Jan 2, 2022

Frank Cierpial, 85, of Shepherd, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at MyMid Michigan Medical Center,  in Alma.  Frank was born on April 20, 1936, son of the late Frank and Anna (Gayda) Cierpial.  He is survived by his wife, Maryann (Puchowski) Cierpial.  Cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of his life on...

Jose Esibel Rodriguez

Jose Esibel Rodriguez

Jan 1, 2022

Jose Rodriguez, 81, of Lake, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 1, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare. He was born April 20, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Jose and Ofelia (Olivo) Rodriguez. Jose retired from General Motors but continued working on cars and in the junk yard up until his passing. He is survived...

Margie R. Shaffer

Margie R. Shaffer

Dec 31, 2021

Margie Lee (Lewis) Shaffer, born October 7, 1942, passed away at home in Mt Pleasant, Michigan on December 31, 2021. She worked at several banks, enjoyed family, painting, and wood craft. She is survived by her husband, Royce Shaffer; daughter, Carol Lawson of Astoria, IL; sons, Royce "Roger" Shaffer, Jr. of Howard City, and Douglas Shaffer of Weidman; sister,...

Barbara Jean Mchugh

Barbara Jean Mchugh

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara "Bobbie" McHugh, 95, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Crestwood Assisted Living. She was born February 12, 1926, in Edmore, Michigan, daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Allen) Harkness. A graduate of Edmore High School, Bobbie earned her bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. She was known to be very athletic, excelling in basketball in both...

Josephine Pearl Riley

Josephine Pearl Riley

Dec 27, 2021

Josephine Riley, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at McLaren Central Michigan. She was born February 17, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Glen Kennedy and Virgil (Allen) Kennedy-Durhan. Josephine graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and was employed by Central Michigan Community Hospital in housekeeping. She enjoyed crocheting. With a loving heart,...

Ray Mitchell Veen

Ray Mitchell Veen

Dec 26, 2021

Ray Veen, 58, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. Cremation has taken place.

Pamela Rae Janesak

Pamela Rae Janesak

Dec 22, 2021

Pamela Janesak, 66, of Alma, passed away on December 22, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma.  Pamela Janesak was born January 12, 1955 in Alma Michigan, daughter of the late Jack and Genevieve (Kelly) McCormick. She enjoyed shopping and socializing and playing darts with her friends also loved to go up north to the cabin with her grandkids....

Esther Mary Miller

Esther Mary Miller

Dec 22, 2021

Esther Miller, 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Brenda Lee Adams

Brenda Lee Adams

Dec 21, 2021

Brenda Adams, 60, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Clifford Alec Moss

Clifford Alec Moss

Dec 17, 2021

Clifford Moss, 60, of Weidman, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at McLaren Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Clifford was born on October 1, 1961, son of Gorden and the late Dixie (Howell) Moss, in Mt. Pleasant. He graduated from Shepherd High School in 1980.  Clifford married Dawn Krueger on July 18, 1981, in Mt. Pleasant.  He enlisted...

Nancy Louise Spragg

Nancy Louise Spragg

Dec 17, 2021

Nancy Spragg, 81, of Lake Isabella, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Nancy was born October 29, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Lawrence and Roelina (Walthouse) Reif. She married Warren C. Spragg, Jr. on January 28, 1961, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. They moved to Lake Isabella in 1975. Nancy...

Theresa Marie Gross

Theresa Marie Gross

Dec 17, 2021

Theresa Gross, 90, of Beal City, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. She was born October 6, 1931, in Nottawa Township, Isabella County, Michigan, daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Schumacher) Vogel. Theresa was valedictorian of her Beal City High School class in 1949 and took home the honor of Isabella County...

Alfred Edward Vradenburg

Alfred Edward Vradenburg

Dec 16, 2021

Alfred Vradenburg, 66, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Karyl Ann Farison

Karyl Ann Farison

Dec 15, 2021

Karyl Farison, 62, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021. Cremation has taken place and no other arrangements are planned at this time.

Eugene Theodore Quail

Eugene Theodore Quail

Dec 13, 2021

Eugene Quail, 83, of Weidman passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.  Eugene was born on April 8, 1938, son of the late Michael and Helen (Cyrol) Quail, in Detroit, Mi.  He graduated from East Side High in Detroit and continued his education at the University of Detroit, where he graduated with...

Jeanne Lannen

Jeanne Lannen

Dec 13, 2021

Mom had style and she had grace. The flower garden was her space, and the kitchen was full of flavors from her stirring hand. She had patience and devotion, and could enjoy a scotch or a beer, if the notion. She loved her kids and loved the Lord and I bet she thanked Him daily for the sunrise and...

Joseph William Hartupee

Joseph William Hartupee

Dec 12, 2021

Joseph Hartupee Jr., 57, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home.  He was born on December 19, 1963, son of the late Joseph and Caroline (Render) Hartupee in Mt. Pleasant.  Joseph was a jack of all trades.  He worked for Ray Jones Oilfield and helped construct the MGM Studios in Disney World.  Joseph...

Rachel Cardenas

Rachel Cardenas

Dec 11, 2021

Rachel Cardenas, 90, of Kalamazoo, and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Kalamazoo. Rachel was born August 22, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Alvarez) Ceja. She married Joseph Cardenas on February 18, 1967. She retired from Central Michigan University where she worked in dining services. She enjoyed dancing...