Obituaries

Jan 23, 2026

Russell Austin Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Woodland Hospice, with his beloved wife by his side. Cremation has taken place at family-owned Memorial Fields Crematory. There are no services scheduled at this time. Friends are invited to share memories and leave condolences for the family at www.CharlesRLux.com.

Jan 22, 2026

Francis Junior Fedewa, known affectionately as Junior, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 22, 2026. Born on January 25, 1935, in Isabella County, Michigan, he was the sixth of seven children to Frank and Mary (Doerr) Fedewa. Junior graduated from Beal City High School in 1953 and dedicated 28 years of his career as an...

Jan 22, 2026

Rebecca L. Bush, affectionately known as Beccy, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 75 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Born on September 2, 1950, in Mecosta County, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Kenneth Roy and Ruth Ann (Simpson) Bush. Beccy was the third of five children, cherished by her elder sisters, Connie and Joan,...

Jan 21, 2026

Dennis Leo McGuire, Jr., age 82, of Shepherd, passed away on January 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 3, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, Dennis was the eldest of seven children born to Dennis Leo McGuire and Bonnie Jean (Strandburg) McGuire. Dennis shared a lifelong bond with his brothers and sisters: Colleen, Edmund, Kathleen,...

Jan 18, 2026

Janet M. Reinking, aged 84, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Green Acres Assisted Living. Born on April 8, 1941, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marion (Bork) Schubert. Janet was welcomed into the family by her elder sister, Jane. She graduated from Oshkosh High...

Jan 9, 2026

Erhard Menzel, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Cremation has taken place at family-owned Memorial Fields Crematory. There are no services scheduled at this time. Friends are invited to share memories and leave condolences for the family at www.CharlesRLux.com.

Jan 1, 2026

Marc William McDonald, age 53, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor. Born on December 15, 1972, in Owosso, Marc was the eldest of three children born to Gary L. and Katherine E. (Bailey) McDonald. He was joined by his younger sisters, Melanie and Marlena. He was a 1990 graduate of...

Dec 30, 2025

Ruth Lea Torres, age 81, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. Born on November 15, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, Ruth was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Orallia (Zapata) Torres Jr. She was welcomed into the home by her elder brother Reuben and she later welcomed her sister, Martha, and younger brother, Ronald. She is...

Dec 20, 2025

Johnathan Scott Hitchcock was born on August 26, 2003 and passed away on December 20, 2025 at the age of 22 years old.

John was born in Rapid City, SD and spent many years living in South Dakota. In 2017 he moved to Michigan where he spent the rest of his life.

John was truly...

Dec 17, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Lynn (Running) Sweeney, age 79, who left this world peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her devoted family.

Born and raised in Middlefield, Ohio, Carol later moved to Lakeland, Michigan, then Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, where she built a life filled...

Dec 12, 2025

Teresa Ann Ryan, born Teresa Ann Dewhurst on September 17, 1953, in Perivale, England, passed away peacefully at her home in Mt. Pleasant on December 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of Patricia Stace and was later adopted by her father, Alan Hetherington. Teresa moved to Lansing, Michigan, with her family at the...

Dec 11, 2025

Christal Lynn McArthur, age 42, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1983, and was the cherished daughter of Richard Eugene McArthur and Lorene Kay (Netmop) McArthur.

Christal attended Gladwin High School and proudly completed her education through the special education program at Mt. Pleasant High School. She...

Dec 5, 2025

Donald D. Stambersky, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory. There are no services scheduled at this time. Friends are invited to share memories and leave condolences for the family at www.CharlesRLux.com.

Dec 3, 2025

Agnes Elizabeth Burtch, age 94, went to her Heavenly home to be with Jesus while resting peacefully in her home on December 3. She leaves behind three daughters - Chris Ryan (Michael/deceased) of Spring Lake, MI, Sandy Snow of Norcross, GA, and Shelley Hyde (Jeff) of Shepherd, MI, and a son - Curt Snow (deceased).  As well as one...

Dec 2, 2025

Francis Joseph Molson, aged 93, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Born on October 30, 1932, in Whiting, Indiana, he was the son of John and Mary (Tumidalsky) Molson. Francis married Mary Lois Myers on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and his Master's Degree...

Nov 28, 2025

Robert McDonald, age 84, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Bob was born February 8, 1941, on the family farm in Isabella County. He was the ninth of twelve children born to Fred and Lucille (Thering) McDonald, joining his elder siblings, Jim, Dick, Jerry, John, Mary, Marge, Tom, Kathleen, and younger siblings, Ruth,...

Nov 27, 2025

Georgean Gracie Perry, 91, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Royal Oak, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Detroit, to the late George Gideon and Jean (McInnes) Gracie. Georgean retired from the Royal Oak School District in 1996. She was preceded in death...

Nov 21, 2025

Mercia Joy (Bailey) Foster, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, died on November 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mercia was born on December 30, 1948, in Niles, Michigan, the daughter of Rev. Lester Charles and Helen Pauline (Mason) Bailey. From an early age, she carried a creative spark and a talent for lifting others through...

Nov 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Sherry Lynn Planey has passed away due to cancer at the age of 73. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Sherry was the type of person willing to help anyone out with anything without hesitation. She was a strong woman of integrity, which was firmly rooted in her...

Nov 12, 2025

Eliza Jane Jackson-Peters, aged 52, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her residence. Born on June 13, 1973, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Delores Kay Jackson. Eliza was a naturally fun-loving person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, visiting the casino, cooking, and trying new dishes at local restaurants....