Obituaries
Quintin Grant Smith
Mar 1, 2021
Quintin Smith, 21, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 1, 2021. Quintin was born on October 14, 1999, in Mt. Pleasant, son of Melisa Smith and Hal Smith. Quintin, "Q", as he was lovingly known, held a very special place in his family. He was very loyal to both his family and friends. He had the...
Robert Garcia
Mar 1, 2021
Robert Garcia, 67, of Remus, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1953, in Detroit, the son of Rosalio and Augustina (Carrillo) Garcia. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1971. Â Robert married his high school sweetheart, Terry Roberts, on October 27, 1973, in Detroit, Michigan. They were blessed with 2 children,...
Dorellen Elizabeth Smith-Belleau
Feb 25, 2021
Dorellen Elizabeth Smith-Belleau, 65, of Remus, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Woodland Hospice. She was born November 13, 1955, in Clare, Michigan, daughter of the late Arthur and Marian (Hart) Smith. She graduated from Kentucky Mountain Bible High School and then graduated from the Kentucky Mountain Bible College. Dorellen also graduated from Central Michigan University in 1981...
Bonny Lyon
Feb 25, 2021
Bonny Lyon, of Mt. Pleasant, was born February 25, 1941, in Beal City, Michigan daughter of the late Julius and Christina (Fox) Bierschbach and entered eternal life on the 80 th anniversary of her birth, February 25, 2021. After graduating from Beal City High School in 1959, Bonny married the love of her life, Robert F. Lyon on August...
Joyce Iva Peetz
Feb 24, 2021
Joyce Peetz, 90, of Mt. Pleasant passed away at Maplewood Assisted Living on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Joyce was born on January 26, 1931, daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Walker) Wallace, in Carsonville, MI. She married William Peetz on May 19, 1956 in Carsonville, MI. Together they raised their three children. Joyce enjoyed traveling, gardening, and reading. ...
Margaret Menna Cates
Feb 23, 2021
Margaret Cates, (known as "Jammy"), age 73, formally of Key West, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Margaret was born in Trenton, Michigan, on November 11, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Galli) Menna. Margaret graduated from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School in 1966, then lived in Key West for 22 years. She...
Agnes Eilene Milloy
Feb 23, 2021
Eilene Milloy passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born on July 8, 1917, to parents Catherine and Daniel Milloy. Eilene graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and attended Central Michigan. She was employed for many years with Leonard/Total Petroleum, working in Purchasing and Personnel. Eilene loved her Catholic faith, her Irish heritage, and her family, especially, the...
Erna Christine Marquardt
Feb 21, 2021
Erna Marquardt, age 90, of Mt Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Erna was born in Germany on September 19, 1930, daughter of the late August and Erna (Mistler) Klein. She was a teacher in Germany when she met her husband, Edward T. Marquardt. Edward was a principal at the American Army base at the time....
Domingo Benitez
Feb 21, 2021
Domingo Benitez, 78, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Domingo was born on May 24, 1942 in Victoria, Texas, son of the late Vicente and Erminia (Monroe) Benitez. As a teenager, Domingo first came to Michigan in the 1950s with his parents and siblings as migrant workers...
David Joseph Bollman
Feb 21, 2021
David Bollman, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at home with his family by his side. David was born September 27, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Kenneth and Lucile (Bunting) Bollman. He was a 1967 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. David married Jo Latham on August 5, 2009, in Marion MI....
Phillip Paul Vanacker
Feb 14, 2021
Phillip VanAcker, 70, of Shepherd, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family, and in the loving arms of his wife, Gail. Phil was born August 30, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, son of the late Ralph William and Ruth Irene (Haney) VanAcker and was the youngest of four children. He grew up...
Justine Lucille Bernard
Feb 14, 2021
Justine Bernard, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Green Acres Assisted Living. Justine was born April 7, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles and Leona (Shaver) Lavey. She graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit in 1946. Justine continued her education in Adrian at the Sienna Heights College. On July...
Jacquelyn Margaret Hilley
Feb 12, 2021
Jacquelyn Hilley, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on February 12, 2021, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant. She was born on October 24, 1944, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Ann (Burleson) Bray. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave...
Sandra Lynn Perry
Feb 8, 2021
Sandra Lynn Perry, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born September 16, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, daughter of the late Donald C. and Margaret M. (Mahaffey) Perry. Cremation has taken place. Sandra is survived by her brother, William (Pam) Perry of Rosebush; special friend, John; nephew, William Cody Perry;...
Thomas Vencil Craven
Feb 8, 2021
Thomas Craven, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, formally of Weidman, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Thomas was born on January 15, 1935, in Bliss, Michigan, son of the late Marion and Sylvia (Park) Craven. He graduated from Weidman High School in 1953. Thomas married Janet Yuncker at the Sacred Heart Church...
Elinor Jane Welty
Feb 3, 2021
Elinor Jane Welty, 94, of Blanchard, passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born on August 4, 1926, in Summit County, OH, the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Miller) Smith. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.
Michael Steven Mchugh
Feb 2, 2021
Michael McHugh, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, formally of Weidman, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Crestwood Assisted Living Center in Mt. Pleasant. Michael was born on February 14, 1926, in Big Rapids, Michigan, son of the late Michael and Velma (Gillmer) McHugh. He graduated from Edmore High School in 1943 and then enlisted in the United States Army. ...
Robert William Barnes
Feb 1, 2021
Robert William Barnes, age 88, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Robert was born March 21, 1932, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, son of the late Glenn and Margaret Barnes. Robert received his B. A. degree (1954) from Central Michigan College and his M.S.W. degree from the University...
Mark William Beard
Jan 31, 2021
Mark Beard, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at his home. He was born October 27, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Leo M. and Glenna L. (Shuttleworth) Beard. A 1966 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Mark attended Central Michigan University and Northwood College. From a young age Mark worked alongside his...
Joan M. Bailey
Jan 29, 2021
Joan Marlene Bailey, 88, of Mecosta, passed away on January 29, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1932, in Birmingham, MI, the daughter of John and Dorothy (O'Niell) Armstrong. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.

