Obituaries

Ronald L. Luhring

Ronald L. Luhring

Apr 15, 2021

Ronald Luhring, 59, of Lake, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, with his family by his side.  Ronald was born February 27, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Luis and Lois (Hamm) Luhring.  Ron liked to hunt and fish.  He drove figure eight derby cars.  He had a passion for building and owned his own business for...

William L. Swan

William L. Swan

Apr 9, 2021

William "Bill" L. Swan, 96, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away Friday, April 9th, 2021, at his home.  Bill was born on September 1, 1924, in Blanchard, Michigan, son of the late Arthur and Theda (Allen) Swan.  He married Beverly Hutchinson on August 17, 1946, in Blanchard. She preceded him in death January of 1998. He married Marguerite "Marg" Shoufler...

Karen M. Wallin

Karen M. Wallin

Apr 7, 2021

Karen Wallin, 76, of Weidman, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  Karen was born in Alma on August 30, 1944, daughter of the late Earl and Esther (Moore) Wale.  She graduated from Merrill High School in 1962 and married Fred Wallin in Merrill on October 6, 1962.  Together they...

Charlotte Marie Ramsey

Charlotte Marie Ramsey

Apr 1, 2021

Charlotte Marie (Theisen) Ramsey, 73, of Mt. Pleasant passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Charlotte was born May 24, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Marz) Theisen.  During the final years of Charlotte Ramsey's life, when 4th stage breast cancer took her to new experiences/challenges - she...

Marietta Demarrow

Marietta Demarrow

Mar 28, 2021

Marietta DeMarrow, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died on March 28, 2021, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was born on September 23, 1937, in Holland, Michigan, to Marvin and Henrietta (Van Hesteren) Vander Ploeg. She married Ronald Joseph DeMarrow on February 4, 1960, and together they had three children: Aaron (Jodi) DeMarrow of Mt. Pleasant, Christine (John)...

Eugene Amos Collis

Eugene Amos Collis

Mar 24, 2021

Eugene A. Collis, 89, of Midland, MI died peacefully on March 24, 2021. He was born on November 13, 1931, in Flint, MI. Gene is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane F. Collis of Midland, MI; his sister, Shirley I. (Ramon) Sherman of Sanford, MI; and multiple nieces, nephews, and their families. Gene was preceded in death...

Anthony Lee Bragdon

Anthony Lee Bragdon

Mar 20, 2021

Anthony Bragdon, 50, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born June 4, 1970, in Alma, Michigan, son of Randy "Amos" Brasington and Katherine Bragdon. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1988. Tony married Jennifer Winters on June 24, 2006, in Mt. Pleasant. Tony...

Betty Jane Miller

Betty Jane Miller

Mar 17, 2021

Betty Miller, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at home.  Betty was born on March 17, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Wallace and Stella (Simeck) Miller.  Betty loved listening to music.   She liked to people watch, and enjoyed her time going out into the community. Betty had many friends who loved...

Eula Mae Ward

Eula Mae Ward

Mar 17, 2021

Eula Mae Ward, 89, of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Margaret's Meadows in Blanchard.  Eula was born on August 28, 1931, in Sherman Twp., daughter of the late Zenus and Mable Lee.  She married Doyle Ward on October 10, 1953, in Blanchard, MI.  She enjoyed reading, sewing, and working in her garden.  Eula is survived...

Donald N. Seyfried

Donald N. Seyfried

Mar 14, 2021

Donald Seyfried, 100, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the Ohio Hospice of Miami County, in Troy, Ohio after suffering a stroke. He was born October 23, 1920, in Lansing, Michigan, son of the late Albert John and Sara Alice (Hill) Seyfried. On September 4, 1948, he married Margaret L. "Pat" Rau, and he remained...

Mina Lydia Garrett

Mina Lydia Garrett

Mar 6, 2021

Mina Garrett, 92, of Beal City, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at home with her family by her side, two days after her loving husband, Charles.  Mina was born August 12, 1928, in Clare County, daughter of the late Andrew (Loretta Ruth) Keysor.   Mina married the love of her life, Charles Garrett, on September 14, 1946, in Harrison...

Linda Kay Kirby

Linda Kay Kirby

Mar 6, 2021

Linda Kirby, 77, of Weidman, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at home.  Linda was born on October 10, 1943, daughter of the late Floyd and Cathryn (Allen) Bulock, in Lansing, MI.  Linda was married to Robert Kirby for 40 years. Linda enjoyed camping, crocheting, crafts, riding on her golf cart and playing board games with her grandchildren. ...

Phillip Joseph Bechard

Phillip Joseph Bechard

Mar 5, 2021

Philip Bechard, 66, of Weidman, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at home with his family by his side.  Phillip was born on November 22, 1954, son of the late Arthur and Clementine (Dufault) Bechard.  Phillip enjoyed dancing and music.  His Army Men were very special to him, and he loved superheroes; his favorite was Superman.  Phillip liked...

Charles Jesse Garrett

Charles Jesse Garrett

Mar 4, 2021

Charles "Bud" Garrett, 94, of Beal City passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at home with his family by his side.  Charles was born November 4, 1926, in Nottawa Township, son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Courser) Garrett.   Charles married the love of his life, Mina Keysor, on September 14, 1946, in Harrison MI.  Together they raised their...

Randall Allen Jackson

Randall Allen Jackson

Mar 4, 2021

Randall Jackson, 56, of Weidman, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Cookville Regional Medical Center in Cookville, TN.  Randall was born on March 2, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, son of Lorne and Charlene (Bennett) Jackson. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School and on February 14, 2006, married Ronda Bryant at the Soaring Eagle Casino where he...

Quintin Grant Smith

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

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.  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

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

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

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. ...