Obituaries

Margaret Menna Cates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cathrine Renee Springstead

Cathrine Renee Springstead

Jan 25, 2021

Cathrine "Cathy" Renee Springstead passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 57, after a courageous battle with COVID-19. Her loving heart will leave a permanent beacon of light for her loved ones to carry on.  Cathy is survived by her husband, Kevin Springstead; daughters, Jessica Fulco, Vanessa Springstead, and Brittany Springstead; grandchildren, Kayden Baldwin, Skye Baldwin,...

Cecele Stilgenbauer

Cecele Stilgenbauer

Jan 21, 2021

Cecele Stilgenbauer, 68, of Coleman, passed away on January 21, 2021, at home. Cecele was born on July 23, 1952, in Midland, Michigan, the daughter of Junior and Marceline (Curler) Inman. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.

Jeffrey Fraley

Jeffrey Fraley

Jan 20, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Fraley, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on January 20, 2021, at McClaren Medical Center. Jeffrey was born on June 9, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, to Freman and Pearl (Kortman) Fraley. Jeffrey was a graduate of Mission Creek School and worked at Mid Michigan Industries. He loved family and friends. He enjoyed music, movies, and being...

Debra Lou Brehm

Debra Lou Brehm

Jan 20, 2021

Debbie Brehm, 61, of Suttons Bay, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, with her family by her side. Debbie was born on September 22, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Tom and Lois (Imhoff) McCann and was raised on the family farm. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1977.  There she...

Jeffery W. Jenkins

Jeffery W. Jenkins

Jan 18, 2021

Jeffery Wade Jenkins, 46, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born on November 20, 1974, in Fort Thomas, KY, the son of Robert and Ava (Delk) Jenkins. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.