Obituaries

Jan 18, 2021

Shirley Lynn Sheldrake, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on January 18, 2021, at the Woodland Hospice House. Shirley was born on December 23, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to John and Margaret (Firth) Sheldrake. She is survived by her sister, Judy (Alex) Nagy of Howell, Michigan. Shirley was laid to rest in Michigan Memorial Park in a private ceremony....

Jan 15, 2021

Debra Maxwell, 57, of Clare, passed away on January 15, 2021, at the Mid Michigan Medical Center Midland.  Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.

Jan 13, 2021

Jeanne Ohanian, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at McLaren Medical Center.  Jeanne was born July 9, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Donald and Wilma (Leahy) McKillip.  She was a member of the Potter House Church in Mt. Pleasant and was very spiritual.  Jeanne is survived by her children: Tom (Joan)...

Jan 12, 2021

Jeffery Boland, 48, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on January 12, 2021, at the Woodland Hospice House.  Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.

Jan 9, 2021

It is with a heavy heart we share that our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the age of 93 due to complications of Covid-19.  Anna Marie or 'Ann', as her relatives and friends called her, was born October 25, 1927, in Beal City, Michigan, daughter...

Jan 9, 2021

Irene Price, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at McLaren Central Michigan. She was born August 25, 1940, in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter of the late George and Irene B. (Gerenscer) Zaha. After graduating from St. Frederick High School in Pontiac, she married James Robert Price Jr. on April 15, 1961, in Clarkston. She moved to...

Jan 6, 2021

Rodney Scott Roosa

Rodney Scott Roosa age 60, of Lake passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare.

Rod was born in Sheridan, MI on March 15, 1960 to Earl and Margaret (Richardson) Roosa. He grew up in the Weidman area and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School with the...

Jan 4, 2021

Maryland Short, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on January 4, 2021, at home.  Maryland was born on September 11, 1935, to the late Folsom and Lydia (Latta) Reynolds in Gladwin, Michigan.  Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.

Jan 4, 2021

Anita Davidson, 71, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Bay City passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at McLaren Central Michigan. She was born March 31, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late William Ernest and Sonja Faye (Watson) Balla. Anita was the second of 10 children and was welcomed into the home by her brother, Phillip. She...

Jan 2, 2021

Thomas Schafer, 89, of Weidman, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was born March 8, 1931, in Isabella County, Michigan, son of the late John M. and Minnie M. (Gross) Schafer. He was drafted by the U.S. Marines, serving from 1952-1954 during the Korean Conflict. On May 29, 1954, Tom...

Jan 1, 2021

Bill Weaver, 91, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant.  Bill was born on April 5, 1929 in Armada, Mi., son of the late Ralph and Cloe (Batey) Weaver.  He received a degree in Education from Hillsdale College and then a Masters in Guidance and Personnel from MSU in 1962. ...

Dec 31, 2020

Sally Ann (Fobear) Cole, age 84, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, left this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passing away peacefully on December 31, 2020 under the attentive and loving watch of her Masonic Pathways caregivers, after succumbing to a courageous battle with COVID-19. Sally was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who dearly loved...

Dec 29, 2020

Ron Alan Roby was born on August 5, 1953, and  passed away on December 29, 2020. He was the son of Shirley Mae (Westmore) Roby and Edward L. Roby. Ron grew up in Johannesburg, Michigan, where his parents ran a palate factory. He graduated from Johannesburg High School in 1971. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University...

Dec 28, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Vannorsdall, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility.  He was born November 11, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio.    Chuck served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Chuck graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in Engineering.   He married his first sweetheart, Earleen Krackow...

Dec 26, 2020

Kisa "Susie" Norita Dolezal

Kisa "Susie" Norita Dolezal, age 92, of Mt Pleasant passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital.

Susie was born on August 4, 1928 to Kanosuke and Rise (Munakata) Norita in Aomori, Japan. She attended school in Japan for Floral Design and Dress Making and became very...

Dec 24, 2020

Hugh "Butch" Simon, 85, of Mt. Pleasant passed away unexpectedly on December 24th, 2020.  The family is deeply saddened by the passing of this great husband, father, grandpa, and friend. Butch was born on December 7th, 1935, to Leo George and Virginia (Miller) Simon in Petoskey, MI.  Butch grew into a hardworking man who eventually moved to Remus, MI....

Dec 18, 2020

Dorothy Jean "Dotty" Ringel, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Prestige Centre Senior Assisted Living facility.  A public Funeral Mass for Dorothy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant and will be streamed live on the funeral home's Facebook page....

Dec 15, 2020

Judith Ann Royer, 81, of Morton Township, passed away on December 15, 2020, at Masonic Pathways.  Judith was born on June 5, 1939, to the late Anthony and Juliet (List) Madrick in New York.  Judith is survived by her husband, Christopher Royer.  Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.

Dec 14, 2020

Carl McClorey, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home. Carl was born January 5, 1967, in Southfield, Michigan, son of Charles and Barbara Jean (Ciarkowski) McClorey of Lincoln, Michigan. He was employed by CME for 20 years, most recently as a core press team leader. He enjoyed writing stories for comic books, hiking,...

Dec 13, 2020

Ralph "Bud" Fisher, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at home with his family by his side. Bud was born November 14, 1928, in Midland, Michigan, son of the late Ralph Eugene and Zelda (Johnston) Fisher. A graduate of Midland High School, Bud received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State. After Bud's brothers, Bill and...