Obituaries

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...

Dec 13, 2020

Cornelius M. "Connie" Halter, age 99.87, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home in his grandson's arms while nurse Heidi was bathing him. He was born January 28, 1921, in Oran, Missouri the eldest child of Lawrence and Clara (Lux) Halter.  Connie attended Guardian Angel Catholic School in Oran,...

Dec 12, 2020

Sally Morrow, 74, passed away on December 12, 2020, at home in Bear Lake.  Sally was born on December 29, 1945, to the late Earl and Myrtle (Wing) Morrow.  Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.

Dec 9, 2020

Joyce Lahti, 75, of Weidman passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.  Joyce was born on July 8, 1945, daughter of the late Kenneth and Elaine (Watkins) Brooks in Lansing, Michigan. She enjoyed spending time outside in her flower garden.  Most of all, she loved her family and the time they spent together.  Joyce...

Dec 9, 2020

Kendra Lynn Kole, 58, of Farwell, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born July 30, 1962, in Flint, Michigan, daughter of the late Ronald and Virginia (Prince) Kole. Kendra graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1980 and worked in hospitality and retail in both Michigan and Sarasota,...

Dec 8, 2020

William McCoy, 81, of Comins, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant. He was born August 10, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Cecil E. and Mary E. (Cody) McCoy. A graduate of Waite High School in Toldeo, Bill earned his bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Bowling Green University....

Dec 8, 2020

Gary Curtis, 72, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on December 8, 2020, in Zephyrhills, FL. Gary was born on July 14, 1948, son of the late Roy and Lorene Barrett Curtis.  Gary graduated from Cedar Lake Academy in 1967; he then received his BS from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, MA.  Gary married the love of his life,...

Dec 8, 2020

Suzanne Kane, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was born September 21, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late William Vincent and Margaret Mary (Pianowski) Butcko. Sue graduated in 1940, at the age of 17, as valedictorian of her class. She married Thomas Eugene "Gene" Kane...

Dec 7, 2020

Sandra Mandrell, 84, of Alma, passed away on December 7, 2020, at Masonic Pathways.  Sandra was born on March 18, 1936, to the late Floyd and Irene (Ekholm) Smith.  Sandra is survived by her children, Kimberley Compagnoni of Sterling Heights, Kevin Mandrell and William Mandrell III  both of California.  Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned...

Dec 2, 2020

Janice Vogel, 84, of Rosebush, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at home with her family by her side. She was born May 8, 1936, in Remus, Michigan, daughter of the late Harold "Sam" and Frances (Stamper) Fountain. She graduated from Remus High School and then received her nursing degree from Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo, OH. On...

Dec 2, 2020

Victoria Rogers, 69, of Clare, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at her home. She was born October 25, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late William T. and Wenonah (Block) Beltinck. A 1969 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Vickie enrolled in cosmetology school. She soon became a cosmetology instructor in Grand Rapids and later owned...

Nov 29, 2020

Stacy Kettel, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. She was born May 11, 1960, in Edmore, Michigan, daughter of the late Stanley and Shirley (Morse) Woodbury. She enjoyed gardening, loved her dogs (Harley, Domino and Douglas Furr), and more than anything, loved spending time with her family....

Nov 29, 2020

Bonnie Reed, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her home. She was born August 18, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, daughter of the late James Ernest and Alma Emily (Quint) McIntyre. She was the eldest of 11 children. She married Charles Eugene Reed on April 9, 1955, in Grandville, Michigan and they moved to...

Nov 26, 2020

Ruthann Barnes, age 80, of Mt. Pleasant, MI passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant, MI. Ruth was born March 4, 1940, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd and Jessie (Rufner) Sanders. Ruth was a graduate of Central Michigan University and taught for many years in the Mt Pleasant School system.  Ruth...

Nov 24, 2020

Delmar W Croff

Delmar W Croff, age 75 of Midland passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Del was born on October 10, 1945 to Delmar G and Norma (Koch) Croff in Ann Arbor, MI. He was raised and attended school in Saginaw, MI. After high school Del married Joan C Lempke on August 19,...

Nov 21, 2020

Thomas C Maier SR

Thomas C Maier, age 73 of Weidman passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital.

Tom was born on November 19, 1947 to Clare Elton and Rita (Parish) Maier in St Johns, MI. He attended school in St. Johns, MI graduating with the class of 1966. After...

Nov 17, 2020

Wilbur Andrew Edgar

Wilbur A Edgar, 80, passed away at his home in Weidman on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1940 in Gladwin, the son of Harley Edgar and Irene (Pero) Elliot (Bruce Elliot).Wilbur was predeceased in death by his parents and wife Cheryl (Anderson) Edgar.He is survived by his children, Jim,...

Nov 16, 2020

Grubb, Loanna M. (Tice) was born June 23, 1932 to Albert and May Tice and spent her childhood in Pontiac and Hartland, Michigan.  She and Dad raised our family in Haslett and Lansing, Michigan.  She passed from the cares of this life and on to the wonders, glories and blessings of the next at the age of 88 on...

Nov 14, 2020

John Francetic, 94, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at McLaren Central Michigan.  John was born October 16, 1926, in Merrill, son of the late Anthony and Julia (Marohnic) Francetic.  He received his GED from Mount Pleasant High School, and on June 11, 1955, he married Yvonne Laboda at the St. Hyacinth Church in Bay City,...

Nov 14, 2020

Mary "Deloris" Nolan, 92, of Belmont and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at her daughter's home in Belmont. Deloris was born September 11, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late George F. and Gladys A. (Marontate) LaBerge. She was welcomed into the home by her older siblings, Yvonne, Jeanne, and Albertha and would...