Obituaries

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...

Nov 11, 2020

Bruce Miiler lived a life rich in family and service to others. Loving and kind, hardworking and generous, hopeful and persevering, Bruce embodied the principles of his faith. He welcomed each day as a gift and every person he met as a friend. He listened with sincerity, saw the best in everyone, and made others feel that they were...

Nov 9, 2020

Judy Long, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at McLaren Central Michigan. She was born June 27, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan and, after marrying Gordon Long on June 24, 1972 she graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1973. Judy enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crafts and made numerous memorial bears. One of her favorite activites...

Nov 8, 2020

On Sunday, November 8, Marlene Ballard of Fostoria was reunited with her husband Richard "Dick" Ballard, just hours after their 66th wedding anniversary. She departed the home they shared peacefully, surrounded by the family they made together. Marlene was born on February 16, 1936 near Blanchard, Michigan. There was so much snow the day she was born that the...

Nov 7, 2020

Wayne Michael Sisco, infant son of Orry Sisco and Rebecca Singer, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Besides his parents, survivors include big brother, William Sisco; paternal grandparents, David and Tammie Sisco; maternal grandparents, Dave and Tina Singer; paternal great grandmother, Colleen Sisco; and maternal great grandparents Dale and Linda Ellis.

Nov 6, 2020

Bob Burtch was born on November 30, 1931 to the late Hiram Jack and Norma (Shubring) Burtch in Marion Township in Brant, Michigan.  He was baptized at the Marion Springs Lutheran Church in 1935 and confirmed at The Living Hope Lutheran Church in Farwell, Michigan where he and his wife Agnes were founding members. Bob leaves behind his dear...

Nov 4, 2020

Phyllis Devine, 102, of Mt. Pleasant and Walloon Lake, Michigan passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at McLaren Central Michigan.  Phyllis was born September 1, 1918, in Alma, Michigan daughter of the late Ernest and Winifred (Mull) Klatt.  She was a graduate of Alma High School in 1935.  Phyllis married John J. Devine on January 2, 1940, at St....

Nov 2, 2020

Mary Nestle, 87, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Laurels in Mt. Pleasant.  Mary was born January 28, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late John and Virginia (Halsey) Lucas.  She married Karl Nestle on January 21, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant.  Mary enjoyed reading, word searches and dancing.  She was employed by CMU...

Nov 2, 2020

Darcie Jo Swindlehurst, 46, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was born October 26, 1974, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of Charles H. Swindlehurst and Mary Jo (Fisher) Swindlehurst. Darcie attended Shepherd High School with the class of 1993 and was employed by Central Asphalt. Described as a strong and...

Oct 28, 2020

Patricia Ross, 72, of Lake Isabella passed away on October 28, 2020 at home.  Patricia was born on October 26, 1948 to the late Alvin and Faye (Bagge) Schiller, in Chelsea, Michigan.  Patricia is survived by her husband, Robert Ross, children; Jason Turner of Lake Isabella, Chase (Tina) Turner of Blanchard and Angela (Simon) Colby of Leesburg, Fl.  Cremation...

Oct 27, 2020

Miller, Yvonne Eileen (Ware)

Yvonne Miller, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant after a brave battle with dementia. She was born May 2, 1946, in Cadillac, Michigan, daughter of the late Kenneth and Lucille (Schwarder) Ware. A 1964 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Yvonne...

Oct 26, 2020

Doris Watson was born April 23, 1960, in Minot, North Dakota. Her dad was a foreman for the Chicago Bridge and Iron company. He built water towers so their family moved around with the jobs until she was 7. At that time the family settled in Rosebush, MI. Her dad, James A. Watson, was the best dad a girl...

Oct 22, 2020

Chester "Chet" Wyant, 99, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away October 22, 2020, following a lengthy stay at Crestwood Village Assisted Living. Born September 27, 1921, near Winn, Michigan, to Conrad and Chloe (Delo) Wyant, he was the fourth of five children. He farmed with his brothers, sisters, and widowed mother until serving three years in the U.S. Army. A...

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Bowers, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at McLaren Central Michigan. She was born May 3, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Her parents, Ernest A. and Martha M. (McGuirk) Pohl were, no doubt, overjoyed to have a girl in the home as she was welcomed into the family home by her older brothers, Donald,...

Oct 18, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Richmond, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. She was born September 7, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Flannery) Moore and was welcomed into a faith-filled family by her elder siblings, John, Marie, and Charlotte. As lifelong members of the Sacred...

Oct 13, 2020

Ruth Evelyn Breiter, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. She was born March 26, 1948,  daughter of the late Louis and Amanda (Gilbert) Williams. She is survived by her only son, Joseph Breiter, and his daughter Ayasha Breiter of Bay City. Other family surviving her are  Amanda Naghwonahgwon, Bonnie...

Oct 13, 2020

Philip Lentz, 64, of Shepherd, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born June 14, 1956, in Edmore, Michigan, son of the late Harry F. and Laura E. (Noble) Lentz. A 1974 graduate of Shepherd High School, Phil married his high school sweetheart, Patricia McCaul, on September 27, 1975. While...