Obituaries

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...

Oct 12, 2020

Clint Frederick Malsnee

Clint Frederick Malsnee, 59 years old of Sherman Township passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at home.

Clint was born May 2, 1961 at St. Petersburg, Florida to Richard R and Marion E (McNamara) Malsnee. He was raised in the St Petersburg area and attended the area schools. Clint was self-employed...

Oct 6, 2020

Elaine Carol (Smalley) Martin

Elaine Carol (Smalley) Martin, age 77 of Lake Isabella passed away surrounded by her loving family unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids.

Elaine was born on December 23, 1942 at Mt Pleasant; she was the daughter of the late Ray and Mary (Smith) Cornell....

Oct 5, 2020

Mary Margaret Bottaro, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday October 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born October 17, 1926, in Highland Park, Michigan, daughter of the late John and Florence (LaChapelle) Bottaro. Mary graduated from Highland Park High School in 1945.  After graduation she attended Highland Park Jr. College while working...

Sep 29, 2020

Shirley Louise Shattuck

Shirley Louise Shattuck, age 77 of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Laurels of Mt Pleasant.

Shirley was born on April 23, 1943 to Ferry Addison and Doris May (Esch) Pease in Alma, Michigan. She grew up in the Beal City area and graduated from Beal City...

Sep 27, 2020

Mary Louise Fiolek Lobsinger, 94, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Rosebush Manor in Rosebush, Michigan. She was born June 6, 1926, in Leaton, Michigan, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Welniak) Lackie. Louise lived in Leaton and attended country schools through the 8th grade. At the age of 16 she moved to Detroit to work at...

Sep 27, 2020

Bradley Cowen, 23, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born February 9, 1997, in Lake Forest, IL, son of Darrell Charles Cowen and Teressa Dalynn (Nance) Cowen. He attended Chippewa Hills High School where he was passionate about playing football. He enjoyed working with his dad in the automotive...

Sep 20, 2020

Elton Dean Shattuck, age 82 of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Laurels of Mt Pleasant.

Elton was born on August 6, 1938 to Ernest Elsworth and Olive Bessie (Wiser) Shattuck in Lincoln Township of Isabella County. He grew up in the Riverdale area and graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1956...