Obituaries

Sep 29, 2025

With great love and sadness, the family of John Rolfe Cook announces his passing on September 29, 2025, at the age of 60.

Born on November 3, 1964, John was the beloved son of Roland (Ron) and the late Marjorie (Wood) Hungerford. He grew up in Alma, Michigan, attending Alma High School and Republic Alternative High School....

Sep 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Amy Lynn Starin announces her passing on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 51.

Amy was born on February 4, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan, and she was a 1993 graduate of Everett High School. Amy will be remembered as a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and...

Sep 19, 2025

Janet Louise (Nelson) Crawford, age 88, of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Born on January 23, 1937, in Lake Station, Michigan, to Hugh and Lillian (Ashley) Nelson, Janet grew up with a deep appreciation for family and learning. She graduated from Farwell High School and went on to earn her degree from...

Sep 19, 2025

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Beverly Medford, affectionately known as "Ma" to all who loved her. She departed this life surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, boundless generosity, and unconditional love. She was the daughter of Ida Marie (Kropp) Moore Shaffer and Birdsell Warren...

Sep 15, 2025

Betty Schafer, 87, of Beal City, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Woodland Hospice. She was born March 10, 1938, in Isabella County, Michigan, the daughter of the late James and Lucille (Sage) Elkins.

A 1956 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Betty married Everett "Bub" Schafer on December 29, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Sep 11, 2025

Daniel J. Natzel, aged 62, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Born on November 19, 1962, in Isabella County, Michigan, Dan was the first of three children to William George and Mary Margaret (Thomas) Natzel. He was a beloved brother to his younger sisters, Nora 'Nonie' and Heather.

Dan graduated from Sacred Heart...

Sep 4, 2025

Daniel Walter Clare, lovingly known as Danny, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 50, after courageously battling cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends in his final moments.

Danny was born on Sunday, October 27, 1974, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, to Cynthia Kay Block and Gary Lee...

Aug 30, 2025

Clara Frick, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Northwoods Nursing Center in Farwell. She was born December 11, 1938, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the youngest of eight children born to the late August and Hedwig (Ruess) Frick. She followed her elder siblings, August, Otto, Eugene, Carl, Joseph, Frank, and Rose Marie.

A graduate of...

Aug 29, 2025

Robert B. Werner, aged 54, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Born on April 23, 1971, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he was the beloved son of Robert L. and Sandra K. (Lyndsey) Werner Jr. A graduate of Chippewa Hills High School in 1990, Robert went on to serve his country in the...

Aug 28, 2025

Lorene Ruth Warba, age 93, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born in Ithaca, Michigan, she was the third of four children of Lucille (Fisher) Olson and Clark Robert Olson, and cherished the close bonds she shared with her siblings Madeline, Marjorie, and Robert.

Lorene was a devoted student, graduating from Ithaca High...

Aug 28, 2025

Bud Kanyo, a beloved husband, father, and educator, passed away on August 28, 2025, at Trinity Health St. Mary's in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 49. Born on September 27, 1975, Bud was the cherished son of the late Stanley Lee Kanyo and Effie Esther (McPherson) Roeder.

Bud was the best friend one could have....

Aug 24, 2025

Thomas Will Craven, age 70, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, after a courageous two-year battle with ALS.

Born May 8, 1955, Tom was the first child of Thomas and Janet (Yuncker) Craven and the proud older brother to six siblings.  From an early age, Tom carried himself...

Aug 22, 2025

Cheryl Lin "Cheri" (Alexander) Bronson, 64, of Blanchard, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 28, 1960, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Cheri was the eldest of four children of the late David and Ruth (Rodgerson) Alexander.

A 1978 graduate of Montabella High School, Cheri continued her education at...

Aug 21, 2025

JoAnn Camille (Grisdale) French, 87 of The Villages, formerly of Cheboygan, passed away August 21, 2025 at the Casa Bella Hospice House in Florida.

Joey was born February 1, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Camille English. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy and received her Bachelors Degree from Central Michigan...

Aug 11, 2025

Maithreyi Murthy was born in Madras, India in 1950 to Seethalakshmi and T.S. Nanjundiah, and grew up surrounded by her loving siblings—Prabha, Indira, Mangala, Ramana, and Prabhu.

In 1977, she married her devoted husband, Jayaram Murthy. The following year, they moved to the United States and eventually settled in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, where they raised their two...

Aug 7, 2025

Robert Kersey, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Corewell Health Hospital in Big Rapids, surrounded by his loved ones. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory, and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.

Aug 6, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Kyle and Kendra (Flaugher) Fox announces the passing of their newborn daughter, Karsyn Marie on August 6, 2025. Loved beyond measure from the very beginning, Karsyn brought light into the lives of those who had long awaited her. She will always be remembered for the joy and hope she inspired, and...

Aug 1, 2025

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Dominic Nowicki, who departed this life peacefully with God by his side on August 1, 2025, at the age of 78.

Gary was born on December 24, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Dominic and Marjorie Nowicki—a Christmas Eve gift to all who...

Jul 28, 2025

Barbara Jean Stires, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Horizon Senior Living III in West Branch surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory, and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com....

Jul 28, 2025

Gene Dale Ketchum, a beloved resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, at the age of 59. Born on August 9, 1965, in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of Gene W. and Beverly K. (Smith) Ketchum. Gene was a devoted father to his five children, Daniel, Kevin, Kristi,...