Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Joan Daphne (Bishop) Reynolds, 93, long time resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Springvale Assisted Living in Swartz Creek. Joan was born on June 12, 1926, in Detroit, to Charles F. and Mabel (Keast) Bishop. She graduated from Pershing High School and later married Roy R. Reynolds on March 14, 1953. She worked for...

May 6, 2020

Edwin O. Chaffee

Edwin O. Chaffee, age 81, of Lake passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Ed was born in Lansing, MI to Edwin J. & Dorothy (Partridge) Chaffee on June 17, 1938. On August 10, 1962 Ed married the love of his life Marilynn Warn who preceded him in death.

Ed...

May 5, 2020

Bernita Jane (Holm) OConnor, age 89, loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Huron Woods Nursing Center in Kawkawlin. A private funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, at Prince of Peace Parish, Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2510 Fraser Rd., Kawkawlin) with her son, Father Patrick O'Connor, presiding. The...

May 3, 2020

Lois Elaine Traines, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. She was born February 3, 1932, in Clare, Michigan, daughter of the late Leo and Frances (Gorringe) Brown. She is survived by her husband Irwin; children, Steve (Connie) Traines of Melbourne, FL, Deanne (Larry) Blodgett of Mt. Pleasant and...

May 2, 2020

Kevin Malley, 46, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma. He was born July 13, 1973, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Russell L. and Constance Connie (Earl) Malley. A 1992 graduate of Beal City High School, Kevin worked for Bandit Industries until his health deteriorated. He enjoyed fishing, fly-fishing,...

Apr 29, 2020

Gerald Burgess, 91, of Alma passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma. He was born in Flint, Michigan son of the late Albert and Minnie (Lohnes) Burgess. Gerald married Donna Louis Groves on November 13, 1948, in Angola, Indiana. He worked in real estate most of his life, owning and operating Burgess Reality. He was...

Apr 28, 2020

Richard Poindexter, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Bay McLaren Hospital in Bay City. He was born September 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Marvin Boyd and Martha Frances (Cagney) Poindexter. He had been employed by Mid-Michigan Industries since 1978. Richard was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, talented artist and loved oldies rock-n-roll....

Apr 27, 2020

Holly Hinmon, 35, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Grand Rapids passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held on a later date. Holly was born September 26, 1984, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Anita Hinmon and Alexander Towns. She enjoyed making dream catchers and was...

Apr 26, 2020

Dorcas 'Dee' Schriner, 85, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born December 31, 934, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Emil and Florence (Marchner) Schaar. She is survived by her children, Robert Schriner, Roger Schriner, and Monica Hawkens; grandson, Eric Hardy; and great granddaughter, Cadence Hardy. She was...

Apr 26, 2020

Stella Potts Proimos, 80, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Medilodge in Mt. Pleasant. She was born June 24, 1939, in Manchester, England, daughter of the late Harry and Clara (Akinson) Steel. Cremation has taken place.

Apr 20, 2020

Gwendolyn Thornton, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, MI and formerly of Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. She was born July 10, 1931 and grew up in Dallas, TX. After graduating from Baylor University, she married William Arthur Thornton on October 11, 1952, in Dallas. She moved to Mt. Pleasant...

Apr 18, 2020

Norma June Oakley

Norma June Oakley, 84 years old of Weidman went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020 at the Isabella Medical Care Facility. Norma was born June 24, 1935 in Brighton, MI. She grew up in the Fowlerville area and graduated from Fowlerville Community Schools. She was employed by the Hillcrest Center and...

Apr 17, 2020

William Anthony Holmes passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020. William is the Son of Ian S. Holmes Sr. and Bernadette Giannola-Dawson. William is survived by his Mother and a Brother Ian S. Holmes Jr. and a Son Brandon Callahan. William liked working with his Mother hosting karaoke and was blessed with a beautiful voice. William was preceded in death...

Apr 17, 2020

Barbara Kriesch, 78, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born March 18, 1942, in Lapeer, Michigan, daughter of Clarence and Elsie (Godo) Kriesch. Cremation has taken place.

Apr 16, 2020

Harold D Straus

Harold D Straus, age 69 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at home.

Harold was born in Mt Pleasant MI to Stephen H and Joyce T (Voisin) Straus on October 31, 1950. He graduated from Beal City High School in 1969. After high school Harold went on to serve his...

Apr 13, 2020

Margaret Vestrand, 57, of Midland, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at Medilodge in Mt. Pleasant. Margaret was born on January 9, 1963 in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Theodore and Violet (Knight) Vestrand. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned.

Apr 11, 2020

Richard Watta

Richard Watta, 72, of Barryton passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Per Richards wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Maier Family Funeral Home of Weidman.

Apr 8, 2020

Michael Skowneski, 62, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Friday, April 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born August 7, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Donald R. and Freida E. (Turley) Skowneski. Michael graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1976. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1980. On October 10, 1992, he married Barbara Thelen. Michael was...

Apr 8, 2020

Steven Goudy, 54, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Steven was born on October 8, 1965 in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Charles and Mary (Osborn) Goudy. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned.

Apr 5, 2020

David Holtzlander III, 38, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. He was born April 4, 1982, in Grand Rapids, son of David and Patricia (Brechting) Holtzlander Jr. He was employed as a flight attendant. He is survived by his Mother Patricia Holtzlander; sister and brother in-law, Heidi and Stephen Krueger Jr.;...