Obituaries

Jan 21, 2020

Helen Koutz, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Green Acres Assisted Living. She was born July 11, 1922, to Steven and Elisabeth (Russak) Kasel and grew up in Gratiot County. She graduated from Shepherd High School and was employed by Fisher Body in Lansing, assembling airplanes during World War II. She retired years later after...

Jan 19, 2020

Eric J. Schafer, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away January 19, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on a later date. Eric was born October 28, 1964, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Howard J. and Florence A. (Finnerty) Schafer. A 1983 graduate...

Jan 16, 2020

William C. Preuss, 66, of Lake Isabella, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland with his family by his side. He was born August 4, 1953, in Hemlock, Michigan, son of the late Clare and Lucille (Flowers) Preuss. He was a lifelong resident of Hemlock until his retirement in the spring of 2015. As...

Jan 16, 2020

Millicent Jean Rochefort, 83, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Grand Marais, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Fountain of Love Assisted Living in Rosebush. She was born May 6, 1936, in Grand Marais, daughter of the late Edward and Meleda (Deloria) Roberts. At the young age of 15, while working at the Cozy Corner in Grand Marais, Jean...

Jan 15, 2020

Carl Deaton

Carl passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Carl retired from Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort after working as a slot technician for 22 years.

Survived by his wife, Deborah Deaton; his children, Carl (Carmen) Deaton, Heather (Jeffrey) Bajena, Brian (Michelle) Deaton; grandchildren, Brian (Brittany) Wagner, Sean (Andrea) Wagner, Miranda...

Jan 13, 2020

Sherm Rowley was a devoted family man. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, nothing brought him greater joy than the time he spent with his close-knit family. He lived his life fully enjoying his love of woodworking and generously giving his time and resources to serve the greater community. A charming person who sincerely loved all people, there simply wasnt...

Jan 12, 2020

William Herdlein, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend. Bill was born July 17, 1954, in Mt. Pleasant, son of William G. and Joan L. (Little) Herdlein. A 1972 graduate of Beal City High School, Bill married Gail Tilmann on April 15, 1977, at...

Jan 12, 2020

Rose Wunderbaum Traines, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was born September 13, 1928, in Monroeville, Indiana, daughter of the late Louis and Leah (Fogel) Wunderbaum. She was the youngest of three children. Her family owned a salvage business and in 1932 moved to Montpelier, Indiana. By the...

Jan 12, 2020

Michael Milton Fullmer

Michael Milton Fullmer, age 54 of Lake Isabella passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born on January 31, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. On November 18, 1994 Mike married Aleta M. Cardy in Lansing and has spent 25 glorious years with each other...

Jan 11, 2020

Ellen Pauline Smith, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant. She was born February 1, 1939, in Midland County, daughter of the late Earl D. and Maude May (Anthony) Seeley. A 1958 graduate of Shepherd High School, Pauline married Larry E. Smith on January 16, 1960 in Mt. Pleasant. She was...

Dec 31, 2019

Ella Clare, 102, of Beal City, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. She was born April 14, 1917, in Nottawa Township, Isabella County, Michigan, daughter of the late Mathias and Mary (Bauer) Fox. She married Cecil J. Clare on April 19, 1947, at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Beal City. Ella was employed as...

Dec 29, 2019

Deneen Klein, 49, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born April 9, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Stephen and Marla (Hatt) Gauss. She was welcomed into the home by her older siblings, Denise, Steve, Keith, Dana, and Derek. She would later become a big sister to...

Dec 26, 2019

On December 26, 2019 Philip Milson Biebesheimer of Cadillac laid down his wrenches for the last time. He was born on March 17, 1937. Phil was preceded in death by Linda, his wife of 47 years. Phil was a well loved father to Denise, Darlene and Dana Biebesheimer as well as Donna Elenbaas who also beat him to Heaven. His...

Dec 25, 2019

Dr. Orhan Baybura, 99, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey, September 5, 1920, son of the late Ibrahim and Huriye Baybura. Following graduation from a French speaking high school, he was admitted to the University of Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1941, graduating in 1947 as a medical doctor. Dr. Baybura...

Dec 25, 2019

Valerie Jean Mears

Valerie Jean Mears (Egbert), age 47 of Lake passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Valerie was born on October 8, 1972; she was the daughter of Lawrence Egbert II and Delores Garrett. She graduated from Beal City High School with the class of 1990. She was the owner...

Dec 24, 2019

Michael J. Baugher, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. Cremation has taken place. He was born December 13, 1946, in the state of Washington. He was married to Launa Kennedy who preceded him in death. Michael is survived by his sons, Michael, William, Patrick and Brian Baugher; daughter, JoAnn Baugher;...

Dec 23, 2019

Sue Slusher, 74, of Zephyrhills, FL, and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at her home. She was born October 4, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Charles McIntyre and the late Donna Krick. A 1963 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Sue married Danny Slusher on June 22, 1963, at Mt. Pleasant Church...

Dec 17, 2019

Mildred Kappler, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at her home under the care of Grace Hospice. She was born February 28, 1929, in Isabella County, daughter of the late Edgar and Katie (Ryckman) Reed. She married Harold F. Kappler on January 2, 1947, in Isabella County. Mildred received her high school diploma from Shepherd High...

Dec 17, 2019

Patricia Owen, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at her residence. She was born March 17, 1964, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of Harold and Marian (Wezensky) Keehbauch. A 1982 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Patti received her certification to be a Licensed Practical Nurse from Delta College in Bay City. She had been employed...

Dec 15, 2019

Rita Doherty, 97, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, in DeLand, Florida. She was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, next to her first husband, Carl R. Dent, on Friday, December 27, 2019.