Obituaries

Oct 15, 2019

Bonnie Kampf, 90, of Rosebush, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. She was born March 15, 1929, in Rochester, Michigan, daughter of the late Henry and Delila (Jenkins) Bower. She grew up near Delwin on her parents farm and lived with other families while attending high school and beauty school. She married Hurley...

Oct 10, 2019

William Shrum, 89, of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. He was born October 26, 1929, in Breckenridge, son of the late Roy Ross and Alta Lillian (Stutzman) Shrum. A 1948 graduate of St. Louis High School, Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged with...

Oct 9, 2019

Stephen Moreau, 47, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at McLaren Central Michigan. Cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration for Stephen will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 9, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Shepherd with Deacon Michael Smith officiating. He is survived by his parents, Richard B. and Diana K. Moreau...

Oct 9, 2019

Lawrence Sebenick, 78, of Alma and formerly of Beal City, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at The Willows of Howell with his family by his side. Larry was born April 6, 1941, in Beal City, son of the late Norman and Josephine (Mesh) Sebenick. He graduated from Beal City High School in 1958 and attended both Ferris State...

Oct 6, 2019

Frances Marie Welgs, 64, of Remus, MI. Beloved daughter of the late Leon and Stella Welgs, beloved child of God, went home to be with the Lord and her family on Sunday, October 6. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Franny is survived by her siblings and spouses, Leon A. Welgs, Jr., Catherine...

Sep 30, 2019

Charles Richard Walz

Charles Richard Walz, age 70 of Coldwater Lake passed away on September 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Charles was born on October 7, 1948 in Flint; he was the son of the late Donald and Margaret (Wooley) Walz. He was raised in the Flint area...

Sep 28, 2019

Sarah Jane Holmes

Sarah Jane Holmes, age 81 of Weidman passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at her home.

Sarah was born on January 30, 1938 to Eugene and Lorna (Parr) Holmes in Hemple, Missouri. Sarah enjoyed music, animals, babies, dancing and being with people. She would laugh and joke around with everyone she...

Sep 24, 2019

Octaviano (Toby) Martinez

Octaviano (Toby) Martinez, age 80 of Weidman passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland.

Toby was born on March 22, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas; he was the son of the late Anastacio and Catalina (Ibarra) Martinez. He grew up in the Mt. Pleasant area and...

Sep 24, 2019

Paul Maloney, 75, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born May 31, 1944, in Willmar, MN, son of the late John J. and Helen K. (Nash) Maloney. After attending Gonzaga Prep High School from 1958-1961, Paul graduated from St. Bernard High School...

Sep 22, 2019

Anna 'Anne' Trussell, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Green Acres Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. She was endeared to many people and will be greatly missed. Born in Mt. Pleasant on May 18, 1926, she was the daughter of Herman and Helen (Schumacher) Voisin. Anne was valedictorian of her 1944 graduating class at...

Sep 17, 2019

Leonard Cashen, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Metro Health in Wyoming, Michigan. He was born August 24, 1941, in Remus, Michigan, son of the late Leonard P. and Vera A. (Miller) Cashen. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in 1959, Leonard married Karen Ritchie on July 20, 1963, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church....

Sep 13, 2019

Cindy Lou Zuker, 66, of Mt. Pleasant passed away with her family by her side Friday, September 13, 2019 at home, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born December 30, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Ralph J. and Joan A. (Bailey) Baughman. A 1971 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Cindy married Joseph Zuker...

Sep 13, 2019

Lois Burridge, 81, of Weidman, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at home with her husband by her side. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Lois was born November 25, 1937, in East Tawas, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Robinson) Shortt. She was a hairstylist in Saginaw and Hemlock for many years before moving...

Sep 6, 2019

Marjorie Schafer, 64, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side, Friday, September 6, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born September 24, 1954, in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of Harold and Vada (Laubenthal) Block. She was welcomed into the home by her older brothers, James and Robert. Marge grew up in Beal...

Aug 30, 2019

Shirley Ann Whitfield

Shirley Ann (Koenke) Whitfield, age 76 of Weidman passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital.

Shirley was born on May 5, 1943 in Detroit; she was the daughter of the late Carl and Elsie (Barsuhn) Koenke. She grew up and graduated from the Detroit area schools. Shirley...

Aug 16, 2019

Timothy Marvin Eldridge

Timothy Marvin Eldridge, age 53, of Weidman passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at home.

Tim was born on March 28, 1966 to Marvin M and Marjean C (Rydahl) Eldridge in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He was raised in the Weidman area and attended Chippewa Hills schools. After high school Tim attended...

Aug 15, 2019

Barbara Ingram, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away August 15, 2019, after a long illness, at home with family by her side. She was born July 28, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, daughter of the late Elizabeth Betty Louise (Hodgins) and Harry Post. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1957 and completed her Bachelors, Masters, and Specialists Degrees from...

Aug 12, 2019

Nadine Voisin, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma with family by her side. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 16, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Father Don Henkes officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Lincoln Reception Center...

Aug 6, 2019

Willma Idell Nostrant

Willma Idell Nostrant, age 87, of Weidman passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at home.

Willma was born on March 29, 1932 to Leo and Daisy (Roberts) Lyon in Midland, Michigan. Willma and her family moves to Lansing and owned and operated the Mustang Bar on the corner of Turner and...

Aug 5, 2019

John Vargo, 86, of Alma, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving friends at the Arcada Adult Foster Care Facility in Alma, Michigan. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held on a date to be determined. John was born August 29, 1932, in Isabella county, son of the late John and Margaret (Chesney)...