Obituaries

Oct 29, 2018

Olin S. Starkey

Olin S. Starkey, age 85, of Weidman passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. Our loving husband and father went to visit the Lord after a very painful battle.

Olin was born on July 23, 1933 to Emery and Ada (Hobbs) Starkey. , MI. Olin married Artina Jackson in Alma and she...

Oct 25, 2018

Elizabeth Doyle, 79, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Flint passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant. Cremation has taken place. Elizabeth was born October 28, 1938, in Cheboygan, Michigan, daughter of the late George E. and Marian E. (Glazier). Elizabeths marriage to John C. Doyle was blessed with four children, John P., Frank,...

Oct 25, 2018

Bernard Wentworth, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at his home surrounded by family. A Funeral Mass for Bernie will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski as celebrant. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-7:30 p.m....

Oct 24, 2018

Autumn was born on September 28, 1995, in Grand Rapids, the third of four daughters to Sharon Parkey. She was welcomed by sisters, Colleen and Shawnah and was later joined by sister, Augustina Tina. Autumn was adopted by Chip and Dana (Kequom) Neyome at the age of five and resided on Remus Road in Mt. Pleasant with her sister, Tina...

Oct 23, 2018

VERLEGER, RICHARD DUANE, age 67, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly Mt Pleasant, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, following a long courageous fight with leukemia. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Richard loved to hunt and spend days on his farm. He liked to spend time on Beaver Island where he has a cabin where...

Oct 22, 2018

Virginia Phipps, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at her home with her family by her side. Virginia was born May 29, 1927, in Flint, Michigan, daughter of the late Thomas Earl and Alta Mae (Mahon) Taylor. She married Walter Wayne Phipps on August 23, 1947, in Alma, Michigan. She was a member of the First...

Oct 21, 2018

Joyce Louise Helms, age 87 passes away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Spectrum of Big Rapids.

Per Joyces's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Oct 15, 2018

Michael Stinson, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018, at his home. Cremation has taken place and visitation will be held at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 4 to 6. An Irish wake will be held at Stir, next to Hunters Ale House (on Bluegrass Rd.), following visitation on Monday,...

Oct 15, 2018

Vera Frances Barath, 92, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Rochester and Gladwin, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018, at Crestwood Village in Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Mass for Vera will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, October 26, at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Shepherd with Father Fred Kawka as celebrant. The family will receive friends at the...

Oct 11, 2018

Melissa Sue Blizzard-Hodges

Melissa Sue Blizzard-Hodges, age 37, of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI on October 11 th , 2018 surrounded by her family.

She grew up in Mt. Pleasant and was a feisty, sassy, and fun-loving kid, full of spunk and joy. She...

Oct 10, 2018

Monica Lucille Barrett, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Medilodge in Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Mass for Monica will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, October 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fred Kawka as celebrant. Burial will be Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon following at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. The family will receive...

Oct 10, 2018

Cynthia Bollman, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma with her family by her side. She was two days from her 60th birthday. A Funeral Mass for Cindy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Don Henkes as celebrant. Burial will be in...

Oct 7, 2018

Mary Bower, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, at MidMichigan Healthcare in Midland. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 10, from 4-7 p.m. with the Vigil beginning at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass for Mary will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Oct 4, 2018

Beatrice O. Okonmah

Beatrice Ogugua Okonmah, age 81, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, October 04, 2018 at home.

Beatrice was born on May 31, 1937 to Vincent and Josephine (Odogbo) Okwedimbu in Nigeria. She obtained her...

Oct 3, 2018

Jenny Somers, 47, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Suncare Adult Foster Care in Mt. Pleasant. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 8, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Pastor John Kasper officiating. Visitation will held one hour prior to the service. Immediately following the service, a luncheon will take place in Lincoln...

Sep 30, 2018

Franklin D. Moran Jr., 86, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Cremation has taken place.

Sep 30, 2018

Mabel VanHorn, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Mabel was born April 12, 1930, in Lewis County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Richard and Laura (Rickett) Smith. She married Robert VanHorn on January 22, 1974, in Mt. Pleasant. Some of Mabels favorite pastimes were playing the guitar, crocheting, gardening, fishing...

Sep 27, 2018

Marjorie Holland, 89, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. Cremation has taken place. Marjorie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Jud Shea of Clare; granddaughter, Heather and her husband Jay; great grandchildren, Joslyn, Kodie and Camryn. grandson, Scott; great grandchildren Evan and Bradley; grandson, Mathew and his wife...

Sep 27, 2018

WILLIAM (BILL) JOSEPH MARTIN William (Bill) J. Martin, 81, of Lake Isabella passed away on September 27, 2018. After a heroic effort, our father has finally let go. He lived life on his terms. He was a funny, hard-working, intelligent man who was loved by many. Bill had battled many years with chronic heart issues but never let that get...

Sep 25, 2018

Larry Allen Stratton Sr Larry Allen Stratton Sr., age 70, of Remus passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 with his family at his side at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. Larry was born on September 13, 1948 to Lyle N and Edith M (Bentley) Stratton in Lansing, MI. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended the...