Obituaries

Jul 27, 2017

Charlie Thomas Holliday

Charlie passed in peace with his wife Maryellen by his side on Thursday, July 27, 2017. They were married on September 8, 1963.

Charlie was born on July 4, 1943 to Ben and Hilda (Johnson)...

Jul 27, 2017

William Guy Riggs

William Guy Riggs, 89 passed away July 27, 2017 at the Masonic Home surrounded by his family. He was born June 21, 1928 in Lamberton, West Virginia to George & Blanche (Bumgardner) Riggs. Bill moved to Mt. Pleasant at the age of 9 and remained in the area the majority of...

Jul 26, 2017

Rebecca Ann McShane

Rebecca Ann McShane, age 60, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Rebecca was born on April 12, 1957 to Jack and Janice (Jones) Purkiss in Port Huron, MI. Rebecca grew...

Jul 22, 2017

Clarence Edward Bennett, Jr., age 89, of Shepherd, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Clarence was born in Flint, Michigan, the son of Clarence and Caroline Smith Bennett, Sr. On October 7, 1950, he and Mary Ann Baker were married at Allen Park, Michigan. Clarence worked as a journeyman for General Motors until his retirement in...

Jul 21, 2017

Mildred Ohlrogge of Midland died peacefully at the age of 90 in her room on Friday, July 21, 2017. Millie was born in Petoskey, Michigan, on January 25, 1927. She was the daughter of John and Agnes Campbell. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Miiller, husband Robert Ohlrogge, son Larry Miiller and granddaughter Melissa Hulbert. Millie lived for her...

Jul 17, 2017

Pamela Neely, 55, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Monday, July 17, 2017, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. Cremation has taken place and interment of her ashes will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Chippewa Township Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 2 p.m. at Jameson Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring...

Jul 14, 2017

Yvonne Marie Osborn

Yvonne Marie Osborn, age 81, of Weidman passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at home.

Yvonne was born on September 9, 1935 to Lawrence and Helen (Powers) Paquette in Millington, MI. Yvonne grew up...

Jul 13, 2017

Edward Wheaton, age 73, of Crystal, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant. Edward was born on August 29, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Paul and Millie Wheeler Wheaton. Edward is survived by his granddaughter, Jessica Evans of Mt. Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda, a daughter,...

Jul 10, 2017

Jeff Heintz, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Michigan. A Funeral Mass for Jeff will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski as celebrant. A luncheon will immediately follow at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Cremation will take place following Mass...

Jul 10, 2017

Joseph Stanwick, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Mass for Joseph will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski as celebrant. A luncheon will immediately follow at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Cremation will take place after Mass and...

Jul 5, 2017

Joanne Golding, beloved wife and confidant of the late Gaylord Golding lost her epic battle with Alzheimers, having succumbed to the illness on July 5, 2017 while convalescing at Isabella County Medical Care Facility. She was eighty-three years old. Joanne is survived by her daughter, Lynn Seppi; son, Gary G Golding, Sr; grandsons, Gary G Golding, Jr; and Gregory G...

Jul 4, 2017

Rosaleigh Elizabeth Ann Horvat was born on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 2:18 p.m. She was born at 36 weeks and had already passed away at birth. Rosaleigh was born to Daniel and Tamara Horvat of St. Charles, Michigan. Rosaleigh was preceded in death by her papa, Dennis Day; grandmother, Elizabeth Johnson; great-grandmother, Rosa Horvat; and great-grandfather, Don Myers. She...

Jun 27, 2017

Michael James Seaman, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland as the result of a bicycle/car accident near Mt. Pleasant. Mike was born on June 20, 1964 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of James F. and Lura M. (Duke) Seaman. Mike lived in the Mt. Pleasant area since the age of...

Jun 27, 2017

Fae Verlie Codden, 97, of Rosebush passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Rosebush Manor. A Funeral Mass for Verlie will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski as celebrant. A luncheon will immediately follow at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery following...

Jun 21, 2017

Joseph Faber, 70, of Beal City passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Mass for Joseph will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Ricky Varner as celebrant and Father Thomas Held as concelebrant. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Beal City Knights...

Jun 21, 2017

Anna May Lumbert, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2017 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. Her funeral will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, June 26 at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with her nephew, the Reverend Darryl Harless officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens in Mt. Pleasant. The family will receive friends on...

Jun 19, 2017

Rolland E. Battleshaw

Rolland E. Battleshaw, age 66, of Weidman passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Medilodge of Mt Pleasant.

Rolland was born on March 10, 1951 to George and Hazel (Coloky) Battleshaw in Isabella...

Jun 19, 2017

Darryl John Yuncker, 54, of Midland and formerly of Beal City, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Mass for Darryl will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Beal City with Father Ricky Varner as celebrant. A luncheon will immediately follow at...

Jun 14, 2017

Martha OBrien, 76, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at her home, with family at her side. Cremation has taken place and her funeral will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Deacon Larry Fussman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A...

Jun 14, 2017

Catherine N. Rodriguez, age 63, of St. Louis, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home. Catherine was born on November 6, 1953 in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Ronald and Roma Barrnett Nelson. Catherine was a manager at fast food and convenience stores. She loved yard sales, shopping, and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Catherine is...