Obituaries
Mary Kay (Bergeron) Smith
Jul 9, 2025
Mary Kay Smith, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Woodland Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory, and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.
Jolucile Barragan
Jul 8, 2025
Jolucile Barragan, affectionately known as Jo, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Born on January 6, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Harold and Elaine Maxine (Watkins) Brooks. Jo was the youngest of four children, welcomed into the home by her elder siblings Donna, Joyce,...
Gladys May Walker
Jul 5, 2025
Gladys May Walker, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Green Acres Assisted Living at the age of 97. She was born on August 8, 1927, in Isabella County, Michigan, to the late Herbert H. and Mable (Maxon) Winnie. Gladys married John Walker on August 27, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and together they...
Richard Frank Fabiano
Jul 3, 2025
Richard Frank Fabiano of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Mary Jane (Sowle) Fabiano, who passed away on January 22, 2022. A proud Army veteran, respected community leader, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Richard lived a...
Sterling Dominic (Shamlin) Gepford
Jun 29, 2025
With profound sadness, we share that Sterling Dominic (Shamlin) Gepford, age 20, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on June 29, 2025, after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Alma, Michigan to Tiffany Gepford and the late Sammy Shamlin, Sterling brought joy and light to all who knew him. He grew up surrounded by a loving...
Barbara Carol (Hawkins) Rutterbush
Jun 25, 2025
Barbara Carol Rutterbush, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Woodland Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory, and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.
Emily Cole-Zaragoza
Jun 24, 2025
Emily Cole-Zaragoza, aged 37, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on March 23, 1988, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the beloved daughter of Mark and Julie (McCoy) Cole. Emily was a proud member of the class of 2006 in Shepherd and pursued her passion for helping others by attending Mid Michigan College to...
Nathaniel "Ike" Duane Forquer
Jun 24, 2025
Nathaniel "Ike" Duane Forquer, age 46, of Winn, Michigan, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born March 11, 1979, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He leaves behind his mother, Louise Forquer, and many other loved family members and friends. Ike dedicated a significant part of his life to service, both in the Marine Corps and...
Edward Brian Howard
Jun 24, 2025
Edward Howard, aged 70, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Born on September 18, 1954, Ed was the seventh child of the late Thomas and Mary (Finley) Howard. He was welcomed into the family by his elder siblings, Mary Jane, John, Marvin, Richard, Mike, and Nancy.
Ed...
Barbara “Barbie" L. Davis
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara "Barbie" Davis, 70, passed away on June 20th, 2025 in Shady Oak Group Home in Mt Pleasant, surrounded by her siblings Kathy, Karen and Gale, her deceased parents Merle and Pat Davis, her home family Kali, Tanja, other staff and co-residents, who for decades provided Barbie with the most loving care and happy home, and her McLaren Hospice...
Mary Catherine Wesner Beach
Jun 14, 2025
Mary Catherine Wesner Beach, aged 66, of Lecanto, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Brooksville, FL. Born on January 27, 1959, in Monroe, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Mary Catherine (Lux) Wesner. Mary was welcomed into the family by her elder siblings, Marie, Robert 'Duke', Daniel, Charles, Robin, and Richard, and later...
Kimberly Kaye Hovey
Jun 14, 2025
Kimberly Hovey, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on June 10, 1958, in Isabella County, she was the cherished daughter of Maxie C. and Joyce H. (Cleveland) Haggart. Kimberly attended Mt. Pleasant High School with the class of 1976. She married the love of...
Donald Leory Woodward
Jun 12, 2025
Donald Leory Woodward, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory, and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.
Ann Elise Walker
Jun 9, 2025
Ann Elise Walker, a beloved sister and aunt, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, with her family by her side, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Leonard and Ruth (Utting) Walker. Ann was born October 21, 1957, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Ann dedicated several years...
Arlene Rosale Snyder
Jun 8, 2025
Arlene Rosale Snyder, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Mt. Pleasant on June 8, 2025. Born on September 7, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Lester Snyder Sr. and Zola (Foster) Snyder, and was later lovingly raised by her stepfather, Vernon Brown.
Arlene was a devoted mother to her children: Sherry (Vern)...
Charles A. Hoffman
Jun 6, 2025
June 6, 2025, on the feast of St Norbert, Charles A. Hoffman passed away peacefully into eternity surrounded by his wife and children. Like the saint, he lived by principles that were the foundation of his family. Born on February 22, 1943, Charles was the second born of Edmund and Phyllis (Kyser) Hoffman. His mind and spirit were nurtured...
David Lee Mogg
Jun 3, 2025
David Lee Mogg, age 80, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House with his wife Rita by his side.
Dave was born June 27, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, one of eight children of Ray and Cecil (Muter) Mogg.
He graduated from Coleman High School in 1963. His marriage to Barbara Sysak was...
Eric Keith Sehlke
Jun 3, 2025
Eric Keith Sehlke passed away unexpectedly on June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 40, at his residence. His family is heartbroken by his sudden death. Eric was born on October 3rd, 1984.
He is forever cherished and remembered by his girlfriend, Nalleli Hernandez; his mother, Cheryl Devereaux; his father, Tracy Sehlke and...
Dolores Vivian Corbin
Jun 2, 2025
Dolores Vivian "GG" Roberts (née Mattice), age 95, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Born on April 27, 1930, in Ecorse, Michigan, Dolores graduated from Ecorse High School and went on to dedicate many years to public service with the Lincoln Park City Government. Her career in the building and housing departments...
Maria Orfelinda Mata
May 30, 2025
Maria Orfelinda Mata, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation has taken place at Memorial Fields Crematory, and there are no services scheduled at this time. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.

