Obituaries

Apr 11, 2025

Howard August Slasor passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 11, 2025.

He was born at home in Detroit on February 10, 1939, the fourth child of Otto and Ena (Talburg) Slasor. Howard attended Cooley High School and later Graceland College in Iowa. After college, he returned to Detroit to work alongside his father...

Apr 8, 2025

Gary L. McArthur, age 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Born on September 21, 1945, in Weidman, Michigan, Gary was a proud graduate of Weidman High School, where he earned the distinction of valedictorian in 1963. He continued his education at Central Michigan University, graduating in 1967—a reflection of his lifelong...

Apr 4, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Stolarek, 77, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2025, at 12:15 p.m.

She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, educator, parishioner, and mentor to several people, too many to mention. Betty was born on April 23, 1947, to Mitchell and Evelynn Zdunek in Chicago, Illinois after her upbringing in Northbrook and Chicago she received...

Apr 3, 2025

Lorraine Monroe (Ross), age 77, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at MyMichigan Hospital Midland. Born on June 1, 1947, in Midland, Michigan. Lorraine lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by those she loved most.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom, and her parents, Cloyce and Mildred Ross. She is lovingly...

Apr 2, 2025

Jane Anne Bufkin, age 65, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2025.

Born on March 24, 1960, in Peru, Indiana, Jane lived a life marked by perseverance, creativity, and deep love for her family. She graduated from the adult education program in Wyoming, Michigan, and later pursued studies at Central Michigan University from...

Mar 31, 2025

Carol A. Marchiando, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, surrounded by her family. Born on October 17, 1939, in Rosebush, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Patrick and Geraldine (Laubenthal) Horan and was one of five children.

Carol graduated from Beal City High School...

Mar 29, 2025

Kevin Steffke, aged 60, of Beal City, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 15, 1964, in Isabella County, Kevin was the eighth of eleven children to his loving parents Frederick and Florence (Grinzinger) Steffke. He was a beloved brother to his elder siblings Kenneth, William, Kathy,...

Mar 23, 2025

William John 'Bill' Beltinck, aged 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, Michigan. Born on June 21, 1954, Bill was the fourth child of John A. and Ethel M. (Banker) Beltinck. He was welcomed into the family by his elder siblings, Julie, Richard, and Martha, and later welcomed his younger...

Mar 23, 2025

Robert Cook, affectionately known as Bob, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Deerfield Center in Deerfield Township, Isabella County, Michigan. Born on April 25, 1935, in Gratiot County, Michigan, Bob was the beloved son of the late Willard R. and Orpha L. (Easlick) Cook.

Bob graduated from Ithaca High...

Mar 22, 2025

Richard Lee (Doerr) Ramsey, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born April 24, 1948, in Isabella County, the son of the late Jack and Jean (Doerr) Ramsey. After graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in 1967, Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, when he received an honorable...

Mar 20, 2025

Ida Mae Rush, age 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan. Born on August 8, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the eldest daughter of the late Bruno August and Barbara Ann (LaBlanc) Persyn. She welcomed her younger siblings, Victor, Sylvia, Helena, Bruno, Bobby, Jimmy, Carolyn, and Donna. Her...

Mar 19, 2025

Travis Van Nguyen, aged 48, of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born on October 10, 1976, in Vietnam, he was the beloved son of The Van Nguyen and Luyen Thi Le. Travis moved to the United States in 1993 and completed his high school education in Arlington, Texas. In September 2000, he married Tanya Ong, with...

Mar 16, 2025

Mary Toni (Torres) Sorenson, age 78, of Mt. Pleasant and Elkton, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 26, 1947, in Elkton, Michigan, Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (DeHoyos) Torres. A proud graduate of Laker's High School, Class of 1965, Mary pursued...

Mar 10, 2025

Emma Fisher, aged 85, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Laurels in Mt. Pleasant. Born on June 12, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Elijah John and Luella (Brown) Fisher. Emma married Donald Ray Buckles in 1956 in Saginaw County, and he preceded her in death in 1984....

Mar 10, 2025

Dorothy Germain, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by her family. Born on March 18, 1933, in Rosebush, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Dora) Wentworth. One of 18 children, Dorothy was welcomed into the home by Mabel, Howard, Earl, Agnes,...

Mar 7, 2025

Capri McCarty, 40, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. 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.

Mar 2, 2025

William Brooks, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on his 41st wedding anniversary, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma. Born on January 8, 1937, in Isabella County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Loren and Dorothy (Judge) Brooks. William, known affectionately as Bill, was a graduate of Shepherd High School in 1955.

Feb 27, 2025

Rita Moline, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the eldest daughter of Leo and Edna Barz in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Rita is the cherished matriarch of the Moline family, who raised their family on Summerton Road in Clare for many years.

Rita's...

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara J. McDonald, aged 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Crestwood Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 17, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the cherished middle child of John and Cora (Hein) Render. Barb shared her childhood with her siblings, Robert and Ann.

She met her beloved husband,...

Feb 20, 2025

David J. Krcmarik, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stone Lodge Memory Care in Shepherd surrounded by family. Born on March 19, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Cyril Vincent and Anastasia Mary (Slamka) Krcmarik. David graduated from Maple Grove St. Michael's High School in 1968, where he...