Obituaries

Dortha A. Recker

Dortha A. Recker

May 29, 2025

Dortha A. Recker, age 86, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at Woodland Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on October 12, 1938, in Clare, Michigan, Dortha was the beloved daughter of Clarence and Ocie A. (Fitzpatrick) Kirkpatrick. From her earliest years, she embodied warmth, strength, and a quiet resilience...

David Mclellan

David Mclellan

May 28, 2025

David McLellan, age 81, of Remus, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025. Born on September 16, 1943, in Chaleurs, Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada.

A master electrician by trade, David dedicated his career to the industrial field, respected for his skill, integrity, and strong work ethic. He had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid...

Linda Sue Fussman

Linda Sue Fussman

May 28, 2025

Linda Sue Fussman, aged 72, of Weidman, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, just a few days shy of her 73rd birthday. Linda passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished.

Born on June 2, 1952, in...

Arthur Blane Sellers

Arthur Blane Sellers

May 26, 2025

Arthur Blane Sellers, 76, of Remus, passed away on May 26, 2025. His departure leaves a profound emptiness in the hearts of all who knew him, but his memory will forever live on through the countless lives he touched.

Born on April 7, 1949, to Blane and Ettabelle (Chapman) Sellers, Art lived a life rich in laughter,...

James Ray Stapleton

James Ray Stapleton

May 23, 2025

James R. Stapleton, 93, of Mount Pleasant, MI, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. Born in St. Charles, Michigan, on September 19, 1931, Jim lived a life marked by service, devotion, and deep love for his family and country.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War aboard the USS...

Mildred "Dani" Ann Mcdonald

Mildred "Dani" Ann Mcdonald

May 22, 2025

Mildred Ann McDonald, affectionately known as "Dani", passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Comfort Care Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. She was the last surviving child of Leo Thomas and Edna Alice (Fosgett) Barz. Dani was born February 16, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan and was welcomed into the home by her elder siblings, William, Rita, Mary, and...

Rosaline Galler

Rosaline Galler

May 7, 2025

Rosaline Galler, aged 90, of Clare, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at McLaren Central Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 15, 1934, in Utica, Michigan, Rosaline was the cherished daughter of Fred and Rosaline (Klein) Preiss. She was the third of five children, growing up alongside her elder siblings Lorraine and Fred...

Larry Lee Olsson

Larry Lee Olsson

May 2, 2025

Larry Lee Olsson, aged 58, of Shepherd, Michigan, passed away on May 2, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. Born on July 26, 1966, in Big Rapids, Michigan, Larry was the eldest of five children of Larry Keith and Janet Ann (Gingrich) Olsson.  He later welcomed his younger siblings: Gregory, Arthur, Kimberly, and Cory. Larry attended Morley...

Robert Fedewa

Robert Fedewa

May 1, 2025

Robert Fedewa, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Pleasant on May 1, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 19, 1935, Bob was adopted by Leo and Isabelle (Bogemann) Fedewa. He attended Beal City Public Schools and went on to have a fulfilling career as a...

Matthew Charles Casey

Matthew Charles Casey

Apr 26, 2025

Matthew Charles Casey, of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away unexpectantly at his home, on April 26, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on April 3, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the youngest child of Kenneth R. Casey Sr. and Mary Sue (Brown) Casey.

Matthew was a loving father to daughter Meghan Casey of Midland, MI...

Sue Ann (Sponseller) Cotton

Sue Ann (Sponseller) Cotton

Apr 21, 2025

Sue Ann Cotton, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, April 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 7, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, Sue was the daughter of George and Winifred (Smith) Sponseller. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1958. In April 1963, she married Peter Jennings Cotton,...

Fred Dowayne Munn

Fred Dowayne Munn

Apr 19, 2025

Fred Dowayne Munn, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland surrounded by his 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.

Marie A. Lippert

Marie A. Lippert

Apr 18, 2025

Marie Lippert, 92, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing.

Marie was born August 2nd, 1932 at their home in Harris, MI, the first of twelve children of the late Cyril and Stella Mantei and spent her early yers living on the Hannaville Indian Reservation near her family home in...

Wendell Eugene White

Wendell Eugene White

Apr 15, 2025

Wendell E. White, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on May 9, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of the late Willard White and Juanita (Snider) Hart, who later married Carl Hart, becoming Wendell's beloved stepfather.

Wendell was a 1960 graduate of Avondale High...

Darcey Jo Powell

Darcey Jo Powell

Apr 13, 2025

Darcey Jo Powell, 57 passed away Sunday April 13, 2025. Darcey was a very special person, born with Down Syndrome she had a way of capturing the world in a different way than most. Darcey was a very happy person, everyone loved her. She had an amazing memory, remembering names, dates and so much more. She loved pouring over...

Howard August Slasor

Howard August Slasor

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...

Gary Lynn Mcarthur

Gary Lynn Mcarthur

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...

Elizabeth Ann (Zdunek) Stolarek

Elizabeth Ann (Zdunek) Stolarek

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...

Lorraine Monroe

Lorraine Monroe

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...

Jane Anne Bufkin

Jane Anne Bufkin

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...