Obituaries

Jan 31, 2014

Gary E Gladding

Gary E Gladding, age 67, of Weidman passed away on January 31, 2014 at home.

Gary was born on June 12, 1946 to Earl and Joan (Robertson) Gladding at Alma, MI. He was raised in the Elm Hall and Riverdale area. Gary graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1964....

Jan 26, 2014

Living almost a century, Victor Wezensky lived a full and meaningful life while holding his loved ones near. He was never one to worry about wealth or possessions, rather, he believed that it is in what we give to others that was its own reward. Vic was a devoted family man who treasured his wife and children, and he was...

Jan 21, 2014

Judith A. Ferrier, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away January 21, 2014, at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant. No services are planned.

Jan 20, 2014

When reflecting on the life of Sheila Pasch, it is easy to see that she was never concerned with building wealth or gaining material possessions, rather, she simply focused her time on loving those around her. Whether she was cooking for an Army, working on the family farm, or serving within her church community she was selfless in everything she...

Jan 15, 2014

Lea Fussman, 89, of Portland OR and formerly of Mt. Pleasant passed away January 15, 2014, at Marquis Piedmont Assisted Care Facility in Portland OR. A Funeral Mass for Lea will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Melvin Fox presiding and Deacon Larry Fussman assisting. The family will receive friends...

Jan 6, 2014

Trix Carey, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014, at Maplewood of Mt. Pleasant. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Andrew Miller officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lux Family Life Story Funeral Home on Friday from 6-8 p.m....

Jan 4, 2014

Gerald Ware, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant. His funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 at Lux Family Life Story Funeral Home, with Pastor Brian LaMew of Mt. Pleasant Community Church officiating. Burial will be in Lake City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...

Dec 25, 2013

Tanya Ong, 41, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Lux Family Life Story Funeral Home 2300 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, with Thich Nu An Hoa officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery immediately after the service. The family will receive...

Dec 17, 2013

Earl H. VanRaalte, 76, of Remus, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center in Roscommon. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Chippewa Hills Baptist Church.

Dec 13, 2013

Herman A. Kremsreiter, 92, of Beal City passed away Friday, December 13, 2013, at Margarets Meadows Assisted Living. A Funeral Mass for Herman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 16, at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Beal City with Father Ricky Varner presiding and Deacon Larry Fussman assisting. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family...

Dec 13, 2013

A woman of great strength with a gracious spirit, Ruth Morley lived a life that inspired those around her. She was a talented seamstress with fantastic skills in the kitchen, both of which were greatly appreciated by her family. Ruth was a devoted wife and nurturing mother whose love for her family was the driving force behind her strength each...

Dec 13, 2013

Doris A. Best, 100, of Midland, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013, at MidMichigan Stratford Village in Midland. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to MidMichigan Stratford Village and Hospice of Michigan. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Doris was born October 13, 1913, in...

Dec 11, 2013

Terry Lee Martin, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at his residence. Cremation has taken place.

Dec 8, 2013

Thomas Jay Lafferty Thomas Jay Lafferty, age 75, of Lansing, MI passed away at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Thomas was born in Detroit, MI on July 14, 1938.He attended schools in Detroit.He worked for the Highway Department as a Supervisor. Following Thomas wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. The family...

Dec 7, 2013

Although her journey came to a sudden end, the impact that Adeanna Sexton made in the world around her was no less significant. She was a loyal and hardworking woman who was a firm believer in working hard to achieve ones dreams. Adeanna valued her accomplishments, but she counted becoming a mother as both her highest calling and her greatest...

Dec 6, 2013

Independent by nature, Marguerite Rice was a determined and motivated woman whose strong will rarely let anything get the best of her. With ways all her own, she had the ability to balance these traits with an ever present, loving and caring demeanor. She loved her family deeply, and in them she found her greatest joy. Lovingly remembered, the heart...

Dec 1, 2013

Richard A. Dick Barz was outgoing and friendly, a true people person who had many stories to tell. His experiences in life shaped his outlook and his actions. He loved his family dearly and cared for many beyond his household, working for the good of friends and strangers alike. He believed that a person should always try to do their...

Nov 29, 2013

Dale Walton, 55, of Lake, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013, at his home. He was born March 25, 1958, in Ypsilanti, son of Franklin D. and Carol D. (Smith) Walton. He married Connie J. Lewis on August 21, 1982, in Newton, IL. He worked alongside his brother, Frank, at F & K Tree Service. Dale is survived by his...

Nov 26, 2013

Although he was taken from his loved ones too soon, John Hancock took every moment he was given and lived it to the fullest. He was a no frills kind of man who was comfortable in his own skin and more than willing to work hard in whatever task lay before him. John accomplished so many things of which to...

Nov 25, 2013

Anita Donnelly, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013, at her residence. Cremation has taken place.