Phyllis Joan Baes, age 83, of Lake Odessa, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 14, 2020. She was born December 23, 1936, daughter of Bernard Bertie and Virginia Marie (Appleton) Lee in Perry, MI.  She married Robert Baes April 30, 1955 in Coloma, MI.  Their family moved to the Lake Odessa area in 1968, where she later received her diploma from Lakewood High School. She is survived by her children, Daniel (Gayle Brooke) of Lake Odessa, Mark Baes of Cass City, Dawn (Phil)...

Jeffery Les Hummel passed from this life Saturday February 29, 2020 at the age of 60.  He was born in Ionia, MI February 25, 1960, son of Harold and Phyllis Hummel. Jeff is survived by his wife, Vickie Lee (Rogers) Hummel, 3 children, Nicholas (Alicia) Hummel, Natalee (Josh) Rinck, and Nathan (Kyree) Hummel, 7 grandchildren, Connor, Keith, and Kiara Barke, Brooke Rinck, Audriaunna, Adonis, and Alexander Hummel, brothers, Perry (Pam), Jody, and Greg (Colleen) Hummel, Father and...

Gloria Gorman Nashville, MI Gloria passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2019 at the age of 82. She took her last breath with family by her side. Gloria was born on April 23, 1937 in Ionia County, Michigan. Daughter of Homer and Irene Hall. Gloria spent her days working in home healthcare as a CNA. She was married to the love of her life Thomas Gorman for 56 years before he passed away on February 27, 2013. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, making...

Alice Marvita Kidder Woodland, MI Born March 11, 1931, went home peacefully to be with Jesus on Nov. 29, 2019, at the age of 88. Greatly loved as wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Alice was married to Calvon for 71 years; she was a devoted pastor’s wife.  Willingly using her talent of playing piano to serve the Lord. She was a loving mother of 4 daughters, Joy, Janet, Mary, and Vee, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and their...

Joan Lois Hurlbut of Sunfield passed away November 22, 2019 surrounded by her family. Joan was born June 11, 1941 to Ina (Barnum) Holton and Melvin Holton Sr in Sunfield Michigan.  Preceding Joan in death are parents Ina and Melvin Holton and brothers Melvin Jr. And Lynn Holton. She is also preceded by granddaughter Cassandra Kransz. Surviving are her children Michael Hurlbut, Teresa (Steve) Kransz, Denise (Randy) Matson and Rick (Christina) Hurlbut, sisters, Eleanor Baillif, Christine...

Robert James Stemler Sheridan, MI Robert James Stemler, 58, of Sheridan passed away Sunday November 17, 2019 at Secluded Pines where he was resident for 24 years. He was born January 23, 1961 in Lansing, MI, son of Kenneth A. and Maxine Ilene (Hummel) Stemler. He attended Portland Public Schools, and the Special Education Department.  Robert was a former employee of EBI Manufacturing, enjoyed riding his horse, hunting, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, was in the Cub Scouts, and won...

Raymond Dewitt Wilcox was born to Leo and Edna Wilcox on October 20, 1924.   When Raymond was two years old, his mother passed away.  A few years later, Leo married Arlene Morehouse who brought her strong faith to the home.  Several years later, baby sister Bonnie was born and Raymond took great joy in having his little sister tag along on his many adventures.  It was Raymond’s fun natured love of his little sister that attracted his future wife, Ardath. Raymond...

On Thursday, October 10th, 2019 our Loving Heavenly Father called George Kedric Monasmith of Sunfield, MI, home to be with Him. George was 89 years of age and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be thought of and missed every day. George was born at home in Woodbury, MI, on January 12th, 1930, as the only son of Kedric and Violet Monasmith. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1948 and went directly to work for Fisher Body (General Motors) in...

Merlin Jay Brooke passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2019.  Merlin was born January 20, 1933, to Lancelot William and Bernice Mae (Collier) Brooke and was raised in the farmhouse that his grandfather built in Sunfield, Michigan.  Merlin later purchased the family farm and enjoyed working the land while he raised his own family there.  Merlin graduated from Sunfield High School where he met his first wife, Darlene Louise Durkee, with whom he shared four...

Betty A. Campeau Vermontville, MI Betty Ann (Patterson) Campeau passed away at her home on August 12, 2019. She was born April 16, 1943 in Evanston Illinois to Charles and Margaret (Darnell) Patterson.  She was a graduate of Holt High School and worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell Telephone Company prior to her marriage on November 7 ,1964 to Ronald A. Campeau.  For a brief 1 ½ years prior to their 2 sons being born, Betty worked as a catalog salesclerk for...