David James Drury of Sunfield, MI, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020.  David was born on October 11, 1947, in Lansing, MI, to Perry and Mary Drury.  David moved, with his wife Rhea and oldest son, to Sunfield in 1969, where he lived until moving to Lansing in 2013.  David worked at Demmer Corporation in Lansing for more than 40 years.  David was a fan of many sports, including the Lakewood Vikings, especially when his children were involved, the MSU Spartans, and...

Merlene Lumbert Merlene passed away unexpectedly at home on June 27, 2020 at the age of 70.  She was born Sept. 21, 1949 in Bonnieville, Kentucky daughter of Cecil and Ruie (Burton) Tackett. When she turned 3, her family initially moved to the Mulliken area and later finally settled in Sebewa.  She attended Loucks, Sebewa, and Lakewood High School.  At the age of 18, she married the boy next door, Jerry Elmer Lumbert. She was married in Lawton, OK on Nov. 2, 1967 where...

Robbin Ray Boucher Mulliken, MI On June18, 2020 Robbin lost his courageous battle with cancer.  Robbin was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 25, 1956 to Albert and Leta Boucher.  He is survived by his children Nathan (Jamie) Boucher and Cherie (Johnny) Johnson. Brothers Terry (Helen) Boucher, Dan (Trisha) Boucher. Sisters Bonnie (late Victor) Comstock, Renee (Dennis) Martin.  Grandchildren Garrett, Halie, Ellie, Tyson, Lydia, and Jaxson. Robbin's family was his...

"A Coal Miners Daughter" Ina May Swift Sunfield, MI Ina was born on August 17, 1943 in Vicco, Kentucky.  She passed away on May 2, 2020 at her home in Sunfield, Michigan.  She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Easter Herald of Sunfield, Michigan, her husband Robert Sidney Swift, her brother Wally Herald, sisters Naomi Porter and Carol Lusk. She is survived by her brother Ross Herald, Sisters Ruby Morris and Libby Garcia and her children, Deborah...

Frederick (Rick) Alan Teller from Lansing, MI., passed away on May 2, 2020. He was born June 28, 1951, to Lawrence and Maxine Teller. Rick served in the National Guard and worked as an auto body painter. In Rick's younger years he enjoyed racing motocross and flat track racing, anything with a motor caught his attention. Along with being a motorcycle enthusiast he had a true passion for the art of painting automobiles. His passion didn’t stop at painting he truly enjoyed spending...

Bethel Marceil Stambaugh, age 89, went home to be with her Savior on May 1, 2020. Bethel was born on July 27, 1930 in Woodland Township, Michigan to Royal and Rosa (Smalley) Frantz. She graduated from Sunfield High School in 1948 and later attended Elkhart Business University, graduating in 1950 with a degree in dental nursing. Bethel married Raymond Stambaugh on June 9, 1951. She was a devoted mother to their two sons. She attended Sebewa Baptist Church for many years, and her love for...

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...