All Obituaries

Michelle Lynn Onstott It is with a heavy heart our family mourns the loss of our beloved Michelle Lynn and we are devastated beyond words. Michelle age 44 of Remus passed away with her loving family by her side on November 20, 2018 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. She was born on November 30, 1973 to Terry and Lynn (Livingston) Onstott in Mt. Pleasant.  She attended Montabella High School and graduated with the class of 1992. Michelle was a joy to everyone she knew. She had a...

Olin S. Starkey Olin S. Starkey, age 85, of Weidman passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. Our loving husband and father went to visit the Lord after a very painful battle. Olin was born on July 23, 1933 to Emery and Ada (Hobbs) Starkey. , MI.  Olin married Artina Jackson in Alma and she preceded him in death in 1993.  He then met and married Dorothy Powell in 1995, and they have celebrated 23 years of marriage together.  He owned his own water and oil drilling company for...

VERLEGER, RICHARD DUANE, age 67, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly Mt Pleasant, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, following a long courageous fight with leukemia. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.  Richard loved to hunt and spend days on his farm. He liked to spend time on Beaver Island where he has a cabin where he could relax and hang with friends.  Richard was born on January 13, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He went to Mt Pleasant High School and...

Joyce Louise Helms, age 87 passes away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Spectrum of Big Rapids. Per Joyces's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Melissa Sue Blizzard-Hodges   Melissa Sue Blizzard-Hodges, age 37, of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI on October 11th, 2018 surrounded by her family.    She grew up in Mt. Pleasant and was a feisty, sassy, and fun-loving kid, full of spunk and joy.  She graduated from Beal City High School in 1999 and could often be found with her face in a book.  She passed her love of reading down to her eight-year-old son,...

Beatrice O. Okonmah Beatrice Ogugua Okonmah, age 81, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, October 04, 2018 at home.  Beatrice was born on May 31, 1937 to Vincent and Josephine (Odogbo) Okwedimbu in Nigeria. She obtained her education in Nigeria and worked as a principal in Nigeria. Beatrice is survived by her children; Maureen and Patrick Okonkwo, Dike Okonmah, Albert Okonmah, Isioma and Alex Erife and Collins and Wendy Nzolo Uwaje; 19 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren;...

WILLIAM (BILL) JOSEPH MARTIN William (Bill) J. Martin, 81, of Lake Isabella passed away on September 27, 2018. After a heroic effort, our father has finally let go. He lived life on his terms. He was a funny, hard-working, intelligent man who was loved by many. Bill had battled many years with chronic heart issues but never let that get in his way of doing absolutely everything he desired. He was a diehard baseball fan. His favorites were the Reds and the Cubs.  Bill loved deer...

Larry Allen Stratton Sr Larry Allen Stratton Sr., age 70, of Remus passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 with his family at his side at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. Larry was born on September 13, 1948 to Lyle N and Edith M (Bentley) Stratton in Lansing, MI. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended the area schools.   Larry worked for Irwin Seating in Grand Rapids as a press operator and retired after 20 plus years of service. On November 24, 2004...

Steven David Finch Steven David Finch, age 68, of Lake Isabella passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Steve was born on March 23, 1950 in Eaton Rapids, the son of David R and Marion A (Edwards) Finch. He was raised in the Eaton Rapids area and graduated from Eaton Rapids High School. Steve was in the National Guard for over 17 years and worked as a mechanic. On July 29, 2006, Steve married Rebecca Hillman in Weidman.  He enjoyed sing...

Geraldine Marie King Geraldine Marie King, age 71, of Lake Isabella passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. Geraldine was born on December 6, 1946 to Robert R and Mary E (Thompson) McLaughlin in Saginaw and she also grew up in this area. On June 9, 1984 Geraldine married Arvil G King in Belleville, MI and they were together for over 34 years. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, playing card and games on the computer; but she especially loved her family...