All Obituaries

Johanna Marie Sexton Johanna Marie (Fielder) Sexton, age 79, of Blanchard passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Johanna was born on August 1, 1940 in Hannibal, MO to Melvina Fielder. She grew up in the Hannibal MO area and then at the age 9 the family moved to Melvindale, MI.  Johanna graduated from Melvindale High School. On June 28, 1973 Johanna married Kermit Sexton in Flat Rock MI.  She was employed as a seamstress at Fisher...

  Edmund Eugene Orr Edmund Eugene Orr, age 87 of Nahma, MI (formerly of Weidman and Lansing) passed away on Sunday,  February 9, 2020 at Marquette Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on October 29, 1932 in Sears, MI to Elmer David and Olive Marie Orr. Ed grew up in the Sears area and attended school there. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Ed worked for the Board of Water and Light as an electrician for over 37...

Mary Elizabeth Mullin Mary Elizabeth (Grinzinger) Mullin, age 86, of Lake Isabella passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home. Mary was born on March 19, 1933 in Nottawa Township to Herman and Cecelia (Tilmann) Grinzinger. She grew up in the Beal City area and graduated from Beal City High School. She was employed as a cook in the food service department at Central Michigan University for over 25 years. Mary enjoyed playing cards, dining out, spending time at the Weidman Senior...

Carl Deaton Carl passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Carl retired from Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort after working as a slot technician for 22 years. Survived by his wife, Deborah Deaton; his children, Carl (Carmen) Deaton, Heather (Jeffrey) Bajena, Brian (Michelle) Deaton; grandchildren, Brian (Brittany) Wagner, Sean (Andrea) Wagner, Miranda (David) Wagner, Adam, Dia, Sarah, Carl; great grandchildren, Johnathon, Gracelynn, Kyleen, Payton, Phoenix. Carl was...

Michael Milton Fullmer Michael Milton Fullmer, age 54 of Lake Isabella passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on January 31, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. On November 18, 1994 Mike married Aleta M. Cardy in Lansing and has spent 25 glorious years with each other making wonderful memories with the family. He worked for the Lansing Board of Water and Lights for 14 years, retiring in 2007. Mike loved to operate heavy equipment, travel with...

Valerie Jean Mears Valerie Jean Mears (Egbert), age 47 of Lake passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Valerie was born on October 8, 1972; she was the daughter of  Lawrence Egbert II and Delores Garrett. She graduated from Beal City High School with the class of 1990.  She was the owner of the Town and Country Tavern in Beal City for many years and then she was program director at the Cencare AFC Home in Weidman for over 10 years. Valerie had a passion for sitting and...

Steven Samuel Myshock   Steven Samuel Myshock, age 66 of Weidman passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Steve was born on April 13, 1953 to Paul and Leona (Leffingwell) Myshock in Mt. Pleasant.  He grew up on the family farm 2 miles east of Leaton and attended St. Henry’s Elementary, Rosebush Middle School and Mt Pleasant High School, graduating with the class of 1971.  Steve served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed riding his...

  Lucas Lee Kelsey Lucas Lee Kelsey, age 26 of Weidman passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Lucas was born on September 13, 1993 to Dennis M and Candi (Farrow) Kelsey in Big Rapids, MI.  He grew up in the Weidman area and attended Chippewa Hills Schools. As a child he found a place to go swimming on Lake Huron and we named it Boo’s Beach, after his nickname “Boo” and then as an adult his nickname was...

  Karol June (Bray) Stratton, age 72 of Lake Isabella (formerly of Okeechobee, Florida) passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Karol was born on May 2, 1947 to Kenneth E and Mary A (Burleson) Bray, Sr. in Grand Rapids. She grew up in the Grand Rapids area. On October 30, 1965 Karol married Charles Alton Stratton in Detroit and they were happily married for 55 years.  She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, going to the casino, and attending church; while in Florida she attended...

John Francis Sternaman John Francis Sternaman, age 76 of Owosso passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Shiawassee County Hospice House. John was born on February 1, 1943 to Walter L. and Anna R. (McMullen) Sternaman in Owosso, MI.  He grew up in the Owosso area and attended Corunna High School, graduating with the class of 1962.  John served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 where most of his service time was spent in...