All Obituaries

Wilbur Walter Watts, Jr Wilbur Walter Watts, Jr, 86 years old of Weidman went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020.  Willie was born September 7, 1933 at Albion, Mi. to Wilbur W and Helen I Watts Sr.  He was raised in the Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge and Lansing areas and graduated  with the class of 1951.  Willie married LuAn Hammer on September 4, 1982 in Laingsburg. He was employed by Oldsmobile in Lansing as a forklift driver, retiring after 32 years. After...

Reva Lois Slyter Reva Lois Slyter (Armstrong), 92 years old of Edmore went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Reva was born July 23, 1927 in Stanwood, MI.  She grew up in the Stanwood area and graduated from Big Rapids High School, graduating with the class of 1947. She was employed by the State of Michigan working at the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids as a nurse’s aide for over 50 years, retiring in 1989.  She was a...

Edwin O. Chaffee Edwin O. Chaffee, age 81, of Lake passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2020. Ed was born in Lansing, MI to Edwin J. & Dorothy (Partridge) Chaffee on June 17, 1938. On August 10, 1962 Ed married the love of his life Marilynn Warn who preceded him in death. Ed was a retiree of General Motors (Oldsmobile) where he had worked as a Union Rep. and Fork Lift driver for over 30 years.  Ed loved fishing, hunting, drinking beer with his friends.  Ed was a member of the...

Norma June Oakley Norma June Oakley, 84 years old of Weidman went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020 at the Isabella Medical Care Facility. Norma was born June 24, 1935 in Brighton, MI.  She grew up in the Fowlerville area and graduated from Fowlerville Community Schools. She was employed by the Hillcrest Center and Mt. Pleasant Center in the housekeeping department, retiring after 25 years of service. On October 29, 1988 Norma married William Oakley Sr. at the Trinity United...

Harold D Straus Harold D Straus, age 69 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at home. Harold was born in Mt Pleasant MI to Stephen H and Joyce T (Voisin) Straus on October 31, 1950. He graduated from Beal City High School in 1969. After high school Harold went on to serve his country in the US Navy from 1970 to 1974. Harold worked for the Local 85 as a pipefitter; he retired after 40 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, pool and bowling. Harold is survived by his...

Richard Watta Richard Watta, 72, of Barryton passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Per Richards wishes cremation has taken place.  Arrangements by Maier Family Funeral Home of Weidman.

Daniel Joseph Wernette Daniel J. Wernette, age 82 went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 13, 2020. Daniel was born in Dearborn MI to Albert and Lucille (Simon) Wernette on April 30, 1937. He later settled in Weidman with the love of his life Phyllis (Abbott) Wernette. They had 5 children. Daniel was a retiree of Dow Chemical where he had worked as an Electrician for over 30 years. He was well known in the area and helped many of the locals with their electrical needs. Daniel loved...

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...