Gary Anthony Hoffman
Gary Anthony Hoffman, age 83, was born on October 11, 1942, at home in Shepherd, Michigan, and passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Rita, by his side. Gary graduated from Alma High School in 1960 and proudly served in the National Guard for six years. Gary and Rita Merrifield Woodward shared 18 years...
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Kristopher D. Staff
Kristopher D. Staff, age 50, of Edmore, passed away in his sleep at his home on March 28, 2026. Kristopher was born on February 27, 1976, in Manistee, the son of Bryan and Rita (Reynolds) Staff. He loved playing guitar and playing video games with his son, Logan. He also enjoyed watching Jeopardy! and Wheel...
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Monica Zelis
Monica Coreen Zelis; age 46 of Sumner passed away March 25, 2026 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor with family by her side. Monica was born March 4, 1980 the daughter of Gerald Williamson and JoJean (Ken) Coston Eastman in Carson City, MI. She married Brandon Zelis August 25, 2007 in Riverdale. ...
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Richard Mike McMahon
Richard Mike McMahon, 82, passed away on March 19, 2026 at home in Ithaca, MI. Born on 1/17/1944 in Farmington, IL, Mike proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1988, completing 2 tours in Vietnam as a Seabee with MCB 6. He retired as a Hull Maintenance Technician, having served aboard the...
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Barbara Jean Bryant
Barbara Jean Bryant was born September 19, 1962 to Beverly Bryant. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 11, 2026. Barb was a retired slot ambassador for the Soaring Eagle Casino Mt. Pleasant where she devoted 25 years of service. She was an avid diamond artist, knitter, crafter and baker. She loved spending...
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Nancy June Carnahan
Nancy June Carnahan; age 68 of Gladwin passed away March 10, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Midland. Nancy was born October 13, 1957 the daughter of Silas and Patricia (Babion) Barnes. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, writing poems, shopping, and going for rides. She loved her puppies and her kids and grandchildren were her...
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Jennifer Ann Brown
Jennifer Ann Brown; age 47 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Saginaw Select Hospital. Jen was born November 17, 1978. She loved Lilo & Stitch and adult coloring books. She enjoyed watching TV and her favorites were Golden Girls and Law & Order. Jen was a big family...
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Jesse Lee Martinez
Jesse Lee Martinez; age 53 of Weidman passed away March 17, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Midland. Jesse was born May 10, 1972 the son of Jesse M. and Anna (Pitts) Martinez. He enjoyed fishing and doing tattoo work for family and friends. He also enjoyed freehand drawings and working on cars. Jesse worked...
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Forrest Earl Taylor
Forrest “Woody” Earl Taylor; age 77 of Shepherd passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home. Forrest was born October 27, 1948 the son of Forrest and Emma Taylor. He enjoyed antiquing and was known to talk with anyone. Forrest had a sense of humor. He worked for over 40 years for the Montcalm...
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Karen “Katie” Ann Kanine
Karen Ann (Carey) Kanine, lovingly known as Katie, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She now joins her beloved husband, Jim, in eternal peace. Katie was born on November 11, 1936, to Ivo and Veronica (Kalahar) Carey. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kanine; her parents;...
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