Thomas William Francisco
Thomas William Francisco; age 63 of Shepherd passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 peacefully at the Woodland Hospice House with family by his side. Tom was born February 20, 1962 the son of Robert and Marianne (McCurdy) Francisco. He enjoyed motorcycles, particularly Harleys and going to bike week in Daytona. Tom played in a band...
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John Alexander Manley III
John Alexander Manley III age 84, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday June 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services for John will be held at Berry Funeral Home in Shepherd on Thursday June 5 at 12:00 pm. The family will receive visitors starting at 10:00 am until the...
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Julie Anne Lownsbery
Julie Anne Lownsbery of Rosebush died peacefully at her home on May 24, 2025. Julie was born March 27, 1953 to Theodore and Betty (Cain) Roberts. She married John Lownsbery on May 24, 1970. Together they had 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren who were the lights of her life. Julie was a...
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Maxine Rosella Sorensen
Maxine Rosella Sorensen; age 65 of Sumner passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 17, 2025. Maxine was born January 7, 1960 the daughter of Charles and Rosemary (Sanborn) Fox. She married Jerry Sorensen November 5, 1994. She enjoyed fishing and hunting and was also an avid reader. Maxine is survived by her husband Jerry; daughters Billie...
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Barbara Jean Oswald
Barbara Jean Oswald; age 79 of Lake Isabella passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Barb was born February 3, 1946 the daughter of Walter and Shirley (Johnson) Zingery. She married Terry Oswald July 11, 1964 and was an intrical part of the Oswald Oil Company. She enjoyed crafting...
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Marjorie Ann Mathis
Marjorie Ann Mathis, 80 of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 surrounded by family. Marjorie was born July 29, 1944 the daughter of Joseph and Eloise (Palmer) Chvojka. She married Thomas A. Mathis and together they had two sons, Robert and Keven. Marjorie dedicated her life to the service of the community...
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Debra Irene Davis
Debra Irene Davis; age 68 of St. Louis passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 peacefully at her home with family by her side. Deb was born March 25, 1957 the daughter of Roy and Harriet (Barnett) Speidel. She enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, camping, camp fires, and just having family time. She loved going to yard...
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Dennis Ward Johnson
Dennis Ward Johnson, 68, of Vestaburg, MI, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, May 6, after a year-long battle against pancreatic cancer. Dennis enjoyed being a part of his community, with countless friends dropping by to hang out, chat, and play cards. Playing cards was an enduring pastime for Dennis, and throughout the years...
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Edward D Sura
Edward D Sura; age 85 of Shepherd passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Ed was born January 23, 1940 the son of Andrew and Ann (Chomas) Sura. He enjoyed going to the casino and playing the Michigan lottery with his “lucky numbers.” Ed also enjoyed farming, flowers, and...
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JoAnn Swenson
JoAnn Swenson; age 89 of Shepherd passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 peacefully at Green Acres Assisted Living. JoAnn was born December 16, 1935 the daughter of Harry and Ilene (Arnold) Walker. She married Charles Swenson July 11, 1953 at the Shepherd United Methodist Church where she was a lifetime member. JoAnn served on the...
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