Ella Mae Kenny
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ella Mae (Peak) Kenny, 91, of Shepherd, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home with family on the Feast of the Archangels, September 29, 2026. One of Ella’s favorite songs was “The Old Rugged Cross.” In a sense, her entire life was framed by the Cross: she was born...
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Jamie Sue Pratt
Jamie Sue Pratt, age 52, of Wheeler, Michigan, passed away September 27, 2026, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital. Jamie was born January 14, 1974, the daughter of John and Barbara (Preston) Pratt. Jamie had a lifelong love for horses and always enjoyed having them as part of her life. She started with Belgians and would...
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John Patrick Florian
John P. Florian John P. Florian was born on September 30, 1945, to William and Bernice (Quinlan) Florian. In 1972, he married Linda Hall, with whom he shared many years of marriage, family, friendship, and treasured memories. John passed away on September 23, 2026, at MidMichigan Hospital in Midland, Michigan, with his loving...
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Nelson George Bazzett Jr.
Nelson George Bazzett Jr. Nelson George Bazzett Jr., age 71, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. Nelson was born February 22, 1955, the son of Nelson and Mary (Groenke) Bazzett Sr. He married Denise Lynn Matthews in 1990. Nelson enjoyed the simple pleasures in...
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Jill Anne Lyon
Jill Anne Lyon (Stevens), 66, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away on September 17, 2026, in the community where she was born, raised, and made her home. Jill was born February 19, 1960, in Mt. Pleasant to Frank and Shirley Stevens. She was a mother to three children, Elizabeth, Katherine and Nathan, and a...
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Richard Henry Kaufman
Richard Henry Kaufman “Dick” Richard Henry Kaufman “Dick,” also lovingly known as Papa Dickie, Grrrouch, Grandpa, and Dad, passed away on September 21, 2026, at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, Michigan, at the age of 90. Dick was born in Alma, Michigan on December 2, 1935, to Burdell Davis Kaufman and Russell Newman Kaufman....
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Joshua Hunter Losee
Joshua Hunter Losee Joshua Hunter Losee, age 32, of Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Josh was born May 31, 1994, the son of Eric Losee and Julie Smith. Josh had a goofy personality and a special way of making those around him laugh and smile. Often the life of...
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Shirley Jean Fausett
Shirley Jean Fausett, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at Isabella Medical Care Facility, surrounded by her devoted family. Shirley was born on February 25, 1935, in Winn, Michigan, to Leo and Jessie (Wing) Morey. She graduated from Shepherd High School in 1953. On April 24, 1953, she married Russell Fausett in...
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David Lavern Hetherington
David Lavern Hetherington passed away into eternal life surrounded by his family, on Monday, 09/14/2026, at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids after complications from a severe stroke. Dave was born on 04/27/1948 to Donald and Margie (Fisher) of Shepherd. Dave was a lifelong resident of Shepherd, growing up on the family dairy farm just...
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Walter Roy Nichols
Walter Roy Nichols, age 84, of St. Louis, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma. Walt was born June 14, 1942, the son of William “Harvey” and Neva (Brown) Nichols. Walt was a hard worker who enjoyed the simple things in life. He worked in the construction industry(mason brick cutter...
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