Patrick Matthew Burk
Patrick Matthew Burk, age 58, of Shepherd, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at U of M Hospital with his family by his side. Pat was born September 27, 1967, the son of Lee and Marie (Smith) Burk Sr. Pat was a hardworking man who enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors. He...
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Jolene Elaine Henderson
Jolene Elaine Henderson, age 83, of Vestaburg, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis. Jolene was born September 17, 1942, the daughter of Donald and Mary Lou (Forman) Brown. She married Robert James “Bob” Henderson Sr. on March 7, 1959. Jolene loved camping and enjoyed being...
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Jeffrey Scott Thaller Sr.
Jeffrey Scott Thaller Sr., age 53, of Shepherd, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 30, 2026. Jeff was born January 7, 1973, the son of Terry and Marlene (Jones) Thaller Sr. Jeff was a family man at heart and loved spending time with those closest to him. His boys and his grandchildren meant...
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Stanley Robert Guthrie
Stanley Robert Guthrie Stanley Robert Guthrie passed away peacefully at his home with his sister by his side on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Stanley was born August 5, 1946, the son of Fredrick and June (Bennett) Guthrie. At a young age, Stanley suffered from meningitis, which left him with several lifelong disabilities. But those challenges...
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Larry Rendel Kniffen
Larry R Kniffen, age 91 years young, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Larry was born on March 10, 1935. On November 2, 1958, he was married to Mary Lou Lyon and spent the next 53 years together until her passing in 2011. Together they raised two...
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Camie Cay Pope
Camie Cay Pope passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 9, 2026, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, with her family at her side. Camie was born March 14, 1964, the daughter of Donald and Charlotte (Boxton) Wicker. Camie was a hardworking, devoted, and family-oriented person who could always be counted on by those she loved....
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David Edward Brandt
David Edward Brandt, age 74, of Shepherd, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. David was born June 19, 1952, the son of Howard “Bud” Malcomb and Vera Agnes (White) Brandt. He was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina, at the infirmary of the United States Marine...
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Donna Grace Salisbury
Donna Grace Salisbury Donna Grace Salisbury, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. Donna was born January 17, 1939, the daughter of Kendall and Esther (Grace) Kniffen. She was later raised by her adoptive parents, Ernie and Hannah Grace. On March 15, 1956, Donna married...
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Gregory Michael Hammond
Gregory Michael Hammond, age 28, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born December 3, 1997, in Alma, Michigan, the son of Sheila Marie Troyer and Gregory Mark Lyon, who devoted their lives to loving and caring for him. Gregory was a cherished son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend who...
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Wanda Lee Travis
Wanda Lee Travis, age 83, passed away peacefully Friday, August 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Wanda was born November 7, 1942, the daughter of John and Alma (Ardner) Young. She graduated from Shepherd High School in 1960 and attended Northwood. Wanda worked for the Isabella County Extension Office and later spent...
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