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Obituaries

Robert Kye Andrews

Robert Kye Andrews age 45 of Shepherd passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 12, 2025.Kye was born on March 3, 1980 to Nathan and Margie (Green) Andrews. It is difficult to compile all that Kye did and meant to everyone in a few paragraphs because there are not enough words to describe what he meant to...
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Merle “Ed” Henry Jr.

Merle Edward Henry Jr. “Ed”, age 71 of Winn, passed away Thursday June 12, 2025 with his family surrounding him with love and support after a very short battle with cancer. Ed was born June 5, 1954 the son of Merle and Virginia (Phelps) Henry.   Ed loved nature. He spent countless years in the...
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Daniel David Grubich

Daniel David Grubich of Jackson, MI died on June 11, 2025. Dan was born May 11, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, PA, son of Daniel and Sarah Grubich. His service as a United States Airforce Pararescue “PJ” in Vietnam from 1973-1975 included combat rescue operations “That Others May Live”, flying HH53 Super Jolly helicopters. From 1975-1977...
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Adeline Ruth Ann Kiehl

Adeline Ruth Ann Kiehl; age 9 of Shepherd passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Adeline was born December 5, 2015 the daughter of Ronald Kiehl Jr. and Kara (Kenny) Kiehl. She enjoyed dancing, 4H, hunting/fishing, picking flowers, baking with mom, crocheting with grandma, sour candy, and...
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Alma Mae Hess

Alma Mae Hess, age 66 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully Friday, June 6, 2025 at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant. Alma was born November 15, 1958 the daughter of Herbert and Stella (Wilson) Hess Jr. She enjoyed bowling, volleyball, croquet, and being at family events. She always walked the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day....
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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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