Michael Allen Austin
Michael “Mike” Allen Austin, age 80, passed away at home in St. Louis, Michigan on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Mike was born to Ira and Dorothy Austin on October 22, 1945 in Alma, Michigan. The oldest of three children, followed by Deborah and Mark, Mike grew up as a “city” kid where baseball in the...
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Sandra K. Cottrell
Sandra K. Cottrell; age 76 of Alma passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Sandra was born May 7, 1950 the daughter of Donald and Laura (LaLone) Turner. She enjoyed going out for dinner at JJ Ruby’s, eating Chinese food, having an ice cream cone, cinnamon rolls from the...
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Noreen Mae Morford-Butler
Noreen Mae Morford-Butler, age 71, of Perrinton, formerly of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital. Noreen was born August 21, 1954, the daughter of Franklin and Edna (Hitchcock) Morford. She spent most of her professional career in retail management, including many years with Meijer. Noreen loved being on the...
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Keith Priest
Keith W. Priest, age 95, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hearts Content AFC Home in Breckenridge. Keith was born on November 21, 1930, the son of Albert and Jane (Lang) Priest. He worked as an auto mechanic and was known as someone who could fix just about anything. Keith enjoyed attending...
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Colonel Theodore W. Hummel
Colonel Theodore W. Hummel Colonel Theodore W. Hummel, age 91, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Brook of Big Rapids surrounded by family. Theodore was born on September 7, 1934, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Bell) Hummel. Known to family and friends simply as...
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Alva Jay Kelley
Alva J. Kelley, 75, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on July 16, 2026. Alva was born on February 9, 1951, in Alma, Michigan. He was a courageous, funny, and loving man. Alva proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, earning the Purple Heart for his service. Above all...
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John Wayne Wonsey
John Wayne Wonsey John Wayne Wonsey, 57, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2026. John was born on April 12, 1969, the son of Kenny and Nancy (Rood) Wonsey. A true backyard mechanic, he enjoyed working on vehicles, spending time running the roads, and lending a hand whenever something needed fixing. In January 2001, John...
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Lois Jean Abner
Lois Jean Abner, age 78, of Alma, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born on November 4, 1947. Lois was the biggest cheerleader for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and took great pride in supporting them throughout their lives. She also loved going to...
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Robert Charles Sower
Robert Charles Sower, age 86, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on July 5, 2026, at The Laurels of Mount Pleasant. Robert was born on December 22, 1939, the son of Charles and Donna (McConnell) Sower. Robert was a veteran of the Navy. He was also a member of the Freemasons and the Fraternal Order of...
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Glen Lewis Reeb Jr.
Glen Lewis Reeb Jr., age 72, of Shepherd, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center in St. Louis. Glen was born on September 11, 1953, the son of Glen Lewis Reeb Sr. and Violet (Decess) Reeb. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and carried...
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