Merry Luanne Ranck Davidsonof Collierville, TN, formerly of Stockbridge, MI Age 90, died December 26, 2024. She was born March 3, 1934 in Bunkerhill, Ingham County, MI, the daughter of Clarence Wilbur “Jack” Ranck and Merry Myrle (Mears) Ranck. Merry’s brother was Jack. Merry graduated from Stockbridge High School, 1951. She attended Michigan State Normal […]

Michael T Brosnan, 57 died suddenly on March 30, 2025 due to injuries sustained from a severe storm. Mike was born on August 25, 1967, and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1985. He moved to Stockbridge in 1987 where he continued his education while working. Mike worked his last 28 years as a Service […]

Delores Shippe, age 80, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 12, 2025 at her home in Bunkerhill Township, MI with her family at her side. Delores was born on December 4, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Basil and Viola (Anderson) Bromley. She had lived in the Stockbridge area for the past 24 years, moving […]

Jean Marie Rowse, age 96, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on June 30, 2025 in Howell, MI. She was born in Jackson, MI on July 21, 1928, the daughter of Harry and Frances Bowen. She was the fourth of five children. Jean graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1945 at 16 years old. Jean was […]

Her Legacy… Arlene Loraine Harding, 96, passed away June 24, 2025.  She was born on April 12, 1929, in Dexter, Michigan to Herb Reese and Cless (Haines) Reese. Arlene married the love of her life, George Harding, in March of 1951. Arlene spent 10 years as an aide at Whitmore Lake convalescent home and loved […]

Frances Laird—mother, grandmother, writer, Russian scholar, activist, gardener, and lover of books, art, music, film, and the outdoors—died on June 8, 2025; her beloved husband of 60years, Campbell, was at her side. Frannie was born in 1940 and grew up in the village of Stockbridge, Michigan, the second offour children of Harriet and Dr. Sidney […]

Mary Sue “Dolly” Ward, age 88, of Charlotte, MI, formerly of Bunkerhill Twp., MI, passed away on May 18, 2025 in Potterville, MI. Mary was born on November 5, 1936 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Fauser) Joseph. She married Junior James “Jim” Ward, and they were married for 50 years. He passed […]

Richard Allen McDonald, “Rich,” age 59, of Pleasant Lake, MI,  passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Rich was born October 14, 1965, in Ann Arbor, MI, to Bob and Tish (Gaishin) McDonald. He graduated in 1983 from Pioneer High School where he played hockey and band. He […]

Joanne Randall, of Munith, MI, passed away at her home on March 23, 2025. Joanne was born and raised in Northwestern Iowa, the oldest daughter of Richard and Dorothy Van Voorst. She grew up on their family farm in Sioux Center, a small and close-knit community known for its expansive fields and rich Dutch heritage. […]

Robert Edwin Collier, of Jackson, MI, age 96, passed away on May 6, 2025 at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility. He was born on April 8, 1929 in Chambersburg, PA, the son of John Edwin and Geraldine (Lear) Collier. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Airforce, where he served until […]