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Obituary: Gary Lee Cornish

Gary Lee Cornish, age 80, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home. He was born January 11, 1941 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Estel and Janice (Lake) Cornish. Gary had lived in the Stockbridge area all of his life. He proudly served in the US Army in the […]

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Obituary: Duane Walz

Duane Walz, formerly of Waterloo Township, Michigan, entered into Heaven on Thursday October 21, 2021. He was born to Harold and Florence (Pickett) Walz in Rowe Memorial Hospital in Stockbridge, Michigan, on December 7, 1936. He left behind those whom he dearly loved including his wife of nearly 66 years, Mary Ann; his 7 children: Chuck […]

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Obituary: William (Bill) Esch

William (Bill) Esch, age 79, of Taylor, MI passed away on October 18, 2021. Husband of Marilyn Esch. Father of Christine (Jake) Biehn and Tom Esch. Step-father of Sara (James) Bruckner, Rachel (Dennis Pelkey) Emerson and Erik (April) Emerson. Grandfather of Emily (Zac) Reilly and Michael (Melanie) Biehn and great grandfather of Nora, Evie and […]

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Obituary: Robert Carew Castle

On September 30, 2021, loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, friend, and pastor left this world and flew straight into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, whom he served faithfully from the time of his salvation at the age of 16. Robert Carew Castle (Pastor Bob) was born on June 29, 1953 in Stockbridge, […]

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Obituary: Therma E. Curtis

Therma E. Curtis, age 102, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born on February 21, 1919 in Dansville, MI, the daughter of Fred and Allie Mae (Younglove) Hayhoe. Therma had lived in the area her entire life. She was a life-member of the Millville […]

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Obituary: Dona Erhart

On a chilly September morning with a blood orange sun rising in the sky, Dona Erhart (age 89) went home to the Lord and her husband Bob…who preceded her in death four years previous. Dona was active in the Stockbridge Garden Club to which she had many friends. Her friend, Jan Huffine, was her closest […]

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Obituary: Vivian R. Taylor

Vivian R. Taylor, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Williamston, Michigan. She was born November 27, 1947 in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, the daughter of Fleming and Iness (Richmond) Stiltner. Vivian had lived in the Stockbridge area for 20 years, moving from Brighton. She enjoyed cooking and living in […]

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Obituary: Lillian Jay Minix

Lillian Jay Minix, age 85, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1936 in Sublett, Kentucky, the daughter of Lee and Amanda (Minix) Salyer. Lillian had lived in the area since the early 1950’s, moving from Kentucky. She married Arthur […]