Obituary
Obituary: Philip “Phil” Balkus
Philip “Phil” Balkus, 61, of Westland, MI, passed away on 01/22/2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 28, 1963, in Detroit, MI, Phil grew up with a love for family, faith, and Michigan’s great outdoors. Phil married the love of his life, Mary Lynn (Schupbach) Balkus, on July 21, 1990, and together they […]
Obituary: Linda Sue Carey
Linda Sue Carey, age 75, of Gregory MI, passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on December 6th , 1949, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Robert Earl and Audrey Glenna (Williams) Hatfield. Linda married the love of her life, Glendon Carey. Together they shared […]
Obituary: Rial Edward Ashmore
Rial Edward Ashmore, born on January 10, 1937, in Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home in Chelsea, Michigan, on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Rial was the son of Richard Edward Ashmore and Dorotha Clare Smith, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1955, where […]
Obituary: Delores Kay Buege
Delores Kay Buege, age 81, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away on January 19, 2025 with her loving family at her side in Ann Arbor, MI . Delores was born on January 20, 1943 in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Walz) Stanfield. Delores graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1961 and received […]
Obituary: Lawrence “Larry” Boyd Lindemer Jr.
Lawrence “Larry” Boyd Lindemer Jr., of Rockford, MI, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice on January 16, 2025. Larry was born to Rebecca (Gale) and Lawrence Lindemer on November 10, 1941 in Stockbridge, Michigan. He grew up in Stockbridge where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Louise (Porter) Lindemer. She later […]
Obituary: Marion Gene “Gene” Cowan
Marion Gene “Gene” Cowan, age 75, of Georgetown, Texas, went to be with his Lord on January 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends, and confident in a life everlasting. Mr. Cowan was born November 13, 1949, in Stockbridge Michigan to Ivan Gene and Eileen Delores (Carr) Cowan of Stockbridge, Michigan. He […]
Obituary: John Jameson Wells
John Jameson Wells, age 96, passed away peacefully at Vista Grande Villa in Jackson, Michigan on December 27, 2024. John was born to Willet Sargent Wells and Leila (Jameson) Wells, on February 14, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan. His philosophy was to “love, laugh and enjoy every moment of life.” John did a short stint in […]
Obituary: Levi Howard
Levi Howard, of Rives Junction, Michigan, passed away at the Henry Ford Jackson Hospital on December 13, 2024. He was born the son of John and Judy (Joseph) Howard in Salyersville, Kentucky on May 13, 1935. Levi married Ethel Ann Joseph, and she preceded him in death. He found love again with Alma Salyers, and […]
Obituary: Tammy Wright-Young
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tammy Wright-Young, who moved on from this life on Sunday December 8th, 2024 at the age of 58. She was surrounded by all her loved ones. Tammy Wright Young was born on November 8th in Stockbridge, Michigan to Lena and Howard Wright. […]
Obituary: Keith Eugene Otto
Keith Eugene Otto, age 80, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on October 29, 2024. He wrestled with lung cancer for over a year, but this fight was too big. Keith was born on July 21, 1944 to Gardner and Jeanette (Sayler) Otto. Keith graduated from high school in 1962 in […]
