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Obituary: Mary Louise (Allen) Peña

Mary Louise (Allen) Peña, aged 90, passed away on September 27, 2024 in Lansing, Michigan. Born on April 14, 1934, in Parkers Corners, Michigan to Charles and Mary (Cord) Allen in her Grandpa George and Grandma Etta (Fear) Allen’s house behind their General Store (where her father was also born). Mary Lou’s maternal grandparents, Asel […]

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Obituary: Wanda Lucille Brown

Wanda Lucille Brown, of Pinckney, MI, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2024. She was born in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Harold and Edith (Jay) Miller. Wanda married Paul Duane Brown on August 17, 1961 in Effingham, Illinois. They welcomed their daughter, Tammy, on January 4, 1967 in Ypsilanti, […]

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Obituary: Davy Sturgill

Davy Sturgill, age 67, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on September 16, 2024 at Olive Branch Assisted Living in Perry, MI. Davy was born on August 10, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the son of Claude Sr. and Opal (Risner) Sturgill. On October 12, 1979, Davy married Vicie Fay Holbrook in Fitchburg, Michigan. They shared a […]

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Obituary: Edizine Lewis

Edizine Lewis, of Stockbridge, MI, age 90, passed away on September 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by all her children. Edizine, more lovingly known as “Bird,” was born on December 26, 1933 in Magoffin County, KY. She was a woman that was fiercely independent and strong, instilling that quality in all of those whom […]

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Obituary: Mary Lou Fletcher

Mary Lou Fletcher, of Stockbridge, MI, age 85, passed away on August 28th, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital. She was born on August 27th, 1939, in Sublett, Kentucky, the daughter of Western and Sis (Montgomery) Allen. As a child, Mary Lou and her family moved from Kentucky to Chelsea. On October 31st, 1959, she married Willard […]

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Obituary: Joseph Edgar Taylor

Joseph Edgar Taylor, of Gregory, MI, age 83, passed away on August 26, 2024 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. Joe was born on July 20, 1941 in Stockbridge, MI, the son of June C. and Sylvia (Votes) Taylor. He had lived in the area his entire life, graduating from Stockbridge High School. He married […]

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Obituary: Elsie Bailey

Elsie Bailey, age 97, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2024, at Safe Haven Assisted Living of Mason. Born on October 6, 1926, in Waldo, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of Elliott and Martha Wireman. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Mort Bailey; her parents; and her siblings, Roberta, Victor, Stella, Henry, […]

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Obituary: Janet Louise Nott

Janet Louise Nott, 84 of Galion, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Millcreek Nursing Home in Galion. Janet was born on November 3, 1939, in Pontiac, MI to the late Fredrick and Naomi (Blodgett) Bredow, being one of thirteen children. Janet was a caregiver by nature, leading to her career in healthcare. She worked […]

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Obituary: Sean M. Boyce

Sean M. Boyce, of Charlotte, MI, age 32, passed away on July 18, 2024. Sean was born on February 10, 1992 in Lansing, MI, the son of Scott and Loretta (Wadkins) Boyce. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 2010, and lived in Charlotte for the past nine years. He enjoyed working on cars and […]

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Obituary: Mary E. Barber

Mary E. Barber, age 89, passed away on June 27, 2024 at the Countryside Care Center in Jackson, MI. Mary was born on August 10, 1934 in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Wendell and Vera (Hurst) Barber. One of four children, she grew up in Stockbridge and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1951. She […]