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Randall Joseph Neeland, 60, of Alanson, Michigan, died unexpectedly on August 21, 2021. Randy or "R.J." as he was commonly known, was born on June 6, 1961, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the son of Robert and Shirley (Tice) Neeland. He attended elementary school in Rosebush, Michigan, and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1979. On September 12, 1981, he married the love of his life, Sue Huffman, at her father's church, the Church of the Nazarene in Clare, Michigan. R.J. enrolled at Delaware Technical where he received his associate degree in Nursing. He took his first nursing job at Alma Hospital in 1989. In 1990, he moved to northern Michigan to be closer to Sue's family and began...

Sandra Kay Matthews, age 75 of Bloomington passed awayWednesday afternoonJuly 21, 2021 at the Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. She was born in Alma, Michigan on October 6, 1945 to Robert Earl Tree and Ruth Marie Vaughn Tree. Sandie was a1963 graduate of St.Louis High School inSt. Louis, Michiganand went on to spend her entire professional career of over 40 years as an accountant for various companies in a wide variety of industries. She was united in marriage to William Matthews on June 19, 1965 at the United Methodist Church of St. Louis, Michigan. Sandie loved golfing on a sunny day, reading mystery novels, working in her flower garden, winning at family game nights, and...

William Stanley Jacobs Jr., known as "Bill" to friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born August 19, 1968 to William Stanley Jacobs and JeHane Lamb Eckles. Those left to cherish his memory are: surviving spouse, Ruth Helms Jacobs; daughter, Alyssa Jacobs Roberts and husband, Cody of Hurt, VA; son, William Stanley Jacobs III of Salisbury; stepson, Tommy Small of Concord; and his two shining stars, Kenleigh Jacobs and Michael Roberts. He is also survived by his father, William Jacobs and wife, Gail of Mount Pleasant, MI; sister, Patty Pope of New London; sister, Roberta Hill of Rockwell; his mother, JeHane Eckles of West End, NC; and many close...

Terry passed away the morning of February 23rd, 2021 in Naples, Florida. Terry was born on July 14th, 1952 and grew up in Holly, Michigan. She graduated from Holly High School in 1970. She attended Central Michigan University where she met the love of her life, Art Ross. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed being a long time member of both the Mt Pleasant Country Club and Cedar Hammock Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, book club and spending time with her many friends and family. She was easily the family Jeopardy champion. Terry also loved feeding her son's friends throughout childhood as if they were her own. Terry's father Harold Warden and mother Dorothy Warden...

Eddie Benally, born in Church Rock NM, husband of Kelly Willlis-Benally died January 12, 2021. Full obituary is here https://tinyurl.com/BenallyObit

Glenna J. Farrugia of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Glenna was born July 11, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Merle and Harriet (Gable) Wood. Glenna married Robert Farrugia on November 25, 1950, and just recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. Glenna was preceded in death by her parents Merle and Harriet Wood; sister in law, Alice Post; brother in laws, William Elston, and George Post; as well as son in law, John Streeter. Survivors include her husband, Robert Farrugia of St. Augustine, Florida; sister, Marilyn Elston of Jacksonville, Florida; daughters, Nancy Gase (Arthur) of St. Augustine, FLorida, Peggy Farrugia-Sheets (Mark) of...

Mrs. Whitesel, 76, died June 20, 2020. She was the wife of Michael Whitesel. Born in Alma, MI she and her family spent 41 years in Anderson IN before moving to Monroe, NC. For a complete obituary and to leave condolences for the family please visit www.heritagecares.com

Cheryl Lynn Gardner (Abbott) August 29, 1972 - June 12, 2020 Cheryl passed away early morning on the 12th of June 2020. She had been battling GBM (brain cancer) for 14 months. Just prior to her passing she was surrounded by all her children, and many other loving family members and friends. Her passing at home with everyone around her is exactly what she wanted and planned for. Cheryl was so strong through all of this process, from the day she was diagnosed and through the following months, she said "It's OK" or "It will be OK" she pressed on and worked through it, she never let anything get her down. Everyone she knew thought she was an amazing woman. Cheryl was a wonderful and patient...

Terry John Hammond, age 82, of West Branch passed away of leukemia on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home in West Branch surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 12, 1938 in Alma, MI to Robert and Esther (O'Sullivan) Hammond. Terry grew up in Mt. Pleasant and attended Sacred Heart Academy from K-8 and then graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1956. He played football, basketball, golf and ran track in high school. He was inducted into the Mt. Pleasant High School Hall of Fame in 1999. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years serving in the Korean War. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1963 where he received his bachelor's...

Victor W. "Vic" Howell, 76 Vic Howell of Barryton, Michigan (formerly of Shepherd Michigan) and a "snowbird" of Walden Shores, Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born January 22, 1944 in Flint, Michigan to the late Cecil and Edna Howell. Vic was a retired service representative for Morbark Industries. He was a member of the Eagles in Weidman, Michigan and a charter member of the Conservation Club in Barryton. As an avid outdoorsman, he especially loved hunting and fishing. Vic could be found on the lake almost every day. Vic was preceded in death by his son Danny Howell and two brothers, Robert and Richard Howell. He is survived by...

Gary Joseph Schafer, 73, of Charlevoix passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 in South Lyon, MI. He was born on October 14, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of Frank and Irene (Bierschbach) Schafer. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13 at Christ Episcopal Church, 200 State St, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, 209 State St., Charlevoix, MI 49720, and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the church. Interment will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Beal City, MI. Arrangements are...

Sylvia Card, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Rose City on Thursday, October 17, 2019 with her family by her side. Sylvia was born March 27, 1922 to John and Rose (Pauley) Neubecker. She married Bernard Card on August 20, 1942. They settled in Rose City in 1950 where they raised 5 children. Sylvia was a two time cancer survivor. She was active in Cub Scouts, Rose City Lioness Club, and the CCW at Holy Family Church. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard and grandson, Glen Hayes. She is survived by her 4 sons and 1 daughter; Roger (Margo) Card of Canadian Lakes, James (Janice) Card of Shepard, Jack (Kimberely) Card of...

Dorothy M. Giles Hromadka passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019 at Naples Community Hospital. She was born August 1, 1922 in Middleton, MI to Wilbur and Emma (Vroman)Wineland. She was raised on the family farm until she married Jim Giles in 1941 and moved to Alma, MI, where they raised their family. They owned Giles Tire Service until they retired and moved to Naples, Florida in 1968. Dorothy found a love of painting and was an award-winning artist. After Jim passed away she really immersed herself in her art. In 1991, she married Gene Hromadka and they spent their time between Naples and Ocean City, MD. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Dorinda(Charlie)Abner of Naples and Wildwood,...