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03/17/2026

Karen Ann (Carey) Kanine, lovingly known as Katie, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She now joins her beloved husband, Jim, in eternal peace.

Katie was born on November 11, 1936, to Ivo and Veronica (Kalahar) Carey. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kanine; her parents; her sisters, Alice Beltinck-Paisley and MaryLou Duffy; and her brother, Donny Carey.

On June 18, 1955, she married the love of her life, James Albert Kanine, beginning a partnership that would define the rest of her life. Katie was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose world revolved around her family. A stay-at-home mother in her early years, she remained a caregiver and nurturer to her entire family for the rest of her life.

Lifelong residents of Shepherd, Jim built the home where he and Katie raised their family together. Their life was full of simple joys—dancing together, tending their garden, and playing cards with family and friends. They attended hundreds (if not thousands) of ballgames, recitals, and school events for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always cheering from the stands.

Katie was a devoted member of St. Vincent De Paul Church, where her Catholic faith remained a constant throughout her life. Her faith in God, in her husband, and in the life they built together guided her through every season.

She is survived by her eight children: Jim (Jane), Veronica “Duzy” (Scott), Bill (Carla), Bob (Tammy), Ann (Ron), Mike, Joe (Christy), and Ed (Shannon). She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren: Jim, Rachel, Becca, Matt, Anne, Jenni, Kristy, Jake, Adam, Luke, Melissa, Josh, Ryan, Katie, Steph, Nick, Skylar, and Jaden; and 21 great-grandchildren: Calder, Finley, Harlow, Bodhi, Emily, Molly, Ellie, Charlie, Sophie, Josie, Brody, Mason, Braden, Reed, Brady, Jack, Addi, Macy, Cooper, Tyler, and Fallon; and her sisters, Maggie Foote and Jackie Cline.

In her final days, Katie was surrounded by the love of her eight children, who took turns spending days and nights by her side. She was the toughest person in our family and was someone everyone could lean on. She had a special relationship with each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, knowing them not just as a group, but as individuals she loved deeply.

She will be missed more than words can express.

Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Heartland Hospice, especially Cheryl Colburn, for the compassionate care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate.

Visitation will be on Sunday, March 22, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at St Vincent de Paul Church, with a vigil service beginning at 5:30pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 23 at 11am with a luncheon to immediately follow in the church hall.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

03/16/2026

Michael William Baker; age 48 of Ithaca passed away March 3, 2026 at his home. Mike was born August 3, 1977 the son of John and Colleen (Trace) Baker. He enjoyed mowing lawns for people and worked many years for a moving company. He also enjoyed setting up his hot dog stand and selling hot dogs at Ithaca football games with Jeremy Kemp. Mike was survived by his brother Thomas Baker; step-brothers Jerry (Brook Hammond) Baker, Christopher Baker, and Jonathan Baker; step-sister Carol Muma; aunts Ella Baker-Robinson, Sue Lombard, Elaine Trace, and Sherry Trace; and several nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded by both his parents; his step-brother Billy Baker; and his uncles Leo, Herb, and Rex Baker, and Roger Lombard. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life Saturday, March 28 at 11 A.M. at the Oasis Community Church of Ithaca. Memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Mike to the Oasis Church or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

03/09/2026

Duane Lombard; age 80 of Riverdale passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alma. Duane was born October 6, 1945 the son of Daine and Lula (Inbody) Lombard. He enjoyed farming and raised beef cattle. He also enjoyed hunting deer. Duane retired from Alma Products after over 30 years of service. He and his late wife Carol loved playing cards with friends and family. Duane is survived by his 3 sons Scott (Jill) Lombard of Alma, Troy (Angel) Lombard of St. Louis, and Jeff (Rebecca) Lombard of St. Louis; ; 5 step-children Paula Summerlin of Webberville, Deborah (Bob) Simmons of Vestaburg, Brian Alexander of Bossier, LA, Alan (Denise) Alexander of Riverdale, and Jeffery Alexander of Mr. Dora, FL; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 brothers Richard (Lorna) Lombard of Ithaca, Gary Lombard of Shepherd, and Gale (Darlene) Lombard of Harrison; and numerous nieces and nephews. Duane is preceded by his wife Carol; both his parents; and 5 siblings Joyce, Niles, Art, Roger, and Ted. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services per request. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

03/05/2026

Robert Wilson Seeley; age 86 of St. Louis passed away March 3, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Robert was born May 7, 1939 the son of Albert and Beatrice (Robinson) Seeley. He loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed farming, ranching, and working with animals. Robert was known to be a jack of all trades. He married Mary Ann Huntoon August 29, 1964. Robert is survived by his wife Mary; 4 children Sue Seeley, Steve (Amy) Seeley, Sheri (Scott) Paksi, and Dusty Seeley; 5 grandchildren Robert (Tara) Sheldon, Kayla Paksi, Dylan (Hannah) Paksi, Kaycee Paksi, and Logan Seeley; 6 great grandchildren Ryleigh, Hudson, Bryndle, Liam, Khloe, and Ryder; siblings Bonnie Loomis and Neal (Brenda) Seeley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by both his parents; and siblings Richard Seeley, Barb Homister, Phyllis Balcom, Donald Seeley, and Marjorie Rauschenberger. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

03/05/2026

Lenore Fisher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and Shepherd community member, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. Lenore was born February 10, 1937 the daughter of Marcus and Cleo (Mumy) Gillon. She dedicated many years of service at Total Petroleum in Alma where she was respected by colleagues and cherished for her hard work and warmth. Lenore found joy in spending time with her family and friends, creating countless memories filled with laughter and love. She was well-known for her delicious breakfast casserole and her famous strawberry shortcake, which were staples at family gatherings and celebrations. Lenore’s kindness, generosity, and ability to focus on the positives will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Lenore is survived by her husband Gale; sons Jim (Amy) Fisher and Mike (Sharla) Fisher; Grandchildren Adam (Cait) Fisher, Tara (Casey) Moore, Drew Fisher, Brendan Fick, Logan Fick; and great grandchildren Laura and Melody. She was preceded in death by her parents Marcus and Cleo Gillon and her beloved sister, Mary (Hank) Yates. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched, and she will be remembered fondly for her caring spirit and the special moments she shared with loved ones. Lenore’s family extends their sincere gratitude to the caregivers at MyMichigan Health and Masonic Pathways for their compassionate care, dignity, and support during Lenore’s final days. Cremation has taken place and there will be a funeral mass held Wednesday, March 11 at 11 A.M. at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd with Father Fred Kawka officiating.

02/28/2026

Joyce Ann (McNamara) Butler, age 93, of Shepherd, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a short illness. She was born April 22, 1932, in Manistique, MI, to the late Clarence and Marie (Theisen) McNamara. She was a graduate of Manistique High School in 1950 and Central Michigan University in 1954. Upon graduation, Joyce was employed by Shepherd Public Schools, where she was a teacher for 30 years.

Joyce is survived by her children, Tom Butler of Shepherd, MI; Jeff Butler of Shepherd, MI; Sue (Dave) Goffnett of Alma, MI; Kim (Mark) Sudduth of Cleveland Heights, OH; Lisa McLaurin of Cadillac, MI; daughter-in-law Karen Butler of Shepherd, MI; and her grandchildren, Charles Goffnett of Phoenix, AZ; Casey Butler of Shepherd, MI; Melody (Robert) Lake of Clare, MI; Kyle Butler of Buffalo, NY; Michael (Megan) Goffnett of Grand Haven, MI; Molly (Jeff) Gregory of Altamont, NY; Chloe Sudduth of Cleveland, OH; Darby McLaurin of Myrtle Beach, SC; Wyatt Sudduth of Concord Township, OH; Bailey McLaurin of Cadillac, MI; and Brady McLaurin of Myrtle Beach, SC. She is also survived by her seven great-grandchildren.

Preceding Joyce in death are her husband, William R. Butler; her brothers, James McNamara and Robert McNamara; and her sister, Arlene McDermaid.

Joyce was a longtime member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd and St. Francis de Sales in Manistique. She was a beloved and giving member of the community. Joyce and her husband were very active musically with friends and family in the community. They attended many school sporting events throughout their careers as educators in the Shepherd School District. Joyce and her late husband Bill spent their summers on Indian Lake in Manistique and their winters at Valle del Oro in Mesa, AZ. Joyce never wavered in her love and commitment to family in her role as wife, mother, and grandmother.

The family would like to express its deep gratitude to Woodland Hospice House of Mt. Pleasant for their kindness in her final days. As per the wishes of the family, private services have been held with interment in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd, St. Francis de Sales Church in Manistique, or Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant.

02/26/2026

Patricia Ann Angell; age 76 of St. Louis passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 with family by her side. Pattie was born June 3, 1949 the daughter of Donal and Lucille (Gerulski) Davis. She enjoyed dancing, karaoke, and occasionally gambling. Pattie looked forward to her annual trip to Vegas with her friend Darlene Pettit. Above all, she loved her family and organizing family gatherings. Pattie is survived by 5 children Dennis (Jason) Friend, Gregory Friend, Rebecca Angell, Betty Sue (Charles) Gifford, and Billie Jo Angell; 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; her sister Jackie (Perry) Lieb; special sister’s-in-law Margie Davis, Cheryl Nickerson, and Denise Brock; and several nieces and nephews. Pattie is preceded in death by both her parents; her husband Bill; her son Todd Welch; and 20 siblings. Services for Pattie will be Monday, March 2 at 11 A.M. at St. Vincent de Paul Church of Shepherd with visitation from 10 A.M. until time of service. There will also be visitation Sunday, March 1 at Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd from 5 to 8 P.M. with a scripture service at 7 P.M. Interment will take place at Salt River Cemetery.

02/21/2026

Mary Kay Davidson; age 75 of St. Louis passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Mary was born March 4, 1950 the daughter to Delmar and Dorothy (Markham) Stalter. She was known for her green thumb. Her lifetime of working in customer service suited her personality as she loved helping others. She loved and cherished all people and everyone who knew her, loved her. Mary had a knack for putting smiles on peoples’ faces. She had an uncanny ability to get a stain out of anything, and in the neighborhood, she was a mother to many. Mary is survived by 5 children Russell (Heather) Hoekstra of Sheldon, IL, Michelle (Klay) Patton of Alma, Matthew Loomis of Vestaburg, Meredith Loomis of St. Louis, and Evelyn (Brock) Williams of Shepherd; 21 grandchildren Anneka, Douglas, Michael, Riley, Wyatt, Ganner, Evan, Bryce, Andrea, Jonathon, Hunter, Thomas, Nevaeh, Amber, Christopher, Samantha, Gavin, Isabell, Bethany, and Preston; 13 great grandchildren Rowan, Harper, Ellis, Gia, Aubrey, Bella, Noah, Alice, Marliana, Zaelius, Esmeree, Senara, and Declan; her brother David (Peggy) Stalter of Fort Wayne; her sister Linda (Randall) Drake of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by both her parents and her sister Janice Whitelow. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

02/19/2026

Robin Marie Burden
June 14, 1965 – February 1, 2026

On February 1, 2026, Robin Marie Burden transitioned from an angel on earth to an angel in heaven.

Robin was born on June 14, 1965, the daughter of Robert and Beverly (Stahl) Burden. She entered a busy and loving family of six children—Jean, Jamie, Jim, Jay, Jeri-Lou, and Jackie Stahl—an already full home that would soon discover just how blessed it truly was. A few years later, another blessing arrived with the birth of their brother, Rich.

Robin attended Sunny Field School, where she made many lasting friendships. She later worked at MMI in the newspaper room, but after discovering she was allergic to the ink, she was reassigned to raking leaves at Riverside Cemetery. She later told her mom she couldn’t do that anymore because she had “prima donna hands.”

Robin loved staying active. She enjoyed volleyball, cheerleading, bowling, running, and swimming—but her favorite activity, without question, was dancing. Music brought her joy, especially country music. She attended Special People Camp for many summers and participated in work camps in Kentucky and Tennessee through Shepherd United Methodist Church, where she famously sang “Hell Yes” to the kitchen staff.

God doesn’t make mistakes. Although professionals once suggested placing Robin in a state home, her mother looked at them with determination and said, “We have a group home—we’re taking her home.” The rest, as they say, is history. Robin could be a handful at times—spaghetti on her head, locking people out of their cars, and always wanting to drive—but she filled the home with laughter and love.

Robin never met a stranger. She attended Sunny Field Schools and formed deep friendships, including her best friends Jennifer S., Cheryl G., Jon S., Gary T., Gary B., Jeff, and Abby—the love of her life (although Gary T. was “too tall”).

Robin and Jeff won many dancing awards, and she would dance until she had to be carried out. Her friend Gary B. affectionately called her “Miss Hollywood,” a name that still sticks today. She vacationed in Arizona with her sister Jamie, where she thoroughly enjoyed the bars, and traveled to Texas to visit her sister Jeri-Lou and family. To say Robin was a creature of habit would be an understatement.

When her mother passed away, Robin sang “Amazing Grace” to a full church. During her time at Isabella County Medical Care Facility, she made many friends and countless memories. One day, the family received a call that Robin had been caught cheating at cards—and they couldn’t have been prouder. Her friends Deb N., Michelle B., and Tammy B. became known as the “Pepsi Girls.” Her special friends Christy and Loretta from MMI took her to the zoo, movies, parks, and the Pixie, always singing and enjoying life together.

Everyone who met Robin was changed. Strangers often commented on how one hug from her made a lasting impact. People would smile and say, “I know you—you’re Robin’s sister.” Robin forgave easily, loved freely, and was a friend forever. She was truly one of a kind—God’s special gift to a family that was too full, too poor, and too crazy, yet made better in every way because of her.

Robin is survived by her siblings: Jean Thrush of Shepherd; Jamie (Ron) Luckenbill of Durand; James Stahl of Mt. Pleasant; Jeri-Lou (Bill) PreJean of Texarkana, Texas; Jackie (Steve) Heischman of Mt. Pleasant; Richard (Heather) Burden of Mt. Pleasant; Lenette (Steve) Sova of Coldwater Lake; and Bobby Burden. She is also survived by her adopted family: Jose and Kay Stahl, Johnathon and Kelli Stahl, Donny and Cheryl Stahl, all of Texarkana, Texas, and Robert and James Stahl of Dallas, Texas; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Burden and Beverly (Stahl) Burden; her brother Jay “Jaybird” Stahl; her sister Debby Stahl; and her bestest buddy “Big Jim” Thrush that was her favorite brother-in-law and partner in crime at the VFW.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd United Methodist Church with Dave Peters officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

Memorial contributions may be made in Robin’s honor to Special Olympics or Shepherd United Methodist Church. The family extends a special thank-you to the MyMichigan Alma Infusion Center for their compassionate care.

02/09/2026

Raymond “Sonny” Gallaway, 85, passed away on January 23, 2026 with his family by his side at Alma Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1940, in Logansport, Indiana, to the late Raymond and Virginia Gallaway. Ray served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1969, including stints during Vietnam. After his military service, he worked for 29 years and retired from the V8 Engine Plant in Flint, Michigan. Ray was married to Margaret Gallaway for 28 years. He was a very kind man who loved people and visiting with family and friends. Above all else, he loved his two dogs, Candy and Coco. Ray was also a passionate fan of the Detroit Tigers and Lions.
Ray is survived by his children, William K. (Valerie) Gallaway, Terri (Randy) Thomas, Kenny Gallaway, and stepson Tommy Caszatt. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Misty (Justin) McCue, Mitch (Brandy) Thomas, Sarah (Austin) Quint, Paige Gallaway, Mike Gallaway, Ashley Gallaway, and Tiffany Gallaway, and Jessica (Juan) Rodriguez, as well as eight great-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers-in-law, Jeff (Ava) Leigh and Mike (Carolyn) Leigh.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Virginia Gallaway, his sister Sharron, his beloved wife Margaret, and his stepdaughter Julie.
Ray will be remembered for his kindness, love for his family, and his cherished dogs. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

02/07/2026

William Edward Langlois; age 85 of Shepherd passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Bill was born April 11, 1940 the son of Mathias and Mary (VanWee) Langlois. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and was a longtime member of the Central Michigan Old Car Club. He married Dorothy Leiferman January 2, 1960. He was a carpenter for over 40 years. Bill is survived by his wife Dorothy of 65 years; 4 children Ed (Lola) Langlois of Shepherd, Jerry (Connie) Langlois of Shepherd, Roger (Kim) Langlois of Clare, and Pam (Dennis) Travis of Shepherd; 7 grandchildren Matt (Amy) Langlois, Sara (Grant) Hirst, Tyler (Destiny) Langlois, Andrew (Jenna) Langlois, Josh (Jayda) Langlois, Jordan (Lauren) Travis, and Zach (Sabrina) Travis; 13 great grandchildren Mason, Ella, Addison, Aubree, Paisley, Eli, Lane, Adalynn, Ashton, Aria, Allie, Walker, and Clarke; 2 siblings Mary Wheeler and Joe (Sherry) Langlois; and several nieces and nephews. Bill is preceded by both his parents; sister Carol Guthrie; and brothers Jim Langlois, Fred Langlois, and David Cohoon. Services for Bill will be Tuesday, February 10 at 11 A.M. at Berry Funeral Home with visitation from 10 A.M. until time of service. There will also be visitation Monday, February 9 from 5 to 8 P.M. Memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Bill to the Central Michigan Old Car Club.

02/07/2026

Rosalie Catherine Fontana-Kobeissi; age 61 of Sterling Heights; passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma. Rosalie was born February 18, 1964, the daughter of Mario and Corrine (Mayer) Fontana. She enjoyed poetry. She was amazingly creative and loved sewing, crocheting and crafting in general. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was proud of her Italian heritage. Rosalie had an associate degree in graphic design. She enjoyed playing Euchre and also enjoyed being a substitute teacher. Rosalie is survived by her two kids Audrey (Matt Clark) Hamilton of Shepherd and Michael Hamilton of Alma; and 2 grandchildren Karina and Nadia. Rosalie is preceded by both her parents and her grandparents Robert and Rosalie Mayer. There will be a graveside service on Monday, February 9th at 10 a.m. at Salt River Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.

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