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O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc., Coleman, MI (2026)

01/18/2026

Nora Decker, 92, of Coleman, died Saturday January 17, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born July 23, 1933 in Coleman the daughter of the late Edward & Eliza (Hinks) Chaffee.

Nora Chaffee married Robert Decker December 27, 1952 in Dale, Michigan. He preceded her in death November 9, 1990. She enjoyed traveling through all the 50 states, casinos, walking, bird watching, camping and the outdoors.

Survivors include her children: Pam McReynolds of Coleman, Dawn Decker & Mike Johns of Ypsilanti, Terry Decker of Coleman, Chris & Peggy Decker of Sanford, Robert & Wendy Decker of Coleman, Lonnie Decker of Bay City, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, sister Edna Murphy and several nieces and nephews. Nora was also preceded in death by her grandson Ty Decker, son-in-law Richard McReynolds, sisters: Carol Valentine, Gladys Chaffee, Winifred Yarger Florence Pischel, Beatrice Burns, Mildred VanBuskirk and her brother Ezra Chaffee.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday January 21, 2026 at the O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. with Chaplain Michael Johns officiating. Burial will take place in the Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 pm and on Wednesday starting at 10 am until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to the Coleman Veterans Memorial. .

01/17/2026

Larry D. Haggart, 85, of Coleman died January 16, 2026 at Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant Michigan. He was born March 19, 1940, in Clare the son of the late Donald & Betty (Mogg) Haggart.

Larry D. Haggart married Sue E. Haring September 17, 1960 in Clare. She preceded him in death in 2022. Larry retired from General Motors in Flint. Larry loved spending time with his wife, Sue, and the adventures they would take on their motorcycle and tending their vegetable garden every summer. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his children: Larry & Diane Haggart of Clare, Tim & Shellie Haggart of Coleman, Diane & Dave Stemple of Coleman, grandchildren: Lelah & Leroy Langworthy, Katherine “Katie” & Michael Morford, Nichole & Kelley Feltman, Ashly & Cliff Wentworth, Pamela & Michael Preston, Austin & Christine Stemple, Jordan Stemple & 10 great-grandchildren,

His siblings: Paula Coe, Gerald & Susan Haggart, Doris VanBuskirk, Mary Haggart (David Geer), Donald & Linda Haggart, Dennis Haggart, sister-in-law Vicki Trussell and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his in-laws: Bill Coe, Chuck VanBuskirk, Tim Varney & Glenna Varney.

Services for Larry will be private with burial in the Vernon Township Cemetery, Isabella County. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice. O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.

01/08/2026

Lorna “Jean” Stemple, 95, of Coleman, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at My Michigan Medical Center Midland.She was born September 30, 1930 in Isabella County, the daughter of the late Leo & Myrtle (DeJongh) Owens.

Jean married Carl L. Stemple April 14, 1951 in Coleman. He preceded her in death May 30, 2022.

Jean was a member of the Coleman branch of the VFW women’s auxiliary. Jean worked at several local businesses in Coleman starting as a young child at her parents’ White Rose gas station, Bowland Motors (later C. W. Gordon Chevrolet) & Gene’s Truck Sales. Her biggest job was helping her husband run their family farm. Jean enjoyed knitting & crocheting in her spare time. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother & great grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family.

Survivors include:

Her daughter Diane & Randy Saylor, grandchildren: Brandon Saylor, Brian & Naomi Saylor, Cory & Amber Saylor, and great-grandchildren: Torianna, Daniel, Hannah, Ava, Ian, Mya, Gabriel, Rose.

Her son: Dave & Diane Stemple, grandchildren: Austin & Christina Stemple, Jordan Stemple and great-grandchild: Lucas

Also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Jean was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Owens.

Services will be private with burial in the Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman. O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.

01/08/2026

Rosalie J. Beauchamp, 73, of Coleman, died Wednesday January 7, 2026 at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. She was born February 10, 1952 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of the late Alva & Rosalie (Zbyrowski) Badgero, Sr.

Rosalie J. Badgero married William R. Beauchamp, Sr. October 4, 1974 in Fort Carson, Colorado. She was employed as a cashier at Cairns Market in Coleman until she retired. She enjoyed gardening, her cats, bingo and she especially enjoyed time spent with her family.

Survivors include her husband William, Sr., children: William & Angela Beauchamp, Jr. of West Branch, Nathan & April Beauchamp of Coleman, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brother David Badgero of Birch Run, several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother Alva M. Badgero, Jr., sister Janet Ruth Bryant and several nephews.

Funeral and committal services will be held 2:00 pm Friday January 9, 2026 at the Midland Memorial Gardens Chapel with Pastor Otto Johnsen officiating. Friends may call at the cemetery on Friday starting at 1:30pm until the time of services.

01/05/2026

Julia B. Sabisch, 63 of Coleman died unexpectedly Friday January 2, 2026 at home. She was born July 8, 1962 in Midland County, the daughter of the late Gaylon & Eleanor (Berthume) Aultman, Sr.

Julia was employed at the Midland Walmart for the last 27 years. She was known as a collector.

Survivors include her son James Drinkwine, grandchildren: Donovan, Runis, Jaxson, Oliver, brothers Blaine Aultman, Dan Aultman, several nieces and nephews. Julia was also preceded in death by her brother Gaylon W. Aultman, Jr.

Cremation has taken place.

01/02/2026

Maurice E. Herkel, 95, of Coleman, died Thursday January 1, 2026 at North Woods Nursing Center, Farwell. He was born November 6, 1930 in Geneva Township, Midland County the son of the late William & Aileen (Wells) Herkel.

Maurice married Gloria M. Hubble May 12, 1951 in Coleman. She preceded him in death January 15, 2023. He retired from the Dow Chemical Company. Maurice enjoyed woodworking.

Survivors include his daughter Julie Gardner of Florida, Joann Hughes of Farwell, grandchildren Tom & Jenessa Hall, great-grandchildren: Alexa Hall, Raven Hall, Cheyenne Hall, Chianna Becket, Sara Stiles, great-great-grandchildren: Will and Dakota Doss, several nieces and nephews. Maurice was also preceded in death by brothers: Donald, Robert, Rex, Wilbur “Dale”, Duane and sister Barbara Schaar.

Funeral services were private with burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

01/02/2026

Brenda Lee Walter, 68, of Midland, died Monday November 24, 2025 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, due to a short illness. She was born May 18, 1957 in Midland the daughter of the late Larry & Gloria (Chervus) Tucker.

Brenda Lee Tucker married Steven L. Walter July 9, 1977 in Coleman. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her crafts, sewing and travel. Brenda’s special joy came from time spent with her pets.

Survivors include her husband Steven of Midland, sisters Diane Mounts of Midland, Trudy Galiaz of Pinconning, step-brother Chad Tucker of Midland, several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place per her request. No services will be held.

12/28/2025

Arthur E. Miller, 96, of Coleman died Saturday December 27, 2025 at Brittany Manor, Midland. He was born December 15, 1929 in Midland the son of the late Edgar & Edna (Anderson) Miller.

Arthur married Agnes C. Milaney November 7, 1953 in Angola, Indiana. She preceded him in death December 11, 2003. Art served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from the GM plant in Lake Orion.

Survivors include his sister Mable Shephard of Coleman, several nieces and nephews. Art was also preceded in death by his brothers Lawrence & Walter Miller and sister Mary Ellen Rellinger.

Funeral and committal services will be held 11:30 am Thursday January 1, 2026 at Our Lady of Grace Parish of Sanford with Rev. Daniel J. Fox, OFM Cap. officiating. Burial will take place in the Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman. Friends may call at the O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday December 31, 2025 from 6-8 pm and at the church on Thursday starting at 10:30 am until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to Brittany Manor.

12/15/2025

Kathryn Irene Gerow, 86, of Clare died at home Monday December 15, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born February 6, 1939 in Flint the daughter of the late Charles & Nora (Kobel) Adams.

Kathryn Irene Adams married Stewart A. Gerow February 9, 1957 in Loomis. He preceded her in death May 10, 2018. She enjoyed reading and crocheting.

Survivors include her children: Laurie & Greg Webster of Loomis, Debra & Troy Bongard of Loomis, Mark & Rebecca Gerow of Coleman, Susan & Steve Gambill of Pinconning, Matthew Lloyd Gerow of Loomis, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way, sister Marie & Rupert Tarrence of Florida, sister-in-law Joan Cockerton of Grand Blanc, several nieces and nephews. Irene was also preceded in death by her great-grandson Nolan Webster, brothers: Bob, Arlie, Willie, Charles, Raleigh, Ronald, Gerald “Butch”, sisters Rosella and Clara “Pee Wee”.

Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm Friday December 19, 2025 at the United Methodist Church, 105 East 7th Street Clare, MI 48617, with Pastor Ron Osborn officiating. a luncheon will follow. Burial will take place at a later date in the Wise Township Cemetery, Loomis. Friends may call at the church on Friday starting at 12 noon until the time of services. Donations may be directed to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to MyMichigan Health Foundation directed to Woodland Hospice.

12/12/2025

Homer William “Bill” O’Dell, Jr. 77, of Coleman died at home unexpectedly, Wednesday December 10, 2025. He was born in Clare, MI on February 16, 1948 the son of the late Homer & Zella (Carey) O’Dell.

Bill married Connie S. Walter September 24, 1966 in Coleman. He was a carpenter working with Local # 706 retiring in 2000 after 32 years of service. Bill enjoyed playing & coaching softball/baseball, going on hunting trips with friends & family, attending classic car shows and spending time in his garden.

Survivors include his wife Connie of Coleman, children: Tonia & Jim Sonnenberg of Saginaw, Michael & Amanda O’Dell of Royal Oak, Jason & Sara O’Dell of Midland, Ryan & Melissa O’Dell of South Lyon, eight grandchildren (Taylor, Jordyn, Zane, Teagan, Drew, Brady, Caleb & Brynn) one great-grandchild (Maeve), sisters Judy O’Dell of Coleman, Arana & Bob Perkins of Oxford alongside several nieces and nephews. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother Sidney O’Dell and niece Olivia Long.

Cremation has taken place.

11/28/2025

Thomas M. Neuenfeldt, Sr. 76, of Midland died at home Friday November 28, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born August 10, 1949 in Midland the son of the late Elmer & Marie (Schofield) Neuenfeldt.

Tom married Nancy A. Solberg October 10, 1968 in Midland. He loved to watch wildlife, working on his classic 1964 Chevy Impala and taking it to car shows.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy of Midland, children: Thomas & Windy Neuenfeldt, Jr. of Midland, John & Teresa Neuenfeldt of Sanford, Victor & Allicia Neuenfeldt of Mississippi, Tammy & Luke Militello of Midland, 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Linda & Doug Thering of Coleman, Sally & Ray Bragg of Cairo, nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to MyMichigan Health Foundation directed to MyMichigan Home Care.

11/26/2025

Quincy Rockford Allen, 45, a beloved resident of Coleman, passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Quincy’s passing has brought deep sorrow to all who knew him.

He was born January 3, 1980 in Midland the son of Dennis & Renee (Methner) Allen. Quincy cherished his family and friends and found joy in music, the great outdoors and the simple pleasures of life. He loved hunting and fishing and could often be found paddle boarding, embracing nature with a spirit of adventure. Known throughout the Coleman area as a kind-hearted, steady and dependable presence, Quincy’s warm personality and genuine care for others shaped countless relationships over the years. Whether through acts of kindness, shared conversations, or the quiet way he supported those around him, Quincy contributed to the strength and unity of his community.

Survivors include his children Quinn and Ivan, Andrea Allen, mother of Quinn and Ivan, parents Dennis & Renee Allen of Coleman, brothers, Casey & Melissa Allen and their children Kendall and Reese of Coleman, Cody & Bethany Allen and their children Olin and Hazel of Coleman, several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday November 29, 2025 at the Community of Christ Church in Coleman with Pastor Jack Tigner officiating. Burial will take place in the Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman. A luncheon will follow the services at the Faith United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm and at the church on Saturday starting at 10 am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation for his children.

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