Mary Marie Redman, 90 died August 27, 2007 at Hazel Findlay Country Manor. She was born Feb. 12, 1917 in Eureka, MI the daughter of Harry and Minnie (Klean) Wiley and lived in Clinton County most of her life. She resided near Rochester Colony in her younger life. She graduated from Ovid High School in 1934 and St. Lawrence School of Nursing in 1938.

Marie worked at Clinton Memorial Hospital for many years and also Mid-Michigan District Health Dept. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Maple River Grande, Farm Bureau, Urbanites Extension Club, American Red Cross, 4H leader for 20 years and volunteered to make puppets at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Her social clubs included both the Pinochle Club and the Bridge Club. Her marriage of 57 years to Merle Redman on Nov. 4, 1930 ended with his death Feb. 5, 1997.

She is survived by her son, Porter and Linda Redman of St. Johns, daughters, Lois Lauro of Corunna and Linda and Eugene Noble of Milford and 8 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Cayle Beagle officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorials may be given to Clinton Memorial Hospital, St. Johns Senior Center, First United Methodist Church or Hazel Findlay Country Manor.

Brandy Lynn Presson

Brandy Lynn Presson age 23 of Elsie, Michigan died Sunday, August 26, 2007 at home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Herb Wheelock will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 28th and Wednesday, August 29th, from 2-8 p.m. with the family present 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Smith Family Funeral Home, Elsie Chapel.

Brandy was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 4, 1984 the daughter of Russell Alan and Penny A. ( Craig ) Presson. Brandy was a life long Elsie area resident and graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School. Brandy was a member of Chapin United Methodist Church. She was a honorary member of ZCBJ Lodge #225 in Bannister. Brandy was a former Elsie Dairy Festival Princess and a correspondent for Ovid-Elsie Maurder School Paper. She was also a former Poster Child for MDA and was active in MDA Telethons and went to MDA camps every summer. Brandy had many friends.

She is survived by her parents Roger and Penny Reha of Elsie, sister Karrie Presson of Elsie, brother Jeremiah Reha of Elsie, grandparents Margaret Craig of Florida, Betty Presson of Elsie, Raymond and Helen Reha of Elsie, niece Kayla Moody of Elsie, nephew Connor Coohon of Elsie, special caregiver Laurie Snyder, several aunts, uncles and cousins, many close friends, caregivers, and nurses. She is predeceased by her father Russell Presson grandfathers; Jack W. Craig and J.B. Presson dear friend Joe Komora, uncle, John Presson and cousins, Melissa George Jordan Tyler and Brittany Lott.

Memorials may be made to International Make-A-Wish Foundation. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Wanda Kay Beracy

Wanda Kay Beracy age 59 of Ashley, Michigan died Sunday, August 26, 2007 at at her home after a 27 year battle with heart disease.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Jon Pohl will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 4:30 to 9:00 P.M.

Wanda was born in Alma, Michigan on November 18, 1947 the daughter of Harry and Edna ( Shaw ) Brandal. She resided most of her life in Ashley, Michigan and graduated from Ashley High School with the class of 1965. Wanda married Robert "Rick" Beracy on September 3, 1966 in Ithaca, Michigan. She was a homemaker as well as a former Ashley Village Treasurer. Wanda also was a reading mentor at Ashley Schools, and a 4-H leader. She enjoyed her grandchildren, her family, reading, traveling, crossword puzzles and brain teaser games and she was a Nascar #24 fan. She attended every family function from her sons playing sports to her grandchildrens school functions. Wanda attended Ashley United Methodist Church, and was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Michigan Sheriff’s Association.

She is survived by her husband Robert "Rick" Beracy of Ashley, MI, 3 sons: Brent and Cindy Beracy of Ashley, MI, Kent and Mindy Beracy of Ashley, MI, Joseph Beracy of Grand Rapids, MI, 3 grandchildren; Katie, Kayla, and Mekenzie, 3 step granddaughters; Marian, Meranda, and Maggie, 3 step great grandchildren; Kendall, Gregory, and Cameron, mother Edna Johnson of Ashley, MI, and 2 sisters; Paulette and Neil Somers of Chapin, MI, and Lana and Bill Sanders of Marshall, MO. She is predeceased by her father, and brother Richard Brandal.

Memorials may be made to Ashley United Methodist Church. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel.

Dr. William W. Jordan

Dr. William W. Jordan, D.O. formerly of Fowler, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at his home.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home in Cheboygan. The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church in Cheboygan. Please call the funeral home if you would like more information (231) 627-9987.

Marci Lynn (Walter) Draper

Marci Lynn (Walter) Draper, 40 died Aug. 26, 2007 following a long illness with Juvenile Diabetes. Marci was born October 9, 1966 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Hogle) Walter. She graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School in 1984. Marci had worked at ITT Hancock and D.O.C. in Detroit until forced to retire. She was a member of the Red Hat Chicks of Ovid and enjoyed car races and going to the casino.

She is survived by her parents, Robert and Shirley Walter of Ovid, sister Karmen Walter of Warren, MI, grandparents Lawrence and Margaret Walter of Ovid and her dog, Chelsea. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Ralph Hogle and Virginia and Arthur Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home 989-224-4422 on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. Memorials may be given to Juvenile Diabetes Association, 120 Wall St., 19^th Floor, New York, NY 10005.