The Obituary Section

Karen Elizabeth Tipler

, Michigan

June 30, 2026

Karen Elizabeth Tipler age 79 of West Branch Michigan passed away on July 1 2026 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 6 1946 in Pontiac Michigan she lived a life marked by kindness devotion and a deep love for her people and world around her. Karen is the beloved mother of Lisa Earl and her husband Mark David Bookie and his wife Ashley Andrea Noakes and Sheila Barber and her husband Shane. She was a proud grandmother to Jacob Lukas Frank and Joy Celia and Pat Markie and Mary Abigail Dustin and Jaycee Camaron and Colton. She also cherished her greatgrandchildren Hayden Liam Hannah Chace Cali and Atlas each of whom brought her great joy. Karen was a loving sister to Sheila McIsaac and to Frank Abney and his wife Diane and she was preceded in death by her brother Jimmy Abney and…

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Cindy Lynn Miller

, Michigan

Cindy Lynn Miller age 64 was born on August 26 1961 to Duane and Carol Marcoux Miller. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 30 2026 at HealthSource Saginaw Nursing Home in Saginaw Michigan. Cindy spent much of her life caring for those around her. She dedicated many years of her career as a waitress at Texan Restaurant and Bob Evans where her genuine kindness and warm smile made every customer feel welcome. She had a special gift for making people feel seen valued and appreciated and many of those she served became like family. Her compassionate spirit generous heart and unwavering kindness will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Cindy was preceded in death by her beloved fur baby Toby her grandparents Kenneth and Leona Miller Earl Marcoux and Arnold and Etta Heck as well as several aunts and uncles. She leaves behind to…

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