The Obituary Section

Alice Gregory

, Michigan

Alice M. Gregory age 81 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 12 2026. She was born on July 15 1944 to Earl and Bertha Sharp. She married Eldon Gregory and raised five children Patricia Fockler Eldon Gregory of Alma Bonnie Gregory of Ionia Fred Margaret Gregory of Kentucky and Alice Gregory Jr. of Edmore several grandchildren greatgrandchildren and several siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband Eldon Gregory in 1986 daughter Patricia Fockler in 2013 greatgranddaughter Kelly Ferguson and sisters Sara Betty and Rosemary. She enjoyed crocheting playing cards coloring camping and drinking coffee. She also enjoyed shopping and going for joy rides. The Funeral Service honoring Alice will be held on Friday May 15 2026 at 200 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Home 220 Rich Street Ionia. Visitation will begin at 100 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral…

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Barbara Kurkowski

, Michigan

Barbara Thelen Kurkowski age 68 of DeWitt MI passed away on Tuesday May 12 2026. Born to Bruno and Jean Thelen of Westphalia MI Barb loved to talk and reminisce about the Thelen Blueberry Patch and her hometown. She enjoyed watching a good soccer game and any marching band performing especially the DeWitt High School marching band. She loved to bask in the summer sun unless it was too hot. You could always find her reading one of many Chicken Soup for the Soul books or completing a word search. Mostly she loved her daughter Theresia and talked about her any chance she got. Barb is preceded in death by her parents Bruno and Jean Thelen grandparents John and Theresia Thelen and Joseph and Amelia Nettie Trieweiler brotherinlaw John Wirth nephew Noah Thelen and other family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Theresia Bill Boylan siblings Sandy Keith…

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Carmencita Diaz

, Michigan

January 8, 1976

Carmencita Carmen Yolanda Diaz age 50 passed away on Wednesday May 13 2026 with her family at her side. She was born on January 9 1976 in Lansing Michigan the daughter of Modesto and Norma Llamado Diaz. Carmen was a proud Filipino American. She was known as Ate pronounced Ahteh which means "older sister" in Tagalog but her favorite names were Mom Tita pronounced TEEtuh and means "aunt" in Tagalog and Aunt. She adored her son and all of her nieces and nephews. She always gave them meaningful gifts or fed them delicious food especially her desserts. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Botany Anthropology and Museum Science Certification from Michigan State University. She found her true vocation after receiving an Associates Degree in Sonography ultrasound from Lansing Community College. She cared deeply about her patients and often went above and beyond her role as a sonographer to care for…

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Sally Francis

, Michigan

Sally Lucille Sines Francis age 87 of Portland Michigan completed her earthly journey and stepped into glory on May 13 2026. Born November 16 1938 to William and Doris Reed Sines Sally was a strong compassionate woman whose quiet courage and steady kindness shaped every life she touched. Sally enjoyed her four years working for Portlands Dr. Donald Anderson and she served proudly in the USAF GOC Observer program during the late 1950s. In 1959 Sally married her childhood sweetheart Lee Francis. While raising their children she provided inhome childcare and served as a Cub Scout leader. Sally faithfully served her church for many yearsworking in Awana Kids Club encouraging others through the Sunshine Committee and participating in the Prayer Chain. She assisted Lee in his position of Church Financial Secretary for more than 30 years and they were often found in the kitchen preparing meals for church events and…

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