Sally Ann Nester

Sally Ann (Burk) Nester, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (GiGi) moved peacefully into the arms of the Lord on December 6, 2022, while under hospice care at The Laurels of Carson City.

 Sally was born September 11, 1932, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Arthur G. Burk and Violet E. (Boldt) Burk. She graduated from Wausau HS in 1950, and then attended secretarial business school in Milwaukee.  Upon graduation, she met her husband, Tom, who was in the Air Force and stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base. Tom and Sally were married on September 20, 1952, in Wausau, Wisconsin.  The Air Force moved them to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. While stationed there, son Dale was born in 1953. Upon completion of Tom’s service, the family moved to Michigan, where Sally focused on raising their family.  Daughter Jill followed in 1956, and son Ronald in 1958. They lived in Warren from 1960 until they retired to Canadian Lakes in 1997.  Sally took up golf, learned to clog, joined a book club and gardening club, joined the Treasure Seekers, and hosted friends in a rotating card club. Tom and Sally moved into a neighboring duplex next to  Dale/Marion in 2016-present to be closer to family.  

Sally was many things to many people. She was feisty and honest in her opinions. She was always dressed “to the nines” with lots of sparkles. She loved to tell jokes, shop, craft annual Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren, and make jewelry for friends and family.  She was especially talented at writing cards of support and original poems for those who were hurting.  Sally was nicknamed “Dr. Nester” by many of her neighbors as she could be relied on to dispense old-school remedies for their sick children.  

Sally faced her fair share of medical setbacks over the years which she fought valiantly. She was ready to move on and did so peacefully as she and her family had prayed for.  Sally is now dancing in heaven with her beloved brothers, family member and friends.

As the youngest in her family, she was preceded in death by brothers Dale, Bob, and Jack. She is survived by her husband Tom (married 70 years), son Dale Nester (Marion) of Ithaca, MI, daughter Jill Barrett of Commerce Township, MI, and son Ronald Nester (Jill) of Berkley, MI. Sally had six grandchildren (Scott, Kyle, Brittany, Hazen, Russell, and Hannah) and nine great-grandchildren.  There are also many nieces and nephews in Michigan and Wisconsin that will miss their Aunt Sally.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony and Luncheon will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca (218 E. Neward St.) beginning with a period of Reminiscing/Fellowship at 11:30 AM, a short Memorial Service at 12:30 PM, followed by a luncheon at 1:00 PM.  Donations, in Sally’s name, can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca’s Memorial Fund (PO Box 48, Ithaca, 48847) or any charity of your choosing.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca.  To view Sally’s obituary online or leave a note of condolence for the family, please visit www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Shawn Michael Beard

Shawn Michael Beard, age 46, passed away Tuesday. November 11, 2022.

Shawn was born June 6, 1976 - a D-Day baby, to Jerry and Diane (Browne) Beard. He graduated from Alma High School in 1996.

Shawn obtained his CDL shortly after graduation, and had a career in the trucking industry for over 25 years. Shawn loved classic cars, snowmobiles, sports cars, and anything with an engine. He also enjoyed riding his bike. If you knew Shawn, he was always the first one to help. He will be missed by many.

Shawn is survived by his parents; brother Chad; two nephews; two great nephews; and a great niece. He is also survived by his grandfather Garold Browne, aunt and uncles David and Vicki, Mike and Marci, Connie (Browne) Roslund, and many cousins and extended family.

A graveside memorial will be held in June of 2023.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Linda Jean (Hinterman) Gulick

 Linda Jean (Hinterman) Gulick, 81, of Ithaca, Michigan, went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2022, at Masonic Pathways Retirement Center in Alma, Michigan. 

Linda was born October 26, 1941. Linda graduated from Merrill High School in 1959. During her life, Linda held various positions at Wolverine Worldwide, Ithaca Animal Hospital, and the Gratiot County’s Register of Deeds Office. Linda was a family woman; devoted to spending time with her grandkids especially at as many life events as possible. She loved her family very much and was known for her smile, laughter, and her caring soul. Linda was also a devout woman of Christ attending United Methodist Church in Ithaca. Also, she held the distinct privilege of representing the Order of Eastern Star as a Worthy Matron. 

Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger Gulick, of 16 years. She is also preceded by her mother and father, Rudy and Mary Hinterman. Also proceeding her are her brothers Glen Hinterman and Reginald Gulick. Linda is survived by her three children: Alan (Beth) Gulick, Matthew (Kimberly) Gulick, Carrie (Josh) Merchant. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Morgan (Alexander) Freitag, Channing (Alexander) Tanis, Blake (Mikayla) Gulick, Jordan Gulick, Eli Merchant, Griffin Merchant, Jerry (Megan) Booth, Kaley (Bailey) Wilson, and two great-grandchildren, and her brother Robert (Ann) Hinterman. 

Linda’s family will welcome and greet friends and family on November 22, 2022, from 2:00 - 4:00pm and 6:00 - 8:00pm with an Eastern Star service at 7:30pm at the Barden Funeral Home (225 W. Center St. Ithaca, Michigan 48847). A celebration of life will take place on November 23, 2022, at 12:00pm at Barden Funeral home, with Cindi Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Ithaca Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations of any kind be made to the Ithaca Senior Center (1011 E. North St. Ithaca, MI 48847) in Linda’s name.  

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Mable C. (Moulton) Dayringer

Mable C. Dayringer, 98 of Ithaca passed away Wed. Nov. 16, 2022 at Arbor Grove Senior Living.  A funeral will be held Saturday November 19 at 11 AM at the Edgewood Church of God and visitation will be Friday from 2 – 8 at Barden’s Funeral Home in Ithaca and from 10am until the time of the service Saturday at the Edgewood Church of God. 

Mable was born April 6, 1924 the daughter of Daniel and Mable (Woollard) Moulton. She grew up in a rural Merrill. Mable attended Central Michigan Teacher’s College and taught elementary school in Merrill Community Schools until she was married.  On June 26, 1948 she married Robert C. Dayringer. She loved working with Bob on their farm. Whether she was driving tractor, combine or truck, she was good at it.   Bob preceded her in death on September 19, 1996, after 48 years of marriage.   Mable enjoyed traveling.  She wintered in Ellenton, Florida for several years.  Prior to Bob’s death they enjoyed trips to Europe and Hawaii.  Later Mable took several trips and cruises with her sister-in-law Jane Moulton. She also was a member of Lafayette Presbyterian Church for 60 years.  She also attended Edgewood Church of God for several years. Family was her life. She was very close to her nieces and nephews. Several generations of nieces and nephews enjoyed receiving birthday cards from Aunt Mable. She enjoyed nothing more than hosting family dinners, and bridal and baby showers where she entertained with fun games she dreamed up. She was a very good card player who giggled in glee when she won, and she won often.  She was an excellent cook, well known her custard, chocolate sheet cake and macaroni and cheese.  

Mable is survived by her children Robert (Debbie) Dayringer and Jeanne Chaffin; Grandchildren Stephanie (Mitch) Browne, Shelly (Josh Allen) Morrison, Sarah (Cameron) Harrison, Ben (Alyssa) Chaffin, and Josh (Wendi) Chaffin; Great-grandchildren Emma and Trent Browne, Tristian Dayringer, Kali Morrison, Teyah and Bella Allen, Dylan and Connor Harrison, Asher, Titus, Zeke, Glee and Vivian Chaffin; Great-great grandchildren Rosie and Lilah; Sister-in-law Jane Moulton and several nieces and  nephews. She also left behind the excellent family of staff at Arbor Grove who loved and respected her, even though she usually beat them in their daily games of Uno. 

She is pre-deceased by her parents, husband Bob, in-laws Walter and Bessie (Bare) Dayringer, infant daughter Diane, Son-in-law Mark Chaffin, Brothers: Willard (Estelita) Moulton, Tom (Vera) Moulton, Ernest Moulton and three sisters: Agnes (Finus) Smelley, Harriet (Mills) Wilbur, and Marian (Warren) Turbin; brother-in-law Harold (Virginia) Dayringer and sister-in-law Betty (Russell) Howes.  

Memorial contributions may be made to His House Christian Fellowship or Edgewood Church of God.  

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Julie Wold

 Julie (Little) Wold, 65, of Remus, passed away on October 16, 2022.

Born February 20, 1957, she was the daughter of William Little and Donna (Spicer) Miller.

She is survived by siblings, Kim (Gail) Little, Sue Fuhrman, Stacy (Jeff) Gilmore; and caretakers Joy Wold and Chelle (Denny) Johnson.

She is preceded in death  by her parents; sister, Amy Meyer; and brother-in-law, Brad Fuhrman.

Even with all her health struggles due to a car accident 45 years ago, she kept a positive attitude.  She was sweet, funny, quite a joker, and always gave compliments to everyone.  She will be dearly missed by all, especially her fur babies, Ellabel and Rosie, who loved to cuddle with her.

She graduated from Ithaca in 1975.

A visitation for her will be held on Saturday, November 12, at 2 pm with a memorial service following at 3 pm at Barden Funeral Home, 225 W. Center St., in Ithaca.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.