Pearl Faye McDonald

Pearl “Faye” McDonald, age 88 of Ithaca, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Carson City Hospital.

Faye was born in Ithaca on August 23, 1933, the daughter of Truman and Lois (Patterson) Berry.   She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951 and worked at Fashion Wheel in Ithaca, J.C. Penney in Alma, and retired from Commercial Bank in Pompeii.

Faye loved country music and dancing.  She would play her music and dance around in her home.  She enjoyed watching her son race at Crystal Motor Speedway and also Nascar racing.

Faye is survived by three children, Barry (Julie) Rinard, Pam Rinard, and Lyn (Bob) Nieman; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, one son, and one great granddaughter.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.  Cremation and a private burial will be scheduled at a later date. 

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

David Mark Munro

David Mark Munro, age 62 of Elwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home. Dave was born October 15, 1959 to Edward and Phylis (Teed) Munro of Mount Pleasant.

Dave was a very hard-working family man and a true outdoorsman. He loved collecting guns, hunting, fishing, morel hunting, trapshooting, riding dune buggies at Silver lake, collecting coins, and snowmobiling with his family and friends.

Even at times when his health wasn’t at its best he still managed to show up at his grandkids sporting events, they were truly his pride and joy. There were also multiple times where he would take his grandkids hunting. Dave would wait in the truck anxiously to hear their shot go off, knowing that the gun used was one he gave or built for them, along with the bullet he had loaded for them. There was honestly nothing that Dave couldn’t build or fix. 

Dave was a man of few compliments, but his children and grandchildren always knew how proud he was by the smile on his face. Dave had quite the drive for success and the patience to do so, not many could keep up with him. He made sure to mold his work ethic in his boys.

Dave also had a generous heart who would give the shirt off his back to any in need, even if at times it wasn’t deserved. He was a man that would never ask for help no matter his situation. 

Dave is survived by his wife Tammy, Brother Kenny Teed, Sister Christine Munro, and children Brad(Racheal) Munro, Chad (Mandy) Munro, Jessie Morgan, and Tony Adams. Grandchildren Darean, Kyah, Brayley, Caelob, Jada, Hoyt, Cole, and Great grandchildren Brayven, Harper, and Bella Lou. 

Dave was preceded in death by his parents Edward Munro and Phylis (Teed) Vanostrand, Brothers Robert and Mike Munro, and sister Sharon Munro. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 18 of 2022 at 1 PM at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca Michigan. Directly following services, all are welcome to join the family at Hubscher Park in Sumner to share our most cherished memories over a meal.

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

Bertha Mae Pendell

Bertha M. Pendell passed away at her home in Ithaca on July 9, 2022, at the age of 99, with her family surrounding her.

Bertha was born September 19, 1922 in Carson City, the daughter of Ezra and Anna (Nickert) Harlow.  She married Duane Pendell on January 2, 1943, and together they raised four children; Beverly (Dale) Balcom, Roger (Mary) Pendell, Mary (Larry) Cooper, and Cheryl (Sid) Hull. 

IN 1952 Bertha and Duane along with cousin Ken and Barb Pendell moved to Ithaca from Carson City and became partners in Pendell Dairy Farm.  In 1991 the farm was sold.

Besides their four children, Bertha is survived by seven grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister, Frances Sorrell.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Duane in 2001; her sisters, Evelyn (Ralph) Goodsite, Helen (Bud) Goodsite, and Katherine (Cecil) Mitchell; her brother, Willie Harlow; and her brother-in-law, Irvin Sorrell.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Jo Jones officiating.  Interment will be in New Haven Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 11 at the Barden Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ithaca Presbyterian Church or to the Ithaca Senior Activity Building.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.  

David Chaffin

David Jonathan Chaffin, age 85, went home to heaven on Sunday, June 26.

David was born in Ann Arbor on March 23, 1937, the son of Scota and Mable (Ringle) Chaffin.  He was the youngest of 9 children.

David is survived by his children and their spouses: Paul (Judy) Chaffin, Becky (Alexander) Assman, Jon (Trish) Chaffin, and Jim (Amy) Chaffin; 9 grandchildren, Timothy, Orrie, Josh, Aaron, Jaimie, Zane, Zoe, Sally, and Angie; 14 great grandchildren; and 6 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Arlene Chaffin, his parents, elder siblings and their spouses, Raymond Chaffin, Milan and Ruth Chaffin, Reuben Chaffin, Darlene and Waldo Drummond, Arleta and Richard Ringle, Florence and Harry Dove, Ada and Carmen Murphy, and Thelma Chaffin.

David started traveling as an evangelist and singing at the young age of 16.  It was during one of these meetings that he looked out in the crowd and noticed June Witmer and fell in love.  On June 18, 1958 they were married, and together they started ministering in music, pastoring, and traveling with their children.

David preached, sang with his wife, and looked forward to going to heaven all of his life.  His goal in life was to live for the Lord, minister, and go to heaven.  He has been known to say, “I am not afraid to die; it will be a great and glorious day.” 

He loved the Serenity Prayer.

God grant me the serenity to accept 

the things I cannot change

Courage to change the things I can

And Wisdom to know the difference

The viewing and funeral service will be held at Rock Lake Bible Methodist Church located at 8227 N. Pine Grove Rd., Vestaburg, MI.  Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

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

Pamela Gross Strand

Pamela Gross Strand, 65 of Alma, passed away June 24, 2022 at home with family by her side.  A graveside memorial will take place August 26 at Riverside Cemetery

Pam was born October 11, 1956 to Warren and Lillian Gross of Alma.  Pam graduated from Alma High School in 1975.

Pam married Robert Strand in September 2006.  Pam and Robert shared a love of dogs.  Pam’s beloved fur baby Benji will miss her dearly.  Pam enjoyed Bingo and playing cards with family and friends.  Pam also liked to garden and enjoyed coming home for family camping trips.  Everyone looked forward to Pam and Robert’s arrival from Alabama for family get togethers.  Pam worked many years as a caregiver at the Masonic Home.

Pam is survived by two step children, Robbie Strand of Birmingham, AL and Suzy Silva of Georgia.  Pam is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Pam is also survived by brother Greg (Patti) Gross of Alma, brother Randy Gross of Alma, sister Cheryl Mercado of Gulfport, MS and sister Sheila (Pat) Bergin of Red Wing, MN.

Pam was preceded in death by her husband Robert Strand and her parents Warren and Lillian Gross.