Joseph A. Stotz of Muir passed away on June 25, 2026 at the age of 46. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Vickie L. Huhn of Portland passed away on June 29, 2026, at age 73. A generous person, she was a life member and former president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Vickie was obsessed with shoes and perfume, and she especially enjoyed playing the lottery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Marlys Proctor; her brother, Fred Proctor Jr.; and her infant son, Steven Fandel. Vickie was especially proud of her family. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Kenneth;

Melvin was born August 28, 1949 in Cass City, MI to William and Lovina Trescott. Mel (as he was affectionately known) graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1967. He worked for the State of Michigan until his retirement in October of 2002. Mel loved the outdoors, riding motorcycles, snowmobiles and he especially loved boating. If you couldn’t find him in the summer months it was because he was in his boat on the Great Lakes. Mel also became interested in the His

Carla Marie Hansen, aged 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. Born in Lansing, MI, Carla dedicated her life to helping others, working as a paraprofessional with special education students. Carla was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She shared 50 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William Hansen. She was a loving mother to her son, Robert Birman, and a caring stepmother to Lisa Byers. Carla took great pride in

The National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA), in conjunction with the Michigan High School Coaches Association (MHSCA), is proud to announce that MHSCA Executive Secretary Mark F. Holdren will be formally recognized with the National Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious honor will be celebrated at the upcoming MHSCA program scheduled for September 27, 2026. The National Distinguished Service Award is given annually to recognize individuals who hav