NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS:
This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.
ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Under the power of sale contained herein in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or a cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in GRATIOT County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on July 9, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information.
MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry Dowdell and Susan Dowdell, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Village Capital & Investment LLC, dated June 23, 2021, and recorded September 8, 2021 in Liber 1088 Page 883 in Gratiot County records, Michigan, and assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on January 27, 2026 in Instrument No. 2026R-00388, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Nine-Hundred Ninety-Two and 30/100 dollars ($81,992.30). Said premises are situated in the City of Ithaca, County of Gratiot, and State of Michigan, and particularly described as: Beginning at a point 54 feet South of the Northwest corner of Lot 179, Division “H” Supervisor’s Plat of the City of Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan; thence East 160 1/2 feet; thence South 78 feet; thence West 160 1/2 feet; thence North 78 feet to point of beginning. Property Address:519 S Ithaca Street Ithaca, Michigan 48847 Parcel No.: 2952-659-179-60
The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.
If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.
Dated: May 28, 2026
For more information, please call: (513) 444-4100
Sottile and Barile PLLC Attorneys for Plaintiff
394 Wards Corner Boulevard,
Suite 180
Loveland, OH 45140
File MF2603025 – Dowdell, Susan (VA) – DA
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ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC, MAY BE DEEMED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, GA 30004 ph:470-321-7112
Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.
Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement
Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in GRATIOT County, starting promptly at 10:00 A.M. on July 02, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): TAMRA AHLEFELD. Default has been made in the conditions of a Mortgage made by TAMRA AHLEFELD to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, for a mortgage dated March 17, 2021, and recorded on March 29, 2021, in Liber 1077 Page 993 in the Gratiot County Register of Deeds. Said mortgage was assigned by said Mortgagee to ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, as documented by an assignment dated June 10, 2024, and recorded on June 13, 2024, as Instrument Number 2024R-02932 in the GRATIOT County Register of Deeds, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $92,741.69. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court within GRATIOT County, Michigan on July 02, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Said premises are located in the city of ALMA in GRATIOT County, Michigan and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ALMA, COUNTY OF GRATIOT, MICHIGAN: COMMENCING 60 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 10, BLOCK 15, CITY OF ALMA; THENCE EAST 115 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST 115 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEING PART OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 15, CITY OF ALMA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, GRATIOT COUNTY RECORDS. Property Address: 412 EUCLID AVE., ALMA, MI 48801 Tax ID No. 51-343-518-00
The redemption period shall be Six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.
If this property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the Mortgage sale or to the Mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, Mortgagee/Assignee
June 4, 2026
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorney for Mortgagee/Assignee
13010 Morris Road,
Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004
Telephone: 470-321-7112
Facsimile: 404-393-1425
Service Email: MIFCLTeam@raslg.com
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Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement
Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Gratiot County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on July 16, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information:
Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Tyler Johnathon Lance, unmarried
Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns
Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Date of Mortgage: July 15, 2024
Date of Mortgage Recording: July 16, 2024
Amount claimed due on date of notice: $206,773.07
Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Washington, Gratiot County, Michigan, and described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 9 North, Range 2 West, Washington Township, Gratiot County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 27 which is East a distance of 760.84 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 10 seconds West 180.00 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 27, a distance of 245.44 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 179.99 feet to the South line of said Section 27; thence West 244.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Common street address (if any): 3375 E Wilson Rd, Ashley, MI 48806-9784
The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16).
If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.
Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.
This notice is from a debt collector.
Date of notice: June 4, 2026
Trott Law, P.C.
31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 642-2515
1595038
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ORDER REGARDING
ALTERNATE SERVICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
29TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY PROBATE
CASE NO.
26-0777-CZ
Court Address: 214 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847, Court Telephone no.: (989) 875-5215
Plaintiff:
MAPLE LEAF VILLAGE, LLC, c.o. Swistak Levine P.C.
Plantiff’s Attorney:
Jarrett E. Levine (P71902)
30833 Northwestern Hwy.,
Ste. 120
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 851-8000
VS.
Defendant:
JOHN DOE
953 E. Monroe Rd.,
Lot 2
St. Louis, MI 48880
THE COURT FINDS:
1. Service of process upon the defendent, JOHN DOE cannot reasonable be made as provided in MCR 2.105 may be made in manner that is reasonably calculated to give the defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard.
2. Service of the Summons and Complaint and a copy of this order shall be made by the following method(s).
a. First-class mail to 953 E. Monroe Rd., Lot 2, St. Louis, MI 48880.
b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 953 E. Monroe Rd., Lot 2, St. Louis, MI 48880.
d. Other: Certified mail with return receipt requested to 953 E. Monroe Rd., Lot 2, St. Louis, MI 48880 and by publication in Gratiot County Legal News for three consecutive weeks based on MCR. 2.106
5-20-2026
Judge
Cori E. Barkman P61470 23t3
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
GRATIOT COUNTY
CASE NO. and JUDGE
26-59-DE
Hon. Kristin M. Bakker
Court Address: 214 E. Center Street, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, Court Telephone no.: (989) 875-5231
Estate of Gary Lee VanVleck, Date of Birth:* 12/18/1968.
TO ALL CREDITORS:*
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Gary Lee VanVleck, died 11/24/2025.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims agains the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Rachell Stockwell, personal representative, or to both the probabte court at 214 E. Center Street, Ithaca, Michigan 48847 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
Dated: June 8, 2026
Rachell Stockwell
511 E. 3rd Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Thomas W. Chadwick P-63397
220 W. Main Street
Ionia, Michigan 48846
616-527-0020 24t1
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Trust
RE: CARROL JOAN NETZLEY TRUST NO. 1, DATED MAY 17, 2016
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS:
The Settlor, Carrol Joan Netzley (date of birth January 4, 1932), who was a resident of Gratiot County, Michigan, died April 18, 2026. There is no personal representative of the Settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued.
Creditors of the Settlor are notified that all claims against the Carrol Joan Netzley Trust No. 1, dated May 17, 2016, as amended, will be forever barred unless presented to Brenda Siefka, Trustee, c/o the Law Office of Rhonda M. Clark, P.C., PO Box 147, St Louis, MI 48880, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this Notice.
Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it.
Dated: June 1, 2026
Brenda Siefka
Trustee
5707 N Baldwin Rd
St. Louis, MI 48880
(989) 330-5467
LAW OFFICE OF RHONDA M. CLARK, P.C.
By: Rhonda M. Clark-Kreuer (P49818)
111 N Mill St
PO Box 147
St Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-8700 24t1
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT – FAMILY DIVISION
Gratiot COUNTY
CASE NO. and JUDGE
26-95-NC
Hon. Kristin Bakker (P49056)
Court address: 214 E. Center Street, P.O. Box 217, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, Court telephone no.: (989) 875-5231
In the matter of: Keira Marie Anthony
TO ALL PERSONS, including: David Rafter whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:
TAKE NOTICE: Elisha Amy Freese has filed a petition for name change.
A name change hearing will be held on July 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at 214 E. Center Street, Ithaca, Michigan 48847 – Gratiot County Probate Courtroom before Judge Kristin Bakker to change the name of: Keira Marie Anthony to Keira Marie Freese. 24t1
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT – FAMILY DIVISION
Gratiot COUNTY
CASE NO. and JUDGE
26-95-NC
Hon. Kristin Bakker (P49056)
Court address: 214 E. Center Street, P.O. Box 217, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, Court telephone no.: (989) 875-5231
In the matter of: Alexis Kathleen Salisbury
TO ALL PERSONS, including: Mason Salisbury whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:
TAKE NOTICE: Elisha Amy Freese has filed a petition for name change.
A name change hearing will be held on July 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at 214 E. Center Street, Ithaca, Michigan 48847 – Gratiot County Probate Courtroom before Judge Kristin Bakker to change the name of: Alexis Kathleen Salisbury to Alexis Kathleen Freese. 24t1
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
GRATIOT COUNTY
CASE NO. and JUDGE
26-98-DE
HON. KRISTIN M. BAKKER
Court Address: 214 E. CENTER STREET, P.O. BOX 217, ITHACA, MI 48847, Court Telephone no.: (989) 875-5231
Estate of GARRY R. BUTCHER, DECEASED, Date of Birth:* DECEMBER 29, 1939.
TO ALL CREDITORS:*
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: THE DECEDENT, GARRY R. BUTCHER, died AUGUST 4, 2025.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims agains the estate will be forever barred unless presented to KELLY A. BUTCHER C/O KOSTA D. POVICH, BRAUN KENDRICK FINKBEINER P.L.C., 4301 FASHION SQUARE BLVD., SAGINAW, MI 48603, personal representative, or to both the probabte court at 214 E. CENTER STREET, P.O. BOX 217, ITHACA, MI 48847 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
Dated: June 11, 2026
KELLY A BUTCHER
6370 N. MASON ROAD
MERRILL, MI 48637
BRAUN KENDRICK FINKBEINER P.L.C.
KOSTA D. POVICH P80608
4301 FASHION SQUARE BLVD.
SAGINAW, MI 48603
(989) 498-2100 24t1