NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
This firm is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A default has occurred in the conditions of Mortgage dated August 24, 2009, by MELODY A. THOMPSON, Mortgagor, of 626 Hannah, Alma, MI 48801, to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GRATIOT COUNTY, of P.O. Box 119, St. Louis, Michigan 48880, and recorded in the Gratiot County Register of Deeds on August 27, 2009, at Liber 873, Page 699, which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice the sum of eighteen thousand four hundred three and 55/100 dollars ($18,403.55) through June 30, 2025, under the mortgage dated August 24, 2009; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt, secured by said Mortgage and the power of sale contained in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default.
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 cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court for Gratiot County, at 214 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847, starting promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the date of the sale. Placing the highest bid does not automatically convey free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. If the property is sold, under section 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Situated in the City of Alma, County of Gratiot, State of Michigan described as: Lot 70 of HALL AND SHARRAR’S RIVERSIDE ADDITION, CITY OF ALMA, GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 52 of Gratiot County Records. Commonly Known As: 626 Hannah, Alma, MI 48801 Tax Parcel ID NO.: 29-51-354-063-00
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. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale; provided, however, that in the event the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241 (a), the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following such sale.
The Mortgagor (borrower) will be 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.
PREPARED BY: SMITH BOVILL, P.C.
Dated: June 30, 2025
BY: /S/ ALEX C. BARRONS
200 St. Andrews Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-9641
(07-10)(07-31) 28t4
SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE – GRATIOT COUNTY
Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, 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 August 28, 2025. 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: Mortgagor(s): Melissa Pontious and Brian Pontious, wife and husband, as joint tenants with right of survivorship
Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc.
Date of mortgage: June 14, 2023
Recorded on June 28, 2023, in Document No. 2023R-01008,
Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Five Hundred One and 20/100 Dollars ($131,501.20)
Mortgaged premises: Situated in Gratiot County, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Township 12 North, Range 2 West, Bethany Township, Gratiot County, Michigan, described as commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North on the West Line of said Section 103.00 feet; thence East 165.00 feet; thence South, 103.00 feet; thence West 165.00 feet back to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 11500 N State Rd, Saint Louis, MI 48880 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238.
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.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Mortgagee/Assignee
Schneiderman & Sherman P.C.
23938 Research Dr,
Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248.539.7400
1568190
(07-31)(08-21) 31t4
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Pete M. Koehn and Joyce B. Koehn Revocable Trust
TO ALL CREDITORS:
Pete M. Koehn (2/2/1941 – 1/25/2023), and Joyce B. Koehn, (3/25/1939 – 7/8/2025), both formerly of 4396 S. Luce Road, Ithaca, Michigan, 48847, were the Settlors of the Pete M. Koehn and Joyce B. Koehn Revocable Trust dated March 25, 2015 (Trust).
There is no Personal Representative of either Settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued.
Creditors of the Settlors are notified that all claims against either Settlor, individually, or against the Trust, will be forever barred unless presented to the Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Following that date the Trust assets will be distributed pursuant to the terms of the Trust.
This notice is given pursuant to MCL 700.7608.
Dated: July 25, 2025
Pamela S. Munderloh,
Attorney for Trustee
SMITH BOVILL, PC
214 E. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
989-463-2101
P74812
Gregory M. Koehn
9423 S. Miner Rd.
Carson City, MI 48811 31t1
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
PROBATE COURT,
GRATIOT COUNTY
CASE NO. and JUDGE
25-128-DE
Hon. Kristin M. Bakker
Court Address: 214 E. Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847, Court Telephone no.: (989) 875-5231
Estate of Frances L. Abbott, Date of Birth:* November 6, 1933
TO ALL CREDITORS:**
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Frances L. Abbott, died December 19, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ronald D. Abbott, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 214 E. Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
Dated: 7/23/2025
Ronald D. Abbott
11125 E. Edgar Road
Vestaburg, MI 48891
989-560-2550
Trent C. Hilding P68189
4070 N. Crystal Road
Vestaburg, MI 48891
989-427-3436 31t1