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Lois Marie Coston, age 84, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Emerson Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI, on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Michael Podeszwa officiating. Lois was born in Texas on April 22, 1936, the daughter of Clell Sarber and Virginia (Wallace) Sarber. She...

Lois Marie Coston, age 84, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI. A...

Frances Halfman Fowler

Frances E. Halfman, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI. A Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fowler MI, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Koenigsknecht officiating. Frances was born in Fowler, MI on March 9, 1935, the daughter of Isadore N. and Alma C. (Bauer) Halfman. Frances...

Frances E. Halfman, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI. A Graveside...

Jeffery Snater St. Johns

Jeffery Alan Snater, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away after a short illness (not COVID related) on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. In following Jeff's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jeff was born in St. Johns, MI on September 22, 1957, the son of Arthur and Julaine (Droste) Snater. He graduated from St. Johns High...

Jeffery Alan Snater, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away after a short illness (not COVID related) on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing,...

Aaron Arnold Elsie

Aaron Joseph Arnold, age 32, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 2-8 p.m., with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m....

Aaron Joseph Arnold, age 32, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. Funeral...

Dennis Whitney Ovid

Dennis Lee Whitney, age 60, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. In following Dennis' wishes, cremation has taken place and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Dennis was born in Alpena, MI, on July 12, 1960, the son of Vernon E. and Helen M. (Wenz) Whitney. He graduated from Alpena...

Dennis Lee Whitney, age 60, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. In following Dennis'...

Rodney Richards Ovid

Rodney Alan Richards, 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home. Per his wishes he was cremated and there will be no services taking place. Rodney was born in Lansing, MI, on December 19, 1950, to Theron John and Doloris Joyce (Litwiller) Richards. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Rodney worked at General Motors for 34 years as a Journeyman Cutter/Grinder and...

Rodney Alan Richards, 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home. Per his wishes he was cremated and there will be no...

Gary Powers Kodak, TN formerly of St. Johns, MI

Gary Dean Powers, age 76 of Kodak, TN formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away peacefully after a long and valiant fight against cancer on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Gary was born in St. Johns, MI on November 8, 1943, the son...

Gary Dean Powers, age 76 of Kodak, TN formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away peacefully after a long and valiant fight against cancer on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at home...

Charles Huntoon St. Louis

Charles Duane "Charlie" Huntoon, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Gratiot, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Jasper Township Cemetery, Midland...

Charles Duane "Charlie" Huntoon, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical...

Nancy Hufnagel St. Johns

Nancy L. Hufnagel, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Nancy was born in Muir, Michigan on February 22, 1937, the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Rounds)...

Nancy L. Hufnagel, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. ...

Elsie Bigelow St. Louis

Elsie M. Bigelow, age 81, of St. Louis, MI passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, FL. There will be no services as Elsie's wishes were to be cremated and have her cremains buried at Prichard Cemetery. Elsie was born in Gratiot County, MI on December 11, 1938, the daughter of Earl and Leona M. (Mason) Nelson. On March 17, 1957 Elsie married Melvin Bigelow; he...

Elsie M. Bigelow, age 81, of St. Louis, MI passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, FL. There will...

William Coffman Haslett

William Theodore "Bill" Coffman, age 95, of Haslett, MI, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at his home. Burial will take place at City of DeWitt Cemetery. A Memorial Service for his family will be held in the spring. William was born in DeWitt, MI on April 11, 1925, the son of William Kermit and Lillian (Schaefer) Coffman. Bill graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School. He married Margaret A....

William Theodore "Bill" Coffman, age 95, of Haslett, MI, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at his home. Burial will take place at...

Joyce Hughson Elsie

Joyce B. Hughson, age 95, of Elsie, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Everett Smith officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 11:00 A.M. on the day of the service. Joyce was born in Midland, MI on...

Joyce B. Hughson, age 95, of Elsie, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI. ...

Robin Harnick St. Johns

Robin Lynn Harnick, age 55, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Robin was born on April 15, 1965, the daughter of Ted and Clarice (Antes) Rademacher. Robin loved crafting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and her...

Robin Lynn Harnick, age 55, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. Cremation has...

Larry Houlden Pompeii

Larry Maurice Houlden, age 78, of Pompeii, MI, passed away after a brief illness Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, with Pastor Paul Loney officiating. Burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the funeral...

Larry Maurice Houlden, age 78, of Pompeii, MI, passed away after a brief illness Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot,...

Edward Knight Elsie

Edward Edwin Knight, age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Mary Firdawsi officiating. Burial will take follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

Edward Edwin Knight, age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services...

Rolland Thornton Lake, MI formerly of Elsie, MI

Rolland “Ron” Thornton, age 80 of Lake, MI formerly of Elsie, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Health, Midland, MI. A Private Memorial Service will be held on November 14, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Dennis Baese officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. The service will be streamed live on Smith Family Funeral Homes Facebook...

Rolland “Ron” Thornton, age 80 of Lake, MI formerly of Elsie, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Health, Midland,...

Marilyn Beebe St. Louis

Marilyn Kay Beebe, age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Marilyn was born in Pontiac, MI on October 18, 1945, the daughter of Earl and Margaret Evalena (Davis) Wilson. She graduated from St. Louis High School. On September 2, 1977 Marilyn married Alvin Beebe. Marilyn...

Marilyn Kay Beebe, age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Cremation has taken...

Nancy Andrews Maple Rapids

Nancy Fay Andrews, age 81, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home. Nancy was born in Maple Rapids, MI...

Nancy Fay Andrews, age 81, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Memorial...

Phillip Raske St. Louis

Phillip Dean Raske, 92, of St. Louis, MI, passed away after a brief illness Monday, November 9, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot. Phillip was born in Bethany Township, MI, on May 22, 1928, the son of Lewis A. and Bessie L. (White) Raske. He graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1947. On August 21, 1949, Phil married Doris Maxine Cole. They were married 48 years prior to her passing on...

Phillip Dean Raske, 92, of St. Louis, MI, passed away after a brief illness Monday, November 9, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot. ...

Russell Powers Lansing formerly of DeWitt

Russell Scott Powers, age 54 of Lansing, MI, formerly of Dewitt, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home. Russell was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 12, 1966, the son of Stephen and Ruth (Paksi) Powers. Russell enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a big Detroit Lions Fan along with being a Los Angeles Lakers Basketball fan. He is survived by his daughter Cassandra Powers, 2 grandchildren: Emma...

Russell Scott Powers, age 54 of Lansing, MI, formerly of Dewitt, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home. Russell was born in Lansing, Michigan on...

LeRoy Sitts Wheeler

LeRoy Sitts, age 92, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2020, with Pastor Lee Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the services beginning at 12:00...

LeRoy Sitts, age 92, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will...

Loretta Kellogg Ovid

Loretta Lee Kellogg, age 84, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Welcome Home Assisted Living-Owosso, MI. Private Funeral Services will be held and burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. For those wishing to watch the funeral service, it will be live streamed on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. on Smith Family Funeral Homes Facebook Page. Loretta was born in...

Loretta Lee Kellogg, age 84, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Welcome Home Assisted Living-Owosso, MI. Private Funeral...

Beverly Schafer Lyons

Beverly Kay Schafer, age 83, of Lyons, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Country Living Senior Care in Portland, MI. Bev was born in Gratiot County, MI on May 9, 1937, to Gerald and Crystle Pinkney. She graduated from Pewamo/Westphalia High School in 1955. Beverly married Norman Schafer on October 29, 1955. Beverly retired from the State of Michigan as a secretary and enjoyed many...

Beverly Kay Schafer, age 83, of Lyons, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Country Living Senior Care in Portland, MI. Bev...

Merle Carlson Breckenridge

Merle Elsworth Carlson, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. Cremation has taken place and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. He will be buried with his father at Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes, MI. Merle was born in Greenville, MI on January 20, 1942, the son of Albin Wilfred and Martina B. (Stephens) Carlson. He...

Merle Elsworth Carlson, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. ...

Lila Smalec Elsie

Lila M. Smalec, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at North Star Adult Foster Care Home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 2, 2020, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held 2-5 P.M. on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the funeral home. Lila was...

Lila M. Smalec, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at North Star Adult Foster Care Home. Funeral Services will be...

Lois Prestage St. Louis

Lois Joanne Prestage, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Lois was born in...

Lois Joanne Prestage, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral...

Eileen Proko Perrinton

Eileen Dorothy Proko, age 91, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, MI, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer officiating. Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Eileen Dorothy Proko, age 91, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI with her family by her...

Scott McCollum Alma, Michigan

Scott James McCollum, age 47, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home with his daughter by his side after an 11 year battle with ALS. In following Scott's wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a Memorial Service at a later date. Scott was born in Owosso, MI on October 5, 1973, the son of Clare and Frances (Ortiz) McCollum. He attended Alma Public Schools. Scott loved...

Scott James McCollum, age 47, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home with his daughter by his side after an 11 year battle with ALS. ...

Hazel Munger St. Johns

Hazel Bell Munger, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Hazel Bell Munger, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns. Funeral...

Paul Ulrich Fowler

Paul Arnold Ulrich, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at The Laurels in Carson City, MI. Paul was born in Fowler, MI on February 1, 1935, and was the youngest of seven children. He was the son of Peter and Irene (Fineis) Ulrich. Paul graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1953. Paul married Jane Frances Simon on June 6, 1959 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler,...

Paul Arnold Ulrich, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at The Laurels in Carson City, MI. Paul was born...