Obituaries

Dec 21, 2018

Josh Allen Eldridge age 53, of Stanton formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Josh was born in St. Johns, MI on July 10, 1965, the son of Wilfred Eldridge and Laura (Parmenter) Schmidt....

Dec 21, 2018

Robert M. Jakeway age 94, of Grand Haven, formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, in Grand Haven MI.

A Graveside Memorial Service was held at South Bingham Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. on Friday, January 4, 2019.

Robert was born in Laingsburg, MI on August 5, 1924, the son of George...

Dec 20, 2018

Carol Louise Miller age 80, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Chaplain Chuck Hendrix officiating.  Visitation will be held for 2 hours prior to the service....

Dec 19, 2018

Raymond Marvin Armbrustmacher age 83 of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity...

Dec 19, 2018

John M. Ernst Jr. went to his eternal home on Wednesday December 19, 2018.  How many people can say they had celebrated 98 Christmases, seen the election of 16 presidents over 25 elections, and buried 9 brothers and sisters?  He was a great man with a huge heart who will be missed by his 5 children: Terri Bentley &...

Dec 18, 2018

Otis Raymond Whitford age 79, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 2-5 P.M. at the UAW Local 1753, 3204 W. St. Joseph, Lansing, MI 48917.

Otis was born in Ashley, MI on November...

Dec 12, 2018

Linda Lee Reeves age 77 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held...

Dec 10, 2018

Delbert Wayne Crumbaugh age 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, in Ithaca, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor George Showers officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be held...

Dec 8, 2018

Lois J. Nieman age 81 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at The Laurels of Fulton, Gratiot County, MI.

Cremation has taken place and the family will have a private memorial service.

Lois was born in St. Johns, MI on April 5, 1937, the daughter of Mr.  & Mrs. Albert Hiner. She...

Dec 8, 2018

Reverend Richard Charles Kuhn, 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 8, 2018.

He was born in Richfield, Minnesota on June 12, 1936, the son of Harold Arlington and Elfrieda Otelia (Tappe) Kuhn.  From an early age, Rich was called to ministry. He graduated from Washburn High School in...

Dec 7, 2018

Sheran Onelle Scholtz age 73 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, at Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 2-8...

Dec 2, 2018

Kathryn Irene Peck age 97, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery Holly, MI. Visitation will...

Dec 1, 2018

Daniel Lee “Dan” Caesar age 77 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

In following Dan's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held December 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Maple Rapids Community Center in Maple Rapids, MI.

Dan was...

Nov 30, 2018

Myrtle Marie Foor, 95, of Vestaburg, MI passed away peacefully on November 30, 2018 at the home of her daughter and son in law, Donella and Ray Peasley, where Myrtle has been living for over 2 years.

Myrtle was born on August 23, 1923, into a large farm family south west of Shepherd, MI, the 6th of...

Nov 28, 2018

Georgia Loy Savage age 76 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor David Leisman officiating.  Burial will take place at Hillside...

Nov 27, 2018

Dolores Catherine (Simon) Schueller age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Country Living AFC Home, Portland, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place...

Nov 21, 2018

Robert Arthur "Buster" LaBonville age 57, of St. Louis, MI, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at his home.

Cremation has taken place.  There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later date.

Robert was born in Alma, MI on April 3, 1961, the son of Daniel Pechacek and Roberta (Cottrill)...

Nov 17, 2018

Dale Bryon Dobberstein age 64 of Eaton Rapids, MI, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018.

No services will be held

Dale was born in Sisseton, SD on July 1, 1954 the son of Earl and Ruth (Hamilton) Dobberstein.  Dale resided most of his life in Elsie and Lansing. He served his country in the U.S....

Nov 17, 2018

Harold Kenneth "Pete" Poff age 86, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with...

Nov 17, 2018

David Alan “Davey” Toth III age 33, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  Burial will take place at South Ovid Cemetery, Ovid Township, MI. Visitation...