Obituaries

July 11, 2020

John Peter Mimranek, age 87, of Perry, MI, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery Ovid, MI.

John married Sandra Hester on February 26, 1953,...

July 10, 2020

July 27, 1953 – July 10, 2020 Victor passed away after battling lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Marian Zimmerman, older brothers, Donald & George Zimmerman, older sisters, Bessie Saylor & Darlene Wagner, and his wife Teresa & unborn son. He is survived by his eldest brother, Harold (Joanne) Zimmerman & sister, Mary (Zip...

July 10, 2020

Hal Alpheus Williams; 88; of Ithaca; passed away at Sparrow Hospital  in Lansing on Friday, July 10, 2020.

He was born March 8, 1932 in Detroit, MI, to Harry and Anna (Valla) Williams. He was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI and from Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI. While...

July 9, 2020

Forestine Lucille Oster, 95, of St. Louis, MI, left this life and entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. John...

July 6, 2020

Joe Shuttleworth, age 68, of Ithaca, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Mid Michigan Gratiot Hospital in Alma.

Joe was born June 27, 1952 in Alma, the son of Fredrick James and Jean Louise (Fisher) Shuttleworth.  He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1971.  He farmed north of Ithaca for many years.

Joe loved his...

July 2, 2020

JoAnn Carol Schafer, 78, of East Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her son's home.

Cremation will take place and there will be a Private Family Service at a later date.

JoAnn was born in Eaton Rapids, MI on December 3, 1941, the daughter of Merritt...

July 1, 2020

December 11, 1948 - July 1, 2020

Terry Lee Sanders, formerly of Ithaca, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veteran's where he had resided for the past seven years.

Terry was born December 11, 1948 at the R.B. Smith Memorial Hospital in Alma, Michigan, the oldest son of Ronald...

June 30, 2020

Marcia Joan Heskett, age 89, of Holland, MI, formerly of St. Johns passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Appledorn Assisted Living South, Holland, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Matthew Olson officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be...

June 29, 2020

Eric Phillip Perry, age 47, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held...

June 29, 2020

Mary K.E. Geopfert, age 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mary was born in Lansing, MI on December 18, 1951. She graduated from Alma High School and went on...

June 28, 2020

On June 28, 2020 Ronald Coe loving husband, partner and father passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Ron was born to Joseph and Vyrah Coe in Lansing Michigan.  He graduated from Alma High School and entered the National Guard where he served his country until November 1954. He married Bernadette (Haeck) in 1952. ...

June 26, 2020

Garry Ebright, age 74, of Ithaca, died Friday, June 26, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland.

Garry was born on the farm in New Haven Township on November 15, 1945, the son of Clifford Charles and Artie May (Topper) Ebright.

Garry graduated from Ithaca High School in 1964.  He worked as a meat cutter...

June 25, 2020

Ethel J. (Wilson) Moore, 96, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Pathway Home of Elsie.

Funeral Services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, 920 Roosevelt Street, Howell, MI 48843 on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mike Harris officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 2-5...

June 21, 2020

Robert E. Ayles, age 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at The Willows in East Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020...

June 21, 2020

Philip James Morton, 69, of Alma, MI, passed away on June 21, 2020, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma.

Cremation has taken place per his wishes and the family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date.

Philip "Mort" was born in Alma, MI on May 6, 1951, to Philip and Mary (Rauschenberger)...

June 15, 2020

Margaret I. (Peet) Olson, age 91, of Ithaca, Michigan passed away June 15, 2020 at her home, in the same bedroom she was born in to the late Orrin and Ivah Peet, September 14, 1928. She married the late L.G. Olson on November 29, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2002.

Margaret enjoyed staying summers at...

June 15, 2020

Virgil Eugene Seeley, age 75, of Lansing, MI, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at Medilodge of Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North...

June 14, 2020

Gary Craig Schaeffer, age 76, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Country Friends Assisted Living, Sumner, MI.

Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.

Gary was born in Alma, MI on September 1, 1943, the son of Ruth Harriet (Lebaron) Coleman. He attended school...

June 14, 2020

Roger Lee Miller, 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns.

A Visitation will be held at North Point Church, 505 E. Webb Rd., DeWitt, MI on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 6-8 P.M.

Roger was born in Alma, MI on July 25, 1950, the...

June 14, 2020

Keith Edward Evans, age 76, of Laingsburg, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

According to Keith's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Growing up Keith was very competitive; he was a sharp shooter and at the age...