Obituaries

May 24, 2020

Mary Kathryn Rimmel, age 67, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ithaca Cemetery on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.

Mary was born in Alma, MI on November 16, 1952, the daughter of J. L. "Bud" and...

May 22, 2020

Jan Elaine (Barden) Felton passed away surrounded by family on May 22, 2020.  She was born In Alma, on January 22 , 1947 to John and Lois (Sanders) Barden of Ithaca, Michigan. She married Fred Felton on April 18th , 1970.

Jan is survived by her husband Fred Felton, children Thomas Soule, Angela Felton, Jody (Troy) Carkhuff,...

May 21, 2020

Marjorie May Lowell, 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Marjorie was born in Flint, MI on May 4, 1935, the daughter of Joseph John and Amelia (Safarik) Renick. She worked at Lear (IAC) for over 20 years.

Marjorie loved to cook. She also enjoyed being...

May 20, 2020

Reo Voight Clark, 96, of Ithaca, MI, joined his beloved wife Erma in the presence of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at StoryPoint of Grand Ledge with his family at his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor...

May 19, 2020

Viola Bernadine Minarik, 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Viola was born in...

May 18, 2020

Carl David Bornemann, 72, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, May 18, 2020, at his daughter's home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Thom Kowalczyk officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery,...

May 17, 2020

Margaret Lee Norisez, age 72, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at MidMichigan MedicalCenter Midland.

Peggy was born in Saginaw on July 25, 1947.  She was the daughter of Frank and Mary Julia (Sepos) Heigley.  She married Charles Roberts Norisez in Nov 1969. Peggy was an animal lover and went out of her way to save many. She...

May 15, 2020

Joseph John Minarik, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery Fowler, MI.

Joseph was born in Blairsville, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1930, the son...

May 13, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Lopez, 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

A Private Graveside Service will be held with military honors at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Joseph was born in Perrinton, MI on June 25, 1932, the son of Benjamin and Maria...

May 10, 2020

Avis Jean Beracy, age 63, of Fenwick, MI, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Baptist Church on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Kelly Carlson officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family...

May 9, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Bates, age 89, of Ithaca, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis.

Elizabeth was born in Wheeler on November 5, 1930, the daughter of Kenneth and Lanah (Hynes) Jerome.  She married Harlan V. Bates on October 24, 1948 at the Edgewood Church of God.  Beth worked at Carson City...

May 8, 2020

Josephine "Ruth" Shaull, 87, of North Star, MI, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020, at her home.

A Family Graveside Service was held at North Star Cemetery with Pastor Mark Monroe officiating.

Josephine was born in rural Gratiot County, MI on October 19, 1932, the daughter of Homer James and Geraldine Josephine (Russell) Viers.

May 8, 2020

Charles Evart Rogers, age 90, of Ashley, MI, peacefully passed away his family at his side Friday, May 8, 2020, at North Star Adult Foster Care Home, Ithaca, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, with Pastor Timothy Cockroft...

May 7, 2020

George Edward Drake, age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

George was born in Windsor Township, MI on January 29, 1931, the son of Merlin and Gertrude (Love) Drake. ...

May 7, 2020

Roy Leonard Feldpausch, age 75, of St. Johns, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns.

Private Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler with Deacon Charles Thelen officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler.  A Memorial Mass will be held at...

May 4, 2020

Carol Kay Russell, 62, passed away in her Mount Pleasant home due to complications of ovarian cancer on May 04, 2020. She passed surrounded by her loved ones.

Carol was born November 23, 1957 in Owosso, MI to James Prestage Sr. and Willimae (Simms) Prestage.

Carol loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and...

May 4, 2020

Gary Dale Jones, age 70, of Ithaca passed away at home Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born February 6, 1950 to Emrow and Violet (Hatfield) Jones in Clare, Michigan. He married Barbara Gross September 20, 1969.

Gary is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters Kelly (Scott) Hipolite of Ithaca and Kerry (Judd) Anderson of Sheridan; honorary...

May 3, 2020

Lloyd Frederick Long, 81, of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home. He was surrounded by many loving family members at the time of his passing and his death was not COVID related.

A Graveside Service will be held at Jasper Township Cemetery on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Visitation for family and...

May 3, 2020

Rodney Dee Taylor, age 58, of Riverdale, MI, entered into the arms of his Savior after a 5 year battle with cancer Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home with Lorrie at his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Carl...

May 2, 2020

James Adrian "Jimmy" Zamarripa, age 52, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Virtual Memorial Service will be held at a date to be announced with Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery at a later date.

James...