Obituaries

Sep 2, 2018

David Solon Davis age 81 of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 8, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of St. Louis at 11 A.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.

David was born in Oak Hill,...

Sep 1, 2018

Michael Eugene “Mike” Eaton age 58 of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Aug 31, 2018

Rodney Lee Mills age 62 of Sumner, MI, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service at the funeral...

Aug 31, 2018

James Richard "Jim" Wedel age 68 of Dewitt, MI, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at The City of DeWitt Cemetery.

James was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 23, 1950, the son of George Frederick and Gladys Mildred (Burke) Wedel....

Aug 28, 2018

Terry William English Sr., age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

According to Terry's wishes cremation has taken place and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.  He will be laid to rest at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.

Aug 27, 2018

John Steve Fabus Jr. age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Munson Healthcare-Grayling Hospital, Grayling, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 6:30 P.M., with Mrs. Margaret Horak officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 3:00-6:30...

Aug 27, 2018

Richard Alvin "Dick" Border age 83, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, August 31, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will...

Aug 25, 2018

Dr. Rafael R. Pedraja age 89 formerly of Northbrook, IL passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his daughter's home in Michigan where he resided for the past 18 months.

Private Family Services will be announced at a later date.

Rafael was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba on October 21, 1928, the son of...

Aug 25, 2018

Clare E. Walworth age 83 of Topinabee, MI and formerly of Corunna and Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pleasant View Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Easton Church of Christ, Owosso on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Nate Walworth officiating. Memorial Visitation will...

Aug 22, 2018

Edwin F. Harger age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 21, 2018

Mary Louise Rademacher age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 20, 2018

Carol Lee Whaley age 78, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ridge Road Cemetery, Brady Township, on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.

Carol was born in Saginaw County, MI on November...

Aug 18, 2018

Phillip Percy Kwock-Wai Ching age 26, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Owosso Community Airport at 1:00 pm.  With refreshments to follow.

Phillip was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 15, 1992, the son of Radford and Cindy (Moore)...

Aug 16, 2018

Joan E. Stamm age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Pine River Health Care, St. Louis, MI.

In following Joan's wishes a cremation has taken place and there will be no services held.  Burial will take place at Pine River Cemetery, Blanchard, MI at a later date.

Joan was...

Aug 14, 2018

Merle Duane Green age 87, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava Williams and Pastor Fred Fischer officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 14, 2018

Carol Ann Waldron age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at her home.

Carol has been cremated and a service will be held at a later date.

Carol was born in Carson City, MI on September 28, 1969, the daughter of Mark and Martha (Dockham) Waldron.  She attended Carson City/Crystal...

Aug 12, 2018

Aylah Renee Nichols age 24, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ron Sischo officiating.

Aylah was born in Lansing, MI on May 18, 1994, the...

Aug 12, 2018

Marvin George Rooks age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his home.

According to Marvin's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Marvin was born on April 22, 1931 in Bethany Township, Gratiot County, MI.  He graduated from St. Louis High School with the...

Aug 11, 2018

Marian Maxine (Frey) Smith of San Diego, CA formerly of St. Johns, MI was born in Manchester, MI, on June 20, 1915.  Marian Maxine Frey was the oldest child of George and Amanda Frey.  She passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018, just weeks after celebrating her 103rd birthday.  She was raised on the family farm with one younger...

Aug 10, 2018

Frederick "Fred" Czape, Jr., age 89 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...