Obituaries

November 25, 2019

James Dale "Jim" Melvin, age 75, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at his home.

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

James was born in Carson City, MI on May 25, 1944, the son of Charles and Agnes (Edmonds) Melvin. Jim graduated...

November 24, 2019

Helen R. Lutge, age 70 of Ithaca, passed away November 24, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Helen was born March 16, 1949 to Lawrence and  Eleanor (Felton) Leach in Birch Run, Michigan. She married Dale Walter Lutge on October 26, 1974 in Edgewood, Michigan.

Helen loved to play cards and listen to old country...

November 24, 2019

G. Joan Oles, 80, of Harrison, MI, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Living Word, 1100 N. Ovid Rd., Ovid, MI, on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating with a time for visiting...

November 24, 2019

Rev. Fr. Raymond J. Urbanek, age 79 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Bishop Earl Boyea as Celebrant. Rev. Urbanek will lay in state Monday, December 2,...

November 24, 2019

William Edward "Bill" Blackwell, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. until...

November 21, 2019

Paul James Voisin, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will be at 2:30...

November 19, 2019

Anna Maria Shea-Nethaway, age 63, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with her nephew Eric Wilber officiating.  Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI....

November 18, 2019

Roger W.  Bovee, 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 18, 2019, at his winter home in Arizona.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Ruth officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be...

November 18, 2019

Hugh Henry Miller, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at East Plains Cemetery, Clinton...

November 18, 2019

Lucette Isabelle Gilbert, age 92, of Ovid, MI, passed peacefully away Monday, November 18, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

Lucette was born in Laifour, France on August 8, 1927, the daughter of Vital and Rolande (Lina) Pariselle.  She graduated from high school in Laifour, France. In the 1950's, Lucette became a naturalized citizen of...

November 18, 2019

Bernard LeRoy "Stub" Albring, 83, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at his home.

In following Bernard's wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date.

Bernard was born in Owosso, MI on March 17, 1936, the son of Charles Bernard and Delsie Elsie (Brayshaw) Albring....

November 15, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Musgrove, 67, of Bath, MI, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, at Regency Hospice of Lansing.

In following Cheryl's wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Cheryl was born in Upper Darby, PA on May 25, 1952, the daughter of George Obrien and Margaret Hazel (Seiverd) Kent....

November 14, 2019

Joyce Eleanor (Krick) Tash passed away on November 14, 2019 at Hospice House of Lansing. She was born on June 14, 1931 to Lloyd and Anna Krick in Lansing. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1949. She later married Roger Tash and moved to Spring Arbor where they lived and raised a family for over 20 years. After...

November 13, 2019

Arlene Barbara Smith, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her home in St. Johns, MI.

Arlene was born in Clinton County, MI on August 21, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Jessie (Payne) Conley.

She married Stuart M Smith on October 10, 1948 in St. Johns.

Arlene was involved in...

November 11, 2019

Robert Judd Altvater age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Private family services will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

Robert was born in Ovid Township, MI on March 15, 1935 the son of Bismark and Doris (Denison) Altvater. ...

November 10, 2019

Ernest J. Bradburn, 81, of Alma MI passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Ernie was born in Alma, MI on September 22, 1938. He worked for the City of Alma for many years. He was also a landlord in Alma owning several rental properties.

He is survived...

November 9, 2019

MaryBeth Hubbard age 68, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Community Baptist Church 1525 W. Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801 at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

November 8, 2019

Joy Ann “JD” Kelley, age 66, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Joy's life will take place at a later date.

Joy was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 27, 1953, the daughter of Hazel Marietta (Dush)...

November 5, 2019

Ruth Ann Deal, age 81, of St. Louis, MI, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Amble Cemetery in Howard City, MI on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:00 A.M.

Ruth was born in Morley, MI on...

November 4, 2019

Judith Ann "Judy" Eldridge, 93, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 1 to 4 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.

Judy was born in Duplain Township, MI on June...