Obituaries

June Sipkovsky

June Sipkovsky

April 19, 2020

June A. (Shaull) Sipkovsky 95, of St. Johns, MI went to be with her Lord on Sunday April 19, 2020.

June was born on June 21, 1924 in North Star, MI to Hal and Elva (Simmons) Shaull.  She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1942.  On May 5, 1950 June married the love of...

David Kurka

David Kurka

April 18, 2020

David Wayne Kurka, age 66, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

David was born in Owosso, MI on December 25, 1953, the son of Joseph Henry and Agnes (Jisa) Kurka. He graduated from Ovid- Elsie High School...

Jack Oberlin

Jack Oberlin

April 18, 2020

Jack Harrison Oberlin, 96, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, MI.

A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. A public Memorial Dinner and Fellowship for family and friends will be held at a later date.

Jack celebrated his 96th birthday on April...

Jason Dush

Jason Dush

April 12, 2020

Jason William Dush, age 41, of Battle Creek formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.

Cremation has taken place.

Jason was born in Carson City, MI, on May 13, 1978, the son of Jerry and Dawn Dush. He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1996.  Jason...

Robert Harden

Robert Harden

April 11, 2020

Robert Dean “Bob” Harden, age 75, of Ovid, MI passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020.

In light of current events, Private Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 3:00 P.M, with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  We will be broadcasting, Bob’s funeral, via Facebook...

Natalee Stoner

Natalee Stoner

April 10, 2020

Natalee Stoner, 95, of Alma, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord, Friday, April 10, 2020, at her daughter's home with her family by her side.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI with Pastor John Hagerman and Pastor Carlton Cecil officiating.

Natalee was born in Alma,...

Vickie Eckmyre

Vickie Eckmyre

April 9, 2020

Vickie Lee Eckmyre, 73, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.

In following Vickie's request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be at a later date.

Vickie was born November 30, 1946 the middle daughter of Leo and Beulah...

Ronald Fulger Sr.

Ronald Fulger Sr.

April 9, 2020

Ronald Douglas Fulger Sr., age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Ronald was born in Lansing, MI on April 13, 1941, the son of Norman D. and Bertha (Komm) Fulger.  He graduated from Sexton High School...

Robert W. Merdler

Robert W. Merdler

April 8, 2020

Robert W. Merdler, 78, of Saginaw passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison 6th Floor ICU after a lengthy illness. His wife was his caregiver for over four years. He was born in Saginaw on January 25, 1942 to Henry and Miriam (Rothner) Merdler.On August 6, 2000 in Saginaw he married Lillian Cook Chisholm after courting her...

Clifford Shaler

Clifford Shaler

April 8, 2020

Clifford Carl "Cliff" Shaler, 33, of Elwell, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home.

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

Cliff was born in Saginaw, MI on July 27, 1986, the son of Clifford Shaler and Jill Falk. He graduated from Alma High...

Richard Swagart

Richard Swagart

April 7, 2020

Richard Francis “Dick” Swagart, 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a public Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Richard was born in St. Johns, MI on August 28,...

Clara Jean Adams Mahler

Clara Jean Adams Mahler

April 6, 2020

Clara Jean Adams Mahler went to be with her Lord and Savior, April 6, 2020, while wintering at the home of her daughters in Nokomis, Florida.  Jean was born to Henry Clifton and Ethel Louella (O’Bryant) Adams in Alma, Michigan, February 11, 1930.  Jean resided in Gratiot County all of her life.  She graduated from St. Louis High School...

Mary Fedewa

Mary Fedewa

April 6, 2020

Mary Catherine "Kate" Fedewa, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at her sons home, where she was also born.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.

Kate was born in Fowler, MI on July 8, 1933, the...

Cora Goldman

Cora Goldman

April 5, 2020

Cora Grace Goldman, age 79, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Family Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI with her brother Preacher Howard Kirby officiating. A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Cora Grace was...

Marie Weber

Marie Weber

April 4, 2020

Marie Catherine Weber, age 93, of Fowler, MI, was welcomed home by the Lord on April 4, 2020.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly.  Mom was born in Fowler on March 18, 1927, the daughter of Andrew and Leona (Arens) Thelen.  She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Lois Poff

Lois Poff

April 4, 2020

Lois Arlene Poff, age 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 from...

Darrell LaClair Sr.

Darrell LaClair Sr.

April 4, 2020

Darrell Lee LaClair Sr., 68, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

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

Darrell was born in Alma, MI on September 4, 1951, the son of Donald and Betty (Carter) LaClair.  He...

Shirley Brownridge

Shirley Brownridge

April 3, 2020

Shirley J.  Brownridge, age 84, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Warwick Living Center, in Alma, Michigan.

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

Shirley was born in St. Louis, Michigan on December 7, 1935, the daughter of Melvin and Goldie Viola...

Shawnee Hucko

Shawnee Hucko

April 2, 2020

Shawnee Susan Hucko, age 63, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Due to the current health concerns, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Shawnee was born in Lansing, MI on May 29, 1956, the daughter of Frank and...

Robert Hebeler Jr.

Robert Hebeler Jr.

April 2, 2020

Robert Clark Hebeler Jr., age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at his home.

A Private Funeral Service will be held. A public Graveside Service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11:30 A.M.

Robert was born in Ovid, MI on January 29,...