Obituaries

September 4, 2019

Beverly Ann "Bev" Simmer, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at...

September 2, 2019

After a brave journey with cancer, Wendy Lou Bywater, age 54, of Ithaca, MI left Ashley Care Center surrounded by family and went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 2, 2019.

Wendy was born in Carson City, MI on March 27, 1965. The daughter of Robert and Janet (Riley) Griffin. She graduated from Ithaca High School...

September 2, 2019

Joyce A. Peters, age 90, of Ithaca, passed away September 2, 2019, at Warwick Living Center in Alma, Michigan

Joyce was born in Newark Township on  June 7, 1929, the daughter of Maynard and Lucille (Wermuth) Martin.  She married Donald L. Peters on January 31, 1948, in Angola, Indiana, a union of 70 years together until his...

September 2, 2019

Edith Elsie Williams (nee Moon) of Ithaca, 96 years of age, passed away on September 2, 2019, at her home in the presence of family and friends.

She was born August 28, 1923 in Muskegan, Michigan.  Edith grew up in Pompeii, Michigan, the daughter of Claude Freeman Moon and Elsie Anne Balmer Moon.    She married Ervin George...

August 31, 2019

Jon Devere Martyn, age 81 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Seville Community Church of God, Elwell, MI, on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor George Showers and Pastor Samuel Wrisley officiating.

Jon was born in Ithaca, MI on...

August 31, 2019

Pauline Frances Carman, age 81, of Sumner passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on August 31, 2019.

Pauline was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on May 19, 1938, to Paul and Helen (Barto) Skorna. She graduated from Ashley High School in 1956.

Pauline raised her seven children working many...

August 31, 2019

Gladys H. Pedraja age 90 formerly of Northbrook, IL passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 with her daughter by her side at The Willows at East Lansing, East Lansing, MI.

A Private Memorial Luncheon will be held in October in Chicago.

Gladys was born in Havana, Cuba on May 11, 1929 the daughter of Mario...

August 30, 2019

Sharon Lee Harlow, age 54, of St. Johns, MI, passed away at her home Friday, August 30, 2019, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Nancy Woodcock officiating.  Visitation will be...

August 26, 2019

Clara Elizabeth Boyer, age 81, formerly of Ithaca, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on August 26, 2019, at Warwick Living Center in Alma.

Clara was born September 2,1937 in LaGrange, Oregon, the daughter of Carl and Edna (Nation) Kimbley.

For many years Clara cooked meals for Food with Friends, and after...

August 26, 2019

Mark P. Schafer, age 83 of Bradenton, FL formerly of Fowler, MI passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at...

August 25, 2019

Francis Marion Harry, age 91, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of his Savior Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7400 Begole Rd., Alma, MI on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Eich officiating.  Visitation will...

August 25, 2019

Marvin Duane Stoneman Sr. age 81, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery at a...

August 25, 2019

Bruce Leroy "Baldy" Baldwin, age 89 of Bath, MI went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be at New Hope Church, 2170 Saginaw Highway, East Lansing, MI on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Thursday at 10:00 for one hour prior to the...

August 24, 2019

Doris M. Orson age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St....

August 24, 2019

Elaine May Priest age 92, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John Eich officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St....

August 21, 2019

Robert Allen "Rob" Rubin, age 66, of Ithaca, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home.

At Rob's request cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Robert was born in Malden, Massachusetts on October 5, 1952, the son of Irene Isabel (Meuse) Rubin. His family moved to California when...

August 20, 2019

Thomas Max Turner of Ithaca, MI passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the age of 72.

Funeral Services for Tom will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Burial will take place...

August 17, 2019

Cheryl Lee York, age 72 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held on September 29, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. at the VFW in Ovid, Michigan..

Cheryl was born in Carson City, MI on September 16, 1946 the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Whitlock) Cutler. ...

August 17, 2019

Veronica Emily "Verna" Daley, age 92 of Elsie, MI went to be with the Lord, and her husband who preceded her in death on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Veronica was born October 15, 1926.  She married Blair Daley on July 14, 1945. Veronica lived a good life.

Veronica...

August 17, 2019

Mark Douglas Walter, 59, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 P.M. until the time...