Obituaries

Mar 16, 2019

Jack Lewis Bouck, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Haslett, MI.  Jack was born to Floyd and Laura (Peck) Bouck in Elsie, MI on September 23, 1929.

Jack graduated from Elsie High School in 1947, after which he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving four years with an Honorable Discharge and the...

Mar 15, 2019

Robert L. Silsbury, age 65, of Saginaw, died Friday, March 15, 2019, at his home.

Bob was born April 19, 1953, in Alma, the son of Malcolm Rex and Donella Ilene (Lott) Silsbury.  He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1971, and served in the Coast Guard.  He married Penny Susan Marsh in Breckenridge on January 25,...

Mar 13, 2019

Gladys Louise Schueller of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the age of 89 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden Street, St. Johns, MI. on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael...

Mar 13, 2019

Joseph Andrew Hehrer age 26, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor John Jakus and Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating. Burial will take place at...

Mar 12, 2019

Donald Lee “Don” Dennison age 89, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Mercy Health - St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Hamilton Township Cemetery at a later date. ...

Mar 12, 2019

Millie LaFreniere, age 85 of Ithaca, joined her husband Bill (Sonny) in eternal life on March 12, 2019.

Millie was born in Grand Marais, Michigan, on July 9, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Louise (Baker) Bailey.  On September 23, 1950, Millie and Sonny were married.  She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church...

Mar 12, 2019

Virginia I. “Ginny” Williams age 93, of Brecksville, OH, formerly of Ithaca, MI passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at The Oaks of Brecksville in Brecksville, OH.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Christina L. Jensen officiating.  Visitation will be...

Mar 11, 2019

Gladys J. Irish age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township...

Mar 11, 2019

Ervin Lester "Rosie" Rose age 91, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held later in June.

Rosie was born in Laingsburg, MI on September 29, 1927 the son of Merle and Viola (Curtis) Rose.  He...

Mar 10, 2019

Emery Duane Gross, 92, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  He died peacefully, surrounded by his family.

Emery is survived by his daughters, Susan Gross of San Francisco, CA, California and Sherry Goldfarb (Michael) of Ann Arbor, MI, as well as his beloved grandchildren, Alex and Megan, and his...

Mar 10, 2019

Jeffrey Leroy “Jeff” Potter age 62 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW Hall in Ovid on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 3-6 p.m.

Jeffrey was born in Lansing, MI on June 10, 1956 the son of William...

Mar 9, 2019

Bruce Robert Pierce age 84, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County in Owosso surrounded by his family. This very special and funny man went home to be with his Lord and Savior.

Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 P.M. at Middlebury...

Mar 8, 2019

Joseph John “Joe Dirt” Miller age 42, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor John James officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

Mar 6, 2019

In loving memory of Stephanie Ann Rousseau, age 63, who passed away Wednesday March 6, 2019.

Stephanie was born September 5, 1956 in Saginaw MI. She graduated from Ashley Community Schools in 1974 and resided in Elsie MI for most of her life.

She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her daughter and...

Mar 6, 2019

Bertha E. Elsworth age 91, of Henderson, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Charlene Wagner officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held...

Mar 5, 2019

Bruce Leslie Jones age 75 of Lansing, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home.

A Celebration of Bruce's Life will be held at a later date.

Bruce was born in McAllister, OK on August 8, 1943 the son of Arthur Nelson and Frances Ileen (Eidschun) Jones.  Bruce lived in Alaska for 30...

Mar 4, 2019

Carl James Schaefer age 92, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at SKLD Ionia, Ionia, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo,...

Mar 2, 2019

Willis R. “Bill” Capen age 81, of North Star, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Woodland Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 12:30 P.M. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building. ...

Mar 1, 2019

Nicholas Dale “Nick” Corder, age 28, of Sumner, died Friday, March 1, 2019, in Montcalm County, Michigan.

Nick was born August 24, 1990, in Lansing, the son of Michael Dale and Tammy Jean (Hustin) Corder.  He worked for Discount Tire and Battery, Crystal, MI.

Nick believed in and loved the Lord.  He was actively involved...

Mar 1, 2019

Terry Wayne White Sr., age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held for 2 hours prior to the service.

Terry was born in Lansing,...