Obituaries

July 28, 2019

Joyce Elaine Dawson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Horizon Senior Living, Clare, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jut Daron officiating.  Burial will follow at...

July 26, 2019

Michael Alan Rhyndress, age 45 of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bath American Legion, 5480 Clark Road, Bath Township, MI 48808 on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 4 - 7 P.M.

Michael was born in Williamston, MI on January 29, 1974. ...

July 26, 2019

Melvin Dale Frost, 92, of St. Johns, MI, joined his loving children, Adele and Russ on July 26, 2019.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Melvin was born in his parents home on July 4, 1927, to William and Mable (Bloom) Frost, where his brother celebrated by setting fireworks off...

July 24, 2019

Keith G. Heidger, age 39, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday July 24, 2019.  He was a graduate of Merrill High School and drove truck for a living.  He lived in the Merrill area most of his life and loved spending time with his two girls, hunting, and working on cars.

Keith is survived by his daughters, Lillie...

July 24, 2019

Rebecca Ann Thayer, 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes- Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will...

July 21, 2019

Sharon B. Criner, 78, of Ovid, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Murphy officiating.  Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until the...

July 21, 2019

Paul Edward Hurst age 88 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborn officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St....

July 20, 2019

Paul Arthur Zank, age 70, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 after a brief illness.

In following Paul's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Paul was born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 26, 1948, the son of James M. and Betty...

July 17, 2019

Susie L. Page, age 80, of Ithaca, died July 17, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Susie was born October 9, 1938 in Boyne Valley Township, Boyne city, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Ruby Thelma (LeBaron) Nicewander.  She married Dennis Page on June 14, 1958 in Greenbush Township.  Susie loved her family, and the...

July 17, 2019

Kay Marie Peters, age 60 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Kay was born in Muskegon, MI on August 4, 1958 the daughter of Mitchell Anthony and Lucille Ann (Bayle) Levandowski.  Kay married Kevin Peters on...

July 17, 2019

Olga Bernadette Schlarf, 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Cheryl Davis officiating. Burial will take place at Beechler Cemetery, Newark Township, MI....

July 14, 2019

September 27, 1939- July 14, 2019

Janice “Jan” Moomey, 79, of Saint Louis, Michigan passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Jan was born September 27, 1939 in Curtis, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Wyona (Church) Handy. She married Larry Moomey on February 28 of 1958 and...

July 13, 2019

Nancy Barbara Decker, age 84, of North Star, MI, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, with Pastor Lon Cook officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

July 12, 2019

On July 12, 2019, Keegan Keyes passed away, donating his life giving organs through Gift of Life Michigan.

Keegan was born January 2, 1990, in Alma, the son of Gary Keyes and Rachelle Holmes.  He loved his family and spending time with his children and friends.

Keegan is survived by his fiancé, Jade Allen; Josie...

July 7, 2019

Kathleen Jean Francis of Alma, Michigan, passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 7, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center Gratiot in Alma at the age of 64 years.  Kathy suffered a massive stroke on May 2, 2019.  Her death was due to complications related to the stroke. Kathy’s parents, James Robert Whitman and Shirley Jean Root Whitman of Ithaca welcomed her...

July 7, 2019

Joan Frances Savoie 92, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo, MI. Visitation will...

July 6, 2019

Alice Iola Patterson, 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel, with Pastor Joy Smith officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery in Ithaca, Michigan.  Visitation will be held...

July 5, 2019

Edward W. Dinstbier, age 96 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot...

July 1, 2019

Robyn Danielle (Forfar) Lemcool, 25, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Rochester Hills, MI on October 23, 1993, the daughter of James Douglas Forfar and Dora (Brumfield) White, Robyn was the baby of the family and brought such joy to all who encountered her.  She...

July 1, 2019

Jane Marie (Perrigo) Mizer age 92, of Breckenridge, MI went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and her husband Roy on July 1, 2019, while at home with her children by her side.

Visitation will be at the St. Louis Church of Christ in St. Louis, MI on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00...