Obituaries

August 11, 2019

Mary Jane Woodmansee, age 96, of Clearwater, Florida formerly of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Country Side Hospital in Clearwater, Florida

A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 2:30 PM with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.

Mary Jane was...

August 11, 2019

Mary Agnes "Aggie" Starry, 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Masonic Pathways, Alma.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Craig Hollenbeck officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation...

August 11, 2019

Cathy Sandra "Little Bear" Huffman, 57, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at her home.

At Cathy's request, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Cathy was born in Pontiac, MI on February 21, 1962, the daughter of Ronald and Sandra Stowe. She graduated from...

August 10, 2019

Clarice Wilma “Claire” Wilson, age 72, of Ithaca, MI, passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services celebrating her life and faith will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Perry...

August 10, 2019

Michael Gerard "Stumpy" Stump, age 61 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at...

August 10, 2019

Dale Wayne Hier, age 60, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.

Dale was born in St. Johns, MI on October 19, 1958, the son...

August 9, 2019

Donald Leroy "Roy" Brown Sr., 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donald Leroy "Roy" Brown was born in Alma, MI on April 25, 1951, the son of Donald and Shirley (Newman)...

August 8, 2019

Gregg Alan Platte, age 57 of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy...

August 8, 2019

Donald Michael Bradley, age 79 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

Donald was born in Wayne, MI on August 4, 1940 the son of Robert and Genevieve (Dowhan) Bradley.  He was a graduate of West Bloomfield High School and attended Ferris State University.  Donald married his...

August 7, 2019

Albert Gary Christensen, 81, of Vestaburg, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following Albert's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date at Richland Township Cemetery, Vestaburg, MI.

Albert was born in Edmore, MI on November...

August 6, 2019

Mark Howard Chaffin went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 in Ithaca, Michigan at 64 years of age.

Mark was born September 13, 1954 to Robert and Sue (Krum) Chaffin in Alma, Michigan.  He was a 1973 graduate of Ithaca High School and graduated from Michigan State University in 1977.  Mark married his...

August 5, 2019

Dr. Vicki Ellen Chessin, 68, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 5, 2019.

A Memorial Service celebrating Vicki's life will be held at the Doig Chapel at Masonic Pathways, 1200 Wright Ave, in Alma on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00...

August 4, 2019

Helen Marie Fabus, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will take place at...

August 4, 2019

Martha Marie Irene (Beyer) Casaday, 74, of Ovid, MI, after a brief battle with cancer passed away peacefully Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

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

Martha was born in Lansing, MI...

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...