Obituaries

March 18, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Higley age 84, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. Private Internment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...

March 17, 2019

Donald E. Loudenslager, age 80, of Ithaca, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family and his best friend, Rocky.

Don was born in St. Louis, MI, on June 6, 1938, the son of Joshua and Rose (Dewitt) Loudenslager.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He married Beverly Baker...

March 17, 2019

Louise Martha Feldpausch, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died suddenly on Sunday, March 17, 2019 just a few days short of her 85th birthday.  Louise was born in Pewamo to William and Hildegard Schafer.

She is survived by her husband and best friend, Francis Joseph Feldpausch who she married on June 19, 1954, at St....

March 17, 2019

Eugene Lloyd Krull age 77 of Bannister, MI formerly of Brant, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Owosso Kingdom Hall, 425 E. King Street, Owosso, MI 48867, on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.

Eugene was born in Saginaw, MI...

March 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...

March 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,...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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. ...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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....

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...