Obituaries

Jerald "Jerry" Bovee

Jerald "Jerry" Bovee

Feb 9, 2017

Jerald "Jerry" Bovee age 81, of Ithaca, MI passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born in Lansing, MI on June 11, 1935 the son of Kylie and Frances L. (Brink) Bovee. He graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1953 and attended Michigan State University where...

Patricia Kitson

Patricia Kitson

Feb 9, 2017

Patricia Marie Kitson age 78 of DeWitt, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Joel Nephew officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, February...

Mildred Reynolds

Mildred Reynolds

Feb 9, 2017

Mildred Reynolds passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 2:16 in the morning, at the Rosewood AFC in Ithaca, MI.  She almost made it to 98 years.  She was born on March 19, 1919.  Husband Claude preceded her in death as well as her daughter Claudia.

Surviving children…Norma and husband William Leon Dillion, John and...

Ernest Schroeder

Ernest Schroeder

Feb 6, 2017

Ernest Dennis Schroeder age 76, of St. Johns, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., with Mr. Chuck Emmert and Dr. Dan Cameron officiating. Burial will take place at...

William Goetz

William Goetz

Feb 4, 2017

William A. Goetz age 83 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish- Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will take...

Barbara Kennell

Barbara Kennell

Feb 3, 2017

Barbara Jean Kennell, 71, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Elsie United Methodist Church in Elsie, MI with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie,...

Shirley Bogan

Shirley Bogan

Feb 2, 2017

Shirley Mae (Luckhardt) Bogan age 81 of Bath, MI, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Joe Robbe officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00...

Richard "Harry" Steffenhagen

Richard "Harry" Steffenhagen

Jan 31, 2017

Richard "Harry" Steffenhagen age 91, of Coleman, formerly of St. Louis, MI passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Madeline Ziehm

Madeline Ziehm

Jan 30, 2017

Madeline F. Ziehm, age 69, a resident of Romeo since 1982, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Hearts Content Assisted Living in Breckenridge, Michigan.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home from 10 AM till 11 AM. The service will begin at 11 AM with Father...

Gladys Ruestman

Gladys Ruestman

Jan 28, 2017

Gladys Ann Ruestman age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, at her daughter’s home.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. George W. Brinley officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on...

William Burnham

William Burnham

Jan 27, 2017

William Arthur "Bill" Burnham age 85, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Sparrow Health Systems Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Pompeii United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating. Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI. Visitation will be...

Herman Thomas Sr.

Herman Thomas Sr.

Jan 27, 2017

Herman L. Thomas, Sr. , 81, of Carson City, MI, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan. There will be no services.

Herman was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 10, 1935, the son of  Clarence  and Bernita  (Ostrander)  Thomas. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a...

Virginia Williams

Virginia Williams

Jan 27, 2017

Virginia Lee Williams age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery,...

Richard Fockler

Richard Fockler

Jan 27, 2017

Richard Allen Fockler, age 66, of St. Louis, MI passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI at 11:00 A.M.  on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, with Rev. John Eich officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.  Visitation will...

Estherella Personious

Estherella Personious

Jan 26, 2017

Estherella Personious age 96, of Ovid, MI passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI.  Visitation will...

Jack Newsted

Jack Newsted

Jan 24, 2017

Jack Newsted age 85 of Okemos, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Bickford Senior Living, Okemos, MI.

No services will be held.

Jack was born in Detroit, MI on August 5, 1931, the son of Jack and Beatrice (Reich) Newsted.  Jack was married to Elsie Newsted for 49 years and she was the...

Jeffrey McKenzie

Jeffrey McKenzie

Jan 24, 2017

Jeffrey Lynn McKenzie age 64, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rick Webb and Pastor Rex Webb officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation...

Martha DeLong

Martha DeLong

Jan 24, 2017

Martha Idela DeLong age 103, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Elsie, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka...

Audrey Little

Audrey Little

Jan 24, 2017

Audrey M. Little age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place...

Harold Boog

Harold Boog

Jan 24, 2017

Harold Donald Boog age 84, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 6-8 P.M....