Obituaries

November 7, 2018

Lavonne Marie Lauback age 72, of Charlotte, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

Lavonne was born in Durand, MI on October 22, 1946, the daughter of Arland and Evelyn (Pratt) Sexton. Lavonne married Fred Edward Lauback on June 21, 1982 in Manistique; Fred passed away on September 24, 2018.

Lavonne retired from...

November 6, 2018

Leroy Jay Vincent age 73, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Leroy was born in Ovid, MI on November 3, 1945, the son of Ashley Jay and Vera Mae (Varco) Vincent.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  Leroy worked for Johnson Controls...

November 4, 2018

Richard C. “Dick” Post age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Warwick Living Center, Alma after a short illness.

Dick was born in St. Louis, MI on May 18, 1931. He graduated from St. Louis High School where he lettered in four sports and was the recipient of the Wheeler Trophy....

November 3, 2018

Betty Lou LaClair age 89, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ashley Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI....

November 2, 2018

Michael L. Zimmerman, age 57, of Ashley, died Friday, November 2, 2018, at Sparrow Carson City Hospital.

Michael was born in Carson City on September 14, 1961, the son of Miles C. and Grace Ellen (Garrett) Zimmerman.  He married Ellen L. Kimmel on October 29, 1990 in Las Vegas.  He loved driving truck, his garage, and being...

November 2, 2018

Marjorie Ann (Morehouse) Bleis age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI 48879, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 with Pastor Bill Wangelin officiating. Burial will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery.

November 2, 2018

Marie Donalyn Baxter age 82, of St. Louis, MI, was called home by the Heavenly Father on Friday, November 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Strait  officiating.  Interment will take...

November 1, 2018

Vernie Mae Nichols age 71, of Dewitt, MI, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 4-8 P.M.  A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 5, 2018...

October 30, 2018

Richard Stephen Fabus age 72, of Saginaw, and formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will take place...

October 28, 2018

Carlos L. Castillo, age 58, of Alma, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care in St. Louis, surrounded by his family. Carlos was born October 14, 1960, in Carson City, the son of Julio R. and Francisca (Loera) Castillo. Carlos graduated form Ithaca High School in 1979, and worked in Lansing for several years. He loved sports, especially...

October 28, 2018

Charles Dean "Chuck" Fisher age 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018...

October 28, 2018

Bernard Harold Sexton age 58 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home.

No services will be held.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

Bernard was born in Owosso, MI on December 21, 1959 the son of Roy Edward "Bill" and Burdella Pearl (Page) Sexton.  Bernie resided...

October 28, 2018

Charles C. “Jack” Wingle passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home at the age of 95.  He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his care givers of many years and a very special nurse, Celia Polash.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI on...

October 26, 2018

Jimmie Lee Kostal, age 71, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI...

October 24, 2018

John Ray Sheldon age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI surrounded by his family.

According to John's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of John's life will take place at a later date.

John was born in Boyne City, MI on May...

October 23, 2018

Clara Dorthea Perry age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Union Court Assisted Living, St. Charles, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John James officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

October 22, 2018

Doris Ann Bailey, 65, of Breckenridge, MI, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Rosewood AFC home in Ithaca, MI. Doris was born in Lansing, MI on June 18, 1953. She was the daughter of Richard and Alitza (Goshorn) Carnahan. Doris worked as a childcare provider for more than 25 years in various capacities and worked in retail. She loved...

October 22, 2018

Bill Dean May age 52, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2:30 P.M., with Pastor Brian Teed officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 12:00 P.M....

October 21, 2018

Elden Paul "Homer" Simpson age 74, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Carol Kusiner officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will...

October 20, 2018

JoAnne Edwards age 64 of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ, Alma, MI on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. John Robinson officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI. Visitation...