Obituaries

Aug 14, 2018

Merle Duane Green age 87, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava Williams and Pastor Fred Fischer officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 14, 2018

Carol Ann Waldron age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at her home.

Carol has been cremated and a service will be held at a later date.

Carol was born in Carson City, MI on September 28, 1969, the daughter of Mark and Martha (Dockham) Waldron.  She attended Carson City/Crystal...

Aug 13, 2018

Shirley Ann Rose, age 69, of Ithaca, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, with her family at her side.

Shirley was born in Alma on September 13, 1948, the daughter of Marvin Duane and Georgiana Mae (Howell) Bish.  She married Clyde Duane Rose on February 4, 1967.  She worked at Precision Plastics in Ithaca...

Aug 12, 2018

Aylah Renee Nichols age 24, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ron Sischo officiating.

Aylah was born in Lansing, MI on May 18, 1994, the...

Aug 12, 2018

Marvin George Rooks age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his home.

According to Marvin's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Marvin was born on April 22, 1931 in Bethany Township, Gratiot County, MI.  He graduated from St. Louis High School with the...

Aug 11, 2018

Marian Maxine (Frey) Smith of San Diego, CA formerly of St. Johns, MI was born in Manchester, MI, on June 20, 1915.  Marian Maxine Frey was the oldest child of George and Amanda Frey.  She passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018, just weeks after celebrating her 103rd birthday.  She was raised on the family farm with one younger...

Aug 10, 2018

Frederick "Fred" Czape, Jr., age 89 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...

Aug 9, 2018

Denise Rae Davis age 62, of Harrison, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 9, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Daryl Armrozowicz officiating.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Aug 8, 2018

Sharon Frances Becker age 75, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Aug 5, 2018

Marian L. Acker age 90 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St....

Aug 4, 2018

Jesse Harmon McGaughy age 38, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, MI.

A private family memorial service will take place this week.

Jesse was born in Clare, MI, on December 28, 1979 the son of Jesse Harmon McGaughy and Rosetta Mae (Scheall) Smith.

Jesse had...

Jul 31, 2018

Wayne Dale Peterson age 67 of Venice, FL and formerly of the Kewadin, MI area passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his home.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born in Traverse City, MI, on December 21, 1950, the son of Robert and Luella (Hubbel) Peterson.  Wayne...

Jul 29, 2018

Dale Everett Schall age 78 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

No services will be held at this time.

Dale married JoAnn Johnson on June 11, 1966 in Sheffield Village, Ohio.  Dale served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from GM...

Jul 29, 2018

Elaine Joy Flegel age 81, of Alma, MI, passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at a later date, an announcement will follow in the local newspaper.  Burial will take...

Jul 28, 2018

Ruby Ann Jefferys, formerly of Alma, Michigan died July 28, 2018 at the Ashley Care Center in Ashley, Michigan.

She was born February 6, 1943 to Louis Jefferys and Maxine (Monk) Jefferys in Saginaw, Michigan. She worked as a secretary and airline hostess and enjoyed walking and shopping.

Ruby is survived by two sons Joseph...

Jul 27, 2018

Jacquelyn Dee “Jacci” Moore age 51, of Ashley, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 3, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with a Funeral Service at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor George Ayub officiating.

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Jul 27, 2018

Rosaline D. "Rose" Feldpausch age 95 of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Jul 26, 2018

Bernard James “Bernie” Ockert age 88, of Allegan, MI formerly of St. Louis, MI and Canadian Lakes, MI, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, July 31,...

Jul 25, 2018

James Wayne “Jim” Weller age 74, of Middleton, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:00 A.M, with Pastor Reid Martin officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.  Visitation will...

Jul 22, 2018

Faith Marie Heinze age 14, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Cal Emerson and Pastor Ava Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation...