Obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

Terry J Schmidt age 60 of Standish, MI passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at McLaren Medical Center, Bay City, MI. Terry battled a lengthy but courageous fight with a 2011 diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia that was complicated further in early 2018 with an additional diagnosis of Hodgkins Lymphoma. Terry was born in Bay City, MI on April...

Jul 21, 2018

Stephen Anthony Simmon age 74, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at 12:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber officiating.  Visitation will be held on...

Jul 21, 2018

Karen M. Marr age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI with Pastor John Eich officiating.

Karen was born in Alma, MI on...

Jul 19, 2018

Jerry Roy Criner age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday prior to the service from...

Jul 18, 2018

Berdella R. Deitrich, age 91, went to be with her Lord, July 18, 2018.

Berdella was born September 24, 1926 to Matthew Rae and Gretta Ruth (Church) Welsford Sr., in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Alma High School in 1944, and from Alma College in 1950.

Berdella taught for 32 years and ended her career...

Jul 17, 2018

Donald Lee “Don” Chant Sr. age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living Center, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Burial will...

Jul 16, 2018

John Henry Naessens age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot after a 19 year and 8 month battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Site in St. Louis, MI on Friday, July...

Jul 16, 2018

Our beloved daughter and sister Carolyn Ann Kinske, age 51, of East Lansing, MI, peacefully passed away and left this earth Monday, July 16, 2018.  She was lovingly cared for at the home of her parents until her final hours, spent at Hospice House, Lansing, MI.  Carolyn suffered the effects of colon cancer uncomplaining through three major surgeries and...

Jul 16, 2018

Albert "Al" Egres Jr. age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, July...

Jul 14, 2018

Burt Junior Warner age 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating. Visitation will be held at...

Jul 14, 2018

Paul Francis Ewing age 88, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home.

A Memorial Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Victor Township Hall, Laingsburg, MI.

Paul was born in Olive Township, MI on January 16, 1930, the son of Earl...

Jul 13, 2018

Leota Mae Kajdas age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at her daughter's home.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava R. Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held...

Jul 13, 2018

Charles Edwin "Charlie" Teegardin of Ithaca was released from his struggle with cancer on July 13, 2018. He took this journey with a positive attitude, a smile on his face and looking forward to meeting his Lord.

He accomplished many things in his life but none were as important to him as his faith, family and friends....

Jul 9, 2018

William Walter Thorne, age 84, died July 9, 2018 in Ithaca, Michigan.

Bill was born in Grove City, PA, the son of William Grant and Doris (Chapel) Thorne.  He graduated from Grove City High School and went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Grove City College.  He was a Chemical Engineer and worked many years for...

Jul 9, 2018

Mary Ellen Gallagher age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Jul 5, 2018

Lillian M. Ringle, age 96, of Alma, formerly of Ashley, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Lillian was born July 20, 1921, in Coe Township, Isabella County, the daughter of Cyril and Anna (Bystry) Sedlacek.  She married Ernest Ringle, Jr. on October 8, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2014....

Jul 3, 2018

Ruth Elaine Kaufman age 91, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jul 3, 2018

Rebecca Jeanne “Becky” Koutz, age 42, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI.

Rebecca was born in Lansing,...

Jul 3, 2018

Sally Kay Atkins age 81 of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Melanie Young officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. ...

Jul 2, 2018

Frances Ann “Fran” Stehlik age 74, of Ovid, MI, a broken angel was taken by Savior on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating.  Burial will...