Obituaries

September 11, 2018

Richard Lee "Dick" Thompson age 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...

September 8, 2018

Gregory Clarke Hatch died peacefully in his home, surrounded by friends and family on September 8th, 2018. Greg was born Aug 10, 1955 in Bay City, MI, to Vera and Lysander (Jim) Hatch. His father, a jazz musician, bought Greg his first drum kit at the age of 6, and so began his love for music.

In the early...

September 7, 2018

Laura Maxine Mosher, age 102, died peacefully on September 7, 2018 at her home in St. Johns, MI.

Maxine was preceded in death by her brother Harry, her parents, her sister Muriel Pusey, and her husband of 37 years, Carl Bruce “Bob” Mosher.  She is survived by her children: Sharon Rose Mosher of Ovid, MI; Robert Carl...

September 7, 2018

Larry D. Smith age 64 of Ithaca, MI, passed away at his home on Friday, September 7, 2018, losing his battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, with Pastor George Showers officiating.

Larry...

September 7, 2018

Jack Duane Campbell age 73 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at his home after a battle with cancer.

Military Honors and Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, E. Tyler Rd., Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 10:00 A.M.  A Celebration of Jack's life will be held immediately following at Oasis...

September 6, 2018

Alexis Jean "Lexie" Schueller age 8 of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 surrounded by her family at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Dickinson...

September 2, 2018

David Solon Davis age 81 of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 8, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of St. Louis at 11 A.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.

David was born in Oak Hill,...

September 1, 2018

Michael Eugene “Mike” Eaton age 58 of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns,...

August 31, 2018

Rodney Lee Mills age 62 of Sumner, MI, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service at the funeral...

August 31, 2018

James Richard "Jim" Wedel age 68 of Dewitt, MI, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at The City of DeWitt Cemetery.

James was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 23, 1950, the son of George Frederick and Gladys Mildred (Burke) Wedel....

August 30, 2018

Our beloved mother, Beverly Berry, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2018 at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Mother was born Beverly Dorene Hoard, on July 18,1930, in Bethany Township, the daughter of Lester I. and Bernice E. (McFarlane) Hoard.  Beverly attended Melba Beauty College in Lansing, and became a licensed Beautician.  She owned and operated Beverly’s Beauty...

August 28, 2018

Kay L. Wold, age 80. of Ithaca, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Kay was born in rural Alma on October 20, 1937, the daughter of Francis R. and Rowena (Burgess) Kiser.  She graduated for Ithaca High School in 1956 and  married Harley Wold on April 27, 1961.  She worked in the...

August 28, 2018

Terry William English Sr., age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

According to Terry's wishes cremation has taken place and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.  He will be laid to rest at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.

August 27, 2018

John Steve Fabus Jr. age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Munson Healthcare-Grayling Hospital, Grayling, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 6:30 P.M., with Mrs. Margaret Horak officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 3:00-6:30...

August 27, 2018

Richard Alvin "Dick" Border age 83, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, August 31, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will...

August 25, 2018

George Stoner, 69 of Alma Michigan passed away Saturday August 25th 2018 and will be dearly missed by his family.

He was born on June 21st 1949 the son of Lester Stoner and Helen Anderson. (Heil)

He enjoyed traveling, golfing, driving with his corvette club and had a passion for hunting. He was owner operator...

August 25, 2018

Dr. Rafael R. Pedraja age 89 formerly of Northbrook, IL passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his daughter's home in Michigan where he resided for the past 18 months.

Private Family Services will be announced at a later date.

Rafael was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba on October 21, 1928, the son of...

August 25, 2018

Clare E. Walworth age 83 of Topinabee, MI and formerly of Corunna and Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pleasant View Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Easton Church of Christ, Owosso on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Nate Walworth officiating. Memorial Visitation will...

August 22, 2018

Edwin F. Harger age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating.  Burial will take place at...

August 22, 2018

Gerald Sidney “Jerry” Johnson, age 77, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his home in Ithaca, with his family at his side.

Jerry was born October 31, 1940, in Bellflower, California, the son of Virgil and Gladys (Ritter) Johnson.  He married Phyllis Ann Malish on July 26, 1979 in Greenville.  He served his country in...