Obituaries

Jun 6, 2018

Donald L. Peters, age 97 of Ithaca, passed away June 6, 2018 at his home.

Don was born August 27, 1920 the son of Ernest and Hazel Belle (Cassady) Peters on the Peters’ family farm one-half mile north of where he lived today. He attended school in Ithaca and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1938. Like...

Jun 2, 2018

Deann Marie Rockafellow age 33, of Elwell, MI, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Douglas Jackson officiating.  Burial will take place at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

Jun 1, 2018

Steven D. Kelley, age 66, of Shepherd, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at Bay Regional McLaren Hospital in Bay City.

Steven was born in Charlotte on March 18, 1952, the son of Lester Vidal and Dorothy Irene (Horn) Kelley.  He married Frances Jean Hine who preceded him in death on March 11, 2006.  He worked in the...

Jun 1, 2018

Kenneth Bruce Swanson age 76 of Bannister, Michigan went to his heavenly home Friday, June 1, 2018, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. Ken was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 2, 1941, the son of Rexford R. and Twila D. (Brugger) Swanson. He drew on his hard work ethic that was garnered from a childhood on a...

Jun 1, 2018

Don Plaxton age 81 of St. Johns passed away at his home on Friday, June 1, 2018.  Don was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on February 11, 1937 the son of Art and Elsie (Eastman) Plaxton.  He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1954.Don married Ginny Franks on April 7, 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy, stationed...

May 31, 2018

Randy McClain, age 65 of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home.

A Private Family Service has been held.

Randy was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 15, 1952, the son of Alex and Bonnie (Carter) McClain. Randy married Mary Malecki on May 12, 1984 in St. Johns, MI.

May 29, 2018

Domingo B. Fabela Jr. age 72, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Pine River Healthcare Center. St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Deacon John Cremin officiating.  Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery,...

May 28, 2018

Kandy P. Freese, age 31, of Ithaca, died suddenly on May 28, 2018, at Midland Regional Medical Center,

Kandy was born in alma on December 3, 1986, the daughter of Paul and Carolyn D. (Wymer) Garrett.  She married Michael David Freese...

May 27, 2018

Gerald Ray Long age 85 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. with Rev. Christina Jensen officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 P.M. until the...

May 25, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Babcock, age 71 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Eureka Christian Church, Eureka, MI, on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Keith Whipple officiating.  A dinner will follow the service at the church.

Mary was born...

May 24, 2018

Stanley L. Klumpp. age 77, of Alma, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Pine River Healthcare Center in St. Louis.

Stanley was born January 8, 1941, in Alma, the son of Othel and Chrissie (Sartor) Klumpp.  He farmed and milked cows for over 60 years.  He enjoyed telling stories, walking, and coloring.  A kind hearted man, he...

May 24, 2018

Dale Grace Cline age 70, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Private Family Services have been held with Pastor John Eich officiating.

Dale was born in Alma, MI on March 24, 1948 the daughter of Leo and Elaine (Goschke) Cline.  She graduated from St....

May 24, 2018

Shirley Luella Mayle was born in Belding, Michigan on December 12, 1926, to Chester Arthur and Frances (Hunter) Arcond.  Shirley, age 91 of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at the United Church of Ovid, Ovid, MI at 1:00 P.M. on...

May 24, 2018

Orval Blaine Hutchinson age 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Orval was born in Holt, MI on November 28, 1936, the son of Orville Blaine and Thelma Gail (Pratt) Hutchinson.  Orval graduated from...

May 23, 2018

May 5, 1919 - May 23, 2018

Marietta Zerba, age 99, of New Haven Township, Sumner, Michigan, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma.

Funeral services will be 12pm Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca with Pastor George Showers officiating. Burial will follow at New...

May 20, 2018

Erna Eve Vincent age 84, of Rockford, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Bishop Hills Elderly Care, Rockford, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the Elsie United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rob Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid,...

May 20, 2018

Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Troyer age 58, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.

Kenneth was born in Alma, MI on October 15, 1959,...

May 18, 2018

RJ "Bud" "Pat" Patterson age 91, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on his birthday, Monday, May 21, 2018, with his family and friends officiating. Burial will take place...

May 16, 2018

Virginia Mae Lindauer age 90, of Owosso, MI formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI with her family at her side.

Funeral Services will be held at Salem Lutheran Church 330 N. Washington St., Owosso, MI, on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor James...

May 15, 2018

Philip Lee Meyers age 80 of Oakley, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.

Phil's wishes were to be cremated.  No services will be held.

Philip was born in Elba Township, MI on March 31, 1938, the son of James and Viola (Bishop) Meyers.  Phil married...