Obituaries

Maynard Grandy

Maynard Grandy

Sep 12, 2016

Maynard Nelson Grandy, 87 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Alex Rybachek officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Phyllis Trefil

Phyllis Trefil

Sep 12, 2016

Phyllis W. “Tiny” Trefil, of Perrinton, MI age 79, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Ashley Care Center Ashley, MI.

She was born December 29, 1936 in St. Johns, MI the daughter of Ira and Beatrice (Eddington) DeMarais.  On May 4, 1957 Phyllis married Joseph S. Trefil at St. Johns, Michigan.  Joe predeceased her on December 3,...

Dorothy Southward

Dorothy Southward

Sep 11, 2016

Dorothy Joyce (Gorman) Southward age 75, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Medilodge of Clare surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John...

Reva Ernst

Reva Ernst

Sep 9, 2016

Reva L. Ernst, 92, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Salminen officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St....

Robert Lindsey

Robert Lindsey

Sep 8, 2016

Robert Eugene Lindsey age 66, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Gary Simmons officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 - 12:00 P.M.

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Ronald Feltman

Ronald Feltman

Sep 5, 2016

Ronald Felix “Ron” Feltman age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Richard Hoffman

Richard Hoffman

Sep 5, 2016

Richard A. “Rich” Hoffman age 60, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating.  Burial will take place...

Robert Graham

Robert Graham

Sep 3, 2016

Robert William Graham Jr. DO, MPH passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home at the age of 66.

Raised in Pentwater, Michigan, Dr. Graham graduated from Central Michigan University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He and his wife, Mary, moved to her hometown of Ithaca in 1979, where they lived until her passing in...

Leonardus "Leon" Van Loon

Leonardus "Leon" Van Loon

Sep 3, 2016

After an eight month battle with cancer, Leonardus Franciscus Maria Van Loon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 3, 2016.

Leon was born November 29, 1955, in Essen, Belgium, the son of Aloysius Van Loon and Petronella De Kooning. He was the ninth of 14 children, growing up on the family...

Kevin Ladiski

Kevin Ladiski

Sep 3, 2016

Kevin Edward Ladiski, age 38 of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. A private burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan....

Sally Foreit

Sally Foreit

Aug 31, 2016

Sally Margaret Foreit age 96, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Hospice of Mid Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,...

Madge Owen

Madge Owen

Aug 30, 2016

Madge Lillie Owen, 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

An Open House Gathering will be held at the Gratiot Community Senior Center, 1329 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 12 - 3 P.M.

Madge was born in Fairfield, Utah...

Grant Daniels

Grant Daniels

Aug 30, 2016

Grant William Daniels age 67, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, MI, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Cotter officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Louise Rees

Louise Rees

Aug 28, 2016

Louise Rees age 88, of Ovid, Michigan, also known as “The Blueberry Lady” passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Philip Lutheran Church, Owosso, MI, on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Heidt officiating.  Burial will take place...

Roberta Virgo

Roberta Virgo

Aug 28, 2016

Roberta A. “Robbie”, “Cookie” Virgo age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Visitation will be held on...

Gladys McKay

Gladys McKay

Aug 28, 2016

Gladys M. McKay age 98 passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from...

Fred Hanson

Fred Hanson

Aug 27, 2016

Fred Harvey Hanson age 98, of Dewitt, Michigan formerly of Roscommon, Michigan passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Prestige Pines Assisted Living, Dewitt, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns, Michigan, on Friday September 2, 2016 at 12:00 P.M.  Visitation will be on...

Robert Cooper

Robert Cooper

Aug 24, 2016

Robert L. Cooper age 75, of St. Louis, MI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Robert was born in Midland County, Michigan on July 20, 1941, the son of Oliver W. and Pearl (Bailey) Cooper.  Robert is survived by his loving wife...

Jane Baker

Jane Baker

Aug 22, 2016

Jane Garner Baker of St. Louis, MI passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI.

Jane was born the only child of Harry and Margaret Danforth in Grand Rapids, MI. She was raised in Durand and upon graduation enrolled at Michigan State College earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1949.

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Debbie Klein

Debbie Klein

Aug 22, 2016

Debbie A. Klein of St. Johns passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2016 surrounded by family.

She is survived by her son Keith Caldwell (Anna) of Sault Sainte Marie, daughter Christina Caldwell of St. Johns, father Russell Klein, Sr. of Holland, brothers; Russell Klein, Jr. (Belinda) of Grand Haven and Richard Klein (Carol) of DeWitt, sister Grace...