Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Nancy Jane Smolka age 84, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine...

Mar 4, 2018

William Lee “Bill” Schmid age 57 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.

A Time of Sharing will be held at the Perrinton Community Center, Perrinton, MI on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 1-4 pm.  Please bring a dish to pass.  Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Union Home...

Mar 3, 2018

Leola G. Brady, age 91, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Hartville, Ohio. Leola was born June 14, 1926 to George & Letha (Moore) Kiteley of Carland, MI. She married Warren J. Brady on October 16, 1944. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield Township, Elsie, MI, and a winter resident of Zephyrhills, FL.

Mar 2, 2018

Marilyn Gean Alderete age 70, of Ithaca, MI passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

According to Marilyn's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will take place at a later date.

Marilyn was born in Alma, MI on June 27, 1947 the daughter of...

Mar 2, 2018

Robyn Lee Spencer age 70 of Bancroft, MI, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 10500 W. Grand Blanc Road, Gaines Township, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 with Pastor Louis Canaday officiating.

Robyn was born in Basin,...

Feb 25, 2018

Patricia Elaine "Pat" Lassen age 83, of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, 2018 from 2-8 p.m. with...

Feb 25, 2018

Caroline Joyce "Carrie" Lamey age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Joe Pendleton officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the...

Feb 23, 2018

James Michael “Jim” Hurst age 82 of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 26, 2018, with Fr. Thai Nguyen officiating. Burial will take place at...

Feb 23, 2018

Cindy Kay Rennells age 55 of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor George Showers officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from...

Feb 20, 2018

Duane Pitcher, 85, of Huntsville, Ala. passed away Feb. 20, 2018, with his wife at his bedside.

He was born Sept. 3, 1932 to Laurence and Lucile Pitcher of Vickeryville.

He enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting, and fishing on Crystal Lake at his parents’ cottage.  He served in the army for two years.

He...

Feb 19, 2018

Christopher Charles Battley age 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI surrounded by his family.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23,...

Feb 19, 2018

Ronald Keith Barnhill age 71 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., with Pastor Mike Geiger officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday prior to the service from 2:00-5:00 P.M....

Feb 18, 2018

Norman John Goerge age 93, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

Feb 18, 2018

Marilyn Hazel (Winsor) Gallagher age 83 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jerry Kissling and Pastor David Winsor officiating.  Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, MI. Visitation...

Feb 17, 2018

Richard Russell "Dick" Andrews age 78 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10-11 A.M. prior to...

Feb 16, 2018

Linda Lucille Turner age 70, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Linda was born in Great Bend, Kansas on October 11, 1947, the daughter of Bill and Juanita (Holloway) Childs....

Feb 15, 2018

Mina Alvera Ade age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rob Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

Feb 11, 2018

Doris Jean Browne, age 88, of Sumner, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Warwick Living Center in Alma.

Doris Jean was born September 22, 1929, in Ithaca, the daughter of Lee and Grace (Hill) Gross.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1947.  On September 29, 1947, she married Garold Browne in Ithaca.  They celebrated 70...

Feb 11, 2018

Doris V. Gregor age 83, of Elsie, MI, went to be with her Lord Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor David Ward officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery,...

Feb 10, 2018

Beatrice Bernette Story, age 88, of Saginaw, passed away February 10, 2018 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center of Saginaw.

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

Bernette was born in Merrill, MI, on January 3, 1930, the youngest of 5 daughters of Perl and Catherine (McCormick)...