Obituaries

August 10, 2018

Frederick "Fred" Czape, Jr., age 89 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...

August 9, 2018

Denise Rae Davis age 62, of Harrison, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 9, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Daryl Armrozowicz officiating.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

August 8, 2018

Sharon Frances Becker age 75, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will follow at...

August 5, 2018

Marian L. Acker age 90 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St....

August 4, 2018

Jesse Harmon McGaughy age 38, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, MI.

A private family memorial service will take place this week.

Jesse was born in Clare, MI, on December 28, 1979 the son of Jesse Harmon McGaughy and Rosetta Mae (Scheall) Smith.

Jesse had...

July 31, 2018

Wayne Dale Peterson age 67 of Venice, FL and formerly of the Kewadin, MI area passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his home.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born in Traverse City, MI, on December 21, 1950, the son of Robert and Luella (Hubbel) Peterson.  Wayne...

July 29, 2018

Dale Everett Schall age 78 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

No services will be held at this time.

Dale married JoAnn Johnson on June 11, 1966 in Sheffield Village, Ohio.  Dale served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from GM...

July 29, 2018

Elaine Joy Flegel age 81, of Alma, MI, passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at a later date, an announcement will follow in the local newspaper.  Burial will take...

July 28, 2018

Ruby Ann Jefferys, formerly of Alma, Michigan died July 28, 2018 at the Ashley Care Center in Ashley, Michigan.

She was born February 6, 1943 to Louis Jefferys and Maxine (Monk) Jefferys in Saginaw, Michigan. She worked as a secretary and airline hostess and enjoyed walking and shopping.

Ruby is survived by two sons Joseph...

July 27, 2018

Jacquelyn Dee “Jacci” Moore age 51, of Ashley, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 3, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with a Funeral Service at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor George Ayub officiating.

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July 27, 2018

Rosaline D. "Rose" Feldpausch age 95 of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at...

July 26, 2018

Bernard James “Bernie” Ockert age 88, of Allegan, MI formerly of St. Louis, MI and Canadian Lakes, MI, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, July 31,...

July 25, 2018

James Wayne “Jim” Weller age 74, of Middleton, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:00 A.M, with Pastor Reid Martin officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.  Visitation will...

July 22, 2018

Faith Marie Heinze age 14, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Cal Emerson and Pastor Ava Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...