Obituaries

July 16, 2018

John Henry Naessens age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot after a 19 year and 8 month battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Site in St. Louis, MI on Friday, July...

July 16, 2018

Our beloved daughter and sister Carolyn Ann Kinske, age 51, of East Lansing, MI, peacefully passed away and left this earth Monday, July 16, 2018.  She was lovingly cared for at the home of her parents until her final hours, spent at Hospice House, Lansing, MI.  Carolyn suffered the effects of colon cancer uncomplaining through three major surgeries and...

July 16, 2018

Albert "Al" Egres Jr. age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, July...

July 14, 2018

Burt Junior Warner age 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating. Visitation will be held at...

July 14, 2018

Paul Francis Ewing age 88, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home.

A Memorial Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Victor Township Hall, Laingsburg, MI.

Paul was born in Olive Township, MI on January 16, 1930, the son of Earl...

July 13, 2018

Leota Mae Kajdas age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at her daughter's home.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava R. Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held...

July 13, 2018

Charles Edwin "Charlie" Teegardin of Ithaca was released from his struggle with cancer on July 13, 2018. He took this journey with a positive attitude, a smile on his face and looking forward to meeting his Lord.

He accomplished many things in his life but none were as important to him as his faith, family and friends....

July 9, 2018

William Walter Thorne, age 84, died July 9, 2018 in Ithaca, Michigan.

Bill was born in Grove City, PA, the son of William Grant and Doris (Chapel) Thorne.  He graduated from Grove City High School and went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Grove City College.  He was a Chemical Engineer and worked many years for...

July 9, 2018

Mary Ellen Gallagher age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

July 5, 2018

Lillian M. Ringle, age 96, of Alma, formerly of Ashley, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Lillian was born July 20, 1921, in Coe Township, Isabella County, the daughter of Cyril and Anna (Bystry) Sedlacek.  She married Ernest Ringle, Jr. on October 8, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2014....

July 3, 2018

Ruth Elaine Kaufman age 91, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on...

July 3, 2018

Rebecca Jeanne “Becky” Koutz, age 42, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI.

Rebecca was born in Lansing,...

July 3, 2018

Sally Kay Atkins age 81 of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Melanie Young officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. ...

July 2, 2018

Frances Ann “Fran” Stehlik age 74, of Ovid, MI, a broken angel was taken by Savior on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating.  Burial will...

June 29, 2018

Ruth Marie (Dunham) Hankey, age 95 of Tucson AZ, formerly of both Elsie and Litchfield, Ml, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation...

June 29, 2018

Wendy Smith Buonodono age 62, of Okemos, MI, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, at Ingham County Medical Care Center, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Dan Skirvin officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt....

June 27, 2018

Norma Lorene Benner age 86, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery at a later date. Visitation...

June 27, 2018

Edward “Ed” Sipka age 76, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Herb Wheelock officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. until...

June 26, 2018

Helen Louise Jackson age 92, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Helen was born on May 3, 1926 the daughter of Robert and Maddie Sue (Bell) Jorgensen.  Helen married Robert B. Jackson in August of 1942.  He passed away in April of 2005.  Helen was...

June 26, 2018

Reva Glee Rummer age 96 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Masonic Pathways Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Steve Swem officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...