Obituaries

Jan 11, 2018

Teresa Lynn Reeves age 66 of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at Ford Cemetery at a later date.

Teresa was born in St. Johns, MI on September 18, 1951 the daughter of Frank and Irona...

Jan 9, 2018

Carol Ann Murphy age 70, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery,...

Jan 7, 2018

May June Moon (DeVall) passed away January 7 th at 6:45 am at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. She was born May 31 st , 1934 to Aneta and Cecil DeVall.

May (Juney) was a long time resident of Ithaca where she worked for D&S Auto Trim and the Marble Inn. May was an avid...

Jan 4, 2018

Catherine Goldie Orlowski age 60, of Elsie, MI, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Craig Hollenbeck officiating.  Burial...

Jan 3, 2018

Cecil Lloyd Berlin Jr., age 67, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from...

Jan 2, 2018

Robert “Bob” Schleder passed away at Schnepp Health Care Center on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.  Bob was born June 5, 1937 at home in Emerson Township to Oscar and Beatrice (Marrin) Schleder. He married Alice Clark on October 12, 1957, they shared 60 years of marriage together.

Bob attended the Heron country school, and graduated from Ithaca...

Jan 2, 2018

Marvin Glover, age 57, of Ithaca, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. Marvin was born October 23, 1960 in Alma, the son of Melvin Arthur and Mable (Zimmerman) Glover.  He enjoyed watching football (a Dolphins fan), hunting, and playing fantasy football.  He also enjoyed outdoor bar-b-ques.  Family was important to him, and he was always there...

Jan 2, 2018

Jennie Mae Grandy age 95 of Lansing, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Addie's Acres of DeWitt, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mike Hixson officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery,...

Jan 1, 2018

Loving husband, father and grandfather, Charles "Charlie" Chapko Sr., age 86, of Elsie, MI, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2018. He will be greatly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill...

Dec 31, 2017

David James (Jim) McDaid, 66, of Sumner, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Sparrow Carson Hospital with his family by his side. Jim was born June 11, 1951 in Washington Township, the son of Murl and Mary Helen (Thayer) McDaid.  In 1970 he graduated from Ithaca High school.  During that same year Jim enlisted in the...

Dec 31, 2017

Harry Junior Stoner age 93 of Alma, MI passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.  Visitation will...

Dec 30, 2017

Mary (Mailand) Pencak age 96 of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

A Private Memorial will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, MI.

Mary was born in 1921 in Minnesota the daughter of Leendert and Cornelia (Van Beelen) Mailand and moved at...

Dec 27, 2017

Robert George “Bob” Brandal age 82, of Ithaca, MI passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Jodie Diehl officiating.  Internment will be held at a later date at the...

Dec 26, 2017

Erich Otto Freiwald age 62, of Wheeler, MI passed away December 26, 2017 at his home.

According to Erich's wishes a cremation has taken place and burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at a later date.

Erich was born in Detroit, MI on October 22, 1955, the son of Herman...

Dec 24, 2017

Thomas L. McRoberts, age 61, of Ithaca, died December 24, 2017, at his home.

Tom was born May 28, 1956, the son of Lynn McRoberts and Janice (Andrews) McRoberts.

Tom loved his family, he was a devoted Dad to his son. Tom loved spending time with his Granddaughters. He loved his Lord. He was very...

Dec 24, 2017

Bradford John “Brad” O'Berry age 65 of Portland, MI, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his home.

A Celebration of Brad's life will be held at Ryan's Road House 902 State Street in St. Johns, MI at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 28, 2017. A time of sharing and remembrance will be held immediately following the...

Dec 23, 2017

Genevieve "Jean" Zavicar age 93 of Independence, MO, formerly of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Kansas City, MO.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr Andrzej...

Dec 20, 2017

Susan Diane Hanselman Keehn, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, December 20th, at her home in Eaton Rapids. Sue was born September 12, 1952, in Ann Arbor to Mildred and Walter Hanselman. She graduated with the Class of 1970 from Whitmore Lake. On August 27, 2005, she married the love of her life, Larry Keehn. Sue was the proud...

Dec 20, 2017

Robert Lee “Hoppy” Hopkins age 61, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Robert was born in Merrill, MI on February 9, 1956 the son of Paul Eugene and Mary Ann (Micsak) Hopkins. He graduated...

Dec 20, 2017

Mary Alice Hawks age 63 of Lansing, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her home. No services will be held at this time. Mary was born in Stockbridge, MI on March 30, 1954, the daughter of John Bud and Dovie (Rowe) Thornsbury.  Mary resided most of her life in Lansing.  Mary's grandchildren were the joy of her...