Obituaries

August 25, 2018

Dr. Rafael R. Pedraja age 89 formerly of Northbrook, IL passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his daughter's home in Michigan where he resided for the past 18 months.

Private Family Services will be announced at a later date.

Rafael was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba on October 21, 1928, the son of...

August 25, 2018

Clare E. Walworth age 83 of Topinabee, MI and formerly of Corunna and Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pleasant View Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Easton Church of Christ, Owosso on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Nate Walworth officiating. Memorial Visitation will...

August 22, 2018

Edwin F. Harger age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating.  Burial will take place at...

August 22, 2018

Gerald Sidney “Jerry” Johnson, age 77, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his home in Ithaca, with his family at his side.

Jerry was born October 31, 1940, in Bellflower, California, the son of Virgil and Gladys (Ritter) Johnson.  He married Phyllis Ann Malish on July 26, 1979 in Greenville.  He served his country in...

August 21, 2018

Mary Louise Rademacher age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

August 20, 2018

Carol Lee Whaley age 78, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ridge Road Cemetery, Brady Township, on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.

Carol was born in Saginaw County, MI on November...

August 18, 2018

Phillip Percy Kwock-Wai Ching age 26, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Owosso Community Airport at 1:00 pm.  With refreshments to follow.

Phillip was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 15, 1992, the son of Radford and Cindy (Moore)...

August 16, 2018

Joan E. Stamm age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Pine River Health Care, St. Louis, MI.

In following Joan's wishes a cremation has taken place and there will be no services held.  Burial will take place at Pine River Cemetery, Blanchard, MI at a later date.

Joan was...

August 14, 2018

Merle Duane Green age 87, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava Williams and Pastor Fred Fischer officiating.  Burial will take place at...

August 14, 2018

Carol Ann Waldron age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at her home.

Carol has been cremated and a service will be held at a later date.

Carol was born in Carson City, MI on September 28, 1969, the daughter of Mark and Martha (Dockham) Waldron.  She attended Carson City/Crystal...

August 13, 2018

Shirley Ann Rose, age 69, of Ithaca, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, with her family at her side.

Shirley was born in Alma on September 13, 1948, the daughter of Marvin Duane and Georgiana Mae (Howell) Bish.  She married Clyde Duane Rose on February 4, 1967.  She worked at Precision Plastics in Ithaca...

August 12, 2018

Aylah Renee Nichols age 24, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ron Sischo officiating.

Aylah was born in Lansing, MI on May 18, 1994, the...

August 12, 2018

Marvin George Rooks age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his home.

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

Marvin was born on April 22, 1931 in Bethany Township, Gratiot County, MI.  He graduated from St. Louis High School with the...

August 11, 2018

Marian Maxine (Frey) Smith of San Diego, CA formerly of St. Johns, MI was born in Manchester, MI, on June 20, 1915.  Marian Maxine Frey was the oldest child of George and Amanda Frey.  She passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018, just weeks after celebrating her 103rd birthday.  She was raised on the family farm with one younger...

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...