Obituaries

May 11, 2018

Laura Loreta Powers age 97 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at her home.

Laura was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on December 17, 1920, the daughter of Francis H. and Ruby A. (Bolyard) Huss.  She married Harold Powers on May 25, 1940 in St. Johns, Michigan.  He passed away on September 17,...

May 11, 2018

Lewis Anthony Kramer age 93 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at...

May 10, 2018

Lucille Marie Worrall age 96 of Mc Millan, MI passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Cayle Beagle officiating.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St,...

May 8, 2018

Katlynn R. Seeley, age 26 of Ithaca, passed away May 8, 2018 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Katlynn was born December 20, 1991 to Doug and Christine Seeley at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. She graduated with the class of 2010 from St. Louis High School.

Katlynn was a survivor. Despite...

May 7, 2018

Joyce Elaine Wagar age 87 of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at her home with her family by her side.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will take place at a later date.

Joyce was born in Tulsa, OK on August 14, 1930, the daughter of Ernest and...

May 7, 2018

Russell D. Humphrey Jr., age 86, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Russell was born in Laingsburg, MI on March 20, 1932, the son of Russell and Flossie (Norton) Humphrey.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.

May 5, 2018

Michael Benjamin “Mike” Kenny age 68, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church 5485 W. Lowe Rd., St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be...

May 5, 2018

Charolette Cora Csapos age 92 of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at her home with her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot...

May 1, 2018

Shirley "Jean" Nevins age 96, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Hearts Content Adult Foster Care Home, Breckenridge, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove...

April 30, 2018

Robert Allen Pitcher, age 60, of Ithaca passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home.

Robert was born May 8, 1957 to Charles Duane and Phyllis Marie (Yocum) Pitcher in Sheridan, Michigan.

Robert loved cars and was a self proclaimed “Master Mechanic”. He also loved computers, electronics, and flying his drone. For several years,...

April 29, 2018

Beverly Jean Spencer age 76, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Faith First Church of Alma, 120 W. Superior St., Alma, MI, on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...

April 25, 2018

Cora Jane Post age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...

April 23, 2018

Lois Ellen Glass age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI

A Memorial Service will be held at Resurrection Life Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. Visitation will be held at the Church from 10:00 AM until...

April 22, 2018

Kenneth Lee “Ken” Sangster Sr., age 73, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Celebration of Ken's Life and Faith will be held at First Church of God, Alma, MI, on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Steve Wimmer officiating. ...

April 22, 2018

Wesley Howard Smith age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Andy Crowell officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018...

April 22, 2018

Esther Jane Rutter age 90 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Ellen Zienert officiating.  Burial will take place...

April 19, 2018

Frances Patricia Surdenik age 90, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, April 19, 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 on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating. Burial will take place at...

April 19, 2018

Stephen "Steve" Craig Hardman Sr. age 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Pine River Healthcare Center, St. Louis, MI.

No services will be held.

Stephen was born in Lansing, MI on November 12, 1949, the son of John Francis and Jane Harriet (Fitzpatrick) Hardman.  Steve lived most of his adult...

April 19, 2018

Howard Edwin Galloway age 92, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April...

April 19, 2018

Thomas Edward (Tom) Fisher, 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

Per Tom's request, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life and memory will be held at a later date.

Thomas was born in Ashley, Michigan on August 10, 1939, the son...