Obituaries

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 20, 2017

LaVerna Louise Mole 95, of Lansing, MI formerly of Elsie, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Eaton Community Palliative Care, Charlotte MI.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI with Pastor Susan Alvera officiating.

LaVerna was born in Owosso, MI on...

December 19, 2017

On December 19, 2017, Merle Miller, surrounded by his family, passed away at Rosewood AFC at the age of 87.  Merle was born to Clarence and Alta (Glinke) Miller on October 22, 1930.  He was raised in the Breckenridge area with his family.  He enjoyed playing sports including basketball, football, and baseball.

Merle fell in love and...

December 18, 2017

Jean Marie Schafer, 82, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating. Burial will take place at...

December 18, 2017

Donna Marcella Flinton age 75, of Lansing, MI passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. at the Palo Cemetery in Palo, Michigan on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Donna was born in Lansing, MI on August 8, 1942, the daughter...

December 17, 2017

Marjorie Kay (Galloway) Chaffin suddenly left us to be with the lord Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 76. She was born in at home in Sickles (Gratiot County) September 28, 1941 to Albert Galloway and Mabel (Agner.) Margie will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend Arden Chaffin, her children, Annette Pierce, Tim Chaffin...

December 17, 2017

Kim Yvonne Dringenberg, age 62 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Steve Swem officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI, with...

December 17, 2017

Henry George Maron age 88 of Ovid, MI passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, with Pastor Mike Prince officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery...

December 16, 2017

On December 16th, 2017, Joy Lee Wood was surrounded by her loved ones when her Lord and Savior called her home.

“Grandma Joy” was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Gary Lee Wood, whom she married on March 13, 1965; her brothers, John Colosky, Jay Colosky, and Bob Colosky; her sister, Nancy...

December 16, 2017

William Franklin Somers age 68 of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, with Pastor Herb Wheelock officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 11:00 A.M. to the time of...

December 16, 2017

Ray Martin Sitts age 79 of Wheeler, MI, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 21, 2017 with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

December 14, 2017

Lois Fay Green age 90, of Riverdale, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Ovid, MI on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Dennis Boonstra and Pastor Tim Dickenson officiating.  Burial will take place at...

December 13, 2017

John Marshall Field age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ellen Zienert officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will...

December 13, 2017

Aaron Eric Waldron age 51, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Todd Hoskey officiating.  Burial will take place at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2017...

December 12, 2017

Scott Evan Bates of Ithaca, Michigan passed away on December 12, 2017.  He was born on May 19, 1958 to Gene and Lois Bates.  Scott married Susan Riedel on September 3, 1977.  He was the proud father of Benjamin and Angela Bates and more recently became grandpa to Carter and Logan Bates.

Scott was a farm boy...

December 11, 2017

Opal Louise Parsons, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Grace Haven Assisted Living in St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of St. Johns, 512 South Whittemore St., St. Johns, MI. on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 11:00 A.M, with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Burial...

December 9, 2017

Wilma Jean "Toot" Angell age 72 of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Steven Brown officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10-2 P.M. prior to...