Obituaries

Nov 14, 2015

Mary M. (Brown) Johnson passed away on November 13, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born in Johnstown, PA on May 17, 1922, the daughter of Victor and Gizella (Kulcsar) Torok. Mary lived in Fowler most of her life but in St. Johns for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

Nov 14, 2015

Edna Marie Wiltsee, age 88, of Bannister, Michigan died Saturday, November 14,  2015 at Olive Branch Senior Assisted Living, Perry, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.,  with Pastor Joel Thomford officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.  Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Nov 14, 2015

Daniel Sean "Danny" Watters age 49, of Anchorage Alaska, formerly of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday November 14, 2015 after a brief illness with lung cancer, at Cartwright Hospice Center of Saginaw.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Shiawassee Conservation Club, 4247 N. M-52, Owosso, MI on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2:00 P.M., with...

Nov 13, 2015

Dale L Mulder, Sr., age 66, left his temporary home on Earth to be with God on November 11, 2015. A farmer all of his life, Dale had a love for animals and for the land. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a fighter until his last breath. Dale was born on July 15, 1949 to...

Nov 11, 2015

Agatha M. Epkey, age 86, passed away on November 9, 2015. She was born in Dallas Twp., on February 5, 1929, the daughter of Raymond and Armella (Pohl) Feldpausch. Agatha married Louis Epkey on May 3, 1950 and preceded her in death on November 28, 1965. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Christian Mothers....

Nov 11, 2015

Robert Owen 'Bob' Sparling, age 67, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis United Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M, with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from...

Nov 11, 2015

It will happen in an instant, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown.  For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed. 1 Cor. 15:52.

Hayden Raymond Timothy Hinkley, age 56, of Elsie, MI passed away suddenly,...

Nov 7, 2015

Marjori E. Johnson (Montney), age 61, of Roscommon, formerly of Waterford MI passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Hilltop Manor Healthcare Center, Roscommon, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 6, 2015

Irene M Heinze, age 95, of Bannister, MI passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at Ashley Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 5, 2015

Keith VanCore, age 78, of Mountain Home, Arkansas formerly of Lansing, Michigan passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Hospice House of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, AR. A visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes 2057 N. Lansing Street, St. Johns, MI on Thursday November 12, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Private Family Services will be held with burial...

Nov 4, 2015

Norris "Norrie" Clarence Bay, age 80, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home of 51 years. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Donald Killey officiating. Visiting with the family will be held on Saturday at Noon...

Nov 3, 2015

Janice Sue Helms, age 66, of Oakley, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Janice was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on April 26, 1949, the daughter of...

Nov 3, 2015

Kay Ryon (Faivor) of Naples, FL and formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away on October 30, 2015. Born on August 12, 1959 in St. Johns, Michigan to Agnes Faivor (Schmitz) and Thomas Faivor, Kay was a homemaker and mother of two, and later, an independent property owner and manager.

Kay was preceded in death by her...

Oct 30, 2015

June Ann Henschell, age 75, of Bannister, MI passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor John James officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

Oct 29, 2015

Michael W. "Mike" McCoy, age 70, of Alma, MI passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home. Private Family Graveside Services will take place at Chapel Gardens Cemetery, Elwell, MI at a later date. A Memorial Luncheon will be held on Monday November 2, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at the St. Louis VFW Post, 1295 West Monroe Road, St....

Oct 29, 2015

Ronald Jack Miller, age 70, of Alma, MI passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Warwick Living Center. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday November...

Oct 29, 2015

Carl L. McClintic, age 86, of St. Louis, MI passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Pine River Healthcare Center, St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI....

Oct 29, 2015

Julian "Jay" Darrow Losey Jr., age 62, of Ovid, MI passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the American Legion 1240 W. Grand River Road, Laingsburg, MI on Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 2:00-7:00 PM. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery Fairfield Township, MI. Julian was...

Oct 29, 2015

Herbert J. Thelen, age 81, passed away October 28, 2015. Herbert was born in Clinton County on November 10, 1933, the son of Andrew and Leona (Arens) Thelen. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved his family dearly. He had a strong faith and a deep devotion to praying the rosary and daily mass....

Oct 26, 2015

Leon Nelson Harris of St. Johns died at home on October 24, 2015 at the age of 98. Born September 7, 1917 to Floyd and Mary (Pate) Harris, Leon worked as a Salesman. In 1939 he married Elouise Irving in Detroit and she preceded him in death in 2001. Leon was an avid reader, enjoyed playing the accordion, and...