Obituaries

July 12, 2017

On July 12, 2017, the world lost an amazing man, known for his kind, loving nature.  Melvin Dale Burtch, 88, of Alma/St. Louis, MI, passed away at Schnepps in St. Louis.

“Mel” son of Hazel (Butcher) and Danual Burtch was born in Saginaw, MI on May 21, 1929.  The family moved to Wheeler, MI where he graduated...

July 11, 2017

Christopher Michael Nethaway, age 32 of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Chris was born in Owosso, MI on January 26, 1985 the son of Michael Bensinger and Rebecca Nethaway.  He was a graduate of Ovid Elsie High School and...

July 11, 2017

Darryl Olin Hayward age 78, of Ithaca, MI, formerly of the Lansing area, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Gathering will be held at JJ Rubys, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. A Burial Service will be held on Saturday, August...

July 10, 2017

Pearl Florence Cook Samuels passed away peacefully the morning of July 10, 2017 at the age of 80 at Schnepp’s Senior Care in St. Louis. She was born on May 23, 1937 to Norman and Evelyn (Schott) Cook. She met George Samuels at the Crystal Roller Skating Rink in May 1955. He was from Texas, visiting his brother, and...

July 10, 2017

Melvin Royce "Mel" Stauffer age 89 of DeWitt, MI passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. with Mr. Greg Stauffer officiating.  Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until...

July 9, 2017

Donald Duane Shaull age 85, of North Star, MI, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, MI.

A Private Family Service was held.

Donald was born in North Star, MI on March 10, 1932 the son of Hal and Elva (Simmons) Shaull.

Online condolences can be sent to...

July 9, 2017

Donald Ray "Don" Gross II, age 49, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home.

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

Donald was born in Oklahoma City, OK on January 28, 1968, the son of Donald Raymond Gross and step-mother Becky Gross. ...

July 9, 2017

Stanley Paul Boog age 86, of Flint, MI, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home.

Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Stanley was born in Bannister, MI on August 4, 1930, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Anderson) Boog.  Stan graduated from Ashley High...

July 8, 2017

Frederick Louis Stehlik age 75 of Ovid, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, our heavenly Father took another angel home at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, with Rev. Fr....

July 4, 2017

Ila L. Hunt, age 88 of Ithaca passed away July 4, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma.

She was born March 5, 1929 in Muskegon, Michigan to Earl and Alice (Keen) Bunnell. She grew up in Muskegon, Pentwater, and Hesperia. She married the love of her life Leslie G. Hunt on July 26, 1947.

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July 4, 2017

Ann Mary Remenar age 95, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford...

July 2, 2017

William Brasure Taylor, age 94 of Alma passed away on July 2, 2017.  He was born on January 17, 1923, son of Frank Wilmore Taylor and Helen Brasure Taylor of Ridgley, Maryland.

Bill was attending the University of Maryland when he was drafted to serve in the Army during WWII and where he returned after his discharge,...

July 2, 2017

Alice Marlene McClary, age 85, of Ithaca, formerly of Muskegon, died Sunday evening, July 2, 2017, at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca.

Marlene was born May 6, 1932 in Muskegon, the daughter of Fred and Marie (Reeves) McClary.  She resided in Muskegon for 66 years, then moved to Ithaca in 1998.

Marlene was a member of...

July 1, 2017

Gerald "Red" Elwyn Spayde age 94 of Ovid, MI passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, at his home.

A Memorial graveside will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery Ovid, MI on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.

Gerald was born in Ovid, MI on November 29, 1922, the son of Rubin and...

June 29, 2017

Dorothy Hazel Nagel age 90 of Breckenridge, MI, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at Wheeler Free Methodist Church, Wheeler, MI, on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with her grandsons James Thompson and Don Priest officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge,...

June 28, 2017

Raymond L. Zimmerman age 85, of Sumner, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Hayes Road Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held on Saturday...

June 25, 2017

Shirley Ann Smith age 80 of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery Ithaca, MI.  Visitation...

June 24, 2017

Bill Allen Henry age 50 of Carson City, MI, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Sparrow Health Systems Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the Maple Rapids Community Center, Maple Rapids, MI on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 3:00 P.M.

Bill was born in St. Johns,...

June 23, 2017

Francis J. (Tuck) Norris, age 88, of Mount Savage, Maryland, passed away on June 23, 2017 at home surround by family.

He was born on July 12, 1928, the son of William H. Norris and J Mae Norris ( Werner) Norris of Mount Savage, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by his wife Doris M....

June 22, 2017

David Wismar Herman age 70 of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elsie Untied Methodist Church, 160 W. Main Street, Elsie, MI on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Rob Nystrom officiating.

David was born December 5, 1946 to Louis...