Obituaries

Jan 27, 2015

Helen Therese Meehan, age 88, of Ashley, MI formerly of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at her daughter home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating. Burial will take place at St. Cecilia Catholic Church Cemetery,...

Jan 27, 2015

Edwin J. Schomisch, age 91, of Fowler, MI, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2015. Edwin was born April 9, 1923 in Fowler, the son of Edward and Anna Schomisch. Ed enjoyed doing everything with his wife, Agnes. He loved life, the outdoors, his birds, and playing cards. He had a heart...

Jan 26, 2015

Tara Lynn Peters, age 38, of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Ithaca Church of God Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tom Whitesel and Pastor James Conn officiating. Burial will take place at North Star...

Jan 25, 2015

Joseph Stanley (Shag) Yurek, age 88, of St. Johns, MI died Sunday, January 25, 2015. Joe was born on February 1, 1926 in Duplain Township, MI, the son of Joseph Edward and Agnes Mary (Marek) Yurek. He married Margaret J. Carroll on May 21, 1949. Joe served his country in the U.S. Marines during WWII. He was a proud...

Jan 25, 2015

Kathryn J. Wells, age 100 a longtime resident of St. Louis, Michigan entered eternal rest Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Schnepp's Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church St. Louis, MI on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove...

Jan 23, 2015

James Frederick "Minnow" Halfmann, age 67, passed away on January 22, 2015. Born in Fowler, MI, December 5, 1947 the son of Alfred Sr. and Seraphine (Noeker) Halfmann, he lived most of his life in the Fowler area. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Church and the Knights of Columbus. Jim served in the United States Army...

Jan 22, 2015

Frances T. Dunay died January 21, 2015 at the age 93. She was born February 17, 1921 in Bannister, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Bocek) Vandruska. Frances was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and the ZCBJ in Bannister. She married August Dunay on February 4, 1939.

Surviving her are...

Jan 21, 2015

Joyce Margaret Curtis, age 88, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring. Joyce was born in Elsie, Michigan on July 10, 1926, the daughter of Ralph and Lydia (Fields) Woodard. Joyce married William M. Curtis on April 30, 1988....

Jan 20, 2015

Lora Brooks, age 73, of St. Louis, Michigan died Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 at Pine River Healthcare Center, St. Louis, MI. A Graveside Service will be held at Prichard Cemetery, Elwell, Michigan on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Lora was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 22, 1941, the daughter John and Nora Blanche (Elya) Ames. She attended...

Jan 19, 2015

Wayne C. Walker, age 84, of Allegan, MI formerly of St. Johns, died Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. A Graveside Service was held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.,...

Jan 18, 2015

James Aubrey White died on January 18, 2015 in his home at All the Kings Horses Children's Ranch in Benson, AZ after a 5 year battle with adrenal cancer. James White was born on April 1, 1947 to Roswell and Frances White in Rochester, NY. He graduated in1965 from Gates-Chili High School, and served in the army from 1969-71. He...

Jan 18, 2015

Douglas Allen Sowle of Breckenridge, MI passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, in Midland, MI, at the age of 71. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Breckenridge High School Gymnasium, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday January 22, 2015 from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 and...

Jan 18, 2015

Lila Marie Kruger, age 68, of St. Johns, MI passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, Michigan on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Smith officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 2:00 P.M. until the time...

Jan 16, 2015

Marlus Jean 'Molly' Deming, age 66, of Elsie, MI passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie chapel on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 2:00 P.M., Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday January 18, 2015 from...

Jan 16, 2015

Leonard L. Morford, age 80, of Lancaster, NH formerly of Ithaca died Friday, January 16th, 2015 in New Hampshire. Leonard was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on January 30, 1934, the son of Lester and Lillian Oma (Stead) Morford. A Memorial service will be announced in the spring by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel Online condolences can be sent to...

Jan 16, 2015

On January 16, 2015, Sergeant Stanley Stambersky saluted the American flag within his heart for the last time. Stanley was born in Ashley, MI on November 28, 1920, the son of Frances Vanecek. His early years were spent helping his family maintain the farm and household. In 1942, Stanley was drafted into World War II, as a Sergeant in General...

Jan 15, 2015

Dorothy Mikus, age 91, of Kingsley, MI passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Rick Murgittroyd officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18,...

Jan 15, 2015

Ilene Catherine Purves, age 92 of Elsie, Michigan passed away on January 15, 2015 in San Bruno, CA. Family and friends are invited to remember Ilene at a graveside service to be held at the Fairfield Township Cemetery on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. All are invited to a luncheon at the Elsie United Methodist Church following the...

Jan 15, 2015

Marian R. Maron, age 81, passed away on January 14, 2015. She was born in St. Johns on August 13, 1933, the daughter of Roscoe and Ruth (Bandt) Rathbun. Marian was a Meals on Wheels volunteer for 30 years, enjoyed doing plastic canvas, volunteered with Ovid Ambulance Service, was an active member of the Ovid Acme Society and lifetime...

Jan 10, 2015

Margaret E. Schepler, age 95, of Rogers City, MI and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Margaret was born in Carp Lake,...