Obituaries

February 20, 2017

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Theodore E. Townsend Sr. age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish - Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2017,...

February 20, 2017

On February 20, 2017 Roberta Ellen Miller finally got her fondest wish: to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she crossed over.

She was born on September 30, 1928 as Roberta Ellen Dart (affectionately known to her husband as "R.E.D.") to her parents Lawrence and...

February 19, 2017

Chad James Morris, age 26, of Marysville, formerly of Marine City, passed away February 19, 2017.

Chad was born August 4, 1990 in Port Huron.

Chad was employed at St. Clair Chevrolet as a service advisor. He loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed weightlifting and working out...

February 18, 2017

Arthur Alden Lane, age 89, of Ithaca, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Laurels of Carson.

Arthur was born April 29, 1927 in New Haven Township, the son of Arlo and Laura (Davis) Lane.  He married Josephine Smaltz on May 3, 1947.  She preceded him in death on December 6, 2008.

Art joined...

February 18, 2017

Alicia M. Froias, age 29, of Marysville, formerly of Roseville, passed away February 18, 2017.

She was born September 14, 1987 in Detroit.

Alicia enjoyed being outdoors, especially when she was fishing, camping and four wheeling, but most importantly she was a wonderful mother and loved the time she spent with her daughters.

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February 18, 2017

Lois Helen Warner age 95 of St. Johns, MI passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Johns, MI on Monday February 27, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Burial will take place at Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, MI on...

February 18, 2017

Lucille Marie Schneider, age 85, of Westphalia, MI passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westphalia, Michigan at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 with Rev. Father Eric Weber officiating.   Burial will take place...

February 18, 2017

David Leon Post age 53 of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

February 18, 2017

Shirley Margaret Wiseley age 69 of Owosso, MI, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor David Cokenougher officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 2-8...

February 18, 2017

Carl Leroy Stone age 95 of Brohman, Michigan passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, with Pastor Terry Hansen officiating.  Interment will be at the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge. Visitation will be held at...

February 17, 2017

Marcia Jean Simmon age 75 of Lake George, MI, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, MI

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 23, 2017 with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Visitation...

February 17, 2017

Carol L. "Corky" Watson age 85 of Ovid, MI passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at United Church of Ovid at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  Visitation will...

February 15, 2017

Mark Raymond Polash age 56, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A private memorial service will take place at a later date.

Mark was born in Owosso, MI on March 12, 1960, the son of Louis and Erma (Gasper) Polash. Mark graduated from Houghton Lake High...

February 15, 2017

Florence Mae Miller age 94, of Chesaning, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor David Mielke officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridge Road Cemetery, Brady, MI.  Visitation will...

February 14, 2017

Jeane Alward age 92, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Coe Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...

February 12, 2017

Ellen M. "Dolly" Morrow age 71 of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Memorial Luncheon will be held at St. Louis VFW Post 3055 on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 2-4 P.M. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 2-8 P.M. with...

February 11, 2017

Jeanne B. Flegel, age 93, of Ithaca entered peacefully into God’s kingdom on February 11, 2017.  She was born Jeanne Baldwin Roberts on September 17, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of William Charles Roberts and Leila Belle (Baldwin).

Jeanne attended Wooster College in Ohio, from 1942 until 1946, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During the...

February 11, 2017

Julia M. Hoshield age 87 formerly of Owosso, Michigan passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Burcham Hills Center for Health and Rehab in East Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Elsie, Michigan on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Robert Zimmerman officiating.  Burial will take place...

February 10, 2017

Ellen Marie Farrar age 95 passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma, Michigan.

Marie was born on November 24, 1921 to Bruce and Myrtle Butcher of Wheeler, Michigan. She attended Wheeler schools.  Marie married Gerald Farrar on October 24, 1938. After 60 years of marriage, Gerald preceded her in death on...

February 9, 2017

Jerald "Jerry" Bovee age 81, of Ithaca, MI passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born in Lansing, MI on June 11, 1935 the son of Kylie and Frances L. (Brink) Bovee. He graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1953 and attended Michigan State University where...