Obituaries

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...

February 9, 2017

Patricia Marie Kitson age 78 of DeWitt, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Joel Nephew officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, February...

February 9, 2017

Mildred Reynolds passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 2:16 in the morning, at the Rosewood AFC in Ithaca, MI.  She almost made it to 98 years.  She was born on March 19, 1919.  Husband Claude preceded her in death as well as her daughter Claudia.

Surviving children…Norma and husband William Leon Dillion, John and...

February 6, 2017

Roger A. “Bud” Howes, age 79 of Ashley passed away February 6, 2017 at Carson City Hospital.

Roger was born July 7, 1937 to William Henry and Zella Birdella (Flegel) Howes in Ithaca, Michigan. He married Joan Studt February 18, 1978. Roger was a great athlete in high school. He enjoyed family get togethers and playing cards...

February 6, 2017

Ernest Dennis Schroeder age 76, of St. Johns, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., with Mr. Chuck Emmert and Dr. Dan Cameron officiating. Burial will take place at...

February 4, 2017

William A. Goetz age 83 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home.

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 A.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will take...

February 3, 2017

Barbara Jean Kennell, 71, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Elsie United Methodist Church in Elsie, MI with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie,...

February 2, 2017

Shirley Mae (Luckhardt) Bogan age 81 of Bath, MI, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Joe Robbe officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00...

January 31, 2017

Ann Ringle  entered her heavenly rest at Rosewood AFC on January 31, 2017. Ann was born September 14, 1932 to Elijah and Bessie White in Hardenville, Missouri. On December 26, 1953, she married Edward Ringle in Hardenville, Missouri. She and Edward then moved to North Star, Michigan where she resided most of her life. Ann worked several years at Eyer’s...

January 31, 2017

Richard "Harry" Steffenhagen age 91, of Coleman, formerly of St. Louis, MI passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

January 30, 2017

Madeline F. Ziehm, age 69, a resident of Romeo since 1982, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Hearts Content Assisted Living in Breckenridge, Michigan.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home from 10 AM till 11 AM. The service will begin at 11 AM with Father...

January 28, 2017

Melvin Frederic Baracy, age 83 of Ithaca, passed away January 28, 2017 at Masonic Pathways. Born in North Star Township on the family farm on March 18, 1933 to Charles and Helen (Derry) Baracy. He was of Slovakian and German descent.

He resided most of his life on his farm on Croswell Rd. He was an avid...

January 28, 2017

Gladys Ann Ruestman age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, at her daughter’s home.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. George W. Brinley officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on...

January 27, 2017

William Arthur "Bill" Burnham age 85, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Sparrow Health Systems Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Pompeii United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating. Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI. Visitation will be...

January 27, 2017

Herman L. Thomas, Sr. , 81, of Carson City, MI, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan. There will be no services.

Herman was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 10, 1935, the son of  Clarence  and Bernita  (Ostrander)  Thomas. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a...

January 27, 2017

Virginia Lee Williams age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery,...

January 27, 2017

Richard Allen Fockler, age 66, of St. Louis, MI passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI at 11:00 A.M.  on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, with Rev. John Eich officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.  Visitation will...

January 26, 2017

Estherella Personious age 96, of Ovid, MI passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI.  Visitation will...

January 24, 2017

Jack Newsted age 85 of Okemos, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Bickford Senior Living, Okemos, MI.

No services will be held.

Jack was born in Detroit, MI on August 5, 1931, the son of Jack and Beatrice (Reich) Newsted.  Jack was married to Elsie Newsted for 49 years and she was the...

January 24, 2017

Jeffrey Lynn McKenzie age 64, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rick Webb and Pastor Rex Webb officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation...