Obituaries

Aug 30, 2016

Madge Lillie Owen, 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

An Open House Gathering will be held at the Gratiot Community Senior Center, 1329 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 12 - 3 P.M.

Madge was born in Fairfield, Utah...

Aug 30, 2016

Grant William Daniels age 67, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, MI, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Cotter officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Aug 28, 2016

Emma J. Showalter, age 85, of Ithaca passed away August 28, 2016 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Emma was born October 2, 1930 to Homer and Pansy (Hensley) Estes in Milton, West Virginia. Emma’s priority was caring for her family. She also taught elementary school for several years.

Emma is survived by her husband Dick;...

Aug 28, 2016

Louise Rees age 88, of Ovid, Michigan, also known as “The Blueberry Lady” passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Philip Lutheran Church, Owosso, MI, on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Heidt officiating.  Burial will take place...

Aug 28, 2016

Roberta A. “Robbie”, “Cookie” Virgo age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Visitation will be held on...

Aug 28, 2016

Gladys M. McKay age 98 passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from...

Aug 27, 2016

Fred Harvey Hanson age 98, of Dewitt, Michigan formerly of Roscommon, Michigan passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Prestige Pines Assisted Living, Dewitt, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns, Michigan, on Friday September 2, 2016 at 12:00 P.M.  Visitation will be on...

Aug 24, 2016

Robert L. Cooper age 75, of St. Louis, MI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Robert was born in Midland County, Michigan on July 20, 1941, the son of Oliver W. and Pearl (Bailey) Cooper.  Robert is survived by his loving wife...

Aug 22, 2016

Jane Garner Baker of St. Louis, MI passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI.

Jane was born the only child of Harry and Margaret Danforth in Grand Rapids, MI. She was raised in Durand and upon graduation enrolled at Michigan State College earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1949.

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Aug 22, 2016

Debbie A. Klein of St. Johns passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2016 surrounded by family.

She is survived by her son Keith Caldwell (Anna) of Sault Sainte Marie, daughter Christina Caldwell of St. Johns, father Russell Klein, Sr. of Holland, brothers; Russell Klein, Jr. (Belinda) of Grand Haven and Richard Klein (Carol) of DeWitt, sister Grace...

Aug 21, 2016

Joel Shane Bergren age 47, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan.

Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Mark Hull and Pastor George Showers officiating. Burial will take place at the...

Aug 17, 2016

Arlieta Mildred Sawyer age 73, of Bath, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Laingsburg, 901 East Grand River, Laingsburg, MI 48848, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Steve Brown officiating.  Burial will take place...

Aug 17, 2016

William “Bill” Palmer Richards Jr., age 89, died August 17, 2016.  Bill is survived by his six children; Polly, Lynn (Tom), Chris (Martha), Jill (Rick), Jay (Kristin), and Jeff, six grand-children, and three great grand-children, and extended immediate family.

He was born on February 11, 1927 to William and Helen Richards in Mason, Michigan where he spent...

Aug 16, 2016

Jack Donald Sandel age 82, of Elwell, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Burial will take place at Seville Township Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at Jack's home on Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 2-4 PM for family and friends.

Jack was born in Elwell,...

Aug 14, 2016

Richard Ettinger age 86, of St. Johns, MI passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his home.

He leaves behind his wife of 51 years Lee (Leona Warner), 2 sons; Richard Jr. of DeWitt, and Russell (Tonia) of Grand Rapids, 3 grandchildren; Jon-David, Rachel and Abigail Ettinger, 2 brothers; Ray (Kathy) of Atlanta, MI, and Roland of...

Aug 13, 2016

Janice L. Langan, age 83 of Ithaca, went to be with her Lord on August 13, 2016 at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Janice was born April 25, 1933 to Louis and Helen (Fossage) Jirschele in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She married Jack L. Langan on August 23, 1952 in Muskegon, Michigan.

Janice was a stay...

Aug 13, 2016

Sandra I. Thelen age 71 of Fowler, Michigan, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Sandra was born in Ionia, Michigan on November 16, 1944, the daughter of Joseph and Maxine (Phelps) Melvin.  She was a graduate of Lyons High School and resided most of her life in Fowler. Sandra married Alan Thelen...

Aug 13, 2016

Oscar J. "Oz" Ornelas age 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie Baptist Church, Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Ralph Parkin officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on...

Aug 10, 2016

Don J. Edgar, age 81 of Ithaca, passed away August 10, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

Don was born June 27, 1935 to Sherman J. and Letha (Perdue) Edgar in Alma, Michigan. He worked for Consumer’s Energy for many years. Don enjoyed hunting deer, fishing, and playing cards at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building. He...

Aug 9, 2016

Catherine Elizabeth Hallead age 89, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan. A Graveside Service...