Obituaries

Delmar Ford Janes, Jr.

Delmar Ford Janes, Jr.

May 3, 2023

     Delmar Ford Janes, Jr., age 70, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home.

     A Graveside Service will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.

     Del was born in Owosso, Michigan on February 28, 1953, the son Delmar Ford and Jeannie Eleanor (Hancock)...

Michael Andrew Johnson

Michael Andrew Johnson

Apr 28, 2023

      Michael Andrew Johnson, age 62, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at his home.

       A Celebration of Life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.  A luncheon will be served after the service.

     Michael was born...

Barbara Lou (Prime) Dewald

Barbara Lou (Prime) Dewald

Apr 27, 2023

        Barbara Lou (Prime) Dewald, age 93, formerly of Akron and Oscoda, Michigan, passed on to rejoin her beloved husband, Will, on April 27, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer’s.

        Barbara was born in Akron, Michigan, in December 1929, to Lloyd Devilla and Lula Mae (Horst) Prime.  After completing a secretarial course at what now is the Saginaw Business Institute,...

Sharon Kay (Fleming) Amante

Sharon Kay (Fleming) Amante

Apr 27, 2023

   Sharon Kay Amante, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

    Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (431 East Saginaw Street, East Lansing, MI 48823) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with President Mark Joseph officiating.  Burial...

Margaret L. (Dershem) McDunnell

Margaret L. (Dershem) McDunnell

Apr 26, 2023

   Margaret L. McDunnell, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at home.

    A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, Essex Twp., MI, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Lowe Cemetery, Essex Twp., MI at a later date.

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Barbara Jean Priest

Barbara Jean Priest

Apr 25, 2023

     Barbara Jean Priest, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 1, 2023, with Pastor David VanNorman officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI....

Calvin Lewis VanDeusen

Calvin Lewis VanDeusen

Apr 25, 2023

     Calvin Lewis VanDeusen, age 83, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home. 

     Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

     Calvin was born in Ovid, MI, on March 28, 1940, the son of Lewis and Dorothy (Good) VanDeusen.  He married Doris Rademacher on...

Doris Wilkins

Doris Wilkins

Apr 22, 2023

     Doris Wilkins, age 87, of Holt, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Holt Senior Care & Rehab Center, Holt, MI. 

     No services will be held at this time.

     She was born on September 30, 1935. Doris devoted her life to helping others as a Clinical Psychologist. She will be fondly remembered by...

Susan Frances (Robertson) Teed

Susan Frances (Robertson) Teed

Apr 22, 2023

        Susan Frances Teed, age 81, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at home with her loved ones by her side.

      In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date.

     Susan was born in Alma, Michigan on November 13, 1941, the daughter of Alfred C....

Helen Elizabeth (Hempsted) Guernsey

Helen Elizabeth (Hempsted) Guernsey

Apr 21, 2023

      Helen Elizabeth Guernsey, age 95, of Perrinton, MI, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home.        Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Reid Martin officiating. Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI.  Visitation will be held...

Sharon Pauline (Aldrich) Biddinger

Sharon Pauline (Aldrich) Biddinger

Apr 21, 2023

     Sharon Pauline Biddinger, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, went to be with the Lord , on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Masonic Pathways, Alma.

     A private family funeral service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, with Pastor Chuck Seeley officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will...

Margaret Ann (Gill) Green

Margaret Ann (Gill) Green

Apr 17, 2023

    Margaret Ann Green (nee Gill), age 83, of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. 

     She is survived by her husband Velmar Green, daughter, Margery and her husband Mark VanAtta, and son Craig Green and his wife Darcy. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kelvin, Justin, and Corbie,...

Jerry Sana

Jerry Sana

Apr 15, 2023

     Jerry Sana, age 92, of Remus, MI, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 21, 2023.  Burial will take place at East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday one hour prior to...

Philip Brian Summer

Philip Brian Summer

Apr 15, 2023

     Philip Brian Summer, age 80, passed away on April 15, 2023.  He was born June 24, 1942 to Milo and Cleva Summer. He graduated from St. John’s High School in 1960. He attended Hesston College in Kansas, where he met his wife, Lois Miller and they married in 1963. They moved to their farm near the Summer home place,...

Robert Clair "Bob" Campbell

Robert Clair "Bob" Campbell

Apr 15, 2023

     Robert Clair "Bob" Campbell, age 81, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, with Rev. Nathan Shockley and Rev. J. Steven Manley officiating. Burial will take place at...

Nona Lou (Babcock) Miller

Nona Lou (Babcock) Miller

Apr 13, 2023

    Nona Lou Miller, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, surrounded by her family, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

    Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

    Nona was born in Farwell, MI, on November 6, 1937, the daughter of Kenneth and Edna (Secord) Babcock. Nona...

Esmeralda "Essy" Nava-Gonzalez

Esmeralda "Essy" Nava-Gonzalez

Apr 12, 2023

     Esmeralda "Essy" Nava-Gonzalez, age 21, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo, MI.  Visitation will be held...

Merna Jean (Hoard) Thompson

Merna Jean (Hoard) Thompson

Apr 9, 2023

     Merna Jean Thompson, age 82, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 14, 2023, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.

     Merna was born in Hamilton...

John Paul Pueschner

John Paul Pueschner

Apr 7, 2023

     John Paul Pueschner, age 64, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot, Alma, MI.

     A Private Family Memorial Service has been held and John was buried on his parents' grave beside his brother in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.

     John was born in Alma, Michigan on...

Margaret Ellen (Vincent) Morence

Margaret Ellen (Vincent) Morence

Apr 4, 2023

     Margaret Ellen Morence, age 83, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 14, 2023, with Pastor Eric Numerich officiating.  Placement in the columbarium will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso,...

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