Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

      Robert Charles "Bob" Gibson, age 88, of Elwell, MI, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis with his family by his side.      A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside...

Jan 9, 2025

      Velma Louise Price, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at home with her family by her side.      A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at South Bingham Township Cemetery. St. Johns, MI.      Velma was born in Lebanon Township, Michigan on May 7, 1930, the...

Jan 8, 2025

     Emily Clara Jones Davis, aged 104, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, Saint. Johns, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5485 W. Lowe Road, Saint Johns, MI 48879, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday...

Jan 8, 2025

      Leonard William "Bill" Cartwright, age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until the...

Jan 6, 2025

Joyce Elaine Hodges, age 88, of Sumner, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis.

Joyce was born June 1, 1936 in Sumner, Michigan, the daughter of Merton and Josephine (McFarland) Roosa.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1955.  She worked for Wolverine World Wide for nine years...

Jan 5, 2025

July 10, 1952 – January 5, 2025

James Clifford Wetzel, age 72, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on January 5, 2025, after fighting against a rare and aggressive cancer.

Jim was born July 10, 1952 in Alma, the son of Clifford and...

Jan 4, 2025

     Carl James Winsor, age 93, of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. prior...

Jan 4, 2025

     Patricia Jean "Pat" Watson, age 93, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at The Laurels of Fulton, Fulton Township, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Paul Worley presiding. Burial will take...

Jan 3, 2025

     Thomas James Bradley, 82 years old, was born on December 23, 1942, and passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2025.     Tom was born in Alma, Michigan and grew up in the Ashley and Bannister area. He graduated from Ashley Schools in 1961. Tom received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in...

Jan 2, 2025

     Dorothy Jeanette Wilson, age 95, of Perrinton, MI, passed away quietly Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Maple View Assisted Living Inc., Ithaca, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Carson City United Methodist Church, Carson City, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with Pastor Melissa Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held at...

Jan 1, 2025

     Ruth Ann Schultz, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.      Ruth was born in Greenbush...

Dec 31, 2024

     Thelma Ruth Patterson, age 98, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at...

Dec 31, 2024

     Darlene Mary Barber, age 72, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Main Street Café Banquet Room, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with a luncheon to follow.     Darlene was born in Detroit, MI on June 26, 1952, the daughter...

Dec 30, 2024

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Matriarch, beloved Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Mother, and Wife, Florence Verona "Flo" Masarik, age 88, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     Visitation will be held at...

Dec 29, 2024

     After a courageous battle with cancer, we are saddened to announce the passing of, Brenda S. Nicholas, on Sunday, December 29, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, 160 West Main Street, Elsie, MI, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M., until the time of the...

Dec 27, 2024

     James "Jim" Patrick, Jr., age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.      A Memorial Service will be held at the VFW Hall in Ovid, MI from 12-4 P.M. on Sunday, January 19th, 2025.      James was born in St. Johns, MI on September 16, 1965, the son of James Patrick and Linda...

Dec 25, 2024

     Charles Delbert "Chuck" Thelen, age 77, of Fowler, MI, passed away with his children by his side Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 30, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John...

Dec 24, 2024

     Dale Edward Snyder, age 84, of Sumner, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, December 30, 2024 with family and friends sharing. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, with...

Dec 23, 2024

     Sharon Lee Miller, age 77, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 27, 2024, with Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at East Plains Cemetery, Lebanon Township, MI. Visitation will be held...

Dec 22, 2024

     Richard Wayne "Rick" Vozar, age 79, of Vestaburg, MI, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with Pastor Darwyn Hassert, officiating. Burial will take...