Obituaries

September 3, 2016

Robert William Graham Jr. DO, MPH passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home at the age of 66.

Raised in Pentwater, Michigan, Dr. Graham graduated from Central Michigan University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He and his wife, Mary, moved to her hometown of Ithaca in 1979, where they lived until her passing in...

September 3, 2016

After an eight month battle with cancer, Leonardus Franciscus Maria Van Loon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 3, 2016.

Leon was born November 29, 1955, in Essen, Belgium, the son of Aloysius Van Loon and Petronella De Kooning. He was the ninth of 14 children, growing up on the family...

September 3, 2016

Kevin Edward Ladiski, age 38 of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. A private burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan....

August 31, 2016

Born July 22, 1963 in San Juan, Texas

Passed August 31, 2016 Ithaca, Michigan

Sara Elia Fuentes-LaBo, age 53, of Ithaca passed away surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her daughter Jessica LaBo-Firman with her four grandchildren Lenore LaBo, Ricardo LaBo, Leia Firman, and Victoria Firman. And Sara’s son Jacob...

August 31, 2016

Sally Margaret Foreit age 96, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Hospice of Mid Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,...

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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;...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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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August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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...