Obituaries
Donna Jean (Zalecki) Beasley
Mar 30, 2024
Donna Jean Beasley, age 81, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, MI with her family at her side.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Burial will take place at Riverside West Cemetery, Henderson,...
Joseph Allan Hodack, Sr.
Mar 29, 2024
Joseph Allan "Joe" Hodack, Sr., age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Pleasant View Senior Living, Corunna, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the...
Neil C. Lemstrom
Mar 28, 2024
Neil C. Lemstrom, age 65, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.
A cremation will take place followed by a private celebration of his life in Florida with all of his loved ones.
Neil was born in West Palm Beach, FL on January 25, 1959, the...
Lowell Francis Anderson
Mar 28, 2024
Lowell Francis Anderson, age 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with his daughter, Amy Komperda, officiating. Luncheon will follow...
Frank John Micallef
Mar 25, 2024
Frank John Micallef, age 92, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI with his family by his side.
In following Frank's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.
Frank was born in Detroit, Michigan on...
Bernard William Hengesbach
Mar 24, 2024
Bernard William Hengesbach, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...
Janice Carol (Freed) King
Mar 23, 2024
Janice Carol King, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home in Zephyrhills, FL.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Seville Community Church of God, Elwell, MI on June 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale, MI.
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Jack Harry Myers
Mar 22, 2024
Jack Harry Myers, age 89, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan Burial will take place in the spring at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns Jack was born in Bengal Township, Michigan on September 13, 1934, the son of Herman and Mira (Sims)...
Bonita Jean (Pope) Heibeck
Mar 19, 2024
Bonita Jean "Bonnie" Heibeck, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 25, 2024, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at...
Frank Sefl, Jr.
Mar 17, 2024
Frank Sefl, Jr., age 73, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Frank's Mass of Christian Burial...
Mary Jane (Durham) Morris
Mar 16, 2024
Mary Jane Morris, age 75, of Middleton, MI, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her home.
A Memorial Service will be held at Middleton Community Church, 233 S. Newton St., Middleton, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Mary was born in Flint, Michigan on April 2, 1948, the daughter of...
Annie Smalec
Mar 15, 2024
Annie Smalec, age 100, of Howell, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Village Manor Retirement. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the mass...
David Bruce Beane
Mar 15, 2024
David "Bruce" Beane, age 65, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March...
Kimberly Anne “Kim” (Case) Audia
Mar 15, 2024
Kimberly Anne "Kim" Audia, age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with Pastor Jeremy Wittwer officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...
Caroline Alice Pierce
Mar 14, 2024
Caroline Alice Pierce, age 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. This very special and sweet lady went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
A celebration of life will take place at Middlebury Methodist Church, 8100 West Hibbard Road, Ovid, MI from 1 to 4 P.M. on Sunday,...
Dorothy Carol (Jewell) Long
Mar 14, 2024
Dorothy Carol "Dort" Long, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with Mr. Brad Vibber officiating. Burial will take place at Jasper...
Thomas Joe Van Velzor
Mar 12, 2024
Thomas Joe "Tom" Van Velzor, age 57, of Livonia, MI and formerly of Walled Lake, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home.
A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Thomas was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 18, 1966, the son...
Kaye Frances (Mavis) Freeman
Mar 10, 2024
Kaye Frances Freeman, age 73, of Owosso, MI, passed away peacefully in the hands of her loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with Pastor Fred Lab officiating. Burial will take place at Lakefield Township...
Rita Mildred (VanElls) Thelen
Mar 9, 2024
Rita M. Thelen died March 9, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Clinton County, Michigan on July 5, 1933, the daughter of Edgar and Eleanor (Fernholz) VanElls. She was an awesome seamstress, sharing her amazing sewing talents doing alterations for others. After raising her eleven children, Rita continued to babysit for countless families...
David L. Finkbeiner
Mar 7, 2024
David L. Finkbeiner, age 73, of Portland, MI, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI....