Obituaries

Jan 18, 2014

Lonny Devereaux, of St. Johns, died January 17, 2014 at the age of 66. The son of Mahlon and Joan (Salisbury) Devereaux, he was born February 12, 1947. Lonny retired from Motor Wheel after 31 years of service. He married Kay Kobylarz in 1977 and she survives him.

Also surviving are his children; Brian (Brooke) Devereaux of...

Jan 15, 2014

Our beloved Wilma Nadine Admire peacefully transitioned to the protective and caring arms of our Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Wilma lived a happy and full life during her time on Earth. She was born on August 2, 1928 to her parents William Ray and Edna Dorthea Creel in Carol County Missouri. She grew up with four other...

Jan 14, 2014

Gary Lee Nostrant, of St. Johns, died January 11, 2014 at the age of 66. He was born May 12, 1947 in Lansing. Gary retired from GM and afterwards donated his time to Country Woods Archery and his talents as a children's archery instructor. He was a member of the Central Free Methodist Church in Lansing, and a member...

Jan 14, 2014

Carla J. Cleveland, age 64, died January 14, 2014. She was born on April 26, 1949 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Carl and Joan Keehn. Carla worked at Mott Children's Health Center in Flint for over 20 years. She married Terry Cleveland in 1970 and he survives her.

Also surviving are their sons, Jason Cleveland of...

Jan 11, 2014

Stacey L. Bergeron, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 2014. Stacey was born, March 4, 1959 to Hazel McMillen and Dan Bergeron.

She is survived by her life time partner, best friend of 30+ years, Jimmie Fickies, her father, step father, Gary McMillen, sister, Noana, brothers, Andre and Kip, two step brothers, Kenny and...

Jan 10, 2014

Sadie Ardessie Guthrie of Tavares Florida, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2014. Sadie Guthrie was 81 years old.

She is survived by her husband Ralph King of Tavares, FL. She is survived by her sons, Dan Cook and Rick Guthrie and daughters, Betty Caldwell, Marcie Emmons, Debra Maloney, Sandra Marsh, Darla Silkwood,...

Jan 8, 2014

Ella L. Bancroft, of Maple Rapids, died January 8, 2014 at the age of 92. Born November 22, 1921 to Dee and Bernice (Parkinson) Elwood, Ella worked as a homemaker and ran the family farm. She married AD Wellington Bancroft in 1943 and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Surviving are her children; Juddson (Joan) Bancroft,...

Jan 8, 2014

Kerri (Thelen) Tipps of Fowler, MI died January 8, 2014 at the age of 35. Born June 15, 1978 to Kenneth and Barbara (Ward) Thelen, Kerri was the youngest of four children. She was a 1996 graduate of Fowler High School and worked as an administrative assistant in the insurance industry. Kerri was a member of Most Holy Trinity...

Jan 7, 2014

Constance "Connie" Marie May, age 70, of St. Johns, Michigan died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan. There will be a memorial service in the spring. Connie was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 6, 1943, the daughter of Pete and Olga (Sarkon ) Panoff. On May 6, 1983 she married Bill D. May...

Jan 6, 2014

Donald Lee Salters, age 89, of Lansing, MI passed away Monday, January 6, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Brad Lockwood officiating. Burial will follow at South Bingham Township Cemetery St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Jan 6, 2014

Evelyn M. Graham, of St. Johns, MI died January 4, 2014 at the age of 94. Born December 20, 1919 in Livonia, MI to Charles Ernest and Anna Marie (Rossow) Schmidt, Evelyn worked as a cook in a local restaurant. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fowler. Evelyn was an avid Tigers fan and loved...

Jan 5, 2014

Paul "Babe" Surdenik, age 87, of St. Johns, MI passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8,...

Jan 4, 2014

Delmas Johanne Moldenhauer age 86, of St. Johns, MI, was promoted home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2014. She was born February 5, 1927 in Sault Saint Marie, MI and was the oldest child of Percy and Sarah "Sadie" (Morrison) Wallis. Delmas grew up on Spruce Grove Farm between Rudyard and Pickford,...

Jan 4, 2014

Mary Paksi, of Ovid, MI died Friday January 3, 2014 at the age of 89. Born May 2, 1924 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Thread) Deming, Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and spending special time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending the Senior Citizen luncheons weekly with her 2 year old great granddaughter, Abby....

Jan 3, 2014

Wilmer Allen Barber, age 62, died January 1, 2014. He was born in Greenville, MI, July 17, 1951, the son of Arthur and Carol (Lehman) Barber. Wilmer attended Mt. Hope Church in St. Johns and was a member of U.A.W. Local #952. He married Wanda Baker and she preceded him in death on June 16, 2008.

He...

Jan 2, 2014

Jeramy L. Ramirez, age 38, of Ovid, MI passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 6, 2014 from 2-8, with the family present...

Jan 2, 2014

Larry I. Miller, Jr., age 67, died January 1, 2014 in the arms of his wife after a short battle with cancer. He was born January 22, 1946, the son of Larry and Alice (Ordway) Miller Sr.

Larry grew up in Ovid on his family farm. He made his Varsity Football and Track teams his freshman year...

Jan 2, 2014

Imogene Heuer, age 85, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2013. She was born in Pontiac, MI, on November 16, 1928, the daughter of Walter and Charlene (Paris) Beaudin. She married Doyne Heuer on June 25, 1949 and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2009. Imogene attended First Baptist Church of St. Johns, was...

Dec 29, 2013

Owen D. Wingle, age 76, of Bannister, Michigan peacefully passed from this earth to his eternal home on Sunday, December 29, 2013. His hard fought battle with Parkinson disease has ended. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Rick Bokinskie officiating....

Dec 25, 2013

Michael C. Leydorf, age 67, of Beaverton, MI died Wednesday, December 25th, 2013 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, December 30th at 12:00 P.M. , Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck will officiate. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery Harrison, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday...