Obituaries

March 5, 2016

Daniel Lee Netzley, 65, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 2:00 - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Services will be on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at...

March 4, 2016

Floyd Hayden passed away February 29, 2016 at the age of 72. He was born on August 11, 1943 in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of Harold and Jayne (Faust-Stayner) Hayden. Floyd married Nancy Brown on July 11, 1970 in Royal Oak, Michigan and she survives him.

He is also survived by sons, Jonathan (Candace) Hayden, Matthew Hayden...

March 3, 2016

Richard Duane Tipton, Sr. passed away on March 2, 2016 at the age of 77. Born on December 21, 1938 in Fowler, MI, the son of John and Margaret (Townsend) Tipton, Sr. He married Judith DeYoung on October 30, 1959 and she survives him.

Also surviving are their children, Kery (Becky) Tipton, Richard (Deborah) Tipton, Jr., Valerie...

March 2, 2016

Mildred V. “Mickie” Richter - Collison, age 81, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak...

March 1, 2016

Kenneth F. Roslund, age 89, of rural Ithaca, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Schnepp's Health Care Center in St. Louis, Michigan, with family by his side.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00...

February 28, 2016

Frances June Augustine, age 81, of rural Ithaca, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at her home, with her family by her side.

Frances was born March 27, 1934, in McBride, the daughter of Frank and Cynthia (Daniels) Hansen.  She married Norman D. Augustine on June 8, 1952, in Emerson Township.  He preceded her in death on April...

February 25, 2016

Lawrence Alwyn "Larry" Nicholas, age 90, of Elsie, MI passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church   Elsie, MI on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Justin Shepard officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery Ovid, MI. ...

February 25, 2016

Delores Patricia Colthorp, age 79, of St. Louis, MI passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Noon, with Evangelist Jerry Utt of Community of Christ officiating.  Visitation will be held on...

February 24, 2016

Jane was born August 19, 1922, at her family home in North Star Township where she lived her entire life, leaving this earth February 24, 2016.

Over the years she enjoyed playing softball, rollerskating,  bowling, and golf. Her gardens and flowerbeds brought her much joy. Jane’s pets were dear to her heart.

Jane was the...

February 24, 2016

Long time Ithaca resident, Zella Howes, age 102, went to her final Rest at her home in Ithaca on February 24, 2016.

Zella was born in Hamilton Township to Ellis and Mabel (Greer) Flegel in 1913.  She married William Henry (Bill) Howes Sr.  in October of 1932 and together they raised 7 children and lived continually in Ithaca.  She...

February 23, 2016

Marian Kay Fisher, age 72, of Ithaca, MI passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Marian was born in Alma, Michigan on September 8, 1943, the daughter of Parks and Doris (Balanger) Allen.   Marian resided most of her life Ithaca. She received her...

February 22, 2016

Jerry Harold Weaver, age 75, of St. Johns, MI passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 10:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Thursday February 25, 2016 from 2-8...

February 22, 2016

James "Jim" A. Dorman, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 26, 1930, the son of James and Esther (Wooton) Dorman. Jim was retired from the United States Navy, the State of Michigan and was a member of Society of Broadcast Engineers. He was influential in...

February 22, 2016

Dennis Ray Greer, age 81, of North Star, MI passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born in North Star, Michigan on May 10, 1934, the son of Joseph and Elsie (Perdue) Greer.  Dennis resided all of his life in North Star and...

February 21, 2016

Robert Lyle Mepham, age 51, of Roscommon, formerly of Ithaca, passed away February 21, 2016.

Robert was born September 21, 1964 to Robert Clair and Doris Irene (Becker) Mepham in Carson City, Michigan. Robert played the drums as part of the Praise Team for the Middleton Maranatha United Brethren Church. He was a Detroit Lions fan and...

February 20, 2016

Laura Sue Pumford, age 43, of Bannister, MI passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Tom Pumford Jr. officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 5-8...

February 20, 2016

Casper Andrew “Cap” Daniels, age 83, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord St. Mary's Catholic Church, Alma, MI on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Nathan Harburg officiating. Burial will take...

February 17, 2016

Arlin Dale Mason, age 69, of Elsie, MI passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Chaplain Beverly Adcock officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will be held...

February 17, 2016

Erwin L. Behrens passed away February 16, 2016 at the age of 81. He was born on September 28, 1934 in Ovid, Michigan, the son of John and Clara (Nolte) Behrens. Erwin married Evelyn June Wilhelm on August 14, 1965 in Flint, Michigan and she preceded him in death in 2005.

He is survived by his children,...

February 16, 2016

Helen Elizabeth Cordray, age 103, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will...