Obituaries

January 5, 2016

Eugene A. Morrison, age 79, of Ithaca, Michigan passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.  There will be no formal funeral service.

Eugene was born in Alpena, Michigan on February 26,...

January 4, 2016

Larry Douglas Cowdrey, age 69, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away January 4, 2016 with his family by his side.

Larry was born April 3, 1946 to James and Wilma (Zimmerman) Cowdrey in North Star, Michigan.

On August 1, 1964 he married Suzanne (McWilliams) Cowdrey to whom he was married for 51 years.

January 4, 2016

Betty L. Hart passed away on January 1, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born on August 29, 1924 in Owosso the daughter of William and Berniece (Bigelow) Raymond. She was a beautician for many years. Betty married Ned Hart on November 25, 1947 and they celebrated 42 years of marriage. Together they owned and operated Hart's...

January 3, 2016

Robert H. Somers, age 91, of Henderson, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Medilodge of Montrose, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 6,...

January 3, 2016

Wendall Bolton of Ovid, MI died January 2, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born April 22, 1930 to James L. and Grace (Austin) Bolton. Wendall enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, boating, hunting , spending time up north in Harrison, and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. He was very devoted to his wife of 66 years,...

January 3, 2016

Ray Griffin passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2016 at the age of 92. He was born December 19, 1923 to Frank and Myrtle (Sturdivant) Griffin in Ashley, MI. Ray was a tool setter at General Motors for 30 years . Ray married Arlene Goerge in Owosso, MI. on April 13, 1975 and she preceded him in...

January 2, 2016

Adam M. Schaefer passed away January 1, 2016, at the age of 90. He was born in Fowler, MI, the son of Leo and Clara (Bauer) Schafer. Adam married Helen E. DuBois on October 11, 1952 and she survives him.

He is also survived by his children, Shelly (Doug) Taylor of Jonesville, MI, Stephanie (Leon) Schneider of...

December 31, 2015

Rev. Leonard LeRoy Strait Sr., age 81, of Ithaca, MI passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Wesleyan Church   Ithaca, MI on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Douglas Strait officiating.  Burial will take place at Hart Cemetery Hart,...

December 28, 2015

Marguriete “Marge” Mary Hall Dunlap, age 75, passed peacefully at home in Ashley, Michigan on December 28, 2015. She was born to Stephen and Dora Hall on April 7, 1940 in St. Johns, Michigan

Marge lived in St. Johns and married Dennis Dunlap. She worked in the food industry until 1972 when they started their dream adventure...

December 26, 2015

Eugene L. Thelen passed from this life on December 25 (Christmas!) after 95 years. He was born November 26, 1920, to Arthur and Nora (Theis) Thelen of Fowler, MI. He and his wife Evelyn were farmers in Fowler, having raised the best crop of all: six loving children. Eugene and Evie were life-long members of Most Holy Trinity Catholic...

December 25, 2015

Gary A. Allen, Sr., age 70, passed away December 25, 2015 at his home.

Gary was born February 23, 1945 to Arlo A. and Evelyn E. (Beard) Allen in St. Johns, Michigan. He worked for Dow Chemical as a crane rigger.  Gary loved to be outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing softball in a league, and...

December 24, 2015

Cora Evelyn McCreery, age 72, of Sumner, died December 24, 2015.

Cora was born September 2, 1943 in Dewajiac, the daughter of Clayton and Josephine (Kwast) Goff.  Her life was about her family.  She was a good mother who loved her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed sewing and embroidery, as well as canning, playing the piano and...

December 24, 2015

Barbara Jean Faeth, age 81, of Perrinton, Michigan passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.  Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.   Visitation will be held on Tuesday one hour prior to the service.  Private burial will take place at East...

December 23, 2015

Patricia Ruth "Pat" Zank, age 79, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.

Private Family Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI with Pastor Henry Kubin officiating.  Burial will take place at Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore, MI.

Patricia was born in...

December 18, 2015

Brian Lee Anderson passed away in Texas on December 14, 2015 at the age of 49. He was born on June 12, 1966, in Charlotte, the son of Chuck and Judy (Smiley) Anderson. Brian married Janice Frazier on April 17, 1995 and she survives him.

Also surviving are his parents, Chuck and Judy, his siblings, Darrell (Laurie)...

December 16, 2015

Jeanette Vera Moore, 87, passed into the loving arms of God on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Jeanette was born on March 20, 1928, to Gerald and Martha Wheaton of Muskegon, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Marietta and Gerard Hasper of North Muskegon. She was married to Richard S. Moore for 62 years until...

December 15, 2015

Ellen L. Huss, age 84, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her home with her family by her side.

Per Ellen's wishes there will be no services.

Ellen was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 26, 1930, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Diller) Halstead.  She was a graduate...

December 14, 2015

Margaret M. Kostolni, passed away on December 13, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born on July 20, 1922 in Bingham Twp., the daughter of Frank and Magdaline (Chuhak) Kostolni. Margaret worked all of her life on the family farm where she was born and died. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St....

December 13, 2015

William L. “Bill” Akers, age 79, of Ashley, died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Ashley Care Center, with his family at his side.

Bill was born August 7, 1936 in McDonough County, Illinois, the son of John Clinton and Rosa Alice (Cox) Akers.  He went to trade school at the age of 15 and learned welding.  He...

December 12, 2015

Randall Edward “Randy” Perrigo, age 85, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John Eich officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery St....