Obituaries

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....

December 7, 2015

Joseph William Cook, age 57, of Ithaca, died peacefully, with his family and close friends by his side, at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, on Monday, December 7, 2015.

Joe was born on May 31, 1958, the son of Herbert Gerald “Cookie” and Delores Eleanor (LaCross) Cook.  Joe graduated from Ithaca High School in 1976 where...

December 7, 2015

Arthur William Nicewander, age 81, of Alma, formerly of Ithaca, died Monday, December 7, 2015, at Mid Michigan Medical Center Gratiot.

Art was born October 31, 1934, in Boyne City, Michigan. the son of Alfred and Ruby (LeBaron) Nicewander.  He married Jacqueline K. Gross on June 9, 1954 in Ithaca.  She preceded him in death on March...

December 7, 2015

David Edgar Arnst, age 87, of Bannister, MI passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church Ashley, MI on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. David Arnst officiating.

David was born in Owosso, Michigan on December...

December 7, 2015

Florence C. Wickham died on December 6, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born November 25, 1924 in Evart, Michigan, the daughter of Hugh and Winifred (Booth) Ellsworth. She married Kermit A. Wickham on May 28, 1952 in East Lansing, MI. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1964.

Florence is survived by her...

December 6, 2015

Lyle Allen Shinabarger, age 71, of Carson City, Michigan died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Hope United Brethren Church, Carson City, Michigan on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andrew Stahl officiating.

Lyle was born in Carson City, Michigan on February 9,...

December 5, 2015

Lunetta L. "Nettie" Lott, age 90, of rural Pompeii, MI passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Laurels of Carson City with her devoted husband by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., with Mrs. Jo Jones officiating.  Burial will take place...

December 4, 2015

Sharron Rose Bay, age 77, of St. Louis, MI beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at her home with her children at her side.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Donald Killey officiating....

December 1, 2015

Lyle "Rex" Cross, age 77, of Wheeler, MI was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 1, 2015 after an accident at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Nathan Schockley officiating.  Burial will follow at Wheeler...

December 1, 2015

Angie Sirrine finally triumphed over multiple sclerosis with her death on November 29, 2015. Angela Jean was a star in every way, as a kid around the block, a soap box derby winner, a young athlete and especially in her role as a funeral director and owner of Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. Angie had a compassion unsurpassed...

November 29, 2015

Madeline Martha Ferguson, age 89, of Alma, Michigan died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis MI, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tim Fuentes officiating.  Burial will take place at Bailey Cemetery, Alma, Michigan.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday...

November 29, 2015

Walter Allen Cook, age 81, of St. Johns, Michigan died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor.

A Graveside Service will be held at Summit Cemetery in Williamston, Michigan on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindle officiating.

Allen was born in Williamston, Michigan on December 26, 1933,...

November 27, 2015

Helen Knowles, 97, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away peacefully at Warwick Living Center on November 27, 2015.

Helen was born in Arlington, MA to Everett Duncan and Ellen Sophia (Jones) Coffin. She married William James Knowles on May 15, 1942. Helen was a member of First United Methodist Church where she served as a secretary for...

November 23, 2015

Louise Ethel Pagel, passed away on November 22, 2015 at the age of 86. She was born in Mecosta, MI, on May 7, 1929, the daughter of Dale and Gladys Decker. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Leon Pagel on February 9, 1989.

Surviving are her children, Sandy Tacey, Peggy (Tom) Lippert, Sharon (John)...

November 23, 2015

Gerald D. Lapham, age 91, of Dewitt, MI passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at his home.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015 with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating and Military Honors to follow.

Gerald was born in Olive Township, MI...

November 22, 2015

Ronald Duane Johnson, age 79, of St. Johns, Michigan formerly of Ithaca, Michigan died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan

A Memorial Service will be held at Ithaca Church of God, Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Jakus officiating.

Ronald was born in Ithaca,...

November 21, 2015

Michael M. Smith, age 69, of Ashley, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Ashley Care Center.

Mike was born in Alma on February 6, 1946, the son of Maurice Laverne and Betty (Parks) Smith.  He married Dawn Marie DeLong on February 8, 1975, in St. Louis.  He worked as a roofer with his father, and then for...

November 20, 2015

Dustin Kent “Dusty” MacDonald, age 33, of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Ithaca, Michigan passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Funeral Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca, MI on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Joseph Novak officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 from 2-8...

November 20, 2015

Beryl Daisy Brzak, age 97, of Ashley, Michigan died Friday, November 20, 2015 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, Michigan on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Reeser officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will...