Obituaries

Jun 28, 2013

Shirley E. Snyder, age 76, passed away June 27, 2013 in Gratiot Co, MI. She was born on May 25, 1937, in Alma, the daughter of Rolland and Gladys (Husted) Rausch. Shirley was a cook at the Cloverleaf Restaurant for many years. She married Dale Snyder on June 27, 1983, and he survives her.

Also surviving are...

Jun 27, 2013

Leonard Lee Barnes, age 76, of Riverdale, Michigan died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June...

Jun 25, 2013

Janet Kay Betts, age 73, of Elsie, MI died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00 A.M., with Fr. Marcel Portelli officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 from 3-7 P.M. at Smith...

Jun 25, 2013

Carole Sally George passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2013, after a 20 year battle with diabetes. She was born August 11, 1934 in Owosso, MI to Ernest Miller and Louise Zuckschwerdt. They preceded her in death along with both of her siblings, Duane and Darlene Miller.

She leaves behind to grieve her passing her four...

Jun 24, 2013

Donna Marie Bebow, age 72, of Alma, MI died Monday, June 24, 2013 at her home. Following Donna's request, cremation will take place and there will be no services. Donna was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 28, 1941, the daughter of Charles Anthony and Wilma (Geyer) Darcy. She married Bruce E. Bebow on July 26, 1980 in Lansing, MI....

Jun 22, 2013

Eric William Long, age 55, of Bannister, MI passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 25, 2013 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

Jun 22, 2013

Noah Robert John Holser, age 20 months, passed away on June 22, 2013. A Memorial Service was held in the UK. Noah was born on October 3, 2011 the son of Jackie (Thompson) Holser formerly of St. Louis, MI, and Paul Holser of UK. He is survived by his parents, special auntie Misty Thick of St. Louis, MI, grandma Paris...

Jun 22, 2013

Brian Dean Jessup, age 51, of Alma, MI passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Alma, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June...

Jun 20, 2013

Karen Sue Prior, age 55, of St. Johns, MI passed away at her home on Thursday, June 20, 2013 after a long illness. She went to be with her Lord in heaven. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5485 W. Lowe Road, St. Johns, MI, with Scott...

Jun 19, 2013

Evelyn Lucille Betts, age 76, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, MI. A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #1400, 610 W. Warwick Drive, Alma, MI, with a brief service at 5:00 P.M. Lucille was born in Pierce...

Jun 19, 2013

Dianna Lynn Salter, age 66, of St. Johns and Six Lakes, MI died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Steve Gulick officiating The family will receive...

Jun 17, 2013

Alice Marie Weismiller, age 65, of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Bob Norris officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be...

Jun 14, 2013

Jennie Marie Ladiski, age 87, of Elsie, Michigan died Friday, June 14th, 2013 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church Ovid, MI on Tuesday, June 18th at 10:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jun 14, 2013

Retha Elizabeth Day, age 93, of Elsie, MI passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel and Pastor Fred Fisher officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on...

Jun 13, 2013

Alan F. Weber passed away June 13, 2013 at the age of 78. Born July 17, 1934 in St. Johns, he was the son of Albert and Bertha (Pohl) Weber. Alan was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from Federal Mogul where he...

Jun 12, 2013

Diana L. (Jones) Crandall, passed away on June 11, 2013 at the age of 70. Born April 11, 1943, she was the daughter of Richard and Marie (Moore) Jones. Diana was a supervisor at GM, both in Lansing and Kalamazoo. She loved her family and friends and was especially fond of cooking for them.

Diana is survived...

Jun 11, 2013

Arlene (Goerge) Griffin, age 84, went to meet her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2013. Born June 8, 1929 on Fowler, MI, the daughter of John and Eleanor Goerge. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Ovid. She married Ray Griffin on April 12, 1975 and he survives her.

Arlene is also...

Jun 7, 2013

Lillian M. Oakley went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2013, at the age of 82. Born in Kaleva, Michigan September 7, 1930, she was the daughter of George and Marie (Hoffman) Maidens. She was a former cook/waitress at Coral Gables and was a retired assembly worker from Lear Corporation (ITT Hancock) in Elsie after...

Jun 6, 2013

Janet Marie (Hartsuff) Galecka passed away on June 6, 2013 at the age of 71. Born November 21, 1941 in Lansing, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Dawn (Hemingway) Hartsuff. Janet was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, held several positions with in the Memorial Healthcare Hospital Auxiliary, was a master gardener and a 1959 graduate of...

Jun 6, 2013

Lawrence Joseph "LJ" Donahue, age 29, of Whittemore, MI formerly of Ithaca, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Tawas, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Richard Jolliff officiating. Burial will take place at Sumner Township Cemetery, Sumner, MI. Visitation will...