Obituaries

Jun 3, 2013

Romona A. Bradley, age 65, of Bannister, Michigan passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Spectrum of Greenville Hospital, Greenville, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

Jun 2, 2013

Pauline J. Batora, age 80, of Bannister, MI passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Thomas Held officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

May 29, 2013

Penelope (Penny) Ann Malesky passed away, May 27, 2013 at the age of 69. Born February 28, 1944 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Robert and Charlotte (Walsh) Bennett. Penny married Robert Malesky on March 24, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan and he survives her.

Penny's family includes her husband, Dr. Robert Malesky; children, Dana Malesky (Scott)...

May 29, 2013

Mary Ann Strong, age 75, of Remus, MI passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor George Showers officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery New Haven Township, MI. Visitation will be held on...

May 28, 2013

Daniel J. Cunningham, age 57, of DeWitt, MI died Saturday, May 25, 2013. Born June 11, 1955 to James and Joyce (Kirvan) Cunningham, Daniel was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hubbardston, MI.

Daniel is survived by his mother, Joyce Stoddard; siblings, Diane Cunningham, Barbara (John) Sougstad, Colleen (Jon) Riley, Clarence Stoddard, Beverly...

May 25, 2013

Mildred A. (Bodfish) Gross, 102, of St. Louis, formerly of Breckenridge, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pastor John Eich will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday...

May 21, 2013

Carlton H. "Carl" Barnes, age 75, of Owosso, MI died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his home. Carl's wishes were to be cremated. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, 2057 N. Lansing St., St. Johns, MI. A Time of Remembrance and Funeral Luncheon will be held at 11:30...

May 20, 2013

Helen J. Fox passed away on May 20, 2013. Born in Fowler, Michigan on January 6, 1917, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Light) Epkey. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Christian Mothers Society and worked at Head Start for 4 years and for 15 years as a teacher's aide for Fowler Schools. Helen married...

May 19, 2013

Betty Lou Saxton, age 79, of Elsie, MI died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home. Her wishes were to be cremated with no funeral service. Betty Lou was born in Redford, MI on November 1, 1933, the daughter of Benjamin Clifford and Lela (Priest) Romesburg. She formerly worked as a waitress. Betty Lou enjoyed volunteering for the FISH Organization...

May 19, 2013

Bernice (Ives) Klug passed away May 18, 2013 at the age of 82. Born January 11, 1931 in Perrinton, MI, Bernice was the daughter of Golen and Marie (Smith) Ives. Bernice was a member of the Moose Lodge in Harrison, MI and a member of Rebekah Lodge in Maple Rapids, MI.

Bernice was survived by her daughters,...

May 17, 2013

Margaret Watson, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister went home to be with her Lord on May 17, 2013 at Schnepps Health Care. Margaret was born on March 20, 1927 in Midland County to Charles and Edith (Fenske) Riggie. Funeral Services will be held on May 20, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 11:00 A.M. in Alma, MI...

May 16, 2013

Marjorie Anna Kelly, passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013 at Schnepp's Senior Care Facility, she was 81 years old. Marge is survived by 2 sisters; Ruth and Evelyn, 2 sons; Ed and Mike, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Marge was a lifelong resident of the Alma and St. Louis area. She was a housewife, bookkeeper, and secretary. A...

May 16, 2013

Charlotte Jane Gibbs, age 68, of Vestaburg, MI passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Derreck Jewell officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday for 2 hours prior to the funeral service from 11-1. Charlotte...

May 12, 2013

Nivera Lynne Cardenas, the beautiful 6lb, 2 oz. 17 ½ inch, baby daughter of Justin Ervin and Jessica Lynne Cardenas was stillborn on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 8:19 P.M. at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI. Memorial Visitation will be held at The Good Shepherd Chapel, Ovid, MI on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. with...

May 11, 2013

Ellen Marion Cavanaugh, age 95, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her home in St. Louis, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at the Oak Grove Cemetery. A Candlelight Visitation will be held on...

May 11, 2013

Gaylord Austin (Gade) Crowell, age 94, of St. Johns, MI died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Grace Haven Assisted Living. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, May 14th at 10:00 A.M., Pastor Mona Dye will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held...

May 11, 2013

Lawrence J. "Champ" Koenigsknecht, 64 years old, of Lansing, MI (formerly of Fowler), passed away on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Lansing, Michigan. Larry was born on August 4, 1948 in St. Johns, Michigan. Larry was a General Motors employee, member of the Local #652; St. Gerard Catholic Parish; Vietnam veteran and proud member of the VFW Post #3733....

May 11, 2013

Alberta Jean Makara Teed passed away May 11, 2013 at the age of 81. Born October 21,1931 in Gratiot County, MI, Alberta was the daughter of Perry and Pearl (Leiner) Thompson. She was a Past President of Parents Without Partners. Alberta married John Makara in 1950 and Lee Teed in 2002, and both preceded her in death.

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May 10, 2013

Brian L. Parker, age 62, of Lansing, MI, formerly of Ovid, MI died Friday, May 10, 2013 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Brian was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 24, 1950, the son of Arza Parker and...

May 9, 2013

Carol N. Shaw, age 55 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at her home on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM, after an eight month battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM...