Obituaries

January 20, 2016

Gregory Paul Stoner, Jr., also known as Rusty or Tex, age 41, of Wyoming, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Rusty was born June 28, 1974,in Carson City, the son of Gregory Paul and Jill Ellen (Townsend) Stoner.

Rusty loved to watch NASCAR and support his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt.  He was also a...

January 20, 2016

Vivian Helen Somers, age 86, of Elsie, MI passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Herb Wheelock officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be...

January 20, 2016

Joyce Lavena Thrush, age 86, of Elwell, MI passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tom McNerney officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI.  Visitation will be...

January 18, 2016

John Lawrence "Larry" Andrews, age 87, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. with Pastor John James officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday January 21,...

January 16, 2016

Teresa Rose Edgar, age 65, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Chaplain Wayne Shidler officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.  Visitation will...

January 15, 2016

Janet Kay Hutchinson, age 71, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring.

Janet was born in Midland, Michigan on January 21, 1944, the daughter of Albert Amos and Muriel Gleneva (Smith) Denton.  On September 25, 1993 she...

January 14, 2016

Gerald Ringle, age 78, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

There will be no services held.

Gerald was born in North Star, Michigan on April 28, 1937, the son of Ernest and Gladys (Simpson) Ringle.  Gerald resided most of his life in Michigan City, Indiana. ...

January 12, 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 (Sturdvant) 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 death...

January 11, 2016

Ethel F. Thompson, age 79, of Ashley, MI passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Wednesday January...

January 7, 2016

Julie Kay Mrazek, age 68, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with her childhood friend, Pastor Larry Smith officiating.  Burial will take place at Duplain...

January 7, 2016

Hilda Ann (Anderson) Bancroft passed away on January 5, 2016 at the age of 84. She was born on November 1, 1931, in St. Johns, the daughter of Clyde and Rilla (Henderson) Anderson. She married Doyle Bancroft on September 17, 1955 and he preceded her in death on June 24, 2010. Hilda was a member of the First Congregational...

January 6, 2016

David Leon Robbe, age 61, of Ithaca, MI passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Thomas Bradley and Mr. Joe Robbe officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery,...

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,...