Obituaries

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....

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...