Obituaries

February 25, 2016

Lawrence Alwyn "Larry" Nicholas, age 90, of Elsie, MI passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church   Elsie, MI on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Justin Shepard officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery Ovid, MI. ...

February 25, 2016

Delores Patricia Colthorp, age 79, of St. Louis, MI passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Noon, with Evangelist Jerry Utt of Community of Christ officiating.  Visitation will be held on...

February 24, 2016

Jane was born August 19, 1922, at her family home in North Star Township where she lived her entire life, leaving this earth February 24, 2016.

Over the years she enjoyed playing softball, rollerskating,  bowling, and golf. Her gardens and flowerbeds brought her much joy. Jane’s pets were dear to her heart.

Jane was the...

February 24, 2016

Long time Ithaca resident, Zella Howes, age 102, went to her final Rest at her home in Ithaca on February 24, 2016.

Zella was born in Hamilton Township to Ellis and Mabel (Greer) Flegel in 1913.  She married William Henry (Bill) Howes Sr.  in October of 1932 and together they raised 7 children and lived continually in Ithaca.  She...

February 23, 2016

Marian Kay Fisher, age 72, of Ithaca, MI passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Marian was born in Alma, Michigan on September 8, 1943, the daughter of Parks and Doris (Balanger) Allen.   Marian resided most of her life Ithaca. She received her...

February 22, 2016

Jerry Harold Weaver, age 75, of St. Johns, MI passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 10:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Thursday February 25, 2016 from 2-8...

February 22, 2016

James "Jim" A. Dorman, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 26, 1930, the son of James and Esther (Wooton) Dorman. Jim was retired from the United States Navy, the State of Michigan and was a member of Society of Broadcast Engineers. He was influential in...

February 22, 2016

Dennis Ray Greer, age 81, of North Star, MI passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born in North Star, Michigan on May 10, 1934, the son of Joseph and Elsie (Perdue) Greer.  Dennis resided all of his life in North Star and...

February 21, 2016

Robert Lyle Mepham, age 51, of Roscommon, formerly of Ithaca, passed away February 21, 2016.

Robert was born September 21, 1964 to Robert Clair and Doris Irene (Becker) Mepham in Carson City, Michigan. Robert played the drums as part of the Praise Team for the Middleton Maranatha United Brethren Church. He was a Detroit Lions fan and...

February 20, 2016

Laura Sue Pumford, age 43, of Bannister, MI passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Tom Pumford Jr. officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 5-8...

February 20, 2016

Casper Andrew “Cap” Daniels, age 83, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord St. Mary's Catholic Church, Alma, MI on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Nathan Harburg officiating. Burial will take...

February 17, 2016

Arlin Dale Mason, age 69, of Elsie, MI passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Chaplain Beverly Adcock officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will be held...

February 17, 2016

Erwin L. Behrens passed away February 16, 2016 at the age of 81. He was born on September 28, 1934 in Ovid, Michigan, the son of John and Clara (Nolte) Behrens. Erwin married Evelyn June Wilhelm on August 14, 1965 in Flint, Michigan and she preceded him in death in 2005.

He is survived by his children,...

February 16, 2016

Helen Elizabeth Cordray, age 103, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will...

February 16, 2016

On February 11, 2016 Alice M. Hoeve was united in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus and with many friends and family who preceded her. She was born Mildred Alice Pettigrew to the former Gordon and Florence (Doty) Pettigrew. Alice retired from Chrysler Corporation. She loved to garden, knit, and travel; very much enjoyed traveling to far away...

February 15, 2016

Roberto "Bob" Cardosa, age 71, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 after battling several health issues.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Johns, MI on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial...

February 14, 2016

Melinda Belle Morgan, age 84, of Ovid, MI passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the United Church of Ovid on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will...

February 14, 2016

Ruth E. M. Dow of Ovid died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the age of 77. Born September 18, 1938 in Northhampton, MA, Ruth was the daughter of Clyde W. and Ruth E. (Marion) Dow. She worked as a Supervisor with the State of Michigan. On January 25, 1957 Ruth married Howard Thurlby in Holt, MI.

Surviving...

February 14, 2016

Annabelle Davis, age 93, of Ashley, MI passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 16,...

February 13, 2016

Bonnie Lee Smith, age 80, of Ithaca, died Saturday, February 13, 2016, at her home, with her family at her side.

Bonnie was born January 5, 1936 in Grand Rapids as Bonnie Lee Colthurst.  She married Louis Edward Smith.  He preceded her in death on January 1, 2006.

Bonnie was an avid Detroit Tigers fan,...