Obituaries

Feb 11, 2013

Thyra Susan Palmer, age 65, of Alma, Michigan died Monday, February 11, 2013 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Susan was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 4, 1947, the daughter of Walter and Beatrice (Sleaford) Palmer. She served her country in the US Army. She had resided most of her...

Feb 11, 2013

Myrtle Belle Findlay, age 99, passed away February 6, 2013 in St. Johns, Michigan. Myrtle was born November 20, 1913 in Essex Township the daughter of Raymond and Ivah (Jury) Green. She was a teacher before she married Loree Findlay on September 1, 1937 and he preceded her in death on May 7, 2006. Myrtle was known for her...

Feb 11, 2013

Judy D. Bozung passed away on February 10, 2013, at the age of 73. Born January 8, 1940, in Carson City, MI, she was the daughter of George and Ella (Baxter) Krauss. Judy married Raymond Bozung on February 17, 1962, in Hubbardston and he preceded her in death on September 16, 2011.

Judy is survived by her...

Feb 9, 2013

Jack V. Miller passed away on February 8, 2013 at the age of 85. Jack was born August 15, 1927 in Clinton County, MI to Clare and Elsie Pearl (Moffatt) Miller. He served in the US Army and was a life-long farmer. On January 17, 1959 Jack married Marilyn Ordway in Ovid, and she survives him.

Also...

Feb 9, 2013

Floyd Andrew Howdyshell, age 85, of Ithaca, MI entered his eternal home on Saturday, February 9, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Baptist Church on Saturday, February 16, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Bob Norris officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from...

Feb 7, 2013

Edwin H. Boettger, 95, passed away on February 7, 2013. Born on June 27, 1917, in Fowler, MI. He was the son of Henry and Anna (Fasking) Boettger. Edwin married Veronica Galvach in Fowler on September 20, 1939 and they spent 72 wonderful years of marriage together. Veronica preceded him in death on July 11, 2011.

Edwin...

Feb 5, 2013

Robert Glenn Tipton passed away on February 5, 2013 at the age of 72. Born, August 10, 1940, in Clinton County, Michigan, he was the son of John and Margaret (Townsend) Tipton. Robert married Diane (Bishop) on July 11, 1964 in Maple Rapids and she survives him.

Also surviving are his children, Cristina (Harry) Beaugez of Navarre,...

Feb 2, 2013

Daria M. Pung passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the age of 81, St. Johns, Michigan. Daria was born January 12, 1932 in Westphalia, Michigan to William and Frances (Halfman) Rademacher. Daria was a Past President of the Altar Society and member of the Sanctuary Committee at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns. She married Mark...

Feb 2, 2013

Virgil Lee Edwards, age 73, of Alma, MI died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at his home. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Virgil was born in Alma, Michigan on September 21, 1939, the son of George and Hazel (Lobsinger) Edwards. He graduated from Alma Adult Education in 1983 and worked as a welder...

Feb 2, 2013

Captain Myron Frank Tethal, USCG (Ret), 66, formerly of Elsie, Mich., passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miroslav R. Tethal and Genevieve (Zucker) Tethal; and his brother, Carl R. Tethal. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Celeste Buck Tethal; his brother, Vladimer M. "Laddie" Tethal and wife, Patricia...

Jan 31, 2013

Vernal H. Smith, age 87, of St. Louis, MI died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Gratiot Medical Center Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Robinson and Pastor John Mills officiating. Vernal was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 18, 1925, the...

Jan 31, 2013

David Clark Hilton, age 82, of Ovid, Michigan passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his home. There will be no Services. David was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 5, 1930, the son of Hubert McKinley and Norma Marie (Luckey) Hilton. He was a conductor for Grand Trunk Railroad. He resided most of his life in Ovid, Michigan. He...

Jan 30, 2013

Donna Jean Clark, age 76, of Elsie, MI passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus in Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Saturday, February 2nd at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Keith Whipple will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be...

Jan 30, 2013

Mary E. Ujlaky was born August 20, 1920, and went to be with Our Lord on January 30, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Marcel Portelli officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will...

Jan 26, 2013

Elizabeth Mae Baker, age 59, of Lansing, Michigan, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Caretel Inns of Linden, Linden, MI. A Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11 A.M. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 to 11 A.M. Elizabeth was...

Jan 25, 2013

Arden E. (Jack) Birdsley, age 84, of St. Johns, MI died Friday, January 25, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ken Bremer officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013...

Jan 25, 2013

William E. Bearndt passed on January 25, 2013, at the age of 79. Born December 17, 1933, in Clinton County, MI. He was the son of William and Lurah (Simpson) Bearndt. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Ithaca, and the M.M.O.G.T.A..

William is survived by his children, Lynn Pyle of Alma, Bruce (Lynne) Devereaux...

Jan 24, 2013

Dawn L. Kioski passed away, January 24, 2013, at the age of 91. Born July 11, 1921, in St. Johns, she was the daughter of Clyde and Anna (Atherton) Shatto. Dawn married Joe Kioski on February 29, 1940, in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2001.

Dawn is survived by her sons,...

Jan 23, 2013

Bernice L. Munson, age 77, of Ithaca, Michigan passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held...

Jan 21, 2013

Joanne Kathryn Ladiski, age 65, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church Ovid, MI on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will...