Obituaries

September 21, 2015

Fata Auala Sagapolu tele passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 21, 2015, surrounded by her children, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and auntie who will be sorely missed by many who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her father, mother, son Norman and grandchildren Jay and Shawn Schreiner. She is...

September 20, 2015

Audrey Luella (Vaughn) Stoneman, 86 , of Perrinton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Grace Haven Assisted Living Center, St. Johns, Michigan.

Audrey was born on March 27, 1929 in Clinton County to the late Harry and Luetta Frances (Pease) Vaughn and lived her entire life in the mid-Michigan area.

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September 19, 2015

Mariam Patton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2015. She was born on February 24, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana, and lived there until she graduated from Union Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She married William Patton September 8, 1950 and they had three children. For 21 years she worked part time...

September 18, 2015

Duane L. White, age 87, of Ithaca, died Friday, September 18, 2015, at Mid-Michigan Hospital in Midland.

Duane was born April 1, 1928, in Emerson Township, near Beebe, the son of Pearl U. V. Yarnell.  He married Janet Marie Boyer on July 30, 1955..

Duane farmed in Newark Township for 30 years and also worked...

September 17, 2015

John N. Bates passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 79, surrounded by family. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 6, 1936, the son of Willard and Mildred (Keyes) Bates. He married Sharon Lancour on September 3, 1960 in Trenary, Michigan. John worked for 30 years as a carpenter for the Lansing School District.

September 11, 2015

James Vernon Bradley, age 75, of St. Louis passed away on September 11, 2015.

James was the son of Cleo (Toot) and Eleanor (Moomey) Bradley. He grew up in Ithaca and went to Allen and Heron Country Schools.

He is preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Vernon Bradley. He is survived by his...

September 11, 2015

William Richard Fuller Sr., age 61, of St. Louis, MI passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. William was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 7, 1954, the son of Robert M.J. and Patricia (Drown) Fuller. William resided most of his life in Lansing, Michigan. There will be a Graveside Memorial Service held...

September 9, 2015

Tyler Lee Cyphert, age 19, of Bancroft, MI passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial will take place at Two Rivers Cemetery, Deerfield Township, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday September 13, 2015 from...

September 8, 2015

Charlie E. Paddock, age 75, passed away on September 7, 2015. He was born in Manton, MI, on March 20, 1940, the son of Willis and Elvena (Scott) Paddock. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Charlie married Marvel Foster and she preceded him in death.

Surviving are children, Charles (Julie) Paddock of Ovid,...

September 8, 2015

Frances Nowak, age 91, of Flushing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Oliver Woods Assisted Living, Owosso, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

September 6, 2015

Anton 'Tony' Gregor, age 83, of Elsie, MI passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ray Strawser and Pastor Dave Ward officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be...

September 1, 2015

James "Jimmy" A. Aldrich, age 67, passed away on August 31, 2015, after a long illness. He was born in Lansing on March 11, 1948, the son of Fletcher and Gladys (Milbauer) Aldrich. Jim married Diane Mulder on November 10, 1973. He retired from ABF Freight. Jim was one of Michigan's most active stock car drivers from 1966-1992, winning...

August 30, 2015

Randy Allen Kinney, age 59, of Ithaca, formerly of Sumner, died Sunday, August 30, 2015, at his home in Ithaca.

Randy was born on april 8, 1956, in Alma, the son of Rex Alfred and Amelia (Uribe) Kinney.  He graduated from Ithaca High School, served his country for 14 years in the National Guard, and worked hard...

August 29, 2015

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Hamm (38) born Sept. 7,1976 went to be with His Lord August 29,2015. Jerry was passionate about Jesus Christ first and foremost, then his family and friends and the local church.  He made the world a brighter place as the light of Christ shined through him so beautifully.  He had a great sense of child-like humor,...

August 29, 2015

Harriet Pearl Sherman, age 80, of Ithaca, Michigan died Saturday, August 29, 2015 with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., Mrs. Jo Jones will officiate. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September...

August 28, 2015

Russel D. (Butch) Schoch, age 77, of Elsie, Michigan died Friday, August 28th, 2015 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Tuesday, September 1st at 11:00 A.M. , Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday 6-8 P.M. and...

August 28, 2015

Dorothy Lola Ballantine, age 87, of Elsie, MI passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August...

August 25, 2015

Gwendolyn Kay DeMay, age 68, of Alma, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant.

Kay was born August 4, 1947 in Alma, the daughter of Irvin Dale and Florence Evelyn (Smith) Crum.  She loved her grandchildren, and attended Alma sports to watch her grandsons play.  She also enjoyed walking with friends, long talks...

August 21, 2015

Kenneth R. Gager, age 87, of Alma, Michigan passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. prior to the service at...

August 20, 2015

Rae Jean Johnson, age 79, passed away suddenly on August 19, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. Rae was born in Caro, Michigan in 1935 to Ray and Grace S. (Clothier) Huffman. She was a graduate of Central Michigan University and Michigan State University and was a teacher and media specialist in the Lansing Public Schools for many years. She was...