Obituaries

June 14, 2015

Mary Beth Henning, of St. Johns, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the age of 81. Born September 26, 1933, she was the daughter of Carson and Eva (Matthews) Shinabery. Mary Beth was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On June 8, 1957 she married Dale L. Henning and he preceded her in death in 1995.

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June 13, 2015

Audrey Jean Schepler, age 64, of St. Johns, MI passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:30 A.M until the time...

June 12, 2015

Marian Rademacher passed away June 11, 2015 at the age of 89. She was born in Fowler on September 15, 1925 the daughter of Frank and Dora (George) Weber. Marian married Clarence Rademacher on September 22, 1948 in Fowler and he preceded her in death on May 12, 1987. She was a proud member of Ladies Auxiliary and Christian...

June 12, 2015

Iva Mae Lounsberry, age 92, of Laingsburg, Michigan died Friday, June 12th, 2015 at Family Affair Adult Foster Care, Haslett, Michigan. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Delta Mills in Delta Township Michigan on Monday, June 15th at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Gary Hawes will officiate. Iva was born in Howell, Michigan on April 12, 1923, the daughter...

June 11, 2015

Peter William Klein, age 89, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan with Rev. Fr. John P. Klein and Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take...

June 10, 2015

Beloved father and grandfather Carlton "Deak" Watters born November 15, 1930 in Holt Michigan to Carlton Sr. and Helen (Nelson) Watters. Died June 8, 2015. Deak is survived by his friend and longtime partner, Fran Kelsey of St Johns, sister, Patricia (Keith) Hamilton of Mecosta and special aunt, Louise Allen of Mason.

Deak proudly served his country...

June 9, 2015

Mable M. Munson of Kalamazoo, formerly of Ithaca, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo.

Mable was born in Ashley on January 15, 1920, the daughter of Ernest and Goldie (Wood) Hoffer.  She graduated from Ashley High School in 1938.  On September 1, 1940, she married Dale Munson.  Two children were born to Mable...

June 9, 2015

Buddy Frank Kostuk, age 70, of Ashley, Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his home. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Buddy was born in Alma, Michigan on February 7, 1945, the son of Frank and Minnie (Haruska) Kostuk. He resided all of...

June 8, 2015

Beatrice "Bea" Pearl Miller McNeal, age 97, of Alma, MI passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Midland Memorial Garden, Midland, MI. Visitation will be...

June 7, 2015

Elaine L. Redmond of St. Johns and formerly of Bath, died June 6, 2015 at the age of 74. Born March 18, 1941, Elaine was the daughter of David Nelson and Ada Mae (Anderson) Coffey. In September 1958 she married John "Jack" Redmond and he survives her.

Also surviving are their children, Lori (Lynn) Thurston of St....

June 7, 2015

Alvin "Al" R. Zimmerman, age 92, of Ithaca, MI passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10,...

June 5, 2015

Frank E. Whitaker, age 60, of Ithaca, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Frank was born in Alma on November 22, 1954, the son of Raymond E. and Wanda Jean (Becker) Whitaker.  He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1973.  Through the years he worked as a truck driver and as a farmer. ...

June 5, 2015

Linda Lea Benson, age 59, of St. Louis, MI passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral...

June 4, 2015

Franklin D. (Frank) Jason, age 72, of Middleton, MI died Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at his home. There will be no service at this time. Frank was born in New Haven Township, Michigan on April 26, 1943, the son of Forrest and Dorris (Miller) Jason. On September 27, 1969 he married Agnes Schaub at Perrinton, Michigan. He resided all of...

June 4, 2015

Doris Harriett Cronkite, age 92, of Breckenridge, Michigan died Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at Schnepp Health Care Center , St. Louis, Michigan. Burial will take place at at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, Michigan on Monday morning at 10 a.m. Doris was born in St. Louis, Michigan on June 13, 1922, the daughter Lee and Hazel (Sias) Barnum. She married Ralph P....

June 3, 2015

Walter Price Stone, age 94, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI. Visitation will...

June 1, 2015

Hazel Belle Bywater, age 73, of Ovid, MI passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 3:00 P.M., with Ernest Bywater officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June...

May 30, 2015

Douglas A. Fisher, 73, of Midland and formerly of Alma, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born July 9, 1941, in Alma, son of the late Russell A. and Pauline (Halker) Fisher. Doug was a 1959 graduate of Alma High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963....

May 29, 2015

Clarence "Pete" Fox, died May 27, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born on November 20, 1932 in Kincaid, West Virginia, the son of Frank and Virginia Fox. He was a member of First Church of God in St. Johns and retired from the State of Michigan as an Elevator Division Chief. Pete married Barbara Capon on...

May 29, 2015

Mary Jane Simon, beloved wife and mother, passed away on May 29, 2015. Mary Jane was born on July 23, 1922 the daughter of John and Dorothy Platte. She graduated from Westphalia High School and attended Michigan State University. For many years she helped operate Platte's Confectionery Store in Westphalia. She worked as the executive assistant to the plant...