Obituaries

August 18, 2015

Harriet O. Henry, age 97, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at her home, where she was able to stay thanks to Apryl, Gina, Barb, Alanna, and Traci, her caretakers. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Donald Ferris-McCann officiating. Burial will...

August 17, 2015

Jim Cardenas Hernandez, age 71, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at his home. There will be no services. Jim was born in Texas on April 13, 1944, the son of Frank and Isobel (Cardenas) Hernandez. Jim married Elaine A. (Norton) Hernandez. He worked as a Fork Lift Driver. He is survived by his wife and children....

August 16, 2015

Mable Glover Johnston, age 79 of Tucker, GA and Alma, MI, passed to eternal life on Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Georgia. Mable was born in Hamilton Township on April 1, 1936, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Tester-Wiltfong) Zimmerman.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1954. She married Melvin Glover of Breckenridge, MI on August 28, 1954. ...

August 16, 2015

Ande Glasmacher (Margaret Anderson Kennedy Glasmacher, for those who require a full legal description), born on October 27, 1970, in Laurens, SC, had her last thought of some inappropriate joke or prank on or before August 16, 2015, before succumbing to metastatic uveal melanoma. Whatever was happening in there during her altered state in the last day before she died,...

August 15, 2015

Nancy Jo Wood, age 59, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI. A Private Family Graveside Services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Nancy was born in Alma, Michigan on January 5, 1956, the daughter of Duane and Clara Mae (Hitchcock) Lane. She graduated from St....

August 13, 2015

On Thursday 8/13/15, Roger unexpectedly passed away. Roger leaves his wife of 8 years, Teri Jo McNamara, his son Josh and his daughter Brinley; his sister Becky and brother Rick; mother-in law Joanne; brothers-in-law Dave, Patrick, Kory, Scott, and Burt; sisters-in-law Nena, Julie, Susan and Cheryl. He was proceeded in death by his own parents Richard and Judy; father-in-law...

August 11, 2015

Donna Bell Dumond, age 85, of Flint, MI passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at McLaren Hospital, Flint, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Keith McKinnies officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home...

August 10, 2015

Bertha May Whitaker, age 84, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

August 9, 2015

Richard F. Rummell, age 87, of Ovid, MI passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Ovid Healthcare Center. A Memorial Celebration of His Life will be held at Owosso Tractor Parts 6990 W. M-21, Owosso, MI 48867 on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 2-6 P.M. with a short service at 2:00 P.M. but you are welcome to come at any...

August 7, 2015

Hazel Harriet Grinnell, age 77, of Ovid, MI passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Msgr. George Michalek as Celebrant. Burial will follow at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation...

August 7, 2015

Duane R. Hyatt, age 42, passed away on August 5, 2015. He was born in Lansing on January 28, 1973, the son of Richard and Barbara (Hoppe) Hyatt.

He is survived by his son, Dustin Hyatt and former spouse and friend, Monique Hyatt of Lansing, his parents, Richard and Barbara Hyatt of St. Johns, sister, Eugenia Hyatt,...

August 3, 2015

Marilyn Ann McClintic, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, August 3, 2015. She was born on April 19, 1933, in Bay City, Michigan to John Henry and Emma Alice Syring. After graduating from Central Michigan University in 1955 with a teaching degree, Marilyn settled in St. Louis where she raised her family. She taught her...

August 3, 2015

Thomas L. "Tom" Crackel, age 73, of Alma, MI passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Pine River Healthcare Center, St. Louis, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Keith Wise officiating. Thomas was born in Owosso, Michigan on November...

August 3, 2015

Lewis E. VanDeusen, born July 20, 1912 in Fairfield Twp., Elsie, MI, the son of Andrew and Minnie (Webb) VanDeusen passed away at Ovid Healthcare on August 1, 2015 at the age of 103. He worked for Douglas Trucking for 13 years and Cal's Merchandise of Ovid for 20 years. His marriage to Dorothy F. Good on May 2,...

July 30, 2015

Ruth Evelena (Fritz) Sierakowski, 68, of Ithaca, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 30, 2015. Ruth passed away at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI with her family by her side.

She was born in Saginaw, MI on June 16, 1947, the daughter of Rolly and Mary (Brown) Fritz. She...

July 30, 2015

Betty Ann Ockert, age 59, of Alma, MI passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Nate Harburg officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. and be held on Tuesday,...

July 30, 2015

Michael Duane Bunting, age 62, of Elwell, MI passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at Wheatland Music Organization 7251 50th Avenue, Remus, Michigan on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 2:00 P.M with Pastor Dave Jewel officiating. Michael was born in Barryton, Michigan on April 17, 1953, the son of Marvin and...

July 30, 2015

Marian Emma(Fox)Armbrustmacher Guenther Goodrich age 97, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Marian was born in Westphalia, Michigan on...

July 25, 2015

Estella M. Morris, age 97, of Ithaca, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, at her home, with her family at her side.

Estella was born March 4, 1918, the daughter of Dean R. and Pearl (Stahl) Hill.  Her childhood was full of love and her family meant everything to her.  She grew up in a close knit...

July 24, 2015

Richard Jerome Cram, age 66, died on July 22, 2015. He was born in Traverse City, MI, on October 31, 1948, the son of Howard and Clare (Kingscott) Cram. He was a dedicated 38 year employee of General Motors and a loyal Spartan fan. Go Green!

He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean Catlow, children, Jennifer...