Obituaries

June 25, 2015

Lowell S. “Bill” or “Shorty” Jarvis, age 80, of Sumner, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Bill was born November 23, 1934 in Millersburg, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Flora (Lincoln) Jarvis.  He went to high school in Onaway and then served in the US Army for seven years, being stationed in...

June 23, 2015

Dorothy Clara Crosby, age 92, of Alma, MI passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Peter Carlson officiating. Burial will take place at Richland Township Cemetery, Vestaburg, MI. Visitation will be held on...

June 21, 2015

Roderick D. "Rod" Brush, age 78, of Elsie, Michigan, died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Donald Ferris-McCann officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June...

June 19, 2015

William Cecil Wooley, age 60, of Elsie, MI passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 in Elsie, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindle officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015...

June 18, 2015

Peter Julius Kurncz, IV, age 6, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away peacefully in his parents arms with family and friends by their side on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Johns, MI on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael...

June 16, 2015

Gary W. Sadler, age 70, of St. Johns, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his home, with his family at his side.

Gary was born May 26, 1945, in Alma, the son of Warren and Margaret (Crocker) Sadler.  He married Wendy Gregg on September 26, 1970.  He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Thailand. ...

June 16, 2015

James Louis "Jim" Shock Sr., age 87, of St. Louis, MI passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Jean Ann Thrush officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery Seville Township, MI. The...

June 15, 2015

Jean R. Myers, age 92, of Alma, formerly of Ionia, died Monday, June 15, 2015, at Masonic Pathways in Alma. Jean was born February 19, 1923, in Ionia, the son of Lawrence and Mildred Ruth (Wright) Myers. He served as a pastor with the Salvation Army for four years, before taking a job in a factory to work his...

June 14, 2015

Robert James Wilcox, age 86, of Ovid, MI died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Shepardsville United Methodist Church, 6990 Winfield Road, Ovid, Michigan 48866 on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. There will be visitation held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Robert was...

June 14, 2015

Dorothy Mae Mininger Kuepfer was born to William and Elizabeth Peters Mininger, on May 9, 1920, in Gratiot County, Michigan. The Lord called her home June 14, 2015, at the Masonic Pathways, Alma, Michigan, reaching the age of ninety-five years. Funeral Services will be held at Newark Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, June 23, 2015...

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....