Obituaries

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....

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...