Obituaries

Sep 24, 2014

Michael John Pohl, age 50, of St. Johns, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bechantel's Banquet Center, 121 E. Walker Street, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 2-4 P.M. If you wish to eat, please bring a dish to pass. Mike...

Sep 24, 2014

Axie M. Mailand, age 85, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Ithaca, Michigan. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the Ithaca Community Center, Ithaca, MI. on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Jim Austin officiating. A luncheon will follow. Axie was born in St. Louis, Michigan on...

Sep 23, 2014

Edith G. Schavey, age 90, passed away on September 22, 2014. She was born on March 27, 1924 in Clinton County the daughter of Fred and Ida Eisler. Edith married Lewis Schavey on July 28, 1944 and he survives her.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Cole Schavey of Traverse City, Michigan, Raven (Brady) Bolinger of Wolverine, Michigan and...

Sep 22, 2014

John Skapik, age 87, passed away on September 21, 2014. He was born on November 7, 1926 in Clinton County, the son of Stefan and Marta (Vavara) Skapik. He was retired from Federal Mogul, but his heart was home on the farm.

He is survived by his niece, Ethel Kuhns and his great-niece, Lisa Hollis.

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Sep 22, 2014

Nancy Joanne Munson, age 72, of St. Louis, MI passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Alma, Michigan. Visitation will take place on Wednesday,...

Sep 19, 2014

Isabel L. Schultheiss, age 92 of St. Louis, MI died Friday, September 19, 2014 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan. Isabel's wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 1-3 P.M. at the St. Louis VFW. Come as you are. A light luncheon will be served. Isabel was born in Petrolia, Ontario,...

Sep 19, 2014

John L. Luttig, age 65, passed away on September 18, 2014. He was born on June 5, 1949 in St. Johns the son of the late Norman and Rosaline (Thelen) Luttig. He graduated from Lawrence Tech with a degree in architecture and was employed by the Federal Government doing architectural design for the U.S. Postal service. John was a...

Sep 18, 2014

Jimmie W. Roberts, age 70, of St. Louis, MI died Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11 A.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. at...

Sep 17, 2014

Norman Stanley Smith, 90, returned to the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2014.  He was born on September 3, 1924 in Lansing Michigan and lived there most of his life. He was the oldest son of William David Smith and Leah Elvina (Whitney) Smith.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and his only brother...

Sep 16, 2014

Pauline Elizabeth Mullen, age 89, of Dewitt, MI died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Hazel Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, New York....

Sep 13, 2014

Betty Mae Laine Williams, 79, of Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly at Carson City Hospital on Saturday, September 13, 2014.

She was born May 2, 1935 in Hancock, MI, to John and Fannie (Solmonson)  Laine. She was the youngest of 10 children.

She married Hal Williams of Wyandotte, MI, on December, 20, 1958. Betty and Hal...

Sep 13, 2014

Sandra K. Blackwell, age 75, of Ithaca, MI died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Sandra was born in Pontiac, Michigan...

Sep 13, 2014

Arthur Warren Bloomer, age 84, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Laurels of Fulton. A Memorial Service will be held at Wacousta United Methodist Church, Wacousta, MI on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Lyle Heaton and Pastor Amee Paparella officiating. Arthur was born in Wyoming, Michigan on June 6, 1930, the...

Sep 13, 2014

Alice Mae Buskirk Stowe, age 97, of Ithaca, Michigan died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Hagerman officiating. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg, Michigan. Visitation will be held...

Sep 12, 2014

Kendra Joanne (Paksi) Mahar, age 51, passed away on September 11, 2014. She was born on April 23, 1963, in Temple, Texas, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Heibeck ) Paksi. Kendra enjoyed fishing, theatre, music and crafts. She was a social worker for the Salvation Army and it gave her great joy in helping others. Kendra married Kayle...

Sep 10, 2014

Deloris Eleanor Cook, age 82, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca.

Deloris was born in Carson City on March 23, 1932, the daughter of John and Rosella (Labaron) LaCross.  She married Herbert “Cookie” Cook on March 25, 1950 in Ithaca.  He preceded her in death on March 20, 2012.  For 30...

Sep 10, 2014

Edwin E. Stowe, age 92, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Hagerman officiating. Burial will take place at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi, Michigan. Visitation will...

Sep 10, 2014

Irene Elodie Baert, age 92, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot...

Sep 9, 2014

Lionel Duane “Stub” Olson, Sr. from Ithaca, passed away September 9, 2014 at the age of 80.

He was born on March 27, 1934 in Lafayette Township to James and Ada (Johnson) Olson. He was the fifth of five brothers.

Lionel was married on November 18, 1962 to Donna Kimmel from Ithaca. He raised three...

Sep 9, 2014

Melissa Jean Fisher, age 48, of Ithaca, Michigan died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Hospice of Lansing. There will be no services. Melissa was born in Alma, Michigan on June 16, 1966, the daughter of Donald and Marian Kay (Allen) Fisher. She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1984 and resided most of her life in the...