Obituaries

Jun 5, 2012

Jane (Maurer) Ritter went home to the Lord on June 5, 2012. She was born on June 24, 1920 in Owosso, MI. At the time of her demise she was a resident of Pleasant View Nursing Home where she lived for several years. Jane was predeceased by her husband John in 1953 as well as her son, John (Jack) Jr.,...

Jun 4, 2012

Robert S. Navarre, age 59, of Bath, MI passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at McLaren Greater Lansing-Greenlawn Campus, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Owosso Church of Christ, Owosso, MI on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 12:00 P.M with Pastor Steve Lockwood officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday before the service from 10:30 – Noon at...

Jun 4, 2012

Edna Josephine Prendergast, age 91, of Owosso, MI died Monday, June 4th, 2012 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Owosso, MI on Thursday, June 7th at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Burial will take place at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will...

Jun 1, 2012

Otto Charles Witt, age 93, of Corunna, MI died Friday, June 1, 2012 at his home. Private family services have been held. Otto was born in Marion Springs, Michigan on November 27, 1918, the son of Otto F. and Frieda J. (Otto) Witt. He married Rose J. Mlynek on June 27, 1959 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owosso, MI....

May 31, 2012

David Miles Niethammer, age 64, of Ovid, MI died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Private family services have been held. David was born in Saline, Michigan on June 18, 1947, the son of Leonard Miles and Verna Pauline (Clevidence) Niethammer. He married Donna (Seltzer) Wagonlander on December 27, 1980 in Lime Ridge,...

May 28, 2012

Sara Fuentes, age 79, of Alma, MI died Monday, May 28, 2012 at Gratiot Medical Center Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Alma Church of God 200 W. Superior Street in Alma on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Benjamin Esquivel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, Michigan. Visitation will be held...

May 28, 2012

Maynard Sylvester Netzley, age 93, of St. Louis, MI died Monday, May 28, 2012 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will take place at Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd, MI. Visitation will be...

May 28, 2012

Margaret L. Hundley, age 89, formerly of St. Louis, MI passed away peacefully Monday, May 28, 2012 at her home in Flint, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. A period of visitation and time of sharing...

May 26, 2012

Barbara M. (Brewbaker) Cleland, age 82, of Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Avalon Hospice, Flint, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor John Forsee will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held...

May 25, 2012

Timothy K. Brown, age 58, of Alma, MI passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Clarence Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M....

May 23, 2012

Susan Marie (Canfield) Dana, age 62, of Morrice, MI died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her daughters home. A Memorial Service will be held at Perry City Hall, 203 Polly Street, Perry, MI on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. Susan was born in Howell, Michigan on March 28, 1950, the daughter of Harold Kuehn and Dorothy Jean (Gentry)...

May 23, 2012

Jon E. Prowant died May 18, 2012, at the age of 56. He was born October 20, 1955 in St. Johns, the son of Edgar and Marie (Georgia) Prowant and his father Edgar prededed him in death. Jon had a true love of the outdoors including, gardening, camping and planting trees. Jon retired from Dana Corporation in 2006 after...

May 22, 2012

Mark Alan Smith "Smitty" went to that spirit in the sky on May 11th, 2012 at the age of 61. A proud Vietnam Veteran, Mark loved family, friends and motorcycles. He lived life on his own terms and had a great sense of humor. Raised in St. Johns, Mark spent his adult life in California.

Mark was...

May 19, 2012

Betty Louise Redmond, age 75, of Owosso, MI died Saturday, May 19th, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, May 23rd at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Ray A. Strawser II officiating. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held Monday 6-8 P.M. and on Tuesday, May 22,...

May 18, 2012

Lorna D. Sebring, age 82, of St. Louis, Michigan died Friday, May 18th, 2012 at her home. A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, May 23rd at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Willie Iwankiw will officiate. Lorna was born in Bethany Township, Michigan on December 18, 1929, the daughter of Jay Leroy and Olive (Downing) Potter. She...

May 17, 2012

Linda Sue Holmes, age 61, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tom Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 2-4...

May 17, 2012

Walter Huffman, age 80, passed away on May 3, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Walter was born December 6, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan, the son of Pinkny Huffman and Margaret (Little) Huffman. Walter was a baccalaureate alumnus of Michigan State University, and worked for Michigan Milk Producers Association. He retired as the Ovid Plant Manager after 36 years of service....

May 17, 2012

Paul Frechen, died May 16, 2012, at the age of 59. He was born on September 29, 1952 in St. Johns, the son of Carl and Regina (Armbrustmacher) Frechen and they preceded him in death.

Paul is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Frechen; nephew, Landon Frechen and his family, niece, Regina Wilson and her family; special friend,...

May 16, 2012

Maria Esther Davila, age 84, of Midland, MI formerly of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Tendercare Midland, Midland, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI with Rev. Fr. Thai Nguyen and Deacon Al Oliver officiating. Burial...

May 15, 2012

Kenneth A. Thelen, died May 14, 2012 at the age of 82. He was born on April 16, 1930 in Bengal Twp., the son of Julius and Rosa (Spitzley) Thelen. He married Jan Bower on April 30, 1955 in Pewamo, and she survives him. Ken served as a Fowler Public School Board Member, was a Korean War Veteran and...