Obituaries

September 29, 2014

Jeanne H. Barrone age 95 of Alma, formerly of Ithaca, died September 29, 2014 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan.

Jeanne was born July 14, 1919 in Detroit, to Alexander and Hazel (Hawley) MacKenzie. She graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1936. Jeanne married Max W. Barrone on August 17, 1939 at Royal Oak St. Johns...

September 29, 2014

Marilyn K. Perry, age 74, of Lansing, formerly of Pompeii, died Monday, September 29, 2014, in Lansing, with her family at her side.

Marilyn was born in Lansing on October 28, 1939, the daughter of Raymond and Fairaline (Pease) Bailey. She worked as a nurse aid at Carson City Hospital as well as doing home care. She...

September 29, 2014

Jack E. Cuthbert, age 58, passed away on September 29, 2014. He was born on May 1, 1956 in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Ronald and Rita (Faivor) Cuthbert. Jack married Jean Karek on December 10, 1976 and she survives him.

Also surviving are his daughters, Angie (Robert) Moon and Amy (Chris) Western, five grandchildren, Jake...

September 28, 2014

Richard Lloyd Diethrich I, age 51, of St. Johns, MI passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his brother's home in Howell. A Celebration of Life will be held at the UAW Hall in St. Johns, MI. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Rick was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 30, 1963, the son of...

September 28, 2014

Sandra Marie Johnson, of Lansing, MI died Saturday, September 27, 2014. Born November 11, 1966 to Clyde and Gale (Honeycutt) Johnson, Sandy worked as a medical technician.

Surviving are her son, Zachary Johnson of Lansing; aunts, Peggy J. Johnson and Lynn Hansen; uncle, Howard Honeycutt; cousins, Connie (Gary) Kioski, Allen Johnson, Scott (Madalyn) Kioski, Christopher Kioski, Kelsey...

September 27, 2014

Kathryn Elizabeth Salters, age 90, of Lansing, MI passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery in St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014...

September 26, 2014

Glenn "Jim" Peet Jr., age 88, of Alma, MI died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at East Superior Christian Church, Alma, MI on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor James Amstutz officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30,...

September 24, 2014

Harry Cecil Pugh Jr., age 83, of Elsie, MI passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Ray Strawser officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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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September 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,...

September 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,...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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....

September 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...

September 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...