Obituaries

Frank John Micallef

Frank John Micallef

Mar 25, 2024

     Frank John Micallef, age 92, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI with his family by his side. 

      In following Frank's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.

      Frank was born in Detroit, Michigan on...

Bernard William Hengesbach

Bernard William Hengesbach

Mar 24, 2024

        Bernard William Hengesbach, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his family.

        Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding.  Burial will take place at...

Janice Carol (Freed) King

Janice Carol (Freed) King

Mar 23, 2024

      Janice Carol King, age 90, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, while staying in Zephryhills, Florida.

      A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, at Seville Community Church of God, Elwell, Michigan.  She will be buried at the Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale, Michigan.

      Online condolences may be...

Jack Harry Myers

Jack Harry Myers

Mar 22, 2024

      Jack  Harry Myers, age 89, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan       Burial will take place in the spring at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns      Jack  was born in Bengal Township, Michigan on September 13, 1934, the son of Herman and Mira (Sims)...

Bonita Jean (Pope) Heibeck

Bonita Jean (Pope) Heibeck

Mar 19, 2024

      Bonita Jean "Bonnie" Heibeck, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 25, 2024, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at...

Frank Sefl, Jr.

Frank Sefl, Jr.

Mar 17, 2024

     Frank Sefl, Jr., age 73, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Frank's Mass of Christian Burial...

Mary Jane (Durham) Morris

Mary Jane (Durham) Morris

Mar 16, 2024

     Mary Jane Morris, age 75, of Middleton, MI, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her home.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Middleton Community Church, 233 S. Newton St., Middleton, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

      Mary was born in Flint, Michigan on April 2, 1948, the daughter of...

Annie Smalec

Annie Smalec

Mar 15, 2024

     Annie Smalec, age 100, of Howell, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Village Manor Retirement.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the mass...

David Bruce Beane

David Bruce Beane

Mar 15, 2024

      David "Bruce" Beane, age 65, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March...

Kimberly Anne “Kim” (Case) Audia

Kimberly Anne “Kim” (Case) Audia

Mar 15, 2024

      Kimberly Anne "Kim" Audia, age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with Pastor Jeremy Wittwer officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Caroline Alice Pierce

Caroline Alice Pierce

Mar 14, 2024

     Caroline Alice Pierce, age 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. This very special and sweet lady went home to be with her Lord and Savior. 

      A celebration of life will take place at Middlebury Methodist Church, 8100 West Hibbard Road, Ovid, MI from 1 to 4 P.M. on Sunday,...

Dorothy Carol (Jewell) Long

Dorothy Carol (Jewell) Long

Mar 14, 2024

      Dorothy Carol "Dort" Long, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with Mr. Brad Vibber officiating. Burial will take place at Jasper...

Thomas Joe Van Velzor

Thomas Joe Van Velzor

Mar 12, 2024

      Thomas Joe "Tom" Van Velzor, age 57, of Livonia, MI and formerly of Walled Lake, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home.

      A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

      Thomas was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 18, 1966, the son...

Kaye Frances (Mavis) Freeman

Kaye Frances (Mavis) Freeman

Mar 10, 2024

      Kaye Frances Freeman, age 73, of Owosso, MI, passed away peacefully in the hands of her loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with Pastor Fred Lab officiating. Burial will take place at Lakefield Township...

Rita Mildred (VanElls) Thelen

Rita Mildred (VanElls) Thelen

Mar 9, 2024

       Rita M. Thelen died March 9, 2024, at the age of 90.  She was born in Clinton County, Michigan on July 5, 1933, the daughter of Edgar and Eleanor (Fernholz) VanElls.  She was an awesome seamstress, sharing her amazing sewing talents doing alterations for others.  After raising her eleven children, Rita continued to babysit for countless families...

David L. Finkbeiner

David L. Finkbeiner

Mar 7, 2024

      David L. Finkbeiner, age 73, of Portland, MI, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI....

John Ernest Johnston

John Ernest Johnston

Mar 7, 2024

    John Ernest Johnston, age 86, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maple Room at the Shepherd Bar and Restaurant, 324 West Wright Avenue, Shepherd, MI 48883, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. with Military Honors at 11:00 A.M.  

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Ali Marie "Alice" Smith

Ali Marie "Alice" Smith

Mar 6, 2024

  Ali Marie “Alice” Smith, age 34, of Breckenridge, MI, passed awayWednesday, March 6, 2024.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday starting at 10 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.     Ali...

Richard John Colbry

Richard John Colbry

Mar 4, 2024

      Richard John "Dick" Colbry, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, with Dr. Keith Wise and Brian Ross officiating. Visitation will be held...

Mary Katherine (Monroe) Rappuhn

Mary Katherine (Monroe) Rappuhn

Mar 4, 2024

      Mary Katherine Rappuhn, age 91, of St. Johns, MI, peacefully ended her earthly journey and began her heavenly journey on Monday, March 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

      A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery, Okemos, MI. 

      Mary was born...

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