Obituaries

Jan 27, 2014

Terry Douglas Reese of St. Johns died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the age of 76. Born June 9, 1937 to Elmer and Josephine (Cleveland) Reese, Terry served in the US Army and retired from the Michigan National Guard at the rank of Sergeant Major after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church....

Jan 26, 2014

Frederick Earl Fuhrman, age 85 of Alma, MI formerly of Ithaca, MI and Englewood, FL died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. There will be no services at this time. Fred was born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 23, 1928, the son of Robert Earl and Julia (Kurek) Fuhrman. On August 25, 1950, Fred married Mae...

Jan 26, 2014

Joan M. Koenigsknecht of Fowler, MI died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the age of 88. Born January 19, 1926 to Frank and Rose Helen (Schafer) Stump, Joan was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She married George Joseph Koenigsknecht on May 4, 1949 in Pewamo, MI and he survives her....

Jan 25, 2014

Bettie E. Bott, 81, of St. Louis passed away on January 25, 2014 at home with family by her side. Bettie was born on March 12, 1932 to William and Minnie (La Voy) Watkins of Elm Hall, MI.  On May 28, 1958 Bettie married Ronald I. Bott at her parent’s home.

A Memorial Service will be held...

Jan 24, 2014

John H. Mailand, age 86, of Alma, MI died Friday, January 24, 2014 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Senior Center in St. Louis, MI with Rev. Jim Austin officiating. John was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on November 1, 1927, the son of Leonard and Cornelia...

Jan 24, 2014

Donna A. (Swan-Woods) Moore, age 92, died on January 23, 2014. She was born in Wheatfield Twp., on January 15, 1922, the daughter of Hoyle and Lydie (Potter) Swan. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ingham Co. Chapter, and a member of Duplain Church of Christ. Donna married David M. Woods Nov. 7,...

Jan 23, 2014

Elberta "Bert" Fowler, 80, of Ithaca, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at home with family by her side.  She was born in Saginaw on March 7, 1933 the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Hamilton) LaLonde. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Rubert "Whitey" Fowler of Ithaca; 4 children, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. She was...

Jan 21, 2014

Janie Albarez, age 52, died on January 20, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 24, 1961 in Vernon, TX, the daughter of John and Ramona (Quiroz) Albarez.

She is survived by her mother, Ramona (Eugenio) Rodriguez of St. Johns, children, Rudolpho (Jodi) Albarez of Ionia, Derek Albarez of Charlotte, grandson, "the love of...

Jan 20, 2014

Mary E. Ryan, age 88, died January 17, 2014. She was born in Durand, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Rosetta (McLaughlin) Wiseley on November 16, 1925. She married Stanley Ryan, Jr., on April 6, 1945 and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1999. After retirement Mary and Stanley moved to Harlingen, TX, where they lived for...

Jan 20, 2014

Juanita M. Fischer, age 79, of Williamston, formerly of Elsie, Michigan died Monday, January 20th, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Webberville United Methodist Church, 4215 Holt Road, Webberville, Michigan 48892 on Friday, January 24th at 11:00 A.M. , Rev. Dwayne Bagley and Rev. Rick Foster will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...

Jan 18, 2014

Theresa Ann Fabus, age 45, of Ovid, MI passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2014 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Rick Bokinskie officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

Jan 18, 2014

Lonny Devereaux, of St. Johns, died January 17, 2014 at the age of 66. The son of Mahlon and Joan (Salisbury) Devereaux, he was born February 12, 1947. Lonny retired from Motor Wheel after 31 years of service. He married Kay Kobylarz in 1977 and she survives him.

Also surviving are his children; Brian (Brooke) Devereaux of...

Jan 15, 2014

Our beloved Wilma Nadine Admire peacefully transitioned to the protective and caring arms of our Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Wilma lived a happy and full life during her time on Earth. She was born on August 2, 1928 to her parents William Ray and Edna Dorthea Creel in Carol County Missouri. She grew up with four other...

Jan 14, 2014

Gary Lee Nostrant, of St. Johns, died January 11, 2014 at the age of 66. He was born May 12, 1947 in Lansing. Gary retired from GM and afterwards donated his time to Country Woods Archery and his talents as a children's archery instructor. He was a member of the Central Free Methodist Church in Lansing, and a member...

Jan 14, 2014

Carla J. Cleveland, age 64, died January 14, 2014. She was born on April 26, 1949 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Carl and Joan Keehn. Carla worked at Mott Children's Health Center in Flint for over 20 years. She married Terry Cleveland in 1970 and he survives her.

Also surviving are their sons, Jason Cleveland of...

Jan 11, 2014

Stacey L. Bergeron, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 2014. Stacey was born, March 4, 1959 to Hazel McMillen and Dan Bergeron.

She is survived by her life time partner, best friend of 30+ years, Jimmie Fickies, her father, step father, Gary McMillen, sister, Noana, brothers, Andre and Kip, two step brothers, Kenny and...

Jan 10, 2014

Sadie Ardessie Guthrie of Tavares Florida, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2014. Sadie Guthrie was 81 years old.

She is survived by her husband Ralph King of Tavares, FL. She is survived by her sons, Dan Cook and Rick Guthrie and daughters, Betty Caldwell, Marcie Emmons, Debra Maloney, Sandra Marsh, Darla Silkwood,...

Jan 8, 2014

Ella L. Bancroft, of Maple Rapids, died January 8, 2014 at the age of 92. Born November 22, 1921 to Dee and Bernice (Parkinson) Elwood, Ella worked as a homemaker and ran the family farm. She married AD Wellington Bancroft in 1943 and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Surviving are her children; Juddson (Joan) Bancroft,...

Jan 8, 2014

Kerri (Thelen) Tipps of Fowler, MI died January 8, 2014 at the age of 35. Born June 15, 1978 to Kenneth and Barbara (Ward) Thelen, Kerri was the youngest of four children. She was a 1996 graduate of Fowler High School and worked as an administrative assistant in the insurance industry. Kerri was a member of Most Holy Trinity...

Jan 7, 2014

Constance "Connie" Marie May, age 70, of St. Johns, Michigan died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan. There will be a memorial service in the spring. Connie was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 6, 1943, the daughter of Pete and Olga (Sarkon ) Panoff. On May 6, 1983 she married Bill D. May...