Obituaries

March 27, 2014

Terry C. Lane, age 62, died March 27, 2014 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns.

Terry was born February 26, 1952 to Arthur Arlo and Josephine Pearl (Smaltz) Lane in Carson City, Michigan. He married Margaret Elaine (Peggy) Miller on August 14, 1971.

Terry  was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving for...

March 27, 2014

Joyce M. Barton, age 84, of St. Louis, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2014 at her home with her daughters by her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Glen Joseph officiating. Burial will follow at North Star Cemetery North Star,...

March 27, 2014

Dewey Russell Custer, age 78, of Perrinton, MI passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Rick Bokinskie officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will...

March 26, 2014

Carol Lee Reed, age 70, of Henderson, MI passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Minister Brad McFaul officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March...

March 25, 2014

Alice M. Blunt, age 93, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Ashley Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March...

March 24, 2014

Robert G. Wideman, age 92, of Ithaca died Monday, March 24, 2014 at Pine River Healthcare Center in St. Louis.

Robert was born May 29, 1921 to Bertha and R.B. Wideman in Newark Township, Ithaca.

Robert served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was crowned as the Gratiot Corn King in 1955...

March 22, 2014

Margery M. Schmidt, age 87, of Alma, MI died Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 at Masonic Pathways. There will be no services Margery was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1926, the daughter of Ernest and Lillian (Lengemann) Meyer. She was a homemaker. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes...

March 22, 2014

Thelma Ann (Mikus) Rowan, age 90, of Shepherd, MI passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Chaplain Bob De Weese officiating. Visitation will take place 2 hours prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M....

March 21, 2014

Gene Edward Craig, age 84, died March 20, 2014. He was born on January 20, 1930 in Fulton Twp., the son of Vern and Reba (Underwood) Craig. Gene attended Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church and The Wesleyan Church of Eaton Rapids. He is a Veteran who served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of...

March 20, 2014

Candace Joy Spade, born January 2, 2014 at Gratiot Community Hospital, died March 20, 2014 at home peacefully in her sleep.

Candace liked her rocker and loved to be on her hoppy pillow. She also loved to be wrapped in and holder her soft blue blanket. Candace loved to smile and was very happy towards the end....

March 19, 2014

On February 29, 1932 Juanita Mae Penner was born to Abe and Adina Esau Penner in Littlefield, Texas. In 1942 she moved with her parents and her two brothers to Winton, California. She lost her mother at the age of 14 which left her with many of the responsibilities of the home. She often spoke of growing up in...

March 16, 2014

Marilyn Nelson, of Ovid, MI died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the age of 82. Born January 15, 1932 to Oscar and Winifred (Rushing) McHargue, Marilyn worked in a book distribution center.

She is survived by her sons, Keith (Suzanne) Nelson of Laingsburg, Randy Nelson of Ovid, Curt (Georgianna) Nelson of Chesterton, IN; grandchildren, Sunshine (Jesse) Roberson;...

March 16, 2014

Letha J. Walling, of St. Johns, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the age of 88. Born January 3, 1926 she was the daughter of LeRoy and Levita (Sowles) Ambrook. Letha married Robert Walling on June 14, 1946 and he preceded her in death.

Surviving is her daughter, Jeannie (Al) Leckrone of St. Johns; sons, Thomas (Leanne)...

March 15, 2014

Melvin C. Hoisington, age 89, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis MI., with Pastor Shane Raulston officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-8...

March 14, 2014

Pauline Sophia Hanus, age 94, of Ashley, MI died Friday, March 14th, 2014 at Ashley Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI on Tuesday, March 18th at 10:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Rick Bokinskie will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on...

March 13, 2014

Almeda May Nemanis, of Ovid, MI died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the age of 86. Born in Duplain Township on September 29, 1927, she was the daughter of Alfred Chester and Minerva (Slane) Dickenson. Almeda was a member of the United Church of Ovid and founded Nemanis Electric with her husband. She married Paul Nemanis on November 29,...

March 12, 2014

Joyce Ella "Joy" Parkin, age 77, of Owosso, MI went to be with her Savior Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Joyce was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on February 20, 1937, the daughter of Eleazer and Ella (Joiner) Merrill. She graduated from...

March 12, 2014

Ronald Eugene Salladay, age 78, of St. Louis, MI died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Keith J. Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on...

March 10, 2014

Margaret Louise "Mert" (Fenner) Coon, age 93, of St. Johns, MI passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at Grace Haven, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery North Star, Michigan. Visitation...

March 10, 2014

Henry J. Schafer died March 9, 2014 at the age of 84. He was born on February 18, 1930 in Clinton Co., the son of William and Hildagard Schafer. He married Barbara Howorth on September 22, 1956 and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2009. Henry served with the United States Army during the Korean War, was...