Obituaries

Sep 20, 2011

Mary Ellen "Susie" Withrow, age 68, died on September 19, 2011. Born on October 16, 1942, in Hawthorne, CA, the daughter of Gail and Lorene (Fayrweather) Foerch. Susie lived most of her life in the St. Johns and Maple Rapids area, but spent 17 very important years in Virginia.

Surviving are her children, Polly Stevens, William (Karen)...

Sep 20, 2011

Helen H. Spitzley, age 88, died September 19, 2011. She was born on September 10, 1923, in Westphalia, the daughter of Matthias and Anna (Fedewa) Hengesbach. Helen was a member of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. She married Norman Spitzley on September 21, 1948, in Westphalia, and he preceded her in death in 2005....

Sep 18, 2011

Roselyn C. Rademacher passed away September 17, 2011 at the age of 79, in Lansing, Michigan. Roselyn was born on December 7, 1931 in Hubbardston, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Rocky) O'Connell. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Parish as well as the Christian Mothers. On July 3, 1950 Roselyn married Roman Rademacher in Hubbardston...

Sep 17, 2011

Raymond Francis Bozung, 78 died, September 16, 2011. He was born September 29, 1932, in Hubbardston, MI.The son of Henry and Magdelena (Domille) Bozung. Raymond married Judy (Krauss) on February 17, 1962, in Hubbardston and she survives him.

Raymond is also survived by his daughters, Sally Bozung, Ginger (Paul) VanElls, Sarah (Duane) Becker, son, Mike Bozung, grandchildren,...

Sep 14, 2011

Clare E. Salters died September 13, 2011 at the age of 85. Born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 10, 1926, the son of Arthur and Helen (Hunt) Salters. He was a veteran of WWII and worked for Diamond Reo, Hettler Motors and Vans Auto Parts. Clare married Emma Paseka on November 1, 1947 and she preceded him in...

Sep 14, 2011

Kim Edgar Kazmer, age 43, of Owosso, MI died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna, MI on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Ray A. Strawser II officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am until the time of the service. Kim...

Sep 12, 2011

Archie Junior Moore, age 88, of Elsie, Michigan died Monday, September 12, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, Michigan on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Edwin Snook officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Sep 10, 2011

Robert Leonard Sangster, age 17, of Alma, MI passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. Funeral Services will be held at Alma First Church of God on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Steve Wimmer officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 14, 2011 from 2-8 P.M....

Sep 7, 2011

Elizabeth Putnam, died August 6, 2011 at the age of 94. Born July 3, 1917 in Venice Township-Shiawassee County, Michigan, the daughter of Vernon and Mazie (Fortress) Snyder. She was a member of Middlebury United Methodist Church where she served as church treasurer for 21 years. She formerly worked as a Secretary for General Telephone Company and served as...

Sep 6, 2011

Maynard Eugene "Gene" Lambert, age 72, of Perrinton, MI died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Bishop Clyde Hughes and Bishop Danny Stoneham will officiate and burial will follow at Fulton Township Cemetery Perrinton, MI....

Sep 6, 2011

Donald Lee Hebeler, age 78, of St. Johns, MI died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his home. Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Bob Prange officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday September 8, 2011 from 2:00-8:00 PM with the...

Sep 5, 2011

Aidyn Clare Chick, the precious newborn son of Scott Clare & Kimberly Anne (Little) Chick of Ithaca, Michigan entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, September 5, 2011. A Private Funeral Service was held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Friday, September 9, 2011. Rev. Fr. Jules Spleet officiated and burial took place at the...

Sep 3, 2011

Joseph Frank Kurivial, age 56, of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at his home. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Joseph was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 24, 1955, the son of Charles J. and Barbara (Nechal) Kurivial. Joseph was a farmer his entire life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by...

Sep 3, 2011

Mary Justine (Foley) Billig, age 84, of Saint Louis, MI died Saturday, September 3, 2011. A Memorial Mass will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Saint Louis, MI. Visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2011 at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Saint Louis, MI. A Prayer Service and Rosary will be...

Sep 2, 2011

Richard Clayton "Pat" Campbell, age 59, of Owosso, MI passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Rodger DeVore officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 2-8 P.M. with family present...

Sep 2, 2011

Joseph John Scholtz, age 55, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, St. Louis on Wednesday, September 7th at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Terri Bentley will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

Sep 1, 2011

Nancy Ann Royal, age 77, of Durand, Michigan died Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at her residence. Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, September 7th at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Wednesday 1:00 P.M. till the time of services. Rev. John Walworth will officiate. Nancy was born in Owosso, Michigan on October...

Sep 1, 2011

Martha K. (Wolfgram) Mey, age 86, of St. Louis, MI died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Thai Nguyen and Deacon Al Oliver officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Sep 1, 2011

John Felix Shattuck, age 40, of St. Louis, MI, formerly of Ionia, MI died Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 P.M. Family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service. John was...

Aug 31, 2011

David Louis Garrison, age 68, of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at his home. A Memorial Service to celebrate David's life will be held at a later date. David was born in Burton, Michigan on March 15, 1943, the son of Ralph and Maxine (Harrington) Garrison. He resided most of his life in Owosso. David loved to...