Obituaries

June 17, 2014

Walter H. Case, age 92, of St. Louis, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at his sons home with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Jut Daron will officiate. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...

June 17, 2014

Andrew "Andy" Michael Hanacek, born December 28, 1923, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing at the age of 90.

Surviving him are one brother, Mike Hanacek of Wayland, one sister, Dorothy Hackett of Wayland, 3 sisters-in-law, Mary, Stella and Cathy and many nieces and nephews. Andy was preceded in death by his...

June 17, 2014

Pearl "Peggy" Williams, age 84, passed away on June 17, 2014 in St. Johns, MI. She was born on October 11, 1929, in East Detroit, the daughter of George and Pearl (Naismith) Hayter. She married Vernon Williams on March 5, 1948 in Dearborn, MI, and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2003. Pearl was a loving wife...

June 12, 2014

Lynn Gallagher-Main, age 79, of Edmore, MI passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN. Funeral Services will be held at Faith United Methodist Church in Edmore on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Michael Riegler officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 from 6-8 P.M. and on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from...

June 9, 2014

Waldo D. Johnson, age 90, of Ithaca, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family.

Waldo was born June 17, 1923, in Bay City, the son of Harry W. and Mildred L. (Mouser) Johnson.  He farmed in North Star Township for most of his life and worked at Wolverine World...

June 7, 2014

On the early morning of June 7, 2014, Marla passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones after her battle with cancer. Marla was 62 years old.

Marla was born on March 22, 1952, at Offutt Air Force Base in Iowa. She was the first child of Marlin and Norma (Randall) Carey. She...

June 7, 2014

Mary M. Clark, age 96, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 11:30 A.M., with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on...

June 3, 2014

Dean E. Bissell, age 76, of Shepherd, MI passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis, MI....

June 2, 2014

Leona Belle Rumbaugh, age 94, of A Ewing Estate, AFC, Dewitt formerly of St. Johns and Elsie, MI went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 2, 2014 in DeWitt, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 11:00 A.M with Dr. Donald Ferris-McCann officiating. Burial will...

June 1, 2014

Thomas L. Glynn, age 80, of Ithaca, died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, with his family at his side.

Tom was born in North Star Township on January 22, 1934, the son of John and Fannie Marie (Page) Glynn.  After graduating from Ithaca High School, he served as a tank...

June 1, 2014

Margarette M. Rodriquez, age 82, of Ovid, MI passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 2-8 P.M. with...

May 31, 2014

Jane Marie Sloat, of Ovid, MI, died May 30, 2014 at the age of 86. She was born November 29, 1927 in Flint, MI to William and Florence (Freeman) Vanaerman. On October 28, 1944 Jane married Victor "Pete" Sloat at the Central Methodist Church in Flint and he preceded her in death. She was a past Matron of Morningstar...

May 29, 2014

Deanna Lynn (Midcalf) Thurston, age 46, of Merrill MI passed away Thursday, May 29th, 2014 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 A.M. until the...

May 29, 2014

Mary A. (Schafer) Kramer, age 91, died May 29, 2014. She was born in Clinton County, March 8, 1923, the daughter of Henry and Veronica (Bierstetel) Schafer. Mary married Steve Kramer in Hubbardston, MI on August 30, 1944 and he preceded her in death in 2003. Mary was a member St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo and a devoted...

May 29, 2014

James Paul Baker Jr., age 81, of Morganton, NC died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at his home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with visitation 12 noon until time of service at Labuda Funeral Home 356 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, New York. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, New York. Jim...

May 28, 2014

Elaine Dilday passed away on May 27, 2014, at the age of 78. She was born January 29, 1936 in Lansing, the daughter of Perry and Ruth (Holibaugh) Kinney. Elaine married Joel Dilday on September 1, 1956 and he survives her.

Also surviving is their son, Randy (Pam) Dilday and grandson Justin Dilday, all of Edmore, 4...

May 26, 2014

Ivan Carl Wheeler age 83 passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at The Laurels of Carson City. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Louis VFW Post on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Joel Todd officiating. Ivan Carl Wheeler was born on December 22, 1930 to Ray and Edna (Ries) Wheeler in Saginaw, Michigan....

May 25, 2014

Ricky Ithyl Brush, 52 of Ovid, MI passed away at his home, Sunday, May 25, 2014. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Herb Wheelock officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 28,...

May 24, 2014

Janet Elaine Goodyear, age 87, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Peggy Ronk officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May...

May 23, 2014

Paul E. Martin passed away May 22, 2014 at the age of 70. Born in Fowler, Michigan, April 27, 1944, he was the son of Herman and Thelma Naomi (Smith) Martin.

Paul is survived by sister-in-law, Virginia Martin of Fowler, and brother-in-law, David (Barbara) Schafer of New Mexico. Also surviving are 6 nieces and 3 nephews. Paul...