Obituaries

October 27, 2013

Marilyn M. Patterson, age 79, of Ithaca, MI passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at her home. There will be no services. Marilyn was born in Ashley, Michigan on May 9, 1934, the daughter of Lester and Beatrice (Smith) Lumbert. On December 15, 1982 she married Melvin "Pat" Patterson in Killeen, Texas. Marilyn was a former cosmetologist, and she also...

October 27, 2013

Jacqueline "Jackie" Dennison, age 84, of Ithaca, MI died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Brian LaMew officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 31, 2013 and Friday, November 1, 2013 from 2-8 P.M....

October 25, 2013

Arland John Carter, age 86, of Crystal, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on Friday evening, October 25, 2013 surrounded by his family. Arland was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on May 11, 1927, the son of John and Harriet (Rosa) Carter and grew up in Wheeler, Michigan. He attended Breckenridge High School. On July 5, 1944 he married...

October 23, 2013

Helen Ruth Weller, age 91, of Middleton, MI passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Friday, October 25, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. H. Jack Miller Jr. officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will...

October 19, 2013

William P. "Bill" Schrauben, age 82, of Fowler, MI died Saturday, October 19, 2013. Born January 14, 1931 to Peter and Irene (Simon) Schrauben, Bill served in the US Air Force and was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW Post #3733, and was a Dallas...

October 18, 2013

Danny J. Mockridge, age 69, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2013 at his home in Elwell, MI.

He was born July 11, 1944 in Alma, MI. He attended High School in Ithaca, MI.

Danny served our country in the United States Air Force and received Honorable Discharge in 1965.

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October 18, 2013

Oscar J. "Buck" Gates, age 77, of St. Louis, MI died Friday, October 18, 2013 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkside Assembly of God in St. Louis, MI on Sunday, October 20th at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Bob March will officiate. Buck was born in St. Louis, Michigan on February 16, 1936,...

October 16, 2013

Kenneth R. Ackels, age 79, of Lansing, MI passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Mother Teresa House in Lansing, MI. Kenneth's wishes were to be cremated with no funeral service. Kenneth was born in Gratiot County, MI on August 1, 1934, the son of R.B. and Margaret (Kesteloat) Ackels. Kenneth married Noreen L. Newell on June 13, 1959. He...

October 14, 2013

Aurora Davila, age 88, of St. Louis, MI died Monday, October 14, 2013 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Nathan Harburg officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...

October 14, 2013

Jean Sherrick, age 78, of Middleton, MI died Monday, October 14, 2013 at Masonic Pathways with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at New Haven Church of the Brethren, 7587 Grant Road, Middleton, MI on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Brian Ruth officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery,...

October 12, 2013

Charles C. "Chuck" Hudecz Jr., age 66, of Vestaburg, MI went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Warwick Living Center in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at M-46 Tabernacle in Riverdale, MI on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Dan Skirvin officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 14,...

October 9, 2013

Tina Marie Baese, age 46, of Lansing, MI passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held at Justice in Mental Health Organization (JIMHO) 530 Cherry Street, Lansing, MI on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with a luncheon served at noon. Tina was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 23, 1967, the daughter of Charles...

October 8, 2013

Martha Jean Small, age 90, of Sebring, Florida formerly of Ithaca, Michigan died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Sebring, Florida. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Fred Lab officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Alma, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

October 7, 2013

Sally Ann Shook, age 66, of St. Louis, MI passed away Monday, October 7, 2013 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

October 5, 2013

Mrs. Gertrude Boyer, 97, of The Villages, FL passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Mrs. Boyer was born in Isabella County, MI and moved to the Villages from St. Louis, MI in 2004. She was a member of Tri-County Baptist Church in The Villages.

Mrs. Boyer is survived by sons, Richard Boyer (Joyce) of Leesburg, FL,...

October 5, 2013

James A. "Jim" Feldpausch of Fowler, MI died Friday, October 4, 2013 at the age of 90. Born September 13, 1923 in Dallas Township, MI to Joseph and Regina (Wieber) Feldpausch. Jim lived in Fowler his entire life. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Farm Bureau, Catholic Order of Forresters, and volunteered with the Tri-County...

October 3, 2013

Wilma Elaine Sitts, age 83, of Wheeler, MI passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI. on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Wayne Shidler officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 6,...

October 2, 2013

Lynda J. Simon, of Houghton Lake, MI and formerly of St. Johns, died October 1, 2013 at the age of 70. Born June 2, 1943 in St. Johns, she was the daughter of Lynn and Evelyn (Diller) Heinlen. Lynda was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns. On June 23, 1962 she married Eugene Simon in...

September 30, 2013

Berniece Christine Jensen, age 89, of St. Louis, MI died Monday, September 30, 2013 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center, Greenville, MI. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:30 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will take place at Cato Township Cemetery, Lakeview, Michigan. Visitation...

September 30, 2013

LaDonna Ann Garrett, age 71, of Alma, MI died Monday, September 30, 2013 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Alma, MI on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 12:30 P.M., with Fr. Nathan Harburg officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be held...