Obituaries

Nov 21, 2012

Frank J. Chovance Jr., age 59, of Bath, MI died Wednesday, November 21, 2012. A Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastors Peter & Bobbie Miller officiating. There will be no visitation. Frank was born in Owosso, MI on April 8, 1953, the son of Frank J....

Nov 21, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Marsh-Cummings (Betty) Age 87, a long-time resident of Brownsburg, IN died after a brief illness on Nov. 21, 2012 at Rawlins House in Pendleton, IN. Before her death she also resided at Brownsburg Club Roland Manor and Brownsburg Meadows. Mary was born May 9, 1925 in Alma, MI to Orland E. and Leota L. (Griffith) Campbell. She retired...

Nov 20, 2012

Jason Scott Schreiner, 35, passed away on November 18, 2012 in an automobile accident. Born October 30, 1977, in Carson City, Michigan, he was the son of Louis Schreiner and Dawn Nidini. Jason married Michelle (Kimes) Schreiner in Saginaw, Michigan on August 7, 2006. Michelle survives him.

Also surviving are their three children, Dakota, Colten and Shalynn...

Nov 19, 2012

Mike W. Upton, Jr., 34, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on November 19, 2012. He was born September 12, 1978 in Carson City, Michigan. He was the son of Mike Upton, Sr. and Debbie (Lobsinger) Shook.

Mike is survived by his parents, Debbie (Gary) Shook and Mike (Dena) Upton, Sr., his siblings, Rob Shook,...

Nov 17, 2012

James Edward Ayris, 71 of Manistique Mi, (formerly of St. Louis, MI) died November 17, 2012 at Masonic Pathways with his beloved wife of 47 years at his side.

Jim was born November 20, 1940 in Alma, MI to Philip and Marion Ayris. After graduating from Alma High School he joined the Air Force and served his...

Nov 15, 2012

Arlene Valere Hull passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, November 4 2012 at 2:15pm with her loved ones by her side. Arlene was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 5, 1943 to Lewie and Mildred Hull. She became a Registered Nurse at the age of twenty and for the next 49 years she loved giving care to those...

Nov 12, 2012

Linda Lee Cummings, age 74, of Breckenridge, MI died Sunday, November 11th, 2012 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Thursday, November 15th at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Jeannie Winther will officiate. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery in Elwell, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-8...

Nov 11, 2012

Sandra Hoenecke, age 73, died November 9, 2012 in Lansing, Michigan. She was born June 5, 1939 in California, the daughter of Glen McEntire and Ruby Loving. Sandra married Ron Hoenecke on April 23, 1999 in Grand Ledge, MI and he preceded her in death on November 26, 2008. Sandra was a loving mother, devoted wife and a member...

Nov 10, 2012

Kenneth S. Fisher, age 93, of Cadillac formerly of Ithaca passed away November 10, 2012 in Cadillac. Graveside services for Kenneth will be 10am Monday, N0vember 19, 2012 at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Nov 9, 2012

Foster I. Cole, age 85, of Alma, MI died Friday, November 9, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, November 13th at 2:00 P.M. with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Emerson Township Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Nov 8, 2012

Jack Wilber Craig, Jr. found his peace on November 6, 2012. He was born two months premature at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in Oceanside, California on February 8, 1954. He was born a fighter and stayed that way until the very end.

He will be welcomed into heaven by his parents; Jack W. Craig Sr. and...

Nov 7, 2012

John Arthur Loucks passed away on November 6, 2012 at the age of 46. Born October 29, 1966, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of Patrick and Janet (Little) Loucks.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Salazar, three children, Nathan Loucks of DeWitt, Samantha Loucks of St. Johns, Justin Loucks of St. Johns, his mother,...

Nov 7, 2012

William F. "Bill" Watson, age 80, of Alma, Michigan passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Pine River Healthcare Center, St. Louis, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church Alma, MI on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Jules Spleet officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Alma,...

Nov 7, 2012

Geraldine I. Farrier, age 84, passed away November 7, 2012 in St. Johns, Michigan. She was born on January 30, 1928 in Windsor Township, Michigan, the daughter of John and Elsie (Twitchell) Gardner. She married Rev. Wesley Farrier on September 27, 1944 in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2008. Geraldine worked at Saylor...

Nov 6, 2012

Billie “Sue” Chinn, age 66, of Alma, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 9, at Parkside Assembly of God Church in St. Louis, with Pastor Dean Bliss officiating.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 8, at Barden Funeral...

Nov 5, 2012

Lawrence Riley Sisco, age 89, of Elsie, Michigan passed away after his courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, November 5, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Marcel Portelli officiating. Burial...

Nov 5, 2012

Warren J. Brady age 88, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 5, 2012 at his home in Zephyrhills, FL under HPH Hospice Care. He was a resident of rural Elsie since 1943 spending his winters in Zephyrhills, FL after his retirement from GM in 1984. A memorial service will be held in the Carland area next spring....

Nov 2, 2012

Jerry M. Abell, age 53, of Ithaca, died Friday, November 2, 2012, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland, with his family at his side.

Jerry was born March 23, 1959, in Alma, the son of James E. and F. Joan (Peet) Abell.  He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1978, and married Teresa Taylor on May 3,...

Nov 2, 2012

Hilma M. Bott, age 84, of St. Louis, MI passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Ron Frederick will officiate. Burial will take place at Jasper Township Cemetery....

Nov 1, 2012

Almina (Becky) B. Owensby, age 89, passed away on December 3, 2011. She was born and raised in St. Johns, MI. Mrs. Owensby went to St. Lawrence Nursing School in Lansing, MI. earning her RN diploma in 1944. She then went to John Hopkins where she earned her post graduate degree in Surgery. She became a Certified Registered Nurse...