Obituaries

February 3, 2013

Madelyn Lucille Wood, age 94, of Alma, died Wednesday, April 5, at Schnepp Senior Care in St. Louis.

Madelyn was born October 26, 1928 in Ithaca, the daughter of Clark Battles and Florence Lucille (Fisher) Olson.  She married Owen L. “Bud” Wood on Dec 2, 1950 in Alma.  He preceded her in death on February 3, 2013....

February 2, 2013

Daria M. Pung passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the age of 81, St. Johns, Michigan. Daria was born January 12, 1932 in Westphalia, Michigan to William and Frances (Halfman) Rademacher. Daria was a Past President of the Altar Society and member of the Sanctuary Committee at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns. She married Mark...

February 2, 2013

Virgil Lee Edwards, age 73, of Alma, MI died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at his home. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Virgil was born in Alma, Michigan on September 21, 1939, the son of George and Hazel (Lobsinger) Edwards. He graduated from Alma Adult Education in 1983 and worked as a welder...

February 2, 2013

Captain Myron Frank Tethal, USCG (Ret), 66, formerly of Elsie, Mich., passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miroslav R. Tethal and Genevieve (Zucker) Tethal; and his brother, Carl R. Tethal. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Celeste Buck Tethal; his brother, Vladimer M. "Laddie" Tethal and wife, Patricia...

January 31, 2013

Vernal H. Smith, age 87, of St. Louis, MI died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Gratiot Medical Center Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Robinson and Pastor John Mills officiating. Vernal was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 18, 1925, the...

January 31, 2013

David Clark Hilton, age 82, of Ovid, Michigan passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his home. There will be no Services. David was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 5, 1930, the son of Hubert McKinley and Norma Marie (Luckey) Hilton. He was a conductor for Grand Trunk Railroad. He resided most of his life in Ovid, Michigan. He...

January 30, 2013

Donna Jean Clark, age 76, of Elsie, MI passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus in Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Saturday, February 2nd at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Keith Whipple will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be...

January 30, 2013

Mary E. Ujlaky was born August 20, 1920, and went to be with Our Lord on January 30, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Marcel Portelli officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will...

January 26, 2013

Elizabeth Mae Baker, age 59, of Lansing, Michigan, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Caretel Inns of Linden, Linden, MI. A Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11 A.M. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 to 11 A.M. Elizabeth was...

January 25, 2013

Arden E. (Jack) Birdsley, age 84, of St. Johns, MI died Friday, January 25, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ken Bremer officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013...

January 25, 2013

William E. Bearndt passed on January 25, 2013, at the age of 79. Born December 17, 1933, in Clinton County, MI. He was the son of William and Lurah (Simpson) Bearndt. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Ithaca, and the M.M.O.G.T.A..

William is survived by his children, Lynn Pyle of Alma, Bruce (Lynne) Devereaux...

January 24, 2013

Dawn L. Kioski passed away, January 24, 2013, at the age of 91. Born July 11, 1921, in St. Johns, she was the daughter of Clyde and Anna (Atherton) Shatto. Dawn married Joe Kioski on February 29, 1940, in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2001.

Dawn is survived by her sons,...

January 23, 2013

Bernice L. Munson, age 77, of Ithaca, Michigan passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held...

January 21, 2013

Joanne Kathryn Ladiski, age 65, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church Ovid, MI on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will...

January 21, 2013

Paul David Mitchell, age 60, of Alma, Michigan passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 in Alma, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, MI on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Mona Dye officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Paul was born in St. Johns, Michigan...

January 20, 2013

George H. Day, age 89, of Elsie, MI passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel and Pastor Fred Fisher officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be...

January 18, 2013

Margaret Ann Surdenik, age 83, of St. Johns, Michigan died Friday, January 18, 2013 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. Deacon Marvin Robertson will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January...

January 18, 2013

Joseph D. Poisson, age 75, of St. Louis, MI died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon John Cremin officiating. There will be one hour of visitation from 10:00...

January 17, 2013

Geraldine Mae "Gerry" Workman, age 96, died peacefully at Masonic Pathways Home in Alma, MI. while under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice, on January 17, 2013. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Matthew Olson officiating. Burial will take place at Mt....

January 17, 2013

Beverly I. Montfort, age 87, of Ovid, Michigan died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at East Pasco Care Center, Dade City, Florida. A Memorial Service will be held at the Shepardsville United Methodist Church, Ovid, MI on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:00 A.M, with Pastor Judy Hazel officiating. Beverly was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 12, 1925, the daughter...