Obituaries

Jul 27, 2010

Francis Lee "Jim" Huss Sr. age 75, of Ashley, Michigan died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Mr. Keith Wise will officiate and visitation will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6-8 p.m....

Jul 27, 2010

Corey Allen Bearden, age 33, of Beaverton, MI died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Gladwin County as a result of an auto accident. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 1:00 P.M., Pastor Jerry Drummond will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 am until time of...

Jul 27, 2010

Randi Lynn Wang, age 31, of Ashley, Michigan died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Randi was born in Carson City, Michigan on July 20, 1979, the daughter of Randy and Cathy (Swanchara) Wang....

Jul 26, 2010

Leon F. Miller, died July 26, 2010, at the age of 80. Born in Fowler, on May 22, 1930, the son of Ferdinand and Rose (Heiler) Miller. Leon served with the U.S. Army, he retired from General Motors where he was in Skilled Trades, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Red and...

Jul 24, 2010

Gary "Moose" Boettger died peacefully on July 23, 2010, at the age of 66. He was born in St. Johns, Michigan, October 10, 1943 the son of Donald and Margaret (Rademacher) Boettger. Gary married Cheryl Ryan on September 5, 1986 and she survives him. Gary was an avid outdoorsman and had a life long love of hunting and fishing....

Jul 21, 2010

Rhea V. Webb, age 99, of Henderson, Michigan died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Welcome Home Assisted Living, in Elsie, Michigan. Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Herb Wheelock will officiate. Rhea was born in Jones, Michigan on December 22, 1910, the daughter of Jay and Willow (Pound)...

Jul 21, 2010

Marbeth G. Hynes, age 86, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf officiating. Burial of cremated remains with take place at Lowe Cemetery at a later date. Marbeth...

Jul 20, 2010

Warren Lee Graham, age 86, of Roscommon, MI died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Brian's House in Davison, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in...

Jul 20, 2010

Wellington Edward "Bill" Donahue, age 92, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso. Funeral Services will be held at the First Congregational Church UCC, Owosso, MI on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. James Eaton will officiate. Burial will follow at Easton Cemetery, New Haven Township, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jul 20, 2010

Douglas Alan Warner, age 57, of Laingsburg, MI passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. Chaplain Beverly Adcock will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jul 20, 2010

Jeffrey Lynn Kildea, age 53, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Chaplain Beverly Adcock will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday July 22, 2010 from...

Jul 17, 2010

Marvin R. Prikasky, age 77, of Alma, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home. He was born on August 3, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Martin and Bernice (Coleman) Prikasky. Marvin grew up in the Detroit area, served 4A½ years in the U.S. Navy where he met his wife, Lucie E. Brown. They were married on January...

Jul 16, 2010

Ronald Lee Ray, age 53, of Owosso, MI formerly of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at his home. There will be no services held at this time. Ronald was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 1, 1956, the son of Robert and Marian (Burch) Ray. He attended Western University of Kalamazoo. Online condolences can be sent to...

Jul 16, 2010

Brian Bierstetel, died on July 14, 2010, at the age of 40. Born in Carson City on June 20, 1970, the son of Robert and Susan (Simon) Bierstetel. Brian was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was also a Special Olympics participant.

Brian is survived by his parents, Robert and Susan Bierstetel, sister, Lisa...

Jul 13, 2010

Dannielle Jo Wolfe, age 41, of Owosso, Michigan passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Deanna Shaw will officiate. Dannielle Jo was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 28, 1969, the daughter of...

Jul 11, 2010

Claretta Marie "Clare" Rogers, age 67, of Morrice, MI passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Perry, MI on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Randall Johnson will officiate. Claretta was born in Owosso, Michigan on March 31, 1943, the daughter of Herbert...

Jul 10, 2010

Harold Lynn Putnam, age 81, of Ithaca, MI left this life to be reunited with his wife on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at New Haven United Brethren Church on Tuesday, July 13th at 10:00 A.M. Pastor Rex Webb will officiate. The family will...

Jul 8, 2010

Vesta Jean Sherman, age 81, of Grand Island, Florida and formerly of North Star, Michigan died Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at her daughters residence in Battle Creek, MI. Funeral Services will be held, at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel on Tuesday, July 13th at 11:00 A.M. Mr. Keith Wise will officiate and burial will take place at North Star...

Jul 5, 2010

Doris M. (Pickering) Darling, age 86, of Ovid, MI passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, July 4th, after a long journey through Alzheimer's. Doris was a vibrant resident of Ovid for nearly 65 years and an active member of the community, serving her church (United Methodist), service organizations (Acme Society) and the village library for many years.

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Jul 5, 2010

John Adam Czachowrski age 85, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at his home in Lansing with his two children by his side. John was born in Bridgeville, MI. on March 1, 1925. John lived in the Colony as a young boy before moving to Elsie, where his parents bought a farm. John grew up there working on his...