Obituaries

September 23, 2012

Traci Renae Boughner, age 40, of Westland, MI formerly of Maple Rapids, MI died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Oakwood Annapolis Hospital, Wayne, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Eureka Christian Church, Eureka, MI on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Keith Whipple officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon until the...

September 23, 2012

Robert Wayne St. George, St. Johns, MI formerly of Hewitt, TX, died peacefully Sunday, September 23, 2012 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 3:00-7:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, 2057 N. Lansing Street, St. Johns, MI. Robert was born in Chicago, IL on July 9, 1932, the son...

September 23, 2012

Leon G. Nurenberg, age 64, died September 22, 2012. Born in Westphalia, Michigan, November 23, 1947, son of Elmer and Esther (Lenneman) Nurenberg. Leon retired from Clinton County Road Commission after 24 years of service. Leon was an avid golfer, bicyclist, kayaker, card player, and lover of nature. Leon and wife Sara were very active in various outdoor conservation...

September 23, 2012

Annie A. Denman, age 87, of rural Ithaca, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Mid-Michigan Hospital in Alma.

Anna was born April 12, 1925, in Rosebush, the daughter of George O. and Velma (Holmes) Gyurnek.  She married Carl F. Denman, Sr. on August 11, 1946.  He preceded her in death on February 2, 1988.

Anna...

September 21, 2012

Loyd Ernest "Robbie" Roberson, age 90, of St. Louis, MI died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Loyd was born in Elwell, Michigan on February 24, 1922, the son of Clyde...

September 19, 2012

Troy Fred Vandergriff, age 84, of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Cremation has taken place. Troy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 4, 1928, the son of Rebus and Lorena (Bieler) Vandergriff. Troy retired from Consumer's. He enjoyed bingo, fishing and working on his house. He served in the U.S. Army...

September 19, 2012

Kenneth Thomas Gould, age 82 , of Robertsdale, AL formerly of Eaton Rapids, Michigan died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Alabama. Kenneth served in the National Guard and was retired from General Motors. He enjoyed the Robertsdale Senior Citizen's Group and their activities. Ken is survived by his wife Mary Ann Gould of Robertsdale, AL, daughter Patricia & Laird Osborn...

September 18, 2012

Richard A. Darmody, age 90, of Alma, MI died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel, St. Louis, MI, with Rev. Melanie Baker officiating. Burial will take place at Elm Hall Cemetery Elm Hall, Michigan. Visitation will be held...

September 17, 2012

Harold Richard McGuire, age 82, of Grand Haven, MI passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at North Ottawa Community Hospital, Grand Haven, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ray Paget officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI....

September 17, 2012

Pauline "Denny" Hill, age 86, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Owosso, MI on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday September 20, 2012 from 4-8 P.M. and Friday,...

September 17, 2012

Nona Jean Call, age 86, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Owosso, MI on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will...

September 16, 2012

Doris "LaVerne" Mason, age 63, of Corunna, MI passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at the Corunna United Methodist Church, Corunna, Michigan on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. David R. Strobe officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-2 P.M. prior to the service. Doris...

September 15, 2012

Edna M. Peak, age 82, of Alma, MI passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor John Robinson will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Visitation will be held Monday...

September 13, 2012

Patricia Jo Braman, age 57, of Ithaca, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at her home in North Star Township.

Patti was born February 17, 1955, in Carson City, the daughter of George and Margaret Jean (Shunk) Zamarron.  She married Kipp Braman in Ithaca on September 1, 1973.

Patti loved her family, and especially enjoyed spending...

September 13, 2012

Theodore R. "Ted" Perry, age 80, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Charles Krueger officiating. Burial will be at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September...

September 13, 2012

Barbara "Ruthie" Vining, age 83, of Ithaca, Michigan, died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Laurels of Fulton in Perrinton, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, Michigan on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 17,...

September 13, 2012

Roy Clingenpeel, of St. Louis, MI, was born on March 9, 1924 and went to be with his Lord on September 13, 2012. Roy passed away at his home with his wife, Betty, by his side, as she has been for the sixty-six years of marriage. Roy was born in Grand Blanc, MI and live most of his life in...

September 12, 2012

Violet L. Levey-Papenfuss, age 66 of Culver City, California formerly of Elsie, Michigan died September 12, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. A memorial service was held September 29, 2012 at Forest Lawn Mortuary, Glendale, California, where a celebration of her life took place. Violet was born December 2, 1945 in St. Johns, Michigan, the daughter of Dale and Elisabeth (Acre)...

September 11, 2012

Margaret Ann Wilson, age 75, of Corunna, Michigan passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday September 14, 2012 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4...

September 11, 2012

Michael Alan "Mike" Haas, age 57, of St. Louis, MI died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Mike's wishes were to be cremated with no service. Michael was born in Alma, Michigan on November 26, 1954, the son of Marvin and Thelma (Robbennolt) Haas. He married Charlotte Ann Steffenhagen on December 12, 2006....