Obituaries

October 4, 2012

Dorothea L. Sanger, age 91, of Wheeler, MI passed away on October 4, 2012 at Hearts Content Adult Foster Care Home in Breckenridge, MI. Funeral Services will be at Wheeler Free Methodist Church, Wheeler, MI on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Amy Thompson officiating. Burial will take place at Wheeler Township Cemetery, Wheeler, MI. Visitation will...

October 3, 2012

Nicholas D. Hirsch, 37, passed away in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Born March 27, 1975, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Nicholas G. Hirsch and Catherine Widmer. Nick is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Borum) Hirsch, whom he married on November 25, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nick is also survived...

October 2, 2012

Dennis Lee Bartlett, age 45, of Blanchard, MI died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at his home with his family at his side after his brave battle with lung cancer. Funeral Services will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, Edmore, MI on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Michael Riegler and Rev. Jim Houseman officiating. Burial will...

October 1, 2012

Dorothy Sophia Morton, age 87, of Owosso, Michigan passed away Monday October 1, 2012 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with Deacon Gary Edington officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday prior to the service from 10:00 A.M. until...

September 30, 2012

Richard L. Herron, age 83, of New Port Richey, Fl., died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 30, 2012, in Lakeland, Florida.

Richard was born October 21, 1928, in Emerson Township, Ithaca, Michigan, the son of Leo S. and Pearl (Sanders) Herron.  He graduated from high school in Ionia and began working for GM, from which...

September 29, 2012

Tyara N. Devereaux-Korbel, age 39, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 in San Diego, California. Tyara was born July 1, 1973 the daughter of Lance (Laura) Devereaux and Rebecca Pavalock in St. Johns. She married Alvin "AJ" Korbel, Jr. in Grand Ledge on June 9, 2006 and he survives her. Tyara was a wonderful wife, loving daughter and caring...

September 29, 2012

Nancy Patterson 80, of Ithaca, passed away on Wednesday, September 19th surrounded by her family in Ithaca.  Nancy was born April 11, 1932 in Ithaca to C. Donald and Helen (Russell) Barden.  She married Forrest M Bowen in 1950 they had five children and divorced in 1966. She then married Charles O Patterson in January 2010. Nancy drove school bus...

September 28, 2012

Ada Marie Dennis, age 94, of Corunna, MI died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Corunna United Methodist Church, Corunna, MI on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. David R. Strobe officiating. Ada Marie was born in New Athens, Ohio on March 9, 1918, the daughter of...

September 25, 2012

Alma Jewel Walker age 94 of Ithaca, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Minister Gary Miller, nephew, of Homeworth, Ohio, officiating. Burial will take place at Hayes Road Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

September 24, 2012

Charlotte June (Holzhausen) Ellerbrock, age 92, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, Michigan on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. David R. Strobe will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso,...

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,...