Obituaries

October 18, 2012

Piper Lohryn Gates passed into her Shepherd's arms October 17, 2012. She is the daughter of Branden and Marie Gates of DeWitt, Michigan.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 19, 2012 at Northpointe Community Church, 505 E. Webb Dr., DeWitt, Michigan with Pastor Tim Balogh officiating. Burial will follow at the DeWitt Cemetery.

October 16, 2012

Donna L. (Light) Williams, passed away at home, October 14, 2012, at the age of 84. Born September 20, 1928, in Greenbush Twp., Michigan. She was the daughter of John and Florence (Bailey) Ordway and lived most of her life in Clinton County. She worked as a nurse's aide and was a member of the D.A.V.- Flat River #106...

October 16, 2012

Wilma M. Housel, age 93, of Durand, MI died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center in Durand, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in...

October 15, 2012

Patricia Ann Humphrey, age 50, of Ithaca, died Monday, October 15, 2012, at her home in rural Ithaca.

Patricia was born in Alma on November 14, 1961, the daughter of Dorsey and Olga (Karowitcz) Humphrey.  She worked in food service at Gratiot community Hospital.  She enjoyed being outdoors and going fishing and traveling up north, horseback riding,...

October 15, 2012

Janet M. Martin, age 69, passed away October 14, 2012, Janet was born October 29, 1942 in Lebanon Township the daughter of John and Eleanor (Thelen) Goerge. Janet worked as an Accounting Clerk for Tri-County Electric from 1981-2000, and was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler.

She is survived by six children, Dennis...

October 14, 2012

Jean E. Crowley, age 90, passed away on October 13, 2012 in St. Johns, Michigan. Jean was born February 22, 1922 in Bingham Township, Michigan, the daughter of Harl and Helen (Ormes) Hunt. She was a current member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church and former member of Price United Methodist Church where she was active in many church activities....

October 10, 2012

Doris Jean Downing passed away on October 9, 2012 at the age of 86. Born January 6, 1926 in Carmi, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Lela (Creek) Kline. Doris married Ross Downing on April 22, 1945 in Lincoln, NE. He preceded her death on April 3, 2005.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Susan...

October 9, 2012

Loren Humm age 63 of Breckenridge, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Covenant Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Loren enjoyed life and in accordance with his wishes a "celebration of life" will be held at Breckenridge United Methodist Church on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dale Golden and Pastor Steve Gulick...

October 9, 2012

Rose Fabus, age 84, of Elsie, Michigan died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Marcel Portelli officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

October 8, 2012

Miggie Ann Hall, age 72, of St. Johns, Michigan died Monday, October 8, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Ministers Dan Cameron and Chuck Emmertt officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation...

October 8, 2012

Lawrence C. Floate, age 77, passed away on October 7, 2012 in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry was born October 23, 1934, the son of Clare and Maxine (Smith) Floate in Maple Rapids. He married Virgilene "Birdie" Coleman on March 8, 1953 in Maple Rapids and she survives him. He was a Mason with the Maple Rapids Masonic Lodge and served...

October 8, 2012

Derek James Hollis, age 30, passed away on October 7, 2012, following a motorcycle accident.

Derek is survived by his parents, Karen Hollis and Thomas (Rita) Hollis, four sisters, Ashlie Hollis, Renee (James) Terpening, Leslie (Brian) Stewart, Lindsay Rue, grandmother, JoAnne Myers, many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, as well as his best friends, Jake Hathaway and...

October 6, 2012

Charles "Chuck" A. DeSander, Sr., went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2012, at the age of 73. Born December 17, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the son of Emiel and Tracy (Felt) DeSander. Chuck was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of St. Johns, the U.A.W. Post #652 as well as the Clinton County...

October 5, 2012

Jeanne Vail Rand, of St. Johns, Michigan died Friday, October 5, 2012 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Hugh Banninga officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held 2:00-4:00 and...

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...