Obituaries

July 21, 2012

Linda L.Cox, age 59, of Alma, formerly of Ithaca, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant, departing this life after having cancer since early 2011.

Linda was born in St. Johns on August 19, 1952, the daughter of Virgil and Helen (Stahl) Olson.  Her childhood was spent in Laingsburg and St. Johns, and...

July 19, 2012

Louise P. O'Toole, died on July 19, 2012 at the age of 77. She was born on September 23, 1934, in Ovid, the daughter of James and Mary (Roddy) O'Toole. Louise collected cat figurines, played bingo, enjoyed her pet birds and loved her nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Owosso.

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July 18, 2012

Diana J. "Dee" Earick, age 74, of Owosso, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center, Durand, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Bethel Evangelical Free Church, 1564 N. Hickory Road, Owosso, MI, on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Dean Rhine officiating. Visiting with family and friends will...

July 18, 2012

Gertrude Louise "Trudie" (Laperriere) Elliott, age 76, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012 from...

July 17, 2012

LaVern Bert Pearsall, age 91, of St. Johns, Michigan formerly of Owosso, Michigan died July 17, 2012. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 23, 2012 at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel, St. Johns, MI. Rev. David Maltzan will officiate. Burial will take place at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, MI with Rev. Edward Sweard officiating. The...

July 16, 2012

Donald Harry George, age 62, of Owosso, MI died Monday, July 16, 2012 at his home. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Donald was born in Owosso, Michigan on March 27, 1950, the son of Donald and Edna (Mattai) George. Don graduated from Owosso High School with the class of 1968. He had worked for Simplicity...

July 15, 2012

George Savage Keenan, age 81, of Bancroft, MI passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at House of Prayer, 9440 East Old M-78, Haslett, Michigan 48840, on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Dave Cokonougher officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 18, 2012 from 2-8 P.M. with family...

July 14, 2012

Nancy Ann Litwiller was born to Howard and Rhoda Ann (Schlinz) Deyarmond on February 6, 1950, in Foley Alabama.  She peacefully passed away on July 14, 2012, with her husband John by her side.

Due to her father’s occupation as a road construction supervisor, her childhood was spent at various locations in Michigan.  At the age of...

July 13, 2012

Erma Fay Bearden, age 76, of Alma, MI died Friday, July 13, 2012 at The Laurels of Carson City, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Rex Albring officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton Township Cemetery in Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

July 13, 2012

Susan Rae Simpson, age 59, of Henderson, MI passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, Owosso, MI on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Calvin Long & Rev. Robert Tibbits officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Rush Township, MI. Visitation...

July 12, 2012

Josefita Alaniz Garcia, age 95, of Sinton, TX and formerly of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Trisun Care Center, Sinton, TX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church Owosso, MI on Wednesday, July 18th at 10:30 A.M. Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Paul...

July 11, 2012

Vernon Wood went to be with his Lord and Savior, July 10, 2012 at the age of 80. Born on September 5, 1931 in St. Louis, MI. He was the son of James and Gladys (Curtice) Wood. Vernon married Faith (Coe) Wood on November 7, 1953 in Holt, MI and she survives him.

Vernon is also survived...

July 9, 2012

Margaret "Marge" E. Schomisch, age 89, passed away on July 9, 2012 at her home in Fowler, Michigan. Marge was born in Roanoke, Virginia on June 12, 1923, the daughter of Frederick and Estelle (Walters) Swann. She married Ronald J. Schomisch on October 15, 1942 and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2010. They enjoyed being members...

July 9, 2012

Cheryl Lynn "Della" Aldridge, age 57, of Alma, MI went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Doig Chapel at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor George Ayoub officiating. Cheryl was born in Saginaw, Michigan on...

July 8, 2012

Vlasta V. Loynes, age 87, of Flint, MI and formerly of Owosso passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Heartland Fostrian Nursing & Rehab Center, Flushing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 10, 2012 from 12-8...

July 7, 2012

Jeffrey M. Trune passed away, July 7, 2012 at the age of 24. He was born on June 7, 1988 in Lapeer, Michigan. He was the son of John Trune and Loretta (Bridenbaugh) Winsor. Jeffrey was a very active member of the Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

July 5, 2012

Sharon L. Carman, age 59, of North Star, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her home in North Star, with her family at her side.

Sharon was born October 1, 1952, in St. Johns, the daughter of Herbert and Marie (Burlingame) Goodhall.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1970.  On June 27, 1970, she married Rodger...

July 5, 2012

Stephen J. Schrauben, age 16, passed away on July 4, 2012 in Houghton Lake, Michigan. Stephen was born on December 27, 1995, the son of Gary and Margaret (Bozung) Schrauben. Stephen loved his family and helping people. He loved football, basketball, track, hunting and fishing. He tried never to hurt anyone, but always to help them heal.

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July 3, 2012

Ruth Ann Sherman, age 73, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Tuesday morning, July 3, 2012 at her home. A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI on Friday July 6, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister,...

July 3, 2012

Alfred F. Bertram passed away, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the age of 99. Born April 3, 1913, in Fowler, Michigan. He was the son of Arnold and Theresa (Fink) Bertram. He was a farmer until retirement at the age of 80. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid golfer. Alfred married Mary Werner on August 12, 1936 and...