Obituaries

Feb 2, 2012

Opal Bernice (Kosht) Parker, age 92 yrs., of Ovid, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Opal was born sixth out of seven children to Lewis and Mable (Longcor) Kosht on May 6, 1919, on the family farm. She went to the country school and then graduated from Ovid High School in 1937.

On December 31, 1938,...

Jan 30, 2012

Evelyn L. Thelen passed away, January 30, 2012, at the age of 78. She was born on July 30, 1933 in Fowler, Michigan. The daughter of William and Leona (Wieber) Snyder. Evelyn married Stanley R. Thelen on January 21, 1953 and survives her. Evelyn was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and served as a past regent...

Jan 29, 2012

Ronald Edward "Ron" Dennison, age 86, of Ovid, MI died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held at Grace Bible Church, Owosso, MI, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Roger Rose officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be...

Jan 28, 2012

Joseph Bernard "Bernie" Yott, age 88, of Corunna, MI died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Ray A. Strawser II officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jan 28, 2012

Tracie Rayelle Fowler Cary, age 38, of Indian River, Michigan died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Indian River, MI. In celebration of Tracie's life, a memorial open house will be held at the InBetween Restaurant in Indian River on the afternoon of Saturday February 11, 2012 from 3-7 PM. Private internment for family and friends will take place at a...

Jan 27, 2012

William G. Brewer, age 85, of Rosebush, MI, formerly of St. Louis, MI died Friday, January 27th, 2012 in Clare County, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, February 1st at 11:00 A.M. Entombment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held...

Jan 27, 2012

Connie Marie Varco, age 47, of Corunna, MI passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Ray A. Strawser II will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will...

Jan 26, 2012

Joyce E. Rennells, 81 years, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with our Lord on January 25, 2012. Born April 8, 1930 to Edward and Lucille (Ladd) Parker. Joyce was a devoted Baptist all her life. She retired as director of the Thompson Home Public Library of Ithaca. She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 25, 2012

Romana B. Medina passed away, January 23, 2012 at the age of 88. Born August 9, 1923, in Pearsal, Texas. The daughter of Gregorio and Luisa (Reyes) Barajas. Romana married Natividad Medina Sr. on November 15, 1945, in St. Johns. Natividad preceded her in death on November 8, 1993.

Romana is survived by her son, Cesar (Judy)...

Jan 25, 2012

Harold Cletus Wirtz, age 84, of Henderson, MI passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Brittany Manor Midland, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Herb Wheelock will officiate. Visiting with family and friends will be on Tuesday one hour prior to...

Jan 23, 2012

Jenny Marie Cavender, age 39, of Bryant Arkansas formerly of Elsie, MI died Monday, January 23, 2012 in Arkansas. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Dickenson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

Jan 23, 2012

Stanley Joseph Fox, 87, of Fowler, passed away January 22, 2012 at Sparrow St. Lawrence Hospice Center, after a 4 month fight with cancer. Stanley was born January 20, 1925 in Pewamo, Michigan. He was the son of Joseph and Ida (Spitzley) Fox. He graduated from Pewamo High School in 1943. After his graduation he entered military service with...

Jan 22, 2012

Margaret Ruth (Stearns) Sturton, age 91, of Riverdale, Michigan died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Laurels of Carson City. There will be no services. Margaret was born on January 27, 1920, the daughter of John and Clara (Smith) Brand. She graduated from Central Montcalm High School and attended college for her teaching degree. Margaret taught school for a short time....

Jan 22, 2012

Leroy W. Albrecht, age 86, of St. Johns, Michigan Died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Laurels of Fulton, Gratiot County, Michigan. There will be no services. Leroy was born in Roseville, Michigan on October 24, 1925, the son of Frederick and Ida (Dargel) Albrecht. He was the husband of Lorraine R. Albrecht. He was a teacher. He is survived by...

Jan 22, 2012

Annabelle Turner, age 93, of Corunna formerly of Owosso, MI passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Kenneth Herbruck will officiate. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI....

Jan 19, 2012

Candalee Rathbun, age 65, of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at her home. In recent years Candy had struggled with health challenges including dementia, heart issues and diabetes. The Lord finally called her home to peace. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Monday, January 23, 2012 at...

Jan 19, 2012

Donnee Lou Johnson, age 61, of Ovid, MI formerly of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan. There will be no services held. Donnee was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 26, 1950, the daughter of Donald L. and Wilma Elberta (Hulbert) Tinklepaugh. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is...

Jan 17, 2012

Esther E. Chaffee, age 85, of Ovid, Michigan died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Bortz Healthcare in Rose City, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at United Church of Ovid on February 11, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Burial has taken place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, Michigan. Esther was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 9, 1926, the...

Jan 17, 2012

Hilda Eileen Myers, died on January 16, 2012, at the age of 92. She was born January 30, 1919 in Middleton, the daughter of Vern and Leona Counseller. She was a Day Care provider and a Retail Clerk. She was preceded in death by husbands, Stephen Michalek and Allen Myers.

Surviving her are three daughters, Sandra K.(Bruce)...

Jan 16, 2012

Hope Rose "Hopie" Jones, age 6 days old, of Elsie, Michigan died Monday, January 16, 2012 at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will...