Obituaries

May 1, 2012

James T. Spade, Sr. passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on May 1, 2012, at the age of 77. Born September 29, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of George and Kadeilia (Demond) Spade. James married Clara Ross on December 12, 1958, in Lansing. Clara preceded him in death on October 6, 2006.

April 30, 2012

Bruce Eugene Bebow, age 66, of Alma, Michigan died Monday, April 30, 2012 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. Bruce was born in Alma, Michigan on June 30, 1945, the son of Everett James and Maxine (Bringardner) Bebow. He graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1963. On July 26, 1980 he married Donna Marie Darcy in...

April 30, 2012

Carlyle E. "Bud" Barnes, age 78, of St. Johns, Michigan died Monday, April 30, 2012 at his home. A Meal and Celebration of Bud's Life will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Knights of Columbus Hall 1108 N. US-27, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 2-8 P.M. with...

April 30, 2012

Ruth Woodruff, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the age of 66. Born July 4, 1945 in Muir, MI, she was the daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Guild) Harrington. Ruth retired from Ovid-Elsie High School where she was a cafeteria cook. She was a member of the First Church of God in Owosso as well as a member...

April 30, 2012

Elon Jack "E.J." Potter, age 71, of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Gratiot County, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Tom Huff officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012...

April 29, 2012

Charles Schuyler Brothers, age 74, of Owosso, MI passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso. Funeral Services will be held at the Owosso Church of God on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Edward Schweikert will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 1, 2012 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8...

April 26, 2012

Elizabeth May Donahoe, age 101, of Ithaca, Michigan died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's the Apostle Catholic Church Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 12:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Jules Spleet officiating. Burial will take place at the Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca,...

April 24, 2012

Doris Jean (Page) Wieber, age 82, passed away March 27, 2012 in DeWitt, Michigan. She was born September 17, 1929 in Elsie, Michigan the daughter of Avelyn and Mary (Mendenhall) Page. She married Herbert Wieber on December 1, 1962 in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2004. Doris was a member of St. Joseph...

April 22, 2012

Clifford G. “Buster” Flegel, age 97, of Ithaca died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Warwick Living Center in Alma.

Clifford was born March 14, 1915 in Hamilton Township to Ellis and Mabel (Greer) Flegel. He married Nellie Peck June 1, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She preceded him in death June 17, 2011. Clifford was a veteran...

April 20, 2012

Freddie Mae Chaney, age 77, of Ithaca died Friday, April 20, 2012 at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca.

Freddie was born May 1, 1934 to Fred and Emma Angeline (Quidort) Smith in Ithaca. She married Francis “Bud” Chaney September 6, 1963. Bud preceded her in death January 7, 1988. Freddie and Bud managed the Ithaca Bowling Alley for...

April 18, 2012

Christopher Lee Fruchey, age 58, of Elsie, MI died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Marcel Portelli officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on...

April 18, 2012

Georgianna V. Underhill was born February 22, 1920 in Ovid Township, Michigan, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2012. She was the daughter of James and Anna (Parker) Morehouse. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Ovid, and served as their Treasurer. She worked at Clinton Memorial Hospital as a...

April 16, 2012

Margery Jean Bebow, age 75, of St. Louis, MI passed away Monday, April 16th, 2012 at Mid Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alma, MI on Thursday, April 19th at 11:00 A.M. Pastor John Eich will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI. Visitation will...

April 14, 2012

Bernice A. Mitchell, age 80, of Bluffton, South Carolina, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend was relieved of her earthly suffering on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Caroline Coastal Hospital, Hardyville, North Carolina. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Following private internment...

April 12, 2012

Vera H. Banks, age 90, died April 12, 2012, at McVeigh’s AFC in Ithaca.

Vera was born September 26, 1921 in Riverdale, the 5th of 6 children born to Floyd and Edna (Parks) Archambault.  She married Wayne Banks on September 5,1940.  He preceded her in death on October 29,1994.  She worked several years at JJ Newberry’s in...

April 12, 2012

Hollis B. "Pat" Patterson, died Tuesday, April 12, 2012 at the age of 94. He was born July 14, 1917, in Vermontville, MI. The son of Jesse and L. Estella (Ballou) Patterson. Pat married Doris Arlene Raidel on December 26, 1937 in Indiana. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2006.

Pat is survived by his...

April 11, 2012

Rose May Hollenbeck, age 86, of Durand, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center, Durand, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Deacon Gary Edington officiating. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Chesaning, Michigan. Rose...

April 9, 2012

Clifford Orville Romesburg, age 87, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Clifford was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 16, 1925, the son of Clifford Benjamin and Lela (Priest) Romesburg. He served in the United...

April 9, 2012

Mark M. Stambersky, 37, died unexpectedly in a car accident on Sunday April 8, 2012. He was born on June 17, 1974, in Owosso, Michigan. He was the son of Michael Stambersky and Karen Haring. Mark was an avid hunter, fisherman and a HUGE Red Wings fan.

Mark is survived by his parents, Karen (Jeff) Haring, Michael...

April 9, 2012

Orville W. Devereaux, age 88, died April 8, 2012. He was born in Clinton County on February 5, 1924, the son of Ward and Lilas (Case) Devereaux. He married Virginia Brewbaker on May 27, 1945 and she survives him. Orville retired from the Public School System in Van Buren, Ohio as Maintenance Supervisor.

Also surviving are children,...