Obituaries

March 21, 2012

Mary E. Schafer, age 92, died on March 21, 2012. She was born November 22, 1919 in Westphalia, Michigan, the daughter of Albert and Pauline (Fedewa) Thelen. On February 5, 1946, she married Norbert Schafer in Westphalia and he preceded her in death on July 28, 2001. Mary was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler....

March 20, 2012

February 4, 1929 - March 20, 2012

Herbert Gerald "Cookie" Cook, 83, of Ithaca, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Rosewood AFC with his family at his side.

Cookie was born February 4th, 1929 in Gratiot County, the son of Willard and Orpha (Easlick) Cook.  He was a graduate of Fulton High School.  ...

March 20, 2012

Barbara Ann Henry, age 66, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church, Ovid, MI on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tim Dickenson officiating. Barbara was born in Owosso, Michigan on September 27, 1945, the daughter of Christhop and Irene G. (Stull)...

March 19, 2012

Winnifred E. "Winnie" Stewart died, Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the age of 86. Born January 11, 1926 in St. Johns, the daughter of Carl and Inez (Sowle) Schulze. Winnie married Jack Carroll Elliott on January 25, 1945 and after their divorce she married Wilbur Stewart, July 2, 1949. Wilbur preceded her in death on January 9, 2002. Winnie...

March 17, 2012

Mearl Ione Kindel, age 96, of Elsie, MI died Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at Grace Haven Assisted Living in St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church Ashley, MI on Wednesday, March 21st at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Jerry Drummond will officiate. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery North Star, MI. Visitation will...

March 17, 2012

Raymond L. Kindig, age 89, of Owosso, MI died March 17, 2012 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, Owosso, MI with Rev. Calvin Long officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 2-8 pm...

March 17, 2012

Dorothy Louise Rigoulot, age 88, of Brighton, CO, formerly of Owosso, MI, passed into her Lord's presence on Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Brighton, CO. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, MI. Burial is at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 PM...

March 17, 2012

Phyllis J. Rice, age 83, passed away on March 15, 2012 in St. Johns, Michigan. Phyllis was born in Clinton County, Michigan on April 7, 1928, the daughter of Elmer and Mable (Hulbert) Swagart and they preceded her in death. In October 1949, she married Robert G. Rice in St. Johns. He also preceded her in death on July...

March 16, 2012

Nancy Susan Hrabal, 69, of Breckenridge passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis with Father Jim Bessert, Father Thai Hung Nguyen and Deacon Al Oliver officiating. Visitation...

March 15, 2012

Marvin A. Miller, 89, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Born in Bengal Township, Michigan, July 14, 1922, the son of Arnold and Pauline (Wieber) Miller. He was a life-long dedicated self-employed farmer and retired technician for Select Sires. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Marvin married Julia F. Lewis, the love his life on April...

March 14, 2012

Gordon C. Piggott, Sr. died Wednesday March 14, 2012 at the age of 85. He was born March 21, 1926 in Fowler, MI, the son of William and Mae (Smith) Piggott. Gordon married Donna Fletcher on June 26, 1948 in Fowler, and she preceded him in death on December 27, 1979; and on December 7, 1998 Gordon married Frieda...

March 13, 2012

Howard “Wink” K. Rice, age 55, of Ithaca, died suddenly March 13, 2012, at his home.

Howard was born April 2, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Howard C. and Dorothy L. (Pence) Rice.  He was a long time member of A.B.A.T.E. and governor of the St. Louis Moose Lodge, where he was a volunteer.  He...

March 13, 2012

Mary Hudson Myers passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born in Ovid, MI on December 20, 1917, the daughter of Delos A. Myers and Edna Hudson. Mary had two brothers who preceded her in death. John "Jack" Myers was killed in a plane crash during WWII. George H. Myers died in...

March 13, 2012

Lucille M. Lamrouex, age 91, passed away Tuesday March 13, 2012 at Sparrow St. Lawrence Hospice, Lansing, MI. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 11:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Ridge Road Cemetery, Oakley, MI. Lucille was born August 22, 1920...

March 12, 2012

Joyce M. Beebee died Wednesday March 7, 2012 at the age of 69. Born April 16, 1942 she was the daughter of Robert and Milda (Marr) Beebee.

Joyce is survived by her brother, Roger (Judy) Beebee, niece, Annette (Michael); nephews, Michael (Kristin) Beebee, Jason (Tricia) Beebee, Kevin Beebee, as well as 7 grand nieces and nephews. She...

March 9, 2012

Donald Richard Wood died March 8, 2012. Born on April 30, 1915 to Clinton and Myrtle Wood, Don was a lifelong resident of Pewamo. He married Mary Ann Cook, his high school classmate, on June 7, 1938. Married nearly 69 years, they were the longest married couple in Pewamo's history.

There were six children: Patricia "Pat" Wood,...

March 9, 2012

Leona Theresa Stewart, age 87, of Owosso, MI passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Leona was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 23, 1924, the daughter of Guido and Elizabeth (Acker) Caverson. On September 1, 1945 Leona married Dale Stewart in Owosso and were happily married for...

March 9, 2012

Peggy Jane Strpko, age 78, of Ashley, MI passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Tom Bradley will officiate. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation...

March 8, 2012

Pauline A. Twomley, age 95 passed away Thursday morning, March 8, 2012 at Memorial Healthcare Owosso, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 12, 2012 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Owosso, Michigan with Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Smith Family Funeral...

March 8, 2012

Gordon Dean Bogart, age 56, of Edmore, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous fight with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at New Beginnings Christian Family Fellowship in Six Lakes on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM with Pastors Tim Eldred and Dick Eldred...