Obituaries

Oct 26, 2009

Noel Francis Wilson, age 81, of St. Louis, MI died Monday, October 26, 2009 at his home. Noel was born in Sturgis, KY on July 7, 1928, the son of Harry and Fatima (Straker) Wilson. He graduated from Sturgis High School in Kentucky. He earned his Masters Degree in Education from Central Michigan University. Noel married Sally Barten on June...

Oct 26, 2009

Beatrice A. Underwood, age 94, of East Lansing, MI died Monday, October 26, 2009 at Whitehills Health Care Center in East Lansing. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Richard H. Boyd will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis,...

Oct 22, 2009

Arturo Leal Gonzalez, age 62, of Corunna, MI passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at his home. A Memorial Service in Arturo's honor will be held at his home on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. Arturo was born in New Braunfels, Texas on April 7, 1947, the son of Jose and Maria (Leal) Gonzalez. He lived...

Oct 21, 2009

Stefana Miklovic, age 92, of St. Johns, MI formerly of Caro, MI passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Grace Haven Assisted Living Center of St. Johns, MI. Stefana was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on January 21, 1917, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Pelica. Stefana resided most of her life in Caro, Michigan. Stefana married William Miklovic on May...

Oct 21, 2009

Henry Garrett Eaton, age 84, of St. Louis, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Jeff Eckman will officiate. Burial will take place at Jasper Township Cemetery in Midland County, MI. Visitation will be...

Oct 20, 2009

David Perrin Walling, age 60, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Cayle Beagle officiating. David was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 31, 1949, the son of Robert Perrin and Letha Jean (Ambrook) Walling. He...

Oct 20, 2009

Gladys Mitchell, age 78, of St. Louis, MI died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Nancy Casey Fulton will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma. Visitation will be held...

Oct 19, 2009

Helen J. (Pewoski) Michaud was called home to be with her Lord and beloved sons, October 19, 2009 at the age of 86. Born in Lansing, MI, July 23, 1923, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Senakovich) Suchek. Helen held many different jobs through out her life but she enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother the most. She...

Oct 17, 2009

Leona Mae Baker, age 92, of Elsie, Michigan died Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan. Visitation will be Sunday 4-8 p.m. and Monday 2-8 P.M with family present 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie chapel at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Edwin Snook will officiate...

Oct 17, 2009

Muriel L. Benson, age 97, of Alma passed away on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at Warwick Living Center in Alma. A Graveside Service will be held at Mt.Pleasant Memorial Gardens on Monday, October 19th at 2:30 PM. Muriel was born in Newton, MA on May 11, 1912, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Noonan) Langell. She graduated from Newton High...

Oct 17, 2009

Alice May Griffin, age 65, of Ithaca, MI passed away Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI. on Wednesday, October 21st at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Clare Huyck will officiate. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery Eureka, MI. Visitation will be...

Oct 16, 2009

Gerald E. Rhynard was born, July 6, 1919 in Bannister, the son of Ezra and May (Davis) Rhynard. He retired from Federal Mogul in August of 1981 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gerald married Mary Louise Martin on June 8, 1944 and she survives him.

Also surviving are son, Dale Rhynard, brothers, Baisel...

Oct 15, 2009

H. Robinette "Robin" Rice, age 78, of Flint, MI died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Woodside Church, Flint MI. Rev. Dr. Deborah Kohler will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Robin was born in...

Oct 14, 2009

Kirk "Buck" Thomas Brooks, age 52, of Roscommon, MI formerly of Corunna, MI. passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel, Corunna, MI on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 1:00 P.M., Pastor Russell Merrill will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from...

Oct 14, 2009

Gary Louis Klein passed away October 14, 2009 at the age of 51. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 8, 1958, the son of Louis and Louise (Pline) Klein. Gary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic parish in Westphalia and the Knights of Columbus, Westphalia Council #2890.

He is survived by his sisters, Carol...

Oct 11, 2009

Christine Lynn Reid, age 48, of Owosso, MI passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel, Corunna, MI on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 6:00 P.M., Rev. David R. Strobe will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 4-6 P.M....

Oct 10, 2009

Joan S. Woodruff, Sister in Christ, left this world to be with her Savior at the age of 63 Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Bethany Bible Baptist Church, Morrice Michigan on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Tom Goupil will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October...

Oct 10, 2009

Ann Chapman, 91, died October 3, 2009. Ann was born October 10, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Ona (Osura) Dezulski. She married Ralph Chapman on March 18, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1979. Ann worked most of her life as a Clerical Assistant for the State of...

Oct 9, 2009

Donald D. Allen, age 81, of rural Maple Rapids died Friday, October 9, 2009. Born May 5, 1928 to Dr. Dee and Mary (Ostrom) Allen, Don spent most of his life in the Maple Rapids area. He served in the US Air Force and worked as an Operating Engineer in the construction industry until his retirement. Don was a...

Oct 8, 2009

Cullen Arnold Webb, age 89, of Wheeler, MI died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at his home with his wife and children by his side. Funeral Services will be held at Breckenridge United Methodist Church on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Rick Webb and Pastor Rex Webb officiating. Burial will take place at Lafayette Township Cemetery. Visitation...