Obituaries

December 23, 2011

David Andrew Grant, age 18, of Ovid, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. David was born on January 26, 1993 to Michelle Robinson and Terry Grant. He was a 2011 Ovid-Elsie graduate who lettered in and enjoyed both tennis and bowling.

David worked and excelled in the family business, Bill Robinson Tree Service, as...

December 21, 2011

Lena R. Sherman, age 90, of Corunna, MI passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. A Graveside Service will be held at Fremont Cemetery, Bancroft, MI on Monday, December 26, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Ray A. Strawser II officiating. Lena was born in Bancroft, Michigan on March 18, 1921, the daughter of James and...

December 20, 2011

Esther Marie Robins, age 54, of Harrison, MI died Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Clare, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy will officiate. Burial will take place at Lowe Cemetery, Clinton County, MI....

December 19, 2011

R. G. "Dick" Fenner, age 88, of Jackson, Michigan died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center, Jackson, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held on...

December 19, 2011

Leona Agnes Hessock, age 71, of Bancroft, MI passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. with Deacon Gary Edington officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday prior to the service from 11:00-2:00 P.M. at...

December 18, 2011

Margaret L. Niblock, age 88, of Haslett, MI formerly of Howell, MI passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. There will be no services. Interment will be in Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, MI. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel , Owosso, MI. Read Margaret Niblock's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

December 18, 2011

Martha L. Falk of St. Johns, formerly of Fowler, died December 17, 2011 at the age of 92. Born March 8, 1919 in Bengal Township to Fred and Mary (Martin) Rowell, Sr. and lived near Fowler until 1996 when she moved to St. Johns. Martha was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide in Fowler....

December 16, 2011

Russell E. Johnson, age 65, passed away on December 15, 2011. He was born on March 31, 1946, in Bingham Twp., the son of Guy and Mardell (Claypool) Johnson. He was the owner of Cherry Blossom Manor. Russ married Sharon Bratton on Sept. 27, 1986, and she survives him.

Also surviving are children, Jennifer Garrod, Scott (Melva)...

December 15, 2011

Edward L. "Ferd" Schafer, 84, died, December 14, 2011. Born on January 18, 1927 in Fowler Michigan. He was the son of Edward and Laura (Goerge) Schafer. Ferd Served in Germany and Korea and retired from G.M. in 1984.

Ferd is survived by his brothers, Michael (Irene) Schafer, John Schafer, Jerome (Connie) Schafer, sisters, Agnes Schafer, Theresa...

December 15, 2011

Mary Allene Graham, age 60, of Ithaca, MI passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Barry Palmer leading the service. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 A.M....

December 14, 2011

Kristie M. Lacina, passed away December 13, 2011, at the age of 28, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born, March 2, 1983 in Owosso, MI. The daughter of Robert and Catherine (Dumond) Lacina.

Kristie is survived by her parents, Kathy and Bob Lacina of Ovid, sister, Jamie Lacina of Dewitt, FiancAC., Kyle Gregory, step-son,...

December 13, 2011

Stephney Vera Alice Canute, age 62, of Owosso, MI died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 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, December 17, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. John Walworth officiating. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI. Visitation...

December 13, 2011

Geraldine E. "Jerry" Carter, age 89, of Elsie, Michigan died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 surrounded by her family at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Edwin Snook officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be...

December 12, 2011

Lois Louise Nevins Shaw, age 90, of Ithaca, died Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Warwick Living Center in Alma. Louise was born on October 5, 1921 in Emerson Township, Breckenridge, the daughter of William and Anna (Rolixman) Kuse. She married Clayton Nevins on July 30, 1938 in the Wheeler Methodist parsonage. They were members of the Ithaca United...

December 11, 2011

Lucille Frances Lawrence, age 78, passed away on December 9, 2011. She was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on March 17, 1933, the daughter of Alfred and Olive (Palmer) DeHart. Lucille settled in Ovid in 1979 and married Millard Lawrence on May 30, 1980 and he survives her. Lucille found many pleasures in life. She loved her family, nature,...

December 11, 2011

Lisa A. Rice-Conklin, age 43, was born in Lansing, MI on January 21, 1968, the daughter of Phillip and Rose (Corner) Rice, loving mother, sister, spouse and dear friend. On December 9, 2011 Lisa overcame (We don't feel like she lost) her four year courageous battle with breast cancer. She arrived on the wings of angels to be greeted...

December 11, 2011

Carole S. Schmidtman, age 65, of St. Johns, MI passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011. Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, 2057 N. Lansing Street, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Brian Sheen officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 6:00-8:00...

December 11, 2011

Nancy M. Rudy died Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Charlotte at the age of 73. Nancy was born in Pellston, Michigan on April 14, 1938, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Greenier) Wilson. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Nancy loved to spend time with her family, her cat, Muffin, play cards and bingo, she also...

December 9, 2011

Paulette Christine Porubsky, age 62, of Bannister, MI passed away Friday, December 9th, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Wednesday, December 14th at 11:00 A.M. , Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday...

December 9, 2011

Paulette Christine Porubsky, age 62, of Bannister, MI passed away Friday, December 9th, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Wednesday, December 14th at 11:00 A.M. , Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday...