Obituaries

October 15, 2011

Sister Mary Monica died peacefully on October 15, 2011, at the age of 86. She is survived by her brother, Harrison Wood, who lives in New Jersey. Sister entered the institute of the Religious Sisters of Mercy on September 24, 1977, and made profession of perpetual vows on April 27, 1982. For many years, Sister Mary Monica was the...

October 15, 2011

Margarette T. Ladd, age 90, of Saginaw, formerly of Ithaca, died Saturday, October 15, 2011, at her home. Margarette was born September 22, 1921, in Marion Springs, the daughter of Edward and Alivine (Keinitz) Morbitzer. She married Leon (Dick) Ladd on April 16, 1941 in Ithaca. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2001. Margarette was very active...

October 15, 2011

Elaine Hosler, age 86, of Hanover, PA, formerly of Owosso, Michigan died Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Hanover, PA. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Susan Kingsley officiating. Burial will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...

October 14, 2011

Laurina A. Thelen passed away October 13, 2011, at the age of 92. Born in Fowler on January 22, 1919, the daughter of Ferdinand and Caroline (Weber) Geller. She was a homemaker, a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Christian Womens Association. Laurina married Edwin J. Thelen on October 14, 1939 and he preceded her in death...

October 12, 2011

Mary Anne DeSander, age 54, of Vassar, MI passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will take place at Brant Cemetery Brant, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14,...

October 10, 2011

John Dunham passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the age of 57. Born January 7, 1954 in St. Johns, the son of Emerson and Jean (Bacon) Dunham. John married Pam (Chapko) on November 17, 1973 in Elsie, Michigan and she survives him.

In addition to his wife Pam, John is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Dunham,...

October 9, 2011

Wilma May Gingrich, age 79, of Elsie, Michigan, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery North Star, MI. Visitation will be held...

October 7, 2011

Ray Preece, age 87, of Owosso, MI passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Grand Rapids, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. James Eaton will officiate. Visiting with his family will be one hour prior...

October 7, 2011

Julia R. Paksi, age 91, of Ashley, Michigan died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Carson City Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Edwin Snook officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 4-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie...

October 6, 2011

Patrick James Kazen, age 61, of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Visitation with his family & friends will be held on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel, Corunna, MI. Patrick was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 2, 1950, the son of...

October 5, 2011

On Wednesday October 5th 2011, Velma Warren-Webber, age 97, of Alma, Michigan, went to sit at the feet of Jesus. The eldest daughter of Asa and Martha Aldrich Nafe, Velma was born in Ithaca, MI on July 9th, 1914. On April 1st 1934, she was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Warren, who passed June 6th, 1984. In 1985,...

October 5, 2011

Katherine Kelley, was called home to be with the Lord, October 5, 2011, at the age of 84. Born October 20, 1926, in Fowler, Michigan. The daughter of Julian and Clara (Dalton) Perrien. She was an active member of the United Church of Ovid. Katherine was devoted to her family, loved flowers, gardening and was a wonderful cook.

October 3, 2011

Chrystal D. Hansen, age 95, of Edmore, MI died Monday, October 3, 2011 at the home of her grandson and caretaker Melanie and Doug Bartlett where she had resided for the past four years. Funeral Services will be held at Edmore Faith United Methodist Church on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. with Fred Plath and Rev. Mike Riegler...

October 3, 2011

Agnes Marie White, age 88, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. David R. Strobe officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be...

October 2, 2011

Matthew James "The Wall" Weber, age 35, of Elsie, MI passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI, on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Mona Dye officiating. Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, Clinton County, MI. Visitation will be...

October 2, 2011

James Franklin "Frank" Bennett, age 63, of Corunna, MI passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Genesys Health Park, Grand Blanc, MI. Private Family services will take place. James Franklin was born in Plant City, Florida on December 20, 1947, the son of James and Della (Boles) Bennett. Frank resided most of his life in Owosso. Frank loved going to...

October 1, 2011

Marian Frances Noonon Downing, age 86, of Owosso, MI died Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held at First Church of Christ, Owosso, MI on Thursday, October 6th at 11:00 A.M. Pastors Ronald Wilson and Chris Higgins will officiate. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...

September 29, 2011

Alan R. Woodbury, died September 28, 2011, at the age of 74. Born in St. Johns, on October 9, 1936, the son of Charley and Lulu (Ritter) Woodbury. He married Joy Bigelow in Memphis, TN, on February 2, 1959, and she survives him. Alan was a retiree from General Motors.

Also surviving are daughters, Julie (Terry Brunner)...

September 28, 2011

William Lynn Nobach, age 72, of Six Lakes, MI died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral services will be held at Faith United Methodist Church in Edmore, MI on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Mike Riegler will officiate. Burial will take place at Vinewood Cemetery Edmore, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday...

September 28, 2011

James "Jim" W. Skeen, age 79, of Wheeler, MI died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Hearts Content Adult Foster Care in Breckenridge, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ed Kreh officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will...