Obituaries

November 19, 2011

Joseph J. Gavenda, Sr., 89, passed away November 18, 2011. Born September 24, 1922, in Bannister, MI. He was the son of George and Maria Gavenda. Joseph married Jean Abbott, November 20, 1943 in St. Johns. She preceded him in death, February 1, 2001. Joseph was a veteran of WWII and served in the Philippines, and was a member...

November 17, 2011

Charles Lee Simpson, age 87, of Middlebury Township, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday morning, November 16, 2011. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 1:00pm, Saturday, November 19, at Burton Community United Methodist Church in Owosso with Rev. Herbert Wheelock and Pastor Bob...

November 16, 2011

Zelma Maxine Simmons age 85 of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her home. A Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held on December 9, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Zelma was born in Woodhull Township, MI on September 3, 1926, the daughter of Earl and Vivian (Hart) Woodbury. Zelma resided most...

November 16, 2011

Zelma Maxine Simmons, age 85, of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her home. A Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held on December 9, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Zelma was born in Woodhull Township, Michigan on September 3, 1926, the daughter of Earl and Vivian (Hart) Woodbury. Zelma resided most...

November 15, 2011

Susann M. Stump, age 87, died November 14, 2011. Born July 14, 1924 in Clinton County, the daughter of Nicholas and Margaret (Thelen) Koenigsknecht, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo. Susann married Robert Stump at Most Holy Trinity Church on August 21, 1945 and he preceded her in death on April 20, 1965.

November 11, 2011

Larry D. Mikus, age 55, of Ashley, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Larry was born May 7, 1956 to Steve and Dorothy (Shaw) Mikus in Alma, Michigan. Larry worked in auto body repair for several local body shops. He enjoyed drag racing, going to swap meets and antique auctions, and restoring...

November 11, 2011

Stephen "Steve" Chvojka, age 92, of Breckenridge, MI died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Hearts Content, Breckenridge, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Jules Spleet officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery Breckenridge, Michigan. Visitation will...

November 10, 2011

Nicolas Gerald Hurosky, age 2 years, died Thursday, November 10, 2011, at his home in Pleasant Lake, Michigan. Nicolas was born September 13, 2009, in Ann Arbor, the son of John William and Nicole Renee (Abidin) Hurosky. Nicolas is survived by his parents, John and Nicole; his brothers, Johnny, Brandon, Caebryn, Ashton, Nathan, Roman, and Nolan; his grandmothers, Nancy...

November 10, 2011

Roy Jay Wilson, age 84, of Elsie, MI passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Clinton Memorial Hospital, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

November 9, 2011

Eleanora Honora Harris passed away November 9th, 2011 with her family by her side. Ellie was born in Putnam County, Indiana on Jun 26th, 1918. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and in her younger days loved to cook. Ellie is survived by her only daughter Barbara VanWye of Alma; grandchildren Michale (Debra) Miller of Riverdale, Diana (Eric)...

November 9, 2011

Our precious, Alayna Marie Stuart passed into the arms of God, November 8, 2011. Born November 8th, the daughter of Brandon and Lindsey Marie (Feldpausch) Stuart.

She is survived by her parents, brothers, Aiden and Wyatt Stuart; grandparents, Lee and Linda Feldpausch of Fowler, Donna and Joel Vozar of St. Johns and Sue Stuart of Pennsylvania; great...

November 8, 2011

Robert F. Eldridge, age 96, died November 7, 2011. Born on September 6, 1915 in Breckenridge, MI, the son of Fred and Clara Eldridge (Miller). Robert was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fowler, Michigan and Trinity Lutheran Church in Bay City, MI. He was married to the late Bertha Marie Tiedt in May 1943 in Fowler,...

November 8, 2011

Bernadine "Joan" Martin passed away, November 6, 2011 at the age of 85. Born June 29, 1926 in Easton Township, Ionia County, Michigan the daughter of John E. and Reta I. (Smith) Smith. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star. Joan married William J. Martin, April 13,...

November 8, 2011

Dennis G. Kindel, 67, passed away November 6, 2011. Born September 26, 1944, in St. Johns. The son of Charles and Sylvia (Coffield) Kindel. Dennis married Nancy Elliott on, April 26, 1965 in Maple Rapids and she survives him.

Dennis is also survived by two sons, Norm (Shari) Kindel of St. Johns, Dion Kindel of Maple Rapids,...

November 4, 2011

Robert "Bob" L. Hardaker Sr., age 74, a man of faith, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church Elsie, MI on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ralph Parkin officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation...

November 3, 2011

Letha Luella Furnish, age 85, of Laingsburg, MI passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Donald Wentz officiating. Burial will follow at Middlebury Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday November...

November 2, 2011

Jack Lee Ross, age 66, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday November 5, 2011 from...

November 2, 2011

Harold K. Goodrich, passed away November 1, 2011, at the age of 78. He was born on February 26, 1933, in Ovid, Michigan, the son of Lewis and Helena (Louth) Goodrich. Harold married Roberta Grey on January 29, 1955 in Angola, Indiana and she survives him. Harold was a Master Electrician for Johnson Controls, a longtime member of Masonic...

October 31, 2011

Roy Donald "Don" Richard, age 90, of Kalkaska, MI, formerly of Chapin, MI, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Elsie, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Chapin United Methodist Church Elsie, MI on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Gary Hawes officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery Fairfield...

October 29, 2011

Charlotte Rebecca Denniston Lyon, (62) “Becky Lyon,” went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 29, 2011. She passed peacefully at home (South Pekin, IL) surrounded by husband (K. Douglas Lyon) and family. Daughter of late Charles and Marjorie Denniston, Becky was native to Ashley, MI and the “baby girl” of a large, loving family. She is survived by...