Obituaries

Jul 18, 2009

Louis E. Thelen, age 80, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend died peacefully at his son's home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 18, 2009. His love for God and his Catholic faith were an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a devoted husband to Monica Simon whom he married on June 28, 1950. She...

Jul 17, 2009

Richard A. Herrle, Sr., of St. Johns, MI and formerly of Venice, FL died Friday, July 17, 2009 at the age of 80. The son of Jacob and Loretta (Horan) Herrle, Richard was born March 18, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Notre Dame University, he worked as an Executive in the food industry. Richard was a Monogram...

Jul 16, 2009

Wilma "Pudge" Ruby Deming, age 88, of Elsie, MI died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Clinton Memorial Hospital, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Carol Brown will officiate and burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation...

Jul 16, 2009

Beth Dean died July 16, 2009 at the age of 90. Born August 29, 1918, in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Clifford and Iva (Wright) Halsted. She married Lester Dean on October 24, 1936, and he preceded her in death on January 27, 1994.

She is survived by son, Ronald (Barbara) Dean and daughter,...

Jul 15, 2009

Paul LeRoy, age 90, of Oakley, MI passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Ovid Healthcare Center. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2009 from 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, MI. Paul was born...

Jul 15, 2009

Cliff Edward Kelly, age 85, of Crystal, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at his home. A private memorial service is planned. Cliff was born and raised in the Harmony, PA area the son of C. Edward and Daisy (Daymond) Kelly. He joined the U.S. Navy during WW II and served in the Pacific Theater on the USS...

Jul 15, 2009

Christine Ruth Fairchild, age 71, of Corunna, MI passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday July 17, 2009 from 2-8...

Jul 14, 2009

Almeta Rita Cole, age 89, of Alma, MI died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Warwick Living Center in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Emerson Presbyterian Church in Breckenridge, MI on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Jesse Perry and Almeta's grandson Pastor John Cole will officiate. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Breckenridge,...

Jul 12, 2009

Gale Marie Terwilliger, age 49, of Alma, MI died on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Randy Stehouwer will officiate, and burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July...

Jul 12, 2009

Edith Elizabeth Stevenson, age 92, of St. Johns, MI died on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel on Wednesday, July 15th at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Collier Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan. Pastor Willie Iwankiw will officiate. Visitation...

Jul 11, 2009

Sharleen Kapral passed away July 11, 2009 at the age of 70, in St. Johns, Michigan. Sharleen was born on April 7, 1939 in Sheridan, Michigan, the daughter of John and Helen (Prochazka) Kapral. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Pewamo, Michigan and the Alter Society. Sharleen was a retired Manager for the State Department of...

Jul 10, 2009

Wanda June Foreback, age 63, of Elsie, MI died Friday, July 10, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church Elsie, MI on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Edwin Snook will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 2-8 P.M....

Jul 9, 2009

Valjean Ione Steggall, age 88, of Lakeview, MI formerly of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital, Lakeview, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Calvin Long will officiate. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso,...

Jul 6, 2009

Clarence Joseph Blasen, age 93, of Ovid, Michigan died Monday, July 6, 2009 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ed Snook will officiate, with burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will...

Jul 6, 2009

Shirley Ann Allen, age 72, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Minister Steve Lockwood will officiate with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday...

Jul 5, 2009

Daland "Dale" Rodney Thomas Jr., age 43, of Punta Gorda, FL died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 12:00 P.M., Rev. Danny Stoneham will officiate with burial at Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Dimondale, MI. Visitation will be...

Jul 5, 2009

Donald R. Larson, age 76, of Elsie, MI passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, MI. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. with an hour of visitation prior to the service from 6-7 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, MI. Donald was born in Grand...

Jul 3, 2009

Duane Charles Conrad Sr., age 76, of Owosso, MI passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Chaplain Beverly Adcock will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday...

Jul 3, 2009

Robert " Nick" Nellis passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009 in Traverse City, Michigan. Robert resided in Owosso most of his life but recently moved to Ludington where his son lives and also spent time in Traverse City where is daughter lives. Robert was born on July 14, 1934, the son of Frank and Hilda Nellis. He graduated from...

Jun 26, 2009

John Strachota, Jr., age 74, of Elsie, Michigan died Friday, June 26th, 2009 at Ingham Regional Medical Center , Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, Michigan on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Keith Whipple will officiate and burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will...