Obituaries

July 27, 2011

Rose Frances (Caudy) Wilson, went to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the age of 91. Rose was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 7, 1920, the daughter of Alphonse and Agnes (Kuchar) Caudy. Rose lived most of her life in the St. Johns area. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

July 27, 2011

Vianna Bond, age 91, passed away July 27, 2011. Vianna was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 16, 1920, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Hall) Heathman. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On June 29, 1940, Vianna married Arthur P. Bond and he preceded her in death August 16, 1985.

She is...

July 27, 2011

Daniel Merle Bradd, age 85, of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Hugh Parker will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on...

July 27, 2011

Hannah E. Vitek, 74, died July 27, 2011. Born December 3, 1937, in St. Johns, Michigan. The daughter of Harold and Pauline (Simpson) Coffman. Hannah married Vincent Vitek January, 1955 and he survives her. Hannah was a creative home maker and caregiver. She spent her time with family and friends that she loved and loved her. She enjoyed playing...

July 26, 2011

Elizabeth "Betty" Luella Scholtz, age 87, of Alma, Michigan died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be...

July 25, 2011

Aletha F. Flegel, age 92, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from...

July 25, 2011

Etta Josephine Zamora, age 82, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at her daughter's home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Walter Katt officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 6-8 P.M and on Wednesday,...

July 25, 2011

Valeria "Val" A. Wells, age 64, of Corunna, Michigan passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 in Corunna, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M....

July 23, 2011

Arlene Mae Hoag, age 88, of Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the home of her son. A Memorial Service will be held at Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Owosso, MI, on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Pastor Don Galardi will officiate. Arlene was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 27, 1923, the daughter of Charles...

July 23, 2011

Anna "Granny" Smalley, age 95, of Morrice, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Olive Branch Assisted Living, Perry, Michigan. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Anna was born in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 1915, the daughter of Albert and Frances (Shada) Lacina. She married Frank Smalley on October 14, 1944 in Owosso....

July 20, 2011

Pauline Winnonah Nethaway, age 82, of Ovid, MI passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Dr. Dan Cameron will officiate. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield, MI....

July 19, 2011

Donald Irving Barnes, age 75, of Ithaca, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Carson City Hospital in Carson City. He was born on October 30, 1935 in North Star Township, the son of Irving and Alice (Moon) Barnes. He married the love of his life, Bonnie E. MacLaren on June 24, 1955. They enjoyed 56 years of happy marriage....

July 19, 2011

Esolda "Pat" (Irving) Sills, age 92, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Friday, July 22, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Edwin Snook will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on...

July 17, 2011

Nellie Flegel, age 96, of Ithaca, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Warwick Living Center in Alma, Michigan. She was born on March 13, 1915 in rural Bannister, the daughter of Roy and Isa (Whitaker) Peck. She married Clifford G. (Buster) Flegel while he was serving in the US Army during WWII on June 1, 1943 in Pine...

July 17, 2011

Gina Leigh Knopf, age 27, of Crystal, Michigan died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 1:00 P.M., Pastor Randy Steinhower will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11 A.M. until the time of service. Gina was born...

July 16, 2011

Lillian E. Hunt, age 88, of Elwell, Michigan died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at her home. There will be no services. Lillian was born in Crystal, Michigan on February 19, 1923, the daughter of Alva and Bertha (Collins) Wiser. On June 30, 1977 she married Alonzo Ira Hunt in Carson City, Michigan, Ira died December 16, 2010. Lillian retired from...

July 15, 2011

Terry Lee Bovee, 62, of Ashley, died Friday, July 15, 2011, at home. He was born in Gratiot County on July 24, 1948, son of Richard and Beverly (Cassady) Bovee. He married Sylvia J. Brooks on July 29, 1997. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He worked for General Motors 39.6 years as skilled trades, repairing...

July 14, 2011

Roy Charles Davis, age 91, of St. Johns, Michigan, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Hazel Findlay, St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 2-4 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel and a Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 P.M., Pastor Kathy Leydorf will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside...

July 12, 2011

Marilyn J. Workman, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan at the age of 65. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Jared May officiating. Burial will follow at...

July 12, 2011

Veronica Boettger, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at the age of 95. Born on June 27, 1916 in Bradenville, PA. The daughter of Michael and Susan (Mizzer) Galvach. Veronica married Edwin Boettger on September 20, 1939 and he survives her. Together, they were members of St. Johns Lutheran Church. They enjoyed traveling all over the U.S., going to...