Obituaries

Blaine William Anderson

Blaine William Anderson

Nov 16, 2023

     Blaine William Anderson, age 54, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI, with his family by his side.

     A cremation has taken place and a celebration of Blaine's life will take place at a later date.

     Blaine was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January...

Jon Eric Linhart

Jon Eric Linhart

Nov 15, 2023

        Jon Eric Linhart, age 78, of Eaton Rapids, MI, formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Kemler Road Home Assisted Living, Eaton Rapids, MI.      Jon was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 3, 1945, the son of Francis Joseph and Mary Lucille (Burwell) Linhart. Jon will be laid to...

Richard Trent Reist

Richard Trent Reist

Nov 14, 2023

 

      Richard Trent Reist, age 96, of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 17, 2023, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M prior to the...

Gerald Elmer McClenathan

Gerald Elmer McClenathan

Nov 12, 2023

 

   

     Gerald Elmer McClenathan, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 20, 2023, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, MI....

Steven Bruce Mayer

Steven Bruce Mayer

Nov 12, 2023

     Steven Bruce Mayer, age 82, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 17, 2023, with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

Adela Marie Toman

Adela Marie Toman

Nov 11, 2023

     Adela Marie Toman, age 84, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

     A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints:  200 North Bostwick Street, Charlotte, Michigan 48813.  Visitation will be at 12:00...

Chad Everett Markwell

Chad Everett Markwell

Nov 11, 2023

       Chad Everett Markwell, age 49, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes  Ithaca, MI, at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 19, 2023, with Pastor Jesse Yoder officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from...

Neil William Allen

Neil William Allen

Nov 8, 2023

      Neil William Allen, a lifelong resident of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 8, 2023 at the age of 74. Neil passed away with his family and loved ones at his side and is now enjoying the peace and glory of heaven, where he’s no doubt telling tall tales and continuing to make everyone laugh.    ...

Michelle Marie Waters

Michelle Marie Waters

Nov 8, 2023

    Michelle Marie Waters, age 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home.

     A cremation has taken place and, at Michelle's request, a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Michelle was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 12, 1963, the daughter of Paul Eugene and Mary Ann (Micsak) Hopkins....

Jon Gilbert Pullen

Jon Gilbert Pullen

Nov 8, 2023

     Jon Gilbert Pullen, age 81, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center, Durand, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 2680 East M-21, Corunna, MI 48817, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023 with Pastor Jason Georges and Pastor Douglas Levesque officiating. Visitation will be...

Brian A. Hutchings

Brian A. Hutchings

Nov 7, 2023

     Brian A. Hutchings, age 47, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

   Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

   Brian was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 15, 1976, the son of Joe and Teresa...

Terry Lynn Keck

Terry Lynn Keck

Nov 7, 2023

     Terry Lynn Keck age 56 of Highland Park, MI, formerly of Ovid, MI passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Villa at the Park, Highland Park, Michigan. 

    Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, November 12, 2023 with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held...

Robert Lee Sheldon

Robert Lee Sheldon

Nov 7, 2023

     Robert Lee Sheldon, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

      Robert was born in Lansing, MI on July 10, 1947, the son of  James  and Betty Sheldon but was raised by Henry and Gene Sheldon in Shepardsville, MI.  Robert married Dorothy Jean Ike on January 20, 1970.  Dorothy passed away...

Richard James “Rick” Stone

Richard James “Rick” Stone

Nov 6, 2023

     Richard James "Rick" Stone, age 66, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.                        A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 10, 2023. Visitation will...

Frederick Ellis Nixon

Frederick Ellis Nixon

Nov 6, 2023

        Frederick Ellis "Fred" Nixon, age 84, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI         Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes  Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2023,  with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at...

Hilary John Schmitz

Hilary John Schmitz

Nov 5, 2023

     Hilary John Schmitz, age 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. 

     A Graveside Service for family and friends will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M.  on Saturday, November 11, 2023, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock officiating. For those wishing to process to the cemetery with...

Cheryl Jeane Tickner

Cheryl Jeane Tickner

Nov 5, 2023

     Cheryl Jeane Tickner, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street St. Johns, Michigan 48879 on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 12:00 (noon). Burial will take place at DeepDale Memorial Gardens, Lansing,...

Jane Marie Carroll

Jane Marie Carroll

Nov 3, 2023

      Jane Marie Carroll, age 62, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home.         A cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Fulton Township Hall, Cleveland Rd. Perrinton, MI.                    ...

Dennis Keith “Shorty” Boroughf

Dennis Keith “Shorty” Boroughf

Nov 3, 2023

     Dennis Keith "Shorty" Boroughf, age 69, of Saginaw, MI, formerly of Wheeler, MI passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI....

Carol Ann Eldridge

Carol Ann Eldridge

Nov 3, 2023

     Carol Ann Eldridge, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take...