Obituaries

February 27, 2011

Honey Patricia Goble, age 71, of Ithaca, MI, died peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI, with her sons at her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Pastor Michael Goble of Adrian, MI, will officiate. Visitation will be held on...

February 23, 2011

Richard Rahl died February 22, 2011, at the age of 83. He was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 26, 1927, the son of Alfred and Verona (Esch) Rahl. He was a retired housekeeper at Clinton Memorial Hospital, but he will be fondly remembered delivering newspapers and other items for local businesses around town.

Richard is...

February 22, 2011

Stuart M. Smith died, February 21, 2011, at the age of 80. Born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 19, 1930, the son of Melvin and Murial "Lorene" (Wyman) Smith. Stuart married Arlene (Conley) on October 10, 1948 and she survives him.

He is also survived by two daughters, Cindy (Michael) Wright of Fowler, Rev. Wendy (...

February 22, 2011

Lorene Foerch passed away on February 21, 2011 at the age of 95. She was born in Essex Township, Michigan on November 10, 1915, the daughter of Arthur and Kate (Hinman) Fayrweather. On October 15, 1934 she married Gail Foerch in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on August 28, 1994.

Lorene is survived by...

February 21, 2011

Jerry Andrew Willard, age 70, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Anthony Lehman will officiate, and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on...

February 20, 2011

Mable Frances Cunningham (Cowles), went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Owosso, Michigan to Jean Cowles on February 7, 1934. She loved her family very dearly; she was a homemaker that enjoyed being there for her family. She loved camping, taking long drives, playing cards, and most of all...

February 20, 2011

Sarah Lee Palmer, 2 month old infant, of Flint, MI passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Cornerstone Church of God on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. Pastor LaDonna Stewart will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, February from 1-3 PM at the Church. Sarah was...

February 19, 2011

Roland C. Garcia died February 18, 2011 at the age of 78. Born in Maple Rapids, Michigan on December 14, 1932, the son of Luciano and San Juana (Castillo) Garcia. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Ovid, American Legion, National Rifle Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Loyal Order of Moose. Roland served honorably in...

February 19, 2011

Sharon Sue Beebe, age 70, of St. Louis, MI died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel, with Pastor Randy Brandon will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation...

February 19, 2011

Randy Earl Lemke, age 53, of Elsie, Michigan, died Saturday, February 19th, 2011 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church Elsie, MI on Friday, February 25th at 1:00 P.M. , Pastor Edwin Snook will officiate. Randy was born in Crookston, Minnesota on February 14, 1958, the son of William...

February 18, 2011

Johnny "John" Russell Reathford, age 65, of Elsie, MI died Friday, February 18, 2011 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jim Beckwith will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield, MI. Visitation will...

February 18, 2011

Edward Richard Batora, Sr. age 76, of Elsie, MI died Friday, February 18, 2011 at Ingham Regional Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will...

February 17, 2011

Dorothy M. Ashenfelter, 89, passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2011. Dorothy was born on January 30, 1922 in Riley Township, the daughter of Raymond and Lucille (Forbis) Chant. Dorothy married William Ashenfelter in Temperance, Michigan on February 27, 1943 and he preceded her in death on June 11, 1990.

Dorothy is survived by her...

February 17, 2011

Harry J. Harden, age 93, of Elsie, MI passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Ovid Healthcare, Ovid, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Chuck Emmert, Minister of Duplain Church of Christ and Mr. Phil Beavers will officiate. Burial will follow at Duplain Township...

February 17, 2011

Todd W. Bissell died at the age of 46 on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at his home in Maple Rapids. He was born in St. Johns, Michigan on June 20, 1964, the son of Richard and Dorene (Jolls) Bissell.

Todd is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Bissell of Charlotte, mother, Dorene Bissell, of St. Johns, brother, Rod...

February 16, 2011

David S. Cederquist, 83, of East Lansing, MI, formerly of St. Johns, died of natural causes February 13, 2011. He was a graduate of St. Johns High School and Albion College. David was a veteran of World War II. He was employed by UZ Engineered Products as the East Lansing Sales Representative for for several years.

David...

February 15, 2011

Adeline D. Rademacher, passed away February 14, 2011, at the age of 83. She was born on December 15, 1927, in Fowler, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Thelen) Goerge. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Christian Mothers Association, and Daughters of Isabella. Adeline retired from the bakery at Goff Food Store after many years...

February 15, 2011

Donald Elwin Boyd, age 84, of St. Louis, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ on Saturday, February 19th at 11 A.M. Mr. Keith Wise will officiate. Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, Clinton County, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday from...

February 14, 2011

Beloved mother and grandmother, Sharon Lee Clark, 62, of St. Louis, passed away on February 14, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 4, 1948 to Bernard and Genevieve (Schlemmer) Edgar of Breckenridge. She married Wayne Clark of Ithaca on March 26, 1966. Sharon lived in Ithaca for 30 years before moving...

February 14, 2011

Richard M. Griggs, age 72, of Beaverton, MI formerly of Corunna passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Midland Medical Center, Midland, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Kirk Brookins will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, MI. Visitation...