Obituaries

November 3, 2010

Norbert Pohl, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather completed his journey here on earth, and returned home to the Lord on November 2, 2010 at the age of 88. He was born in Fowler, Michigan on March 7, 1922 and is the son of Louis and Catherine (Thelen) Pohl. One June 10, 1947, Norbert married his "one and...

November 2, 2010

Agnes L. Moriarty, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in St. Johns, Michigan. She was born in Lansing, April 16, 1935 the daughter of Howard and Louise (Barcelow) May. Agnes married Earl Moriarty on May 8, 1965 in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2009.

Agnes is survived by her...

November 2, 2010

Tony Joseph Fabus Jr., age 57, of Elsie, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Edwin Snook will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010...

October 30, 2010

John Muneio, age 84 of St. Louis, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Oct. 30, 2010. A memorial Mass for John will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis. John was born on Oct. 2, 1926, in Halfway (Warren), Michigan, to Eva and Michael Muneio. He was...

October 29, 2010

Kenneth A. Zerba, Jr., age 69, of Sumner, died Friday, October 29, 2010, at his home, with his loving family at his side. Kenneth was born August 30, 1941, in New Haven Township, the son of Kenneth A. and Marietta (Little) Zerba, Sr. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and hunting coyotes with his dogs. Ken is survived...

October 29, 2010

Robert Henry Luft, age 78, of Lakeview, formerly of Owosso, MI died Friday, October 29, 2010 at Kelsey Memorial Hospital in Lakeview, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...

October 28, 2010

Lula May Lombard, age 91, of Alma, died Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Masonic Pathways. Lula was born June 10, 1919, in Hew Haven Township, Sumner, the daughter of Harley and Norma (Winslow) Inbody. She married Daine Wood Lombard on December 24, 1936. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1993. Lula was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking...

October 28, 2010

Martha A. Pease passed away October 27, 2010, in Ovid, Michigan at the age of 91. Born in Alto, Michigan on November 27, 1918, she was the daughter of Elmer and Cora (Harris) Weir. Martha was a clerk Nick's Fruit Market, and she was also a past member of the Houghton Lake Association. She married Harold L. Pease in...

October 28, 2010

Michael Thomas Greene, age 59, and Kathleen Marie Greene, age 56, of Pierson, Michigan formerly of Breckenridge, Michigan died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at their home. Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Joel Cooper and Pastor Keith Wise will officiate. Burial will take...

October 27, 2010

Margaret G. Slepr, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the age of 83. Born May 15, 1927 in St. Johns, Michigan the daughter of Leon and Crystal (Teachworth) Moore. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and worked for Uncle Johns Cider Mill for 25 years. Margaret married Keith Slepr August 31, 1945 and he survives her....

October 26, 2010

Linda Sue Lyons, age 50, of Orlando, FL passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Linda was born in St. Johns, Michigan on November 25, 1959, the daughter of Lester and Rosie A. (Ujlaky) Schomisch. She graduated from St. Johns High School. Linda was...

October 25, 2010

Alice M. Gallagher, 75, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010 in Bengal Township. Alice was born in Bengal Township, Michigan, December 11, 1934, the daughter of Edgar and Eleanor (Fernholz) VanElls. She retired from data processing at Federal Mogul Corporation after 34 years. On April 30, 1955, she married Dennis Gallagher and he preceded her in death on...

October 24, 2010

Rudolph Richard Pokorny, age 80, of Elsie, Michigan died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at his home. There will be no services. Rudolph was born in Elsie, Michigan on September 8, 1930, the son of Rudolph and Anna (Demyanovi) Pokorny. Rudy served his country in the US Army and was a member of the VFW. In 1955 he married Maxine Anna...

October 23, 2010

Janet E. Bates, age 69, of Vernon, MI passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Mark Kincaid will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 26,...

October 23, 2010

MaryAnn Mizga, 87 died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 23, 2010. Born in Ovid Township to George and Leonore (Wilmot) Olson on October 31, 1922. MaryAnn married Frank Mizga on June 1, 1941 and he preceded her in death on February 26, 1996 after 54 years of marriage. MaryAnn was a member of United...

October 22, 2010

Lowell John Wolfgang, age 82, of Wheeler, MI passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at the Merrill Wesleyan Church on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Glen Pettigrove will officiate. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday October 25,...

October 21, 2010

Mary Jane "Sally" Wingle, age 67, of Ashley, MI passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at her home with her family at her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, 1333 E. Center Street, Ithaca Chapel, on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Mr. Tom Bradley will officiate and burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery...

October 20, 2010

Lona M. Silm, died on October 19, 2010, at the age of 101. Born June 26, 1909 in Riley Township, Michigan the daughter of Christian and Anna (Rossow) Marten. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide. Lona was a former Clinton Memorial Hospital Gift Shop volunteer. She married Martin H. Silm on May...

October 19, 2010

Dale L. Welton, age 79, died on October 19, 2010. He was born in Maple Rapids, MI, on September 26, 1931, the son of Lester and Vivian (Scott) Welton. Dale was a retired Detective Sergeant with the Michigan State Police, a member of Lawrence Ave. United Methodist Church, a United States Air Force Veteran during the Korean War, a...

October 17, 2010

Gerald L. Diehm, age 92, died October 17, 2010. Born in Clinton County, on August 8, 1918, the son of Herman and Lucille (Plowman) Diehm. Gerald was a retired farmer and had worked at Federal Mogul. He married Irene Nunemaker in Lansing, on August 31, 1940, and she preceded him in death on November 20, 1999.

Surviving...