Obituaries

Steven Michael Moffit, Jr.

Steven Michael Moffit, Jr.

Oct 12, 2023

     Steven Michael Moffit, Jr. March 21, 1987 –October 12, 2023

 

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve on October 12, 2023.  He left this world too soon, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

     Steve was born on March 21, 1987,...

Lorian Pauline "Lori" Wilder

Lorian Pauline "Lori" Wilder

Oct 12, 2023

     Lorian Pauline "Lori" Wilder, age 51, of Grand Haven, MI passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.  

     Cremation with a graveside service will take place at a later date.

     Lori was born in Grand Haven, MI on August 1, 1972, the daughter of Thomas and Christine (Neumann) Vissers. Lori spent 13...

Jermaine Matthew Jones

Jermaine Matthew Jones

Oct 10, 2023

     Jermaine Matthew Jones, age 2, of Eagle, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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David Frank Geller

David Frank Geller

Oct 10, 2023

     David Frank Geller, age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI of natural causes.

     David was born in St. Johns, MI on July 13, 1946, the son of Stanley F. and Betty J. (Spaulding) Geller.  He graduated from St. Johns High School with the Class of 1964.  On...

Belinda Kay (Fisher) Midkiff

Belinda Kay (Fisher) Midkiff

Oct 10, 2023

        Belinda Kay Midkiff, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home with her sons and family by her side.

     In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Belinda was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on July 19, 1951,...

Isabelle Marie (Reeves) Sinko

Isabelle Marie (Reeves) Sinko

Oct 7, 2023

   

     Isabelle Marie Sinko, age 93, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with Mr. Mark Monroe officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI....

Larry Lee Seibert

Larry Lee Seibert

Oct 4, 2023

        Larry Lee Seibert, age 77, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

        A Graveside Service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

   Larry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 13, 1946, the son of Carl and...

Craig Lynn Boettger

Craig Lynn Boettger

Oct 2, 2023

       Craig Lynn Boettger, age 56, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home.

       Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

       Craig was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 11, 1967, the son of Gary Lee and Diana Lynn (Harper) Boettger. He...

William Frederick "Bubs" Ricklefs, Jr.

William Frederick "Bubs" Ricklefs, Jr.

Sep 30, 2023

 

      William Frederick "Bubs" Ricklefs, Jr., avid biker, Army Veteran, and Stubborn American, age 64, of Vassar, MI, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023.

      A Graveside Service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023. Those who wish to ride with Bubs one last time are encouraged to...

Glenn Carl Whitford

Glenn Carl Whitford

Sep 27, 2023

        Glenn Carl Whitford, age 91, farmer and life-long St. Johns resident, passed away September 27, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

        Glenn was born November 3, 1931, to the late Carl and Eleanor (Rademacher) Whitford.  He graduated from Rodney B Wilson High School in 1949, and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, mostly stationed...

Rochelle Anne (Netzley) Ruedger

Rochelle Anne (Netzley) Ruedger

Sep 26, 2023

      Rochelle Anne "Rosie" Ruedger, age 85, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, with Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from...

Agnes H. (Schaub) Jason

Agnes H. (Schaub) Jason

Sep 26, 2023

        Agnes H. Jason, age 78, of Middleton, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home.

        There will be no services. Burial will take place at a later date at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.

         Agnes was born in Alma, Michigan on July 16, 1945, the daughter of Harry...

Arlene Solomon

Arlene Solomon

Sep 22, 2023

 

        Arlene Chesney Farrier Solomon

       Arlene Solomon, age 93, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, MI.        Arlene was born in Emerson Township, MI on February 23, 1930 the daughter of Clarence and Agnes (Finch) Anderson.  She was the seventh...

Robert Lynn Shinabery

Robert Lynn Shinabery

Sep 21, 2023

     Robert Lynn Shinabery, age 77, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home.

     Per Bob's wish cremation will take place and a private family interment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI, at a later date. 

     Robert was born in St. Johns, MI on September 13, 1946,...

Ruth Marie (Moore) Smith

Ruth Marie (Moore) Smith

Sep 20, 2023

      

        Ruth Marie Smith, age 92, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at her home.

        A Graveside Service for Ruth and her husband Walter will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.

        Ruth was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September...

Oliver James Dettloff

Oliver James Dettloff

Sep 19, 2023

     Oliver James Dettloff, age six and a half months, of Pompeii, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI surrounded by his family and his angels.

     Funeral Services will be held at Rock Lake Bible Methodist Church, 8227 Pine Grove Road, Vestaburg, MI 48891, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September...

Matyas Kiss

Matyas Kiss

Sep 17, 2023

     Matyas “Matt” Kiss lived a long, fulfilling life until his passing on September 17th of 2023, surrounded by his family in Charlevoix, Michigan. Matt was born on May 3rd, 1933, in Nemetker, Hungary where he spent his early childhood years.

     At the age of seventeen, Matt attended trade school in his home country, Hungary, to become an electrician...

Edward Carl Swanchara

Edward Carl Swanchara

Sep 12, 2023

 

       Edward Carl "Ed" Swanchara, age 64, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home.

       A cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI.

       Edward was born in Carson City, Michigan on October 25, 1958, the...

Judith Ann Bovee

Judith Ann Bovee

Sep 12, 2023

 

     Judith "Judy" Ann Bovee age 84 of Alma and formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.     Judith was born in Flint, Michigan on July 15, 1939, the daughter of Edward and Eva (Jennings) Waterous.  She was a graduate of Manderville High School in Flint.  Judy received...

Robert Francis Devereaux

Robert Francis Devereaux

Sep 10, 2023

 

    Robert Francis Devereaux, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

     Robert was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 18, 1950, the son of Robert W. and Stella (Miller) Devereaux. Bob graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1968. He married Beatrice "Beaty"...