Obituaries

October 19, 2009

Helen J. (Pewoski) Michaud was called home to be with her Lord and beloved sons, October 19, 2009 at the age of 86. Born in Lansing, MI, July 23, 1923, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Senakovich) Suchek. Helen held many different jobs through out her life but she enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother the most. She...

October 17, 2009

Leona Mae Baker, age 92, of Elsie, Michigan died Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan. Visitation will be Sunday 4-8 p.m. and Monday 2-8 P.M with family present 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie chapel at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Edwin Snook will officiate...

October 17, 2009

Muriel L. Benson, age 97, of Alma passed away on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at Warwick Living Center in Alma. A Graveside Service will be held at Mt.Pleasant Memorial Gardens on Monday, October 19th at 2:30 PM. Muriel was born in Newton, MA on May 11, 1912, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Noonan) Langell. She graduated from Newton High...

October 17, 2009

Alice May Griffin, age 65, of Ithaca, MI passed away Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI. on Wednesday, October 21st at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Clare Huyck will officiate. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery Eureka, MI. Visitation will be...

October 16, 2009

Gerald E. Rhynard was born, July 6, 1919 in Bannister, the son of Ezra and May (Davis) Rhynard. He retired from Federal Mogul in August of 1981 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gerald married Mary Louise Martin on June 8, 1944 and she survives him.

Also surviving are son, Dale Rhynard, brothers, Baisel...

October 15, 2009

H. Robinette "Robin" Rice, age 78, of Flint, MI died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Woodside Church, Flint MI. Rev. Dr. Deborah Kohler will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Robin was born in...

October 14, 2009

Kirk "Buck" Thomas Brooks, age 52, of Roscommon, MI formerly of Corunna, MI. passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel, Corunna, MI on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 1:00 P.M., Pastor Russell Merrill will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from...

October 14, 2009

Gary Louis Klein passed away October 14, 2009 at the age of 51. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 8, 1958, the son of Louis and Louise (Pline) Klein. Gary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic parish in Westphalia and the Knights of Columbus, Westphalia Council #2890.

He is survived by his sisters, Carol...

October 11, 2009

Christine Lynn Reid, age 48, of Owosso, MI passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel, Corunna, MI on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 6:00 P.M., Rev. David R. Strobe will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 4-6 P.M....

October 10, 2009

Joan S. Woodruff, Sister in Christ, left this world to be with her Savior at the age of 63 Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Bethany Bible Baptist Church, Morrice Michigan on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Tom Goupil will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October...

October 10, 2009

Ann Chapman, 91, died October 3, 2009. Ann was born October 10, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Ona (Osura) Dezulski. She married Ralph Chapman on March 18, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1979. Ann worked most of her life as a Clerical Assistant for the State of...

October 9, 2009

Donald D. Allen, age 81, of rural Maple Rapids died Friday, October 9, 2009. Born May 5, 1928 to Dr. Dee and Mary (Ostrom) Allen, Don spent most of his life in the Maple Rapids area. He served in the US Air Force and worked as an Operating Engineer in the construction industry until his retirement. Don was a...

October 8, 2009

Cullen Arnold Webb, age 89, of Wheeler, MI died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at his home with his wife and children by his side. Funeral Services will be held at Breckenridge United Methodist Church on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Rick Webb and Pastor Rex Webb officiating. Burial will take place at Lafayette Township Cemetery. Visitation...

October 7, 2009

Jerry E. Feighner, age 58, of St. Johns died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at his home. Born December 12, 1950 to Max and Florence E. (Duffy) Feighner, Jerry worked for St. Johns Public Schools in Maintainence. On May 19, 1973 Jerry married Pam Post, and she survives him.

Also survivng are his son, Jerry (Shari) Feighner, Jr....

October 7, 2009

Lawrence "Larry" Vernon Doan, age 66, of Owosso, MI went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Brent Carlson will officiate. Visitation will be held...

October 6, 2009

Michael Scott Taylor born March 24, 1947 in Lansing, MI passed away October 6, 2009 at his family’s home after a short battle with cancer. Scott’s life was filled with love and adventure. After graduating high school, Scott joined the Army and served in the Military Police. With his extensive travels in Europe, he became fond of the Mediterranean...

October 5, 2009

learn Carl L. Wieber, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died October 5, 2009 at the age of 93. Born in Fowler, MI, on August 29, 1916, he was the son of Frank and Rosa (Thelen) Wieber. Carl married Rita Simon on April 29, 1961 and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2007. He was a...

October 3, 2009

Evelyn Kathryn Moiles, age 88, of Corunna, MI passed away Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, October 7th at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Randy Pouliot will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...

September 30, 2009

Mildred Ann Turner, age 67, of Ashley, MI passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Ashley Care Center after an enduring battle with scleroderma, and lung cancer. She has gone to be at her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Ashley United Methodist Church Ashley, MI...

September 29, 2009

Felix Malkaski Jr., age 92, of Ovid, MI passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Ovid Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Friday, October 2, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. Father George J. Fekete will officiate and burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...