Obituaries

April 7, 2024

      Deanna Lynn Herrington, age 66, of Fort Wayne, IN, formerly of Marlette, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, after battling a brief illness on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her sons home. 

      Cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held at Burnside Cemetery in Burnside Township, MI at a later...

April 6, 2024

       John Henry Foster, II, age 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center.   

       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Salt River...

April 6, 2024

      Helen Elizabeth Becker, age 92, of Wheeler, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish of Hemlock, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hemlock, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, with Rev....

April 5, 2024

Birth: July 20, 1948, - Grand Rapids, MI

Death: April 5, 2024, - Wyoming, MI

Larrona “Lona” Mae Shaw, age 75, of Ithaca, MI, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior at home in Wyoming, MI, surrounded by her family on Friday, April 5, 2024, after a battle with ALS.

Lona...

April 5, 2024

   Karla L. Manzullo, age 67, of Carson City, MI, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, Michigan.

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

      Karla was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 27, 1956. She was married to, James Manzullo, who passed away in 2018.

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March 30, 2024

     Donna Jean Beasley, age 81, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, MI with her family at her side.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Burial will take place at Riverside West Cemetery, Henderson,...

March 30, 2024

William “Willie” H. LaFreniere, 71 of Ithaca, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

He was born on May 28, 1952 in Manistique, MI to Bill and Millie (Bailey) LaFreniere.

While growing up he went to school in Ithaca and spent his summers...

March 29, 2024

    

       Joseph Allan "Joe" Hodack, Sr., age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Pleasant View Senior Living, Corunna, MI. 

        A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the...

March 28, 2024

     Neil C. Lemstrom, age 65, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI. 

      A cremation will take place followed by a private celebration of his life in Florida with all of his loved ones.

    Neil was born in West Palm Beach, FL on January 25, 1959, the...

March 28, 2024

        Lowell Francis Anderson, age 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

        Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with his daughter, Amy Komperda, officiating.  Luncheon will follow...

March 25, 2024

     Frank John Micallef, age 92, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI with his family by his side. 

      In following Frank's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.

      Frank was born in Detroit, Michigan on...

March 24, 2024

        Bernard William Hengesbach, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his family.

        Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding.  Burial will take place at...

March 23, 2024

      Janice Carol King, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home in Zephyrhills, FL.

      A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Seville Community Church of God, Elwell, MI on June 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale, MI.

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March 22, 2024

      Jack  Harry Myers, age 89, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan       Burial will take place in the spring at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns      Jack  was born in Bengal Township, Michigan on September 13, 1934, the son of Herman and Mira (Sims)...

March 19, 2024

      Bonita Jean "Bonnie" Heibeck, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 25, 2024, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at...

March 17, 2024

     Frank Sefl, Jr., age 73, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Frank's Mass of Christian Burial...

March 17, 2024

“If you are reading this, you will surely assume that I have deceased, but you would be wrong. My body has indeed quit functioning; however, I have gone home to be with the Lord.”

Charles Bert Lott, of 509 N. Maple St. Ithaca, Michigan passed from this earth on March 17, 2024 at the Laurels...

March 16, 2024

     Mary Jane Morris, age 75, of Middleton, MI, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her home.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Middleton Community Church, 233 S. Newton St., Middleton, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

      Mary was born in Flint, Michigan on April 2, 1948, the daughter of...

March 15, 2024

     Annie Smalec, age 100, of Howell, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Village Manor Retirement.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the mass...

March 15, 2024

      David "Bruce" Beane, age 65, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March...