Obituaries
Gloria Jean (Chase) Brewer
Feb 26, 2023
Gloria Jean Brewer, age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. In following Gloria’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Gloria was born in Ionia, Michigan, on December 18, 1947, the daughter of George Sherman and Mary (Shirey)...
Wanieta Elaine (Kimmel) Bigelow
Feb 26, 2023
Wanieta Elaine Bigelow, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.
A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Wanieta's Life will be held at a later date. Wanieta will be buried beside her first husband at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI at a later date.
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Kevin Patrick Daly
Feb 25, 2023
Kevin Patrick Daly, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 3, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at St. Vincent de...
Elizabeth Sue Hardaker
Feb 22, 2023
Elizabeth Sue "Sue" Hardaker, age 84 of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her son’s home.
Private Family Services will be held. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.
Elizabeth was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 17, 1938 the daughter of Dr. George Wilcox and Mary Louise (Wilbur) Bennett. ...
Roger E. Hudson
Feb 21, 2023
Roger E. Hudson, age 88, passed into eternity on February 21, 2023, at Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Roger was born to Ernest and Hazel Hudson in Alma, Michigan. He graduated from Alma High School in 1952. He...
Sharon Kay (Smith) Darling
Feb 20, 2023
Sharon Kay Darling, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Medilodge, East Lansing.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Fairfield Township...
Alberta Alice (Cook) Diehl
Feb 19, 2023
Alberta Alice Diehl, age 97, formerly of Maple Rapids, MI, received the desire of her heart and was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Thornapple Manor, Nashville, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 25,...
Donna Belle (Forbes) Dayringer
Feb 17, 2023
Donna Belle (Forbes) Dayringer, age 91, entered heaven February 17, 2023, while at home in St. Louis, MI, surrounded by her children.
Private graveside service will be held at Midland Memorial Gardens with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
Donna was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on March 8, 1931, the...
Jack Leroy Tyler
Feb 15, 2023
Jack Leroy Tyler, age 76, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.
A Memorial Service will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ava Euper officiating. Visitation will...
Betty Rae (Forbes) Rice
Feb 15, 2023
Betty Rae Rice, age 94, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at McKellers Assisted Living, St. Louis, MI.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at a later date at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI.
Betty was born in Royal Oak, MI on May 22, 1928, the daughter of...
Jean Ann (Gillison) Glick
Feb 13, 2023
Jean Ann Glick, age 84, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.
Private Family Graveside Services at Laingsburg Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Jean was born in Essex Township, Michigan on May 9, 1938, the daughter of Robert Edward and Geraldine (Benjamin) Gillison.
Online condolences can be sent to...
Harold Daniel Nolan
Feb 12, 2023
Harold Daniel Nolan, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home.
Harold was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 14, 1944, the son of Harold Bruce and Florence Euphemia (Blood) Nolan.
Harold served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Harold was an avid hunter...
Joanne A. (Pope) Sisco
Feb 12, 2023
Joanne A. Sisco, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her sons home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, February 17, 2023, with Fr, Raj Bandaru presiding. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation...
Sandra Rosemary (Belleville) Reeves
Feb 11, 2023
Sandra Rosemary (Belleville) Reeves of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023, at the age of 84.
Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca United Methodist Church, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI. Visitation will be...
Ora Larry Root
Feb 9, 2023
Ora Larry Root, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home.
A cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Ora will be buried beside his wife Sharon at Strong Cemetery, Weidman, MI.
Ora was born in Barryton, Michigan on March 22,...
Ruth Carol (Raycraft) Holley
Feb 9, 2023
Ruth Carol Holley, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, with Mr. Matthew Boughan officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St....
Marilyn Jean (Amy) Lumsden
Feb 9, 2023
Marilyn Jean Lumsden, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, received her heart's desire and was welcomed into the arms of the Savior Thursday, February 9, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 17, 2023, with Pastor Gary Simmons officiating....
William Archie "Bill" Dush
Feb 9, 2023
William Archie "Bill" Dush, age 95, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.
Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf- Keck officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the...
Julia Laurraine "Julie" Paksi
Feb 3, 2023
Julia Laurraine "Julie" Paksi, age 52, of Lansing, MI, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at the Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023m with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will...
Rodger Leroy Kelley
Feb 3, 2023
Rodger Leroy Kelley, age 66 of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.
Cremation has taken place per his wishes and no memorial service is planned at this time. If you ever had the privilege of listening to any of his life stories (no one could tell a story better...