Obituaries

March 4, 2024

      Richard John "Dick" Colbry, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, with Dr. Keith Wise and Brian Ross officiating. Visitation will be held...

March 4, 2024

      Mary Katherine Rappuhn, age 91, of St. Johns, MI, peacefully ended her earthly journey and began her heavenly journey on Monday, March 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

      A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery, Okemos, MI. 

      Mary was born...

February 29, 2024

      Brian James Dault, age 61, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his home. 

      A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2-5 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI.

      Brian was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 27, 1962, the son of James...

February 28, 2024

     Shirley Darlene Baese, age 95, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Fenton, MI. She was a resident of Grandpas' Assisted Living House.       A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Elsie, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Burial has taken place...

February 26, 2024

      Beverly Jane "Bev" Balcom, age 79, of Elwell, MI, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Corewell Health- Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Restoration 58:12 Nazarene Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, with Pastor Jake Gregory officiating.  Burial will take place at Seville...

February 25, 2024

     Olga Martinez passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 90 years old on Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Saint Johns, Michigan.

      Olga was born March 10, 1933 in Monterrey, the capital of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. As the daughter of Juanita Maciel Mascareño, from her earliest days Olga was known for...

February 22, 2024

     

Debra Harper, of San Leandro, CA, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024.       She was born on April 16, 1954, the daughter of Kenneth and Ramona Harper.  She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1972.      Debra was a true lover of animals and adopted many strays throughout...

February 21, 2024

     Judy Ann Slocum, age 79, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at her home. 

      A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Judy and Michael at a later date.

      Judy was born in Lansing, Michigan...

February 21, 2024

      José Manuel Soares “Joe” Silva, age 64, of DeWitt, MI, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with Pastor Josh Lator officiating.  A private graveside service will take...

February 20, 2024

     Laura Maureen Teed, age 72, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  It is quite possibly the hardest thing to do when you are faced with announcing the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother, and sister due to cancer.  Laura was a fighter.  She fought cancer for nearly 3 years after receiving a Stage 4 diagnosis...

February 19, 2024

      Jerry Lee Harrell, age 65, of Brant, MI, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

        A Celebration of Life will be held at Chapin Township Hall, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 12:00 P.M.

       Jerry was born in St. Johns, MI on September 20, 1958, the...

February 18, 2024

     Raymond Howard "Howard" Metzmaker, Jr., age 91, of Potterville, MI, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

      A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 3:30-6:30 P.M. at VFW Hall in Charlotte, MI.

      Raymond was born in Grand Ledge, MI on April 10, 1932, the...

February 18, 2024

      Sheila Delores Quigley, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

      A Memorial Service will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 3, 2024, with Pastor Dan Towar officiating. 

      Sheila was...

February 18, 2024

      Polly Kay Richards, age 72, passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2024, in Eureka, Michigan.

      Polly was born on December 11, 1951, in St. Johns, Michigan, the daughter of William “Bill” Palmer and Jennie Dale (Hutton) Richards. Polly was the first of six children. As a child of a large family, she enjoyed many activities when she was...

February 17, 2024

      Helen Marie Slowinski, age 87, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, peacefully at her home. 

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 22, 2024.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

February 17, 2024

      Connie Lee McGill, age 74, of Sumner, MI, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Sumner Center Church of the Nazarene, Sumner, MI 48889, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with Pastor Jake Gregory and Rev. Harold Meyers officiating. Burial will take...

February 16, 2024

     Robert Wesley "Bob" Patterson, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with Chaplain Lori Pollitz and C. Leslie Charles officiating.  Burial will take place at...

February 15, 2024

      Stanley Michael Bernard, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, while under the care of hospice and Ashley Care Center.

       Stanley was born on December 20, 1932, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the son of the late John and Viola (Lavictor) Bernard.  He resided in Flint, MI, with his wife of 38...

February 14, 2024

Born August 10, 1954 - Died February 14, 2024

James graduated from Ithaca High School. He was a friend to all and quick with a joke. He was one of a kind and lived life to the fullest. He was a skilled carpenter that repaired and remodeled many homes in Gratiot County.

He is survived...

February 13, 2024

Neville Virgil Pitcher, 90, passed away on February 13, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, family story teller, along with being a trusted mentor and friend to many.

Neville was born at home in Vickeryville Michigan, to Laurence and Lucile (Long) Pitcher on November 18, 1933, and attended Vickeryville School followed by Carson...