Obituaries

In loving memory of Helisha Marie Schaub, age 45, of Ithaca.

She leaves behind her husband, Dan; son, Charlie; her mother and father, John and Sherry Brown; her sister, Heather Waters (Nick Franklin) and their children Janessa Franklin and Nickolas Franklin; her brother, Grant (Virginia) Beck and their children, Andre and Juliana; her uncle, Bob...

George Jerry Skorna, 81 of St. Johns, MI

It is with a heavy heart we must announce the passing of our father and grandfather, George Skorna.  George was born January 31st, 1943, in an old farmhouse to Paul and Helen Skorna.  George and his eight siblings learned at an early age what hard work was...

Deborah Mitchell Muscott was born in Detroit on February 26, 1954, the daughter of Thomas and Martha Jane (Euler) Mitchell. Debby was married to Ronald Muscott on October 2, 1993 in Cascade, Michigan.

She attended Western Michigan University and worked as a commercial lines insurance broker.

Debby’s hobbies included collecting dolls, beanie...

Randolph George Smith, age 72 of Ithaca, passed away peacefully at his home. Randy was born April 17, 1952 in Jackson, Michigan. He was a proud veteran, joining the US Army in 1970. After retiring from the military, Randy enjoyed golfing, hunting, and being in the outdoors, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his son and grandsons golfing....

Jacqueline (Jackie) Darlene Bowen was 87 years old when she passed from this life.  She and her husband Bill are long time residents of Ithaca.  She is survived by Bill, her two sons Craig (Wilsonville, OR) and Kent, his wife Renata (Gaylord, MI) grandchildren Kyle & his wife Ashley (Plymouth, MI), Katie & her husband Tony (Waltham, MA), Corbin...

Scott Allan Monroe, 59, of Ithaca, died recently in his home. He was born September 9, 1964 to Robert N. and Linda Monroe. Scott graduated from Ithaca High School in 1983 and held jobs with Petticoat Junction in Alma, Michigan and also as a custodian with the Alma School System.

He is survived by a stepdaughter, Anya; ...

Reba was born on March 1, 1921 to Ray and Clara (Smeltzer) Benson in Layfayette Township near Ithaca, Michigan. In 1942 she married Royce I. Howd and made her home with him in Lansing. They celebrated their 50th anniversary before he passed away in 1992.

Reba graduated from Ithaca High School in 1939, later attending Central Michigan...

Carol Ann Merchant has gone home to be with her Lord on July the 27th.

Carol Ann was born to Paul Dawkins and Lorna Charlotte (Burnham) Petro on November 7, 1942 at their home outside of St Louis, Michigan. She was educated at Mull School (corner of Van Buren and Bagley) through the 6th grade then went...

Robb Clifford Coleman, II, age 32, of Lansing, MI, passed away.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. The family requests in honor of Robbie...

Lewis Albert Becker, Sr., age 86, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John XXIII Parish of Hemlock, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 151 St. Mary’s Dr., Hemlock, MI 48626 at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 7, 2021,  with Rev. Fr....