Obituaries

Aug 5, 2023

Larry D Barnes, 82 of Ithaca, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family by his side August 5, 2023.  He was born April 14, 1941, son of Darrell and Florence (Kellogg) Barnes.  He attended the Barnes Country School in North Star Township and Ithaca High School, graduating with the class of 1959.  He attended Michigan...

Aug 3, 2023

 

      Chris Alan Devereaux, age 61, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

      Memorial Graveside Service will be held on October 1, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  A Memorial Luncheon will be held after the graveside service at...

Aug 3, 2023

 

     Alice Carolyn McCrory, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at McKellar's Adult Foster Care.

     Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wheeler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, with Pastor Michael Podeszwa officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...

Aug 2, 2023

 

     Lena H. Trowbridge, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at The Pearl of Rolling Meadows, in IL, with her family by her side.

     Lena was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on April 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Knopp) Barrett.  She worked in the office at her father’s business...

Jul 29, 2023

 

     Nancy Elaine Naessens, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hearts Content Adult Foster Care Home, Breckenridge, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 3, 2023,...

Jul 27, 2023

 

     Laura Lyn Bashans, age 58, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

     Laura was born in Saginaw, MI on September 2, 1964, the daughter of Mary Della (Simmons) Bashans.  Laura was a graduate of Ithaca High School. ...

Jul 21, 2023

 

      Robert William Perrigo, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until the...

Jul 20, 2023

 

     Michael Doran, age 71, of Ithaca, went into the arms of Jesus on July 20, 2023. Mike was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on June 3, 1952, to the late Harvey and Ida Doran. He graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill in 1970 and went on to earn his teaching degree from Central Michigan University in 1974. In the fall of 1974,...

Jul 20, 2023

 

     Gary Allan VanVleet, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 24, 2023, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Burial...

Jul 19, 2023

Nancy Kay Davis, age 80, of rural Ithaca, died July 19, 2023.

Nancy was born in Carson City, Michigan, on May 31, 1943, the daughter of Ralph and Maxine (Bailey) Sparks.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1963, and married Larry James Davis on June 26, 1965. Larry preceded her in death on August 20, 2020....

Jul 18, 2023

 

     Walter "Walt" John Egan, age 74, of Greenville, MI, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Spectrum Health Systems- Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, MI, surrounded by his loving family.  Walt was given Last Rites by Father John at the hospital.

     A Celebration of Life will be...

Jul 16, 2023

 

     Donald Frank "Don" Lukas, age 61, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.

     Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI.  Immediately following the visitation, a graveside service...

Jul 16, 2023

 

      Frances Irene Gyurnek, age 90, of Sumner, MI, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at New Haven Church of God at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with Pastor John Hagerman officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery. Visitation...

Jul 15, 2023

 

     Bernard James “Jimmy” Kosloski, Jr., age 56, of Lansing, Michigan, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital.

     Graveside Services will be at Deepdale Cemetery, Lansing, MI on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.

     Jimmy was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 26, 1966,...

Jul 15, 2023

Gary Alan Churchill, age 70, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, July 15, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Gary was born March 27, 1945, in Alma, the son of Dale Alton and Opal Pauline (Hoffer) Churchill.  He served in the U.S. Army in Viet Nam.  He retired from working  at Parker Hannisin after 27 years. One July 13, 1974...

Jul 14, 2023

 

     Dorothy Lou Schmid, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

     In following Dorothy’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, with Pastor...

Jul 13, 2023

 

     Mark T. Perryman, age 64 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his wife and children.

      A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

      Mark was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee on February 13, 1959 the son of Thomas and Carolyn (Wisdom) Perryman.  Mark married...

Jul 13, 2023

February 17, 1954-July 13, 2023

Cindy Lou Sanders, age 69, of Sumner formerly from Bridgeville passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.

She retired from Fisher Body in 2008 and was a 1972 Ithaca High School graduate. She enjoyed traveling to Cheboygan and spending time at...

Jul 12, 2023

 

      Dennis Ray Saylor, age 82, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, with his family by his side.

      Per his wishes, after cremation a private family graveside service will take place.

      Dennis was born on September 3, 1940, the son of Roy and Mary (Gander)...

Jul 10, 2023

Axel B. Caris, 76 of Stanton, passed from his earthly life July 10, 2023.

He served in the United States Navy during peace time, where he played trombone in the Navy Band.  He retired from Frigidaire-Electrolux in Greenville after working there many years.  He enjoyed playing bingo, driving his car (always one with a comfortable ride and...