Obituaries

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...

March 15, 2024

      Kimberly Anne "Kim" Audia, age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with Pastor Jeremy Wittwer officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

March 14, 2024

     Caroline Alice Pierce, age 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. This very special and sweet lady went home to be with her Lord and Savior. 

      A celebration of life will take place at Middlebury Methodist Church, 8100 West Hibbard Road, Ovid, MI from 1 to 4 P.M. on Sunday,...

March 14, 2024

      Dorothy Carol "Dort" Long, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with Mr. Brad Vibber officiating. Burial will take place at Jasper...

March 12, 2024

      Thomas Joe "Tom" Van Velzor, age 57, of Livonia, MI and formerly of Walled Lake, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home.

      A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

      Thomas was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 18, 1966, the son...

March 10, 2024

Sharon Ann (Walls) Watkins, age 76 of Ithaca, Michigan passed away on March 10, 2024 in her home.

She was born in Lakeview, Michigan on November 12, 1947 to Orley and Ruby “Jessie” (Herzog) Walls of Six Lakes, Michigan. She married her husband, Thomas A. Watkins of Mason on November 1966 in Holt, Michigan.

March 10, 2024

      Kaye Frances Freeman, age 73, of Owosso, MI, passed away peacefully in the hands of her loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with Pastor Fred Lab officiating. Burial will take place at Lakefield Township...