Obituaries

James E. "Jim" Brisson

James E. "Jim" Brisson

Sep 20, 2022

    James E. "Jim" Brisson, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 24, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Paul Werley...

Briona Renee Ordway

Briona Renee Ordway

Sep 19, 2022

      Briona Renee Ordway, age 22, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 as the result of a car accident.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, with Dr. Brendan Holmquist officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Wally Lee Beeman

Wally Lee Beeman

Sep 19, 2022

     Wally Lee Beeman, age 61, of Ovid, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of his Savior, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at home with his wife by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Owosso Church of Christ, Owosso, MI, at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, with Jeremy Wittwer officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury...

Colleen Rae (Swender) Gruesbeck

Colleen Rae (Swender) Gruesbeck

Sep 19, 2022

    Colleen Rae Gruesbeck, age 87, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan.

     A Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel , Ovid, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September, 23, 2022, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, from...

Guy Albert Lance

Guy Albert Lance

Sep 17, 2022

       Guy Albert Lance, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Duck River, TN.

       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, September 23, 2022, 2:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23,...

Jason Michael Goerge

Jason Michael Goerge

Sep 17, 2022

     Jason Michael Goerge, age 48, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Ernestine Ruth "Ernie" (Moore) Hatfield

Ernestine Ruth "Ernie" (Moore) Hatfield

Sep 16, 2022

 

     Ernestine Ruth "Ernie" Hatfield, age 91, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at her daughter's home.

     Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

     Ernestine was born in Elsie, Michigan on January 2, 1931, the daughter of Eugene and Marguerite (Sexton) Moore. She enjoyed trips to the casino,...

Margaret P. (Cartwright) Wise

Margaret P. (Cartwright) Wise

Sep 15, 2022

     Margaret P. Wise, age 77, of DeWitt, Michigan passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, Michigan

     Memorial Service will be at the Maple Rapids United Methodist Church, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

     Margaret was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 20, 1945,...

Terry Robin Haneckow

Terry Robin Haneckow

Sep 12, 2022

     

    Terry Robin Haneckow, longtime resident of St. Johns, Michigan, went to meet his heavenly Father on September 12th, 2022 at the age of 83. 

      Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Burial will take place at St. John...

David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel

David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel

Sep 11, 2022

     David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel, age 82, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, surrounded by his family at Good Vibes Adult Foster Care, Pewamo, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 16, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding.  Burial will...

Clinton Junior Nelson

Clinton Junior Nelson

Sep 10, 2022

     Clinton Junior Nelson, age 91, of Elwell, MI, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

     In following Clinton’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will hold a private memorial.

     Clinton was born in Seville Township, on May 25, 1931, the son of Ray and Nina (Parks) Nelson.  He grew up...

Valorie Jean (Sexton) Miersma

Valorie Jean (Sexton) Miersma

Sep 10, 2022

  Valorie Jean Miersma, age 69, of DeWitt, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at The Willows of Okemos.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 6-8 P.M....

Jeanine Marie Czape

Jeanine Marie Czape

Sep 9, 2022

    Jeanine Marie Czape, age 62, of Saint Charles, MI, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Center – Saginaw, peacefully with her family by her side.      A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at...

Richard David “Dick” Stutzman

Richard David “Dick” Stutzman

Sep 8, 2022

     Richard David “Dick” Stutzman, age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie. Visitation will be held...

Kristina K. (Kroone) Kelley

Kristina K. (Kroone) Kelley

Sep 7, 2022

     Kristina K. Kelley, age 60, of Owosso, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Grand Haven Living Center, Lansing, Michigan after a long battle with dementia.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Owosso, MI, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Fain presiding. Visitation will...

Harry James "Jim" Gall

Harry James "Jim" Gall

Sep 6, 2022

    Harry James "Jim" Gall, age 72, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home.

     A cremation has taken place and a celebration of life jamboree will be held at a later date.

     Jim was born in Alma, Michigan on June 8, 1950, the son of Francis John and Helen Margaret (Fabiano) Gall.  He...

Betty Jane (Brundage) Ebnit

Betty Jane (Brundage) Ebnit

Sep 6, 2022

     Betty Jane Ebnit, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI....

Dean Clarence Crosby

Dean Clarence Crosby

Sep 6, 2022

     Dean Clarence Crosby, age 83, of Elwell, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot with his wife by his side, Alma, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Vestaburg, MI, on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 2:30 P.M., with Pastor Dan Palmer officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Debra Kay (Walker) Moline

Debra Kay (Walker) Moline

Sep 4, 2022

    Debra Kay Moline, age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma surrounded by her family.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, A.M. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. She will be buried at Monette...

Fay L. (Dryden) Clark

Fay L. (Dryden) Clark

Sep 4, 2022

     Fay L. Clark, age 96, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt....