Obituaries

August 29, 2023

 

     Janice Deone Frost, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, on August 29, 2023, joined her loving husband, Melvin and children: Adele and Russell.

     Janice was born in her parent's home in St. Johns on February 16, 1929, the daughter of Percy L. and Bernice A. (Upton) Creaser.  Janice married Melvin Frost and together they bought and...

August 28, 2023

 

    Sharon Lee Irrer, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, 706 East Steel Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held...

August 27, 2023

 

     Glenn Edward Hehrer, age 88, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

     A private family service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

     Glenn was born in Ashley, Michigan on October 9, 1934, the son of Edward Harold and Beatrice O. (Cordray) Hehrer....

August 26, 2023

 

     Stanley Raymond Helms, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

     No services to be held at this time. 

      Stanley was born in Carson City, MI on November 13, 1949, the son of David Orbin and Winifred U. (VanDouser) Helms. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with...

August 26, 2023

 

     Eva Lucille Clark, age 92, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023, with Mr. Kevin VanAtta officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time...

August 25, 2023

 

     Robert Terry Boyd, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Elsie First Baptist Church, Elsie, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:30-1:00 P.M. prior to the service at the...

August 22, 2023

 

     Frederick Lee "Fred" Vess, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Maple View Assisted Living Inc., Ithaca, MI.

      In following Fred's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

      Frederick was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 9, 1937, the son...

August 20, 2023

 

     Lois Grace Painter, age 85, of Wheeler, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, with Pastor Lyle McCoon, Jr. officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. ...

August 19, 2023

 

     Tedford John Tycocki, born December 10, 1940, in West Lafayette, Indiana, son of the late Theodore Anthony Tycocki and Dorothy (Douglas) Johnson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at age 82.

      Ted graduated from Ferris State University in 1962, with a BS in Environmental Sanitation. He began his career with the Berrien...

August 18, 2023

 

      James W. Olson, age 98, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at Medilodge of Lansing, Michigan.

       James was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 1, 1925, the son George and Leonore Olson. He graduated from Ovid High School and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. James was a farmer most...

August 17, 2023

David Elliott Wetzel; age 82; of Ithaca; affectionately known as “Pappy”, passed away peacefully in his home in Ithaca on Thursday, August 17, 2023. David was born on August 18, 1940 in Alma at Smith Memorial Hospital to Robert and Sarah (Elliott) Wetzel. He married Sheila (Willert) Wetzel on May 19, 1962 in Ithaca. He enjoyed hunting at the...

August 16, 2023

 

       Zane David Salinas (Zane Thompson), age 21, passed away on August 16, 2023, in Marion Springs, MI.

       Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

       Zane was born in Owosso, MI, on May 21, 2002, to Tara Thompson. He was bright light in a very...

August 14, 2023

 

 

    Gary Lee "Greybeard" Schultz, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

     Come share your stories with the family on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 P.M. at the Ovid Township Hall. In his honor, Greybeard's favorite coffee and desserts will be served.

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August 13, 2023

 

    

   Darrel Van Mockridge, age 55, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, in his home.

          Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  Burial will take place at Lakefield Township Cemetery, Lakefield Township, MI, at a later date. Visitation will be...

August 13, 2023

 

     Grace Anne Green, age 93, of Elsie, passed away Sunday, August 13th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a friend to all.

     Grace was born May 15, 1930, to Eugene and Anna (Mangelman) Ensign. She grew up on a small farm in Bannister, Michigan, and the youngest of...

August 13, 2023

 

      William Paul "Bill" Fox, age 82, of St. Johns, MI, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18, 2023, with Rev....

August 12, 2023

Leona Marie Patterson passed away August 12, 2023.

She was born June 29, 1939 in Sheridan, Mi. to D.L. and Sylvia Hodges. She attended school in Stanton, Michian. After 25 years she retired from the Hyatt Regency hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Leona had a passion for cooking which helped her excel at culinary school. She...

August 11, 2023

 

      Gale Lee Baese, age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Pathway Home of Elsie, Elsie, Michigan. 

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Griffin presiding. Burial will take place at...

August 11, 2023

     Donald Chris "Don" Hansen, age 65, of St.Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.     A Celebration of Don's Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 18, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will...

August 11, 2023

 

     Jerome Alphonse “Jerry” Kusnier, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his sister's Mary Jane's home.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, August 14, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Kuchar presiding. Burial will take place at...