Obituaries

May 5, 2023

  

     Zachariah J. “Zach” Riggle, age 34, of Austin, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Austin, Texas.  Zach was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on July 8, 1988, the son of James and Michelle (Searles) Riggle.

     Zach spent his childhood growing his love for travel and living across the country before his family...

May 5, 2023

  Jacqulyn "Jackie" Huntoon, age 55, of Weidman, MI, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. until...

May 5, 2023

     Harold J. McClintic, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, May 5, 2023, at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant with his family by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at...

May 4, 2023

    Larry Victor Ladiski, age 73, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. i"cefuneral home, May 10, 2023, gan 48831an, Burial will take place at Riverside...

May 4, 2023

    Kenneth Lloyd Love, age 75, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

    Cremation has taken place as per his request and no services will be held.

   Kenneth was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on May 27, 1947, the son of Lloyd Carlton and Donna Marie (Clark) Love. ...

May 3, 2023

  Hazel Mae Seelhoff, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Ovid, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, May 8, 2023, with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will take place...

May 3, 2023

     Delmar Ford Janes, Jr., age 70, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home.

     A Graveside Service will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.

     Del was born in Owosso, Michigan on February 28, 1953, the son Delmar Ford and Jeannie Eleanor (Hancock)...

Apr 28, 2023

      Michael Andrew Johnson, age 62, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at his home.

       A Celebration of Life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.  A luncheon will be served after the service.

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Apr 27, 2023

        Barbara Lou (Prime) Dewald, age 93, formerly of Akron and Oscoda, Michigan, passed on to rejoin her beloved husband, Will, on April 27, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer’s.

        Barbara was born in Akron, Michigan, in December 1929, to Lloyd Devilla and Lula Mae (Horst) Prime.  After completing a secretarial course at what now is the Saginaw Business Institute,...

Apr 27, 2023

   Sharon Kay Amante, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

    Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (431 East Saginaw Street, East Lansing, MI 48823) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with President Mark Joseph officiating.  Burial...

Apr 26, 2023

   Margaret L. McDunnell, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at home.

    A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, Essex Twp., MI, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Lowe Cemetery, Essex Twp., MI at a later date.

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Apr 25, 2023

     Barbara Jean Priest, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 1, 2023, with Pastor David VanNorman officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI....

Apr 25, 2023

     Calvin Lewis VanDeusen, age 83, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home. 

     Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

     Calvin was born in Ovid, MI, on March 28, 1940, the son of Lewis and Dorothy (Good) VanDeusen.  He married Doris Rademacher on...

Apr 23, 2023

Richard “Dick” Ira Maxwell of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2023, at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca, where he resided and had received care for the past several years.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Interment will follow in Ithaca Cemetery. ...

Apr 22, 2023

Antoinette Yvonne (Fache) Chandler, age 85, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant on April 22, 2023.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor Bob Norris officiating.  A reception will follow at the Ithaca Baptist Church.

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Apr 22, 2023

     Doris Wilkins, age 87, of Holt, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Holt Senior Care & Rehab Center, Holt, MI. 

     No services will be held at this time.

     She was born on September 30, 1935. Doris devoted her life to helping others as a Clinical Psychologist. She will be fondly remembered by...

Apr 22, 2023

        Susan Frances Teed, age 81, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at home with her loved ones by her side.

      In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date.

     Susan was born in Alma, Michigan on November 13, 1941, the daughter of Alfred C....

Apr 21, 2023

      Helen Elizabeth Guernsey, age 95, of Perrinton, MI, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home.        Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Reid Martin officiating. Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI.  Visitation will be held...

Apr 21, 2023

     Sharon Pauline Biddinger, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, went to be with the Lord , on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Masonic Pathways, Alma.

     A private family funeral service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, with Pastor Chuck Seeley officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will...

Apr 17, 2023

    Margaret Ann Green (nee Gill), age 83, of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. 

     She is survived by her husband Velmar Green, daughter, Margery and her husband Mark VanAtta, and son Craig Green and his wife Darcy. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kelvin, Justin, and Corbie,...