Obituaries
James R. "Chief" Brown
Jul 3, 2022
James R. Brown "Chief", age 66, of Lake City, MI, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. A Fireman's dedication...
Jerry Duane Schaub
Jun 30, 2022
Jerry Duane Schaub, age 86, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.
A Graveside Service will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.
Jerry was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on November 11, 1935, the...
Charles Gene “Chuck” Leckenby
Jun 29, 2022
Charles Gene "Chuck" Leckenby, age 72, of Henderson, MI, finished his 14 month battle with cancer Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Chesaning Nursing and Rehab Center, Chesaning with his family by his side.
A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at Chapin United Methodist Church Hall, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 30, 2022....
James Kenneth "Jim" Leasher
Jun 27, 2022
James Kenneth "Jim" Leasher, age 76, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.
A celebration of his life will be held at the family farm, 8364 Jerseyville Road, Blanchard, MI, (look for a trail with signs, this is back in the woods) on Saturday, October 1,...
Joseph Peter "Papa Bear" Mesh
Jun 24, 2022
Joseph Peter Mesh, age 84, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan; just two days after his 59th wedding anniversary to his beloved wife, Joyce (Altvater), who survives him.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at...
Jeanette Darliene (Somers) Hughes
Jun 23, 2022
Jeanette Darliene Hughes, age 84, of Cashiers, NC, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Eckerd Living Center, Highlands, NC.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at11:00 A.M., with her nephew, Mr. Tom Harris officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation...
Patricia Ann (Johnson) Butler
Jun 21, 2022
Patricia Ann “Pat” Butler, Pat Butler, as she preferred to be known, passed away on her 93rd birthday, on June 21, 2022, at Burcham Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation in East Lansing, where she was recovering from a fall.
Patricia Ann Johnson was born in Owosso in 1929, Pat settled with her husband and children in St....
Lee Ann (Rossow) Dietz
Jun 18, 2022
Lee Ann Dietz, age 83 St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at South Bingham...
Karl Edward Buslepp
Jun 17, 2022
Karl Edward Buslepp, age 64, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home with his wife and caregiver at his side.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Karl was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 5, 1957, the son of Robert Charles and Barbara Ellen (Hart)Buslepp....
Robert Lee Wilber
Jun 16, 2022
Robert Lee Wilber, age 95, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 20, 2022, with Pastor Eric Wilber officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery. Visitation...
Ida (Moreland) Teall
Jun 16, 2022
Ida Teall, age 94, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.
Graveside Services will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI, on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.
Ida was born in Brownstown, Illinois on September 6, 1927, the daughter...
Debra Sue (Koenigsknecht) Sturk
Jun 14, 2022
Debra Sue Sturk, age 63, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI
A Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the memorial service at the funeral...
Debra Sue "Debbie" (Koenigsknecht) Sturk
Jun 14, 2022
Debra Sue Sturk, age 63, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI
Debra was born in Fowler, MI on June 16, 1958, the daughter of George Joseph and Joan M. (Stump) Koenigsknecht. She graduated from Fowler High School. Deb was a home hospice aide for many years. She was a...
David Paul Kelley
Jun 14, 2022
David Paul Kelley, age 60, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 4-6 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Delphine Lee (Huber) Kehrberg
Jun 12, 2022
Delphine Lee Kehrberg, age 82, of Alma, MI, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at her daughters home, with her family and earth angel Mandy by her side.
A Funeral Service will be held at Community Baptist Church, Alma, MI, on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Tom Huber officiating. ...
Gertrude Lorene "Gert" (Tribfelner) Dunham
Jun 8, 2022
Gertrude Lorene “Gert” Dunham, age 90, went to be with her Lord, on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, at A Family Affair of Haslett, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Owosso, MI, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael O’Brien presiding. Burial will take place at...
Bonnie Elaine (Detwiler) Hall
Jun 6, 2022
Bonnie Elaine Hall, age 77 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at her home.
A private graveside service was held at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Alma, Michigan, on Friday, June 10, 2022, with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating.
Bonnie was born in Alma, Michigan on August 10, 1944, the daughter of Ralph Garwin and...
Ronald Curtis Tomasek
Jun 6, 2022
Ronald Curtis Tomasek, age 68, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at VFW Hall of Ovid from 5-7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Ron’s family and friends will have an opportunity to share memories at 5:30 P.M. Food and drinks will be provided.
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Donna Lee (Hiner) North
Jun 6, 2022
Donna Lee North, age 77, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at her home.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fowler, MI.
Donna was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 23, 1945, the daughter of Stanley...
Ruth Ann (Haruska) Steffen
Jun 5, 2022
Ruth Ann Steffen, age 72, of Brant, MI, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home.
Ruth was born in St. Johns, Michigan on June 14, 1949, the daughter Charles Carl and Ruth Josephine (Holmes) Haruska. Ruth graduated from Ashley High School with the class of 1967. Ruth married Richard Dewaine Steffen on July 1, 1967...
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