Obituaries

September 12, 2023

Iva Marie Goodhall was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her 93 years of life. She passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born on July 14, 1930 in Ashley, Michigan to Gladys Marie and Alden Tupper Burlingame, Marie was the oldest of two children. She was raised in Ashley and graduated...

September 12, 2023

 

       Edward Carl "Ed" Swanchara, age 64, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home.

       A cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI.

       Edward was born in Carson City, Michigan on October 25, 1958, the...

September 12, 2023

 

     Judith "Judy" Ann Bovee age 84 of Alma and formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.     Judith was born in Flint, Michigan on July 15, 1939, the daughter of Edward and Eva (Jennings) Waterous.  She was a graduate of Manderville High School in Flint.  Judy received...

September 10, 2023

 

    Robert Francis Devereaux, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

     Robert was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 18, 1950, the son of Robert W. and Stella (Miller) Devereaux. Bob graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1968. He married Beatrice "Beaty"...

September 10, 2023

 

  

     Benjamin Bruce Patnaude, age 45, of Potter, NE, went home to be with God on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi, MI. 

     Ben was born in Sodus, New York, on May 13, 1978, the son of Bruce Patnaude and Charisse (Dorman) Musson. 

     Ben worked in the amusement industry where he was revered for...

September 9, 2023

 

       

        Michael Ray Nichols, II, age 44, of Owosso, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

       A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visiting with family...

September 9, 2023

 

    

    Cecilia Martinez, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take...

September 1, 2023

 

    Michael Edward Slocum, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home.

    Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

    Michael was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 16, 1950, the son of Theodore and Dorthy (Kerry) Slocum. Michael married Judy A. (Millard) Slocum...

September 1, 2023

 

     Darrell M. “Mick” Aldrich, age 90, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

     Mick was born in Brant, Michigan on September 7, 1932, the son of Viril and Lena (VanLuven) Aldrich.  He was a veteran and proudly served in Korea from 1953-1955.  Mick married Edith “Edie”...

August 31, 2023

 

     Frank Louis Hufnagel passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the age of 84. He was a fantastic husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family dearly.

     Frank was born in Fowler, December 12, 1938, the son of Nick and Rose (Simon) Hufnagel. He graduated from Fowler High School in 1957. Frank was a lifelong,...

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...