Obituaries

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...

August 7, 2023

Mary Ellen Pitkowski – (Czachorowski) 82,  Of Vestaburg Michigan. Went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning August 7th 2023.

Mary Ellen was born on Saturday October 12th 1940 to Mary Ann Czachorowski (Pawlowski)and Walter Valentine Czachorowski. She graduated from Pershing High School in DetroitMichigan on June 20th 1958.Mary Ellen and Eugene Pitkowski were joined...

August 7, 2023

 

     Leon Dwight Searles, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI.

     Private services were held and burial took place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

     Leon was born in St. Johns, Michigan on July 10, 1946, the son of Willard and Lillian (Brown)...

August 5, 2023

Larry D Barnes, 82 of Ithaca, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family by his side August 5, 2023.  He was born April 14, 1941, son of Darrell and Florence (Kellogg) Barnes.  He attended the Barnes Country School in North Star Township and Ithaca High School, graduating with the class of 1959.  He attended Michigan...

August 3, 2023

 

      Chris Alan Devereaux, age 61, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

      Memorial Graveside Service will be held on October 1, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  A Memorial Luncheon will be held after the graveside service at...

August 3, 2023

 

     Alice Carolyn McCrory, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at McKellar's Adult Foster Care.

     Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wheeler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, with Pastor Michael Podeszwa officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...

August 2, 2023

 

     Lena H. Trowbridge, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at The Pearl of Rolling Meadows, in IL, with her family by her side.

     Lena was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on April 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Knopp) Barrett.  She worked in the office at her father’s business...

July 29, 2023

 

     Nancy Elaine Naessens, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hearts Content Adult Foster Care Home, Breckenridge, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 3, 2023,...

July 27, 2023

 

     Laura Lyn Bashans, age 58, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

     Laura was born in Saginaw, MI on September 2, 1964, the daughter of Mary Della (Simmons) Bashans.  Laura was a graduate of Ithaca High School. ...

July 21, 2023

 

      Robert William Perrigo, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until the...

July 20, 2023

 

     Michael Doran, age 71, of Ithaca, went into the arms of Jesus on July 20, 2023. Mike was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on June 3, 1952, to the late Harvey and Ida Doran. He graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill in 1970 and went on to earn his teaching degree from Central Michigan University in 1974. In the fall of 1974,...