Obituaries

Jan 2, 2022

Martha Ann Coleman, age 79, of Edenville, MI passed away at her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at a later date.  Martha will be buried at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Martha was born March 15, 1942, the daughter of...

Jan 2, 2022

Roger Edwin Harr, age 62, of Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Fowler, MI passed away into eternal life on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, January 24, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place...

Jan 1, 2022

Scott Norman Roy, age 51, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

Jan 1, 2022

Roman Raymond Feldpausch, age 106, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his daughter’s home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI....

Dec 30, 2021

David Lynn Sebring, 65, of Alma , MI , passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 , at MyMichigan Medical Center , Alma .

In following David's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

David was born in Carson City ,...

Dec 30, 2021

William Craig "Spaceman" Harding, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in both MI and FL.

William was born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 12, 1954, the son of William and Raylie (Bowman) Harding.

Dec 30, 2021

William Clayton Fleckenstein, age 45, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12 P.M....

Dec 29, 2021

Gordon Lloyd "Gordie" Hunter, age 70, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

In following his wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.  Burial will take place at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

Gordon was born in Cedar Springs, MI on January...

Dec 27, 2021

Judith Pauline “Judy” (Mosne) Skea, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with Rev. Shawnthea Monroe, of The People’s Church officiating,...

Dec 27, 2021

Michael Wyllys, a “heck of a nice guy” gave up his earthly body on December 27, 2021, age 72, passed away peacefully, and on his own terms, too soon for those who knew him well.

Michael spent his “working” years at Ford Automotive driving hi-lo, and working receiving. He had lots of stories to tell – probably...

Dec 25, 2021

Mary Louise Lindsay, age 91, of Alma, MI, received a wonderful Christmas present by joining her Savior on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A celebration of Mary's life will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI at a date to be announced.

Dec 24, 2021

Nancy Louise Parsons "The Hugger", age 77, of Shepherd, Michigan, died on Friday, December 24, 2021, due to complications related to Covid.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, St. Louis at 11 A.M. on Friday, January 7, 2022, with Pastors Terri Bentley and Billie Lou Gillespie officiating.  Visitation will...

Dec 24, 2021

Colleen Van Nuck went to be with her Lord on Dec. 24, 2021 . She was surrounded by family and passed away peacefully at her home. She was 94 years old. She was born Colleen Theresa Moore to Harry and Elsie (Hatzenbuhler) Moore on July 20, 1927 in Mt. Clemens , MI . She graduated from St. Mary’s...

Dec 22, 2021

Charles Rexford Baker, age 80 of Middleton, MI.  Beloved husband and father, cherished grandfather, and loved brother and uncle passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in the arms of his family.  Charlie was born in his childhood home to Deo and Marie (Huschke) Baker on April 6, 1941, to a family of 12 siblings in total. He graduated...

Dec 22, 2021

Frank Johnson, age 96, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, MI.

Frank will be buried next to his brother at Ford Cemetery and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Frank was born in Saginaw County, MI on July 5, 1925, the son of...

Dec 20, 2021

Shelley Kay Nabbefeld, age 63, of Lansing , MI , passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 , at her home.

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

Shelley was born in Lansing , Michigan on June 15, 1958 , the daughter of Louis and Judy (Rodney)...

Dec 20, 2021

Geraldine Jean “Gerri” Gager, age 89, of Alma, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at her daughter’s home.

Funeral Services will be held on Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Gardens in Alma ,...

Dec 17, 2021

Rose A. Chapko, age 88, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden presiding. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.  Visitation...

Dec 17, 2021

Barbara Lee Shaull, age 71, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, December 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI, at a...

Dec 16, 2021

Nancy Jean Smith, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

In following Nancy's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  Nancy will be buried near her parents in Mentor Township Cemetery, Mio, MI.

Nancy was born...