Obituaries

March 10, 2023

      Stanley Alan "Stan" Cruz, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Friday, March 10, 2023.

     In following Stan's wishes, a cremation has taken place and at a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.

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March 9, 2023

Tim Endter, age 77, originally of Menasha, WI, passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, March 9th from complications of a recent illness. He was born on July 25, 1945, to his parents Emil and Phyllis (Grode) Endter, who preceded him in death. In recent years, he struggled with Parkinson’s Disease and was living under the attentive care...

March 6, 2023

     Maria Elena Villarreal, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

    A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be held...

March 6, 2023

   Cosme Villarreal, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding.  Burial will take place at a...

March 6, 2023

     Janet Marie Oxendale, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with Pastor Lee Rhodes officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be held...

March 5, 2023

      Shirley Jean Cannon, age 80, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 2-8...

March 4, 2023

 

     Our wonderful mom, Theresa “Terry” Ann Sobula, was born to polish immigrants Andrew W. and Mary K. (Zieliga) Sobula on May 10, 1931, in St. Johns, Michigan, and remained there her entire life.

      Terry was a good natured outgoing young lady, who immensely enjoyed time with her family, friends, and activities of her generation.  She spent lots...

March 3, 2023

     Lincoln Thomas Bryant, was born in the arms of Jesus on the third day, of the third month, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-three at 8:49 in the morning. He weighed one pound one ounce at eleven and one-quarter inches long. He is the son of Loren Eugene and Amanda Lee (Zuniga) Bryant and the younger...

March 3, 2023

     Patricia May Harrington, age 74, of Owosso, MI, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, with Pastor April Crump officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at...

March 2, 2023

Christopher Ellis Martin of Ithaca, MI, was born on October 24th, 1946 in Lansing, MI. He passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2023 in St. Lawrence Hospice Lansing, MI.

He is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne; his 3 children Annette Martin Mallon and her husband Dan of St. Peters, MO, Robert Martin and his wife Penny...

February 26, 2023

     Gloria Jean Brewer, age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     In following Gloria’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.     Gloria was born in Ionia, Michigan, on December 18, 1947, the daughter of George Sherman and Mary (Shirey)...

February 26, 2023

     Wanieta Elaine Bigelow, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Wanieta's Life will be held at a later date. Wanieta will be buried beside her first husband at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI at a later date.

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February 25, 2023

       Kevin Patrick Daly, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 3, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at St. Vincent de...

February 22, 2023

    Elizabeth Sue "Sue" Hardaker, age 84 of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her son’s home.

    Private Family Services will be held.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

    Elizabeth was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 17, 1938 the daughter of Dr. George Wilcox and Mary Louise (Wilbur) Bennett. ...

February 21, 2023

     Roger E. Hudson, age 88, passed into eternity on February 21, 2023, at Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.

     A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Roger was born to Ernest and Hazel Hudson in Alma, Michigan. He graduated from Alma High School in 1952. He...

February 20, 2023

Nancy Riker passed away Monday February 20th 2023 at her home after a battle with liver cancer. She was 80 years old. She was born December 8th 1942 in St. Louis Michigan to Howard and Gladys (Studebaker) Oman’s.

Nancy was a nurse for most of her career in the city Lansing Michigan.

She was a...

February 20, 2023

     Sharon Kay Darling, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Medilodge, East Lansing.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date at Fairfield Township...

February 19, 2023

     Alberta Alice Diehl, age 97, formerly of Maple Rapids, MI, received the desire of her heart and was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Thornapple Manor, Nashville, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 25,...

February 17, 2023

     Donna Belle (Forbes) Dayringer, age 91, entered heaven February 17, 2023, while at home in St. Louis, MI, surrounded by her children.

     Private graveside service will be held at Midland Memorial Gardens with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

     Donna was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on March 8, 1931, the...

February 16, 2023

Wendell Charles Boyer was born on June 12, 1931, in Newkirk, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on the morning of February 16th, 2023 in Alma, MI.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; his two children Becky Hartman and her husband Blaine of Ithaca, Michigan, and Brad Boyer and his wife Stacy of...