Obituaries

February 15, 2023

     

 

      Jack Leroy Tyler, age 76, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ava Euper officiating.  Visitation will...

February 15, 2023

     Betty Rae Rice, age 94, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at McKellers Assisted Living, St. Louis, MI.

     Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at a later date at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI.

     Betty was born in Royal Oak, MI on May 22, 1928, the daughter of...

February 15, 2023

Lowell Raymond Becker, age 88, of Pewamo, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Portland Assisted Care in Portland, Michigan.

Lowell was born January 25, 1935, in Breckenridge, Michigan the son of Paul and Beulah Ellen (Bassett) Becker. He married Betty Smith July 2, 1955 in Freeland. Betty preceded him in death on November 9, 2009.

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February 13, 2023

     Jean Ann Glick, age 84, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.

     Private Family Graveside Services at Laingsburg Cemetery will be held at a later date.

     Jean was born in Essex Township, Michigan on May 9, 1938, the daughter of Robert Edward and Geraldine (Benjamin) Gillison.

     Online condolences can be sent to...

February 13, 2023

Truman Theodore “Ted” Berry, Jr. age 80, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, February 13, at Masonic Pathways in Alma after a long battle with strokes and Parkinson’s .

He was born July 18, 1932, in Newark Township, the son of Truman Theodore Sr. and Lois Maude (Patterson) Berry.

Ted retired in 1992 from Federal Mogul in...

February 12, 2023

     Harold Daniel Nolan, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home.

     Harold was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 14, 1944, the son of Harold Bruce and Florence Euphemia (Blood) Nolan.

     Harold served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Harold was an avid hunter...

February 12, 2023

      Joanne A. Sisco, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her sons home.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, February 17, 2023, with Fr, Raj Bandaru presiding.  Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI.  Visitation...

February 11, 2023

     Sandra Rosemary (Belleville) Reeves of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023, at the age of 84.

      Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca United Methodist Church, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI.  Visitation will be...

February 10, 2023

Erma Stone, age 101, passed away at The Willows of East Lansing on February 10.

She enjoyed a very happy childhood with her siblings Wayne, Bette (Greening), and Howard and born on the family farm in St. Louis to parents Ira and Dora Comstock on May 26, 1920. They all attended Harrison Country School down the road....

February 9, 2023

    

      Ora Larry Root, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home.

     A cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Ora will be buried beside his wife Sharon at Strong Cemetery, Weidman, MI.

     Ora was born in Barryton, Michigan on March 22,...

February 9, 2023

     Ruth Carol Holley, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, with Mr. Matthew Boughan officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St....

February 9, 2023

     Marilyn Jean Lumsden, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, received her heart's desire and was welcomed into the arms of the Savior Thursday, February 9, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 17, 2023, with Pastor Gary Simmons officiating....

February 9, 2023

   William Archie "Bill" Dush, age 95, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

     Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf- Keck officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the...

February 3, 2023

     Julia Laurraine "Julie" Paksi, age 52, of Lansing, MI, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at the Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023m with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will...

February 3, 2023

      Rodger Leroy Kelley, age 66 of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

      Cremation has taken place per his wishes and no memorial service is planned at this time.  If you ever had the privilege of listening to any of his life stories (no one could tell a story better...

February 3, 2023

     Robert Paksi, age 87, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

February 3, 2023

     Stewart Eugene Iler, I, age 78, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 3:00-7:00 P.M. at the...

February 3, 2023

     Charles Peter "Chuck" Tamulis, age 70, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 10, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding.  Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery at...

February 2, 2023

     Kenneth Orville Berger, Jr., age 82 of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.

     Kenneth was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 11, 1940, the son of Kenneth Orville and Frances Rebecca (Beltz) Berger.  He was a graduate of Clay High School in Ohio and graduated from Michigan State University.  Ken was a member of the...

January 30, 2023

     Dorothy Jean Sehlke, age 95, of Fowler, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns.

     Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023, with Pastor Paul Clark officiating.  Burial will take place at East...