Obituaries

March 20, 2023

       Nancy Lee Pilot, age 81, of Bannister, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI, surrounded by her family.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Chapin United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, with Pastor Charlene Reha officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

March 16, 2023

    Merle Duane Baese, age 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

    A Memorial Service will be held at the Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with Pastor Ava Euper officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI....

March 15, 2023

DOB 12/21/1995-

Jeffrey died unexpectedly at age 27, on March 15, 2023, at his home in Mt. Pleasant Michigan.  Jeffrey was living with Jodi and Patty Hutson two women who were so dear to Jeff that he considered them his mothers.  Jeffrey was born 12/21/1995 Jeffrey Ashley in Clare Michigan, son of Debbie Ashley and Sid Tutwiler...

March 13, 2023

    Mary Louise Rhynard, age 101, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding.  Burial will take...

March 12, 2023

Robert F. Merchant (Bob) was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, Michigan, and passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2023, in Providence, Rhode Island, at 83.  Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Robert was born on July 6, 1939, to Dale and Opal Merchant and was the youngest of three boys.  He lived at...

March 11, 2023

     Karrol Ann Cowdrey, 60, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

     In following Karrol's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

     Karrol was born in Midland, Michigan on July 4, 1962, the daughter of...

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. ...