Obituaries

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...

Dec 16, 2021

Charles Arthur Wadell, born February 15, 1940 in St. John’s, Michigan went to the Lord Thursday, December 16th, 2021.  His pain and suffering from cancer has passed.

Charles graduated Elsie high school in 1957 while only 17 because he completed two grades together at the local one room schoolhouse. He loved to read and to learn.  He...

Dec 15, 2021

Jeane Irene Hansen, age 66, of Perry, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Perry, Michigan.

Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.

Jeane was born in Frankfort Germany, on July 27, 1955, the daughter of Ernest and Jeanette (Miller) Gibbs.  She graduated from St....

Dec 14, 2021

John Julius Moravik II, age 20, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Dec 14, 2021

Reatha Lillian Lator, age 101, of Ashley, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 17, 2021, with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

Dec 14, 2021

Kenneth Raymond "Kenny" Post, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

In following Kenny's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a graveside cemetery will be held at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.

Kenny was...

Dec 13, 2021

     Allen Jeffrey “Jeff” Martin, age 78 of Middleton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. He was born in Elsie, MI., the son of Robert and Gathal (Bell) Martin. Jeff graduated from Elsie High School Class of 1961. Jeff is survived by his wife, Janice (Goscinski); sons: Joel (Mary) and Jonathan (Erika) Martin; grandchildren: McKenna and Jack Martin;...

Dec 13, 2021

Edward Theodore Glosch, age, 75, of Ovid, Michigan, went to be with his love on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso, Michigan.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Edward was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on February 10, 1946, the son of Otto...

Dec 13, 2021

    Allen Jeffrey “Jeff” Martin, age 78 of Middleton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.  He was born in Elsie, MI., the son of Robert and Gathal (Bell) Martin. Jeff graduated from Elsie High School Class of 1961.  Jeff is survived by his wife, Janice (Goscinski); sons: Joel (Mary) and Jonathan (Erika) Martin; grandchildren: McKenna and Jack Martin; and...

Dec 13, 2021

George Jacob Ball, age 50, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, in Delta Township, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

George was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 4, 1971, the son of Dennis Martin and Noreen May (Brown) Ball.  George...

Dec 11, 2021

Dennis Alan Baese, age 65, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

Memorial Service at  Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M....

Dec 11, 2021

Kevin Jay Strieff, age 54, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, with Pastor Cal Emerson officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on...

Dec 10, 2021

Rebecca Jo "Becky" Deuel, age 64, of St. Johns , went to be with the Lord on Dec. 10 2021 . She was surrounded by family, including her two loving sisters, as well as her two sons who held her hand as she passed.

Per Becky's request, a cremation has taken place and a Celebration...

Dec 9, 2021

David Charles Moritz, age 70, of Elsie , MI , passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 , at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns , MI .

Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul 's Lutheran Church , Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 13, 2021 , with Pastor Paul Clark...

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Jane Schoendorf, age 93, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 20, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan at...

Dec 6, 2021

Hazel Mae Clagg, age 86, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, with Rev Mary Anne Evans-Justin officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI....

Dec 6, 2021

Sheri Lynn Bohnett, age 51, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 10, 2021, with Roberta Bohnett officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

Dec 6, 2021

Joyce Ann Laverty, age 66, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 10, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral.

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