Obituaries

October 1, 2022

1980-2022

In loving memory of Jeremy Scott Kesterson of Alma Michigan, aged 42, died of heart failure on the afternoon of October 1, 2022.  Born prematurely at 30 weeks on April 7, 1980, Jeremy survived to become a man whose company and attention was valued by so many, as he was generous with his affections and joys. ...

September 30, 2022

  Mark Clifford Miser, loving son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2022, at the age of 67.

   He will be honored in a celebration of his life, to be scheduled at a later date.

   Mark was born in Lansing, MI, on December 12, 1954, the son of Lloyd and Dorothy “Dot” (Hasbrook) Miser....

September 30, 2022

     Christine Ann Helms, age 51, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 from...

September 29, 2022

June 30, 1930 - Sept. 29, 2022

Beverly Jean (Goodwin) Godley passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor with many of her children by her side. Beverly was 92.

A funeral service will be held at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, Michigan at 11:00am on Friday, October 7,...

September 28, 2022

    Jerome Alphonse "Jerry" Schueller, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.    

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M, on Monday, October 3, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. Burial will take...

September 28, 2022

     Stanley A. Lutz, age 89, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

September 26, 2022

    Eugene Robert "Gene" Pitcher, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 29, 2022, with Pastor Matt Beery officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI....

September 26, 2022

 

     DeLoris Jean Harger, age 89, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 30, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Michigan....

September 25, 2022

     Pauline Helen Smith, age 54, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

     In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of Pauline's life will be held at a later date.

     Pauline was born in Flint, Michigan on March 11, 1968, the daughter of...

September 24, 2022

     Sharon F. Peck, age 82, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27,...

September 23, 2022

        Maryellen A. Rogers, age, 87, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, MI.

       Funeral Services will be held at New Haven Church of the Brethren, 7587 Grant Road, Middleton, MI, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Gardner Cemetery, Tyrone Township, MI.  Visitation will be...

September 21, 2022

    Ronald Lynn McGowan, age 63, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home.

     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery.

Ron was born in Bronx, New York on August 28, 1959, the son of Clarence James...

September 21, 2022

   

    Michael Lyle "Mike" Goodknecht, age 69, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home.

    A Memorial Service will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.

   Michael was born in St. Johns, MI, on September 10, 1953, the...

September 20, 2022

    James E. "Jim" Brisson, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 24, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Paul Werley...

September 19, 2022

      Briona Renee Ordway, age 22, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 as the result of a car accident.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, with Dr. Brendan Holmquist officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday,...

September 19, 2022

     Wally Lee Beeman, age 61, of Ovid, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of his Savior, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at home with his wife by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Owosso Church of Christ, Owosso, MI, at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, with Jeremy Wittwer officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury...

September 19, 2022

    Colleen Rae Gruesbeck, age 87, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan.

     A Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel , Ovid, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September, 23, 2022, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, from...

September 17, 2022

       Guy Albert Lance, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Duck River, TN.

       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, September 23, 2022, 2:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23,...

September 17, 2022

     Jason Michael Goerge, age 48, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy...

September 16, 2022

 

     Ernestine Ruth "Ernie" Hatfield, age 91, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at her daughter's home.

     Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

     Ernestine was born in Elsie, Michigan on January 2, 1931, the daughter of Eugene and Marguerite (Sexton) Moore. She enjoyed trips to the casino,...