Obituaries

Margaret P. (Cartwright) Wise

Margaret P. (Cartwright) Wise

September 15, 2022

     Margaret P. Wise, age 77, of DeWitt, Michigan passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, Michigan

     Memorial Service will be at the Maple Rapids United Methodist Church, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

     Margaret was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 20, 1945,...

Terry Robin Haneckow

Terry Robin Haneckow

September 12, 2022

     

    Terry Robin Haneckow, longtime resident of St. Johns, Michigan, went to meet his heavenly Father on September 12th, 2022 at the age of 83. 

      Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Burial will take place at St. John...

David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel

David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel

September 11, 2022

     David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel, age 82, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, surrounded by his family at Good Vibes Adult Foster Care, Pewamo, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 16, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding.  Burial will...

Clinton Junior Nelson

Clinton Junior Nelson

September 10, 2022

     Clinton Junior Nelson, age 91, of Elwell, MI, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

     In following Clinton’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will hold a private memorial.

     Clinton was born in Seville Township, on May 25, 1931, the son of Ray and Nina (Parks) Nelson.  He grew up...

Valorie Jean (Sexton) Miersma

Valorie Jean (Sexton) Miersma

September 10, 2022

  Valorie Jean Miersma, age 69, of DeWitt, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at The Willows of Okemos.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 6-8 P.M....

Jeanine Marie Czape

Jeanine Marie Czape

September 9, 2022

    Jeanine Marie Czape, age 62, of Saint Charles, MI, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Center – Saginaw, peacefully with her family by her side.      A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at...

Richard David “Dick” Stutzman

Richard David “Dick” Stutzman

September 8, 2022

     Richard David “Dick” Stutzman, age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie. Visitation will be held...

Kristina K. (Kroone) Kelley

Kristina K. (Kroone) Kelley

September 7, 2022

     Kristina K. Kelley, age 60, of Owosso, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Grand Haven Living Center, Lansing, Michigan after a long battle with dementia.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Owosso, MI, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Fain presiding. Visitation will...

Harry James "Jim" Gall

Harry James "Jim" Gall

September 6, 2022

    Harry James "Jim" Gall, age 72, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home.

     A cremation has taken place and a celebration of life jamboree will be held at a later date.

     Jim was born in Alma, Michigan on June 8, 1950, the son of Francis John and Helen Margaret (Fabiano) Gall.  He...

Betty Jane (Brundage) Ebnit

Betty Jane (Brundage) Ebnit

September 6, 2022

     Betty Jane Ebnit, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI....

Dean Clarence Crosby

Dean Clarence Crosby

September 6, 2022

     Dean Clarence Crosby, age 83, of Elwell, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot with his wife by his side, Alma, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Vestaburg, MI, on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 2:30 P.M., with Pastor Dan Palmer officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Debra Kay (Walker) Moline

Debra Kay (Walker) Moline

September 4, 2022

    Debra Kay Moline, age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma surrounded by her family.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, A.M. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. She will be buried at Monette...

Fay L. (Dryden) Clark

Fay L. (Dryden) Clark

September 4, 2022

     Fay L. Clark, age 96, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt....

Frances Sue (Jankowski) Davis

Frances Sue (Jankowski) Davis

September 3, 2022

 

     Frances Sue Davis, age 80, of Lansing, MI, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Burcham Hills, East Lansing, MI.

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

     Frances was born in Warren Township, MI on February 26, 1942, the daughter of Theodore and Margaret (Marshall) Jankowski.     Sue lived at...

Reginald Arthur "Reggie" Stevens

Reginald Arthur "Reggie" Stevens

September 3, 2022

     Reginald Arthur "Reggie" Stevens, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with Rev. Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI....

Mary Veronica (Wlosek) Galko

Mary Veronica (Wlosek) Galko

September 3, 2022

     Mary Veronica Galko, age 95, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her daughters home surrounded by her family.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with Fr. Kevin Maksym presiding.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,...

Marian Irene (Andres) Kurncz

Marian Irene (Andres) Kurncz

September 2, 2022

     Marian Irene Kurncz, age 89, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, on Monday, September 5, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will...

Linda Marie (Sykes) Smith

Linda Marie (Sykes) Smith

September 1, 2022

    Linda Marie Smith, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the age of 74.   

     A private family memorial is being planned. 

     Linda was born on June 1, 1948 the daughter of Benjamin T. Sykes, Jr. and Dorothy (Karnath) Sykes.  She was a graduate of Portland St. Patrick High School and resided...

Denise Michelle (Darland) Bakker

Denise Michelle (Darland) Bakker

August 31, 2022

     Denise Michelle Bakker, age 62, of Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday, August, 31, 2022, at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Marion Township Cemetery, Marion Springs, Michigan, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Eich officiating.

     Denise was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on April 3, 1960, the...

Sandra Lee (Fritz) Madden

Sandra Lee (Fritz) Madden

August 30, 2022

     Sandra Lee Madden, age 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan. 

      A Family Gathering will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, on Friday, September 2, 2022, from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, New Haven...