Obituaries

January 20, 2023

     Thelma Lucele Goodrich, age 93 of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at the United Church of Ovid, 131 W. Front Street, Ovid, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, with Pastor Charlene Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held on...

January 19, 2023

   Timothy J. "Tim" Anderson, age 63, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

     Private burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.

     Timothy was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on April 6, 1959, the son of Samuel C. and Dorris Jean (Morehouse)...

January 19, 2023

Rudy Richardson was born at home in Kentucky November 16, 1950 passed away January 19, 2023. He spent most of his life in Lansing, MI. He loved running the street with friends, and NASCAR on Sundays. He never really grew out of being a "city" boy when we moved  to North Star.  Rudy spent a lot of time at...

January 18, 2023

Paul Warren Hooper, the infant son of George and Michaela (Wiesman) Hooper of rural Ithaca passed away on January 18 in his parent’s arms.  His arrival was highly anticipated by the extended family with love for him growing each day.  He will be deeply missed. Paul is survived by his parents George and Michaela; sister Wrenley; grandparents Sheri Wiesman and...

January 16, 2023

      Walter Benjamin “Walt” Smith, age 88, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

      A cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan, at a later date.

      Walter was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on September 24, 1934, the son...

January 15, 2023

    Lynette Marie Weaver, age 60, of St. Johns, MI, passed away at her home Sunday, January 15, 2023, with her family by her side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 20, 2023, with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating. Burial will take place at...

January 14, 2023

       

     Rose Marie Wesner, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. 

   Rose was born in St. Johns, Michigan on November 28, 1950, the daughter of Thomas Joseph and Helen Lena (Paseka) Mitosinka.  She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns, Michigan. On November...

January 11, 2023

    Mervin Eugene Flegel, age 92, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI .

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 16, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be...

January 9, 2023

    Dennis Elton Hunt, age 67, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M., on Friday, January 13, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from...

January 8, 2023

     Bonnie Lynn Barrett, age 60, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident.  Her husband Scott was also injured in this accident and is currently at Michigan Medicine, formerly, University of Michigan Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at this time and an obituary will be forthcoming in the next few days....

January 7, 2023

     Dwight Dean Shepherd, age 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI, with his family by his side.

     A Memorial Service will be held at North Star Township Hall, North Star, MI, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.

     Dwight was born in Alma, Michigan...

January 5, 2023

     Ronda Marie Gorney, age 55 passed away the evening of January 5th, 2023, at the University of Michigan Hospital, in Ann Arbor, MI.

     Ronda was born in Saginaw, MI on May 5th, 1967. She is the daughter of Ron & Jean Gorney of Elwell, MI. She graduated from Alma High School. Ronda worked in the office of Pine...

January 5, 2023

     Barry Lynn Hallead, age 75, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home with his wife and family by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 9, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will...

January 4, 2023

Helen Esther Daymon, age 89, of Sumner, formerly of Flat Rock, died Wednesday, January 4, in New Haven Township, Sumner.

Helen was born in Alma on January 9, 1927, the daughter of Louis Raymond and Henrietta Marguerite (Riggs) Nevills.  She married Lavern Roy Daymon and they made their home in Flat Rock where she lived for almost...

January 2, 2023

Robert Strong of Ithaca, Michigan passed away on January 2, 2023 at the age of 85. Bob was born on June 5, 1937. He was the eldest son of Helen (Kellogg) Strong and Delbert Strong. He attend Yound Country School (a one room country school) of Newark Township in Gratiot County from kindergarten to the eighth grade. He then...

December 30, 2022

     Gary Brian "Gip" Snyder, age 77, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home.

     A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, St. Johns, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.    Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

December 30, 2022

     Paul Arnold Esch, age 82, of Fowler, Michigan, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Green Acres Retirement Living , Ionia, Michigan. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, Michigan, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding. Burial will take place at...

December 29, 2022

     Helen Lena Mitosinka, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 29, 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 at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 31, 2022, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  A private burial will...

December 26, 2022

     Douglas Arthur Williams, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring, and details are forthcoming.

     Doug was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 17, 1942; he was the eldest son of Arthur and Leona (Strouse) Williams....

December 25, 2022

        Rita Delores Zapata, age 58, of Gratiot County Michigan, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023,...