Obituaries

Mar 9, 2021

Henry Sylvester Bajena, 91, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in St. Louis, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mount St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11,...

Mar 8, 2021

Gregory Lynn Flegel, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, with his wife by his side, at Baywood Banner Medical Center in Mesa, AZ.

A Memorial Service will be held at New Haven Church of the Brethren, Middleton, MI on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Ruth...

Mar 7, 2021

June Birdsley Young, our greatly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 7, 2021, surrounded by her family.  We rejoice that Mom is at peace in body and spirit in the presence of her Lord and Savior, and trust that our memories will help fill the empty place left in our hearts...

Mar 7, 2021

Josephine Annette Borst, age 87 of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM with family by her side. She said she was, “ready to go be with Jesus,” and lived the last few days of her life with great dignity and grace.

Josephine was born in Laingsburg, MI, on April 18,...

Mar 7, 2021

Dorris V. Frace, 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Mar 5, 2021

Janet Louise MacFarland, age 75, of Elwell, MI, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at Samaritas Senior Living of Saginaw.

Janet's wishes were to be cremated with a family graveside service at Mount Calvary Cemetery, NJ, where she will be buried with her family at a later date.

Janet was born...

Mar 3, 2021

Dan Edward Acre, age 73, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Dennis Baese officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held...

Mar 1, 2021

Becky Lynn Netzley, 48, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., at the Countryside United Brethren Church, 4762 11 Mile Rd, Breckenridge, MI 48615 with Kurt Peters...

Mar 1, 2021

Richard Dix Dunbar, 61, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, MI.

Cremation has taken place. The St. Louis Moose Lodge, 811 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI, will be celebrating Richard's life Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1-4 P.M. at the Lodge. The family will hold a Public Memorial...

Feb 27, 2021

Brandon William Chunko, age 21, of DeWitt Township, MI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital - Clinton, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Brandon will be...

Feb 27, 2021

William Marvin "Bill" Smith, age 60, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, 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 Thursday, March 4, 2021.  Burial will take place at...

Feb 26, 2021

Betty Mae (Somers) McQuiston, age 95, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, with Chris Radcliffe officiating. For those unable to attend, the funeral service will be live streamed...

Feb 26, 2021

Gary Lee Scherer, age 67, of Owosso, MI, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will follow with Military Honors at 2:00 P.M. at...

Feb 26, 2021

Mary Ann Koenigsknecht, age 88, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Gary Koenigsknecht officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

Feb 23, 2021

Alvin Ferris Hipolite, 84, of Ithaca, MI, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the home in which he was born.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery at on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor E. J. Wolf officiating. For those unable to attend the...

Feb 21, 2021

Mildred L. "Millie" Smith, age 91, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take...

Feb 20, 2021

John Leslie Tribfelner, age 44, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service.  Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00 P.M at...

Feb 19, 2021

William "Bill" John Strpko, age 97, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, February 19, 2021, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City.

Private Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  The service will be...

Feb 19, 2021

Christopher Robert "Chris" Heimberger, age 62, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Chris was born in Alma, MI, on December 10, 1958, the son of Robert and Julie (Kinney) Heimberger. He graduated from Ithaca High School.

Chris worked with his best friend and cousin Dave Kinney, Jr....

Feb 18, 2021

James Vincent Wiezorek II, 32, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

James was born in Lansing, MI on September 26, 1988, the son of James Vincent and Teresa Lee (Dart) Wiezorek. He...