Obituaries

July 18, 2022

Pearl “Faye” McDonald, age 88 of Ithaca, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Carson City Hospital.

Faye was born in Ithaca on August 23, 1933, the daughter of Truman and Lois (Patterson) Berry.   She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951 and worked at Fashion Wheel in Ithaca, J.C. Penney in Alma, and retired from Commercial...

July 16, 2022

 

 Kenneth "Tuffy" Gordon Aldrich, age 57, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his home.

   A cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tuffy's life will take place at a later date.

     Kenneth "Tuffy" was born in Alma, Michigan on October 12, 1964, the son of Kenneth B. and Kay Audrey (Allen) Aldrich....

July 14, 2022

     Rose Anna "Rosie" Van Ells, 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding. Burial will take place at...

July 13, 2022

     Theodore Glen "Ted" Courter, age 50, of  DeWitt, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family.

     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 Wednesday, July 20, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Paul Werley officiating....

July 13, 2022

 

     Jessie Frances Morton, 92, of Mason, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Medilodge, Okemos, MI

     In following Jessie's wishes, a cremation has taken place and she will be buried with her husband in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, WI.

     Jessie was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 1929, the daughter of Wallace Eldridge and...

July 12, 2022

        Ilah Patricia "Pat" Chadderdon, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Midland Cemetery, Midland, MI. Visitation...

July 10, 2022

         Dayton James Cowdrey, age 13, of Houghton Lake, MI, was tragically taken from those that knew and loved him on July 10, 2022, at his home.

      Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 5-8 P.M at the St. Louis Church of Christ, 1075 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, MI 48880. A private family memorial...

July 10, 2022

David Mark Munro, age 62 of Elwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home. Dave was born October 15, 1959 to Edward and Phylis (Teed) Munro of Mount Pleasant.

Dave was a very hard-working family man and a true outdoorsman. He loved collecting guns, hunting, fishing, morel hunting, trapshooting, riding dune buggies at Silver...

July 10, 2022

      Virginia R. Eisler, age 90, of St. Johns, Michigan, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 10:00-11:00 A.M.  She will be buried alongside her husband...

July 9, 2022

Bertha M. Pendell passed away at her home in Ithaca on July 9, 2022, at the age of 99, with her family surrounding her.

Bertha was born September 19, 1922 in Carson City, the daughter of Ezra and Anna (Nickert) Harlow.  She married Duane Pendell on January 2, 1943, and together they raised four children; Beverly (Dale)...

July 8, 2022

 

        Noreen Louise Hubbard, age 97, of Lansing, MI, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at Fairview Adult Foster Care, Grand Ledge.

    Cremation will take place and there will be no services. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Lansing, MI at a later date.

   Noreen was born in Lansing, Michigan on April...

July 7, 2022

      Adam Paul Thompson, age 80, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home.

      Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

      Adam was born in Trenton, MI on February 15, 1942, the son of Adam Joseph and Harriet Muriel (Brown) Thompson....

July 7, 2022

     Paul Edward Zvonek, age 70, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso MI. 

    A private graveside was held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI, with Rev. Ray Strawser officiating.

    Paul was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 14, 1951, the son Edward and Mary (Vitek) Zvonek.

     Online condolences...

July 6, 2022

      Donald L. Howell, 78, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at  McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI.      A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Home, St. Louis, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be...

July 5, 2022

 

        Michael Jason Watson, age 42, of Bath, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, with Pastor Mike Geiger officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service...

July 5, 2022

    Arlis M. Bishop, age 86, of Alger, MI, formerly of Elsie passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Simken Adult Foster Care, Lansing, Michigan. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

July 3, 2022

     James R. Brown "Chief", age 66, of Lake City, MI, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding.  A Fireman's dedication...

June 30, 2022

     Jerry Duane Schaub, age 86, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.

     Jerry was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on November 11, 1935, the...

June 29, 2022

     Charles Gene "Chuck" Leckenby, age 72, of Henderson, MI, finished his 14 month battle with cancer Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Chesaning Nursing and Rehab Center, Chesaning with his family by his side.

     A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at Chapin United Methodist Church Hall, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 30, 2022....

June 27, 2022

  

     James Kenneth "Jim" Leasher, age 76, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

     A celebration of his life will be held at the family farm, 8364 Jerseyville Road, Blanchard, MI, (look for a trail with signs, this is back in the woods) on Saturday, October 1,...