Obituaries

Jan 28, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Williams, age 88, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Per his wishes he has been cremated and no services will take place.

Robert was born in Grayling, Michigan on January 2, 1933 to Art and Emma Williams. He went to Grayling High school in Grayling, Michigan....

Jan 26, 2021

Margaret Ann Swanchara, age 85, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Tom Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will...

Jan 26, 2021

Bruno Joseph Cook, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

Jan 25, 2021

Carl Alden Wymer, 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, January 25, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.

Carl was born in...

Jan 24, 2021

Beverly Ann Harry, age 93 of Alma, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd, MI.

Beverly was born June 6, 1927, to Ferris and Edith (Beard) Harry. Beverly, a farm girl at heart, always...

Jan 24, 2021

Alice M. Schneider, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating and Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf...

Jan 20, 2021

Virginia Ray "Ginny" Caesar, age 72, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating.   Burial will take place at...

Jan 20, 2021

Eleanor Jean Dennis, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI at a later date.

Jan 20, 2021

Frank Alton Howard, 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brendan Holmquist of Grove Bible Church officiating. Those wishing to view the service may watch...

Jan 19, 2021

Sheila Ruth Panik, age 67, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Cremation will take place and there will be no services.

Sheila was born in Alma, MI on September 17, 1953, the daughter of Russell and Barbara (Stone) Carrick. On October 1, 2005 she married Bradley...

Jan 18, 2021

Margaret Louise Wale, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior Monday, January 18, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take...

Jan 18, 2021

Richard A. “Rick” Bancroft age 83 of Ovid, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Private Services will be held with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Rick was born in St. Johns, MI on July 27, 1937, the...

Jan 17, 2021

Edward Joseph "Ed" Ladiski, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik officiating. Burial will take place at Ford...

Jan 17, 2021

Paul John Ladiski Sr., 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Due to the covid crisis, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Paul was born in St. Johns, MI on June 11, 1931, the son of...

Jan 17, 2021

Carlene Louise Scott, age 84, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI.

Carlene was born in Lansing, MI on February 20, 1936, the daughter of Joseph Thomas and Grace Anna (Hubbert) Penrose. She graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. On June 26, 1965 Carlene married Jack Scott at...

Jan 16, 2021

Katie Lynn Schafer, age 30, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will...

Jan 16, 2021

Barbara A. Allen, age 77, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following her wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial will be held at a later date.

Barbara was born in Emerson Township, MI on May 3, 1943, the daughter of...

Jan 15, 2021

Jesse Philip Sanchez age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jan 13, 2021

Brandon Alexander DeRosia, age 22, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery,  St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jan 13, 2021

Edith “Lorraine” (Underwood) Wright, of Lansing, MI and Zephyrhills, FL, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida as a result of a fall.

She was born on the family farm on April 7, 1923 in Essex Township, MI to Abram Lincoln and Edith Helen (Payne) Underwood.  The youngest of 11 children, Lorraine...