Obituaries

Jan 11, 2021

Ted Gene Hegle, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

Cremation will take place. A Graveside Service with Military Honor's will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. A Celebration of Ted's life for family and friends...

Jan 10, 2021

William "Bill" Howard Hull, age 67, of Hubbardston, MI, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI.

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

Bill was born in Carson City, MI on February 19, 1953, the son of Albert and Helen (Proctor) Hull. He...

Jan 9, 2021

Paul Leonard Boss, age 86, of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Paul was born in Ladysmith, WI on March 26, 1934 to Martin and Virginia (Burns) Boss.  Paul moved to Lansing where he owned Import Auto Parts; later moving to Elsie where he owned Boss Enterprise and sold Volkswagen...

Jan 9, 2021

Ronda Lynn Shigwadja, age 40, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:00 P.M....

Jan 9, 2021

Bonnie Smith, 78 of Ithaca, MI entered eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

At her request, a Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Gary Simmons and Pastor Mark Monroe officiating.

She...

Jan 7, 2021

Alvin Woodrow Bolin, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Kentucky. Alvin will be buried next to his wife in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Alvin was born in Somerset,...

Jan 5, 2021

John William "Bill" Hibbler, 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Phil Beavers officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a later date....

Jan 5, 2021

Albert Joseph Pontack, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Pathway Home of Elsie, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

Jan 3, 2021

Gerald F. “Jerry” Horan died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home surrounded by those who loved him best. Born June 17, 1931 in Detroit to Francis W. and Ella A. (Ahern) Horan, the eldest of three sons. Parents and brothers Tom and Dick predeceased him.

Jerry grew up loving all things motorized, especially cars, a...

Jan 2, 2021

Rosemary "Rosie" Cecil, age 97, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Cremation has taken place and the family will have a private gathering. Burial of Rosemary and John’s cremains will take place this summer in Creede, CO.

Rosemary was born in Detroit, Michigan...

Jan 1, 2021

Dawn Frost, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 12:30 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take...

Jan 1, 2021

Sharon Ann Johnson, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

She is survived by siblings: Barbara Coe of Indiana, Robert (Sharon) of Maple Rapids, MI and Sandy Fountain of Caro, MI; countless nieces and nephews; special friend Tommy Dunn of Lexington, KY, and many who called her their best...

Dec 31, 2020

Casilda “Sill” Mary Ann Meredith, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan.

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. for immediate family only at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.  Online viewing of the funeral service will be...

Dec 30, 2020

George H. Briggs, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 peacefully at his home.

Cremation has taken place per George's wishes and no services will be held.

George was born in Mayville, MI, on February 11, 1931, the son of William and Dorothy (Yoman) Briggs. George married Diane Jackson in...

Dec 30, 2020

Dorothy Pauline Ellsworth, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

A Private Funeral Service will be held.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.

Dorothy was born July 25, 1924 in Merrill, MI, the daughter of Irving and Neva (Pruden) Rogers. ...

Dec 29, 2020

Linda K. Nelson, 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

In following Linda's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.

Linda was born in North...

Dec 29, 2020

Mona Mae Bunting, 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at...

Dec 29, 2020

Eloise Bell Stadlberger, age 99, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Country Friends Assisted Living, Sumner, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Phil Howdyshell officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot...

Dec 29, 2020

Marjorie Ann (Hylbak) Floate of East Lansing, formerly of Greenville and Maple Rapids went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a brief battle following a stroke.  Marge was 84.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at...

Dec 28, 2020

On December 28, 2020, Frank Kral (88 years old) passed away at Ashley Care Center of Ashley, Michigan.

Frank was born April 10, 1932, in Bannister, Michigan, to the late Frank and Mary Kral. Frank was the oldest child of 4 children. He attended Bannister schools until the 8th Grade. After school, Frank worked on his family farm...