Obituaries
Lena May Dennis
August 20, 2025
Lena May Dennis, age 90, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Lena's wish was to be cremated and there will be no services held. Lena was born in Prescott, Michigan on May 31, 1935, the daughter of John Joseph and Lyda (Tester) Stone. She attended Atherton Schools. Lena enjoyed quilt making, gardening,...
Sylvia Raye Bajena
August 19, 2025
Sylvia Raye "Puppy" Bajena, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with...
Larry Micko Davis
August 19, 2025
Larry Micko Davis, age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. until the time...
Martha Elaine "Marty" "Mugs" Coates
August 17, 2025
Martha Elaine "Marty" "Mugs" Coates, age 80, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025, with Pastor JD Paik officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...
Dr. Edward Lewis
August 16, 2025
Dr. Edward Lewis was born in Guyana, South America. He was the second youngest of nine siblings all growing up in a humble and supportive community. His mother’s love and value of education encouraged him to pursue his dreams to become a doctor. Just a couple years after his father’s death, at the age of 15, with courage...
Patricia Joan Conkle
August 15, 2025
Patricia Joan Conkle, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will follow at Most Holy...
Sharon Faye Bovee
August 13, 2025
Sharon Faye (Walkington) Bovee, 83 of Ithaca, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Sharon lived a vibrant life. She was a lifelong farm girl/farm wife. She and her sister Barbara (Walkington) Prikasky were raised on their family farm, with their parents Leo and Letha Walkington. They were expected to work alongside their father...
Mary Ann Mizer
August 12, 2025
Mary Ann Mizer, age 94, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. In following Mary Ann's wishes, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan. Mary Ann was born in Standish, Michigan on January 11,...
David Ray Daye, Jr.
August 11, 2025
David Ray Daye, Jr., age 46, of El Paso, Texas, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, in St. Louis, Michigan.
A cremation has taken place and no local services are planned at this time.
David was born in Alma, Michigan on July 26, 1979, the son of David Ray and Susan Lorraine (Miller) Daye. He graduated...
Marie Seraphine Thelen
August 10, 2025
Marie Seraphine Thelen, brought into this world on May 14, 1931, was the eldest daughter of Aloysius and Louise Platte. Growing up on her family’s mint farm, Marie often reminisced about the long summer days working with her parents and siblings—a time that taught her both the value of hard work and the joy of family. She enjoyed...
Barbara Ellen Daniels
August 10, 2025
Barbara Ellen Daniels, age 93, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial will take place...
Roy Wendell Peabody
August 8, 2025
Roy "Wendell" Peabody, age 94, of Blanchard, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan with his family at his side. In following Wendell's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Burial will take place at Pine River Cemetery, Blanchard, Michigan at a...
Sharon Kay Tessman
August 5, 2025
We honor the life of Sharon Matthews, who was known by many names; friend, "a precious beautiful sister", Aunt Sharon, beloved sister, Mom, grandma, nice grandma, great grandma, grandma *pumpkin* -- she referred to her many grandchildren as her wonderful "pumpkin patch". Her ferocious fight against cancer has ended. She is, at last, experiencing no pain and...
Catherine Sue Wang
August 3, 2025
Catherine Sue "Cathy" Wang, age 69, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, Michigan. A Celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at The Tipsy Cow, 145 East Main Street Elsie, MI, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba...
Verla Elizabeth Shaw
August 2, 2025
Verla Elizabeth Shaw, 98, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully at her winter home in Ellenton, Florida, on August 2, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday...
Roger Alan Mackie
August 2, 2025
Roger Alan Mackie, age 80, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Crestwood Village, Mt. Pleasant, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with Pastor John Eich officiating. Roger was born in Midland, Michigan on December 14,...
Clara Mae Cermak
August 2, 2025
Clara Mae Cermak,age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at Ford...
Michael Randolph Tillotson
August 1, 2025
Michael Randolph "Mike" Tillotson, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, in Lansing, MI. The celebration of life will be held at DeVries Nature Conservancy on Sunday, August 31, 2025, commencing with words of remembrance at 3:00 P.M., and followed by refreshments and reflection until the...
Gregory Lee Geisenhaver
August 1, 2025
Gregory Lee Geisenhaver, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery,...
Grace Esther Goerge
August 1, 2025
Grace Esther Goerge, age 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at her 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, August 5, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most...
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