Obituaries

Patricia Jean Watson

Patricia Jean Watson

Jan 4, 2025

     Patricia Jean "Pat" Watson, age 93, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at The Laurels of Fulton, Fulton Township, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Paul Worley presiding. Burial will take...

Thomas James "Tom" Bradley

Thomas James "Tom" Bradley

Jan 3, 2025

     Thomas James Bradley, 82 years old, was born on December 23, 1942, and passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2025.     Tom was born in Alma, Michigan and grew up in the Ashley and Bannister area. He graduated from Ashley Schools in 1961. Tom received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in...

Dorothy Jeanette Wilson

Dorothy Jeanette Wilson

Jan 2, 2025

     Dorothy Jeanette Wilson, age 95, of Perrinton, MI, passed away quietly Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Maple View Assisted Living Inc., Ithaca, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Carson City United Methodist Church, Carson City, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with Pastor Melissa Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held at...

Ruth Ann Schultz

Ruth Ann Schultz

Jan 1, 2025

     Ruth Ann Schultz, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.      Ruth was born in Greenbush...

Thelma Ruth Patterson

Thelma Ruth Patterson

Dec 31, 2024

     Thelma Ruth Patterson, age 98, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at...

Darlene Mary Barber

Darlene Mary Barber

Dec 31, 2024

     Darlene Mary Barber, age 72, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Main Street Café Banquet Room, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with a luncheon to follow.     Darlene was born in Detroit, MI on June 26, 1952, the daughter...

Florence Verona "Flo" Masarik

Florence Verona "Flo" Masarik

Dec 30, 2024

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Matriarch, beloved Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Mother, and Wife, Florence Verona "Flo" Masarik, age 88, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     Visitation will be held at...

Brenda S. Nicholas

Brenda S. Nicholas

Dec 29, 2024

     After a courageous battle with cancer, we are saddened to announce the passing of, Brenda S. Nicholas, on Sunday, December 29, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, 160 West Main Street, Elsie, MI, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M., until the time of the...

James Patrick

James Patrick

Dec 27, 2024

     James "Jim" Patrick, Jr., age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.      A Memorial Service will be held at the VFW Hall in Ovid, MI from 12-4 P.M. on Sunday, January 19th, 2025.      James was born in St. Johns, MI on September 16, 1965, the son of James Patrick and Linda...

Charles Delbert "Chuck" Thelen

Charles Delbert "Chuck" Thelen

Dec 25, 2024

     Charles Delbert "Chuck" Thelen, age 77, of Fowler, MI, passed away with his children by his side Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 30, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John...

Dale Edward Snyder

Dale Edward Snyder

Dec 24, 2024

     Dale Edward Snyder, age 84, of Sumner, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, December 30, 2024 with family and friends sharing. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, with...

Sharon Lee Miller

Sharon Lee Miller

Dec 23, 2024

     Sharon Lee Miller, age 77, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 27, 2024, with Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at East Plains Cemetery, Lebanon Township, MI. Visitation will be held...

Richard Wayne "Rick" Vozar

Richard Wayne "Rick" Vozar

Dec 22, 2024

     Richard Wayne "Rick" Vozar, age 79, of Vestaburg, MI, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with Pastor Darwyn Hassert, officiating. Burial will take...

Tamara Jo "Tammy" Kench

Tamara Jo "Tammy" Kench

Dec 21, 2024

      Tamara Jo Kench, age 54, of Perrinton, MI, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on December 21, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:30 A.M., with her family officiating. Burial will...

Ardeth Dee Marsh

Ardeth Dee Marsh

Dec 18, 2024

     Ardeth Dee Marsh, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with Mr. Keith Wise and Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial...

Susan Margaret "Sue" Grieve

Susan Margaret "Sue" Grieve

Dec 18, 2024

      Susan Margaret "Sue" Grieve, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Carolyn Louise DeLong

Carolyn Louise DeLong

Dec 17, 2024

     Carolyn Louise DeLong, age 80, of Montrose, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Bentley Manor Adult Foster Care, Montrose, MI.     Burial will take place at Laingsburg Cemetery, Laingsburg, MI, on Friday, December 20, 2024.     Carolyn was born in Owosso, Michigan on October 24, 1944, the daughter of Duane M. and Genevieve (Szuctek) DeLong. She...

John Russell Melow

John Russell Melow

Dec 16, 2024

     John Russell Melow, age 61, of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2024.     A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at Ithaca Community Center, 120 North Maple Street, Ithaca, MI, 48847, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. There will be a short program and much time for sharing and fellowship....

Lisa Marie Andersen

Lisa Marie Andersen

Dec 16, 2024

     Lisa Marie Andersen, age 67, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing.     A Memorial Service will be held at Chapin Township Hall, Chapin Twp., MI, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.  Burial has taken place at North Star Cemetery, North Star Twp., MI.     Lisa was born...

Marlene Louise Groves

Marlene Louise Groves

Dec 16, 2024

     Marlene Louise Groves, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 20, 2024, with Rev. Jim Pearl officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest...