Obituaries

Dawn Marie Kajdas

Dawn Marie Kajdas

Dec 1, 2023

     Dawn Marie Kajdas, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 4, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 2-8 P.M. with family...

Linda Kaye (Leahy) Roberson

Linda Kaye (Leahy) Roberson

Nov 30, 2023

     Linda Kaye Roberson, age 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away after a long battle with dementia Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 8, 2023, with Pastor Terri Bentley and Pastor Billie Lou...

James Edward Simpson, Sr.,

James Edward Simpson, Sr.,

Nov 30, 2023

     James Edward Simpson, Sr., age 82, of Elsie, MI passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with Pastor Carol Kusnier officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Elsie,...

Charles Grant "Charlie" Smith

Charles Grant "Charlie" Smith

Nov 28, 2023

     Charles Grant "Charlie" Smith, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Westlawn Church of Christ, 222 Dearing Dr., Shepherd, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with Mr. Matthew Boughan officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery,...

Kathryn Marie (Wolfe) Morris

Kathryn Marie (Wolfe) Morris

Nov 26, 2023

     Kathryn Marie Morris, age 79, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Ashley Care Center.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Collier Cemetery, Ashley, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with Pastor David Kimball officiating.

     Kathryn was born in Owosso, Michigan on March 31, 1944, the daughter of Reno...

Mary Jean (Nieman) Grubaugh

Mary Jean (Nieman) Grubaugh

Nov 23, 2023

     Mary Jean Grubaugh, age 75, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI. Gathered by her bedside, the family was honored to witness her final proof of devotion as she expressed her enduring love to her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

     A private, family Graveside Service will be...

Roseline Edna Delo

Roseline Edna Delo

Nov 21, 2023

     Roseline Edna “Rose” Delo, age 79, of Ithaca, MI died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

     She was born on February 28, 1944 in Hubbardston, MI, Rose was the daughter of Alfred and Marjorie (Falor) Williams.  Rose married Wendell Delo on December 31, 1960, in Breckenridge, MI. Together they had four children. She resided most of...

Sherry Ann Schultz

Sherry Ann Schultz

Nov 19, 2023

     Sherry Ann Schultz, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.

     There will be no services held at this time.

     Sherry was born in Highland Park, Michigan on February 17, 1947, the daughter of Andrew Varadi and Margie Lou (Margetson) Saunders.

     Sherry was very interested in genealogy.  She enjoyed crocheting and...

Lloyd Edward McMaster, Sr.

Lloyd Edward McMaster, Sr.

Nov 19, 2023

     Lloyd Edward McMaster, Sr., age 80, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Cedar Creek of Hastings.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, November 24, 2023, with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid,...

Harvey LeRoy Lord

Harvey LeRoy Lord

Nov 17, 2023

 

     Harvey LeRoy Lord, age 83, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 24, 2023, with Pastor Scott Nemeth officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Richard James Pratt

Richard James Pratt

Nov 17, 2023

     Richard James Pratt, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, formerly of Anaheim, CA, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

     At Richard's request, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

     Richard was born in Elm Hall, Michigan on July 24, 1937, the son of Donald and...

Dennis M. Terwilliger

Dennis M. Terwilliger

Nov 17, 2023

     Dennis M. Terwilliger, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, went peacefully home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with Dr. Keith Wise and Jut Daron...

Scott Elliott Saxton

Scott Elliott Saxton

Nov 16, 2023

     Scott Elliott Saxton, age 66, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.

     A Memorial Service will be held on his birthday next year, May 19, 2024.  The time and place will be shared later.

     Scott was born in Alma, Michigan on May 19, 1957, the son of Robert E. and Phyllis C. (McCallum) Saxton. ...

Joan Elizabeth (Korienek) Arnold-Burnham

Joan Elizabeth (Korienek) Arnold-Burnham

Nov 16, 2023

      Joan Elizabeth Arnold-Burnham, age 71, of DeWitt, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior Thursday, November 16, 2023, at McLaren Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with Pastor Adam Sharp officiating. Burial will take place at...

Blaine William Anderson

Blaine William Anderson

Nov 16, 2023

     Blaine William Anderson, age 54, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI, with his family by his side.

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

     Blaine was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January...

Jon Eric Linhart

Jon Eric Linhart

Nov 15, 2023

        Jon Eric Linhart, age 78, of Eaton Rapids, MI, formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Kemler Road Home Assisted Living, Eaton Rapids, MI.      Jon was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 3, 1945, the son of Francis Joseph and Mary Lucille (Burwell) Linhart. Jon will be laid to...

Richard Trent Reist

Richard Trent Reist

Nov 14, 2023

 

      Richard Trent Reist, age 96, of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 17, 2023, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M prior to the...

Gerald Elmer McClenathan

Gerald Elmer McClenathan

Nov 12, 2023

 

   

     Gerald Elmer McClenathan, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 20, 2023, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, MI....

Steven Bruce Mayer

Steven Bruce Mayer

Nov 12, 2023

     Steven Bruce Mayer, age 82, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 17, 2023, with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

Adela Marie Toman

Adela Marie Toman

Nov 11, 2023

     Adela Marie Toman, age 84, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

     A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints:  200 North Bostwick Street, Charlotte, Michigan 48813.  Visitation will be at 12:00...

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