Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

Kathryn Ann Sitts, age 80, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI.  Visitation will...

Feb 2, 2021

Katherine Lucille Feneis, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her home with her daughters by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take...

Feb 2, 2021

Patricia Ann Christensen, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her home.

In following Pat's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Patricia was born in Alma, Michigan on August 28, 1940, the daughter of John Russell and...

Jan 29, 2021

Guadalupe "Lupe" Ortiz, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.  After a courageous battle with breast cancer, she unfortunately succumbed to COVID-19.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021, with Rev....

Jan 28, 2021

Debra Lee Faught, age 63, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.

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

Debra was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 29, 1957 to Richard Gerald Faught and Beverly A Henning. She went to St. Johns High School and graduated in...

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...