Obituaries

Nov 3, 2020

Merle Elsworth Carlson, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. He will be buried with his father at Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes, MI.

Merle was born in...

Nov 3, 2020

Beverly Kay Schafer, age 83, of Lyons, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Country Living Senior Care in Portland, MI.

Bev was born in Gratiot County, MI on May 9, 1937, to Gerald and Crystle Pinkney.  She graduated from Pewamo/Westphalia High School in 1955. Beverly married Norman Schafer on October 29, 1955.

Oct 30, 2020

Lila M. Smalec, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at North Star Adult Foster Care Home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 2, 2020, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

Oct 26, 2020

Lois Joanne Prestage, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Oct 25, 2020

Eileen Dorothy Proko, age 91, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI with her family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, MI, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Edwin...

Oct 25, 2020

Scott James McCollum, age 47, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home with his daughter by his side after an 11 year battle with ALS.

In following Scott's wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a Memorial Service at a later date.

Scott was born in Owosso,...

Oct 22, 2020

Gary Dean Powers, age 76 of Kodak, TN formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away peacefully after a long and valiant fight against cancer on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor...

Oct 21, 2020

Penny A. "Penelope" Reha, age 59, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at her home surrounded by friends and family.

A Small Family Service took place at her home. Cremation will take place and burial will follow at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI at a later date.

Penny was born in Owosso,...

Oct 20, 2020

Hazel Bell Munger, age  95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Oct 20, 2020

Paul Arnold Ulrich, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at The Laurels in Carson City, MI.

Paul was born in Fowler, MI on February 1, 1935, and was the youngest of seven children. He was the son of Peter and Irene (Fineis) Ulrich. Paul graduated from Fowler High School with...

Oct 18, 2020

Ruth Arlene Wiggins, age 85, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Masonic Pathways surrounded by her family's love.

A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Oak Grove Cemetery with Ruth's son-in-law Lloyd Carter, officiating. Ruth will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Doug.

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Oct 15, 2020

Raymond Leroy Lover, age 78, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Dr. John R. Miller officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be...

Oct 14, 2020

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Vanek, age 82, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser and Pastor Jerry Drummond officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 1:00 P.M....

Oct 14, 2020

Joseph Mazurek, 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will...

Oct 12, 2020

Janet Elaine Lane, 68, of Perrinton, MI, passed away with her family at her side Monday, October 12, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Open Door Fellowship, 121 S. William St., Carson City, MI, on October 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Austin officiating. ...

Oct 10, 2020

Robert Earl Mervau, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the age of 98 at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, MI.

Robert was born August 12, 1922 in Northport, MI, the son of Robert E. and Margaret (Hunter) Mervau Sr.  Robert grew up in Northport, MI and worked in his father’s...

Oct 9, 2020

Thomas Edward Schneider, 72, of Wolfforth, TX, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at University Medical Center, Lubbock, TX.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County. MI.  Visitation will be before...

Oct 9, 2020

Rick Arrington Rimmel, age 67, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at his home.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Ithaca Cemetery on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Christina Jensen officiating.

Rick was born in Kirksville, Missouri on October 4, 1953, the son of Rex Arrington...

Oct 8, 2020

Gerald Lynn Dick, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at the age of 84.

Gerald, known to many as Jerry, was born on January 10, 1936 in Lansing, MI to Valette and Cassie (Peck) Dick. He enlisted in the Navy on January 12, 1955. On August 22, 1959 he married...

Oct 7, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Gabrion, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, October 12, 2020, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer officiating. Visitation will be at the church on...