Obituaries

Aug 21, 2021

Maynard Gene Failing was born in the doctor's office over the dime store in St. Louis, Michigan on Oct.30, 1934.

He married his high school sweetheart,  and wife of 68 years, Joyce Myers on August 8, 1952.

He worked at the Michigan Chemical plant, served  in the National Guard for 12 years, was a trucker...

Aug 20, 2021

Ardith Gill, age 73, of Clare , MI , passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 , at Medilodge of Clare. There will be no service at this time.

Ardith was born in Kalamazoo , MI on March 30, 1948 , the daughter of Joseph and Sally D. Lawrence. On March 24, 1968 she married Thomas...

Aug 19, 2021

Gavin Preston James Thurlow, age 19, of Alma , MI , passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 , at Mid-Michigan Medical Center , Alma .

A Memorial Gathering will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at Woodland Park, 530 West Center Street, Ithaca, MI.

Gavin was born in...

Aug 19, 2021

Christopher Lee Richards, age 68, of Flint, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Durand Senior Care, Durand, MI.

A cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Chris was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 8, 1953, the son of John Richards and Betty (Richards)...

Aug 17, 2021

Albert E. Adams, age 66, of Ithaca, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma.

Albert was born March 16, 1955 in Florida, the son of Stanford J. And Marjorie (Rogers) Adams, Sr.  He worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed watching the news, drinking coffee, fishing, and spending time with his family....

Aug 17, 2021

Andres Mark Peacock, age 48, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Laurel Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Maryland.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:00 A.M.at Fulton Township Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan.

Andres was born in Bogota, Colombia, South America, on February...

Aug 16, 2021

Walter Hoover Currier, Jr., age 57, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Walter was born in Ludington , MI on June 9, 1964 , the son of...

Aug 15, 2021

Urban Louis Luttig, 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 , at Sparrow Hospital , Lansing with his son by his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, Friday, August 20, 2021 , at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. ...

Aug 13, 2021

Anne K. Thelen, age 93 of DeWitt, formerly of Saginaw and St. Johns, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan at 11:00 A. M. on Monday, August 16, 2021.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 12, 2021

Robert Eugene Woodman, age 94, of Alma , MI , passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 , at Masonic Pathways, Alma , MI .

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church , Ashley , MI , Monday, August 16, 2021 , at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will...

Aug 11, 2021

Mark Alan Finch, age 63, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Arcada Adult Foster Care Home, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Lincoln Road United Methodist Church , Riverdale , MI , 48877 , Wednesday, August 18, 2021 , at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Lyne Stull-Lipps officiating.  Burial will...

Aug 9, 2021

David W. Wright, age 72, of Alma , MI passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 .

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca , MI Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Kevin Wojokowski presiding.  Burial will take place at the Ithaca Cemetery...

Aug 8, 2021

Gary Lynn Sanders, age 71 of Middleton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Gary was born on June 13th, 1950 in Alma, Michigan the son of Ronald and Maxine (Proctor) Sanders. He graduated from Ithaca High School. Gary served in the military after high school. He worked...

Aug 8, 2021

Arlin Phillip Strong,66 of Sumner Michigan was born April 6, 1955 in Edmore, Michigan. He went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2021. Arlin helped maintain the family-owned farm until early adult life then went on to own and operate his trucking business, Strong Trucking, for the next 36 years. Arlin “Rooster,” was a dedicated semi-truck driver...

Aug 6, 2021

Janet Elaine Smalldon, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Aug 4, 2021

Virginia Pfeifle, 93, of Ithaca, passed away on August 4, 2021, in Ithaca, Michigan.

Virginia Evelyn Shaver was born in Pontiac, MI to Ferne and Blenford Shaver on July 30, 1928.  She went to Emmanuel Missionary College (Andrews University) in Berrien Springs, MI.  She married Robert Gerald Jeffrey on September 18, 1947, in Lake Orion, MI and...

Aug 4, 2021

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Swisher, age 52, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his home.

Tommy was born in Owosso , MI on June 23, 1969 , to Paul Henry and Martha May (Johnson) Swisher.  He went to school at Ovid-Elsie High School .  Tommy worked at Ashley Salvage and Maple...

Aug 4, 2021

John Gary Mitchell, age 85, of Frankfort , MI , formerly of Gaines Township , Michigan , passed away on August 4, 2021 at Frankfort Pines, Frankfort , Michigan .

John Gary Mitchell was born on Feb. 2, 1936 .  His parents were George and Myrtle Mitchell. He had one sister, Francis GeorgeAnn (Wing).  John graduated from...

Aug 3, 2021

Eldine Cole, age 99, passed away peacefully August 3, 2021 at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca, Michigan. She was born Dorothea Eldine Royce on August 10, 1921 to Elmer J. And Violet K. (Humm) Royce.

Eldine grew up on the family farm and graduated from Ithaca High School before taking classes in piano and music theory at Alma...

Aug 3, 2021

John L. Shinabarger, age 52, of Carson City, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville, Michigan.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on October 2, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Carson City Cemetery, Carson City, MI.  A luncheon will follow at Carson City American Legion Post 380, 121 North Mercantile...