Obituaries

January 15, 2022

Doris Marie Andrews, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away into eternal life on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, DeWitt, MI, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, with Rev. Fr....

January 13, 2022

Jeremiah Johnson Beres, age 39, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home that he shared with his mother and brother.

“Jay” was born July 11, 1982, in Alma, MI.  He is the son of Cynthia Smith and Thomas Beres.  He grew up in California enjoying life swimming and fishing in the ocean, hiking in the...

January 12, 2022

Betty Jean Davis, age 90, of Carson City, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

In concern of current COVID conditions, a private funeral service for immediate family will be held at First Congregational Church, Carson City, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 21, 2022, with Pastor Steve Adamson officiating. The service...

January 11, 2022

Lawrence James "Larry" Leiby, age 59, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Maple Rapids United Methodist Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

Lawrence...

January 11, 2022

Barbara Ann Fabus, age 83, of Saginaw, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, with Rev. Peter Gaspeny presiding.  Burial will take place at Oakwood...

January 11, 2022

Rudolpho Albarez, age 42, of Ionia, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Rudolpho was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 28, 1979, the son of Darrell Wampler and Janie...

January 11, 2022

Mandy Marie Werner, age 42, of Portland, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Spectrum Health Systems- Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 14, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place...

January 7, 2022

Ithaca, Michigan

Loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away peacefully in Alma, Michigan on Friday, January 7, 2022, after an extended illness.  Michael was 80 years old.

Michael (Mike) was born in the family home on October 22, 1941, the son and fourth child of John and Fannie Emily (Page) Glynn in Ithaca, Michigan,...

January 7, 2022

Barbara Ellen Harwood, age 60, of St. Louis , MI , passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 , at MyMichigan Medical Center , Alma .

A cremation has taken place and a memorial get together will take place at a later date.  She will be buried beside her infant son Robbie.

Barbara...

January 5, 2022

     Virginia Mary Teachman, age 100, of Farmington, Michigan formerly of Ithaca, Michigan, promoted to glory on Monday, January 5, 2022, at American House Senior Living Communities, Farmington Hills, Michigan.

      A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 10:30 A.M, with her son Michael Carl Teachman, officiating. ...

January 5, 2022

Mark Daniel Baker, age 47, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly from complications following surgery Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating.  Visitation will...

January 4, 2022

Joan Freda Huhn, age 84, of DeWitt passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 4, 2022 .  She was born on July 2, 1937 to Elizabeth and Arnold Cook in Ionia , MI .  She married Carl Huhn on May 9th, 1964 .  They...

January 3, 2022

Richard Wayne Fenby, age 84, of Big Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home with his wife right by his side.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with Pastor William Hooper officiating.  Burial will...

January 2, 2022

Martha Ann Coleman, age 79, of Edenville, MI passed away at her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at a later date.  Martha will be buried at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Martha was born March 15, 1942, the daughter of...

January 2, 2022

Roger Edwin Harr, age 62, of Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Fowler, MI passed away into eternal life on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, January 24, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place...

January 1, 2022

Scott Norman Roy, age 51, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

January 1, 2022

Roman Raymond Feldpausch, age 106, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his daughter’s home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI....

December 30, 2021

David Lynn Sebring, 65, of Alma , MI , passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 , at MyMichigan Medical Center , Alma .

In following David's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

David was born in Carson City ,...

December 30, 2021

William Craig "Spaceman" Harding, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in both MI and FL.

William was born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 12, 1954, the son of William and Raylie (Bowman) Harding.

December 30, 2021

William Clayton Fleckenstein, age 45, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12 P.M....