Obituaries

December 29, 2021

Gordon Lloyd "Gordie" Hunter, age 70, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

In following his wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.  Burial will take place at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

Gordon was born in Cedar Springs, MI on January...

December 28, 2021

Russell Vernon Peters, age 94 of Ithaca, Michigan passed away on December 28, 2021.

Russell was born March 11, 1927 to parents Alpha and Clara Peters. He was born in Harrison Michigan.  After a brief time in Alabama,  The family resided in rural Gratiot County.

Russell was blessed to be married to three ladies.  He...

December 27, 2021

Judith Pauline “Judy” (Mosne) Skea, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with Rev. Shawnthea Monroe, of The People’s Church officiating,...

December 27, 2021

Michael Wyllys, a “heck of a nice guy” gave up his earthly body on December 27, 2021, age 72, passed away peacefully, and on his own terms, too soon for those who knew him well.

Michael spent his “working” years at Ford Automotive driving hi-lo, and working receiving. He had lots of stories to tell – probably...

December 25, 2021

Mary Louise Lindsay, age 91, of Alma, MI, received a wonderful Christmas present by joining her Savior on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A celebration of Mary's life will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI at a date to be announced.

December 24, 2021

Nancy Louise Parsons "The Hugger", age 77, of Shepherd, Michigan, died on Friday, December 24, 2021, due to complications related to Covid.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, St. Louis at 11 A.M. on Friday, January 7, 2022, with Pastors Terri Bentley and Billie Lou Gillespie officiating.  Visitation will...

December 24, 2021

Colleen Van Nuck went to be with her Lord on Dec. 24, 2021 . She was surrounded by family and passed away peacefully at her home. She was 94 years old. She was born Colleen Theresa Moore to Harry and Elsie (Hatzenbuhler) Moore on July 20, 1927 in Mt. Clemens , MI . She graduated from St. Mary’s...

December 22, 2021

December 16th, 1924 - December 22nd, 2021

Helen, or Kathleen as her siblings knew her or Kathy by her friends, the oldest of 10 children (after her older brother Teddy died at 5 yrs of age when she was just 3) was born on the farm to Beulah and Paul Andrews in Ashley, Michigan on December 16th,...

December 22, 2021

Charles Rexford Baker, age 80 of Middleton, MI.  Beloved husband and father, cherished grandfather, and loved brother and uncle passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in the arms of his family.  Charlie was born in his childhood home to Deo and Marie (Huschke) Baker on April 6, 1941, to a family of 12 siblings in total. He graduated...

December 22, 2021

Frank Johnson, age 96, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, MI.

Frank will be buried next to his brother at Ford Cemetery and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Frank was born in Saginaw County, MI on July 5, 1925, the son of...

December 20, 2021

Shelley Kay Nabbefeld, age 63, of Lansing , MI , passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 , at her home.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Shelley was born in Lansing , Michigan on June 15, 1958 , the daughter of Louis and Judy (Rodney)...

December 20, 2021

Geraldine Jean “Gerri” Gager, age 89, of Alma, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at her daughter’s home.

Funeral Services will be held on Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Gardens in Alma ,...

December 17, 2021

Rose A. Chapko, age 88, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden presiding. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.  Visitation...

December 17, 2021

Barbara Lee Shaull, age 71, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, December 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI, at a...

December 17, 2021

Marlene Ann Foster, 85, of Ithaca passed away Thursday December 17 at Mid-MI Medical Center-Gratiot.  She was born February 14, 1935 in Flint, the daughter of Jearl and Maxine Thompson.  After graduating from Flint Central High, she worked at Bell Telephone as an operator and later as an executive assistant. Marlene's grandmother had a boarding house where she met...

December 16, 2021

Nancy Jean Smith, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

In following Nancy's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  Nancy will be buried near her parents in Mentor Township Cemetery, Mio, MI.

Nancy was born...

December 16, 2021

Charles Arthur Wadell, born February 15, 1940 in St. John’s, Michigan went to the Lord Thursday, December 16th, 2021.  His pain and suffering from cancer has passed.

Charles graduated Elsie high school in 1957 while only 17 because he completed two grades together at the local one room schoolhouse. He loved to read and to learn.  He...

December 15, 2021

Brion D. Ruehle went to sleep in Christ on December 15, 2021. Brion was a 1975 Ithaca High School Graduate and an avid and passionate outdoorsman and orchard culturist.

Brion married his high school sweetheart and soulmate Diana (Fell) Ruehle in 1977. He was “Hero” to his two precious daughters Cortney Ruehle and Teela Ruehle. Brion worked...

December 15, 2021

Jeane Irene Hansen, age 66, of Perry, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Perry, Michigan.

Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.

Jeane was born in Frankfort Germany, on July 27, 1955, the daughter of Ernest and Jeanette (Miller) Gibbs.  She graduated from St....

December 14, 2021

John Julius Moravik II, age 20, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at...