Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Katherine N. Thompson, age 73, of Sumner , MI , passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 , at her home.

Cremation will take place and a virtual memorial service will be held at a future date.

Katherine was born in Kent County, MI on December 1, 1947 , the daughter of George...

Jul 1, 2021

Michael W. “Mike” Lewis, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, with Mr. Everett Smith officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside...

Jun 29, 2021

Timothy Lee "Tim" Zwick, age 62, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 1-5 P.M. at The Main Bar in Ovid, Michigan.

Timothy was born in Tecumseh, MI on November 18, 1958, the son...

Jun 29, 2021

Genevieve Y. Forbes, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Genevieve was born in Evart, MI on September 6, 1943, the daughter of Louis and...

Jun 29, 2021

Arlene Erma Hanley, age 93, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Green Acres Assisted Living, Mt. Pleasant, MI with her family by her side.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 5-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI. Private family graveside services will be held with...

Jun 27, 2021

Mark Curtis Stavely, age 66, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. with Pastor Richard Mundt officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00...

Jun 26, 2021

Marilyn Jean Schultz, age 81, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Cremation will take place and a private family service will be held. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery at a later date.

Marilyn was born in Ionia, MI on April 2, 1940, the daughter...

Jun 25, 2021

Alden Thomas Howay passed away peacefully at home June 25th, 2021.  He was born in Flint, MI March 2, 1936 to Leon and Dorothy (Goodall) Howay.  Alden graduated with the 1955 class of Bentley High School in Flint.  On July 26, 1990 he married Verona (Powelson). During his 58-year career at Michigan Lumber Company in Flint, Alden held various...

Jun 24, 2021

Christine M. (Mikus) Fisher, of Ithaca passed away June 24, 2021 at Schenpp’s Senior Care in St. Louis, Michigan at the age of 98 1/2 years old.

Christine was born December 19, 1922 to Augustine and Frances Mikus who migrated from Czechoslovakia in 1922 to Ellis Island. She was one of six children.

As a...

Jun 19, 2021

Connie Lorraine Weller, age 74, of Ovid , MI , passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 , at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Eureka Christian Church, Eureka , MI, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 , at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Justin Shepard and Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take place at...

Jun 19, 2021

Kendall Charles Foster, age 94, of Ithaca passed away peacefully 6/19/2021 at Rosewood with his daughter by his side.

Kendall was born August 18, 1926 in Ithaca, Michigan to Frank and Luella (Haas) Foster.  He grew up working on the family farm along with his three brothers, Kenneth, Keith, and Kermit.  In 1945, he enlisted in the...

Jun 18, 2021

Kendall Charles Foster, age 94, of Ithaca passed away peacefully June 18, 2021 at Rosewood with his daughter by his side.

Kendall was born August 18, 1926 in Ithaca, Michigan to Frank and Luella (Haas) Foster.  He grew up working on the family farm along with his three brothers, Kenneth, Keith, and Kermit.  In 1945, he enlisted...

Jun 14, 2021

Patricia Kay Perez, age 65, of Haslett, MI, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Central Free Methodist Church, 828 North Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48906, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Joanna DeWolf officiating.

Patricia was born in Carson...

Jun 13, 2021

Sandra Jo "Sam" Ritz, age 56, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow, Lansing, MI.

Sandra was born in St. Johns, MI on March 28, 1965, the daughter of Larry and Joanne (Trombley) Peck.  She graduated from St. Johns High School with the class...

Jun 12, 2021

Elias Pedro "Pete" Garza, age 72, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, with Deacon Rick Warner officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Alma,...

Jun 12, 2021

Therese Ann Blasen, age 93, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Jun 11, 2021

Terrence Lee "Terry" Organek, age 60, of St. Johns, MI, entered into Eternal Life Friday, June 11, 2021, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 10:30 A.M.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity...

Jun 11, 2021

Teresa Louise VanDeusen, age 84, of Ovid, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, June 14, 2021, with Justin Shepard officiating.  Burial will take place...

Jun 11, 2021

John Edward Twietmeyer, 58, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home.

John was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 8, 1963, the son of Edward H.

And Shirley A. (Mastic) Twietmeyer. He graduated from Traverse City Central

High School with the class of 1981. He also graduated...

Jun 10, 2021

Jeffrey Stephen "Jeff" Miller, age 51, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Bill Koenigsknecht presiding.  Visitation will be held 6-8 P.M. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at...