Obituaries

Nov 9, 2020

Phillip Dean Raske, 92, of St. Louis, MI, passed away after a brief illness Monday, November 9, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot.

Phillip was born in Bethany Township, MI, on May 22, 1928, the son of Lewis A. and Bessie L. (White) Raske. He graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1947....

Nov 9, 2020

Carol Reba Barton died on Wednesday November 9th 2020 at the age of 95 at her home with family in Colorado Springs Colorado. She was born to Vern and Reba Craig in Perrinton Michigan.

She was predeceased by her husband Bernard H. Barton (Bart) and her siblings Dorothy Shook, Joyce Vansickle, Clare Craig, Jack Craig, Gene Craig,...

Nov 6, 2020

Russell Scott Powers, age 54 of Lansing, MI, formerly of Dewitt, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home. Russell was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 12, 1966, the son of Stephen and Ruth  (Paksi)  Powers. Russell enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a big Detroit Lions Fan along with being a Los Angeles Lakers...

Nov 4, 2020

Nancy Fay Andrews, age 81, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the...

Nov 4, 2020

Loretta Lee Kellogg, age 84, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Welcome Home Assisted Living-Owosso, MI.

Private Funeral Services will be held and burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. For those wishing to watch the funeral service, it will be live streamed on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:00...

Nov 3, 2020

LeRoy Sitts, age 92, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2020, with Pastor Lee Rhodes officiating.  Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI.  Visitation...

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...