Obituaries

Chris Engle Jr.

Chris Engle Jr.

Apr 23, 2020

Chris Fredric "Buddy" Engle Jr., 42, of St. Louis, MI, passed peacefully away after a brief illness that was not COVID-19 related on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

In following Chris' wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Chris' life will take place at a later...

Karin Shaull

Karin Shaull

Apr 22, 2020

Karin Shaull, 67, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her home after a battle with breast cancer.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Karin was born in Alma, MI on...

Timothy Knapp

Timothy Knapp

Apr 21, 2020

Timothy Mitchell Knapp, age 61, formerly of Lincoln, NE, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Au Gres, MI.

Timothy was born in Flint, MI on January 27, 1959, the...

Joseph Korienek III

Joseph Korienek III

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph Phillip "Joe" Korienek, III, age 81 of Ada, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.

Joseph was born in Bannister, MI on July 5, 1938, the son of Joseph and Agnes (Phillips) Korienek. He graduated from Elsie High...

Rose Price

Rose Price

Apr 20, 2020

Rose Frances Price, 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.

The Price and Gharzeddine family will be hosting Rose’s Celebration of Life Memorial on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI. Our gathering will commence at 1:00 P.M....

Mary Rawn

Mary Rawn

Apr 19, 2020

Mary A. Rawn, 80, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mary was born in Alma, MI on January 19, 1940.  She graduated from Alma College. Mary was a homemaker and she was a member of...

Joseph Batora

Joseph Batora

Apr 19, 2020

Joseph F. Batora, born on March 3, 1929 passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the age of 91. He died peacefully at his farm where he had been cared for by his son David, and daughter-in-law Robin. He leaves behind six children: Thomas (Corinna) Batora, Nancy (Mark) Messinger, Catherine (Douglas Haubert) Batora, David (Robin) Batora,...

June Sipkovsky

June Sipkovsky

Apr 19, 2020

June A. (Shaull) Sipkovsky 95, of St. Johns, MI went to be with her Lord on Sunday April 19, 2020.

June was born on June 21, 1924 in North Star, MI to Hal and Elva (Simmons) Shaull.  She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1942.  On May 5, 1950 June married the love of...

David Kurka

David Kurka

Apr 18, 2020

David Wayne Kurka, age 66, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

David was born in Owosso, MI on December 25, 1953, the son of Joseph Henry and Agnes (Jisa) Kurka. He graduated from Ovid- Elsie High School...

Jack Oberlin

Jack Oberlin

Apr 18, 2020

Jack Harrison Oberlin, 96, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, MI.

A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. A public Memorial Dinner and Fellowship for family and friends will be held at a later date.

Jack celebrated his 96th birthday on April...

Jason Dush

Jason Dush

Apr 12, 2020

Jason William Dush, age 41, of Battle Creek formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.

Cremation has taken place.

Jason was born in Carson City, MI, on May 13, 1978, the son of Jerry and Dawn Dush. He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1996.  Jason...

Robert Harden

Robert Harden

Apr 11, 2020

Robert Dean “Bob” Harden, age 75, of Ovid, MI passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020.

In light of current events, Private Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 3:00 P.M, with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  We will be broadcasting, Bob’s funeral, via Facebook...

Natalee Stoner

Natalee Stoner

Apr 10, 2020

Natalee Stoner, 95, of Alma, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord, Friday, April 10, 2020, at her daughter's home with her family by her side.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI with Pastor John Hagerman and Pastor Carlton Cecil officiating.

Natalee was born in Alma,...

Vickie Eckmyre

Vickie Eckmyre

Apr 9, 2020

Vickie Lee Eckmyre, 73, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.

In following Vickie's request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be at a later date.

Vickie was born November 30, 1946 the middle daughter of Leo and Beulah...

Ronald Fulger Sr.

Ronald Fulger Sr.

Apr 9, 2020

Ronald Douglas Fulger Sr., age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Ronald was born in Lansing, MI on April 13, 1941, the son of Norman D. and Bertha (Komm) Fulger.  He graduated from Sexton High School...

Clifford Shaler

Clifford Shaler

Apr 8, 2020

Clifford Carl "Cliff" Shaler, 33, of Elwell, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Cliff was born in Saginaw, MI on July 27, 1986, the son of Clifford Shaler and Jill Falk. He graduated from Alma High...

Richard Swagart

Richard Swagart

Apr 7, 2020

Richard Francis “Dick” Swagart, 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a public Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Richard was born in St. Johns, MI on August 28,...

Mary Fedewa

Mary Fedewa

Apr 6, 2020

Mary Catherine "Kate" Fedewa, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at her sons home, where she was also born.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.

Kate was born in Fowler, MI on July 8, 1933, the...

Cora Goldman

Cora Goldman

Apr 5, 2020

Cora Grace Goldman, age 79, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Family Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI with her brother Preacher Howard Kirby officiating. A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Cora Grace was...

Marie Weber

Marie Weber

Apr 4, 2020

Marie Catherine Weber, age 93, of Fowler, MI, was welcomed home by the Lord on April 4, 2020.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly.  Mom was born in Fowler on March 18, 1927, the daughter of Andrew and Leona (Arens) Thelen.  She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church...