Obituaries

August 29, 2021

Max Feldpausch from St. Johns, MI passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI due to several injuries sustained from a car accident.  The car accident was caused by him going into cardiac arrest while he was driving.  He was 78. He was born on December 12, 1942 and was the youngest of...

August 28, 2021

Ottilia Agnes "Tillie" Bohil, age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away  Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Divine Life Assisted Living Center, Haslett, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 3, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden presiding.  Burial will take place at...

August 25, 2021

Derek left this world far too soon to meet the Lord on August 25, 2021.  Derek was born in Mexico City on June 9, 1982 to William B & Marleen J Foster.  He grew up in Texas, Alabama, West Virginia and Michigan.  As a teenager, Derek attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Ithaca Boy Scout Troop.  He...

August 25, 2021

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August 25, 2021

Dorothy Rhines age 93 of Ithaca passed away on August 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glen and her son Keith Rhines. She will be greatly missed by her brother Alfred Silhavy and family, and her sister Helen Smith and family, and her...

August 25, 2021

Phillip Carroll "Phil" Perry, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at The Willows at East Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , Saturday, August 28, 2021 , at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. James Schweigert officiating.  Burial...

August 24, 2021

Barbara J. Jolls, age 83, of Perrinton , MI , passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 with her family at her side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , Tuesday, August 31, 2021 , at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will...

August 21, 2021

Maynard Gene Failing was born in the doctor's office over the dime store in St. Louis, Michigan on Oct.30, 1934.

He married his high school sweetheart,  and wife of 68 years, Joyce Myers on August 8, 1952.

He worked at the Michigan Chemical plant, served  in the National Guard for 12 years, was a trucker...

August 20, 2021

Ardith Gill, age 73, of Clare , MI , passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 , at Medilodge of Clare. There will be no service at this time.

Ardith was born in Kalamazoo , MI on March 30, 1948 , the daughter of Joseph and Sally D. Lawrence. On March 24, 1968 she married Thomas...

August 19, 2021

Gavin Preston James Thurlow, age 19, of Alma , MI , passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 , at Mid-Michigan Medical Center , Alma .

A Memorial Gathering will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at Woodland Park, 530 West Center Street, Ithaca, MI.

Gavin was born in...

August 19, 2021

Christopher Lee Richards, age 68, of Flint, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Durand Senior Care, Durand, MI.

A cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Chris was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 8, 1953, the son of John Richards and Betty (Richards)...

August 17, 2021

Albert E. Adams, age 66, of Ithaca, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma.

Albert was born March 16, 1955 in Florida, the son of Stanford J. And Marjorie (Rogers) Adams, Sr.  He worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed watching the news, drinking coffee, fishing, and spending time with his family....

August 17, 2021

Andres Mark Peacock, age 48, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Laurel Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Maryland.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:00 A.M.at Fulton Township Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan.

Andres was born in Bogota, Colombia, South America, on February...

August 16, 2021

Walter Hoover Currier, Jr., age 57, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Walter was born in Ludington , MI on June 9, 1964 , the son of...

August 15, 2021

Urban Louis Luttig, 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 , at Sparrow Hospital , Lansing with his son by his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, Friday, August 20, 2021 , at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. ...

August 13, 2021

Anne K. Thelen, age 93 of DeWitt, formerly of Saginaw and St. Johns, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan at 11:00 A. M. on Monday, August 16, 2021.  Burial will take place at...

August 12, 2021

Robert Eugene Woodman, age 94, of Alma , MI , passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 , at Masonic Pathways, Alma , MI .

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church , Ashley , MI , Monday, August 16, 2021 , at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will...

August 11, 2021

Mark Alan Finch, age 63, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Arcada Adult Foster Care Home, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Lincoln Road United Methodist Church , Riverdale , MI , 48877 , Wednesday, August 18, 2021 , at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Lyne Stull-Lipps officiating.  Burial will...

August 9, 2021

David W. Wright, age 72, of Alma , MI passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 .

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca , MI Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Kevin Wojokowski presiding.  Burial will take place at the Ithaca Cemetery...

August 8, 2021

Gary Lynn Sanders, age 71 of Middleton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Gary was born on June 13th, 1950 in Alma, Michigan the son of Ronald and Maxine (Proctor) Sanders. He graduated from Ithaca High School. Gary served in the military after high school. He worked...

August 8, 2021

Arlin Phillip Strong,66 of Sumner Michigan was born April 6, 1955 in Edmore, Michigan. He went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2021. Arlin helped maintain the family-owned farm until early adult life then went on to own and operate his trucking business, Strong Trucking, for the next 36 years. Arlin “Rooster,” was a dedicated semi-truck driver...