Obituaries

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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,...

June 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,...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 9, 2021

Geraldine Irene Geiger, age 103, of Clare, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her sons home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 11, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

June 8, 2021

Charles Lee "Chuck" Heyer, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborn presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...

June 7, 2021

Randy Steven Blizzard, age 66, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home.

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

Randy was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on April 18, 1955, the son of Louis Blizzard and Dorothy (Ash) Green. He...

June 7, 2021

Robert Gene "Bob" Pettigrew, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at 7274 North Scott Road, St. Johns, MI 48879.

Robert was...

June 6, 2021

On June 6, 2021, Marty Miller, surrounded by her family, passed away at MidMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot at the age of 88. Marty was born to August and Ivy (Schmall) Ester on October 24, 1932. She was born in Illinois, but spent most of her childhood in the Ithaca area. She grew up on the family farm. She...

June 6, 2021

John F. Quine, Sr., age 88, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik presiding.  Burial will take place at Fairfield...

June 6, 2021

Lyle Howard "Butch" Chick, age 60, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, Friday, June 11, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

June 5, 2021

Donna Marie Lockwood, age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 7, 2021, with Denny Baese officiating.  A private burial will follow...

June 4, 2021

Randy Lee Edwards, age 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Robinson officiating, with a luncheon to follow. Burial will take place at a later date at Chapel...