Obituaries

Virginia Devereaux

Dec 18, 2019

Virginia L. Devereaux, 95, of Chesaning formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Chesaning Nursing and Rehab Center, Chesaning, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Miller officiating.  Burial will take...

Barbara Stewart

Dec 14, 2019

Barbara Jean Stewart, age 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Living Word, Ovid, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2019, with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating.

Barbara was born in Ovid, Michigan on September 18,...

Gerald "Ted" Tyler

Dec 12, 2019

Gerald “Ted” Tyler passed away peacefully in his home in New Mexico on December 12, 2019. Ted had a great sense of adventure and Heaven was his final journey. Heaven and Jesus were waiting for him with open arms.

Gerald Theodore Tyler was born on August 6, 1940 in Ionia County, Michigan to Don Milton Tyler and...

Alan Kramer

Dec 11, 2019

Alan Edward Kramer, age 95 of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

Mary Moore

Dec 10, 2019

Mary Geraldine "Gerry" Moore, 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take...

Lorraine Albrecht

Dec 9, 2019

Lorraine Rose Albrecht, 90, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, at Addington Place.

There will be no services held.

Lorraine was born in Laona, WI on December 11, 1928, the daughter of John and Alma Mae (Meinke) Patz.  She graduated from Manistique High School with the class of 1946.  Lorraine married Leroy...

Joseph Slepr

Dec 7, 2019

J. Keith Slepr, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Union Home Cemetery on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Steven Lang officiating.

Keith was born in Duplain Township, MI, on June 9, 1924, the...

Norma Brock

Dec 6, 2019

Norma Jean Brock, age 88, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019, at Country Friends Assisted Living, Sumner, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Internment  will take place at Sowle Cemetery,...

Duane Sherwood

Dec 6, 2019

Duane Robert Sherwood, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 6, 2019.

Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wheeler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, with Pastor Michael Podeszwa officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. and also on Monday,...

James Egbert

Dec 5, 2019

James Vincent "Jim" Egbert, age 61, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on December 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Beverly Bolton

Dec 5, 2019

Beverly Jean "Bev" Bolton, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Shepardsville United Methodist Church, Shepardsville, MI on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00...

James Craig

Nov 28, 2019

James D. Craig, 82, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jerry Kissling...

Jamie Rummell

Nov 26, 2019

Jamie Lee Rummell, age 36 of Owosso, MI died Monday, November 25, 2019 in Flint, MI.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jamie was born in St. Johns, MI on January 22, 1983, the daughter of Michael Lee and Tammy Jo (Stanton) Rummell. She attended Montabella High School. Jamie was a...

Tressa Linder

Nov 25, 2019

Tressa A. Linder, age 90, of Butternut, MI, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Crystal Congregational Church, 300 South Main Street, Crystal, MI 48818, on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Ried Martin officiating.  Burial will take place at...

James Melvin

Nov 25, 2019

James Dale "Jim" Melvin, age 75, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at his home.

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

James was born in Carson City, MI on May 25, 1944, the son of Charles and Agnes (Edmonds) Melvin. Jim graduated...