Obituaries

Dec 21, 2020

Edward Anthony "Ed" Chapko, age 60, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, with Rev. Fr. David Jenuwine officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Dec 20, 2020

Edna Mae Cook, 79, of Staunton, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Edna was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Edna (Gillespie) Biggs.

Edna married Allen Cook at Immanuel Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas, on September 27,...

Dec 20, 2020

Margaret Alice "Marge" Gruesbeck, age 72, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. ...

Dec 19, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Carl Schoendorf, age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik presiding. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Dec 19, 2020

Claudia A. Howard, age 88, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11:00 A.M. at the funeral home....

Dec 19, 2020

Jack Duane Hart, age 90, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Independence Village, Grand Ledge. In following Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Mt....

Dec 19, 2020

Chris Allen Terrell, age 63, of Bannister, MI, passed away peacefully with his brother at his side on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Private Family Graveside will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.

Chris was born in Owosso, MI on December...

Dec 19, 2020

Gregory Robert “GR” Smith, age 72, of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

GR was born June 23, 1948 in Alma, MI to Maurice and Betty Jean (Parks) Smith. He graduated from Alma High School in 1966, where he was on the cross-country team. He married Margaret Bailey on April 25, 1969 in Ithaca,...

Dec 19, 2020

Muoi Tu, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, surrounded by her family.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams...

Dec 17, 2020

David Bruce Thomas, age 60, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

David was born in Ypsilanti, MI on March 9, 1960, the son of Lee and Phyllis (Dawson) Thomas. He graduated from Ypsilanti...

Dec 17, 2020

Ben William Coffin, age 71, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home.

There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date.

Ben was born in Alma, MI, on May 15, 1949, the son of Glenn and Erma (Jellison) Coffin. He graduated from Alma High School and served his...

Dec 16, 2020

Kristine S. Koenigsknecht AKA “Queen Kristine”, age 68, of Fowler MI passed away on December 16, 2020 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

Kris was born on June 8, 1952 in St. Johns, MI to Keith and Janet Murray. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1970. Kris worked as a bartender...

Dec 15, 2020

Doris Clara Wieber, 82, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, MI.

Doris Clara Wieber was born on March 29, 1938 in Bengal...

Dec 15, 2020

Earl Scott Hungerford, age 61, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Earl was born in Alma, MI on November 16, 1959, the son of Earl and Donna (Cornelius)...

Dec 15, 2020

John Wayne Anderson, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by the love of his family Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI at on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.

John was born in...

Dec 15, 2020

ANDREW RELYEA WHEELER, age 34, passed away Tuesday, December 15 th in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  Andy is the son of Robert & Nancy Wheeler and was born Sept 4, 1981 in Alma, Michigan. He lived in Mt. Pleasant for most of his life.  Andy is survived by his parents; his sister Christianne (Matthew) Marshall of Farmington Hills, Michigan; his...

Dec 13, 2020

David Michael "Dave" Arambula, 61, of Dewitt, MI, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home.

In following David's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

David was born in Santa Monica, CA on February 4, 1959, the son of David and Sharon (Chester) Arambula. On March...

Dec 9, 2020

Michelle May Tryon, age 41, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully passed away at her home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Jut Daron officiating.  Visitation...

Dec 9, 2020

On December 9, 2020 after a lengthy illness, David Noel Rich Sr., of St. Louis, MI passed from this earth to find his eternal fishing hole.

He was born on December 25, 1948, the son of Robert E and Betty J (Bickle) Rich.  David was husband to Connie, who he married on October 2, 1971 and father...

Dec 8, 2020

Doris Riddle, age 99, of Ithaca passed away December 8, 2020.

Doris was born to Arthur and Halla (Hufford) Ballinger March 29, 1921 in Breckenridge, Michigan. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1938 and from Central Michigan University in 1962. Doris taught in rural schools and Merrill Public Schools for 26 years.

She married...