Obituaries

January 16, 2021

Katie Lynn Schafer, age 30, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will...

January 16, 2021

Barbara A. Allen, age 77, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following her wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial will be held at a later date.

Barbara was born in Emerson Township, MI on May 3, 1943, the daughter of...

January 15, 2021

Jesse Philip Sanchez age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on...

January 13, 2021

Brandon Alexander DeRosia, age 22, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery,  St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on...

January 13, 2021

Edith “Lorraine” (Underwood) Wright, of Lansing, MI and Zephyrhills, FL, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida as a result of a fall.

She was born on the family farm on April 7, 1923 in Essex Township, MI to Abram Lincoln and Edith Helen (Payne) Underwood.  The youngest of 11 children, Lorraine...

January 11, 2021

Ted Gene Hegle, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

Cremation will take place. A Graveside Service with Military Honor's will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. A Celebration of Ted's life for family and friends...

January 10, 2021

Phyllis Kaye Thompson was born March 23, 1959 in Alma, Michigan and passed away from complications due to COVID, at her AFC home in Ithaca on January 10, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Alice Thompson of Ithaca. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Essenberg of DeWitt; brother, Ted (Rae Ellyn)...

January 10, 2021

William "Bill" Howard Hull, age 67, of Hubbardston, MI, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Bill was born in Carson City, MI on February 19, 1953, the son of Albert and Helen (Proctor) Hull. He...

January 9, 2021

Paul Leonard Boss, age 86, of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Paul was born in Ladysmith, WI on March 26, 1934 to Martin and Virginia (Burns) Boss.  Paul moved to Lansing where he owned Import Auto Parts; later moving to Elsie where he owned Boss Enterprise and sold Volkswagen...

January 9, 2021

Ronda Lynn Shigwadja, age 40, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:00 P.M....

January 9, 2021

Bonnie Smith, 78 of Ithaca, MI entered eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

At her request, a Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Gary Simmons and Pastor Mark Monroe officiating.

She...

January 7, 2021

Alvin Woodrow Bolin, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Kentucky. Alvin will be buried next to his wife in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Alvin was born in Somerset,...

January 5, 2021

Vernon A. Patz, age 72, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center Gratiot.

Vern was born February 15, 1948 to Vernon Albert and Melita (LaFreniere) Patz in Manistique, Michigan. He married Sue Anne Brien October 29, 1966 in Hudson, Michigan.

Vern was employed in the Wolverine Shoe factory and...

January 5, 2021

John William "Bill" Hibbler, 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Phil Beavers officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a later date....

January 5, 2021

Albert Joseph Pontack, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Pathway Home of Elsie, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

January 3, 2021

Fredson Tucker passed away in his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 after losing his battle with cancer.  Fredson (Freddie) was married to Shirley for 40 years. Riding snowmobiles and traveling on their Harley Davidson were two things that made Fred and Shirley happy.   She preceded him in death in 2010.

Freddie was known as a storyteller. ...

January 3, 2021

Gerald F. “Jerry” Horan died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home surrounded by those who loved him best. Born June 17, 1931 in Detroit to Francis W. and Ella A. (Ahern) Horan, the eldest of three sons. Parents and brothers Tom and Dick predeceased him.

Jerry grew up loving all things motorized, especially cars, a...

January 2, 2021

Rosemary "Rosie" Cecil, age 97, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Cremation has taken place and the family will have a private gathering. Burial of Rosemary and John’s cremains will take place this summer in Creede, CO.

Rosemary was born in Detroit, Michigan...

January 1, 2021

Ed Ringle, age 92, of North Star, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca.

Ed was born in Hamilton Township, Sickles, Michigan, on October 31, 1928, the son of Ernest and Gladys (Simpson) Ringle, Sr.  He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict before meeting his mate on a blind date in...

January 1, 2021

Dawn Frost, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 12:30 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take...