Obituaries

January 20, 2021

Virginia Ray "Ginny" Caesar, age 72, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating.   Burial will take place at...

January 20, 2021

Eleanor Jean Dennis, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI at a later date.

January 20, 2021

Frank Alton Howard, 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brendan Holmquist of Grove Bible Church officiating. Those wishing to view the service may watch...

January 19, 2021

Sheila Ruth Panik, age 67, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Cremation will take place and there will be no services.

Sheila was born in Alma, MI on September 17, 1953, the daughter of Russell and Barbara (Stone) Carrick. On October 1, 2005 she married Bradley...

January 18, 2021

On Monday, January 18, 2021, Kent William Kremer, 77, went to be with his Savior. Kent was born September 23, 1943 in Elsie, MI. Kent was a graduate of Ashley High School and a 40-year member of the Saginaw Gospel Hall. Kent spent much of his life enjoying the outdoors, gardening with his family, and appreciating the beauty of...

January 18, 2021

Margaret Louise Wale, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior Monday, January 18, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take...

January 18, 2021

Richard A. “Rick” Bancroft age 83 of Ovid, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Private Services will be held with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Rick was born in St. Johns, MI on July 27, 1937, the...

January 17, 2021

Edward Joseph "Ed" Ladiski, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik officiating. Burial will take place at Ford...

January 17, 2021

Paul John Ladiski Sr., 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Due to the covid crisis, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Paul was born in St. Johns, MI on June 11, 1931, the son of...

January 17, 2021

Carlene Louise Scott, age 84, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI.

Carlene was born in Lansing, MI on February 20, 1936, the daughter of Joseph Thomas and Grace Anna (Hubbert) Penrose. She graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. On June 26, 1965 Carlene married Jack Scott at...

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....