Obituaries

May 10, 2020

Avis Jean Beracy, age 63, of Fenwick, MI, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Baptist Church on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Kelly Carlson officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family...

May 9, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Bates, age 89, of Ithaca, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis.

Elizabeth was born in Wheeler on November 5, 1930, the daughter of Kenneth and Lanah (Hynes) Jerome.  She married Harlan V. Bates on October 24, 1948 at the Edgewood Church of God.  Beth worked at Carson City...

May 8, 2020

Josephine "Ruth" Shaull, 87, of North Star, MI, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020, at her home.

A Family Graveside Service was held at North Star Cemetery with Pastor Mark Monroe officiating.

Josephine was born in rural Gratiot County, MI on October 19, 1932, the daughter of Homer James and Geraldine Josephine (Russell) Viers.

May 8, 2020

Charles Evart Rogers, age 90, of Ashley, MI, peacefully passed away his family at his side Friday, May 8, 2020, at North Star Adult Foster Care Home, Ithaca, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, with Pastor Timothy Cockroft...

May 7, 2020

George Edward Drake, age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

George was born in Windsor Township, MI on January 29, 1931, the son of Merlin and Gertrude (Love) Drake. ...

May 7, 2020

Roy Leonard Feldpausch, age 75, of St. Johns, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns.

Private Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler with Deacon Charles Thelen officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler.  A Memorial Mass will be held at...

May 4, 2020

Carol Kay Russell, 62, passed away in her Mount Pleasant home due to complications of ovarian cancer on May 04, 2020. She passed surrounded by her loved ones.

Carol was born November 23, 1957 in Owosso, MI to James Prestage Sr. and Willimae (Simms) Prestage.

Carol loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and...

May 4, 2020

Gary Dale Jones, age 70, of Ithaca passed away at home Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born February 6, 1950 to Emrow and Violet (Hatfield) Jones in Clare, Michigan. He married Barbara Gross September 20, 1969.

Gary is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters Kelly (Scott) Hipolite of Ithaca and Kerry (Judd) Anderson of Sheridan; honorary...

May 3, 2020

Lloyd Frederick Long, 81, of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home. He was surrounded by many loving family members at the time of his passing and his death was not COVID related.

A Graveside Service will be held at Jasper Township Cemetery on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Visitation for family and...

May 3, 2020

Rodney Dee Taylor, age 58, of Riverdale, MI, entered into the arms of his Savior after a 5 year battle with cancer Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home with Lorrie at his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Carl...

May 2, 2020

James Adrian "Jimmy" Zamarripa, age 52, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Virtual Memorial Service will be held at a date to be announced with Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery at a later date.

James...

Apr 30, 2020

Phyllis Jean Rhynard, age 86, of Lansing, MI, passed away after a courageous battle with dementia on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, surrounded by her family.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Gunnisonville Cemetery, DeWitt, MI with Pastor Matt Kreh officiating and a Public Memorial will be held at...

Apr 28, 2020

Connie Ackels, 85, of Ovid, MI passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

Connie was born August 22, 1934 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Max Ranney and Dorothy Belle (McGinley) Smith.

Connie married Wayne Ackels of Ovid on October 24, 1953. They were married for 50 years.  Connie...

Apr 28, 2020

John Charles Spatrisano, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his home.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI with Pastor John Davey officiating.  A Public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

John was born in Lansing, MI on...

Apr 27, 2020

Ruth Irene "Ruthie" Bryant, age 75, of Ovid, MI, went home to be with her Lord and Savior with her husband at her side Monday, April 27, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Family Graveside Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery with Pastor Brendan Holmquist officiating. A public Memorial Service will be held at a...

Apr 27, 2020

Betty Louise Hicks of Ithaca, passed away April 27, 2020, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Betty was born to Marie Hawkes on May 31, 1922, and spent her first 18 years living in Ithaca.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1938 at the age of 16.  She later married Roger Hicks of Dubuque, Iowa, who made...

Apr 26, 2020

John Newton Allen Jr., O.D. passed away at his home, on April 26, 2020. Surrounded by family and loved ones, and serenaded with hymns and scripture, he passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John Newton Allen Sr. and Dorothy Mae Allen, of Wilmington OH, his father and...

Apr 25, 2020

Letha Jane Hicks, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Private Graveside Service for Letha and her husband Ellis will be held at Lowe Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Letha was born in Alma, MI on July 27, 1926, the daughter of Chester and...

Apr 24, 2020

Teresa Zimmerman, age 51, of Elsie, MI, passed away on April 24, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Private Family Memorial will take place at a later date.

Teresa was born in Howell, MI to Lester and Ella (Coon) VanBlaricum on November 26, 1968.

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Apr 23, 2020

Joshua Gerald Robert "Josh" Burns, age 30, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his home.

A cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at Stilson Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, at a later date.

Joshua was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 23, 1990, the son...