Obituaries
Chris Engle Jr.
Apr 23, 2020
Chris Fredric "Buddy" Engle Jr., 42, of St. Louis, MI, passed peacefully away after a brief illness that was not COVID-19 related on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
In following Chris' wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Chris' life will take place at a later...
Karin Shaull
Apr 22, 2020
Karin Shaull, 67, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her home after a battle with breast cancer.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Karin was born in Alma, MI on...
Timothy Knapp
Apr 21, 2020
Timothy Mitchell Knapp, age 61, formerly of Lincoln, NE, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Lansing, MI.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Au Gres, MI.
Timothy was born in Flint, MI on January 27, 1959, the...
Joseph Korienek III
Apr 21, 2020
Joseph Phillip "Joe" Korienek, III, age 81 of Ada, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.
Joseph was born in Bannister, MI on July 5, 1938, the son of Joseph and Agnes (Phillips) Korienek. He graduated from Elsie High...
Rose Price
Apr 20, 2020
Rose Frances Price, 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.
The Price and Gharzeddine family will be hosting Rose’s Celebration of Life Memorial on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI. Our gathering will commence at 1:00 P.M....
Mary Rawn
Apr 19, 2020
Mary A. Rawn, 80, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Mary was born in Alma, MI on January 19, 1940. She graduated from Alma College. Mary was a homemaker and she was a member of...
Joseph Batora
Apr 19, 2020
Joseph F. Batora, born on March 3, 1929 passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the age of 91. He died peacefully at his farm where he had been cared for by his son David, and daughter-in-law Robin. He leaves behind six children: Thomas (Corinna) Batora, Nancy (Mark) Messinger, Catherine (Douglas Haubert) Batora, David (Robin) Batora,...
June Sipkovsky
Apr 19, 2020
June A. (Shaull) Sipkovsky 95, of St. Johns, MI went to be with her Lord on Sunday April 19, 2020.
June was born on June 21, 1924 in North Star, MI to Hal and Elva (Simmons) Shaull. She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1942. On May 5, 1950 June married the love of...
David Kurka
Apr 18, 2020
David Wayne Kurka, age 66, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
David was born in Owosso, MI on December 25, 1953, the son of Joseph Henry and Agnes (Jisa) Kurka. He graduated from Ovid- Elsie High School...
Jack Oberlin
Apr 18, 2020
Jack Harrison Oberlin, 96, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, MI.
A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. A public Memorial Dinner and Fellowship for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Jack celebrated his 96th birthday on April...
Jason Dush
Apr 12, 2020
Jason William Dush, age 41, of Battle Creek formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.
Cremation has taken place.
Jason was born in Carson City, MI, on May 13, 1978, the son of Jerry and Dawn Dush. He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1996. Jason...
Robert Harden
Apr 11, 2020
Robert Dean “Bob” Harden, age 75, of Ovid, MI passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020.
In light of current events, Private Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 3:00 P.M, with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating. We will be broadcasting, Bob’s funeral, via Facebook...
Natalee Stoner
Apr 10, 2020
Natalee Stoner, 95, of Alma, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord, Friday, April 10, 2020, at her daughter's home with her family by her side.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI with Pastor John Hagerman and Pastor Carlton Cecil officiating.
Natalee was born in Alma,...
Vickie Eckmyre
Apr 9, 2020
Vickie Lee Eckmyre, 73, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.
In following Vickie's request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be at a later date.
Vickie was born November 30, 1946 the middle daughter of Leo and Beulah...
Ronald Fulger Sr.
Apr 9, 2020
Ronald Douglas Fulger Sr., age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.
Ronald was born in Lansing, MI on April 13, 1941, the son of Norman D. and Bertha (Komm) Fulger. He graduated from Sexton High School...
Robert W. Merdler
Apr 8, 2020
Robert W. Merdler, 78, of Saginaw passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison 6th Floor ICU after a lengthy illness. His wife was his caregiver for over four years. He was born in Saginaw on January 25, 1942 to Henry and Miriam (Rothner) Merdler.On August 6, 2000 in Saginaw he married Lillian Cook Chisholm after courting her...
Clifford Shaler
Apr 8, 2020
Clifford Carl "Cliff" Shaler, 33, of Elwell, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Cliff was born in Saginaw, MI on July 27, 1986, the son of Clifford Shaler and Jill Falk. He graduated from Alma High...
Richard Swagart
Apr 7, 2020
Richard Francis “Dick” Swagart, 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home.
Cremation has taken place and a public Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.
Richard was born in St. Johns, MI on August 28,...
Clara Jean Adams Mahler
Apr 6, 2020
Clara Jean Adams Mahler went to be with her Lord and Savior, April 6, 2020, while wintering at the home of her daughters in Nokomis, Florida. Jean was born to Henry Clifton and Ethel Louella (O’Bryant) Adams in Alma, Michigan, February 11, 1930. Jean resided in Gratiot County all of her life. She graduated from St. Louis High School...
Mary Fedewa
Apr 6, 2020
Mary Catherine "Kate" Fedewa, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at her sons home, where she was also born.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.
Kate was born in Fowler, MI on July 8, 1933, the...