Obituaries

James Edward Newell

James Edward Newell

March 19, 2026

      James Edward Newell, age 82, of Middleton, MI, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Intelisys Congregration of Jehovahs Witnesses (Kingdom Hall), St. Johns, MI, on Saturday April 25, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.     James was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI...

John Damien Fedewa

John Damien Fedewa

January 10, 2026

     John Damien Fedewa, age 74, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.     A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Pewamo, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 5:00-8:00...

Joseph Donald Halcomb

Joseph Donald Halcomb

March 13, 2026

     Joseph Donald "Joe" Halcomb, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Cleo Evonne Droste

Cleo Evonne Droste

January 30, 2026

     Cleo Evonne Droste of St. Johns, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 90.       A Celebration of Life will be held at the Tomasek’s Farm, 1775 St. Clair Road, St. Johns, MI 48879, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00-3:00 P.M.     Von, as her friends came to call her, was...

William Emerson Andrews

William Emerson Andrews

February 2, 2026

       William “Bill” Emerson Andrews, a resident of St. Johns for 55 years, passed away peacefully, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 86.      A Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be...

Raymond George Ortiz

Raymond George Ortiz

January 9, 2026

     Raymond George Ortiz, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland, Midland, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church, Ithaca MI, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Scott Nemeth officiating.       Raymond was born in Austin, TX on July 3,...

Elvin Leroy Woodcock

Elvin Leroy Woodcock

April 3, 2026

     Elvin Leroy Woodcock, age 93, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, April...

Daniel George Saxton

Daniel George Saxton

March 31, 2026

     Daniel George Saxton, age 77, of Lowell, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.      Per Daniel’s wishes, cremation will take place, and no services are to be held.     Daniel was born in Alma, MI on January 5, 1949, the son of Russell George and Kathryn (Adams) Saxton. In 1966, he enlisted with the U.S. Marines...

Carol Dawn Kolp

Carol Dawn Kolp

March 31, 2026

     Carol Dawn Kolp, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.     There are no services scheduled for Carol at this time.      Carol was born in Lansing, MI on December 22, 1950, the daughter of Harold Ivan and Ardis LaVone (DeLong) Gage. She graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, MI, with the class...

Vicki Lynn Davis

Vicki Lynn Davis

March 28, 2026

     Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Vicki Lynn Davis, age 77, of Perrinton, MI, passed away on March 28, 2026.     She was born in Independence, Missouri on October 23, 1948. With her family she moved to Illinois, and then to Michigan, where she spent most of her life. She loved hiking and camping, with her dogs, in...

Lauren Ashley Arnold

Lauren Ashley Arnold

March 27, 2026

     Lauren Ashley Arnold, age 33, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at Holland Hospital on March 27, 2026, in Holland Michigan.

     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Florida.     Lauren was born on November 10, 1992, to Jon & Karen (Lawrence) Arnold.     Although born with physical challenges, Lauren...

Judith Ann Hoeve

Judith Ann Hoeve

March 24, 2026

     Judith "Judy" Ann Hoeve, age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and went straight into the arms of her Heavenly Father.     A Graveside Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. Immediately following the graveside service, a memorial...

Rodrick M. Smith

Rodrick M. Smith

March 24, 2026

     Rodrick M. Smith, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Louis VFW, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 P.M. with military honors being presented at 1:00 P.M. at the hall.     Rodrick was born in...

Terry Alan Hayes

Terry Alan Hayes

March 19, 2026

     It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Terry Alan Hayes, age 76, of Ithaca, Michigan. He passed away on March 19, 2026, with his children and grandchildren by his side at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.     Terry was born on April 28, 1949, in Ithaca, Michigan,...

Doris Anne Rowell

Doris Anne Rowell

March 17, 2026

     Doris Anne Rowell, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her daughter's home in Maple Rapids, MI.     At her request no services will be held. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex Twp, MI, at a later date. Doris was born in Ovid, MI, on January 20, 1945,...

Loran Fredrick Sanford

Loran Fredrick Sanford

March 16, 2026

     Loran Fredrick "Fred" Sanford, age 89, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.      A celebration of life for Fred will be held at a later date.      Fred was born in Free Soil, MI on June 15, 1936, the son of Loran M. Sanford and Virginia B. (Tubbs) Sanford. Fred graduated from St. Louis High...

Ellen Adell Litwiller

Ellen Adell Litwiller

March 16, 2026

     Ellen Adell Litwiller, age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at her daughters home.     Burial has taken place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.     Ellen was born in Blanchard, Michigan on January 7, 1939, the daughter of Reuben Maurice and Beatrice Lucille (Bruce) Chubb. Ellen attended Blanchard Public Schools. She married Charles Clare...

Bonnie June Cross

Bonnie June Cross

March 15, 2026

     Bonnie June Cross passed away on March 15, 2026. She was born the fourth of eight children to Albert and Lorna Smith, on February 20, 1933. She married her beloved husband, Robert Cross, on September 8, 1950.     From a young age, Bonnie was always willing to help and happy to make things easier for those she loved....

Burton M. Priest

Burton M. Priest

March 15, 2026

     Burton M. "Burt" Priest, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. ...

Alice Hildegard Becker

Alice Hildegard Becker

March 14, 2026

     Alice Hildegard Becker, age 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health – Carson, Carson City, MI, surrounded by her family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday March 18, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock...