Obituaries

Max Alden Loudenbeck

Max Alden Loudenbeck

Oct 7, 2024

      Max Alden Loudenbeck, age 99, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Eureka Christian Church, Eureka, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until...

Debra Sue Garlock

Debra Sue Garlock

Nov 20, 2024

    Debra Sue “Deb” Garlock, age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI,     Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Andy Goodrich officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove...

Robert Emery Sali

Robert Emery Sali

Nov 18, 2024

     With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Robert Emery "Bob" Sali, age 73, of Perrinton, MI, on Monday, November 18, 2024.  A man whose life was marked by love, laughter, and devotion; Bob’s spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.     Born on January 2, 1951, in Lansing, MI, Bob was the cherished son...

Brenda Jean Huntoon

Brenda Jean Huntoon

Nov 17, 2024

      Brenda Jean Huntoon, age 82, of Sumner, MI, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00...

Bernice Dorothy Hengesbach

Bernice Dorothy Hengesbach

Nov 16, 2024

       Bernice Dorothy Hengesbach, age 88, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Regency of Lansing West, Lansing, MI.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take...

Basil LeRoy Bowers

Basil LeRoy Bowers

Nov 14, 2024

     Basil LeRoy Bowers, age 90, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Basil was born in Durand, Michigan on April 7, 1934, the son of Lawrence and Thelma Ann...

John Francis Lauer

John Francis Lauer

Nov 13, 2024

     John Francis Lauer, age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 18, 2024, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma,...

Edward Jay Sipka

Edward Jay Sipka

Nov 13, 2024

     Edward Jay “Ed” Sipka, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 15, 2024, with Pastor Steve Ezop officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,...

Edward Alan "Ed" Doan

Edward Alan "Ed" Doan

Nov 11, 2024

     Edward Alan "Ed" Doan, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Palliative Care - Ann Arbor Campus, Ypsilanti, MI.     Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Ed was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 24, 1948, the son...

Gregg Ian Norman

Gregg Ian Norman

Nov 11, 2024

      Gregg Ian Norman, age 63, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Colonial Park Assisted Living, Grand Ledge, MI.     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.     Gregg was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 26, 1961, the beloved son of George Calvin and Mary (Miller)...

Rex Daniel Martin

Rex Daniel Martin

Nov 10, 2024

      Rex Daniel Martin, age 65, of Owosso, MI, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso surrounded by his family.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Rex was born in St. Johns, Michigan on July 2, 1959, the son of Sharon Marie (Carroll)...

Billy Dean May

Billy Dean May

Nov 6, 2024

     Billy Dean May, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.     Billy was born in Ogemaw County, Michigan on November 19, 1940, the son...

Norman William Nixon

Norman William Nixon

Nov 5, 2024

     Norman William Nixon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at the age of 90.     He was born on June 21st, 1934, to Pauline and Jacob Nixon in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Norman graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1953, and shortly thereafter served his country in the United States Army,...

Louis John Palus, Jr.

Louis John Palus, Jr.

Nov 5, 2024

     Louis John Palus, Jr., age 66, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Applehanz presiding. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

Theresa Lynn Pearce

Theresa Lynn Pearce

Nov 5, 2024

 Theresa Lynn (Dodge) Pearce 

 Born May 24th 1956 passed peacefully on November 3rd 2024 surrounded by candlelight and her loved ones in reverence, prayer, devotion, and music. 

 She leaves behind a strong foundation and legacy of Unconditional Love in her wake along with her husband of 44 years Calvin Vern Pearce, her children; Jeremy Keith Stout, Gabriel Benjamin Stout, Nicole Lynn and...

Havannah Lorraine “Banana” Leslie

Havannah Lorraine “Banana” Leslie

Nov 4, 2024

      Havannah Lorraine "Banana" Leslie, age 16, of Alma, MI, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Burial will take place at...

Daniel Richard Price

Daniel Richard Price

Nov 4, 2024

     Daniel Richard Price, age 90, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Burial will take place at...

Donald Willis Hier

Donald Willis Hier

Nov 3, 2024

     Donald Willis "Don" Hier, age 61, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.     Don was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 9, 1963, the son of Donald Wayne and Harriet Rose...

Douglas Dwight Cooper

Douglas Dwight Cooper

Nov 2, 2024

     Douglas Dwight Cooper, age 71, of Owosso, MI, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, peacefully at his home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Douglas was born in Owosso, MI on May 23, 1953, the son of John Herbert and Mabel Vangeline (Nye) Cooper. He was a graduate of Owosso High...

Kevin Douglas Wooley

Kevin Douglas Wooley

Nov 2, 2024

     Kevin Douglas Wooley, age 50, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

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