Arthur Bancroft

Arthur Joe Bancroft age 73, of Ithaca, MI passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, February 25 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Arthur was born in St. Johns, MI on March 11, 1943, the son of R.G. Webster and Marian Louise (Brooks) Bancroft.  He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School, in St. Johns, MI.  On June 22, 1985 he married Victoria Brown in Perrinton, MI. Joe was a craftsman at Oldsmobile in Lansing, retiring October 1, 1997 after 33 years of service.  He enjoyed going to Jamboree's and traveling to Florida, and he also enjoyed watching The Three Stooges.

He is survived by  his wife, 3 sons; Joe & Denise Bancroft, Jerry & Michelle Bancroft, Timothy & Bonnie Bancroft, 2 daughters; Virginia Ruedger, Ida & Jim Hall, many grandchildren, stepchildren; Dale McGill, Sherry McGill and Laurie & John Alegria, sister Iris & Roger Smith and many nieces and nephews.  Joe was predeceased by his parents, stepson Donald McGill, 2 grandsons; Jason Ruedger and Jeremy Bancroft, and granddaughter Jerra Mia Hall

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.