Bertha Aldrich

Bertha Lucille Aldrich, age 84, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor St. Johns, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Larry Smith officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until time of the service at the funeral home.

Bertha was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 11, 1932, the daughter of August and Olga (Nickols) Witt. She married Arthur Aldrich on June 24, 1950 in Lansing, MI.  Bertha enjoyed gardening, flowers, knitting, crocheting, reading and crosswords.  She liked to ride horses and toured the United States with her husband on their motorcycle. She loved spending time with her family and pets.

She is survived by her husband Arthur Aldrich of Elsie, MI, children; Bruce and Daria Aldrich of St. Johns, MI, Julie and Jim Hammill of Crystal Falls, MI, Glenn and Cindy Aldrich of Elsie, MI, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sisters; Ella and Alfred Nitschke of Sparta, MI and Audrey Haynes of DeWitt, MI. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorials may be made to Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor St. Johns, MI or Heartland Hospice.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.