Obituaries

Oct 6, 2018

Wilbur A. “Bill” Shaw, age 94, of Ithaca, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, surrounded by his family.

Wilbur was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on August 10, 1924, the son of Fred and Rosa (Dayringer) Shaw. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1940....

Oct 6, 2018

Janet Clara Armbrustmacher, age 80, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing,

Janet was born in Fowler, Michigan on March 24, 1938, the daughter of Clemens and Martha (Motz) Fox. She graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1956. Janet married Raymond Marvin Armbrustmacher on October 15,...

Oct 4, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Bruin, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, at her daughters home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 12, 2018, with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery,...

Oct 4, 2018

Linda Sue Thompson age 62, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

According to Linda's wishes, a cremation has taken place.

Linda was born in St. Johns, Michigan on April 6, 1956, the daughter of Walter and Irene (Schultz) Cogswell.  She attended St. Johns Public Schools.

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Oct 3, 2018

Gale B. Reeves age 84, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the North Star Township Hall on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI at a later date.

Gale was...

Oct 2, 2018

Raymond Calvin Hughson age 99, of Mason, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Riverwind Assisted Living, Williamston, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Mason Community Church, 1000 East Columbia Street, Mason, MI 48854, on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Steve Malson officiating.  Visitation will follow the service on Friday,...

Oct 2, 2018

Janet L. Eagle age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Sharon Ketchum officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday...

Oct 1, 2018

Barbara Jane O'Bryant age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Denny Dennis officiating.  Burial will...

Oct 1, 2018

Kimberly Jones age 55, of Morrice, MI, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 9754 Lansing Rd, Durand, MI, 48429 on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.

Kimberly was born in Lansing, MI on February 6, 1963,...

Sep 29, 2018

Matthew R. "Matt" Welsford, Jr. age 90 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.

Matthew was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 5, 1928, the son of Matthew R. and Gretta (Church) Welsford.  Matt...

Sep 27, 2018

Mary Kay Lowell age 61, of Alma, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady-Sorrows Catholic Church Chapel, Farminton, MI, on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Paul Graney officiating. Visitation...

Sep 26, 2018

Grace Lucille Harden age 81, of Midland, MI, passed away at her home Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held at Nease Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 5315 Isabella St., Midland, MI, on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Beth Hansen officiating.  Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. until the...

Sep 25, 2018

Richard Leroy Parmenter age 91 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Private Services will be held at a later date.

Richard was born in Shepardsville, MI on October 23, 1926, the son of Roy and Ethel (Reeb) Parmenter.  He was a graduate...

Sep 24, 2018

Duane Edward Mussell age 83 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place...

Sep 24, 2018

Fred Edward Lauback age 81, of Charlotte, MI, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, at his home.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Fred was born in Owosso, MI on January 30, 1937, the son of Fred and Alice (Aymor) Lauback. Fred married Lavonne M. Sexton on June 21,...

Sep 24, 2018

John Paul Smolka age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will be at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot...

Sep 21, 2018

Sheryl Lee Davis age 62, of Ashley, MI, passed away suddenly Friday, September 21, 2018, at Mid Michigan Medical Center-Midland.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be held 4-8 P.M....

Sep 21, 2018

Joe VanSickle age 90, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 24, 2018, with Pastor John Gosselin officiating.  Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex Township, MI.  Visitation will be held 2 - 4 P.M. on...

Sep 17, 2018

Carson James "Vinnie" Vincent age 17, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Ovid Elsie High School Gym on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 12:30 P.M., with Mr. Everett Smith officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and also on Thursday,...

Sep 16, 2018

Nancy Bell Caesar, age 67 died peacefully at her home in rural St. Johns on Sunday, September 16, 2018, after losing a courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born in St. Johns, MI on May 20, 1951, the daughter of Lloyd and Edna (Pease) Haynes. She attended St. Johns School.  On June 24, 1967, she married the...