Obituaries

Jul 12, 2017

On July 12, 2017, the world lost an amazing man, known for his kind, loving nature.  Melvin Dale Burtch, 88, of Alma/St. Louis, MI, passed away at Schnepps in St. Louis.

“Mel” son of Hazel (Butcher) and Danual Burtch was born in Saginaw, MI on May 21, 1929.  The family moved to Wheeler, MI where he graduated...

Jul 11, 2017

Christopher Michael Nethaway, age 32 of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Chris was born in Owosso, MI on January 26, 1985 the son of Michael Bensinger and Rebecca Nethaway.  He was a graduate of Ovid Elsie High School and...

Jul 11, 2017

Darryl Olin Hayward age 78, of Ithaca, MI, formerly of the Lansing area, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Gathering will be held at JJ Rubys, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. A Burial Service will be held on Saturday, August...

Jul 10, 2017

Melvin Royce "Mel" Stauffer age 89 of DeWitt, MI passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. with Mr. Greg Stauffer officiating.  Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until...

Jul 9, 2017

Donald Duane Shaull age 85, of North Star, MI, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, MI.

A Private Family Service was held.

Donald was born in North Star, MI on March 10, 1932 the son of Hal and Elva (Simmons) Shaull.

Online condolences can be sent to...

Jul 9, 2017

Donald Ray "Don" Gross II, age 49, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home.

Don has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donald was born in Oklahoma City, OK on January 28, 1968, the son of Donald Raymond Gross and step-mother Becky Gross. ...

Jul 9, 2017

Stanley Paul Boog age 86, of Flint, MI, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home.

Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Stanley was born in Bannister, MI on August 4, 1930, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Anderson) Boog.  Stan graduated from Ashley High...

Jul 8, 2017

Frederick Louis Stehlik age 75 of Ovid, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, our heavenly Father took another angel home at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, with Rev. Fr....

Jul 4, 2017

Ann Mary Remenar age 95, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford...

Jul 1, 2017

Gerald "Red" Elwyn Spayde age 94 of Ovid, MI passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, at his home.

A Memorial graveside will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery Ovid, MI on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.

Gerald was born in Ovid, MI on November 29, 1922, the son of Rubin and...

Jun 29, 2017

Dorothy Hazel Nagel age 90 of Breckenridge, MI, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at Wheeler Free Methodist Church, Wheeler, MI, on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with her grandsons James Thompson and Don Priest officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge,...

Jun 28, 2017

Raymond L. Zimmerman age 85, of Sumner, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Hayes Road Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Jun 25, 2017

Shirley Ann Smith age 80 of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery Ithaca, MI.  Visitation...

Jun 24, 2017

Bill Allen Henry age 50 of Carson City, MI, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Sparrow Health Systems Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the Maple Rapids Community Center, Maple Rapids, MI on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 3:00 P.M.

Bill was born in St. Johns,...

Jun 22, 2017

David Wismar Herman age 70 of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elsie Untied Methodist Church, 160 W. Main Street, Elsie, MI on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Rob Nystrom officiating.

David was born December 5, 1946 to Louis...

Jun 22, 2017

Edward Richard Chase Jr. age 82 of West Branch, MI passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Burial will take place at Fritz Cemetery,...

Jun 21, 2017

James Miller age 75, of Missoula, Montana passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at his residence with his two sons by his side after a long battle with cancer.

Jim was born January 12, 1942, to Alfred and Wilma Miller. He was raised in Elsie, MI where he was the oldest of six children. Jim excelled in...

Jun 19, 2017

Sharon Lee Hunt age 57, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Tom Thompson officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Jun 18, 2017

Joanne L. Barrett age 84, of Pompeii, MI, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI surrounded by her family.

Memorial Service will be held at Pompeii United Methodist Church, Pompeii, MI, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating. Burial will take place at...

Jun 12, 2017

Betty R. Mitchell, age 88 passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Ashley Care Center Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Bannister United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Mona Dye officiating.  Visitation will be from noon until the service.  Burial will be at the Ford...