Obituaries

Jul 8, 2016

Roy Arnold Frechen age 96, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating.  Visitation will be held...

Jul 7, 2016

Ina May Fockler, age 91, of Elwell, Michigan, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, Michigan.

Private Funeral Services were held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Janna Lynn officiating.  Burial was held at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI.

Ina was born...

Jul 4, 2016

Robert Wayne Peterson age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Robert was born in Ludington, MI on November 21, 1928, the son of Arne and Verina ( Sutter ) Petersen. He graduated from Elk Rapids High School with the...

Jul 4, 2016

Elmer Duane Cutler age 86, of Owosso, Michigan, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, Michigan.

Elmer was born in Muir, Michigan, on September 17, 1929, the son of Elmer DeLos and Myrtle Mae (Bacon) Cutler.  Elmer served in the U.S. Army as a Private in the Korean War. Elmer married...

Jul 2, 2016

Arline Rose Smith age 79, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Fowler, MI, on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 10:30 A.M.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Visitation will be held...

Jul 2, 2016

Gerald William “Bill” Bennett age 88 of Breckenridge, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 peacefully at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, Michigan on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Noon with Rev. Fr. Andrzej Boroch as Celebrant.  Visitation will...

Jul 1, 2016

Agnes Regina Cole, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM, with Fr. Carl Simon officiating.

Agnes was...

Jun 30, 2016

William A. Harris Sr. “Bill”, age 66 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his home with his family.

A Memorial Service will be held at their home on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 1:00 P.M.

Bill was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 15, 1950 the oldest of five children...

Jun 30, 2016

Richard D Taylor, age 86 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial...

Jun 29, 2016

Agnes Cecelia Argersinger age 89, of Mason, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Mason, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will be held...

Jun 28, 2016

Sharon Denise VanTilburg, age 61 of Bath Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Home, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Mrs. Margaret Horak officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. ...

Jun 26, 2016

Tammie Catherine Davis of Onaway Michigan, formerly of Maple Rapids, Michigan, left this earth on June 26, 2016, and entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7:00 P.M., with...

Jun 25, 2016

Mary Helen Wood age 86, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at The Laurels of Carson City - Rehab, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Wesleyan Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016  with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until...

Jun 23, 2016

Gary Howard Roth age 73, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Gary was born in Clarksville, Michigan on April 11, 1943.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  Gary married Jean...

Jun 19, 2016

Ambrose William Schueller, age 78 of Ashley, Michigan passed away Sunday June 19, 2016 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, Michigan.

There will be no service held at this time.

Ambrose was born July 25, 1937 in Westphalia, Michigan the son of Albert and Irene (Thelen) Schueller.  Ambrose married Lorraine Rose on August 12, 1967...

Jun 18, 2016

Gertrude Rose Arens, age 90 of Fowler, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Okemos, Michigan.

Gert was born May 17, 1926 in Fowler, Michigan the daughter of Edward and Antoinette (Simon) Schueller and resided all of her life in Fowler.  She married Don Arens on November 20, 1950 in...

Jun 18, 2016

John Dean Wickwire age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Jun 17, 2016

Maeola Little age 97, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 in Oklahoma.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016...

Jun 17, 2016

Thomas Jay Ringle Sr., 54, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016, at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI.

Tom was born on February 20,...

Jun 14, 2016

Marta L. Wiezorek, 69, of Mecosta, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her daughter’s home.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 11:00-1:00 P.M. at Blue Lake Tavern, Mecosta, MI.

Marta enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, golfing and landscaping. She especially loved spending time with her family....