Obituaries

Oct 11, 2014

Anthony John "Tony" Chapko, age 90, loving husband, father, and grandfather, of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Bannister, MI on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating. Burial will take place...

Oct 11, 2014

Holly Rae Wakeham, age 47, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan. Holly was born in Greenville, Michigan on January 6, 1967, the daughter Melvin and Frankie (Lopp) Behl. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, Michigan. Read Holly Wakeham's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com....

Oct 10, 2014

Kenneth C. Thelen, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2014. He was born in Portland, MI, on March 19, 1945, the son of Alvin and Loretta (Smith) Thelen. Ken married Barbara Ward in St. Johns on April 3, 1971 and she survives him.

Also surviving are their children, Pam (Patrick) Stump, Ken (Jaime)...

Oct 10, 2014

Robert "Spider" Speidel, age 71, passed away October 6, 2014. He was born in Clinton Co., on January 20, 1943, the son of R.G. and Ida Mae (Thompson) Speidel. Bob was a loyal friend, loving son, devoted father and caring brother whose heart was filled with humor and joy, he loved the woods and enjoyed making maple syrup.

Oct 9, 2014

Deborah A. Harvey, age 59, passed away October 7, 2014. She was born in Kalamazoo on October 16, 1954 the daughter of Douglas and Joy (Winters) Hart. She married Mark Harvey in Eureka on September 30, 1978 and he survives her.

Also surviving Debbie is her sister, Dawn Hart-Allen of St. Johns, forty-six nieces and nephews, two...

Oct 9, 2014

Lillian Marie Bass daughter of Terry and Brittney (Smak) Bass, passed away on October 3, 2014 at the age of 5 A½ weeks old. She was born in St. Johns on August 25, 2014.

Along with her parents she is survived by her sisters, Kiara Belle Parker and Olivia Lindsey Smak, grandparents, Bill Smak of St. Johns,...

Oct 8, 2014

Michael "Mike" R. Smith, passed away October 8, 2014, at the age of 63. He was born in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Leonard and Bernettia (Roach) Smith. Mike married Mary Lou Mueller on May 20, 1972 in Fowler, Michigan and she survives him. He retired from General Motors after 30 years. He was an active member of...

Oct 5, 2014

William J. C. Bancroft, age 75, passed away on October 1, 2014. He was born in St. Johns on December 24, 1938, the son of Guy and Helen Bancroft.

Bill is survived by his children, Melissa (Daniel) Rue of St. Johns, Laura (Joe) Harbenski of Maple Rapids, Wenda (Armond) Smith of St. Johns and Debbie (Gary) Shook...

Oct 5, 2014

Angus Fraser MacKinnon passed away October 5, 2014, at the age of 90. He was born in Joliet, IL, on September 17, 1924, the son of Edward and Dolina (Fraser) MacKinnon. Fraser married Barbara Bull on May 16, 1953 in Sparta, MI. Fraser served with the U.S. Navy during WWII, owned E. MacKinnon & Son dry goods store in...

Oct 4, 2014

Doris Jean Dosson, age 88, of St Louis, MI, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Breckenridge United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Devon Dosson officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery Breckenridge, MI. Visitation...

Oct 4, 2014

Howard Eugene Bryant, Sr. was born on December 25, 1906 in Eureka, Michigan went home to be with his lord and savior on October 3, 2014, at the age of 107 years. He was the first child of Edwin Earl and Myrtie Mae (Metzger) Bryant. Howard attended grade school in Eureka and high school in St. Johns, graduating in...

Sep 30, 2014

Dorothy Jane Curtis, age 89, of St. Louis, MI died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, MI. There will be a private graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan. Dorothy was born in Isabella County, Michigan on December 7, 1924, the daughter of George and Cora (Meyer) Nartker. She worked as a...

Sep 29, 2014

Jack E. Cuthbert, age 58, passed away on September 29, 2014. He was born on May 1, 1956 in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Ronald and Rita (Faivor) Cuthbert. Jack married Jean Karek on December 10, 1976 and she survives him.

Also surviving are his daughters, Angie (Robert) Moon and Amy (Chris) Western, five grandchildren, Jake...

Sep 28, 2014

Richard Lloyd Diethrich I, age 51, of St. Johns, MI passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his brother's home in Howell. A Celebration of Life will be held at the UAW Hall in St. Johns, MI. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Rick was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 30, 1963, the son of...

Sep 28, 2014

Sandra Marie Johnson, of Lansing, MI died Saturday, September 27, 2014. Born November 11, 1966 to Clyde and Gale (Honeycutt) Johnson, Sandy worked as a medical technician.

Surviving are her son, Zachary Johnson of Lansing; aunts, Peggy J. Johnson and Lynn Hansen; uncle, Howard Honeycutt; cousins, Connie (Gary) Kioski, Allen Johnson, Scott (Madalyn) Kioski, Christopher Kioski, Kelsey...

Sep 27, 2014

Kathryn Elizabeth Salters, age 90, of Lansing, MI passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery in St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014...

Sep 26, 2014

Glenn "Jim" Peet Jr., age 88, of Alma, MI died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at East Superior Christian Church, Alma, MI on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor James Amstutz officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30,...

Sep 24, 2014

Harry Cecil Pugh Jr., age 83, of Elsie, MI passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Ray Strawser officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Sep 24, 2014

Michael John Pohl, age 50, of St. Johns, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bechantel's Banquet Center, 121 E. Walker Street, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 2-4 P.M. If you wish to eat, please bring a dish to pass. Mike...

Sep 24, 2014

Axie M. Mailand, age 85, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Ithaca, Michigan. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the Ithaca Community Center, Ithaca, MI. on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Jim Austin officiating. A luncheon will follow. Axie was born in St. Louis, Michigan on...