Obituaries

Frederick Lee "Fred" Vess

Frederick Lee "Fred" Vess

Aug 22, 2023

 

     Frederick Lee "Fred" Vess, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Maple View Assisted Living Inc., Ithaca, MI.

      In following Fred's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

      Frederick was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 9, 1937, the son...

Lois Grace (Kirkey) Painter

Lois Grace (Kirkey) Painter

Aug 20, 2023

 

     Lois Grace Painter, age 85, of Wheeler, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, with Pastor Lyle McCoon, Jr. officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. ...

Tedford John "Ted" Tycocki

Tedford John "Ted" Tycocki

Aug 19, 2023

 

     Tedford John Tycocki, born December 10, 1940, in West Lafayette, Indiana, son of the late Theodore Anthony Tycocki and Dorothy (Douglas) Johnson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at age 82.

      Ted graduated from Ferris State University in 1962, with a BS in Environmental Sanitation. He began his career with the Berrien...

James W. Olson

James W. Olson

Aug 18, 2023

 

      James W. Olson, age 98, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at Medilodge of Lansing, Michigan.

       James was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 1, 1925, the son George and Leonore Olson. He graduated from Ovid High School and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. James was a farmer most...

Zane David Salinas

Zane David Salinas

Aug 16, 2023

 

       Zane David Salinas (Zane Thompson), age 21, passed away on August 16, 2023, in Marion Springs, MI.

       Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

       Zane was born in Owosso, MI, on May 21, 2002, to Tara Thompson. He was bright light in a very...

Gary Lee Schultz

Gary Lee Schultz

Aug 14, 2023

 

 

    Gary Lee "Greybeard" Schultz, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

     Come share your stories with the family on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 P.M. at the Ovid Township Hall. In his honor, Greybeard's favorite coffee and desserts will be served.

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Darrel Van Mockridge

Darrel Van Mockridge

Aug 13, 2023

 

    

   Darrel Van Mockridge, age 55, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, in his home.

          Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  Burial will take place at Lakefield Township Cemetery, Lakefield Township, MI, at a later date. Visitation will be...

Grace Anne (Ensign) Green

Grace Anne (Ensign) Green

Aug 13, 2023

 

     Grace Anne Green, age 93, of Elsie, passed away Sunday, August 13th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a friend to all.

     Grace was born May 15, 1930, to Eugene and Anna (Mangelman) Ensign. She grew up on a small farm in Bannister, Michigan, and the youngest of...

William Paul "Bill" Fox

William Paul "Bill" Fox

Aug 13, 2023

 

      William Paul "Bill" Fox, age 82, of St. Johns, MI, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18, 2023, with Rev....

Gale Lee Baese

Gale Lee Baese

Aug 11, 2023

 

      Gale Lee Baese, age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Pathway Home of Elsie, Elsie, Michigan. 

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Griffin presiding. Burial will take place at...

Donald Chris “Don” Hansen

Donald Chris “Don” Hansen

Aug 11, 2023

     Donald Chris "Don" Hansen, age 65, of St.Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.     A Celebration of Don's Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 18, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will...

Jerome Alphonse "Jerry" Kusnier

Jerome Alphonse "Jerry" Kusnier

Aug 11, 2023

 

     Jerome Alphonse “Jerry” Kusnier, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his sister's Mary Jane's home.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, August 14, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Kuchar presiding. Burial will take place at...

Leon Dwight Searles

Leon Dwight Searles

Aug 7, 2023

 

     Leon Dwight Searles, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI.

     Private services were held and burial took place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

     Leon was born in St. Johns, Michigan on July 10, 1946, the son of Willard and Lillian (Brown)...

Chris Alan Devereaux

Chris Alan Devereaux

Aug 3, 2023

 

      Chris Alan Devereaux, age 61, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

      Memorial Graveside Service will be held on October 1, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  A Memorial Luncheon will be held after the graveside service at...

Alice Carolyn (Weburg) McCrory

Alice Carolyn (Weburg) McCrory

Aug 3, 2023

 

     Alice Carolyn McCrory, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at McKellar's Adult Foster Care.

     Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wheeler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, with Pastor Michael Podeszwa officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...

Lena Hannah (Barrett) Trowbridge

Lena Hannah (Barrett) Trowbridge

Aug 2, 2023

 

     Lena H. Trowbridge, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at The Pearl of Rolling Meadows, in IL, with her family by her side.

     Lena was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on April 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Knopp) Barrett.  She worked in the office at her father’s business...

Nancy Elaine (Terrell) Naessens

Nancy Elaine (Terrell) Naessens

Jul 29, 2023

 

     Nancy Elaine Naessens, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hearts Content Adult Foster Care Home, Breckenridge, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 3, 2023,...

Laura Lyn Bashans

Laura Lyn Bashans

Jul 27, 2023

 

     Laura Lyn Bashans, age 58, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

     Laura was born in Saginaw, MI on September 2, 1964, the daughter of Mary Della (Simmons) Bashans.  Laura was a graduate of Ithaca High School. ...

Robert William Perrigo

Robert William Perrigo

Jul 21, 2023

 

      Robert William Perrigo, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until the...

Michael Duane "Mike" Doran

Michael Duane "Mike" Doran

Jul 20, 2023

 

     Michael Doran, age 71, of Ithaca, went into the arms of Jesus on July 20, 2023. Mike was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on June 3, 1952, to the late Harvey and Ida Doran. He graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill in 1970 and went on to earn his teaching degree from Central Michigan University in 1974. In the fall of 1974,...

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