Obituaries

Aug 7, 2011

Gladys Sophie (Sillman) Johnston, age 91, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Hazel Findlay Nursing Home in St. Johns, Michigan. She was born on September 8, 1919 in Fowler, Michigan, daughter of Frederick and Mary Epkey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Clarence Sillman, who she...

Aug 7, 2011

Frances Marie Worthington, age 94, of Owosso, MI died Sunday, August 7, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Owosso on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Susan Kingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Aug 6, 2011

Mary Francis Walker returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Maple Pine Adult Foster Home, Shepard, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel, St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, August 9, 2011at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery,...

Aug 6, 2011

Sharon Louise Brennan "Granny", age 67, of Ithaca, MI passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 9, 2011 and on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 2-8 P.M....

Aug 4, 2011

Aurora Martinez, died August 4, 2011, at the age of 87. Born May 25, 1924, in Casis, TX. The daughter of Bonifacio and Sinforosa (Sequra) Salinas. Aurora married Napoleon Martinez, July 4, 1942 in Detroit, MI and he precedes her death.

Aurora is survived by her daughters, Elodia Keys, Erma (Aaron) Moreno, Gloria Castello, sons, Napoleon Jr....

Aug 3, 2011

Viola Maye Wisner, age 73, of St. Johns, MI died peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel , with Pastor Tom J. Wilson officiating. Burial will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Okemos, MI, where Pastor Mike Hargraves will officiate. Visitation will be held on...

Jul 30, 2011

Jack R. Bedell, age 84, of Durand, MI passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI, on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Pastor Curt DeWitt will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday July 31, 2011 from 6-8 PM and Monday,...

Jul 29, 2011

Roland Calvin Schaadt, age 105, of Harrisville, MI passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Edwin Snook officiating. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Fowlerville, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August...

Jul 29, 2011

Maria "Teresa" Hessbrook, age 82, of Ithaca, MI passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Jules Spleet will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2011 from 4:00...

Jul 28, 2011

Donald Eugene Fitzpatrick Sr. age 82, of Sumner, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 of cancer with his family by his side on the date of his birth, in Union Township, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor John...

Jul 27, 2011

Rose Frances (Caudy) Wilson, went to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the age of 91. Rose was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 7, 1920, the daughter of Alphonse and Agnes (Kuchar) Caudy. Rose lived most of her life in the St. Johns area. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

Jul 27, 2011

Vianna Bond, age 91, passed away July 27, 2011. Vianna was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 16, 1920, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Hall) Heathman. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On June 29, 1940, Vianna married Arthur P. Bond and he preceded her in death August 16, 1985.

She is...

Jul 27, 2011

Daniel Merle Bradd, age 85, of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Hugh Parker will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jul 27, 2011

Hannah E. Vitek, 74, died July 27, 2011. Born December 3, 1937, in St. Johns, Michigan. The daughter of Harold and Pauline (Simpson) Coffman. Hannah married Vincent Vitek January, 1955 and he survives her. Hannah was a creative home maker and caregiver. She spent her time with family and friends that she loved and loved her. She enjoyed playing...

Jul 26, 2011

Elizabeth "Betty" Luella Scholtz, age 87, of Alma, Michigan died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be...

Jul 25, 2011

Aletha F. Flegel, age 92, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from...

Jul 25, 2011

Etta Josephine Zamora, age 82, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at her daughter's home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Walter Katt officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 6-8 P.M and on Wednesday,...

Jul 25, 2011

Valeria "Val" A. Wells, age 64, of Corunna, Michigan passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 in Corunna, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M....

Jul 23, 2011

Arlene Mae Hoag, age 88, of Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the home of her son. A Memorial Service will be held at Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Owosso, MI, on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Pastor Don Galardi will officiate. Arlene was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 27, 1923, the daughter of Charles...

Jul 23, 2011

Anna "Granny" Smalley, age 95, of Morrice, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Olive Branch Assisted Living, Perry, Michigan. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Anna was born in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 1915, the daughter of Albert and Frances (Shada) Lacina. She married Frank Smalley on October 14, 1944 in Owosso....