Obituaries

Dec 7, 2009

Christina M. Palus, age 82, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at Spectrum Healthcare, Grand Rapids, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

Dec 7, 2009

Kimberly Jo Galey, died December 7, 2009 at the age of 35. Born on June 26, 1974 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Terry Galey and Pamela VanAuken. She worked as a C.N.A. at Hospice of Lansing.

Surviving Kimmy Jo are her parents, Terry Galey and Pamela (Brad) Blemaster, step-father, Frank (Darlene) Farmer, sisters and brothers, Amanda...

Dec 6, 2009

Arthur “Art” D. Chant, died December 6, 2009 at the age of 82. He was born on March 5, 1927, in St. Johns, the son of Albert and Gladys (LaBar) Chant. He was a member of VFW Post #4113 in St. Johns. Art married Hilda Johnson on April 23, 1948, and she survives him.

Also surviving are...

Dec 6, 2009

Robert Michael Miller, age 40, of Ithaca, MI died Sunday, December 6, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 1:00 P.M., Mr. Keith Wise will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Dec 4, 2009

Jean Louise Nash, age 89, of Owosso, MI passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso. Private Family Services have already taken place with burial at Lapham Cemetery, Plymouth, MI. Jean was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 30, 1920, the daughter of Herald F. and Mildred (Tyler) Hamill. Jean married Bruce Nash in September...

Dec 4, 2009

Joshua Kenneth Bebow, age 17, of St. Louis, MI died Friday, December 4th, 2009, at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw, MI. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 10:00 AM at (CHANGE OF LOCATION ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ALMA, MI) with Rev. Fr. Kevin Maksym officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 6-8...

Dec 3, 2009

Frances "Fran" B. Kussy, age 92, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI. She will be in our thoughts and prayers always. Fran was born in Dodgeville, U.P of Michigan on December 25, 1916, the daughter of Michael and Frances (Beljan) Kump. Fran married Joseph Kussy, November 1939. He passed...

Dec 1, 2009

Wolodymyr “Walt” Pytlowanyj Jr., age 55, passed away December 1, 2009.

Walt was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 30, 1954, the son of Walt and Jennie (Tkaczyk) Pytlowanyj. Walt retired from General Motors and was an avid MSU fan. He also loved to golf and was a member of the Jugs and Mugs Ski Club.

Nov 30, 2009

Ruth E. Edinger died November 30, 2009 at the age of 88. Born on February 13, 1921 in Fowler, MI, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Martin) Edinger. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns and had worked at Federal Mogul and Clinton Co. Road Commission.

Surviving are many nieces and nephews....

Nov 29, 2009

Pauline C. Lowe passed away November 29, 2009 at the age of 88. She was born in Maple Rapids, Michigan on January 21, 1921, the daughter of Gerald and Bertha (Roberts) Abbott. Pauline married James Lowe in Maple Rapids on December 6, 1942 and he preceded her in death on December 12, 2000.

Pauline is survived by...

Nov 28, 2009

Donna Louise Hungerford, age 68, of St. Louis, MI died Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at her residence. There will be no services. Donna was born in Porter Twp., Michigan on November 18, 1941, the daughter of Scotty and Edna (Root) Cornelius. She was married to Earl Hungerford on March 6, 1959. He passed away on June 7, 2000. She then...

Nov 28, 2009

Alvin E. Goerge, age 86, of Fowler, died Saturday, November 28, 2009. Born August 1, 1923, Alvin was the first son of Edward and Rose (Simon) Goerge. He attended Sage Country School and Most Holy Trinity School. A life-long resident of Fowler, MI, Alvin married Joyce Martin on September 26, 1953. Besides farming he retired from Sealed Power after...

Nov 26, 2009

Lloyd Burnam (Shorty) Criner, age 80, of Elsie, Michigan died Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, on Monday, November 30th at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Dave Kimball will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday 2-8 p.m. with...

Nov 26, 2009

Lloyd Eugene Wing, age 89, of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at Ovid Healthcare Center , Ovid, MI. Memorial services will be on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12:00 P.M. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Owosso, Rev. Susan Kingsley will officiate. Lloyd was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 27, 1920, the son of Robert R....

Nov 26, 2009

Alta Amelia Manahan, age 93, of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday November 30, 2009 at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. Visitation will be held on Saturday November 28, 2009 from 6-8 PM and Sunday November 29, 2009 from...

Nov 25, 2009

Jerry Leon Baker Sr., age 65, of Elwell, MI died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27,...

Nov 24, 2009

Alma J. Boak , age 89, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Alma was born February 19, 1920 in Arenzville, IL, the daughter of Alfred and Freda (Josmund) Nobis. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and worked at J.C.Penney in retail until her retirement. Alma married Carl Boak in Fowler on November 24, 1945 and he...

Nov 24, 2009

Michelle "Mikki" Diane Middleton, age 38, of Middleton, MI passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 2-4 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes. Michelle was born...

Nov 24, 2009

Mary Elizabeth Bellinger, age 86, of Ashley, MI died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Ashley Care Center in Ashley, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Lee Palmer will officiate. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 23, 2009

Thelma Edna Harris, age 95, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Ralph Parkin will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple River Cemetery Shiawassee Township, MI. Visitation...