Obituaries
Benjamin Bruce Patnaude
Sep 10, 2023
Benjamin Bruce Patnaude, age 45, of Potter, NE, went home to be with God on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi, MI.
Ben was born in Sodus, New York, on May 13, 1978, the son of Bruce Patnaude and Charisse (Dorman) Musson.
Ben worked in the amusement industry where he was revered for...
Michael Ray Nichols, II
Sep 9, 2023
Michael Ray Nichols, II, age 44, of Owosso, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visiting with family...
Cecilia Martinez
Sep 9, 2023
Cecilia Martinez, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take...
Michael Edward Slocum
Sep 1, 2023
Michael Edward Slocum, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.
Michael was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 16, 1950, the son of Theodore and Dorthy (Kerry) Slocum. Michael married Judy A. (Millard) Slocum...
Darrell Max Aldrich
Sep 1, 2023
Darrell M. “Mick” Aldrich, age 90, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.
Mick was born in Brant, Michigan on September 7, 1932, the son of Viril and Lena (VanLuven) Aldrich. He was a veteran and proudly served in Korea from 1953-1955. Mick married Edith “Edie”...
Frank Louis Hufnagel
Aug 31, 2023
Frank Louis Hufnagel passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the age of 84. He was a fantastic husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family dearly.
Frank was born in Fowler, December 12, 1938, the son of Nick and Rose (Simon) Hufnagel. He graduated from Fowler High School in 1957. Frank was a lifelong,...
Janice Deone (Creaser) Frost
Aug 29, 2023
Janice Deone Frost, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, on August 29, 2023, joined her loving husband, Melvin and children: Adele and Russell.
Janice was born in her parent's home in St. Johns on February 16, 1929, the daughter of Percy L. and Bernice A. (Upton) Creaser. Janice married Melvin Frost and together they bought and...
Sharon Lee (Roof) Irrer
Aug 28, 2023
Sharon Lee Irrer, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.
A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, 706 East Steel Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held...
Glenn Edward Hehrer
Aug 27, 2023
Glenn Edward Hehrer, age 88, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.
A private family service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.
Glenn was born in Ashley, Michigan on October 9, 1934, the son of Edward Harold and Beatrice O. (Cordray) Hehrer....
Stanley Raymond Helms
Aug 26, 2023
Stanley Raymond Helms, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
No services to be held at this time.
Stanley was born in Carson City, MI on November 13, 1949, the son of David Orbin and Winifred U. (VanDouser) Helms. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with...
Eva Lucille (Louth) Clark
Aug 26, 2023
Eva Lucille Clark, age 92, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023, with Mr. Kevin VanAtta officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time...
Robert Terry Boyd
Aug 25, 2023
Robert Terry Boyd, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held at Elsie First Baptist Church, Elsie, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:30-1:00 P.M. prior to the service at the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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