Obituaries

Stanley Alan "Stan" Cruz

Stanley Alan "Stan" Cruz

Mar 10, 2023

      Stanley Alan "Stan" Cruz, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Friday, March 10, 2023.

     In following Stan's wishes, a cremation has taken place and at a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.

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Maria Elena (Medina) Villarreal

Maria Elena (Medina) Villarreal

Mar 6, 2023

     Maria Elena Villarreal, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

    A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be held...

Cosme Villarreal

Cosme Villarreal

Mar 6, 2023

   Cosme Villarreal, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding.  Burial will take place at a...

Janet Marie (Conley) Oxendale

Janet Marie (Conley) Oxendale

Mar 6, 2023

     Janet Marie Oxendale, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with Pastor Lee Rhodes officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be held...

Shirley Jean (Conklin) Cannon

Shirley Jean (Conklin) Cannon

Mar 5, 2023

      Shirley Jean Cannon, age 80, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 2-8...

Theresa Ann (Sobula) Brewbaker

Theresa Ann (Sobula) Brewbaker

Mar 4, 2023

 

     Our wonderful mom, Theresa “Terry” Ann Sobula, was born to polish immigrants Andrew W. and Mary K. (Zieliga) Sobula on May 10, 1931, in St. Johns, Michigan, and remained there her entire life.

      Terry was a good natured outgoing young lady, who immensely enjoyed time with her family, friends, and activities of her generation.  She spent lots...

Lincoln Thomas Bryant

Lincoln Thomas Bryant

Mar 3, 2023

     Lincoln Thomas Bryant, was born in the arms of Jesus on the third day, of the third month, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-three at 8:49 in the morning. He weighed one pound one ounce at eleven and one-quarter inches long. He is the son of Loren Eugene and Amanda Lee (Zuniga) Bryant and the younger...

Patricia Ann Harrington

Patricia Ann Harrington

Mar 3, 2023

     Patricia May Harrington, age 74, of Owosso, MI, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, with Pastor April Crump officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at...

Gloria Jean (Chase) Brewer

Gloria Jean (Chase) Brewer

Feb 26, 2023

     Gloria Jean Brewer, age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     In following Gloria’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.     Gloria was born in Ionia, Michigan, on December 18, 1947, the daughter of George Sherman and Mary (Shirey)...

Wanieta Elaine (Kimmel) Bigelow

Wanieta Elaine (Kimmel) Bigelow

Feb 26, 2023

     Wanieta Elaine Bigelow, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Wanieta's Life will be held at a later date. Wanieta will be buried beside her first husband at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI at a later date.

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Kevin Patrick Daly

Kevin Patrick Daly

Feb 25, 2023

       Kevin Patrick Daly, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 3, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at St. Vincent de...

Elizabeth Sue Hardaker

Elizabeth Sue Hardaker

Feb 22, 2023

    Elizabeth Sue "Sue" Hardaker, age 84 of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her son’s home.

    Private Family Services will be held.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

    Elizabeth was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 17, 1938 the daughter of Dr. George Wilcox and Mary Louise (Wilbur) Bennett. ...

Roger E. Hudson

Roger E. Hudson

Feb 21, 2023

     Roger E. Hudson, age 88, passed into eternity on February 21, 2023, at Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.

     A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Roger was born to Ernest and Hazel Hudson in Alma, Michigan. He graduated from Alma High School in 1952. He...

Sharon Kay (Smith) Darling

Sharon Kay (Smith) Darling

Feb 20, 2023

     Sharon Kay Darling, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Medilodge, East Lansing.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date at Fairfield Township...

Alberta Alice (Cook) Diehl

Alberta Alice (Cook) Diehl

Feb 19, 2023

     Alberta Alice Diehl, age 97, formerly of Maple Rapids, MI, received the desire of her heart and was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Thornapple Manor, Nashville, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 25,...

Donna Belle (Forbes) Dayringer

Donna Belle (Forbes) Dayringer

Feb 17, 2023

     Donna Belle (Forbes) Dayringer, age 91, entered heaven February 17, 2023, while at home in St. Louis, MI, surrounded by her children.

     Private graveside service will be held at Midland Memorial Gardens with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

     Donna was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on March 8, 1931, the...

Jack Leroy Tyler

Jack Leroy Tyler

Feb 15, 2023

     

 

      Jack Leroy Tyler, age 76, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ava Euper officiating.  Visitation will...

Betty Rae (Forbes) Rice

Betty Rae (Forbes) Rice

Feb 15, 2023

     Betty Rae Rice, age 94, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at McKellers Assisted Living, St. Louis, MI.

     Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at a later date at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI.

     Betty was born in Royal Oak, MI on May 22, 1928, the daughter of...

Jean Ann (Gillison) Glick

Jean Ann (Gillison) Glick

Feb 13, 2023

     Jean Ann Glick, age 84, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.

     Private Family Graveside Services at Laingsburg Cemetery will be held at a later date.

     Jean was born in Essex Township, Michigan on May 9, 1938, the daughter of Robert Edward and Geraldine (Benjamin) Gillison.

     Online condolences can be sent to...

Harold Daniel Nolan

Harold Daniel Nolan

Feb 12, 2023

     Harold Daniel Nolan, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home.

     Harold was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 14, 1944, the son of Harold Bruce and Florence Euphemia (Blood) Nolan.

     Harold served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Harold was an avid hunter...

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