Obituaries

Nov 27, 2008

Emerson “Barney” Barrone of Alma formerly of Lakeland, Fl. and St. Johns died peacefully November 27, 2008 at the age of 86. We rejoice that he is with his Savior in heaven. Yet, will miss his robust enjoyment of life. He was born in Hubbardston, MI, the son of Elmer and Mary (Ransom) Barrone. Emerson married Dolores Wilke on...

Nov 26, 2008

Paula Marie Harris (Sanchez) Maple Rapids Paula Marie Harris (Sanchez), former Beekman Center student, formerly of Lansing, 41, died November 26, 2008.

Paula, whose loving nature and incandescent smile will be with us always, is survived by her mother and stepfather, Donna Sanchez and John Jenkins; father, Francisco Sanchez; sisters, Kathy Kerr and Renee Harris; and nieces,...

Nov 26, 2008

Ronald Norbert Hoenecke, age 66, died November 26, 2008 at his home. He was born February 23, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the son of Arthur Henry and Grace Hoenecke. Ron married Sandra (McEntire) Cook on April 23, 1999 in Grand Ledge, MI and she survives him. Ron was a truck driver for numerous years and a member of St....

Nov 25, 2008

Robert “Bob” Wood, 79, of St. Johns passed away peacefully on November 25, 2008 surrounded by his family. Bob passed away as a result of complications of Alzheimer's disease. Bob was born on November 7, 1929 in Lansing, MI. He was a Second Lieutenant in the Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was a graduate of...

Nov 25, 2008

Gene Robert Murgittroyd, age 76, of Pompeii, MI died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Lafayette Township Cemetery, Lafayette Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2008 from 2-4 & 6-8...

Nov 24, 2008

Mr. Roy Dale Catlin Jr., age 62, of Alma, MI died Monday, November 24th, 2008 at Gratiot Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ on Friday, 11:00 AM. Roy was born in Roscommon, Michigan on March 1, 1946, the son of Roy Catlin Sr.and .He had resided the last several years in Alma....

Nov 23, 2008

Ella Mae Price, age 83, of Owosso, MI passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at her daughter's home in Big Rapids, MI with her children present. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Friends are invited to call Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from 10-11...

Nov 23, 2008

Michael Allen Boyd Whitaker, age 24, of Ashley, MI died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Pastor Nathaniel Tucker will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 4-8...

Nov 22, 2008

C. Jean Filgas, age 85, of Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center, Durand, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI Wednesday November 26, 2008 at 6:00 PM with visiting 4-6 PM prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Pastor Duane Harris will...

Nov 21, 2008

Dale D. Brown age 99 of Owosso, Michigan died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan. Dale was born in Leipsic, Ohio on July 29, 1909 the son of John M. & Jessie Clara (Banner) Brown. He married Gertrude C. Furman, she died on February 15, 1994. He was a tool & die maker. Services for Dale...

Nov 20, 2008

Barbara Louise Kanine, age 79, of Florida, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Moosehaven Life Care Center, Orange Park, Florida. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor George Showers will officiate and burial will take place at Jasper Township Cemetery,...

Nov 20, 2008

Harold E. Scott, age 74, died November 20, 2008. Born in Chuckey, TN, the son of Milton and Sophia (Pascus) Scott. He was a telephone construction supervisor and a member of the I.B.E.W. Harold married Marie Bushamp on August 5, 1963 in Grand Ledge and she survives him.

Also surviving is daughter, Bambi Romero, sons, Greg Scott,...

Nov 18, 2008

Gary David Pomerantz, age 42, of Durand, MI passed away Tuesday, November 18th, 2008. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 AM, with Elder Shane Robb officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday 4-8 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel. Gary was born at the...

Nov 17, 2008

Nancy A. Patrick died November 17, 2008 at the age of 48. She was born July 16, 1960 in Owosso, the daughter of Paul Green and Anna (Oehmk) Hinspeter. Nancy married Phillip Patrick on November 1, 1980 in Owosso and he survives her. Nancy enjoyed life and the laughter it brought. Higgins Lake, Sugar Island, camping, shopping with Patty...

Nov 15, 2008

Helen M. Rochon 79, of Bradenton, FL (formerly of the Detroit Area), passed away Nov. 15, 2008. Born July 20, 1929 to John J. and Flora M. Heffernan in Detroit, MI. She married Robert L. Rochon in 1952. Helen was active with many church ministries and was an avid quilter, having made over 60 quilts.

She is...

Nov 8, 2008

Mary Ann Butcher, age 73, of Ashley, MI passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Tom Bradley will officiate, and burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, Michigan....

Nov 8, 2008

Garey Wade Hundley, Jr., age 29, of Owosso, MI was reunited with his dad in heaven on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 1:00 PM, Pastor DeWeerd Smith will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery Owosso, MI. Visitation will...

Nov 8, 2008

Mr. Herbert Leroy Sutten, age 66, of St. Louis, MI died Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at his residence. There will be no services Herbert was born in Clare County, Michigan on March 21, 1942, the son of Chester P and Evelyn B (Waldron) Sutten. He resided in St.Louis and LaPorte, IN. He enjoyed camping and hunting. He had worked at...

Nov 8, 2008

Mildred Ondrusek died Saturday, November 8, 2008. She was born October 5, 1913 in Ashley, Michigan, the daughter of John and Mary (Kalupar) Kral. Mildred was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns. She married William Ondrusek March 2, 1935 in Bannister, Michigan and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1997.

Mildred...

Nov 7, 2008

Gerald "Jerry" Ross, age 83, of St. Louis, MI died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Schnepp Health Care Center , St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alma, MI on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Rev. John Eich will officiate. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI....