Obituaries

January 5, 2011

Rolland Keith Munger, died January 3, 2011, at the age of 88. He was born in St. Johns on September 6, 1922, the son of Rollie and Gladys (Reed) Munger. Keith was a 1940 graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII as a Torpedo Mate First Class on the...

January 5, 2011

Lori Ann Higgins, age 45, of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Judy Hazle will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday January 8, 2011 from 1-8...

January 4, 2011

William Glen Cheney, age 87, of Ithaca, MI died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2:00 P.M., Rev. David McBride will officiate. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on...

January 4, 2011

Mary J. Feldpausch died January 2, 2011 at the age of 83. She was born on September 2, 1927, in Detroit, the daughter of Andrew and Barbara (Ovenen) Alexander. Mary moved with her family to Pewamo in 1937 and graduated from Pewamo High School in 1944. She married Robert Albers in 1950 and lived in St. Johns most of...

January 3, 2011

Cheri A. (Gregory) Boak, 58, went to be with the Lord, December 31, 2010. Cheri was born in Addison, MI on December 14, 1952, the daughter of Clarence and Iris (Robinson) Gregory.

Cheri is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard , whom she married September 11, 1970. Also surviving are her children, Amanda (John) Ingleright...

January 3, 2011

PFC Aloysius James "AJ" Huss, age 19 of North Star, Michigan died Monday, January 3, 2011 as a result of an auto accident. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Kathryn Strouse will officiate. Burial will take place in North Star Cemetery North Star, Michigan. Visitation...

December 31, 2010

Ann Whitney died December 30, 2010, at the age of 90. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, on July 10, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Kral) Cipo. Ann loved fishing and hunting and enjoyed gardening. She was also a survivor of the Bath School Disaster at the age of seven.

Ann is survived by many...

December 31, 2010

Frank Wassa, age 81, of Bannister, Michigan died Friday, December 31st, 2010 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Wednesday, January 5th at 11:00 A.M. Tom Bradley will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 &...

December 29, 2010

Helen Ilene Bator, age 83, of Ionia, Michigan died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at her home in Ionia, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca, Michigan on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., Reverend Karen Huddleson and Reverend Peggy Ronk will officiate. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will be held...

December 29, 2010

Catherine Nina Howd, age 72, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Schnepp Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Monday, January 3, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Keith Wise will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be...

December 27, 2010

Iris H. Robb age 98 of Elsie, Michigan died Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. with one hour of visitation to the service. A luncheon will follow at the Elsie United Methodist Church. Burial...

December 24, 2010

James Lewis Morse, age 72, of Owosso, MI died Friday, December 24, 2010 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Terry Euper will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday,...

December 24, 2010

Bobby Adamski, age 87, of Corunna, MI died Friday, December 24, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel on Monday, December 27, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at New Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM....

December 23, 2010

Dwight E. Morris, of Harrison, died December 23, 2010 at his home. Per Dwight's wishes there will be no public services, burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Alma.

December 23, 2010

Donald Ellsworth Beck, died December 23, 2010, at the age of 63. He was born in St. Johns on May 17, 1947, the son of Oliver and Imogene (Harger) Beck. Donald is survived by his wife, Deb (Goodrich), whom he married August 29, 1981, in Carland, Michigan.

Also surviving is his daughter, Jeanette Beck of Ann Arbor,...

December 21, 2010

Dorothy A. Mitchem, age 81, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Denise Cummings will officiate and burial will take place at Oak Plain Cemetery, Owosso, Michigan. Visitation will be held on...

December 21, 2010

David John Horvath, 56, died December 20, 2010, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lansing, on November 26, 1954, the son of Francis and Ardena (Seyka) Horvath.

David is survived by his wife, Pam, whom he married May 20, 1989. Also surviving are their children, Billy Hayes of Lansing, Bradley Hayes...

December 21, 2010

Joan M. Holbrook, age 80, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Rick Bowen will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso. Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 22,...

December 21, 2010

Glen J. Saylor, age 69, of Ashley, Michigan died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Ashley Care Center. Ashley, Michigan. A Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 10 am. Glen was born in Bannister, Michigan on May 9, 1941, the son of Orin and Mary (Lucas) Saylor. He resided most of...

December 16, 2010

Arlene Beatrix Telfer, age 90, of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Oliver Woods Retirement Village. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Don Galardi will officiate. Burial will follow at West Haven Cemetery, New Haven Township, MI. Visitation will be...