Obituaries

Beulah Helen (Alspaugh) "Bea" Galloway

Beulah Helen (Alspaugh) "Bea" Galloway

Mar 29, 2023

    Beulah Helen "Bea" Galloway, age 97, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 1, 2023, with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Francis Joseph "Frank" Bailey

Francis Joseph "Frank" Bailey

Mar 29, 2023

    

     Francis Joseph "Frank" Bailey, age 63, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. 

    A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in the 3 Fires Room (6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858), on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. 

     Frank was born in Hightstown, New...

Carolyn Ann Peacock

Carolyn Ann Peacock

Mar 29, 2023

    Carolyn Ann Peacock, age 83, of Pompeii, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Pompeii United Methodist Church, Pompeii, MI, on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor George Ayoub, officiating.  Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery,

Perrinton, MI.  Visitation will be held at Smith...

Robert Alan "Rob" Reynolds

Robert Alan "Rob" Reynolds

Mar 26, 2023

     Robert Alan "Rob" Reynolds, age 67, of Sumner, MI, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

    Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

     Robert was born in Carson City, Michigan on July 4, 1955, the son of Raymond and Shirley (Sanders) Reynolds.

     Rob...

Clarence Franklin VanHaun

Clarence Franklin VanHaun

Mar 26, 2023

    Clarence Franklin VanHaun, age 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, with Mrs. Margaret Ann Horak officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 6-8 P.M....

Matthew James "Matt" Eckerle

Matthew James "Matt" Eckerle

Mar 23, 2023

      Matthew James Eckerle, age 47, of Saginaw, MI, fell asleep, woke up in Heaven and ran into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, with Chaplain John Elledge, Evangelist & Brother...

James Joseph "Jim" Stehlik

James Joseph "Jim" Stehlik

Mar 23, 2023

     James Joseph Stehlik, age 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding.  Burial will take place at...

Bobby Lee "Bob" Malek

Bobby Lee "Bob" Malek

Mar 22, 2023

       Bobby Lee “Bob” Malek, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

       Cremation has taken place.  A private family memorial will take place at a later date.

      Bob was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on January 7, 1949, the son of Charles and Anna (Havelka) Malek.  Bob attended Dagget Country...

Robert Dean "Bob" Bates

Robert Dean "Bob" Bates

Mar 22, 2023

     Robert Dean "Bob" Bates, age 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on peacefully Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant, MI with his family by his side.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  A celebration of Bob's...

Nancy Lee (Kitchens) Pilot

Nancy Lee (Kitchens) Pilot

Mar 20, 2023

       Nancy Lee Pilot, age 81, of Bannister, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI, surrounded by her family.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Chapin United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, with Pastor Charlene Reha officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Merle Duane Baese

Merle Duane Baese

Mar 16, 2023

    Merle Duane Baese, age 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

    A Memorial Service will be held at the Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with Pastor Ava Euper officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI....

Mary Louise (Martin) Rhynard

Mary Louise (Martin) Rhynard

Mar 13, 2023

    Mary Louise Rhynard, age 101, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding.  Burial will take...

Karrol Ann (Knorr) Cowdrey

Karrol Ann (Knorr) Cowdrey

Mar 11, 2023

     Karrol Ann Cowdrey, 60, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

     In following Karrol's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

     Karrol was born in Midland, Michigan on July 4, 1962, the daughter of...

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...

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