Obituaries

Jerome Alphonse "Jerry" Schueller

Jerome Alphonse "Jerry" Schueller

Sep 28, 2022

    Jerome Alphonse "Jerry" Schueller, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.    

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M, on Monday, October 3, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. Burial will take...

Stanley Arthur "Stan" Lutz

Stanley Arthur "Stan" Lutz

Sep 28, 2022

     Stanley A. Lutz, age 89, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Eugene Robert "Gene" Pitcher

Eugene Robert "Gene" Pitcher

Sep 26, 2022

    Eugene Robert "Gene" Pitcher, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 29, 2022, with Pastor Matt Beery officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI....

DeLoris Jean (Wilber) Harger

DeLoris Jean (Wilber) Harger

Sep 26, 2022

 

     DeLoris Jean Harger, age 89, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 30, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Michigan....

Pauline Helen (Zwierzynski) Smith

Pauline Helen (Zwierzynski) Smith

Sep 25, 2022

     Pauline Helen Smith, age 54, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

     In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of Pauline's life will be held at a later date.

     Pauline was born in Flint, Michigan on March 11, 1968, the daughter of...

Sharon F. (Wiggins) Peck

Sharon F. (Wiggins) Peck

Sep 24, 2022

     Sharon F. Peck, age 82, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27,...

Maryellen A. (Boughner) Rogers

Maryellen A. (Boughner) Rogers

Sep 23, 2022

        Maryellen A. Rogers, age, 87, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, MI.

       Funeral Services will be held at New Haven Church of the Brethren, 7587 Grant Road, Middleton, MI, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Gardner Cemetery, Tyrone Township, MI.  Visitation will be...

Ronald Lynn McGowan

Ronald Lynn McGowan

Sep 21, 2022

    Ronald Lynn McGowan, age 63, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home.

     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery.

Ron was born in Bronx, New York on August 28, 1959, the son of Clarence James...

Michael Lyle "Mike" Goodknecht

Michael Lyle "Mike" Goodknecht

Sep 21, 2022

   

    Michael Lyle "Mike" Goodknecht, age 69, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home.

    A Memorial Service will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.

   Michael was born in St. Johns, MI, on September 10, 1953, the...

James E. "Jim" Brisson

James E. "Jim" Brisson

Sep 20, 2022

    James E. "Jim" Brisson, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 24, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Paul Werley...

Briona Renee Ordway

Briona Renee Ordway

Sep 19, 2022

      Briona Renee Ordway, age 22, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 as the result of a car accident.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, with Dr. Brendan Holmquist officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Wally Lee Beeman

Wally Lee Beeman

Sep 19, 2022

     Wally Lee Beeman, age 61, of Ovid, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of his Savior, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at home with his wife by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Owosso Church of Christ, Owosso, MI, at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, with Jeremy Wittwer officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury...

Colleen Rae (Swender) Gruesbeck

Colleen Rae (Swender) Gruesbeck

Sep 19, 2022

    Colleen Rae Gruesbeck, age 87, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan.

     A Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel , Ovid, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September, 23, 2022, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, from...

Guy Albert Lance

Guy Albert Lance

Sep 17, 2022

       Guy Albert Lance, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Duck River, TN.

       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, September 23, 2022, 2:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23,...

Jason Michael Goerge

Jason Michael Goerge

Sep 17, 2022

     Jason Michael Goerge, age 48, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Ernestine Ruth "Ernie" (Moore) Hatfield

Ernestine Ruth "Ernie" (Moore) Hatfield

Sep 16, 2022

 

     Ernestine Ruth "Ernie" Hatfield, age 91, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at her daughter's home.

     Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

     Ernestine was born in Elsie, Michigan on January 2, 1931, the daughter of Eugene and Marguerite (Sexton) Moore. She enjoyed trips to the casino,...

Margaret P. (Cartwright) Wise

Margaret P. (Cartwright) Wise

Sep 15, 2022

     Margaret P. Wise, age 77, of DeWitt, Michigan passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, Michigan

     Memorial Service will be at the Maple Rapids United Methodist Church, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

     Margaret was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 20, 1945,...

Terry Robin Haneckow

Terry Robin Haneckow

Sep 12, 2022

     

    Terry Robin Haneckow, longtime resident of St. Johns, Michigan, went to meet his heavenly Father on September 12th, 2022 at the age of 83. 

      Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Burial will take place at St. John...

David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel

David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel

Sep 11, 2022

     David Edward "Dave" Bierstetel, age 82, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, surrounded by his family at Good Vibes Adult Foster Care, Pewamo, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 16, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding.  Burial will...

Clinton Junior Nelson

Clinton Junior Nelson

Sep 10, 2022

     Clinton Junior Nelson, age 91, of Elwell, MI, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

     In following Clinton’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will hold a private memorial.

     Clinton was born in Seville Township, on May 25, 1931, the son of Ray and Nina (Parks) Nelson.  He grew up...

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