Obituaries

Charles Edward "Chuck" Miller

Charles Edward "Chuck" Miller

Aug 21, 2022

    Charles Edward "Chuck" Miller, age 53, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

    Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

   Charles was born in St. Johns, Michigan on July 3, 1969, the son of Charles and Sherry...

Betty Lorain (Harney) Williams

Betty Lorain (Harney) Williams

Aug 19, 2022

     Betty Lorain Williams, age 85, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

     In following Betty's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

     Betty was born in Alma, Michigan on February 23, 1937, the daughter of Clarence McMains and Alice Mildred (Sellars) Harney.  She graduated...

Caroline Doris "Carol" (Stanley) Pung

Caroline Doris "Carol" (Stanley) Pung

Aug 19, 2022

       Caroline "Carol" Doris  Pung, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Gunnisonville Meadows Senior Assisted Living, Lansing,  MI. 

        Carol was born in Isabella County, Michigan on August 5, 1932, the daughter of Russell and Esther (Irwin) Stanley. She married Adelbert "Del" Louis Pung on April 22, 1961 in Isabella County, MI. ...

Linda Louise (Hicks) Miller

Linda Louise (Hicks) Miller

Aug 19, 2022

     Linda Louise Miller, age 74, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., with her niece Terri Fisher and grandson Dylan Peru officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury Township...

Marilyn Grace (Morris) Nemeth

Marilyn Grace (Morris) Nemeth

Aug 19, 2022

        Marilyn Grace Nemeth, age 74, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. 

        A Celebration of Life will be held at The Clubhouse at the Fields Golf Course, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6-9 P.M.  Private family will burial will take place at Ithaca...

Carmen Sonora Valenzuela

Carmen Sonora Valenzuela

Aug 16, 2022

       Carmen “Sonora” Valenzuela, age 72, went home to be with this Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in Florida.

       In keeping of Carmen’s wishes cremation has taken place and there are no services to be held.

       He was born on March 1, 1950, in Sonora, Mexico.  He loved being outside and Mexican dances.

       He is survived...

Sarah Lynn Collinge

Sarah Lynn Collinge

Aug 16, 2022

     Sarah Lynn Collinge, age 29, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully went to be with her Lord Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home.

     A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Louis First Church of God, St. Louis at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, with Pastor Nathan Workman officiating.

     Sarah was born in...

John Kenneth Nieman

John Kenneth Nieman

Aug 16, 2022

     John Kenneth Nieman, age 75, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 19, 2022, with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will...

Debra Louise (Weiderer) Vaclavik

Debra Louise (Weiderer) Vaclavik

Aug 15, 2022

    

     Debra Louise "Deb" Vaclavik, age 70, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI with her family beside her.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at Ovid VFW Hall on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 1-4 P.M.

     Debra was born in Owosso, Michigan on February 28,...

Clarence Thomas "Tom" Barks

Clarence Thomas "Tom" Barks

Aug 15, 2022

     Clarence Thomas "Tom" Barks, age 93, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Robert Allan "Bob" Wallschlager

Robert Allan "Bob" Wallschlager

Aug 15, 2022

    Robert Allan "Bob" Wallschlager, age 81, of Saginaw, MI, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Bob's Life will take place at a later date.

     Robert was born in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI on December 29, 1940, the son of...

Christine Marie (Halpin) Traill

Christine Marie (Halpin) Traill

Aug 13, 2022

     Christine Marie Traill, age 74, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Medilodge of Campus Area, East Lansing, MI.

     Cremation will take place and no services will be held.

     Christine was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 15, 1948, the daughter of Arthur and Barbara (Hileman) Halpin.  Chris enjoyed doing needlework,...

Frances R. (Simon) Thelen

Frances R. (Simon) Thelen

Aug 13, 2022

     Frances R. Thelen, age 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes...

Janice Elaine (Johnston) Wolfe

Janice Elaine (Johnston) Wolfe

Aug 12, 2022

       Janice Elaine (Johnston) Wolfe, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Sparrow Carson Hospital surrounded by her family. 

     Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will be in...

Rose Marie (Sturgis) Welton

Rose Marie (Sturgis) Welton

Aug 12, 2022

      Rose Marie Welton, age 87, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, just two days short of her 88th birthday.

     Funeral Services and visitation will be private at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with Mr. Everett Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.

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Cecil Arthur Becker

Cecil Arthur Becker

Aug 9, 2022

     Cecil Arthur Becker, age 90, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home.

    Funeral Services will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, Michigan, on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating.  Burial will take place at Lafayette Township Cemetery, Lafayette Township, MI.  Visitation will be held...

William Richard Young

William Richard Young

Aug 9, 2022

     William Richard Young, age 90, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, Michigan

     A Private Graveside Service will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan.

     William was born in Ithaca, Michigan on November 2, 1931, the son of Willie and Bessie (Yarnell) Young.  He graduated from Ithaca High...

Julius Allen Schafer

Julius Allen Schafer

Aug 9, 2022

     Julius Allen Schafer, age 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home peacefully.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery,...

Eileen Sarahbel (Gardner) Gillespie

Eileen Sarahbel (Gardner) Gillespie

Aug 8, 2022

      Eileen Sarahbel Gillespie, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home.

      A Graveside Service will be held at Union Home Cemetery, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

      Eileen was born in St. Johns, Michigan on April 17, 1928, the daughter of...

Betteann S. (McDaid) McClintic

Betteann S. (McDaid) McClintic

Aug 5, 2022

     Betteann S. McClintic, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Riverside Healthcare Center in St. Louis, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery,...

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