Obituaries
Douglas Arthur Williams
Dec 26, 2022
Douglas Arthur Williams, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring, and details are forthcoming.
Doug was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 17, 1942; he was the eldest son of Arthur and Leona (Strouse) Williams....
Rita Delores (Montez) Zapata
Dec 25, 2022
Rita Delores Zapata, age 58, of Gratiot County Michigan, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023,...
Lyle Robert Huntoon
Dec 24, 2022
Lyle Robert Huntoon, age 91, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Ovid Healthcare Center. A Private Graveside Service was held at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, MI. A Celebration of Lyle's Life will be held from 1:00-4:00 P.M. with a time of sharing at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Chapin United Methodist...
Jeanne Marie (Bensinger) Swanchara
Dec 22, 2022
Jeanne Marie Swanchara, age 87, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan.
Family services will be held at a later date.
Jeanne was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 24, 1935, the daughter of Charles Frank Bensinger and Wilma Pearl (Whitaker) Bensinger. Jeanne graduated from...
Frederick Allen "Fred" Crandell
Dec 19, 2022
Frederick Allen “Fred” Crandell, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
In keeping with Fred's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Frederick was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 29, 1947, the son of Frederick Joseph and Margaret Ann...
Triston Robert Guy Yaklin
Dec 16, 2022
Triston Robert Guy Yaklin, age 24, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022.
Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M.
Triston was born...
Michael W. "Mike" Hanley, Sr.
Dec 16, 2022
Michael W. "Mike" Hanley, Sr., age 39, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, with his brother Pastor John Hanley officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held...
Coleen Ann Trexler
Dec 16, 2022
Coleen Ann Trexler, age 90, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, Michigan.
Coleen was born on January 24, 1932, to Bernard and Nilah Cumming of Ithaca, Michigan. She was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, MI. She graduated from Ithaca High School and Central Michigan College. Her time working...
Gerald Leonard Thelen
Dec 15, 2022
Gerald Leonard Thelen, age 79, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 19, 2022, with Deacon Eric Elstro presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fowler,...
Albert Joseph "Al" Trujillo
Dec 14, 2022
Albert Joseph “Al" Trujillo, Sr., age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away in a house fire Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass...
Irene Belle (Fountain) Mercer
Dec 13, 2022
Irene Belle Mercer, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.
Funeral Services for Irene will be private and burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI.
Irene was born in Remus, Michigan on December 17, 1935, the daughter of Hugh Fountain and Lucille...
Roberta Amelia (Hinkley) Kelley
Dec 12, 2022
Roberta Amelia Kelley, age 82 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Visitation will be held...
David Orville "Dave" Lowery
Dec 9, 2022
David Orville "Dave" Lowery, age 87, of Mount Pleasant, MI, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held...
Joseph "Warren" Faircloth
Dec 7, 2022
Joseph “Warren” Faircloth, age 46, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas, after a long battle with cancer.
Please join us in celebrating Warren’s life on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, Michigan, with Pastor Zella Daniel will officiate.
When Warren was eight months old; his family moved...
Ethlynne Patricia (Zander) Smith
Dec 7, 2022
Ethlynne Patricia Smith, age 89, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at...
Virginia Luella (Winsor) Jones
Dec 7, 2022
Virginia Luella (Winsor) Jones, age 92, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully in her home on December 7, 2022, with her family by her side.
Funeral Services will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at...
Frederick Jerome "Fred" Wood
Dec 6, 2022
Frederick Jerome “Fred” Wood, age 80, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 12, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo,...
Lesley Clover (Spaulding) Rockafellow
Dec 6, 2022
Lesley Clover (Spaulding) Rockafellow, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
In following Lesley's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will take place at a later date.
Lesley was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 30, 1958, the daughter of Willard Leslie and Ila Jean (Hicks) Spaulding.
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Nicholas Brian "Nick" "Toast" Wright
Dec 5, 2022
Nicholas Brian "Toast" Wright, age 40 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his home.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 2-5 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
Nicholas was born in Carson City, Michigan on November 24, 1982 the son...
Gregory Allen Wolfinger
Dec 5, 2022
Gregory Allen Wolfinger, age 69, of Charlotte, MI, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, after a four year courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 9, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. Burial will take place at Mt....
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