Obituaries
Jeanetha Lee (Stewart) Gulick
Nov 28, 2022
Jeanetha Lee Gulick, age 86, of Merrill, MI, peacefully passed away after a short illness on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, MI.
Jeanetha was born in Flint, Michigan on July 15, 1936, the daughter of Eugene and Ruby M. (Chase) Stewart. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1954. In 1953,...
Retha Ann (Jones) Bancroft
Nov 27, 2022
Retha Ann Bancroft, age 80, of Ovid died November 27, 2022, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, Michigan. Visitation will be held on...
Gary Lynn Newcombe
Nov 27, 2022
Gary Lynn Newcombe, age 77, of Owosso, MI, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at his home under the care of hospice.
Gary loved his wife
his dog
his sisters
his kids & grandkids
Loved a good story
a good deal
a good motorcycle
a good scotch
Loved...
Suzanne Faye (Bocek) Nethaway
Nov 24, 2022
Suzanne Faye Nethaway, age 78 of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes,...
Mary Concetta (Perrino) Ferrall
Nov 23, 2022
Mary Concetta Ferrall, age 88, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the...
Lee Merwin Bolton
Nov 23, 2022
Lee Merwin Bolton, age 88, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Ovid Healthcare Center.
A Memorial Service will be held at Shepardsville United Methodist Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 28, 2022, with Pastor Jung Du Piek officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M....
Lois Pauline (Jones) Boone
Nov 22, 2022
Lois Pauline (Jones) Boone, age 78, of Henderson, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw with her family by her side.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, with Mrs. Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place...
Gary William Schrauben
Nov 21, 2022
Gary William Schrauben, age 66 of Fowler, MI, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 26, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Peter Lawrence presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...
Marilyn Kaye (Moore) Bernath
Nov 20, 2022
Marilyn Kaye Bernath, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Divine Life Assisted Living of Haslett West, Haslett, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Elsie, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at a...
Dillan James Abell
Nov 19, 2022
Dillan James Abell, age 18, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery in Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will be...
Joan Lee (Putnam) Wrather
Nov 18, 2022
Joan Lee Wrather, age 70, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.
A cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joan and her twin...
Dale Alan Kraus
Nov 17, 2022
Dale Alan Kraus, age 68 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Dale was born in Lansing, MI on October 6, 1954, the son Ernest and Lucille (Kabelitz) Kraus. Dale was a graduate of Sexton High School then later graduated from LCC with an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Mechanics and Welding. Also he obtained...
Brent Foster Shelton
Nov 17, 2022
Brent Foster Shelton, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, went to his eternal resting place on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, with Rev. Fr....
Louis Albert Schafer
Nov 15, 2022
Louis Albert Schafer, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, November 18, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding. Burial with military honors will take place at Most...
Shirley May Orweller
Nov 13, 2022
Shirley May Orweller, age 86, of Big Rapids, MI, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Harmony Pines in Big Rapids, MI.
A Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating.
Shirley was born in St. Johns, Michigan on...
Gary Gerard Oakley
Nov 13, 2022
Gary Gerard Oakley, age 62, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal services. A luncheon will be held in his honor at Newark Township Hall, Ithaca, MI 48847, from 12:30-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Gary...
Kyle John Cummins
Nov 10, 2022
Kyle John Cummins, age 38, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 18, 2022. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be held...
Joann Pauline (Simon) Feldpausch
Nov 8, 2022
Joann Pauline Feldpausch, age 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 14, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity...
Neil Edward Epkey
Nov 6, 2022
Neil Edward Epkey, age 81 of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 11, 2022, with Pastor Paul Clark and Pastor Lance Klamer officiating. Burial will take place at Most Holy...
Mary G. Klein
Nov 6, 2022
Mary G. Klein, age 65, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, with Rev. Fr. John Klein celebrating and Rev. Fr. Mike Depcik...