Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Valorie Jean (Sexton) Miersma
Sep 10, 2022
Valorie Jean Miersma, age 69, of DeWitt, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at The Willows of Okemos.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 6-8 P.M....
Jeanine Marie Czape
Sep 9, 2022
Jeanine Marie Czape, age 62, of Saint Charles, MI, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Center – Saginaw, peacefully with her family by her side. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at...
Richard David “Dick” Stutzman
Sep 8, 2022
Richard David “Dick” Stutzman, age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie. Visitation will be held...