Obituaries
Robert Deane “Bob” Acker
Aug 23, 2022
Robert Deane "Bob" Acker, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with Deacon Rick Warner presiding. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...