Obituaries
Noreen Louise Hubbard
Jul 8, 2022
Noreen Louise Hubbard, age 97, of Lansing, MI, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at Fairview Adult Foster Care, Grand Ledge.
Cremation will take place and there will be no services. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Lansing, MI at a later date.
Noreen was born in Lansing, Michigan on April...
Adam Paul Thompson
Jul 7, 2022
Adam Paul Thompson, age 80, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Adam was born in Trenton, MI on February 15, 1942, the son of Adam Joseph and Harriet Muriel (Brown) Thompson....
Paul Edward Zvonek
Jul 7, 2022
Paul Edward Zvonek, age 70, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso MI.
A private graveside was held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI, with Rev. Ray Strawser officiating.
Paul was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 14, 1951, the son Edward and Mary (Vitek) Zvonek.
Online condolences...
Donald L. Howell
Jul 6, 2022
Donald L. Howell, 78, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI. A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Home, St. Louis, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be...
Michael Jason Watson
Jul 5, 2022
Michael Jason Watson, age 42, of Bath, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, with Pastor Mike Geiger officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service...
Arlis M. (Criner) Bishop
Jul 5, 2022
Arlis M. Bishop, age 86, of Alger, MI, formerly of Elsie passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Simken Adult Foster Care, Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday,...
James R. "Chief" Brown
Jul 3, 2022
James R. Brown "Chief", age 66, of Lake City, MI, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. A Fireman's dedication...
Jerry Duane Schaub
Jun 30, 2022
Jerry Duane Schaub, age 86, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.
A Graveside Service will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.
Jerry was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on November 11, 1935, the...
Charles Gene “Chuck” Leckenby
Jun 29, 2022
Charles Gene "Chuck" Leckenby, age 72, of Henderson, MI, finished his 14 month battle with cancer Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Chesaning Nursing and Rehab Center, Chesaning with his family by his side.
A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at Chapin United Methodist Church Hall, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 30, 2022....
James Kenneth "Jim" Leasher
Jun 27, 2022
James Kenneth "Jim" Leasher, age 76, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.
A celebration of his life will be held at the family farm, 8364 Jerseyville Road, Blanchard, MI, (look for a trail with signs, this is back in the woods) on Saturday, October 1,...
Joseph Peter "Papa Bear" Mesh
Jun 24, 2022
Joseph Peter Mesh, age 84, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan; just two days after his 59th wedding anniversary to his beloved wife, Joyce (Altvater), who survives him.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at...
Jeanette Darliene (Somers) Hughes
Jun 23, 2022
Jeanette Darliene Hughes, age 84, of Cashiers, NC, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Eckerd Living Center, Highlands, NC.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at11:00 A.M., with her nephew, Mr. Tom Harris officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation...
Patricia Ann (Johnson) Butler
Jun 21, 2022
Patricia Ann “Pat” Butler, Pat Butler, as she preferred to be known, passed away on her 93rd birthday, on June 21, 2022, at Burcham Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation in East Lansing, where she was recovering from a fall.
Patricia Ann Johnson was born in Owosso in 1929, Pat settled with her husband and children in St....
Lee Ann (Rossow) Dietz
Jun 18, 2022
Lee Ann Dietz, age 83 St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at South Bingham...
Karl Edward Buslepp
Jun 17, 2022
Karl Edward Buslepp, age 64, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home with his wife and caregiver at his side.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Karl was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 5, 1957, the son of Robert Charles and Barbara Ellen (Hart)Buslepp....
Robert Lee Wilber
Jun 16, 2022
Robert Lee Wilber, age 95, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 20, 2022, with Pastor Eric Wilber officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery. Visitation...
Ida (Moreland) Teall
Jun 16, 2022
Ida Teall, age 94, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.
Graveside Services will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI, on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.
Ida was born in Brownstown, Illinois on September 6, 1927, the daughter...
Debra Sue (Koenigsknecht) Sturk
Jun 14, 2022
Debra Sue Sturk, age 63, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI
A Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the memorial service at the funeral...
Debra Sue "Debbie" (Koenigsknecht) Sturk
Jun 14, 2022
Debra Sue Sturk, age 63, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI
Debra was born in Fowler, MI on June 16, 1958, the daughter of George Joseph and Joan M. (Stump) Koenigsknecht. She graduated from Fowler High School. Deb was a home hospice aide for many years. She was a...
David Paul Kelley
Jun 14, 2022
David Paul Kelley, age 60, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 4-6 P.M. at the funeral home.
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