Obituaries

May 21, 2021

Bradley Leland McConnell age 63 of Prudenville went to be with the Lord, on Friday May 21, 2021. Brad was born in Alma, Michigan on September 1, 1957 to Leland and Joan (Christensen) McConnell.  Brad was raised on a farm in Vestaburg, Michigan.  He graduated from Vestaburg High School, class of 1975 on the all A honor roll. He...

May 20, 2021

Lowell George Bebow, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Michael Biedenbender officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

May 19, 2021

Barbara Waggoner, 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born to Bleese and Gaynell (Strickland) Ray on September 29, 1940, in Chester, South Carolina.  She married Jack L. Waggoner in Grand Blanc, MI.

Barbara was a homemaker and liked to spend time around the house....

May 18, 2021

Penny Marie Bearden, 52, of Ashley, MI.  beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and teacher left her earthly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born to Owen and Jeanne Drummond on October 7, 1968. She always made a terrific impact on all that came into contact with her. She was born, lived and died with a...

May 16, 2021

Henry Clifton "Bud" Adams, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, May 21, 2021, at 11:00 A.M with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. . Burial will be held at Oak Grove...

May 16, 2021

Sheenah Alizah Luth, age 2, of Elsie, MI, was received into the arms of Jesus Sunday, May 16, 2021, as the result of an accident at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at the Church of the Living Word, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with Pastor Don Blacker officiating.  Burial will...

May 16, 2021

William "Bill" Dittenber age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 due to complications of the Covid-19 virus. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Lilly Dittenber and brothers: Thomas Dittenber and Ted Dittenber. He is survived by his children: Scott Dittenber (Missy) and Tracy Dittenber, brother Robert Dittenber, longtime companion and friend Linda Roberson,...

May 14, 2021

Jeffery Moltson (Jeff) Kimmel, 64, of Bancroft, MI, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jeffery was born in Alma, MI on April 7, 1957, the son of Duane and Onalee (O'Boyle) Kimmel....

May 14, 2021

James Edward "Jim" Thayer, age 79, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home with his partner Jeanette Wolgast by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial will take place at...

May 13, 2021

Dale Willis Wineland, 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 12:00 P.M with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery. Visitation...

May 12, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Schueller, age 42, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home....

May 11, 2021

Robert George Smith, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Per Bob's wishes there will be no services.

Robert was born in Michigan on December 23, 1950, the son of George and Hilda (Griffin) Smith. He graduated from St. Johns High School.

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May 11, 2021

Cindy Lou Lator passed away last month at the age of 67. Cindy was born in Alma, Michigan on August 16, 1953, the daughter Otto Phil and Joyce Amy (Reynolds) Lator. She is survived by her mother Joyce Lator of Dewitt, her older brother Lamonte and his wife Donna of Dewitt and her younger brother Ned and his wife Cherie...

May 7, 2021

Margaret Marie McCormick, 98, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

In following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Family Gathering will take place at a later date. Margaret will be buried at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Elwell, MI.

Margaret was born in Tipton, IN...

May 6, 2021

Dara Jean (King) Clark passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Ithaca, MI.

She was born to Lewis Dwight King and Beatrice “Beattie” Evelyn (Hiser) King on November 13, 1945 in Caro, Michigan. Dara turned one year old before her father Lewis came home from serving in World War II. She grew up in the...

May 6, 2021

Dorotha Elizabeth "Dotty" Gruenberg, 88, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Masonic Pathways.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Derreck Jewell officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...

May 5, 2021

Debra Ann (Willson) Seelhoff, age 66, of Ovid, MI, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., with her...

May 4, 2021

Agnes Margurite Galecka, age 86, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Kuchar presiding.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation...

May 3, 2021

Melba Joanne Best, age 94, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Coe Township Cemetery, Shepherd, MI.

Melba was born in Alma, MI on March 15,...

May 2, 2021

Vicki Lynn Funk, age 63, of Perry, MI, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Vicki was born in Flint, Michigan on October 5, 1957, the daughter of Harry and Marjorie (Stimson) Funk. She graduated from Bendle High School...