Obituaries

Mar 19, 2021

Cynthia Jo “Cindy” Lumbert, age 61, of St. Johns, MI, passed away after a long battle with kidney failure on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding....

Mar 17, 2021

Gwendolyn Ann Kelley, age 87, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  There will be no formal services at this time.

Gwendolyn was born in Owosso, MI on July 12, 1933, the daughter of LeRoy Maurer...

Mar 17, 2021

Mark Charles Simmon, 88, of Fowler, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Sparrow - Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 10:30 A.M., with Bishop Boyea as celebrant and...

Mar 15, 2021

Melinda "Mindy" Witt, age 77, of Corunna, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, March 15, 2021, at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center, Durand.

Mindy was born in Ogden, Utah on February 22, 1944, the daughter of Tevis and Virginia "Dinny" (Leonard) Thompson. She graduated from high school in Orinda, CA and earned her bachelors degree from the...

Mar 14, 2021

On March 14, 2021, Earl Michael "Mike" Seybert of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly due to health complications.  Mike was surrounded by loving family at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Mike was born on June 2nd, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Earl and Madeline Grace Seybert.  Mike lives on through his seven brothers and their wives, Stuart...

Mar 14, 2021

David Lee Harrison, age 66, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma.

In following David's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

David was born in Alma, Michigan on July 31, 1954, the son of Hilton and Celeste...

Mar 13, 2021

Frederick Claude “Fred” Moore Sr., age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Pearl officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Mar 13, 2021

Joseph Clement Pung, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Mar 12, 2021

Edgar Merle Conley, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery St....

Mar 11, 2021

Medardo (Lalo, Pete) Valentine Soliz, age 86, of Lake Placid, FL passed away quietly from Covid-19 complications on Thursday March 11, 2021, at the Sebring Advent Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1935 in Siton, TX, the son of Rafael and Silberita (Villarreal) Soliz, and spent his golden years living in Lake Placid, FL with his loving wife...

Mar 9, 2021

Henry Sylvester Bajena, 91, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in St. Louis, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mount St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11,...

Mar 8, 2021

Gregory Lynn Flegel, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, with his wife by his side, at Baywood Banner Medical Center in Mesa, AZ.

A Memorial Service will be held at New Haven Church of the Brethren, Middleton, MI on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Ruth...

Mar 7, 2021

June Birdsley Young, our greatly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 7, 2021, surrounded by her family.  We rejoice that Mom is at peace in body and spirit in the presence of her Lord and Savior, and trust that our memories will help fill the empty place left in our hearts...

Mar 7, 2021

Josephine Annette Borst, age 87 of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM with family by her side. She said she was, “ready to go be with Jesus,” and lived the last few days of her life with great dignity and grace.

Josephine was born in Laingsburg, MI, on April 18,...

Mar 7, 2021

Dorris V. Frace, 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Mar 5, 2021

Janet Louise MacFarland, age 75, of Elwell, MI, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at Samaritas Senior Living of Saginaw.

Janet's wishes were to be cremated with a family graveside service at Mount Calvary Cemetery, NJ, where she will be buried with her family at a later date.

Janet was born...

Mar 3, 2021

Dan Edward Acre, age 73, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Dennis Baese officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held...

Mar 1, 2021

Becky Lynn Netzley, 48, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., at the Countryside United Brethren Church, 4762 11 Mile Rd, Breckenridge, MI 48615 with Kurt Peters...

Mar 1, 2021

Richard Dix Dunbar, 61, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, MI.

Cremation has taken place. The St. Louis Moose Lodge, 811 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI, will be celebrating Richard's life Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1-4 P.M. at the Lodge. The family will hold a Public Memorial...

Feb 27, 2021

Brandon William Chunko, age 21, of DeWitt Township, MI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital - Clinton, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Brandon will be...