Obituaries

Jan 18, 2021

Margaret Louise Wale, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior Monday, January 18, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take...

Jan 18, 2021

Richard A. “Rick” Bancroft age 83 of Ovid, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Private Services will be held with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Rick was born in St. Johns, MI on July 27, 1937, the...

Jan 17, 2021

Edward Joseph "Ed" Ladiski, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik officiating. Burial will take place at Ford...

Jan 17, 2021

Paul John Ladiski Sr., 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Due to the covid crisis, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Paul was born in St. Johns, MI on June 11, 1931, the son of...

Jan 17, 2021

Carlene Louise Scott, age 84, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI.

Carlene was born in Lansing, MI on February 20, 1936, the daughter of Joseph Thomas and Grace Anna (Hubbert) Penrose. She graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. On June 26, 1965 Carlene married Jack Scott at...

Jan 16, 2021

Katie Lynn Schafer, age 30, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will...

Jan 16, 2021

Barbara A. Allen, age 77, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following her wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial will be held at a later date.

Barbara was born in Emerson Township, MI on May 3, 1943, the daughter of...

Jan 15, 2021

Jesse Philip Sanchez age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jan 13, 2021

Brandon Alexander DeRosia, age 22, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery,  St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jan 13, 2021

Edith “Lorraine” (Underwood) Wright, of Lansing, MI and Zephyrhills, FL, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida as a result of a fall.

She was born on the family farm on April 7, 1923 in Essex Township, MI to Abram Lincoln and Edith Helen (Payne) Underwood.  The youngest of 11 children, Lorraine...

Jan 11, 2021

Ted Gene Hegle, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

Cremation will take place. A Graveside Service with Military Honor's will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. A Celebration of Ted's life for family and friends...

Jan 10, 2021

William "Bill" Howard Hull, age 67, of Hubbardston, MI, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Bill was born in Carson City, MI on February 19, 1953, the son of Albert and Helen (Proctor) Hull. He...

Jan 9, 2021

Paul Leonard Boss, age 86, of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Paul was born in Ladysmith, WI on March 26, 1934 to Martin and Virginia (Burns) Boss.  Paul moved to Lansing where he owned Import Auto Parts; later moving to Elsie where he owned Boss Enterprise and sold Volkswagen...

Jan 9, 2021

Ronda Lynn Shigwadja, age 40, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:00 P.M....

Jan 9, 2021

Bonnie Smith, 78 of Ithaca, MI entered eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

At her request, a Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Gary Simmons and Pastor Mark Monroe officiating.

She...

Jan 7, 2021

Alvin Woodrow Bolin, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Kentucky. Alvin will be buried next to his wife in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Alvin was born in Somerset,...

Jan 5, 2021

John William "Bill" Hibbler, 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Phil Beavers officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a later date....

Jan 5, 2021

Albert Joseph Pontack, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Pathway Home of Elsie, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

Jan 3, 2021

Gerald F. “Jerry” Horan died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home surrounded by those who loved him best. Born June 17, 1931 in Detroit to Francis W. and Ella A. (Ahern) Horan, the eldest of three sons. Parents and brothers Tom and Dick predeceased him.

Jerry grew up loving all things motorized, especially cars, a...

Jan 2, 2021

Rosemary "Rosie" Cecil, age 97, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Cremation has taken place and the family will have a private gathering. Burial of Rosemary and John’s cremains will take place this summer in Creede, CO.

Rosemary was born in Detroit, Michigan...