Obituaries

Aug 27, 2020

Roy Sylvester Harger, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery,...

Aug 26, 2020

James S. "Jim" Batterbee, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at The Batterbee Farm, 8342 Simpson Road, Ovid, MI, 48866, on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Cal Emerson, Pastor Clifford Batterbee & Pastor Birt...

Aug 24, 2020

Jerry D. Randolph, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at his home.

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

Jerry was born in Grand Ledge, MI, on December 4, 1943, the son of William John and Rosezina (Moon) Randolph.  Jerry...

Aug 23, 2020

Eldon Norval Baese, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Private Family Graveside Service with military honors will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Eldon was born in Elsie, MI on November 9, 1926, the son of Onas Penn...

Aug 23, 2020

Thad LeRoy Cartwright, age 79, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Ashley Care Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Aug 23, 2020

Norma Lynn Andrews, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John James officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday at the cemetery...

Aug 22, 2020

Linda Louise Palmer, 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 511 E. Sturgis Street, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M.

Linda was born...

Aug 22, 2020

Lillian E. Hudson, 86, passed into eternity on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at her home in St. Louis, MI.  Lillian walked through a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer and did so with incredible strength and courage.  She died peacefully surrounded by her adoring family.

Lillian was born to Melvin J. and Leta Ione Porter in Auburn, MI. ...

Aug 21, 2020

Octavia Lilly-Dawn Rodriguez, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, after just 17 days at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Lee Township Cemetery, 724 S. 9 Mile Rd, Midland, Michigan.

Octavia was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 4,...

Aug 19, 2020

Sharon Lee Waldron, age 75 of Sumner, MI, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

A Graveside Service will be held at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, MI on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., followed by a Celebration of Her Life from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. at the Summer Centennial Park.

Aug 16, 2020

Joanne (Curtiss) DeVuyst of Ithaca, MI entered Heaven’s Gates surrounded by family at home on August 16, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1937, in Edmore, MI to Freeman F. and Lillie A. (Richardson) Curtiss. She was raised on various farmlands in Isabella County, MI. Joanne was very active in 4-H, becoming the outstanding Isabella County 4-H member...

Aug 14, 2020

Cleo M. (Warne) DeDie, age 99, of Durand, MI, passed away peacefully with her daughter Jan at her side Friday, August 14, 2020, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held at Summit Cemetery, Williamston, MI, on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. Cleo will be buried with...

Aug 12, 2020

Joseph Charles "Joe" Malek, age 80, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Collier Cemetery, Ashley, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Aug 12, 2020

Dolors K. VanBelkum, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt....

Aug 12, 2020

Pastor Eric R. Stanton, 77 of Carland, MI, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 12, at Ashley Care Center. He was born February 25, 1943, in Melrose, Massachusetts, and spent most of his growing up years in the greater Boston area. One of his favorite pastimes was taking the MTA bus to watch Boston Red Sox...

Aug 11, 2020

Rex Eugene Ballantine Sr., age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his home of nearly 70 years.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

Aug 10, 2020

Clara Mae Everingham, age 79, of Carson City, MI, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at Metron of Greenville.

Graveside Services will be held at Bloomer Township Cemetery, Carson City, MI on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Austin officiating. Visitation will take place at the cemetery on Friday from 12:00 P.M. until...

Aug 10, 2020

Josephine Phyllis Shepard, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, August 10, 2020, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.  Visitation...

Aug 9, 2020

Gary M. Rehm, 65, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.

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

Gary was born in St. Johns, MI on September 21, 1954, the son of Jerold and Alberta (Cook) Rehm. He graduated from Fulton...

Aug 7, 2020

Richard Lewis "Dick" Loynes, age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...