Obituaries

Nov 15, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Musgrove, 67, of Bath, MI, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, at Regency Hospice of Lansing.

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

Cheryl was born in Upper Darby, PA on May 25, 1952, the daughter of George Obrien and Margaret Hazel (Seiverd) Kent....

Nov 14, 2019

Joyce Eleanor (Krick) Tash passed away on November 14, 2019 at Hospice House of Lansing. She was born on June 14, 1931 to Lloyd and Anna Krick in Lansing. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1949. She later married Roger Tash and moved to Spring Arbor where they lived and raised a family for over 20 years. After...

Nov 13, 2019

Arlene Barbara Smith, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her home in St. Johns, MI.

Arlene was born in Clinton County, MI on August 21, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Jessie (Payne) Conley.

She married Stuart M Smith on October 10, 1948 in St. Johns.

Arlene was involved in...

Nov 11, 2019

Robert Judd Altvater age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Private family services will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

Robert was born in Ovid Township, MI on March 15, 1935 the son of Bismark and Doris (Denison) Altvater. ...

Nov 10, 2019

Ernest J. Bradburn, 81, of Alma MI passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Ernie was born in Alma, MI on September 22, 1938. He worked for the City of Alma for many years. He was also a landlord in Alma owning several rental properties.

He is survived...

Nov 9, 2019

MaryBeth Hubbard age 68, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Community Baptist Church 1525 W. Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801 at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Nov 8, 2019

Joy Ann “JD” Kelley, age 66, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Joy's life will take place at a later date.

Joy was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 27, 1953, the daughter of Hazel Marietta (Dush)...

Nov 5, 2019

Ruth Ann Deal, age 81, of St. Louis, MI, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Amble Cemetery in Howard City, MI on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:00 A.M.

Ruth was born in Morley, MI on...

Nov 4, 2019

Judith Ann "Judy" Eldridge, 93, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 1 to 4 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.

Judy was born in Duplain Township, MI on June...

Nov 2, 2019

Gregory Dale "Greg" Greenhoe, age 26, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Funeral Services will be held at Ovid-Elsie High School, 8989 East Colony Road, Elsie, MI 48831, on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Everett Smith officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid,...

Nov 1, 2019

Ronald E. Holder, age 71 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M.-1:00...

Oct 26, 2019

Marlene R. Coffin, age 84, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019, from 5-7 P.M. at...

Oct 25, 2019

Daniel Richard Sturgis, 62, of Lake Placid, FL (formerly of White Lake, MI) went home to the Lord on Friday evening October 25, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI on November 16, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Alex Brown officiating.

Daniel is the son of Joanne...

Oct 24, 2019

Dianne Fae Shinn, age 68 of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove...

Oct 23, 2019

Mabel Elizabeth Nelson, 88, of Elwell, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

In following Mabel's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at later date at the Forest Hill Church of Christ where she was a member.

Mabel was born in Lansing, MI...

Oct 22, 2019

Judith Kay Sleight, age 76 of St. Johns, MI and formerly of Newberry, MI passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home.

A private family gathering will take place at a later date.

Judith was born in Lansing, MI on March 14, 1943 the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Carr) Maag.  She was a...

Oct 20, 2019

Edward Young "Mr. Ed" age 87, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Dickenson officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23,...

Oct 16, 2019

Evangeline Della Moore was born on June 27, 2012.  She was eagerly welcomed by Mom, Dad, and big sisters, Hannah and Sophia.  Evangeline quickly became our “Jelly Bean.”  Evangeline had an adventurous spirit and enormous servant heart from the start.  There was nothing that she wasn’t excited to try, and she would always try to bring everyone on the...

Oct 15, 2019

Kenneth Lee Price, age 98, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place...

Oct 8, 2019

Mark Julius Wirth, age 74 of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Mark was born in Fowler, MI on October 22, 1944 the son of Louis and Esther (Platte) Wirth.  He was a graduate of Fowler High School with the Class of 1963.  Mark married Harlene Adams on September 21, 1968.

Mark retired...