Obituaries

Dec 11, 2019

Alan Edward Kramer, age 95 of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

Dec 10, 2019

Mary Geraldine "Gerry" Moore, 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take...

Dec 9, 2019

Lorraine Rose Albrecht, 90, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, at Addington Place.

There will be no services held.

Lorraine was born in Laona, WI on December 11, 1928, the daughter of John and Alma Mae (Meinke) Patz.  She graduated from Manistique High School with the class of 1946.  Lorraine married Leroy...

Dec 7, 2019

J. Keith Slepr, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Union Home Cemetery on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Steven Lang officiating.

Keith was born in Duplain Township, MI, on June 9, 1924, the...

Dec 6, 2019

Norma Jean Brock, age 88, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019, at Country Friends Assisted Living, Sumner, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Internment  will take place at Sowle Cemetery,...

Dec 6, 2019

Duane Robert Sherwood, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 6, 2019.

Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wheeler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, with Pastor Michael Podeszwa officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. and also on Monday,...

Dec 5, 2019

James Vincent "Jim" Egbert, age 61, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on December 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Dec 5, 2019

Beverly Jean "Bev" Bolton, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Shepardsville United Methodist Church, Shepardsville, MI on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00...

Nov 28, 2019

James D. Craig, 82, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jerry Kissling...

Nov 26, 2019

Jamie Lee Rummell, age 36 of Owosso, MI died Monday, November 25, 2019 in Flint, MI.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jamie was born in St. Johns, MI on January 22, 1983, the daughter of Michael Lee and Tammy Jo (Stanton) Rummell. She attended Montabella High School. Jamie was a...

Nov 25, 2019

Tressa A. Linder, age 90, of Butternut, MI, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Crystal Congregational Church, 300 South Main Street, Crystal, MI 48818, on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Ried Martin officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Nov 25, 2019

James Dale "Jim" Melvin, age 75, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

James was born in Carson City, MI on May 25, 1944, the son of Charles and Agnes (Edmonds) Melvin. Jim graduated...

Nov 24, 2019

G. Joan Oles, 80, of Harrison, MI, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Living Word, 1100 N. Ovid Rd., Ovid, MI, on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating with a time for visiting...

Nov 24, 2019

Rev. Fr. Raymond J. Urbanek, age 79 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Bishop Earl Boyea as Celebrant. Rev. Urbanek will lay in state Monday, December 2,...

Nov 24, 2019

William Edward "Bill" Blackwell, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. until...

Nov 21, 2019

Paul James Voisin, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will be at 2:30...

Nov 19, 2019

Anna Maria Shea-Nethaway, age 63, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with her nephew Eric Wilber officiating.  Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI....

Nov 18, 2019

Roger W.  Bovee, 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 18, 2019, at his winter home in Arizona.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Ruth officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 18, 2019

Hugh Henry Miller, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at East Plains Cemetery, Clinton...

Nov 18, 2019

Lucette Isabelle Gilbert, age 92, of Ovid, MI, passed peacefully away Monday, November 18, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

Lucette was born in Laifour, France on August 8, 1927, the daughter of Vital and Rolande (Lina) Pariselle.  She graduated from high school in Laifour, France. In the 1950's, Lucette became a naturalized citizen of...