Obituaries

Aug 9, 2019

Donald Leroy "Roy" Brown Sr., 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donald Leroy "Roy" Brown was born in Alma, MI on April 25, 1951, the son of Donald and Shirley (Newman)...

Aug 8, 2019

Gregg Alan Platte, age 57 of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Aug 8, 2019

Donald Michael Bradley, age 79 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

Donald was born in Wayne, MI on August 4, 1940 the son of Robert and Genevieve (Dowhan) Bradley.  He was a graduate of West Bloomfield High School and attended Ferris State University.  Donald married his...

Aug 7, 2019

Albert Gary Christensen, 81, of Vestaburg, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following Albert's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date at Richland Township Cemetery, Vestaburg, MI.

Albert was born in Edmore, MI on November...

Aug 5, 2019

Dr. Vicki Ellen Chessin, 68, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 5, 2019.

A Memorial Service celebrating Vicki's life will be held at the Doig Chapel at Masonic Pathways, 1200 Wright Ave, in Alma on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00...

Aug 4, 2019

Helen Marie Fabus, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 4, 2019

Martha Marie Irene (Beyer) Casaday, 74, of Ovid, MI, after a brief battle with cancer passed away peacefully Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

In following Martha's wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date.

Martha was born in Lansing, MI...

Jul 28, 2019

Joyce Elaine Dawson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Horizon Senior Living, Clare, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jut Daron officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Jul 26, 2019

Michael Alan Rhyndress, age 45 of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bath American Legion, 5480 Clark Road, Bath Township, MI 48808 on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 4 - 7 P.M.

Michael was born in Williamston, MI on January 29, 1974. ...

Jul 26, 2019

Melvin Dale Frost, 92, of St. Johns, MI, joined his loving children, Adele and Russ on July 26, 2019.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Melvin was born in his parents home on July 4, 1927, to William and Mable (Bloom) Frost, where his brother celebrated by setting fireworks off...

Jul 24, 2019

Rebecca Ann Thayer, 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes- Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will...

Jul 21, 2019

Sharon B. Criner, 78, of Ovid, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Murphy officiating.  Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until the...

Jul 21, 2019

Paul Edward Hurst age 88 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborn officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St....

Jul 20, 2019

Paul Arthur Zank, age 70, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 after a brief illness.

In following Paul's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Paul was born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 26, 1948, the son of James M. and Betty...

Jul 17, 2019

Kay Marie Peters, age 60 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Kay was born in Muskegon, MI on August 4, 1958 the daughter of Mitchell Anthony and Lucille Ann (Bayle) Levandowski.  Kay married Kevin Peters on...

Jul 17, 2019

Olga Bernadette Schlarf, 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Cheryl Davis officiating. Burial will take place at Beechler Cemetery, Newark Township, MI....

Jul 13, 2019

Nancy Barbara Decker, age 84, of North Star, MI, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, with Pastor Lon Cook officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

Jul 7, 2019

Joan Frances Savoie 92, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo, MI. Visitation will...

Jul 6, 2019

Alice Iola Patterson, 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel, with Pastor Joy Smith officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery in Ithaca, Michigan.  Visitation will be held...

Jul 5, 2019

Edward W. Dinstbier, age 96 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot...