Don Plaxton age 81 of St. Johns passed away at his home on Friday, June 1, 2018.  Don was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on February 11, 1937 the son of Art and Elsie (Eastman) Plaxton.  He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1954.Don married Ginny Franks on April 7, 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Hawaii.  Don worked for the Alma Police Department, Gratiot County Sheriff's Department and finished his career with 29 years of...

     Donald Lee “Don” Chant Sr. age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living Center, St. Johns, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 20,...

     John Henry Naessens age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot after a 19 year and 8 month battle with cancer.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Site in St. Louis, MI on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Interment will follow in Chapel Garden Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation will be...

     Albert "Al" Egres Jr. age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes -...

     Paul Francis Ewing age 88, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home.      A Memorial Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Victor Township Hall, Laingsburg, MI.      Paul was born in Olive Township, MI on January 16, 1930, the son of Earl Howard and Laura A. (Hubbard) Ewing.  Paul married Joanne Lamson on August 23, 1952; Joanne passed away on July 30,...

     Burt Junior Warner age 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI surrounded by his family.      Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating. Visitation will be held at the Church from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at noon.      Burt was born in Dimondale, MI...

     Charles Edwin "Charlie" Teegardin of Ithaca was released from his struggle with cancer on July 13, 2018. He took this journey with a positive attitude, a smile on his face and looking forward to meeting his Lord.     He accomplished many things in his life but none were as important to him as his faith, family and friends. He loved taking care of his yard, playing golf with friends and visiting with friends on his porch. The love and support...

     Leota Mae Kajdas age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at her daughter's home.      Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ava R. Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family...

     Gina Elaine Bacon age 50, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.      A Celebration of Gina's life will be held at a later date with family and friends.  Friends will be notified of the time and place.      Gina was born in Trinidad, CO on June 24, 1968, the daughter of Robert Hill and Bertha Mae (Moulder) Delong.  Gina married Steve Bacon on June 24, 2016 in...

     Rebecca Jeanne “Becky” Koutz, age 42, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.      A Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI.      Rebecca was born in Lansing, MI on January 23, 1976, the daughter of Robert B. and Wendy J. (Magnuson) Veltman.  Becky...