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 PM prior to the service. The service will begin at 3:00 PM.      Vicki was born in Lakewood, OH on...

     Jodie Sue Laverty Haas, age 41, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2019.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Lisa Freeman officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.      Jodie was born in Owosso, MI on June 23, 1978 the daughter of...

     Mark Douglas Walter, 59, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service.  Celebration of Mark's life will continue following the funeral service at Happy...

       Daniel John Fedewa, age 67 of Ocala, Florida passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Oakhurst Nursing Home in Ocala, Florida.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, Michigan on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery.      Daniel was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 31,...

     Robert Allen Stephens, age 81, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.      Robert (Bob) was born in St. Johns, MI on October 25, 1937 the son of Raymond Gordon and Caroline C. (Popovich) Stephens.  Bob was a graduate of Fulton High School in 1955.  Bob was active during his high school years as an athlete participating in basketball, baseball and football.  He was also on the...

     Virginia Lynn “Lynn” Seybert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend lost her courageous battle to cancer on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home at the age of 64.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 Bridge Street, Dewitt, MI, 48820 on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert Irish officiating.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019...

     Janice Marie Cook, 77, of Lyons, MI, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Jessica Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. with family...

     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.  Mike married Shannon Elliott on July 29, 2001 in East Lansing, MI.  Mike resided most of his life...

     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 Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. with...

     Veronica Emily "Verna" Daley, age 92 of Elsie, MI went to be with the Lord, and her husband who preceded her in death on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.      Veronica was born October 15, 1926.  She married Blair Daley on July 14, 1945. Veronica lived a good life.      Veronica is survived by her son, Randolph "Randy" Daley of Spring Lake, MI; daughter Colleen...

     Cheryl Lee York, age 72 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her home.      A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.      Cheryl was born in Carson City, MI on September 16, 1946 the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Whitlock) Cutler.  Cheryl worked at Lansing General for many years, then moved to the McLaren Campus and did discharge planning.  Cheryl had a strong love of birds, especially...

     Mary Jane Woodmansee, age 96, of Clearwater, Florida formerly of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Country Side Hospital in Clearwater, Florida      A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 2:30 PM with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.      Mary Jane was born in Alma, Michigan on June 21, 1923, the daughter of Vern and Clara (Short) Coleman....

     Michael Gerard "Stumpy" Stump, age 61 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at his home.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 2-8 P.M....

     Dale Wayne Hier, age 60, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.     A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.      Dale was born in St. Johns, MI on October 19, 1958, the son of Donald Wayne and Harriett Rose (Simpson) Hier. He graduated from Ovid- Elsie High School with the class of 1976 and...

     Mary Agnes "Aggie" Starry, 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Masonic Pathways, Alma.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Craig Hollenbeck officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, from 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes,...

     Clarice Wilma “Claire” Wilson, age 72, of Ithaca, MI, passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.      Funeral Services celebrating her life and faith will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Perry and Pastor John Davey officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. with...

     Betty Faye (Collie) Rich, 84, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully with her daughter Helen and son-in-law Terry beside her Monday, August 12, 2019, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca.      In following Betty's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.      Betty was born in Alba, TX on September 9, 1934, the daughter of Dorsey Wagner "D.W." and Thelma Lela (McKay)...

     David Allen Dennison, 64, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home, after a short battle with cancer.      Cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be held.  Burial will take place at Hamilton Township Cemetery, MI at a later date.      Dave was born in Saginaw, MI on February 15, 1955, the son of Donald and Jacqueline (Goodrich) Dennison. He married Jill Sieggreen on September 3, 1988...

     Cathy Sandra "Little Bear" Huffman, 57, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at her home.      At Cathy's request, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date.      Cathy was born in Pontiac, MI on June 21, 1962, the daughter of Ronald and Sandra Stowe. She graduated from Broomfield Hills High School with the class of 1980.      Cathy enjoyed...

     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) Brown. He attended Alma Public Schools and graduated in 1986 with honors. On December 6, 1975,...

     Jack Gene Croad age 87 of Fulton Twp, MI passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.      Jack was born in Fulton...

     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 High School sweetheart, Joanne Lobby on August 19, 1961 in West Bloomfield, MI.  Donald...

     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 Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. with...

     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 21, 1937, the son of Albert Iner and Adley (Rydahl) Christensen. He graduated...

     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 on August 11, 1944, the daughter of Russell R. and Caroline M. (Collins) Beyer. She attended Lansing...

     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 Spencer Cemetery, Crystal, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 2-8 P.M....

     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 be held on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral...

     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 time of the service at the funeral home.      Sharon was born in Laingsburg, MI on May...

     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. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns,...

     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 under the window.  He grew up on his family farm in Clinton County. Melvin helped his dad farm until he and his...