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Eleanor Jean Dennis, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI at a later date. Eleanor was born in Owosso, MI on December 10, 1936, the daughter of Roland and Fern (Boardway)...

Eleanor Jean Dennis, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. A Memorial Visitation...

Ted Hegle Ithaca

Ted Gene Hegle, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI. Cremation will take place. A Graveside Service with Military Honor's will be held at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. A Celebration of Ted's life for family and friends will be held at a later date. Ted was born in Alma, MI on November 26,...

Ted Gene Hegle, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI. Cremation...

Jack Hart Lansing formerly of St. Johns

Jack Duane Hart, age 90, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Independence Village, Grand Ledge. In following Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021...

Jack Duane Hart, age 90, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Independence Village, Grand Ledge. In following Jack's wishes,...

Alice Schneider Fowler

Alice M. Schneider, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating and Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf as concelebrate. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be...

Alice M. Schneider, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI. A Mass of...

Beverly Harry Alma

Beverly Ann Harry, age 93 of Alma, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant, MI. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd, MI. Beverly was born June 6, 1927, to Ferris and Edith (Beard) Harry. Beverly, a farm girl at heart, always had a special place in her life for her furry friends, most recently her dog Baxter. Beverly...

Beverly Ann Harry, age 93 of Alma, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant, MI. A...

Edith "Lorraine" Wright Lansing, MI and Zephyrhills, FL

Edith “Lorraine” (Underwood) Wright, of Lansing, MI and Zephyrhills, FL, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida as a result of a fall. She was born on the family farm on April 7, 1923 in Essex Township, MI to Abram Lincoln and Edith Helen (Payne) Underwood. The youngest of 11 children, Lorraine maintained the family farm during World War II as her older brothers and sisters left the...

Edith “Lorraine” (Underwood) Wright, of Lansing, MI and Zephyrhills, FL, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida as a result...

Katie Schafer Fowler

Katie Lynn Schafer, age 30, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, January 22, 2021 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 at Smith Family Funeral Homes- Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI on Thursday, January 21, 2021...

Katie Lynn Schafer, age 30, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy...

Edward Ladiski Elsie

Edward Joseph "Ed" Ladiski, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 6-8 P.M. at...

Edward Joseph "Ed" Ladiski, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. A Mass...

Margaret Wale St. Louis

Margaret Louise Wale, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior Monday, January 18, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 6-8...

Margaret Louise Wale, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior Monday, January 18, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by her...

Frank Howard St. Johns

Frank Alton Howard, 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brendan Holmquist of Grove Bible Church officiating. Those wishing to view the service may watch it on the Smith Family Funeral Homes Facebook Page. Frank was...

Frank Alton Howard, 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. A Private Graveside Service...

Jesse Sanchez Ithaca

Jesse Philip Sanchez age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral...

Jesse Philip Sanchez age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family...

Brandon DeRosia St. Louis

Brandon Alexander DeRosia, age 22, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral...

Brandon Alexander DeRosia, age 22, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family...

Sheila Panik Elsie

Sheila Ruth Panik, age 67, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI. Cremation will take place and there will be no services. Sheila was born in Alma, MI on September 17, 1953, the daughter of Russell and Barbara (Stone) Carrick. On October 1, 2005 she married Bradley Panik at the Henderson Chapel, Henderson, MI. Sheila...

Sheila Ruth Panik, age 67, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI. Cremation will...

Richard Bancroft Ovid

Richard A. “Rick” Bancroft age 83 of Ovid, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Private Services will be held with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Rick was born in St. Johns, MI on July 27, 1937, the son of Guy F. and Helen M. (Shatto) Bancroft. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with the...

Richard A. “Rick” Bancroft age 83 of Ovid, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Private...

Carlene Scott Perrinton

Carlene Louise Scott, age 84, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI. Carlene was born in Lansing, MI on February 20, 1936, the daughter of Joseph Thomas and Grace Anna (Hubbert) Penrose. She graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. On June 26, 1965 Carlene married Jack Scott at Miller Road Bible Church, Lansing, MI. Together they resided most of their lives in the Lansing...

Carlene Louise Scott, age 84, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI. Carlene was born in...

Paul Ladiski Sr. Elsie

Paul John Ladiski Sr., 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Due to the covid crisis, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Paul was born in St. Johns, MI on June 11, 1931, the son of Victor and Augustina (Doganyoba) Ladiski. On February 27, 1954, Paul married Joan M. Brabender at St. Cyril's Catholic...

Paul John Ladiski Sr., 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Due to the covid crisis, there...

Kristine Koenigsknecht Fowler

Kristine S. Koenigsknecht AKA “Queen Kristine”, age 68, of Fowler MI passed away on December 16, 2020 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Kris was born on June 8, 1952 in St. Johns, MI to Keith and Janet Murray. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1970. Kris worked as a bartender for many years and at the John Henry Company until retirement. Kris is survived by her devoted...

Kristine S. Koenigsknecht AKA “Queen Kristine”, age 68, of Fowler MI passed away on December 16, 2020 as a result of injuries received in an automobile...

Ronda Shigwadja St. Louis

Ronda Lynn Shigwadja, age 40, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service. The service will also be live streamed on the Smith Family Funeral Home Facebook...

Ronda Lynn Shigwadja, age 40, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland, MI. A Memorial...

Barbara Allen Alma

Barbara A. Allen, age 77, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. In following her wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial will be held at a later date. Barbara was born in Emerson Township, MI on May 3, 1943, the daughter of Paul Howard and Margaret Agnes (Walker) Smith. She graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1961....

Barbara A. Allen, age 77, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. In...

Bonnie Smith Ithaca

Bonnie Smith, 78 of Ithaca, MI entered eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. At her request, a Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Gary Simmons and Pastor Mark Monroe officiating. She was born on May 24, 1942 in Bay City, MI to John and Virginia (Trombley) Hargadon. She was an...

Bonnie Smith, 78 of Ithaca, MI entered eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. At her request, a...

William Hull Hubbardston

William "Bill" Howard Hull, age 67, of Hubbardston, MI, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Bill was born in Carson City, MI on February 19, 1953, the son of Albert and Helen (Proctor) Hull. He attended and graduated Carson City High School. Bill worked for John Deere Company as an Engineer for many years and later...

William "Bill" Howard Hull, age 67, of Hubbardston, MI, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, MI. Cremation has...

John Hibbler Elsie

John William "Bill" Hibbler, 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Phil Beavers officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a later date. The service will be available on Smith Family Funeral Homes Facebook page at the time...

John William "Bill" Hibbler, 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Memorial Service...

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Ann Johnson, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. She is survived by siblings: Barbara Coe of Indiana, Robert (Sharon) of Maple Rapids, MI and Sandy Fountain of Caro, MI; countless nieces and nephews; special friend Tommy Dunn of Lexington, KY, and many who called her their best friend. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Minnie (Miller) Johnson; brother Ronald...

Sharon Ann Johnson, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. She is survived by siblings: Barbara...

Paul Boss Elsie

Paul Leonard Boss, age 86, of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Paul was born in Ladysmith, WI on March 26, 1934 to Martin and Virginia (Burns) Boss. Paul moved to Lansing where he owned Import Auto Parts; later moving to Elsie where he owned Boss Enterprise and sold Volkswagen parts out of his home. Paul enjoyed NASCAR and off road racing, going to flea markets, and his dog...

Paul Leonard Boss, age 86, of Elsie, MI passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Paul was born in Ladysmith,...

Albert Pontack St. Johns

Albert Joseph Pontack, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Pathway Home of Elsie, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral...

Albert Joseph Pontack, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Pathway Home of Elsie, MI. Funeral Services will be...

Dawn Frost Murfreesboro, TN formerly of St. Johns

Dawn Frost, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 12:30 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday from...

Dawn Frost, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro,...

Alvin Bolin Mt. Pleasant

Alvin Woodrow Bolin, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Kentucky. Alvin will be buried next to his wife in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Alvin was born in Somerset, KY on January 30, 1941, the son of Evenis and Martha (Hurd) Bolin. He graduated from the Kentucky...

Alvin Woodrow Bolin, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. Cremation has...

Frank Kral Bannister

On December 28, 2020, Frank Kral (88 years old) passed away at Ashley Care Center of Ashley, Michigan. Frank was born April 10, 1932, in Bannister, Michigan, to the late Frank and Mary Kral. Frank was the oldest child of 4 children. He attended Bannister schools until the 8th Grade. After school, Frank worked on his family farm farming until he started working for General motors in 1964 in Lansing, Michigan. Frank...

On December 28, 2020, Frank Kral (88 years old) passed away at Ashley Care Center of Ashley, Michigan. Frank was born April 10, 1932, in Bannister,...

Ronnie Saylor, Sr. Durand formerly of Ashley

Ronnie Keith Saylor, Sr., age 79 of Durand, Michigan formerly of Ashley area, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI., on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January...

Ronnie Keith Saylor, Sr., age 79 of Durand, Michigan formerly of Ashley area, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw,...

Mona Bunting St. Louis

Mona Mae Bunting, 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton. A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 12:00 P.M. until time of the service. Mona was born in Barryton, MI on December 6,...

Mona Mae Bunting, 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton. A Funeral Service...