The Obituary Section

Rosalie M. Hansen

, Michigan

Rosalie Marie Hansen, age 89, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Country Friends Assisted Living, where she has resided for the last nine years. She was born on August 27, 1936, in Porter Township, Midland County, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Edwards) Risley.Rosalie worked for many years as a caregiver for home health patients. She also spent time working as a foster grandma for Farwell schools. Rosalie attended Gilmore Church of Christ.She was a member of the Red Hatters and enjoyed playing Bingo and making crafts. She also enjoyed listening to music and attending Jamborees.Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband Robert Knorr; loving companion of many years Ralph Crawford; daughters Karrol Cowdrey, Erma Thomas; great-grandson Dayton Cowdrey; her parents Henry and Mary; and siblings Lyle Risley and Charlotte Harrington.She is survived by her children Paul Knorr, Gayla Pickens; foster daughter Phyllis Wilson; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and…

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Marcella Smith

, Michigan

March 24, 2026

Marcella Irene Smith, aged 87, passed away on March 25, 2026, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma. Marcy was a lifelong resident of Sumner, Michigan where she was born on April 10, 1938, to Earl and Daisy (Miller) Wood.She graduated from Crystal High School in 1957 and married William (Bill) Smith on May 3, 1959.Marcy was known for her flowers. At one point she had a collection of about 70 orchids in her home and always had to have large tubs of pink petunias every summer. She also loved all kinds of animals, whether it was the pet fox she had as a girl, or her goats, or cherished pug dogs. She even enjoyed feeding the possums that frequented the porch. And she and Dad relished their unexpected encounter with a bear that was passing through.Marcy is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (and Phil) Whittier of Sumner, and Kelly…

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Larry Mellet

, Michigan

Larry Paul Mellet, age 79, of St. Louis, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.Larry was born June 30, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Michael and Kathleen (Kenny) Mellet. He graduated from Alma High School with the class of 1964. He joined the US Air Force and was honorably discharged after his service. Larry married Carrie Anderson. Larry was a member of the Nativity of the Lord Parish in Alma. He worked for the Breckenridge School District before retiring.He is survived by his brother Jim Mellet, stepchildren and grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Kathleen, wife Carrie and sister Colleen Recker.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11 am at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph site in St. Louis. Visitation will be held from…

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