Sarah J. Bartlett - Funeral Director

Sarah grew up in the Vestaburg area and graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1994. After graduation, Sarah attended Ferris State University, Montcalm Community College, and then graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2000. She became a licensed funeral director in the state of Michigan, after working in the funeral business for five years. She started working for Smith Family Funeral Homes in May 2001. Sarah is involved with the various duties of the funeral business, including preparation, family arrangements, coordinating funeral services and anything else that the family may need assistance with.

She resides in the living quarters of the St. Louis Chapel with her husband Josh and 2 children; Olivia and Merick. Sarah often assists at the other five locations as well. She enjoys spending time with her family at the lake and all water sports activities.


Angela S. Flemming - Funeral Director

Angela grew up in Marine City, Michigan, near Port Huron. She graduated from Marine City High School in 1985. Angela attended St. Clair County Community College, Oakland University and then graduated from Wayne State University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 1993. She became a licensed funeral director in 1994. Angela joined Smith Family Funeral Homes in June of 2007 after working in the funeral business for many years. She is involved in all areas of funeral service and assists at all six chapels with her primary location being in Owosso.

Angela resides in Ovid, Michigan with her three children, Chad, Zachary, and Hannah. She enjoys gardening, reading and spending family time together.


Chris Kaczmarek - Funeral Director

Chris grew up in Essexville, MI near Bay City.  He graduated from Bay City All Saints High School in 1984.  He earned a Bachelors of Science in Sociology from Central Michigan University before going back to school at Vincennes University School of Mortuary Science in Indiana, where he graduated in 1999.  Upon receiving his Michigan Funeral Director’s License in 2003, Chris and his family settled in St. Johns.  Chris is involved in all aspects of Funeral Service, assisting at all six chapels.

Chris and his wife Teresa have three children, Erin, Cameron and Morgan.  They attend St. Joseph Catholic Church where they are active in various parish councils and activities. Chris enjoys sports, reading and spending time with his family.


Hannah L. Smith - Funeral Director

Hannah grew up in the funeral business; she is the daughter of Sam & Carol Smith. Hannah attended Ovid-Elsie High Schools; graduating in 2006. She went to Saginaw Valley State University for two years, completing her pre-requisites for mortuary school. She then attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois, where she graduated in September of 2009. Hannah became a licensed funeral director in January of 2010.

Hannah resides in St. Johns, Michigan. She enjoys arts and crafts, spending time with family and friends, and water skiing.



Wendy Pullen - Office Manager

Wendy was born in Saginaw, Michigan and has lived throughout the Mid-Michigan area. She graduated from Perry Baptist School in 1990, and attended Cornerstone College of Grand Rapids and Baker College of Owosso. Wendy began working for Smith Family Funeral Homes, at the Elsie Chapel as Office Manager in February of 2004. She takes care of the paperwork and artistic media for each service including; memorial cards, register books, candles, and videos.

Wendy lives in Owosso, Michigan and is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Corunna, Michigan. She enjoys reading, crafts, and flower gardening.




Judy A. Miller - Receptionist, St. Johns Chapel

Judy began working for Smith Family Funeral Homes as a receptionist in the St. Johns Chapel in September of 1996. At Smith Family Funeral Homes we take pride in the services that we offer our families. The "After Care" program that Judy personally handles is important in helping families cope with their recent loss. She also recognizes people in our surrounding communities by sending them laminated keepsakes of their life's accomplishments. You can also find Judy helping out in our other chapels when needed.

Judy was born in St. John's, Michigan and has lived in the Elsie & St. Johns areas all of her life. Her daughter Kari, and her husband Dan, have two boys, Tyler & Travis. Her son Kore, and his wife Candi, have three children, Emily Alison & Kyle. Judy's daughter Trudy died in 1999 and leaves her children Holly & Alec. Judy attends the Elsie United Methodist Church and she enjoys being with her family, sewing, reading and working in her yard.



John L. Thelen - Funeral Service Associate

John has been a lifelong resident of St. Johns. He graduated from St. Johns High School - Class of 1983 and earned his Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University in 1988.

John, and his wife Judi have three children; Ben, Sarah and Emily. John is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns and is involved with the Knights of Columbus, the Society of St. Vincent dePaul, a member of the Sparrow Clinton Hospital Foundation Committee and a volunteer with Sparrow Hospice Services.

John enjoys attending his children's school and sporting events and in his spare time enjoys gardening, golfing and spending time with his family.

John has over 12 years of funeral service experience and looks forward to serving families in their time of need.