Obituaries

Della Marie Teegardin

Della Marie Teegardin

Apr 23, 2025

     Della Marie Teegardin, age 97, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove...

David Stanley Waldron

David Stanley Waldron

Jun 4, 2025

     David Stanley Waldron, went home to Jesus on June 4, 2025 at the age of 83 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.     A Graveside Service will be held at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, MI, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.     David was born on February 9, 1942 in Breckenridge, Michigan to Noel and Beatrice (Reprogle)...

Jaxson Knight Kozlowski

Jaxson Knight Kozlowski

Jun 3, 2025

     Jaxson Knight "Jax" Kozlowski entered the world silently on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Corewell Health Hospital, Greenville, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Wesleyan Church, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 13, 2025, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 12:00 P.M. until the...

Karen Ann Maxa

Karen Ann Maxa

Jun 2, 2025

     Karen Ann Maxa, age 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Jonadene Dorene Lupnitz

Jonadene Dorene Lupnitz

Jun 1, 2025

     Jonadene Dorene Lupnitz, age 79, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025.     A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.     Jonadene was born in Ovid, Michigan on April 18, 1946, the daughter of John and Virginia Doris (Holton) Green. She was a graduate of Elsie High School.     Jonadene's children...

John Marshall Criswell

John Marshall Criswell

May 31, 2025

     John Marshall Criswell, age 78, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Alma Elks Lodge, Alma, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, June 16, 2025, with Pastor Lee Rhodes officiating.     John was born in Coldwater, Michigan on September...

Michael Paul Hettinger, Sr.

Michael Paul Hettinger, Sr.

May 28, 2025

     Michael Paul "Mike" Hettinger, Sr., age 82, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Medilodge of Capital Area, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place...

Mary Louise Wilkes

Mary Louise Wilkes

May 28, 2025

     Mary Louise Wilkes, age 81, of Haslett, Michigan, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.     A Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2025.     Louise was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 28, 1943,...

Jerome Robert Thelen

Jerome Robert Thelen

May 23, 2025

       Jerome Robert Thelen, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. A private burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery,...

Phoenix Nova Anderson

Phoenix Nova Anderson

May 20, 2025

     Phoenix Nova Anderson came into our world sleeping on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, with Pastor Benjamin Beck officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until the time of...

Lee Ann Darnell

Lee Ann Darnell

May 20, 2025

     Lee Ann Darnell, age 56, of Lake, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Clare, MI.     No arrangements have been made at this time.     Lee was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on October 16, 1968, the daughter of Terry L. and Ruth A. (Raymer) Darnell.     She loved spending time in nature,...

Bonnie Ellen Barnes

Bonnie Ellen Barnes

May 19, 2025

     Bonnie Ellen Barnes, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, with Pastor Ried Martin officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, New...

Merritt B. Scharnweber

Merritt B. Scharnweber

May 18, 2025

     Merritt B. Scharnweber, 92, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     Private burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns at a later date.     Merritt was born in Mitchell, South Dakota on June 9, 1932, the son of Merritt P. and Florence...

Douglas Kenneth Hartsuff

Douglas Kenneth Hartsuff

May 17, 2025

     Douglas Kenneth “Doug” Hartsuff, age 80, went home to be with his Lord, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at University of Michigan-Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor David Stanton officiating. Burial will take place...

Mary Lee Dove

Mary Lee Dove

May 17, 2025

     Mary Lee Dove, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. A...

Chris Michael Sparks

Chris Michael Sparks

May 16, 2025

      It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Chris Michael Sparks, age 76, of Sumner, MI, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, whose presence will be missed but never forgotten.      A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in...

George John Zampaloni

George John Zampaloni

May 14, 2025

     George John Zampaloni, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Yukon, OK, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, Saint Johns with family by his side.     A Graveside Service will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grand Rapids, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, May 19, 2025, with his son Chris...

Keith Allen Harter

Keith Allen Harter

May 12, 2025

     Keith Allen Harter, age 73, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.     Keith was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 13, 1951,...

Thomas H. Harrier

Thomas H. Harrier

May 11, 2025

      Thomas H. Harrier, age 69 of Zeeland, MI, passed away at his home on Sunday May 11, 2025, after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.       Per Tom’s wishes there will be no services.       Tom was born February 11, 1956, the son of Ernest and Marie (Fox) Harrier. He graduated from Alma High School in 1975....

Mitchell F. McKinley

Mitchell F. McKinley

May 11, 2025

     Mitchell F. McKinley, age 63, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away May 11, 2025, in Isabella County, Michigan.     Mitch was born on July 30, 1961, to William (Bill) and Leona McKinley in Hartland, Michigan. He was raised in Howell, MI, and Beaverton, MI. He was a journeyman electrician who enjoyed playing the drums, working on cars, and...