All Obituaries

     Dara Jean (King) Clark passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Ithaca, MI.      She was born to Lewis Dwight King and Beatrice “Beattie” Evelyn (Hiser) King on November 13, 1945 in Caro, Michigan. Dara turned one year old before her father Lewis came home from serving in World War II. She grew up in the Thumb to “anti-pesticide” bean farmers, before “organic” became popular.  Dara became an advocate...

     Robert George Smith, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.      Per Bob's wishes there will be no services.      Robert was born in Michigan on December 23, 1950, the son of George and Hilda (Griffin) Smith. He graduated from St. Johns High School.      Bob was a self employed painter for many years and met many people along the way. He...

     Carl Alden Wymer, 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, January 25, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.        Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.      Carl was born in Ithaca, MI on March 7, 1935, the son of Henry Aulden and Nina B. (Aumaugher) Wymer....

     Richard Dix Dunbar, 61, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, MI.      Cremation has taken place. The St. Louis Moose Lodge, 811 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI, will be celebrating Richard's life Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1-4 P.M. at the Lodge. The family will hold a Public Memorial Service at the First Church of God, 520 Olive St., St. Louis, MI on Saturday, May 15, 2021...

     David A. Eager, age 61, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.      David was born in Gratiot County, MI on November 7,...

     Dorotha Elizabeth "Dotty" Gruenberg, 88, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Masonic Pathways.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Derreck Jewell officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12 P.M.      Dorotha...

     Frances Kay Clapp, age 75, of Steele, ND, formerly of Elsie/Chapin MI, went to be cradled in the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the service.          Kay was born on September 14, 1945, in St. Johns, MI, to Paul and...

     Eileen M. Strickland age 74 of St. Johns, MI and Mesa AZ, went to be with her husband in heaven on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St....

     Frank E. Krivak of Bannister, MI passed away at Grace Haven Assisted Living Home, St. Johns, MI on February 7, 2021, at the age of 93.      Frank was born on October 1, 1927 in Gratiot County, MI, the son of Frank and Elenora (Stosekova) Krivak.      Frank resided most of his life on the family farm near Bannister. He attended Bannister School and proudly served his country in the Army from...

     Agnes Margurite Galecka, age 86, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Kuchar presiding.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at...

     Margaret Marie McCormick, 98, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.      In following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Family Gathering will take place at a later date. Margaret will be buried at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Elwell, MI.      Margaret was born in Tipton, IN on February 15, 1923, the daughter of George and Ruby (Gasho) Thomas.  She married Curlin F....

     Debra Ann (Willson) Seelhoff, age 66, of Ovid, MI, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., with her husband, Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  Visitation...

     LaVonne May (Humphrey) Rogers passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021, at the age of 78, at the Ashley Care Center. LaVonne was born May 6, 1942, the daughter of Beulah (Richards) and Elmer Humphrey in New Haven Township, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Interment will be in Duplain Township Cemetery,...

     Carolyn Ann Winsor, age 82, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.      Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jerry Kissling and Pastor David Winsor officiating. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 2-8 P.M....

     Melba Joanne Best, age 94, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.      Cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Coe Township Cemetery, Shepherd, MI.      Melba was born in Alma, MI on March 15, 1927, the daughter of Elbridge "Red" and Ivah Roberta (Easlick) Wolfgang. Melba graduated from St. Louis...

     Vicki Lynn Funk, age 63, of Perry, MI, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI.      Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.      Vicki was born in Flint, Michigan on October 5, 1957, the daughter of Harry and Marjorie (Stimson) Funk. She graduated from Bendle High School in Burton, MI.      She is survived by her mother Marjorie Funk of Owosso, MI,...

     Mildred Ann "Micky" Chapko, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Rev. Fr. David Jenuwine will be celebrating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 2-8...

     Claudia A. Howard, age 88, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.       A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.      Claudia was born in Elsie, MI on June 22, 1932, the daughter of Reginald and Gertrude...

     Marshall Dean Lombard, age 50, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.      Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Marshall's life will take place at a later date.      Marshall was born in Alma, MI on January 17, 1971, the son of Niles D. Lombard and Cheryl Ann (Townsend) Hale. He attended St. Louis Public Schools and graduated from Alma High...

     Kati Helen-Marie Nethaway, 30, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI.       A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.      Kati was born in St. Johns, MI on February 14, 1991, the daughter of David Coon and Rebecca Nethaway. She graduated from Ovid Elsie High School with the class of 2009. Kati worked for Valero Gas Station in Ovid. MI. She enjoyed fishing,...

     Joyce Marie Whitlock, 96, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. with visitation beginning at 10:30 A.M.  Rev. Fr. John Whitlock will be presiding.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns.      Joyce was born in Iron...

     George Jack Brantley Sr., age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.      George was born in Elm Hall, MI on June 20, 1950, the son of Odis and Rosella (LaPaugh) Brantley. He graduated from Vestaburg High School with the class of 1969. George proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.  George married Deborah K. Goins on December 17, 1977 in Lansing, MI....

     Linda Kay "Lula" Clark,  age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, surrounded by her family at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, MI.      Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. at the St. Louis Moose Lodge #1566, 811 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, MI 48880.      Linda was born in Alma, MI on January 8, 1947, the...

     Wilma Fay Mizer, age 83, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Alma Twin Cities Seventh Day Adventist Church, Alma, MI on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Daniel Jean-Francois officiating.  A luncheon will follow the service.  Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. until the service starts. ...

     Gregory Lynn Flegel, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, with his wife by his side, at Baywood Banner Medical Center in Mesa, AZ.      A Memorial Service will be held at New Haven Church of the Brethren, Middleton, MI on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Ruth officiating.  Burial will take place at Fulton Center Township in Fulton Township, MI.  Due to the current situation, wearing...

     Regina Catherine Martin, age 103, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Leon Martin presiding and Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard concelebrating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be held...

     Shirley Mae (Allspaugh) Czape, 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding.  Burial will be at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass at the church.    ...

     Maitland Kay "Fussy" (Cole) Sitts, 82, of Alma, MI, passed away after a brief battle with cancer Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Carson City, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Benjamin Evers officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Alma.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with...

     Jeannine (Mecorney) Smith, age 75, of Lansing, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.      Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held in Jackson, MI at a future date. Burial will take place at Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, MI.      Jeannine was born in Jackson, MI on June 21, 1945, the daughter of Lacerne and Virginia (Carpenter) Mecorney. She...

     Richard John "Rich" Kunkel Jr., age 46, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M until the time of service at the funeral home.      Richard was born in Alma, MI on February 1, 1975, the son of...