Obituaries

Karen Kaye Kindel

Karen Kaye Kindel

Jan 22, 2025

     Karen Kaye (Cummings) Kindel, born May 23, 1939, in Alma, Michigan, was the beloved daughter of the late Betty and Bill Cummings, a sister to the late Arden Cummings. Her mother Betty passed away in 1985, her father passed away in 1992, and Arden passed away in 1982. She spent her entire life living in Ithaca, Michigan, a...

Janie Louise Mitchell

Janie Louise Mitchell

Apr 23, 2025

     Janie Louise Mitchell, age 66, of Alma, MI, entered into the Lord's loving arms on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.     Janie was born in St. Clair County, MI on May 24, 1958, the daughter of Thomas Lawrence Brady and Janet L. (Saunders) Sebastian. She enjoyed knitting, planting flowers, tending her vegetable garden, and mowing. Janie loved baking and...

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 a later date. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan.     Della was born in Pleasant Valley, Michigan on October 31, 1927, the daughter...

Jerry Eugene Allen

Jerry Eugene Allen

Apr 22, 2025

     Jerry Eugene Allen, age 83, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on April 22, 2025.     Born on June 16, 1941, Jerry was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Evelyn (Hollabaugh) Allen of Sumner. His life was shaped by the miles he traveled and the people he met...

Bernice Anna Hoebecke

Bernice Anna Hoebecke

Apr 22, 2025

     Bernice Anna "Bea" Hoebecke, age 98, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI....

Charles Edward Heinze

Charles Edward Heinze

Apr 21, 2025

     Charles “Charlie” Edward Heinze, age 72, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Charlie was born in St Johns, MI on June 5, 1952, the son of Eugene and Irene...

Deana Kay McDaid

Deana Kay McDaid

Apr 21, 2025

     Deana Kay McDaid, age 49, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.     Deana was born...

Frederick L. Kinsey

Frederick L. Kinsey

Apr 20, 2025

     Frederick "Fred" L. Kinsey, age 93, of Vestaburg, MI, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Ferris Church of Christ, Vestaburg, MI 48891, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with Pastor Keith Mitchell officiating. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg, MI....

Marilyn Anne Curtis

Marilyn Anne Curtis

Apr 19, 2025

      Marilyn Anne Curtis passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025,surrounded by her loving family in St. Louis, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with Pastor Roger Brewer and Joshua Ortiz officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI....

Treva Juanita Irving

Treva Juanita Irving

Apr 19, 2025

     Treva Juanita Irving     Okatie, SC- Treva Juanita Irving, age 96, died of natural causes on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Canterfield of Bluffton Assisted Living Home. She was born on May 21, 1928, in Cookeville, Tennessee, the daughter of Jesse Elmore Ford, and Bertha May (Clouse) Ford.     Juanita attended school in Michigan. She married Buster Lee...

Patrick Steven Vernon

Patrick Steven Vernon

Apr 19, 2025

     Patrick "Pat" Steven Vernon, age 68, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Burial will take place at the Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI, at a later date. Visitation will be held on...

Nicholas Richard Pickell

Nicholas Richard Pickell

Apr 18, 2025

     Nicholas Richard Pickell, age 36, of Perry, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Riverside Healthcare Center, St. Louis, Michigan.

     A cremation has taken place and a celebration of Nick's life will take place at a later date.

     Nicholas was born in Mecosta County, Michigan, on October 26, 1988, the son of Pamela Sue (Pickell)...

Eugene Earl Peterson

Eugene Earl Peterson

Apr 17, 2025

     Eugene Earl "Gene" Peterson, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, with Pastor Mark Walter officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Noble Campbell

Noble Campbell

Apr 16, 2025

     Noble Campbell, age 93, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, MI, at a later date.     Noble was born in Henry Clay, Kentucky on January 14, 1932, the daughter of James Allen Garfield and...

Michael James Hoort

Michael James Hoort

Apr 15, 2025

     Michael (Mike) James Hoort, age 62, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.     Per Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, 2965 West Parks Road, St. Johns, MI, on May 18th 2025,...

David James Elsesser

David James Elsesser

Apr 15, 2025

 David James Elsesser, age 49, of Sumner, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.  Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, with Pastor Bob Menzel officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. A luncheon will take place at...

Gregory Lee Gossard

Gregory Lee Gossard

Apr 13, 2025

     Gregory Lee "Greg" Gossard, 67, age of Sebring, Florida and Indian River, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, April 21, 2025, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Grove Cemetery, Kenton, OH...

Heather Farr Hammond

Heather Farr Hammond

Apr 13, 2025

     Heather Farr Hammond, age 53, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.     Heather was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on November 24, 1971, the daughter of Robert William and Gayle Margaret (Campbell) Farr. She graduated from Port Huron High School with the Class of 1990. She...

Marsha Diann Eckerle

Marsha Diann Eckerle

Apr 12, 2025

       Marsha Diann Eckerle (Hiller), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and warm chocolate chip cookies.       Born in Michigan, Marsha grew up with deep-rooted values that carried her through a life filled with grace and dedication. She began her education in a one-room schoolhouse at Richmond...

Billy Ray Good

Billy Ray Good

Apr 12, 2025

     Billy Ray "Bill" Good, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Mecosta, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, with Pastor John James officiating. Burial will take place at Marion Township Cemetery, Marion Springs, MI. Visitation will be...