Dr. Eugene M. "Gene" Nikkari, age 92, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at The Brook of Big Rapids, Big Rapids, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis,...

     Vivian Donna Thrush, age 85, of Vestaburg, MI, peacefully passed from this earth into the arms of her Savior with her family by her side Friday, January 17, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg, MI. Visitation...

     Richard Morton "Dick" Rodgers, age 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., with his son Rev. Fr. Mathias Thelen officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19,...

     Sally Elaine Perry, age 66, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from...

     James Kelly Hodges, age 78, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Woodland Hospice, Mt. Pleasant, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the church.      James Kelly Hodges was born February 24, 1941, at...

Glenn Edmund Beck, age 76, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan. Arrangements will be announced and a  full obituary will be forthcoming. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

     Harry William Sitts, age 86, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - 117 N. East St., St. Louis, MI, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. with Benjamen Evers officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with family...

     Deborah Ann Lott, age 67, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.      Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery at a later date.      Deborah was born in Lansing, MI on August 18, 1952, the daughter of Ronald and Lois (Hayes) Lott. Debbie graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1970.  Debbie worked as a corrections...

     Jeanette Fern (Faiver) Hatta went to the Lord, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the beautiful age of 98.  She was born September 17, 1921 in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Clyde and Flossie (Palmer) Faiver.  She was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School, married Michael Hatta December 27, 1939 and had two daughters.  Jeanette was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  She was a resident of St. Johns, MI...

     Sharon Lynn MacLaren, age 81, of Alma, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Laurels of Carson City.      Cremation has taken place and a burial will be held at a later date in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.      Sharon was born in Blissfield, MI on July 13, 1938, the daughter of Melvin and Mildred Lorene (Webb) Wandt. She was raised by her mother Mildred and stepfather Jake Tanner in the St. Louis area....

     Donald Frederick Casaday, age 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow, Lansing, MI.      Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date.      Donald was born in Lansing, MI on May 15, 1940, the son of Harry Thomas and Alleen Marie (Shirey) Casaday. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School.  Don married Martha Marie Irene Beyer on August 18,...

     Donna Lea Hipolite, age 80, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Monday, January 13, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.      A Private Graveside Service was held at Pine Grove Cemetery with Pastor E. J. Wolf officiating.      Donna was born in Ithaca, MI on June 12, 1939, the daughter of Arthur Bruce and Erline I. (Teachworth) Clark. She graduated from Ithaca High School with the...

     Josephine Sheldon, age 86, of Owosso, MI, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at her home.      Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Ovid, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Dickenson and Pastor Robert Metevia officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

     Autumn Sky "Audi" Mendoza, age 21, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Karl Smart officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at the funeral...

    Owen Neal Baese, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2020 in Maple Rapids, Michigan.  Owen was born October 7, 1938 in Elsie, Michigan.  He was one of twelve children born to Onas and Thelma Baese.  A memorial will take place at a later date.  Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, Michigan.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral...

    Ronwick B. Smith, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Warwick Living Center of Alma.      In following Ronwick's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be held at a later date.      Ronwick was born in Alma, Michigan on March 3, 1934, the son of Harlo and Margie (Cook) Smith. He graduated from Ithaca High School and enjoyed singing their fight song to the very end. Ronwick...

    Randal Duane "Randy" Routheaux, age 57, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Friday, January 3, 2020.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the funeral home.      Randy was born in Alma,...

     Ronald Fred Raysby, 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.      In following Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Instead, Ron requested that everyone remember "the good times and if you shed a tear, it's of happiness because I'm home now."      Ron was born in Melrose Park, IL on April 28, 1945, the son of...

     B. Joanne Sullivan, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Hazel Findley Manor, St. Johns, MI.      Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a future date to be announced.      Joanne was born in Wenatchee, Washington on April 1, 1947, the daughter of Jack Gibson and Thelma Joyce (Butler) Webster. She graduated from Nathan Hale High School and Way College of Biblical...

     Verena Mae Howell, age 92, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living.      In following Verena's wishes there will be no services and burial will be at Payne Cemetery.      Verena was born in Newfield Township, MI on August 5, 1927, the second oldest of the eight children of Jesse Leroy and Ida (Inniger) Drake. Her family moved to the Gratiot & Montcalm County area. They...

     James W. "Jim" Peters, age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at his home.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John Jakus officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral...

     Paul Wayne Oiler age 55, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his home.      Paul was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on May 16, 1964, the son of John and Martha (McDaniel) Oiler.        Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

     Agnes Clara Schafer, age 83 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. with a Rosary...

     Melanie Grace Wetzel, age 7, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.      Funeral Services will be held at Community Baptist Church, Alma, MI, on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.      Melanie was...

Dale Russell Allen, 84, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.      In following Dale's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.      Dale was born in Wheeler, MI on October 8, 1935, the son of Orla and Lawana Allen.  He served his country in the National Guard.  On April 25, 1981, Dale married Barbara A....

     Emily Mildred Sykora, age 101 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. prior to the service at the...

     Virginia L. Devereaux, 95, of Chesaning formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Chesaning Nursing and Rehab Center, Chesaning, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Miller officiating.  Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

     Barbara Jean Stewart, age 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Ovid Healthcare Center.      A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Living Word, Ovid, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2019, with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating.      Barbara was born in Ovid, Michigan on September 18, 1934, the daughter Donald B. and Ruby Faye (Darling) Taylor. She graduated from Ovid High School...

     Alan Edward Kramer, age 95 of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. and on Friday, December...

     Mary Geraldine "Gerry" Moore, 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from...