B. Joanne Sullivan, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Hazel Findley Manor, St. Johns, MI.      A Celebration of Life will be held on March 14, 2020 from 1-4 P.M. at The Knights of Columbus Hall in St. Johns, Michigan.      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...

     Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Watson, 55, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away with her family at her side Friday, February 14, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at the Ithaca Church of God on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tom Whitesel officiating. A time of visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:00 A.M.      Cindy was...

     Keith Duane Lytle, 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...

     Geneva Foster, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

     Joanne Alice (Casler) Bouck, age 89 of Haslett, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Haslett, Michigan.      Joanne was born on February 25, 1930 to Clifford and Alice Casler in Bannister, Michigan.  She was the valedictorian of her class at Elsie High School in 1947.  After high school she went through nurses training at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, where she worked for a while as an instructor.      She...

     Donald William "Don" Seelhoff Sr., 83, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Advent Health Hospital, Zephyrhills, FL.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with his son Pastor Donald Seelhoff Jr. and nephew Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI....

     Angela Marie Miller, 52, of Mason, MI, passed away after a short battle with cancer Sunday, February 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with cousin Terri Fisher and Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 2-9 P.M. with family present from...

     Gary Lee Rademacher, age 63, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at his home.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, February 3, 2020 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 Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at...

     Richard "Dick" Dickman was called home by God on January 30, 2020.      Dick's family and friends will celebrate his earthly life with a memorial service on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. at St. Louis City Hall.      Born March 6, 1948 to Ferdie and Maggie Dickman, he lived his entire life in St. Louis, MI, except for two years that he served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from St. Louis High School in...

     Carol Jean Bongard, age 62, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.      A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ashley Friendship Center on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:00 P.M.      Carol was born in Alma, MI on September 25, 1957, the daughter of Lester C. Kimmel and Berneda M. (Nieman) Shattuck. She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1976. Carol...

     Gerald Homer "Jerry" Hopkins, age 68, of Crystal, MI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, January 25, 2020.      A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at Crystal Congregational Church at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2020, with Pastor Reid Martin officiating. There will be a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the church prior to the...

     Robert Lee “Bobby” Seelhoff, age 48, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2020, with Bobby's father, Pastor Scott Seelhoff, officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with...

     Glenn Edmond Beck, age 76, of Ithaca, MI passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca,...

     Ronald Charles Dilts, 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 6:00 P.M., with Pastor Travis Whittaker officiating. Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.      Ron was born in St. Johns, MI on July 22, 1954, the son of Richard and...

     John Alvin Kirby was born on September 29, 1942 and entered the pearly gates of heaven January 23, 2020.  He was born in Blanchard, Michigan, to Arbutus (Serrels) and Merlin Kirby.  John came from very poor beginnings.  He was born in a chicken coop and bullied throughout school, yet graduated homecoming king.  He hitchhiked his way through college earning his degree in auto body repair and business management.  He was medically discharged...

     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.      Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI. on Friday, January 24, 2020, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday,...

     Dorothy Jane Hoffer, age 97, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Masonic Pathways. The same day as her husband Harley 15 years ago.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with her grandson Jason Hoffer officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 2-8...

     Robert Herman "Bob" Mueller, age 87, of Houghton Lake, MI, passed away surrounded by family Friday, January 24, 2020, at his sister's home after a brief illness.      In following Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Houghton Lake, at a later date followed by burial at Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, MI.      Bob was born in Clinton...

     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,...

          Rita Marion Frayer, 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, at her home.      In following Rita's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Burial will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI at a later date.      Rita was born in Ypsilanti, MI on May 8, 1936, the daughter of Raymond and Marion (Wright) Fletcher. She married Wesley Frayer on...

     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...

     Janice Kay Cronkite, age 73, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, at her home.      Burial has taken place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI.      Janice was born in Alma, MI on September 6, 1946, the daughter of Ralph T. and Doris Harriett (Barnum) Cronkite. She graduated from Breckenridge High School 1965 and went on to Central Michigan University to study business for two...

     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...