Obituaries

William Emerson Andrews

William Emerson Andrews

February 2, 2026

       William “Bill” Emerson Andrews, a resident of St. Johns for 55 years, passed away peacefully, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 86.      A Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be...

Raymond George Ortiz

Raymond George Ortiz

January 9, 2026

     Raymond George Ortiz, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland, Midland, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St Louis, MI, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Scott Nemeth officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the...

Alice Hildegard Becker

Alice Hildegard Becker

March 14, 2026

     Alice Hildegard Becker, age 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health – Carson, Carson City, MI, surrounded her by family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday March 18, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock...

Everett Vincine Ebright

Everett Vincine Ebright

March 13, 2026

       Everett Vincine "Butch" Ebright, Jr., 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Masonic Pathways, Alma.      Butch Ebright lived a life defined by loyalty, generosity, and a deep love for the outdoors and motorsports. From a young age, he shared a special bond with his father, learning the values of hard work,...

Daniel Mark Ball

Daniel Mark Ball

March 11, 2026

      Daniel "Danny" Mark Ball, 65, of Ovid, MI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with his wife and beloved dog, Toby, by his side.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026, with Rev. Fr....

June Delores Beebe

June Delores Beebe

March 11, 2026

     June Delores Beebe, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Noah's Park North, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.     June was born in Alma, MI on October 15, 1940, the daughter of Raymond William...

Gabrielle Lynne Meece

Gabrielle Lynne Meece

March 10, 2026

     Gabrielle Lynne Meece, age 40, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, DeWitt, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Dave Speicher presiding. Burial will take place at Mt....

Wayne Russell Morrison

Wayne Russell Morrison

March 9, 2026

    Wayne Russell Morrison, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026.     A Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held at a later date.     Wayne was born in St. Johns, MI on August 21, 1953, the son of Russell and Ina (Jackson) Morrison. He graduated from St. Johns High School,...

Jack L. Langan

Jack L. Langan

March 9, 2026

     Jack L. Langan, age 93, of Chippewa Lake, formerly of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Evergreen Senior Living, Kingsford, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca,...

James Lee Galloway

James Lee Galloway

March 8, 2026

      James Lee Galloway, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026.      A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.James was born in Carson City, Michigan on August 10, 1958, the son of...

Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen

Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen

March 5, 2026

     Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Pleasant View Senior Living, Shiawassee County, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Fred Thelen presiding. Burial will take place...

Roger Dallas Reed, Sr.

Roger Dallas Reed, Sr.

March 5, 2026

     Roger Dallas Reed, Sr., age 88, of Henderson, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with Pastor Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Rita Ann Smith

Rita Ann Smith

March 5, 2026

      Rita Ann Smith, age 68, of Pompeii, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson, Carson City, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery Fulton Twp, MI. Visitation will be...

Dr. Richard Aubrey Alleman, Jr.

Dr. Richard Aubrey Alleman, Jr.

March 4, 2026

     Dr. Richard Aubrey Alleman, Jr., age 80, of Homer, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.      Richard was born in Alma, Michigan on December 7, 1945, the son of Richard Aubrey and Thelma (Forrester) Alleman. He was a...

Michael McGunn Magley

Michael McGunn Magley

March 3, 2026

      Michael McGunn Magley, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.       A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Church, Lansing, MI, on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.      Michael was born in Elmira, NY on February 23, 1950, the son of Louis Magley and Rosetta (McGunn) Magley. He graduated...

Richard Henry Shattuck

Richard Henry Shattuck

March 2, 2026

     Richard Henry Shattuck, age 80, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by his family at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with his nephew, Scott Shattuck, officiating. Visitation will be held from...

Steven Eugene Strand

Steven Eugene Strand

March 2, 2026

     Steven Eugene "Steve" Strand, age 66, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on March 2, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation...

Mark Earle Losee

Mark Earle Losee

March 1, 2026

     Mark Earle Losee, age 68, of North Star, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held...

Terry Lee Kolhoff

Terry Lee Kolhoff

March 1, 2026

     Terry Lee Kolhoff, age 57, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 6, 2026, with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial will take place at St....

Edward Dale Hrymecki

Edward Dale Hrymecki

February 28, 2026

     Edward Dale Hrymecki, age 90, of Ovid, MI, on February 28, 2026, Saturday afternoon, Ed woke up in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.     A Memorial Service will be held for Edward at a later date.     Ed was born in Elsie, MI on February 16, 1936, the son of John Frank and Anna...