Obituaries
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
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...
Katherine Winifred Peters
February 26, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” Peters went to be with her Lord and Savior February 26, 2026, at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI, at the age of 92. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Steve Swem officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,...
Jean Marie Ingersoll
February 21, 2026
Jean Marie (nee Follett) Ingersoll, age 76, of Ashley, MI (formerly of Lapeer, MI) passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, peacefully at her home with family by her side. Per Jean's request there will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Jean was the fourth of six children born to Josephine (nee...
Keith William Parrott
February 21, 2026
Keith William Parrott of DeWitt, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2026, at the age of 43. His loss leaves a hole in the hearts of many. A kind yet strong force, Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and a dedicated friend. He graduated in 2001 from Lakeville High School and went on to...
Cynthia Kay Johnson
February 21, 2026
Cynthia Kay "Cindy" Johnson, age 65, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with Pastor John Hagerman officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...
Carol Ann Gantz
February 20, 2026
Carol Gantz A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Carol Gantz, 81, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Country Friends Assisted Living Center, in Sumner. Carol was born on May 19, 1944, in Sumner, MI, and resided there for most of her life....
William Gordon Clark
February 20, 2026
William Gordon "Bill" Clark, age 77, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at Floyd Church of God, Midland, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with Pastor Steve Gulick officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery Breckenridge, MI at a later date. Visitation will be held...
Alma Clara Smith
February 19, 2026
Alma Clara Smith, age 89 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Country Living Senior Care of Pewamo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding and Rev. Fr. Charlon Mason co-celebrating. Burial...
Kendra Lynne Smith
February 18, 2026
Kendra Lynne Smith, age 72, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Jeff Benesh officiating. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Twp., MI. Visitation will be held on Monday,...
Anna Marie Leonard
February 16, 2026
Anna "Marie" Leonard, age 100, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 20, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will...
Ofelia Padilla
February 15, 2026
Ofelia Padilla, age 95, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Haven of Rest Hospice House, Owosso, MI. Per Ofie’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held. Private burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, at a later date. She is survived by many...
Michael Frank Kadlek
February 13, 2026
Michael Frank Kadlek, age 73, of Owosso, MI, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by friends, family, and the music of Bob Seger. A Celebration of Life for Michael will be held at a later date. Per Michael's request, his ashes will be buried during a private ceremony at Hamilton Township Cemetery at a later date. ...
Ray Dean Saylor
February 11, 2026
Ray Dean Saylor, age 80, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. A Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. with Elder Conrad Hayes officiating. Ray was born in Ovid, MI, on April 22, 1945, the son of Orin...
Lainey June Crook
February 11, 2026
Lainey June "June Bug" Crook, age 2 months old, of Alma, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. A Visitation for Lainey will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1-5 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Alma Chapel, Alma, MI. Lainey entered our world 5 weeks...
Karl Jon Schulze
February 7, 2026
Karl Jon Schulze, age 79, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at AdventHealth Zephyrhills in Zephyrhills, FL. Funeral Services will be held at the Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, MI. Pallbearers will be his...
Genevieve Aurelia Albrecht
February 6, 2026
Genevieve Aurelia Albrecht, age 96, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility, Mt. Pleasant Michigan. Cremation has taken place, and Genevieve will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Alma, MI at a later date. Genevieve was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 3, 1929, the daughter...
Harold Mathias Gross
February 4, 2026
Harold Mathias Gross, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 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, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take...
Charles Velmar Green
February 4, 2026
C. Velmar Green, age 88, of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter, Margery and her husband Mark VanAtta, and son Craig Green and his wife Darcy. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kelvin, Justin (Erin), and Corbie, and brother-in-law Brad...
Russell Lee Hoard
January 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Russell Lee Hoard November 6, 1933 – January 31, 2026
Russell Lee Hoard, a man of steadfast faith, dedicated service, and enduring love, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care. Born at home on November 6, 1933, to Claude and Louisa (Zimmerman/Moore) Hoard, Russell’s life was a testament...
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