Obituaries
Jeffery Donald Lewis
Nov 13, 2025
Jeffery Donald “Jeff” Lewis, age 73, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025. A Celebration of Life with luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Elsie, where family and friends will gather to honor a man whose presence filled so many...
Barbara Louise Sipka
Oct 24, 2025
Barbara Louise Sipka, age 82, of Bannister, MI, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Beufort, SC. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:30 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:30 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Barbara...
Susan M. Chaffin
Oct 19, 2025
Susan M. Chaffin, age 94, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, (time to be announced) at Balmoral Farm/Stone Fence, 1245 West Washington Road, Ithaca, MI 48847, with her grandson Josh Chaffin officiating. Visitation will be held...
Linda Paulette Sparks
Nov 20, 2025
Linda Paulette Sparks, age 81 of Grass Lake, MI, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Jackson County Medical Care Facility, Jackson, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:30 A.M., with Jo Jones officiating. Burial will take place at...
Gregory Lynn Crooks
Nov 19, 2025
Gregory Lynn Crooks, son of Stuart and Muriel (Smith) Crooks, of Ithaca, Michigan passed away in his home on November 19, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Greg lived life his way. He loved welding; in fact he was...
David Lee Shaffer
Nov 18, 2025
David Lee "Dave" Shaffer, age 67, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. David was born in Alma, Michigan on June 26, 1958, the son of Donald Lee and Dorothy Marie (Barnes) Shaffer. Dave...
Jacob John Braman
Nov 16, 2025
Jacob John "Jake" Braman, age 45, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with Jake Matthews officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral...
James Scott Clapp
Nov 15, 2025
James Scott “Jim” Clapp, age 63, of Alma, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home. Per Jim’s request, cremation has taken place, and there are no services to be held at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis,...
Lance Arlo Barnard
Nov 15, 2025
Lance Arlo Barnard, age 61, was a lifelong Bath, MI resident, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bath Legion Hall, 5480 Clark Road, Bath, MI 48808, Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 P.M. Lance was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 20, 1964, the son of Arlo Ernest...
Robert Fredrick Stollsteimer
Nov 15, 2025
Robert Fredrick "Bobby" Stollsteimer, age 60, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. the time of the service at the funeral home. The...
Nancy Elaine Randolph
Nov 13, 2025
Nancy Elaine Randolph, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. Per Nancy’s wishes cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held. Nancy was born in Midland, Michigan on July 23, 1948, the daughter of Leland and Harriette (Heminger) Baker. She graduated from Bullock Creek High School in Midland, MI,...
Tobias James Frayer
Nov 11, 2025
Tobias James "Scotty Herald" Frayer, age 41, of Lansing, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. A Time of Sharing will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 17, 2025, with a time of visiting from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tobias was born...
Barbara June Hyatt
Nov 10, 2025
Barbara June “Barb” Hyatt, age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. Per Barb’s wishes, cremation has taken place and burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI, at a later date. Barb was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 22, 1947, she was the daughter of August Herman...
Linda Louise Inman
Nov 10, 2025
Linda Louise Inman, age 80, of Ovid, MI, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Owosso, Michigan with her daughter by her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday,...
Ilma Jean Bare
Nov 8, 2025
Ilma Jean Bare was born on May 1, 1926, in Ithaca, Michigan to Mabel (Rudd) Gladstone and John Edward Gladstone. She married Clarence Edward Bare on January 19, 1946, in Ithaca, Michigan and they were married for 76 years before his passing in May of 2022. She is survived by daughters Milana (Michael) Space and Carol Vernon of...
Debra Joan Viles
Nov 7, 2025
Debra Joan Viles, age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. Per Debra’s wishes cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held. Debra was born in Alma, MI on June 25, 1952, the daughter of Versel Dean Viles and Delores Joan (Anderson) Skinner. She was a graduate of Ithaca High...
Rick Paul Baker
Nov 6, 2025
Rick Paul Baker, age 64, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Riverdale Cemetery Chapel, Lewiston, NY, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time...
Marlene Sue Little
Nov 6, 2025
Marlene Sue Little, age 77, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Community Baptist Church - Alma, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 2-8...
George Kenneth Austin
Nov 6, 2025
George Kenneth “Ken” Austin age 91 of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at United Church of Ovid, on Saturday November 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the United Church of Ovid. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service...
Donald Lee Loomis
Nov 4, 2025
Donald Lee “Don” Loomis, age 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 10, 2025, with Pastor Rex Webb officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from...



