Obituaries

Keith Allen Harter

Keith Allen Harter

May 12, 2025

     Keith Allen Harter, age 73, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home.     A Memorial Service will be held at the Masonic Lodge, Hubbardston, MI, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.     Keith was born in St. Johns, Michigan on...

Russell Albert McCoy

Russell Albert McCoy

Jun 25, 2025

      Russell Albert McCoy, aged 77, beloved husband, cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and long-time resident of St. Johns passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.      Russell, or Russ to anyone who knew him, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah January 24, 1948. He was one of five children. After serving in the...

Dale LeRoy Evey

Dale LeRoy Evey

Jun 24, 2025

     Dale LeRoy Evey, age 99, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.     A Memorial Service at will be held at Sumner Center Church of Nazarene, 3100 Warner Road, Sumner, Michigan 48889, on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Wright officiating. Burial will take...

Daniel Emmert Lentz

Daniel Emmert Lentz

Jun 24, 2025

     Daniel Emmert “Dan” Lentz, age 73, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan.     A cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dan's life will take place at a later date.     Daniel was born in Alma, Michigan on June 13, 1952, the son of Emmert Dale and...

James Theodore Ade

James Theodore Ade

Jun 24, 2025

     James Theodore “Jim” Ade, age 69, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 30, 2025. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from...

Margie Elaine Woodbury

Margie Elaine Woodbury

Jun 24, 2025

     Margie Elaine Woodbury, age 92, of Hemlock, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Pine Haven Assisted Living with her family by her side.     A Memorial Luncheon will be held at Ithaca Senior Center, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale, MI, at a later date. ...

Mary Jane King

Mary Jane King

Jun 23, 2025

     Mary Jane King, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.     No services are to be held at this time. Mary's wishes were to have her body donated to Michigan State University for research purposes.      Mary was born in Muskegon, MI on April 1, 1942, the...

Michael Donald Rice

Michael Donald Rice

Jun 23, 2025

     Michael "Mike" Donald Rice, age 68, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 11:00-11:50 A.M. The visitation will be followed with a procession to Mt. Rest Cemetery (706 East Steel...

Ramona Lee Harper Norris

Ramona Lee Harper Norris

Jun 23, 2025

     Ramona Lee Harper Norris, age 96, of Bullhead City, AZ, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away on June 23, 2025, at her home.     A private ceremony will be held at a later date.     Ramona was born in Greenbush Twp., MI, the daughter of Guy and Nina Silvernail. Her life in Michigan included the Pilgrim Global...

James Cyril Kusnier, Sr.

James Cyril Kusnier, Sr.

Jun 22, 2025

     James Cyril "Jim" Kusnier, Sr., age 67, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.      A cremation has taken place and a celebration of Jim's life will take place at a later date.      James was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 12, 1957, the son of Anthony Steven...

Lynne Marie Patterson

Lynne Marie Patterson

Jun 21, 2025

     Lynne Marie Patterson, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with Rev. David Leisman officiating. Visitation will be held...

Stephen James Litwiller

Stephen James Litwiller

Jun 21, 2025

      Stephen James “Steve” Litwiller, age 69, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service...

Jeffrey Scott Wadell

Jeffrey Scott Wadell

Jun 20, 2025

         Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Wadell, age 53, formerly of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan.        Jeff Wadell was a GOOD man. His positivity in the face of suffering was inspiring.        Jeff was born in Lansing, Michigan, on December 28, 1971, the son of...

Pamela Kim Rice

Pamela Kim Rice

Jun 19, 2025

     Pamela Kim Rice, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Friday June 27, 2025 from 11:00-11:50 A.M. The visitation will be followed with a procession to Mt. Rest Cemetery (706 East Steel Street,...

Nancy Jo Lott

Nancy Jo Lott

Jun 18, 2025

     Nancy Jo Lott, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with Rev. Fr. David Speicher presiding. Burial will take place at South Bingham...

Kevin LeRoy Woodcock

Kevin LeRoy Woodcock

Jun 17, 2025

     Kevin LeRoy Woodcock, age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Kevin was born in Carson City, Michigan on November 5, 1962, the son of Elvin Leroy and Emma Grace (Shepard) Woodcock. He...

Donald Heber Fulk

Donald Heber Fulk

Jun 17, 2025

     Donald Heber Fulk, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Riverside Healthcare Center, St. Louis, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Free Methodist Church on the Hill at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with Pastor Cheryl Davis officiating.     Donald was born in Alma, Michigan...

Doris Mae Cook

Doris Mae Cook

Jun 17, 2025

     Doris Mae Cook, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 86.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with Pastor Tim Knaus and Pastor Tad Jameson officiating. Burial will take place...

Betty Lou Lake

Betty Lou Lake

Jun 16, 2025

     Betty Lou Lake, age 99, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at Family Affair Assisted Living, Haslett, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 20, 2025, with Minister Gary Hawes officiating. Entombment will take place at Deepdale Memorial Cemetery...

Marvin Edward Litwiller

Marvin Edward Litwiller

Jun 15, 2025

     Marvin "Marv" Edward Litwiller, age 72, of Branch, formerly of Ithaca MI, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Corewell Health- Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI.     A Celebration of his Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Burial will follow at Hayes Road Cemetery, Ithaca...