Obituaries

Barbara Louise Sipka

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

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...

Blanche Marie Woodbury

Blanche Marie Woodbury

Nov 24, 2025

     Blanche Marie Woodbury, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at...

Stanley John Simmons

Stanley John Simmons

Nov 21, 2025

     Stanley John “Stan” Simmons, age 81, of Ithaca, Michigan passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health West, Wyoming, Michigan.     Following Stan’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Stanley was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 14, 1944, the son of Stanley...

Carla Jo DeRosia

Carla Jo DeRosia

Nov 21, 2025

     Carla Jo DeRosia, age 51, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health- Sparrow Lansing, surrounded by her family.     Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life for Carla will be held at a later date.     Carla was born in Alma, Michigan on April 10, 1974, she was the...

Robert Franklin Riddle

Robert Franklin Riddle

Nov 20, 2025

     Robert Franklin Riddle     Age 82, of Troy, MI, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at The Gem Memory Care Facility, Town Village, in Sterling Heights, MI. He was born on July 20, 1943, in Highland Park, MI. to William Glen and Elizabeth Riddle (Watchorn).    Bob was raised in Royal Oak, MI, and graduated from Royal...

Barbara Sue Tupica

Barbara Sue Tupica

Nov 20, 2025

     Barbara Sue Tupica, age 84, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025.     A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery.     Barbara was born in Marion Springs, Michigan on February 27, 1941, she was the daughter of Loring Alva and Marjorie May (Flegel) Buchholz. She...

Michael Lynn Van De Perre

Michael Lynn Van De Perre

Nov 20, 2025

     Michael Lynn "Mike" Van De Perre, age 75, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at his home.     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.     Mike was born in Alma, Michigan on September 2, 1950, the son of Gustaff H. and Vivian B. (Cassady) Van De Perre. Mike...

Linda Paulette Sparks

Linda Paulette Sparks

Nov 20, 2025

     Linda Paulette Sparks, age 81, of Grass Lake, formerly of Sumner, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Jackson County Medical Care Facility, Jackson, Michigan.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with Jo Jones officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Gregory Lynn Crooks

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

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

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

James Scott Clapp

Nov 15, 2025

     James Scott “Jim” Clapp, age 63, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home.     Jim’s wishes were to be cremated and there are no services planned at this time.     James was born in Alma, Michigan on September 18, 1962, the son of Bernard C.” Bernie” and Janice Kay (Benner) Clapp.    ...

Lance Arlo Barnard

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

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...

Jeffery Donald Lewis

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...

Nancy Elaine Randolph

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

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

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

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,...