Obituaries

Sharon Joan Altvater

Sharon Joan Altvater

December 30, 2025

     Sharon Joan Altvater, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, 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, January 9, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...

Elizabeth Doralee Huss

Elizabeth Doralee Huss

December 29, 2025

    Elizabeth "Dora" Doralee Huss, age 64, of North Star, MI, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home.    A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathryn Strouse officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star Twp., MI....

Janice Elaine Roy

Janice Elaine Roy

December 28, 2025

     Janice Elaine Roy, 82, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow-Clinton, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Middlebury Twp., MI. Visitation will...

Billie Lee Walker

Billie Lee Walker

December 27, 2025

     Billie Lee Walker, age 81, of Midland, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home.       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Hayes Road Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

Everett Lee Wickwire

Everett Lee Wickwire

December 27, 2025

     Everett Lee Wickwire, age 85, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 5, 2026, with Bishop Jack Benac and Pastor Leslie Benac officiating. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St....

Wilma Jean Ferrall

Wilma Jean Ferrall

December 27, 2025

     Wilma Jean Ferrall, age 90, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 2, 2026, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI....

Jody Lee LaLonde

Jody Lee LaLonde

December 27, 2025

     Jody Lee LaLonde, age 50, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, with her family by her side.     A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church, 1250 E. Washington Road, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with Pastor Scott Nemeth officiating.     Jody was born in Carson City, Michigan on...

Doris Elaine VanDeusen

Doris Elaine VanDeusen

December 26, 2025

     Doris Elaine VanDeusen, age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.     There will be no services held at this time.     Doris was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 6, 1943, the daughter of Edwin and Theda (McCullough) Rademacher. She was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns. She...

Jeffrey Joe Baxter

Jeffrey Joe Baxter

December 26, 2025

       Jeffrey Joe "Cuffy" Baxter, age 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.       Funeral Services will be held at Alma Community Church, Alma, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with Pastor Aaron Mora officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held...

Virginia Marie Weiderer

Virginia Marie Weiderer

December 24, 2025

     Virginia "Gini" Marie Weiderer, age 67, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home with family near her.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with visitation prior from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service...

Fay Schmitz

Fay Schmitz

December 24, 2025

     Fay Schmitz, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at The Maples of St. Johns.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock and Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding. Burial will take...

Michael George Asher

Michael George Asher

December 21, 2025

     Michael George Asher, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Elsie, MI, on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 P.M.     Mike was born in Pontiac, Michigan...

Marvin William Robinson

Marvin William Robinson

December 20, 2025

     Marvin William Robinson, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.     A Celebration of Life will be held for Marvin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at St. Louis Holiness Church, St. Louis, MI, with Pastor Bryon Fling and Pastor Steve Hale officiating.     Marvin was born in Cairo, Georgia, on...

Joel Blaine Dilday

Joel Blaine Dilday

December 20, 2025

     Joel Blaine Dilday, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     A Celebration of Life will be held for on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Heritage Baptist Church - 1380 E Round Lake Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820. A luncheon will follow...

Todd Leroy Winans

Todd Leroy Winans

December 20, 2025

     Todd Leroy Winans, age 61, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan.     Private Services will be held, with burial at Ford Cemetery in Elba Township.     Todd was born on January 24, 1964, in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Harry Ralph and Betty Ann (Hunnicutt) Winans. He...

Dorothy Esther Baley

Dorothy Esther Baley

December 19, 2025

     Dorothy Esther Baley, age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Diane Marie Ballinger

Diane Marie Ballinger

December 19, 2025

     Diane Marie Ballinger, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Ashley Care Center in Ashley, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at...

Helen Louise Bennett

Helen Louise Bennett

December 17, 2025

     Helen Louise Bennett, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Owosso, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December...

Thomas Lawrence Brady

Thomas Lawrence Brady

December 16, 2025

     Thomas "Tom" Lawrence Brady, (May 28, 1959 - December 16, 2025) age 66, left this earth to be with loved ones before him, his sister Jane Mitchell and his son Daniel Gerow after a short illness. Cremation will take place and the family will hold a private service together.     Tom was born in St. Clair County, MI...

Brad Thomas Ester

Brad Thomas Ester

December 16, 2025

     Brad Thomas Ester, 60, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.     Per Brad's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.     Brad was born in Alma, Michigan on March 12, 1965, to Frank Eugene and Evelyn Ruth (Northrup) Ester. He graduated from Ithaca High School, with...