Obituaries

Patricia Anne Robinson

Patricia Anne Robinson

Sep 17, 2025

     Patricia Anne Robinson, age 74, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Jut Daron officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...

Gary Lee Zimmerman

Gary Lee Zimmerman

Sep 16, 2025

     Gary Lee Zimmerman, beloved husband, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 19, 2025. Burial will take place at Elm Hall Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from...

Mark Anthony Haley

Mark Anthony Haley

Sep 13, 2025

     Mark A. Haley, age 95, of Bannister, Michigan passed away, Saturday, September 13, 2025, peacefully, at his daughter’s home with his family by his side.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with Father Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place...

Eleanor Elizabeth O'Boyle

Eleanor Elizabeth O'Boyle

Sep 13, 2025

      Eleanor Elizabeth O'Boyle, age 93, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Country Blessings Retirement Living, St. Louis, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Burial will take place at Hamilton Township Cemetery, Hamilton Twp., MI. Visitation will be...

Lois Margaret Pitcher

Lois Margaret Pitcher

Sep 13, 2025

     Lois Margaret (Martin) Pitcher, age 90, passed away on September 13, 2025, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and artist. After the passing of her husband of 67 years, Neville, she relocated to NW Indiana to be near family.     Lois and her twin-sister Louise were born at home in Stanton, Michigan...

Lee Michael Zuker

Lee Michael Zuker

Sep 13, 2025

     On 9-13-2025, Lee Zuker age 76 of Ithaca, MI passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.     Lee was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on July 20, 1949, the son of Joseph Zuker and Francis (Bauer) Zuker. After graduating from Beal City High...

Dennis Dewane Cox

Dennis Dewane Cox

Sep 13, 2025

      Dennis Dewane Cox, age 70, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, after a short battle with an unexpected illness.      Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. A graveside service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, following...

Guy H. Modlin

Guy H. Modlin

Sep 12, 2025

     Guy H. Modlin, age 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.     Guy was born in St. Joseph County, IN, on May 14, 1944, the son of Murray Leroy and Lucille Fern (Eastridge) Modlin. A graduate of Lakeville High School in Indiana, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Great Lakes Christian...

Joseph Shelest

Joseph Shelest

Sep 9, 2025

     Joseph Shelest age 95 of St. Johns Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Gib Hale officiating. Burial will...

Charles Henry Wilhelm, Sr.

Charles Henry Wilhelm, Sr.

Sep 9, 2025

     Charles Henry Wilhelm, Sr., age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 12, 2025, with Kevin VanAtta officiating. Burial will take place at Hamilton Township Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 11,...

James Morgan Riness, II

James Morgan Riness, II

Sep 8, 2025

     James Morgan Riness, II, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He went peacefully at home after a long battle with a traumatic brain injury. Jim was surrounded with love and support from his family and friends during these difficult times.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Maple Rapids...

Rose Ann Blasen

Rose Ann Blasen

Sep 5, 2025

      Beloved sister, Rose Ann Blasen, age 66, of Haslett, MI, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at South Lansing Christian Church, 6300 N. Aurelius, Lansing, MI at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with Pastor Wally Lowman officiating. A graveside will take place at 2:00...

Georgetta Ann Garry

Georgetta Ann Garry

Sep 4, 2025

     Georgetta Ann Garry, age 54, of Alma, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at her home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.      Georgetta was born in Rhodes, MI on May 2, 1971, the daughter of George Richard Currie and...

Mary Ellen Gordon

Mary Ellen Gordon

Sep 4, 2025

     Mary Ellen Gordon (née Hogan), 93, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at home surrounded by much love and compassion.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Mary was born on July 15, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mary was the daughter of Joseph...

Bill Wayne Hyatt

Bill Wayne Hyatt

Sep 4, 2025

     Bill Hyatt, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.     Services will be held in Tennessee at a later date.     Bill was born in Bluff City, Tennessee on March 21, 1948, the son of Richard and Willie (Goodman) Hyatt. He was a graduate of...

Mary Annette Gavenda

Mary Annette Gavenda

Sep 3, 2025

     Mary Annette Gavenda, age 76, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Ashley's Sportsman Club, 8554 South Mason Road Bannister, MI 48807, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 P.M.     Mary was born in St. Johns, MI...

Carmen Sue Armbrustmacher

Carmen Sue Armbrustmacher

Sep 2, 2025

     Carmen Sue Armbrustmacher (Pung), 60, was born in St. John’s on June 11, 1965, to Roy J. and Sharon Pung and grew up in Fowler, Michigan, where she and Greg also raised their own family. Greg and Carmen married in 1987, and continued to grow the Pung family farm. She worked for the State of Michigan for 38...

Jack Lee Laverty

Jack Lee Laverty

Aug 31, 2025

     Jack Lee Laverty, age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 8, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. until the time of...

Janine Helen Barnes

Janine Helen Barnes

Aug 30, 2025

     Janine Helen Barnes, age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Divine Living Center in Mt. Pleasant, MI.     A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5–8 P.M.      Janine was born on October 3, 1951, in Tucson, AZ, the...

Donald William "Don" Lloyd

Donald William "Don" Lloyd

Aug 30, 2025

      Donald "Don" William Lloyd, age 78, of Elsie, MI, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with Pastor JD Paik officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside...