Obituaries

June 12, 2026

     Edward Bruce "Ed" Waldron, age 91, of Sumner, MI passed away Friday June 12, 2026, in the home that he and his family built from the ground up.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner,...

October 4, 2026

     Sharon Kay Martyn, age 79, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will...

October 3, 2026

     Carol Ann White, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at The Maples of St. Johns, St. Johns, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at House of Prayer, Haslett, MI.     Carol was born in Owosso, MI on May 13, 1943, the daughter of Carl Ingram and...

October 2, 2026

     Karen Sue Huss, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with Pastor Jut Daron and Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place...

October 1, 2026

     With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary K. Cooper on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 77 years of age. She was a lifelong resident of Ithaca and maintained strong ties to her community. A proud member of the Ithaca High School, Class of '67 and a dedicated Yellowjacket fan.     She will be remembered for her...

September 30, 2026

     Nancy Lu Francetic, age 88, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Assisted Living at Wellspring, Saginaw, MI.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Entombment will take place next to her husband, William Francetic at Chapel Hill Mausoleum...

September 28, 2026

     Krystal Ann Ball, age 49, of Owosso, MI, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Crystal Township Gym, 217 West Park Street, Crystal, MI 48818, Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. A Prayer Service will be held from 11:30...

September 27, 2026

     Lisa Ann Mathews, age 58, of Elsie, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2026.     Per Lisa’s wishes, cremation will take place, and no services will be held.     She is survived by her children: Allen Read, and Mackenzie Mathews; her mother Margaret Ballard. She was preceded in death by her father.      Online condolences...

September 26, 2026

     Patricia Colleen Rojas, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday September 30, 2026, at 11:00 A.M, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation...

September 24, 2026

     Richard Carl Whaley, age 88, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at his home.     A Graveside Service will be held at Ridge Road Cemetery, Brady Twp., MI, 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 28, 2026.     Richard was born in Chesaning, Michigan, on November 23, 1937, the son of Carl and Marie (Malek) Whaley. He...

September 23, 2026

     Maurine Verna "Mo" Ockert, age 89, of Allegan, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Briarwood Assisted Living, Allegan, MI.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, from 1-4 P.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI at a later date. ...

September 21, 2026

     David James White, 2 months old, of Breckenridge, MI went to heaven on Monday, September 21, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 28, 2026, with Rev. Phil Maxwell and Rev. Derreck Jewell officiating. Burial will...

September 21, 2026

     Ruth (Meade) Marshall, 86 years old, passed to heaven from Memorial Healthcare Center at 5:08 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2026. With her were her husband of 64 years Keith, daughter Angela, and son Bob. On Sunday, September 20, 2026, her other sons: Scott and John, and John ‘wife Jackie, as well as many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

September 19, 2026

      Richard Glen "Dick" Vincent, Sr., age 87, of Elsie, MI formerly of West Branch, MI, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.      A private graveside service will be held at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI.      Richard was born in Ovid, MI on November 2, 1938, the son of Ashley and Vera...

September 18, 2026

     Peggy Jean Harger, age 83, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Alma, MI, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.     Peggy was...

September 17, 2026

     Debra Sue Carman, age 60, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with Pastor Randy Peterson officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star Twp.,...

September 17, 2026

     Gale Leon Wood, age 96, of Middleton, MI, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Maple View Assisted Living.     Funeral Services will be held at New Haven Church of the Brethren, Middleton, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with Pastor Brian Ruth officiating. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery Fulton Township, MI. Visitation...

September 15, 2026

     Phillip Albert “Phil” Patrick, age 67, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the funeral home.     Phil was born in Lansing, MI on March 19, 1959, the son...

September 15, 2026

     Marcella Ann Seifert, age 89, of Ashley, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Pauls Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding. Burial will take place at North...

September 13, 2026