Obituaries

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...

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, November 15,...

Ilma Jean Bare

Ilma Jean Bare

Nov 8, 2025

     Ilma Jean Bare was born on May 1, 1926, in Ithaca, Michigan to Mabel (Rudd) Gladstone and John Edward Gladstone. She married Clarence Edward Bare on January 19, 1946, in Ithaca, Michigan and they were married for 76 years before his passing in May of 2022. She is survived by daughters Milana (Michael) Space and Carol Vernon of...

Debra Joan Viles

Debra Joan Viles

Nov 7, 2025

     Debra Joan Viles, age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025.      Per Debra’s wishes cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held.      Debra was born in Alma, MI on June 25, 1952, the daughter of Versel Dean Viles and Delores Joan (Anderson) Skinner. She was a graduate of Ithaca High...

Rick Paul Baker

Rick Paul Baker

Nov 6, 2025

     Rick Paul Baker, age 64, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Riverdale Cemetery Chapel, Lewiston, NY, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time...

Marlene Sue Little

Marlene Sue Little

Nov 6, 2025

     Marlene Sue Little, age 77, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Community Baptist Church - Alma, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 2-8...

George Kenneth Austin

George Kenneth Austin

Nov 6, 2025

     George Kenneth “Ken” Austin age 91 of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at United Church of Ovid, on Saturday November 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the United Church of Ovid. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service...

Donald Lee Loomis

Donald Lee Loomis

Nov 4, 2025

     Donald Lee “Don” Loomis, age 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 10, 2025, with Pastor Rex Webb officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from...

Frank Samuel Andrews, Jr.

Frank Samuel Andrews, Jr.

Oct 31, 2025

      Frank Samuel "Sam" Andrews, Jr., age 87, of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away with his family by his side Friday, October 31, 2025, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, Michigan.     A Celebration of Sam's Life will be held at Little Patch of Heaven, 4962 Mt. Hope Rd., Carson City, Michigan, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November...

Janet J. Davis

Janet J. Davis

Oct 31, 2025

     Janet J. Davis, age 85, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Legacy Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with Pastor Thomas Ball officiating. Burial will take place at Fritz Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will...

Stanley Gerald Divish

Stanley Gerald Divish

Oct 29, 2025

     Stanley “Stan” Gerald Divish, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, left to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI surrounded by his loving family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:00...

Dale Harold Rhynard

Dale Harold Rhynard

Oct 27, 2025

      Dale Harold Rhynard, age 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Catholic...

Douglas Lyle Sabin

Douglas Lyle Sabin

Oct 26, 2025

     Douglas Lyle Sabin, age 64 of Sumner, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home.     Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date in accordance with his wishes.      Doug was born on July 11, 1961, the son of Francis and Donna (Wineland) Sabin....

Gerald Anthony Horak

Gerald Anthony Horak

Oct 26, 2025

     Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Horak, age 91, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, on the same family farm where he was born on June 4, 1934. A man of deep faith, unwavering work ethic, and a quiet generosity that touched countless lives, Jerry’s legacy is one built not only in wood and fields but in...

Armand Dean Shinabery

Armand Dean Shinabery

Oct 23, 2025

     Armand Dean “Bub” Shinabery, age 90 of Mt. Pleasant and Laingsburg, passed away at Maple Ridge Manor in Lowell, MI on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from the end stages of dementia after a fairly rapid decline in the last year.     A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on...

Arnold Lee Rosekrans

Arnold Lee Rosekrans

Oct 23, 2025

     Arnold Lee Rosekrans, age 87, of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Haven of Rest Hospice House, Owosso, Michigan surrounded by the love of his family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with Pastor JD Paik officiating. Burial will...

Victoria Mary Bennett

Victoria Mary Bennett

Oct 22, 2025

     Victoria Mary Bennett, age 97, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Alma, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 27, 2025. Visitation will be held at...

Sandra Lee Libbey

Sandra Lee Libbey

Oct 21, 2025

     Sandra “Sandy” Lee (Smith) Libbey, of Owosso, MI, passed away on October 21, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday November 8, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the...

William Walter Furstenau

William Walter Furstenau

Oct 21, 2025

     William Walter “Bill” Furstenau, age 89, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at...

Ronald James Rieves

Ronald James Rieves

Oct 21, 2025

     Ronald "Ron" James Rieves, age 89, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...