Obituaries

May 20, 2026

     Anthony Yung Kyoon Le Veque, age 43, of Dexter, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026.     A Celebration of Life will be held at the Columbian Hall, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 P.M. A private burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.     Tony was born in Seoul...

July 14, 2026

     Phyllis Jean Givens, age 76, of Eureka, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI at a later date. Visitation will...

July 14, 2026

     Dawn Marie Breidinger, age 57, of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00-2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.     Dawn was born in Alma, MI, on July 8, 1969, the daughter of Darrell...

July 13, 2026

    Diane Elaine Mussell, age 80, of Fowler, MI, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take...

July 12, 2026

     Robert George "Bob" Whitford, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.     A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township...

July 11, 2026

    David Richard Gault, age 84, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his home.     A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with Dr. Keith Wise, Pastor Jut Daron, Pastor Jason Marsh, and Pastor Ted Johnson officiating. Burial will take...

July 10, 2026

     Vincent Clayton Strouse, age 96, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, ar 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding....

July 9, 2026

     Traci Ella Alspaugh, age 46, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026.      A Celebration of Life will be held at later date.      Traci was born in Alma, Michigan on July 12, 1979, the daughter of Wesley Alan and Sharla Rae (Gee) Alspaugh. She was a graduate of St. Louis High School, and...

July 3, 2026

     Michael Charles "Mike" Baxter, 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital.     A Celebration of Life for Mike will be held at Resurrection Life Church, St. Louis, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. -...

July 2, 2026

    "Boo" Jason Eugene Welch, age 46, of West Glacier, MT formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026.    A Celebration of Life will be held at American Legion Hall Post #502, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.    Jason was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 27, 1979, the son of...

July 1, 2026

     Evelyn Marie Gelle, age 76, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her home.     Per Evelyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are to be held.     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.

July 1, 2026

June 30, 2026

     Jared Michael Baublitz, age 28 of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Ryan Tice officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 P.M., and again, on...

June 29, 2026

     Phyllis Ann (Beerens) Vogt passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at the age of 87. Phyllis was born on March 6, 1939 in McBain, Michigan. She was the daughter of James and Theresa (VanDerWoude) Beerens. She married the love of her life, Zane Vogt, on September 28, 1957. Zane preceded her in death and was awaiting her...

June 29, 2026

     Alma Grace Moyes, age 96, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with Dr. Keith Wise. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...

June 29, 2026

     Connie J. Bashore, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a later date.     Connie was born...

June 26, 2026

       Fred Ivan Goodrich, age 65, of Weidman, MI, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home.       A private graveside service will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI, at a later date.      Fred was born in Alpena, Michigan on September 14, 1960, the son of George and Agnes (Wallin) Goodrich. He was a...

June 26, 2026

     Ronald Lee Brunner, age 82, of Maple Rapids, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.     Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, June 29, 2026, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery,...

June 26, 2026

     Ralph Lee Them, age 74, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd Street, Charlotte, MI 48813, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.    Ralph was born in Charlotte, Michigan on May 17, 1952, the son...

June 23, 2026

     Carol Louise Seidel, age 82, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 26, 2026, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from...