Obituaries
Troy Samuel Bearden
March 22, 2025
Troy Samuel Bearden, age 28, of Guntown, Mississippi, (originally from Ashley, MI) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at North Star Township Hall, Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 P.M. Troy was born on May 13, 1996, in Lansing,...
Susan M. Chaffin
October 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 at Balmoral Farm/Stone Fence, 1245 West Washington Road, Ithaca, MI, 48847 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:30 A.M., with her grandson Josh Chaffin officiating. Visitation will be held at...
Terri Ann Tomasek
June 16, 2026
Terri Ann Tomasek, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Haven of Rest Hospice House, Owosso, MI. Terri was born in Carson City, Michigan on March 25, 1962, the daughter of Gerald Ray and Lillian Louise (Palek) Long. Terri married Brian Tomasek on October 13, 1986 in St. Johns, MI. ...
Jack Eugene Alton
June 16, 2026
Jack Eugene Alton, age 94, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home. Cremation will take place and a memorial will be held at a later date. Jack was born in Monroe City, IN on February 3, 1932, the son of Julian and Sarah Amelia (LaMar) Alton. Jack proudly served his country...
Charles Leroy Humphrey
June 15, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Humphrey, age 79, of Sumner, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the early morning hours of June 15, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-West in Wyoming, Michigan. Born on May 21, 1947, Chuck lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep passion for agriculture. In 1968, he...
Deborah Kay Putnam
June 13, 2026
Deborah Kay "Deb" (Myers) Putnam, age 68, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Deb was born in Alma, Michigan on November 15, 1957, the daughter of Jerry Myers and...
Edward Bruce Waldron
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. Per Ed's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, MI. ...
Duane Harold Thompson
June 12, 2026
Duane Harold Thompson, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at University of Michigan Health West, Wyoming, MI. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Duane was born in Pompeii, Michigan on May 26, 1940, the son of Harvey Harold and Mildred (Blunt) Thompson....
Calvin David Caesar
June 11, 2026
Calvin David Caesar, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his home. Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Calvin was born in Carson City, Michigan on January 9, 1946, the son of Carl Calvin Caesar and Susan Jane (Thrush)...
Dorothy Joann Thompson
June 10, 2026
Dorothy "Joann" Thompson, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks Lodge 1400, 610 Warwick Drive Alma, MI, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 12:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. She will be laid to rest with her...
Devin Lawrence Richards
June 8, 2026
Devin Lawrence Richards, age 38, of Lennon, MI, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. Devin was born in Owosso, MI on May 15, 1988. He was the son of Robert Lawrence and Amber...
Vern Lee Klassen
June 7, 2026
Vern Lee Klassen, age 66, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home. Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Vern was born in Gladwin, Michigan on September 29, 1959, the son of Frank Klassen and Ella Mae (Foote) Klassen. He was raised...
Yvonne Boice Keiser
June 2, 2026
Yvonne Boice Keiser, age 95, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 3:00-6:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. ...
Carol Virginia Mackie
June 1, 2026
Carol Virginia Mackie, age 84, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026, with Pastor John Eich officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...
Judy Ann Carter
May 31, 2026
Judy Ann Carter, age 82, of Pewamo, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Lithia, Florida surrounded by the love of her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding. Burial will...
Robert James Bachan
May 29, 2026
Robert James "Bob" Bachan, age 87, of St.Louis, MI, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living, Saginaw, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Christe. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...
Patty Lou Reeves
May 29, 2026
Patty Lou Reeves, age 93, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...
Carol Lynn Snyder
May 27, 2026
Carol Snyder, age 79, of Ithaca, went to be with the Lord peacefully on May 27, 2026, while residing at Country Friends Assisted Living. Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time. She was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Carol was the daughter of Milton and Jean (Lackey) Inabinet. She later...
Kevan Earl Stahl
May 25, 2026
Kevan Earl Stahl, age 65, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at Trinity Health Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M at the Coe Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI. A Funeral Service will follow at the church at 1:00 P.M. on Friday with Dr. Keith...
Sylvester Joseph Poppiti, Jr.
May 24, 2026
Sylvester Joseph Poppiti, Jr., age 70, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home. Per Sylvester’s wishes, cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date. Sylvester was born in Staten Island, NY on April 6, 1956, the son of Sylvester Joseph Sr., and Joan Lavina (Lee) Poppiti....



