Obituaries
Joseph Donald Halcomb
March 13, 2026
Joseph Donald "Joe" Halcomb, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...
Cleo Evonne Droste
January 30, 2026
Cleo Evonne Droste of St. Johns, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 90. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Tomasek’s Farm, 1775 St. Clair Road, St. Johns, MI 48879, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00-3:00 P.M. Von, as her friends came to call her, was...
William Emerson Andrews
February 2, 2026
William “Bill” Emerson Andrews, a resident of St. Johns for 55 years, passed away peacefully, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 86. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be...
Raymond George Ortiz
January 9, 2026
Raymond George Ortiz, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland, Midland, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church, Ithaca MI, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Scott Nemeth officiating. Raymond was born in Austin, TX on July 3,...
James Edward Newell
March 19, 2026
James Edward Newell, age 82, of Middleton, MI, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service for James will be held at a later date. James was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on November 28, 1943, the son of Clifford Newell...
Terry Alan Hayes
March 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Terry Alan Hayes, age 76, of Ithaca, Michigan. He passed away on March 19, 2026, with his children and grandchildren by his side at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI. Terry was born on April 28, 1949, in Ithaca, Michigan,...
Doris Anne Rowell
March 17, 2026
Doris Anne Rowell, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her daughter's home in Maple Rapids, MI. At her request no services will be held. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex Twp, MI, at a later date. Doris was born in Ovid, MI, on January 20, 1945,...
Loran Fredrick Sanford
March 16, 2026
Loran Fredrick "Fred" Sanford, age 89, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. A celebration of life for Fred will be held at a later date. Fred was born in Free Soil, MI on June 15, 1936, the son of Loran M. Sanford and Virginia B. (Tubbs) Sanford. Fred graduated from St. Louis High...
Ellen Adell Litwiller
March 16, 2026
Ellen Adell Litwiller, age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at her daughters home. Burial has taken place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Ellen was born in Blanchard, Michigan on January 7, 1939, the daughter of Reuben Maurice and Beatrice Lucille (Bruce) Chubb. Ellen attended Blanchard Public Schools. She married Charles Clare...
Bonnie June Cross
March 15, 2026
Bonnie June Cross passed away on March 15, 2026. She was born the fourth of eight children to Albert and Lorna Smith, on February 20, 1933. She married her beloved husband, Robert Cross, on September 8, 1950. From a young age, Bonnie was always willing to help and happy to make things easier for those she loved....
Burton M. Priest
March 15, 2026
Burton M. "Burt" Priest, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. ...
Alice Hildegard Becker
March 14, 2026
Alice Hildegard Becker, age 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health – Carson, Carson City, MI, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday March 18, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock...
Everett Vincine Ebright
March 13, 2026
Everett Vincine "Butch" Ebright, Jr., 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Masonic Pathways, Alma. Butch Ebright lived a life defined by loyalty, generosity, and a deep love for the outdoors and motorsports. From a young age, he shared a special bond with his father, learning the values of hard work,...
Daniel Mark Ball
March 11, 2026
Daniel "Danny" Mark Ball, 65, of Ovid, MI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with his wife and beloved dog, Toby, by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026, with Rev. Fr....
June Delores Beebe
March 11, 2026
June Delores Beebe, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Noah's Park North, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. June was born in Alma, MI on October 15, 1940, the daughter of Raymond William...
Gabrielle Lynne Meece
March 10, 2026
Gabrielle Lynne Meece, age 40, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, DeWitt, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Dave Speicher presiding. Burial will take place at Mt....
Wayne Russell Morrison
March 9, 2026
Wayne Russell Morrison, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held at a later date. Wayne was born in St. Johns, MI on August 21, 1953, the son of Russell and Ina (Jackson) Morrison. He graduated from St. Johns High School,...
Jack L. Langan
March 9, 2026
Jack L. Langan, age 93, of Chippewa Lake, formerly of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Evergreen Senior Living, Kingsford, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca,...
James Lee Galloway
March 8, 2026
James Lee Galloway, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.James was born in Carson City, Michigan on August 10, 1958, the son of...
Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen
March 5, 2026
Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Pleasant View Senior Living, Shiawassee County, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Fred Thelen presiding. Burial will take place...
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