Obituaries

Susan M. Chaffin

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 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...

Joseph Donald Halcomb

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,...

Robert Michael Hamilton

Robert Michael Hamilton

May 18, 2026

     Robert Michael "Rob" Hamilton, age 53, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI surrounded by his family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock officiating....

Arthur Allan Spencer

Arthur Allan Spencer

May 18, 2026

     Arthur Allan Spencer, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Gregory Scott Baxter

Gregory Scott Baxter

May 18, 2026

     Gregory Scott Baxter, age 58, of St. Louis, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home.     A Celebration of his life will be held at Resurrection Life Church, St. Louis, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the...

Darrell Franklin Holmes

Darrell Franklin Holmes

May 17, 2026

     Darrell Franklin Holmes, of Saginaw, MI formerly of St. Louis, MI. Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care & Rehab Center, St. Louis, MI. He was 86 years old.     Darrell was born in Rose Township, MI on July 21, 1939,...

Gordon Wayne Stewart

Gordon Wayne Stewart

May 17, 2026

     Gordon Wayne Stewart, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with Pastor Anthony Lange officiating. Burial will take place...

Dean Louis Schrauben

Dean Louis Schrauben

May 14, 2026

     Dean Louis Schrauben, age 68, of Fowler, MI, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 14, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey, MI.    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most...

David Garold Browne

David Garold Browne

May 14, 2026

     David Garold Browne, age 78, of Alma, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     Per David’s wishes, cremation will take place, and services will be held at a later date.      David was born in Alma, MI, on March 4, 1948, the son of Garold and Doris Jean (Gross) Browne....

Michael David Bowles

Michael David Bowles

May 13, 2026

     Michael David Bowles, age 73, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.     Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held. He was born in Owosso, MI, on September 9, 1952, the son of Carl and Ellie Bowles. He cared for his parents on the family property during the...

Nancy May Romelhart

Nancy May Romelhart

May 13, 2026

     Nancy May Romelhart, age 81, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Comfort Care Senior Living Assisted Living, Mount Pleasant, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis God’s Missionary Church, 960 E. Monroe Rd. St. Louis, MI 48880 at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 15, 2026, with Pastor Brian Fling officiating. Visitation...

Sarah Anne Clark

Sarah Anne Clark

May 12, 2026

     Sarah Anne Clark, age 58, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with Rev. Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the...

Dolores Irene Ennes

Dolores Irene Ennes

May 12, 2026

     Dolores Irene Ennes, age 97, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will...

Beverly Jean Morton

Beverly Jean Morton

May 12, 2026

     Beverly Jean Morton, age 80, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Per Beverly's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.     Beverly was born in Alma, Michigan on June 9, 1945, the daughter of Robert D. and Ruth "Bette" (Comstock)...

Robert Clyde Coleman

Robert Clyde Coleman

May 11, 2026

     Robert Clyde "Bob" Coleman, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Haven of Rest Hospice House, Owosso, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. A private...

Joan Marie Howes

Joan Marie Howes

May 10, 2026

     Joan Marie Howes, age 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care Home, Ithaca, MI.      A Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday from 11:00...

Curt Alan Simmon

Curt Alan Simmon

May 9, 2026

     Curt Alan Simmon, age 60, of Eagle, MI, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will...

Diana Jessica Bradley

Diana Jessica Bradley

May 8, 2026

     Diana Jessica Bradley, age 77, of Alma, MI passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, with her faithful husband and loving sons by her side.     Diana was born in Carson City, MI on December 4, 1948. Growing up in St. Louis, MI, she followed her dad everywhere he went, whether it was the woods, to town or...

Allen William Bebow

Allen William Bebow

May 8, 2026

    Allen William Bebow, age 91, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026.

     A Memorial Service will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 18, 2026, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

Arthur LeRoy Howard

Arthur LeRoy Howard

May 6, 2026

     Arthur LeRoy "Art" Howard, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 11, 2026, with Dr. Brendan Holmquist officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at...