Obituaries

Sylvester Joseph Poppiti, Jr.

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.      A Memorial Cookout will be held at Reed’s County Park, 3181 East Johnson Road, Ithaca, MI 48847, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 4:00 P.M.     Sylvester was born in Staten Island, NY on April 6, 1956, the son...

Jared Michael Baublitz

Jared Michael Baublitz

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...

Phyllis Ann Vogt

Phyllis Ann Vogt

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...

Alma Grace Moyes

Alma Grace Moyes

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,...

Connie J. Bashore

Connie J. Bashore

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...

Fred Ivan Goodrich

Fred Ivan Goodrich

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 graduate of...

Ronald Lee Brunner

Ronald Lee Brunner

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,...

Ralph Lee Them

Ralph Lee Them

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...

Carol Louise Seidel

Carol Louise Seidel

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...

Heidi Joanne Wells

Heidi Joanne Wells

June 20, 2026

     Heidi Joanne Wells, age 51, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid, MI.      Per Heidi’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held.      Heidi was born in Owosso, MI on May 7, 1975, the daughter of Robert Rudolph and Joanne Marie (Griggs)...

Ralph Soliz, Jr.

Ralph Soliz, Jr.

June 20, 2026

    Ralph Soliz, Jr., age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 26, 2026, with his brother Rudy Soliz officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid,...

Betty Lou Lover

Betty Lou Lover

June 20, 2026

     Betty Lou Lover, age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Cal Emerson officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Twp., MI. Visitation will be held...

Stanley William Plesko

Stanley William Plesko

June 19, 2026

     Stanley William Plesko, age 81, of St. Johns, formerly of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 26, 2026, with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,...

Bonnie Lou Gager

Bonnie Lou Gager

June 19, 2026

     Bonnie Lou Gager, age 67, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held at this time.     Bonnie was born in Alma, MI on December 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Donald Burton Campbell and Arlene Joyce (Parks)...

Marilyn Ann Walker

Marilyn Ann Walker

June 18, 2026

      Marilyn Walker, age 89, of Laingsburg, MI, formerly of Ovid, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 P.M., with Carol Kusnier officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time...

Kenneth Lynn Hayes

Kenneth Lynn Hayes

June 18, 2026

     Kenneth Lynn Hayes, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday June 23, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., with his nephews: Conrad Hayes and Ryan Hayes officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will...

Mark Robin Kioski

Mark Robin Kioski

June 17, 2026

    Mark Robin Kioski, age 68, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026.     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.     Mark was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 21, 1958, the son of Joe and Dawn (Shatto) Kioski.     Mark liked to visit the Mega Malls and Second-Hand stores. He collected MAD magazines and...

Terri Ann Tomasek

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

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

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 married the...