Obituaries
Doris Elaine VanDeusen
December 26, 2025
Doris Elaine VanDeusen, age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.
There will be no services held at this time.
Doris was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 6, 1943, the daughter of Edwin and Theda (McCullough) Rademacher. She was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns. She...
Jeffrey Joe Baxter
December 26, 2025
Jeffrey Joe "Cuffy" Baxter, age 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Alma Community Church, Alma, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with Pastor Aaron Mora officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held...
Fay Schmitz
December 24, 2025
Fay Schmitz, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at The Maples of St. Johns. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock and Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding. Burial will take...
Michael George Asher
December 21, 2025
Michael George Asher, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Elsie, MI, on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 P.M. Mike was born in Pontiac, Michigan...
Marvin William Robinson
December 20, 2025
Marvin William Robinson, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Marvin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at St. Louis Holiness Church, St. Louis, MI, with Pastor Bryon Fling and Pastor Steve Hale officiating. Marvin was born in Cairo, Georgia, on...
Joel Blaine Dilday
December 20, 2025
Joel Blaine Dilday, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held for on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Heritage Baptist Church - 1380 E Round Lake Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820. A luncheon will follow...
Todd Leroy Winans
December 20, 2025
Todd Leroy Winans, age 61, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan. Private Services will be held, with burial at Ford Cemetery in Elba Township. Todd was born on January 24, 1964, in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Harry Ralph and Betty Ann (Hunnicutt) Winans. He...
Dorothy Esther Baley
December 19, 2025
Dorothy Esther Baley, age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...
Diane Marie Ballinger
December 19, 2025
Diane Marie Ballinger, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Ashley Care Center in Ashley, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at...
Helen Louise Bennett
December 17, 2025
Helen Louise Bennett, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December...
Thomas Lawrence Brady
December 16, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Lawrence Brady, (May 28, 1959 - December 16, 2025) age 66, left this earth to be with loved ones before him, his sister Jane Mitchell and his son Daniel Gerow after a short illness. Cremation will take place and the family will hold a private service together. Tom was born in St. Clair County, MI...
Brad Thomas Ester
December 16, 2025
Brad Thomas Ester, 60, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Per Brad's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Brad was born in Alma, Michigan on March 12, 1965, to Frank Eugene and Evelyn Ruth (Northrup) Ester. He graduated from Ithaca High School, with...
Duane D. Kelley
December 14, 2025
Duane D. Kelley, age 74, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home with his wife by his side. Per his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. Duane was born in Alma, Michigan on September 7, 1951, the son of Ernest "Bud" and Bertha Marie (Butcher) Kelley. Duane...
Dorothy Ann Ackels
December 13, 2025
Dorothy Ann Ackels, age 86, of Elsie, MI passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Private Services will be held. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes,...
Darrel Lee Curtis
December 11, 2025
Darrel Lee Curtis, age 90, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with Joshua Ortiz officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held on...
Florian Michael Mikulka
December 11, 2025
Florian Michael "Mike” Mikulka, age 80, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at The Maples of St. Johns, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held...
Thomas Joseph Trgina
December 10, 2025
Thomas Joseph "Tarvey" Trgina, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from...
Carol Sue Gibbons
December 10, 2025
Carol Sue Gibbons, age 80, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Per Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Carol was born in St. Johns, MI, on May 19, 1945, the daughter RG and Bertha (Yoemans) Devereaux. She graduated from Fowler High...
Carol Ann Garlock
December 9, 2025
Carol Garlock, lifelong resident of Ovid, passed away at the age of 79 on December 9, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Andy Goodrich officiating. Burial will take place...
Shirley Ann Birdsley
December 9, 2025
Shirley Ann Birdsley, age 90, formerly of Columbus, Georgia and St. Johns, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Locust Grove, Georgia. Shirley was born on August 19, 1935, in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Earl Edward and Beryl Lucretia (Pilmore) Birdsley. Shirley graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with the Class...
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