Obituaries
Rhett Lee Blemaster
November 23, 2025
Rhett Lee Blemaster, age 26, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church – Christ Campus, 122 South Pennyslvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48912, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Rhett was born in St. Johns, MI, on August 3, 1999, the...
Robin Ann Wilber
January 7, 2026
Robin Ann Wilber, age 68, of Owosso, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Robin was born in Owosso, Michigan on February 18, 1957, the daughter of Robert Jack and Doris Louise (Mau) Luckhurst. She was a graduate of...
Diane Marie Harger
January 5, 2026
Diane Marie Harger, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, January 16, 2026, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township...
Ann Maureen Ferden
January 5, 2026
Ann Maureen Ferden, age 76, of DeWitt, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026, at The Woodlands of DeWitt. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, Owosso, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, Michigan. Visitation will be...
Rose Marie Capen
January 4, 2026
Rose Marie Capen, age 83, of St. Louis, MI formerly of North Star, MI, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, January 9, 2026. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North...
Arland Jean Hull
January 3, 2026
Arland Jean “Dollie” Hull, age 97, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Masonic Pathways, Alma with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:30 A.M on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January...
Kay Elizabeth Peasley
January 3, 2026
Kay Elizabeth Peasley, age 91, of Vestaburg, Michigan, went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, Michigan. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Kay was born on May 2, 1934, the daughter of George and Dessa (Andrews) Heinrich. She graduated from...
William D. Chapko, Jr.
January 2, 2026
William Donald Chapko, Jr., age 87, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Andrzej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI....
Valerie Jo Buckner
December 31, 2025
Valerie Jo Buckner, age 70, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. Valerie was born in Mesick, MI on May 27, 1955, the daughter of D. Royce and Irene (Jones) Spoor. She was a graduate of Mesick High School. Val enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed...
Jack Eugene Kidder
December 31, 2025
Jack Eugene Kidder, age 94, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Lowe Cemetery, Essex Twp., MI at a later date. Jack was born in Maple...
Marshall D. Loudenslager
December 30, 2025
Marshall D. Loudenslager, age 65, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home. Per Marshall’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, New Haven Twp., MI, in the spring. Brittany will also be hosting a luncheon in his honor at a later date. Marshall...
Sharon Joan Altvater
December 30, 2025
Sharon Joan Altvater, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 9, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...
Elizabeth Doralee Huss
December 29, 2025
Elizabeth "Dora" Doralee Huss, age 64, of North Star, MI, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathryn Strouse officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star Twp., MI....
Janice Elaine Roy
December 28, 2025
Janice Elaine Roy, 82, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow-Clinton, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Middlebury Twp., MI. Visitation will...
Billie Lee Walker
December 27, 2025
Billie Lee Walker, age 81, of Midland, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Hayes Road Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....
Everett Lee Wickwire
December 27, 2025
Everett Lee Wickwire, age 85, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 5, 2026, with Bishop Jack Benac and Pastor Leslie Benac officiating. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St....
Wilma Jean Ferrall
December 27, 2025
Wilma Jean Ferrall, age 90, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 2, 2026, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI....
Jody Lee LaLonde
December 27, 2025
Jody Lee LaLonde, age 50, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church, 1250 E. Washington Road, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with Pastor Scott Nemeth officiating. Jody was born in Carson City, Michigan on...
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...



