Dennis Dean Page

     Dennis Dean "Denny" Page, age 88, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.

     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, from 2-5 PM on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with a dinner following. Funeral Services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Shepherd, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 15, 2025, with Deacon Todd Lovass officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery at a later date.

     Dennis was born in Shepherd, Michigan on October 31, 1937, the son of Joseph and Velma (Dunn) Murphy. After his mother's death he was adopted and raised by Harold J. and Leta A. (Dunn) Page. He lived his entire life in the Ithaca area. On June 14, 1958, Dennis married Susie Lorraine Nicewander in Greenbush Township, MI. They were blessed with sixty-one years of marriage prior to her passing on July 17, 2019.

     Denny loved spending time with his family in the outdoors, and at the farm. He always raised a large garden to share with family and friends and was an avid animal lover. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and spending time at the races.

     Denny is survived by four sons: Alfred (Dayna) Page, Mark (Cheryl) Page, Mike (Deb) Page, and Dennis (Maria) Page; 10 grandchildren: Matt (Tonya) Page, Tara (Paul Gray) Page, James (Kelli) Thompson, Stacey Wenzel, Jason (Kristen) Page, Jennifer (Jadd McVeigh) Godfrey, Jeremy (Mary Marks) Page, Jessica (Jonathan) Page Fenner, Rachelle (Sean) Page Lewis, and Joshua (Erika) Page; 27 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, his sister Diana (Fred) Grasley, his brother Ron (Carol) Page and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his birth parents, adopted parents, his wife Susie, and siblings: Bill, Bob, Bonnie, and Betty.

     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.