Jared Michael Baublitz

     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 Monday, July 6, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. 
     He is survived by his mother Jennifer and Milan Wright of Panama City Beach, FL; his father Bradley and Sandy Baublitz of Breckenridge, MI; his brothers: Jacob Baublitz of Bay City, MI; Jaden Baublitz of Mt. Pleasant, MI; Zach and Christy Wright of Wheeler, MI; and Joshua and John Wright of Ridgewood, NJ; his sister Brittany Sharr of Uxbridge, MA; his grandmother Sharon and Don Sutton of Maryville, TX, his nieces and nephews: Emmett Sharr, Amy Wright, Everett Ray, Eiden Ray, and Emerson Ray; and his stepsister Shree and Joel Ray of St. Johns, MI. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jared was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Phyllis Baublitz, and his grandfather Tim Jacobs.
     Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.
     A full obituary will be forthcoming.