Obituaries

John James Houska

John James Houska

Jul 13, 2024

      John James Houska, age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...

Shirley Darlene (Lockwood) Baese

Shirley Darlene (Lockwood) Baese

Feb 28, 2024

     Shirley Darlene Baese, age 95, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Fenton, MI. She was a resident of Grandpas' Assisted Living House.       A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Elsie, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Burial has taken place...

Richard Paul Loveless

Richard Paul Loveless

Apr 7, 2024

     

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”|Philippians 4:13

      Richard “Rick, Rich” Paul Loveless, age 61, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.      He graduated from Spring Arbor University with his bachelor’s degree in business. Rich loved to point out to his children that he graduated with his Summa Cum Laude. He...

Dolores "Doff" Rimmel

Dolores "Doff" Rimmel

Jul 24, 2024

     Dolores "Doff" Maxine Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by her family at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 29, 2024, with Pastor Robby Lewis and John Christensen officiating. Burial will...

Daniel Willard Wells, Jr.

Daniel Willard Wells, Jr.

Jul 24, 2024

     Daniel "Dan" Willard Wells Jr., born on February 15th, 1948, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2024.     He is survived by his children: Johnathan (Christina) Mattimore, Connie (John) Winn, Carmen (Tracy) Haubenstricker, Cynthia (James) Bell, Daniel (Kelly) Mattimore, Dennis (Bobbi) Wells, and Cody (Michelle) Wells. Dan is also survived by his brother John Wells, his sister Beuhla...

Thomas Daniel Johns

Thomas Daniel Johns

Jul 24, 2024

      Thomas Daniel "TJ" Johns, age 62, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home.      A Memorial Service will be held at Community of Christ Church, 4860 North State Road, Alma, MI 48801, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor William Persall officiating.     Thomas was born in Rockledge, FL...

Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak

Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak

Jul 23, 2024

     Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak, age 47, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A...

Alan Burton Carmany

Alan Burton Carmany

Jul 22, 2024

      Alan Burton Carmany, age 74, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Per Alan's request, cremation will take place and there will be no services.     Alan was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 25, 1949, the son of Maurice G. and Freida (Lujiens) Carmany. He graduated from...

Harold Elmer Hinton

Harold Elmer Hinton

Jul 19, 2024

      Harold Elmer Hinton, age 91, of Middleton, MI passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home.     A Private Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Newark Township, MI.     Harold was born in North Shade Twp., MI on January 22, 1933, the son of Clarence Lee and Bernice Belle (Jason) Hinton. He graduated from...

Helen Eileen Schaefer

Helen Eileen Schaefer

Jul 18, 2024

      Helen Eileen (DuBois) Schaefer entered her heavenly home on July 18, 2024, with her five daughters and two of her granddaughters by her side.    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding and Rev. Fr. Noah...

Scott Craig Parmelee

Scott Craig Parmelee

Jul 16, 2024

     Scott Craig Parmelee, age 66, of Pompeii, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.     At Scott's request, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Scott was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 15, 1958, the son of Oren Charles and...

Mike James Fesko

Mike James Fesko

Jul 16, 2024

    Mike James Fesko, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...

Ila Berdine Snyder

Ila Berdine Snyder

Jul 14, 2024

     Ila Berdine Snyder, age 98, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her daughter's home in Alma, MI.     A Memorial Gathering will be held at the St. Louis Moose Lodge #1566, 811 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI., on Friday, August 23, 2024, Burial will take place at Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, MI at...

David Michael Beno

David Michael Beno

Jul 12, 2024

     David Michael "Dave" Beno, age 67, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2024 with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday,...

Connie Marie Weller

Connie Marie Weller

Jul 12, 2024

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Connie Marie (First) Weller, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born in Alma, MI, on July 26, 1947, to John and Loretta First (McWilliams), Connie was a beacon of love and joy to all who knew her. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones,...

Bonna Lee Cooper

Bonna Lee Cooper

Jul 11, 2024

     Bonna Lee "Bonnie" Cooper, age 96, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.     Funeral Services will be held at Redeemer United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with Pastor Rod Kalajainen and Pastor Dick Riley officiating. Burial will...

Susan Kay Helt

Susan Kay Helt

Jul 11, 2024

      Susan Kay Helt, age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 15, 2024, with Pastor JD Paik officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14,...

Monica Lynn Sutton

Monica Lynn Sutton

Jul 10, 2024

     Monica Lynn Sutton, age 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.      Cremation has taken place and a time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 5-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI. A Time of Sharing will be...

Duane Richard Sleight

Duane Richard Sleight

Jul 7, 2024

      Duane Richard Sleight, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at home with his family by his side.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will...

Dorothy Joanne Galehouse

Dorothy Joanne Galehouse

Jul 6, 2024

     Dorothy Joanne Galehouse, age 90, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will...

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