Obituaries

March 28, 2020

Marion Weaver, age 87, of Ithaca, died Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis.

Marion was born in Ithaca on December 27, 1932, the daughter of Harley and Norma (Winslow) Inbody.  She married Harold Weaver on December 24, 1949.  He preceded her in death on July 5, 2008.  Together they...

March 28, 2020

Carolyn Kay Peters, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

Due to the current health concerns, a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Middleton, MI.

Carolyn was born in Lansing, Michigan on November...

March 28, 2020

Roy Peter Smith, 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Lansing, MI.

Due to the current health concerns, a private family graveside service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, with Fr. Dennis Howard officiating. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Roy was born in...

March 28, 2020

Cleo Evelyn Williams, 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Owosso, Michigan. A Graveside Service will be held at Fairfield Township Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. There will be a memorial service announced at a later date. Cleo was born in Brant,...

March 26, 2020

Wayne Olney McCausey, age 78, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral...

March 25, 2020

Fred B. Shaull, age 89, of North Star, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Fred was born in North Star, MI on August 28, 1930, the son of Hal and Elva (Simmons) Shaull.  Fred married his high school sweetheart, Billie McCormick.

Fred owned and operated...

March 25, 2020

William E. Freel, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home.

Due to current circumstances a Memorial Service will be held by the family at a later date.

William was born in Tawas, MI on April 25, 1940, to Norton and Faye (Vance) Freel.  William married Kathleen J....

March 23, 2020

Ovid,MI- Kaylynn L. Huguelet, 34 passed away unexpectedly, March 23, 2020, at her home. She was born September 5, 1985 in Alma, Mi. Daughter of Monikca Huguelet.

Kaylynn took pride in and loved working for the carnival since the young age of 14 years old. She currently enjoyed her job as a bartender at the Farmers Home...

March 23, 2020

David Gingerich, a devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away March 23, 2020.

David was born April 20, 1949 in Omer, MI to Melvin and Susanne. He graduated from Arenac High School with the class of 1967. David served in the Army from 1968 to 1970. He served in combat during the Vietnam war; participating in signal...

March 23, 2020

Mary Lou Toth, 78, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Due to the current events a Private Graveside Service will be held at Mary Knoll Catholic Cemetery, Carson City MI, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

Mary was born in Holt, MI on January 10, 1942,...

March 22, 2020

Adam Lee Klein, age 20, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.

A Private Family Service will be held. Visitation open to family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI. At this time, due to the current circumstances, we are required to...

March 22, 2020

Cheryl Elaine (Stoner) Elliott, age 63, passed away surrounded by family on March 22, 2020.

A small private service was held with close family, followed by a private burial at Woodmere Cemetery in Standish MI.  A Public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Cheryl loved being a mother. She cherished her family and...

March 21, 2020

Gary Lee Smith, 67, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on October 11, 1952, in Carson City, Michigan, the son of the late Frederick Joseph Smith and the late Flossie Marie (Elliott) Smith.  Gary married his high school sweetheart Kendra Karolle on June 11,...

March 21, 2020

Felix S. Ramirez, age 85, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Due to current circumstances a Private Funeral Service will be held. A Graveside Service will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 3:15 P.M.

Felix was born in...

March 20, 2020

Nancy Ann Hufnagel, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Due to the current circumstances a private family Funeral Service will be held. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and announced as soon as the information is available. Burial will take place...

March 19, 2020

Leora M. "Lee" Kaiser, age 91, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Burcham Hills, East Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a private service with immediate family will be held.

Leora was born in Rapids City, MI on August 2, 1928, the daughter of George W. and Gladys G....

March 18, 2020

Rosemary Rowe, 91, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Graveside Services will be on at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 2520 West Willow Street, Lansing, MI 48917, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.

Rosemary was born in Iron Mountain, MI on December 5, 1928, she...

March 18, 2020

Imogene May Beck, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Addington Place, DeWitt, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka,...

March 17, 2020

Roger Lynn Huyck, age 73, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home.

In light of current events, a private family service will take place. A public memorial service and luncheon will be held at a later date and will be announced when determined at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI. Burial will...

March 16, 2020

Robert “Bob” Crist, age 72, of Ithaca passed away March 16, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bob was born September 26, 1947 to Robert Lewis and Virginia Elaine (VanWagoner) Crist in Jackson, Michigan. He was a graduate of Western High School in Parma, Michigan. Following high school, Bob enrolled at Central Michigan University, graduating...