Obituaries

January 15, 2020

Dr. Eugene M. "Gene" Nikkari, age 92, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at The Brook of Big Rapids, Big Rapids, MI.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI. on Friday, January 24, 2020, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.  A Mass...

January 15, 2020

Richard Morton "Dick" Rodgers, age 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., with his son Rev. Fr. Mathias Thelen officiating.  Burial will take place...

January 14, 2020

Donald Frederick Casaday, age 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date.

Donald was born in Lansing, MI on May 15, 1940, the son of Harry Thomas and Alleen Marie (Shirey) Casaday....

January 14, 2020

Harry William Sitts, age 86, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - 117 N. East St., St. Louis, MI, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. with Benjamen Evers officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside...

January 14, 2020

Sharon Lynn MacLaren, age 81, of Alma, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Laurels of Carson City.

Cremation has taken place and a burial will be held at a later date in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.

Sharon was born in Blissfield, MI on July 13, 1938, the daughter of Melvin and...

January 14, 2020

Sally Elaine Perry, age 66, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns,...

January 13, 2020

Donna Lea Hipolite, age 80, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Monday, January 13, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Private Graveside Service was held at Pine Grove Cemetery with Pastor E. J. Wolf officiating.

Donna was born in Ithaca, MI on June 12, 1939, the daughter of...

January 11, 2020

Owen Neal Baese, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2020 in Maple Rapids, Michigan.  Owen was born October 7, 1938 in Elsie, Michigan.  He was one of twelve children born to Onas and Thelma Baese.  A memorial will take place at a later date.  Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, Michigan....

January 10, 2020

Ronwick B. Smith, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Warwick Living Center of Alma.

In following Ronwick's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be held at a later date.

Ronwick was born in Alma, Michigan on March 3, 1934, the son of Harlo...

January 9, 2020

Jeanette Fern (Faiver) Hatta went to the Lord, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the beautiful age of 98.  She was born September 17, 1921 in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Clyde and Flossie (Palmer) Faiver.  She was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School, married Michael Hatta December 27, 1939 and had two daughters.  Jeanette was a...

January 7, 2020

James Kelly Hodges, age 78, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Woodland Hospice, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M....

January 7, 2020

Ronald Fred Raysby, 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Instead, Ron requested that everyone remember "the good times and if you shed a tear, it's of happiness because I'm home now."...

January 6, 2020

Josephine Sheldon, age 86, of Owosso, MI, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Ovid, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Dickenson and Pastor Robert Metevia officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  Visitation will...

January 5, 2020

B. Joanne Sullivan, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Hazel Findley Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be announced.

Joanne was born in Wenatchee, Washington on April 1, 1947, the daughter of Jack Gibson and Thelma Joyce (Butler) Webster....

January 4, 2020

Autumn Sky "Audi" Mendoza, age 21, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Karl Smart officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 10:00...

January 4, 2020

Verena Mae Howell, age 92, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living.

In following Verena's wishes there will be no services and burial will be at Payne Cemetery.

Verena was born in Newfield Township, MI on August 5, 1927, the second oldest of the eight children of Jesse...

January 3, 2020

Randal Duane "Randy" Routheaux, age 57, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Friday, January 3, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

January 1, 2020

Paul Wayne Oiler age 55, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his home.

Paul was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on May 16, 1964, the son of John and Martha (McDaniel) Oiler.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

December 30, 2019

Howard Ringle, age 89 of Ithaca, passed away December 30, 2019 at home with his family.

Howard was born December 19, 1930 to Ernest and Gladys (Simpson) Ringle in Ithaca. He married Irma Jean Duffy September 24, 1949 and enjoyed 60 years together until she preceded him in death February 18, 2010.

Howard worked at...

December 26, 2019

Melanie Grace Wetzel, age 7, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Community Baptist Church, Alma, MI, on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 4:00-8:00...