Obituaries
Effie Joyce Keck
August 27, 2025
Effie Joyce Keck, age 98, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, with Pastor JD Paik officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29,...
Steven Charles Jakus, Sr.
August 27, 2025
Steven Charles Jakus, Sr., age 81, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away at his home, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with his family by his side. A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Steve was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 7,...
Donald Calahan Monroe
August 26, 2025
Donald Calahan Monroe, age 77 of Alma, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Masonic Pathaways, Alma, MI. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Donald was born in St. Louis, MO, on July 6, 1948. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. Online...
Arlene Alice Sumner
August 25, 2025
Arlene Alice "Art" Sumner, age 101, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at her daughters home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Ryan Church, Merrill, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Sunil Kumar Pallela presiding. Burial will take place at Jasper Township...
Nancy Lee Jorae
August 25, 2025
Nancy Lee Jorae, age 86, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025. Private Family Services have taken place with burial at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Nancy was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 29, 1938, the daughter of Stuart Arthur and Beatrice Elizabeth (Welhusen) Holley. On September 10, 1955, Nancy married Joseph...
Royce Deland Aldrich
August 24, 2025
Royce Deland Aldrich, age 100, of Wheeler, MI, entered into his eternal rest on August 24, 2025. A devoted father, cherished grandpa, and great-grandpa, his century-long life was marked by a strong work ethic, quiet faith, kindness, and unwavering love for his family. He was born April 10, 1925 in Lafayette Township, where he learned the value...
Edward Russell Pope
August 23, 2025
Edward Russell "Russ" Pope, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating with military honors being offered. Russ was born in St. Johns,...
Steven Edward Glinis
August 22, 2025
Steven Edward Glinis, age 70, of St. Louis, MI, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2025, at home. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jut Daron and Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Visitation will...
Glenna Rae Miller
August 22, 2025
Glenna Rae Miller, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Johns Seventh-day Adventist Church 1400 S. Oakland Street, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Glenna was born in Sisseton,...
Sharon K. Lawrence
August 22, 2025
Sharon K. Lawrence, age 85, of Cadillac, MI, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her family at home. Per Sharon’s wishes, private family services have been held. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid. MI. Sharon was born in Ovid, MI, on Friday, November 10, 1939,...
Marilyn Myrtle Goodwin
August 21, 2025
Marilyn Myrtle Davis Goodwin, age 85, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home. A Private Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Twp., Michigan Marilyn was born in Emerson Twp., Michigan on January...
Lena May Dennis
August 20, 2025
Lena May Dennis, age 90, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Lena's wish was to be cremated and there will be no services held. Lena was born in Prescott, Michigan on May 31, 1935, the daughter of John Joseph and Lyda (Tester) Stone. She attended Atherton Schools. Lena enjoyed quilt making, gardening,...
Sylvia Raye Bajena
August 19, 2025
Sylvia Raye "Puppy" Bajena, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with...
Larry Micko Davis
August 19, 2025
Larry Micko Davis, age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. until the time...
Martha Elaine "Marty" "Mugs" Coates
August 17, 2025
Martha Elaine "Marty" "Mugs" Coates, age 80, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025, with Pastor JD Paik officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...
Dr. Edward Lewis
August 16, 2025
Dr. Edward Lewis was born in Guyana, South America. He was the second youngest of nine siblings all growing up in a humble and supportive community. His mother’s love and value of education encouraged him to pursue his dreams to become a doctor. Just a couple years after his father’s death, at the age of 15, with courage...
Patricia Joan Conkle
August 15, 2025
Patricia Joan Conkle, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will follow at Most Holy...
Sharon Faye Bovee
August 13, 2025
Sharon Faye (Walkington) Bovee, 83 of Ithaca, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Sharon lived a vibrant life. She was a lifelong farm girl/farm wife. She and her sister Barbara (Walkington) Prikasky were raised on their family farm, with their parents Leo and Letha Walkington. They were expected to work alongside their father...
Mary Ann Mizer
August 12, 2025
Mary Ann Mizer, age 94, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. In following Mary Ann's wishes, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan. Mary Ann was born in Standish, Michigan on January 11,...
David Ray Daye, Jr.
August 11, 2025
David Ray Daye, Jr., age 46, of El Paso, Texas, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, in St. Louis, Michigan.
A cremation has taken place and no local services are planned at this time.
David was born in Alma, Michigan on July 26, 1979, the son of David Ray and Susan Lorraine (Miller) Daye. He graduated...
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