Obituaries

Apr 2, 2018

Clyde Webster Allen, age 75, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home.

There will be no services held at this time.

Clyde was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1942, the son of Clyde and Marion (Scott) Allen.  Clyde was the husband of Joanne (Erickson) Allen and resided most...

Apr 1, 2018

Julie Lynne Lewis age 55, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her home.

Julie was born in St. Johns, MI on November 15, 1962, the daughter of Roy and Irene (Motz) Armbrustmacher.  She resided most of her life in Texas and Michigan.

Julie enjoyed crochet and cooking, loved horses, her...

Mar 29, 2018

Genevieve M. Martin age 88 of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Mark Simmon officiating.  Visiting will be held on...

Mar 29, 2018

Patricia Ann Paksi age 73 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will...

Mar 27, 2018

Alberta Rae Grover age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at MediLodge of Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM, with Pastor George Showers officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...

Mar 25, 2018

Brian Joseph Courter age 51, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Sparrow Health Systems Lansing, MI.

According to Brian's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Brian was born in Oak Park, IL on August 10, 1966 the son of Joseph and Diana (Kristin) Courter.  He graduated...

Mar 22, 2018

David Oldfield “Dave” Lindsay age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from...

Mar 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew Jon Skriba announces his unexpected passing from complications of diabetes on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the age of 39.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5-8 P.M. with a Rosary being prayed at 7:00 P.M....

Mar 19, 2018

Sheryl Marie "Sherry" Huss age 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the United Church of Ovid on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI....

Mar 13, 2018

Joyce Joann VanSickle, 89 of Perrinton, MI passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Gosselin of Mount Hope Church - Hubbardston officiating. Burial will take place at Sowle...

Mar 13, 2018

Barbara Dianne Jones age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery Bay City, MI. ...

Mar 11, 2018

Khloe Kristine Fischer was stillborn at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso, Michigan on March 11, 2018, to Kerry and Kimberly (Sanford) Fischer of Laingsburg, Michigan.  Though she never spent any time with us, she touched many of our lives.  Survivors include her parents, brother: Keagan, sister: Karmyn, grandparents: Nyleta and Walter Sanford, Angela Fischer and Michael Shane Faketty, great-grandparents:...

Mar 11, 2018

Rita Ann Hoover age 56, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. Following the Visitation there will be a Memorial Party...

Mar 9, 2018

Warren Ned Davis Sr., age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2:00...

Mar 7, 2018

Sherry Ruth Beck age 71, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her home after a short illness.

At Sherry's request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Sherry was born in Carson City, MI on December 10, 1946 the daughter of Evan and Ruth (Grubaugh) Jones.  She...

Mar 6, 2018

Karen Kay (Carey) Doan age 60, of Wheeler, MI passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Wally Hostetter officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from...

Mar 5, 2018

Josie Goldman age 90, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation will be...

Mar 4, 2018

Nancy Jane Smolka age 84, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine...

Mar 4, 2018

William Lee “Bill” Schmid age 57 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.

A Time of Sharing will be held at the Perrinton Community Center, Perrinton, MI on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 1-4 pm.  Please bring a dish to pass.  Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Union Home...

Mar 3, 2018

Leola G. Brady, age 91, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Hartville, Ohio. Leola was born June 14, 1926 to George & Letha (Moore) Kiteley of Carland, MI. She married Warren J. Brady on October 16, 1944. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield Township, Elsie, MI, and a winter resident of Zephyrhills, FL.