Obituaries

Mar 2, 2018

Marilyn Gean Alderete age 70, of Ithaca, MI passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

According to Marilyn's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will take place at a later date.

Marilyn was born in Alma, MI on June 27, 1947 the daughter of...

Mar 2, 2018

Robyn Lee Spencer age 70 of Bancroft, MI, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 10500 W. Grand Blanc Road, Gaines Township, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 with Pastor Louis Canaday officiating.

Robyn was born in Basin,...

Feb 25, 2018

Patricia Elaine "Pat" Lassen age 83, of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, 2018 from 2-8 p.m. with...

Feb 25, 2018

Caroline Joyce "Carrie" Lamey age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Joe Pendleton officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the...

Feb 23, 2018

James Michael “Jim” Hurst age 82 of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 26, 2018, with Fr. Thai Nguyen officiating. Burial will take place at...

Feb 23, 2018

Cindy Kay Rennells age 55 of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor George Showers officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from...

Feb 19, 2018

Christopher Charles Battley age 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI surrounded by his family.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23,...

Feb 19, 2018

Ronald Keith Barnhill age 71 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., with Pastor Mike Geiger officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday prior to the service from 2:00-5:00 P.M....

Feb 18, 2018

Norman John Goerge age 93, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

Feb 18, 2018

Marilyn Hazel (Winsor) Gallagher age 83 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jerry Kissling and Pastor David Winsor officiating.  Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, MI. Visitation...

Feb 17, 2018

Richard Russell "Dick" Andrews age 78 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10-11 A.M. prior to...

Feb 16, 2018

Linda Lucille Turner age 70, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

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

Linda was born in Great Bend, Kansas on October 11, 1947, the daughter of Bill and Juanita (Holloway) Childs....

Feb 15, 2018

Mina Alvera Ade age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rob Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

Feb 11, 2018

Doris V. Gregor age 83, of Elsie, MI, went to be with her Lord Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor David Ward officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery,...

Feb 10, 2018

Beatrice Bernette Story, age 88, of Saginaw, passed away February 10, 2018 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center of Saginaw.

According to Bernette's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Bernette was born in Merrill, MI, on January 3, 1930, the youngest of 5 daughters of Perl and Catherine (McCormick)...

Feb 10, 2018

Fern Irene Schmid age 81, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Straight officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00A.M.-2:00 P.M. prior to the service...

Feb 10, 2018

Richard Francis "Rick" Gorch age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating.  A Memorial Visitation will be held...

Feb 4, 2018

Donald C. "Donnie" Rice age 80, of Maple Rapids, MI passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Visitation will be for one...

Feb 1, 2018

George E. Dush age 84 of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Jan 29, 2018

Dorothy Evelyn Smith age 101, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor George Showers, Pastor John Hagerman, and Pastor Mike DeVuyst officiating. Burial will take place...