Obituaries

Jul 12, 2019

On July 12, 2019, Keegan Keyes passed away, donating his life giving organs through Gift of Life Michigan.

Keegan was born January 2, 1990, in Alma, the son of Gary Keyes and Rachelle Holmes.  He loved his family and spending time with his children and friends.

Keegan is survived by his fiancé, Jade Allen; Josie...

Jul 7, 2019

Kathleen Jean Francis of Alma, Michigan, passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 7, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center Gratiot in Alma at the age of 64 years.  Kathy suffered a massive stroke on May 2, 2019.  Her death was due to complications related to the stroke. Kathy’s parents, James Robert Whitman and Shirley Jean Root Whitman of Ithaca welcomed her...

Jul 7, 2019

Joan Frances Savoie 92, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo, MI. Visitation will...

Jul 6, 2019

Alice Iola Patterson, 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel, with Pastor Joy Smith officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery in Ithaca, Michigan.  Visitation will be held...

Jul 5, 2019

Edward W. Dinstbier, age 96 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot...

Jul 1, 2019

Robyn Danielle (Forfar) Lemcool, 25, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Rochester Hills, MI on October 23, 1993, the daughter of James Douglas Forfar and Dora (Brumfield) White, Robyn was the baby of the family and brought such joy to all who encountered her.  She...

Jul 1, 2019

Jane Marie (Perrigo) Mizer age 92, of Breckenridge, MI went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and her husband Roy on July 1, 2019, while at home with her children by her side.

Visitation will be at the St. Louis Church of Christ in St. Louis, MI on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00...

Jun 30, 2019

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Paksi age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and the family will host a fish fry in honor of Jerry at their home on Sunday, July 14, 2019 starting at 2:00 P.M.  Jerry had planned the fish fry for his...

Jun 29, 2019

Bruce Edward Woodbury, age 83 of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery.

Bruce was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on July 3,...

Jun 28, 2019

Minnie Evangeline Stone, age 95, of Brohman, MI, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at Grand Oaks Nursing Center, Baldwin, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Terry Hansen of Dayton Center Wesleyan Church officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Jun 28, 2019

John Joseph Smith age 60, of Portland, MI, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Chaplain Daryl Amrozowicz officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 2-8 P.M....

Jun 26, 2019

William Vincent “Bill” Csapos, 68, of Owosso, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Memorial Healthcare.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with  Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from...

Jun 25, 2019

Janice Louise Nicewander, age 82 of Ithaca, passed away June 25, 2019 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant.

Janice grew up in Forest Hill and attended the Brady Country School. She graduated from Alma High School with the Class of 1954. Janice worked for many years at Wolverine World Wide in Ithaca.

Janice loved...

Jun 25, 2019

Waneta Ann (Frisbie) Byrnes, age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her children on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. and Friday, June 28, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.  Funeral...

Jun 25, 2019

Andrew F. Luttig died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 90.  He was born December 11, 1928 in Fowler, MI to Leo and Catherine (Goodman) Luttig.

He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Andy retired from "The Olds" after 36 years of service.  Andy married Margie (Cook) on June 13, 1953.  They...

Jun 25, 2019

Jack Gene Croad age 87 of Fulton Twp, MI passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday...

Jun 25, 2019

Margaret Ann Hart, 87, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at StoryPoint of Grand Ledge.

A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI....

Jun 24, 2019

Marion Myron Walker, age 78 of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Oregon Township Cemetery, Lapeer. MI with graveside...

Jun 22, 2019

Joyce Lorraine Doll, age 84, of Brooklyn, MI formerly of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home, Jackson, MI surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating....

Jun 20, 2019

Daniel Reed Leonard, 56, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 2:30 P.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Pleasant Ridge...