Obituaries

July 17, 2019

Olga Bernadette Schlarf, 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Cheryl Davis officiating. Burial will take place at Beechler Cemetery, Newark Township, MI....

July 14, 2019

September 27, 1939- July 14, 2019

Janice “Jan” Moomey, 79, of Saint Louis, Michigan passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Jan was born September 27, 1939 in Curtis, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Wyona (Church) Handy. She married Larry Moomey on February 28 of 1958 and...

July 13, 2019

Nancy Barbara Decker, age 84, of North Star, MI, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, with Pastor Lon Cook officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

June 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...

June 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,...

June 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...

June 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....

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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....