Obituaries

Sep 11, 2017

Suzanne Larae Bailey age 66, of Ithaca, MI, quietly passed away to eternal life Monday, September 11, 2017, at The Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI, surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, September 15, 2017, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Justin Daron officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held...

Sep 10, 2017

Joyce Barbara Peters age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John Jakus officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside...

Sep 10, 2017

Olive M. Heimburger age 94 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John Eich officiating.  Burial will take place at Fritz Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

Sep 4, 2017

Doris June Dahlke-Hyland age 73 of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  Interment will be held at...

Sep 1, 2017

Leland Duane “Lee” Skinner age 83 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017, at Yoder's Amish Sale doing what he enjoyed visiting all of his friends with his loyal side kick, his dog Patty.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 6,...

Aug 30, 2017

Edward Joseph Smith age 75 of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, September 4, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  A Private Family Burial will take place at St. Mary's...

Aug 30, 2017

Gary Joseph Baxter age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at his home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 2, 2017,  with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg and Deacon John Cremin officiating. All friends and family are welcome...

Aug 27, 2017

Jean Ellen Mayers, 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully at her home and took her first breath of Eternal Life on Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 10:30 A.M., with Pastor George Brinley officiating.  Burial will take place...

Aug 26, 2017

Jerry Lee Bird age 81 of Maple Rapids, MI passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Manistee, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex Township, MI....

Aug 24, 2017

Cora Lee Price age 86 of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held...

Aug 21, 2017

Rudolph Henry “Rudy” DeJaegher, age 83 of St. Johns, MI (formerly of Lansing, then Perrinton, MI) passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. at Riley Township Hall.

Rudolph was born in Lansing, MI on...

Aug 20, 2017

Russell Edwin Waters age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, at We Care Assisted Living Facility, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Judy Hazel officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

Aug 20, 2017

Stanley "Zeke" David Long, the youngest son of Perry "Pat" and Goldie Long's 11 children, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017. He will be missed and remembered by many.

Stan served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963. But Zeke's greatest impact on others was through his lifelong dedication to entertaining audiences small and...

Aug 19, 2017

Janet Sue Carlson age 41 of St. Johns, MI passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, in DuPage River County, IL.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 2 P.M.

Janet was born in Lansing, MI on January 28, 1976, the daughter of...

Aug 14, 2017

Rex Wilson Sparks "SPARKY" age 73, of St. Louis, MI passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. ...

Aug 5, 2017

Larry David Webster age 73 of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 10, 2017, with Mr. David Dunham officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery in Eureka, Michigan.  Visitation will be...

Aug 5, 2017

Donald Lee McCarrick Sr. age 78 of Beaverton, MI, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes- Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Aug 4, 2017

Allan Charles "Chip" Beard age 65 of South Bend, IN formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at Center for Hospice Care, South Bend, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place...

Aug 4, 2017

Ijinio S. Zamarripa age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Elwell,...

Aug 4, 2017

Minerva T. Exelby age 101 of St. Johns, MI passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, under the loving care of the Flower House and Grace Hospice in Nashville, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Eureka Christian Church Eureka, MI on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take...