Obituaries
Marie Seraphine Thelen
August 10, 2025
Marie Seraphine Thelen, brought into this world on May 14, 1931, was the eldest daughter of Aloysius and Louise Platte. Growing up on her family’s mint farm, Marie often reminisced about the long summer days working with her parents and siblings—a time that taught her both the value of hard work and the joy of family. She enjoyed...
Barbara Ellen Daniels
August 10, 2025
Barbara Ellen Daniels, age 93, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial will take place...
Roy Wendell Peabody
August 8, 2025
Roy "Wendell" Peabody, age 94, of Blanchard, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan with his family at his side. In following Wendell's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Burial will take place at Pine River Cemetery, Blanchard, Michigan at a...
Sharon Kay Tessman
August 5, 2025
We honor the life of Sharon Matthews, who was known by many names; friend, "a precious beautiful sister", Aunt Sharon, beloved sister, Mom, grandma, nice grandma, great grandma, grandma *pumpkin* -- she referred to her many grandchildren as her wonderful "pumpkin patch". Her ferocious fight against cancer has ended. She is, at last, experiencing no pain and...
Catherine Sue Wang
August 3, 2025
Catherine Sue "Cathy" Wang, age 69, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, Michigan. A Celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at The Tipsy Cow, 145 East Main Street Elsie, MI, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba...
Verla Elizabeth Shaw
August 2, 2025
Verla Elizabeth Shaw, 98, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully at her winter home in Ellenton, Florida, on August 2, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday...
Roger Alan Mackie
August 2, 2025
Roger Alan Mackie, age 80, of St. Louis, MI passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Crestwood Village, Mt. Pleasant, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with Pastor John Eich officiating. Roger was born in Midland, Michigan on December 14,...
Clara Mae Cermak
August 2, 2025
Clara Mae Cermak,age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, 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 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at Ford...
Michael Randolph Tillotson
August 1, 2025
Michael Randolph "Mike" Tillotson, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, in Lansing, MI. The celebration of life will be held at DeVries Nature Conservancy on Sunday, August 31, 2025, commencing with words of remembrance at 3:00 P.M., and followed by refreshments and reflection until the...
Gregory Lee Geisenhaver
August 1, 2025
Gregory Lee Geisenhaver, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery,...
Grace Esther Goerge
August 1, 2025
Grace Esther Goerge, age 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most...
Ronnie Lee Powers
July 31, 2025
Ronnie Lee Powers, age 79, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. Per Ronnie's wishes he was cremated and his family will have a private family gathering. Ronnie was born in St. Johns, MI on January 13, 1946, the son of Harold Kenneth and Laura Loreta (Huss) Powers. He was a graduate of...
Judy Ann Miller
July 28, 2025
Judy Ann “Nammy” Miller, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Williamsville, New York, at the age of 77. Raised in Durand, Michigan and a long-time resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas, her warmth and love touched all who knew her. Born Judy Ann Brown on June 15, 1948, in Boonville, Arkansas,...
Avis Arlene Ginther
July 28, 2025
Avis Arlene (Andrews) Ginther, age 98 years, passed away peacefully at Legacy AFC in Ithaca, MI on Monday, July 28, 2025. She was the third of 11 children born to Paul and Beulah (Watkins) Andrews on the family farm in Pompeii, Michigan, March 8, 1927. On April 18, 1947, she married her high school sweetheart and love...
Ivan Lee Wardwell
July 28, 2025
Ivan Lee Wardwell, age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his daughters home. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, August 1, 2025, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of...
Brandon James Sharpe
July 27, 2025
Brandon James Sharpe, age 30, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025. Brandon was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 28, 1995, the son of Nickie Sue (Coffin) Esterline. Brandon enjoyed working on anything he could make "go fast". He loved adrenaline and could always be found tinkering on cars & motorcycles. He will be...
Thomas William Kamp
July 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas William Kamp October 14, 1954 – July 24, 2025 Thomas William Kamp, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 14, 1954, to Ed James Kamp and Kathleen Cecelia Kamp (Spedowski), Tom lived a life marked by strength,...
Joyce Mae Carpenter
July 24, 2025
Joyce Mae Carpenter, age 89, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. Per Joyce's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI at a later date. Joyce was born in Hamilton Township, MI...
James Alan Kramer
July 22, 2025
James Alan Kramer, age 69, of Machesney Park, IL, formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will...
Elsie Althea Smith
July 21, 2025
A life well lived. Elsie Althea Smith, age 96 of St Johns Michigan passed away peacefully at Grace Haven Assisted living on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on May 2, 1929, to R. Gordon and Caroline (Popovich) Stephens. Althea retired from General Telephone Company after 44 years of service that began at the age of 16. Following...
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