Obituaries
Valerie Sue Gillespie
Oct 9, 2024
Valerie Sue "Val" Gillespie, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. Burial will take...
James L. Greene
Oct 8, 2024
James L. Greene, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at the Carland Global Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 1:00 P.M with Pastor Loretta Smith officiating. A Luncheon will follow the services. Burial will take place at...
Max Alden Loudenbeck
Oct 7, 2024
Max Alden Loudenbeck, age 99, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Eureka Christian Church, Eureka, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until...
Charles Lee Oatten
Oct 4, 2024
Charles Lee “Chuck” Oatten age 65 from St. Louis, Michigan passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at My-Michigan, Alma, MI. Chuck was born on May 13, 1959, to Robert Lyle and Shirley Jean (Engelhardt) Oatten in Saginaw, Michigan. Chuck was a 1977 graduate of Swan Valley High School where he excelled in football and...
Marcia Grace Goerge
Oct 3, 2024
Marcia G. Goerge
Marcia Grace Goerge, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, age 90, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock...
Bruce Elmer Nentwig
Oct 3, 2024
Bruce Elmer Nentwig, age 62, of Elwell, MI, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Bruce was born in Galt, Ontario, Canada on August 25, 1962, the son of Elmer Carl and Margaret (Neumann) Nentwig. On August 21, 1981, Bruce married Lisa Marie Harrison in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada....
Ricky Allen Watros
Oct 3, 2024
Ricky Allen "Rick" Watros, age 66, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Bruce William Hardy
Sep 27, 2024
Bruce William Hardy, age 72, of Lansing, MI, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI. Private burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan. Bruce was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 24, 1952, the son of William Raymond and...
Dale Charles Leavitt
Sep 25, 2024
Dale Charles Leavitt, age 85, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan. In following Dale's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dale's life will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Collier...
Roger Charles Schleder
Sep 21, 2024
Roger Charles Schleder, age 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at University of Michigan Health West, Wyoming, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Ithaca Baptist Church, 221 Norton Gibbs Drive, Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, with Pastor Matthew Beery officiating. Burial will take place at Pine...
Timothy Brian Slattery
Sep 20, 2024
Timothy Brian Slattery, age 67, of Mason, MI, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Corewell Healthcare-Lakeland in Saint Joseph, MI. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tim's Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Tim and Missi's home. ...
Monica Ann Craig
Sep 19, 2024
Monica Ann Craig, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at University of Michigan -Sparrow, Lansing, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Parish, Westphalia, MI, on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber...
Joanne Marie Sturgis
Sep 18, 2024
Joanne Marie Sturgis, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024...
Roman Alfred Koenigsknecht
Sep 18, 2024
Roman Alfred Koenigsknecht, age 92, of Fowler, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...
Lila Mae Masarik
Sep 17, 2024
Lila Mae Masarik, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place...
Lorraine Ann Drumheller
Sep 16, 2024
Lorraine Ann Drumheller, age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at McKeller's Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, MI. A private graveside service will be held at Payne Cemetery in Perrinton, MI. Lorraine was born in Perrinton, Michigan on July 20, 1937, the daughter of Steve Jacob and Emma (Komora) Divish....
Carolyn Marie Verwey
Sep 16, 2024
Carolyn Marie Verwey, age 86, of Perrinton, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, September 16, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with Pastor David Winsor officiating. Visitation will be held on...
Don David Alward
Sep 15, 2024
Don David Alward, age 68, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI at a later date. Don was born in Carson City, Michigan on January 25, 1956, the son...
Robert David Wilson
Sep 12, 2024
Robert David Wilson, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Robert was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 13, 1940, the son of William and Marie (Voge)...
Joyce Kay Hansen
Sep 12, 2024
Joyce Kay Hansen, age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at Solon Cemetery, Cedar Springs, MI. Visitation will be...