Obituaries

Marlene Joyce Auten

Marlene Joyce Auten

Aug 24, 2024

     Marlene Joyce Auten, age 83, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6-8 P.M. at the...

Paul Allan Daum

Paul Allan Daum

Aug 24, 2024

       Paul Allan Daum, age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024.      No Services will be held per Paul's wishes.      Paul was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1961, the son of Kent Edward and Fay Edith (Weimer) Daum.       Paul loved to be outdoors, especially camping, hunting,...

Jamie Alan Oswald

Jamie Alan Oswald

Aug 23, 2024

     Jamie Alan Oswald, 45, from Ashley, Michigan was unexpectedly reunited with loved ones on Friday, August 23, 2024. Jamie was a man with the softest heart and fiercest love. He had a gift of making strangers feel like old friends and his family and friends like they were his world. His love of life, infectious laugh, and witty...

Victor Lotycz

Victor Lotycz

Aug 21, 2024

     Victor Lotycz, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at...

Rosalie Ann Blair

Rosalie Ann Blair

Aug 20, 2024

     Rosalie Ann "Rosie" Blair, age 84, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding. Burial will take...

Sharon Lee Speck

Sharon Lee Speck

Aug 18, 2024

     Sharon Lee Speck, age 78, of Belding, MI, was promoted to Glory, Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Mission Point of Belding.     A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, September 6, 2024, with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. prior to the...

Sherry Lou Miller

Sherry Lou Miller

Aug 16, 2024

     Sherry Lou Miller, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.     Sherry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 8, 1951, the daughter of Charles and Berdina (Lance) Purvis. She...

Dennis Ray Zimmerman

Dennis Ray Zimmerman

Aug 16, 2024

     Dennis Ray Zimmerman, age 73, of Lake, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.      Dennis was born in Alma, Michigan on December 1, 1950, the son of Harold and June (Jarosemich) Zimmerman. Dennis graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of...

Roger William Rademacher

Roger William Rademacher

Aug 16, 2024

      Roger William Rademacher, age 63, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Celebration of Roger's Life will be held at "The Pond" in Ovid, MI, from 1-5 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with Paco officiating.     Roger was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September...

Mary Elizabeth Hughey

Mary Elizabeth Hughey

Aug 14, 2024

     Mary Elizabeth Hughey, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, 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 20, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at...

Carolyn A. Cox

Carolyn A. Cox

Aug 10, 2024

     Carolyn A. Cox (Riley/VanRooyen), age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Royal View Assisted Living, Mecosta, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be held...

James Francis "Jim" Becker

James Francis "Jim" Becker

Aug 10, 2024

     James Francis "Jim" Becker, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...

Ronald William Miller

Ronald William Miller

Aug 8, 2024

     Ronald William “Ron” Miller, age 81, of Fowler, MI, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness, on Thursday, August 8, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at...

Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher

Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher

Aug 8, 2024

     Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, with...

Rex Arrington Rimmel

Rex Arrington Rimmel

Aug 7, 2024

     Rex Arrington Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Pastor Robby Lewis and John Christensen officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery,...

June Marie O'Neill

June Marie O'Neill

Aug 6, 2024

     June Marie O'Neill, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.     A Private Graveside Service will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.     June was born in Maybee, MI on January 6, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Meffert) Hoffman....

John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr.

John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

     John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr., age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, 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 Friday, August 9, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take...

Ruth Gomez

Ruth Gomez

Aug 4, 2024

     Ruth Mae Gomez passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 98.     The family will receive friends at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-4 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, for a Memorial and Celebration of Life. There will be a time of sharing at 2:30 P.M. If you...

Marvin Steve McGill

Marvin Steve McGill

Aug 3, 2024

     Marvin Steve “Mac” McGill, age 69, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will take place at...

London Izabella-Ryén Gadd

London Izabella-Ryén Gadd

Aug 1, 2024

     London Izabella-Ryén Gadd, age 12, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, August 5, 2024, with Rev. Mollie Loveall officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 10:30 A.M. until the time...