Obituaries

Stephen Smith

April 13, 2019

Stephen Bervia "Butch" Smith, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.

Stephen was born in Charlotte, MI on April 2, 1948 the...

Karen Smith

April 10, 2019

Karen Joyce Smith, 73, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant with her family by her side.

Per Karen's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 5-7 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.

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Donna June Crumbaugh

April 9, 2019

Donna June Crumbaugh, 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Pastor George Showers and Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery,...

Annette Hull

April 7, 2019

Annette Marie “Ann” Hull, 61, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Ann was born in Alma on February 5, 1958, the daughter of Larry and Mary (Donahoe) Gabrion. She graduated from Ithaca High School with the Class of 1976. Ann married Timothy Hull on October 24, 1987 at the...

Chadd Warren

April 7, 2019

Chadd Henry Warren, age 45 of Lansing formerly of Ovid, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, MI passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso, MI on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.

Chadd was born in Owosso, MI on...

George Edward "Eddie/Eddie Bob" Flora

April 5, 2019

A true southern “good ‘ol boy,” passed away Friday April 5 2019 at his home in Ithaca, Michigan. He was 70 years old, born on September 6, 1948 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Eddie was born to Paul and Lorraine (Littleton) Flora, from Poplar Plains, Kentucky. He attended school in Flemingsburg. He married the love of his life of 50...

Bonnie Rulapaugh

April 5, 2019

Bonnie Lou (Harvey) Rulapaugh age 80, of Sumner, MI, passed away surrounded by her loving family Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor John Hagerman and Pastor George Showers officiating. ...

Margaret Dollarhite

April 5, 2019

Margaret Ruth Dollarhite age 91, of Dewitt, MI, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at Gunnisonville Meadows, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Dr. Brandon Dollarhite officiating.  Interment will be held on Tuesday at 1:00...

Rolla Gruesbeck

April 4, 2019

Rolla L. Gruesbeck age 87, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Monday, April 8, 2019 from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. with a brief Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 P.M. with Bonnie...

Otto Lator

April 3, 2019

Otto T. “Phil” Lator, age 91, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 10:30 A.M. with a time of reflection and prayer at 11:45 A.M. Interment will be at North Star Cemetery,...

Buck Rockafellow

April 1, 2019

Buck Aaron Rockafellow, 38, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Timothy Thompson officiating.

Buck was born in Flint,...

Janet Ethelda (Mepham) Wagner

March 31, 2019

Janet Ethelda (Mepham) Wagner of Ithaca passed away March 31, 2019 with her family by her side.

Janet was born April 8, 1938 to Elton "Friday" and Reta Mepham. She married Lee James Wagner on January 24, 1959. Janet was a homemaker and enjoyed keeping a beautiful home and caring for her family. She spent many hours canning...

Ellen Haynes

March 30, 2019

Ellen Elizabeth Haynes, age 69, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Ashley Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Visitation will be held Monday, April 1, 2019 from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Ellen...

David Miller

March 26, 2019

David Lynn Miller, age 72 of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity...

Gerald O'Bryant

March 25, 2019

Gerald Leroy O'Bryant, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away surrounded by his family Monday, March 25, 2019, at the family farm where he was born and lived all of his life.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Denny...

Margaret Chick

March 25, 2019

Margaret Louise "Margie" Chick, age 88 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March...

Dorothy McElhaney

March 24, 2019

Dorothy "Granny" McElhaney, age 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Lee Palmer officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery  Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

Charlotte Kirin

March 22, 2019

Charlotte Audrey Kirin, age 88, of Dewitt, MI, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be held at STS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 421 Covington Street, Youngstown, OH on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 9:00 A.M.

Audrey was born in Youngstown, OH on August 21, 1930,...

Doris Swanson

March 21, 2019

Doris Mildred Swanson age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Burial...

Margy Taylor

March 19, 2019

Margy Mae Taylor age 58, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 2-8 P.M....