Obituaries

March 4, 2019

Carl James Schaefer age 92, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at SKLD Ionia, Ionia, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pewamo,...

March 2, 2019

Willis R. “Bill” Capen age 81, of North Star, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Woodland Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 12:30 P.M. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building. ...

March 1, 2019

Nicholas Dale “Nick” Corder, age 28, of Sumner, died Friday, March 1, 2019, in Montcalm County, Michigan.

Nick was born August 24, 1990, in Lansing, the son of Michael Dale and Tammy Jean (Hustin) Corder.  He worked for Discount Tire and Battery, Crystal, MI.

Nick believed in and loved the Lord.  He was actively involved...

March 1, 2019

Terry Wayne White Sr., age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held for 2 hours prior to the service.

Terry was born in Lansing,...

February 28, 2019

Ruth Ann Beck, age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at The Laurels of Carson City.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, March 4, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Burial will take...

February 27, 2019

Donald Ray “Don” Clark age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will...

February 27, 2019

Kenneth James “Jim” Schulze age 74, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his home.

Jim was born in St. Johns, MI, on May 29, 1944, the son Kenneth A. and Margurite (Marge) A. (Monroe) Schulze. He attended Fulton Schools and served his country in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic...

February 24, 2019

Dolores Jean Lombard was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Schnepps Heath Care Center. Dolores was born March 17, 1927, to Chester and Ruby (Studer) Yoder. Dolores married William (Bill) Lombard on June 5th, 1948. Dolores and Bill had two children, Pam (Paul) Klein and John (Wendy) Lombard.

Dolores worked...

February 24, 2019

Stephanie Marie Litomisky age 90 of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will...

February 21, 2019

Michael Melvin Gross, 56, of Wheeler, joined up with Heaven’s band on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born December 22, 1962 to Franklin and Jean (Miller) Gross Jr. in Carson City, MI. He graduated from Ashley High School with the Class of ‘81.

Mike worked many various jobs but mainly with his hands. He was a...

February 15, 2019

Margaret J. Tipton age 87, of Middleton, MI, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

Cremation has taken place and burial will be held at Payne Cemetery.

Margaret was born in Hesperia, MI on September 24, 1931, the daughter of Jessie LeRoy and Ida (Inniger) Drake. She married...

February 14, 2019

Anthony P. “Tony” Thelen passed away at his home in Portage Michigan on February 14, 2019 at the age of 63.

He was born in St. Johns, Michigan and was the son of Marvin and Eileen (Cook) Thelen.  He was a 1973 graduate of Fowler High School and also earned a Bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University. ...

February 13, 2019

Jerry Carl Henschell age 84, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019 from...

February 12, 2019

James Anthony Norris of Ithaca, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2019 at the age of 88, with his family by his side.

He was born on February 15, 1930 in Mount Savage, Maryland, the son of William and Josephine Norris.  He served in the U.S. Army, and served as...

February 11, 2019

Margaret Jeanette (Miscak) Zabarcki, age 92, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

In honoring Margaret's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Margaret was born in Merrill, MI on November 26, 1926, the daughter of Hungarian immigrants, Andrew and...

February 7, 2019

Linda Leone Peterson age 73 of Alma, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Linda was born on April 12, 1945 the daughter of Leo and Mary (Mailand) Pencak. She loved crocheting, painting and drawing. She enjoyed crafting and making things...

February 6, 2019

Beverly Jane Simon, age 83 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at SKLD in Ionia, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery,  Pewamo,...

February 5, 2019

Barton Eric Frayer, age 59 of DeWitt, MI passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

Barton was born in Lansing, MI on September 7, 1959, the son of Wesley and Rita (Fletcher) Frayer.  He was a graduate of St. Johns High School.  Bart was married to...

February 5, 2019

Lana Jean (Brandal) Sanders age 72, of Owosso, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 4-7 P.M.  A Memorial Service will be held later at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca,...

February 4, 2019

Steven L. Hunt, age 63, of Ithaca, died suddenly, in an automobile accident, on February 4, 2019.

Steve was born April 22, 1955 in Fremont, Michigan, the son of Leslie G. and Ila L. (Bunnell) Hunt.  Steve was a huge MICHIGAN STATE fan.  He loved the game of baseball and the Detroit Tigers.  For many years he...