Obituaries

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...

February 4, 2019

Alice Harriet Miller age 93, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Scott Seehloff officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery,...

February 4, 2019

Ruth Mathilda Ostlund age 94, of Alma passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Ashley Care Center.

Ruth was born October 21, 1924 in Merrill, MI to Esther (Anderson) and Carl Hartwick Ostlund. Ruth graduated from Elsie High School and was a member of the WAVES in the Navy during World War II. Ruth was a member...

February 2, 2019

Gary Joseph "Hook" Romanczuk, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. prior to the...

January 31, 2019

Wheeler Clare Wilson age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will be held at Union Home...

January 31, 2019

David Lynn Everts, age 59 of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at the United Church of Ovid, 131 W. Front Street, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. with visitation from 10 A.M. until the time of the service.  A luncheon will...

January 31, 2019

James Richard "Jimmy" Kimmel age 76, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Burial with military honors will take place at Chapel Garden...

January 31, 2019

Mary Celia Hanacek, age 98 of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Elsie, MI passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Waters Edge of Lake Wales, Lake Wales, FL.

Cremation has taken place.  Memorial Graveside Services will be held at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dywer...

January 30, 2019

Debra Kay Kvalevog age 62, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, after a short battle with leukemia.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 4:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

January 30, 2019

Dorine Violet Strait age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at the Evangelical Home in Saline, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Wesleyan Church, Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. with her son Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Burial will take place at Hart Cemetery, Hart, MI at...

January 29, 2019

Greta Wilma Foster, age 92 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Jo Jones officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI. Visitation will be...

January 29, 2019

Christopher Edwin “Chris” Porter, 61, longtime resident of Lake Havasu City, AZ, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at his home in Breckenridge, MI.

In following Chris' wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Chris was born in Alma, MI on December 26, 1957, the son of John...

January 27, 2019

Charles F. Klarich “Chuck” devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and community advocate, passed away at age 87 on Sunday, January 27, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born in Flint, MI on October 19, 1931 and married the love of his life, Barbara (Waggoner) Klarich in 1950 after eloping to Angola, IN. He enjoyed working in...

January 27, 2019

Mary Ruth Bush, age 63, of Carson City, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2019.  Mary was born March 23, 1955 in St. Louis the daughter of Fredrick and Jean (Hall) Bush.  She was a graduate of St. Louis High School and Montcalm Community College.

Mary worked for the State of Michigan Carson City Correctional Facility as a...

January 25, 2019

Janice Geney Ginther age 70, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Tom Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

January 25, 2019

LaVern “Gus” Miller age 79, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, 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, January 29, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Doug Osborn officiating.  Burial will take place at...

January 22, 2019

Randy Lee Shaw age 61, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at his home after a short battle with cancer.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25,...