Obituaries

Thomas George Raycraft

Thomas George Raycraft

Jul 2, 2023

 

     Thomas George Raycraft, age 80, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan.

     A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Wright Cemetery at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindle officiating.

     Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being...

Randall Scott Heinlen

Randall Scott Heinlen

Jul 2, 2023

 

  

    Randall Scott “Randy” Heinlen, age 54, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North...

Joan Catherine Schaefer Pung Epkey

Joan Catherine Schaefer Pung Epkey

Jun 30, 2023

 

     Joan C. (Witgen-Schaefer-Pung) Epkey, a dedicated wife, devoted mother, strong woman and prayer warrior passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023. Joan Schaefer PE was born on March 19, 1930 in Fowler, Michigan

       The daughter of Frank and Mary (Pohl) Witgen, she was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She also was a long-time...

Ellen Sue "Ellie" Feldpausch

Ellen Sue "Ellie" Feldpausch

Jun 29, 2023

 

      Ellen Sue Feldpausch, age 65, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding.  Burial will take place...

Jack Albert Weatherby

Jack Albert Weatherby

Jun 28, 2023

 

     Jack Albert Weatherby, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, July 3, 2023, 12:00 P.M., with his grandson Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI....

Kenneth Duane "Ken" Yordy

Kenneth Duane "Ken" Yordy

Jun 25, 2023

 

     Kenneth Duane "Ken" Yordy, age 84, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 with Mr. Mark Monroe officiating. Burial will take place at Collier Cemetery. Visitation will...

Nickolas Bradford "Nick" Jones

Nickolas Bradford "Nick" Jones

Jun 25, 2023

 

     Nickolas Bradford Jones, age 44, went from this world and into the arms of his Savior on June 25th, 2023.

     Nick was a skilled craftsman, family-man, and all around cool guy. He enjoyed movies, music, and learning new things. Born to Cathy and Carl Jones on December 4, 1978, Nick grew up in a big family...

Sharon Kay (Hutchinson) Pierce

Sharon Kay (Hutchinson) Pierce

Jun 25, 2023

 

      Sharon Kay Pierce, age 82, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ, Alma, MI, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Minister John Robinson officiating.  

     Sharon was born in Alma, Michigan on May 12, 1941,...

Michael John "Mike" Schneider

Michael John "Mike" Schneider

Jun 24, 2023

 

     Michael John "Mike" Schneider, age 69 of Mount Pleasant, MI and formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...

Mary M. (Stimmel) Poling

Mary M. (Stimmel) Poling

Jun 23, 2023

 

     Mary M. Poling, age 99, of Boyne City, Michigan formerly of St. Johns and Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, with her family by her side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus...

Robert Joseph Skriba

Robert Joseph Skriba

Jun 22, 2023

 

      Robert Joseph Skriba, age 85, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Burial will take place immediately following at Riverside Cemetery,...

Shirley Marie (Pogorelc) Taylor-Langham

Shirley Marie (Pogorelc) Taylor-Langham

Jun 21, 2023

 

     Shirley Marie Taylor - Langham, age 67, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at her home in Minnesota.

     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until 11:45 A.M.  A Graveside Service will be...

Patrick Joseph "Pat" Kadlek

Patrick Joseph "Pat" Kadlek

Jun 20, 2023

 

     Patrick Joseph "Pat" Kadlek, age 65, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford, Holly, MI, 48442) on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. Friends and family are welcome to gather back at the Main Bar in Ovid...

Clifford Ancel "Bud" Casler

Clifford Ancel "Bud" Casler

Jun 20, 2023

 

   Clifford Ancel "Bud" Casler, age 91 of Ovid, MI passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at United Church of Ovid, Ovid, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 26, 2023 with Pastor Bryan Simon officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at...

Ray M. Croisant

Ray M. Croisant

Jun 17, 2023

 

   Ray M. Croisant, age 78 of Alma, MI passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

   Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held.

   Ray was born in Alma, MI on July 3, 1944 the son of John and Faith  (Alderton) Croisant.  He was a...

Janice Rose Dickman

Janice Rose Dickman

Jun 15, 2023

      Janice Rose Dickman, age 65 of St. Louis passed away at her home, Thursday, June 15, 2023.

      Cremation has taken place and a private memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date. 

      Janice was born February 11, 1958 in Alma, Michigan.  She was the youngest of eight children born to Ferdie and...

Howard Delano Lott

Howard Delano Lott

Jun 15, 2023

     Howard Delano Lott, age 90, of Harrison, formerly of Pompeii, MI, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel, Ithaca, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 19, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at...

Elvan Reynold Halfmann

Elvan Reynold Halfmann

Jun 14, 2023

    Elvan Reynold Halfmann, age 84 of Westphalia, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Portland Assisted Living and Memory Center.

    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Leon Martin presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Dorothy Louise Yelsik

Dorothy Louise Yelsik

Jun 13, 2023

    

       Dorothy Louise Yelsik always Dottie, age 80, of Glendale, California, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

   Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI with Pastor EJ Wolf officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....

Marilyn Rose (Fabus) Kuchar

Marilyn Rose (Fabus) Kuchar

Jun 12, 2023

     Marilyn Rose Kuchar, age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...

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