Obituaries

October 28, 2018

Charles Dean "Chuck" Fisher age 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018...

October 28, 2018

Bernard Harold Sexton age 58 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home.

No services will be held.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

Bernard was born in Owosso, MI on December 21, 1959 the son of Roy Edward "Bill" and Burdella Pearl (Page) Sexton.  Bernie resided...

October 28, 2018

Charles C. “Jack” Wingle passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home at the age of 95.  He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his care givers of many years and a very special nurse, Celia Polash.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI on...

October 26, 2018

Jimmie Lee Kostal, age 71, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI...

October 24, 2018

John Ray Sheldon age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI surrounded by his family.

According to John's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of John's life will take place at a later date.

John was born in Boyne City, MI on May...

October 23, 2018

Clara Dorthea Perry age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Union Court Assisted Living, St. Charles, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John James officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

October 22, 2018

Doris Ann Bailey, 65, of Breckenridge, MI, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Rosewood AFC home in Ithaca, MI. Doris was born in Lansing, MI on June 18, 1953. She was the daughter of Richard and Alitza (Goshorn) Carnahan. Doris worked as a childcare provider for more than 25 years in various capacities and worked in retail. She loved...

October 22, 2018

Bill Dean May age 52, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2:30 P.M., with Pastor Brian Teed officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 12:00 P.M....

October 21, 2018

Elden Paul "Homer" Simpson age 74, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Carol Kusiner officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will...

October 20, 2018

JoAnne Edwards age 64 of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ, Alma, MI on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. John Robinson officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI. Visitation...

October 18, 2018

Lorena M. (Gardner) Patterson, “Snooky”, passed peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of October 18, 2018 at Masonic Pathways.  She was born June 11, 1925 in St. Johns, Michigan, to Parley and Jennie (Howard) Gardner. She married Grant M. Patterson on March 20, 1943 in St. Johns, MI.  The couple had four children, Chris, Bob, Betty and...

October 18, 2018

Chris M. Dutton, age 56, of Middleton, died Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Chris was born December 14, 1961, in Carson City, the son of Eugene Arthur and Jean Marie (Bennett) Dutton.  He married Maria Carmen Moreno on February 23, 1984 in Maple Rapids.  Maria preceded him in death on August 18, 2009....

October 17, 2018

Kenneth Wilson “Ken” Riley Sr., age 78, of Eureka, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Jones officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery Eureka, MI. ...

October 16, 2018

Bruce Lynn Byrnes age 69 of Ewen, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 2-8 P.M....

October 16, 2018

Jerrine Doris Mead age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Justin Shepard officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation...

October 14, 2018

Freddie "Fred" Miller, 91, of St. Louis, MI, left this life on Sunday October 14, 2018 to be with his loving wife Roberta and to walk hand in hand with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Freddie Joseph Miller was born on July 13, 1927 to Merle and Anna (Sterzick) Miller in Smyrna, MI. He grew up...

October 13, 2018

Nathaniel Bradley "Nate" Sherman age 27, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Ithaca, MI passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Todd Hosky officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...

October 13, 2018

Joseph Martin "Joe" Glowacki, 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt....

October 13, 2018

James Floyd "Jim" Adair age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Jim was born in Big Rapids, MI on October 28, 1945, the son of James Adair and Doris (Randall) and Richard Shong.  He graduated from Portland High School with the class of 1964. On July...

October 12, 2018

Thomas Gilbert "Tom" Hufnagel age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...