Obituaries

Nov 10, 2016

John Nelson "Rocky" Grice age 70, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will follow at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI. ...

Nov 9, 2016

Laura Louise Schlarf age 77, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Masonic Pathways Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. ...

Nov 7, 2016

Brenda M. Miller age 66, of St. Johns, MI passed away November 7, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Northpointe Community Church in Dewitt, MI.

As Brenda enters heaven, she leaves behind her husband Roger, of 47...

Nov 5, 2016

Shirley Marie Evans age 95 of rural Ashley passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Ashley Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 10:30 A.M., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,...

Nov 4, 2016

Renita Mae Best age 67 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial will be at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI....

Nov 3, 2016

Holland McNeer Sanders age 64, of Wayne, MI passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Ernest Neace officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Nov 3, 2016

Roger Maurice Steavens age 78, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Andrzej Boroch officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI.  Visitation will...

Oct 29, 2016

Joyce Elvaretta Marten age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Cayle Beagle officiating.  Visitation will be held...

Oct 27, 2016

Vernon M. “ Tex” Lance,  at the age of 91, of Rodney, MI, passed away October 27, 2016, at Autumnwood of McBain, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass St, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 1:00 PM.  The family will receive friends on...

Oct 26, 2016

Margaret Anne Keller age 79, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakley, MI on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. David Mielke officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be...

Oct 24, 2016

Eric Bryan Martin age 58, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan.

A Memorial Luncheon will be held at the Ovid VFW, Ovid, MI on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 3:00 P.M.

Eric was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 21, 1958, the son of Albert and Sharon (Carroll) Martin. ...

Oct 21, 2016

Lester Charles Olney, 76, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at his home.

Private burial will take place at Richland Township Cemetery, Vestaburg, MI. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lester was born in St. Louis, Michigan on February 3, 1940, the son of Albert Eugene Olney and...

Oct 20, 2016

Samantha Kay "Sam" Goodman age 26 of Waterford, Michigan passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.   Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from...

Oct 19, 2016

Michael Carl “Micky” Ludwick Sr., age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday October 22, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 P.M.

Michael was born in St. Johns, Michigan on...

Oct 17, 2016

Janice M. Brush passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016, at the age of 65 at her home in rural St. Johns, Michigan.

She was born on February 28, 1951, the daughter of Morris and Irene Brooks. She attended Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns. Janice loved the Lord with all of her heart and...

Oct 17, 2016

Geraldine "Gerry" (Reid) Houck age 93 of Alma, MI passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI.

Gerry was born on Christmas Day 1922 in Clifford, Michigan, the youngest of eight children born to Hugh and Carrie Reid.

Gerry met her husband Edward at God's Bible School in Owosso. They were...

Oct 9, 2016

Kathleen A. Simmon age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Hospice of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Oct 9, 2016

Joyce Ann Dyer age 81, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Deacon Marvin Robertson officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday...

Oct 7, 2016

Betty Jean Peters age 74, of Ithaca, MI, left this earth on Friday, October 7, 2016. She died at her home after having a good, full life and held a deep faith in God.

Celebration of Life will be held at Ithaca Church of God, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor...

Oct 7, 2016

Thomas Stanley “Tom” Powelson age 62, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Hamilton Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be...