Obituaries

Jun 26, 2016

Tammie Catherine Davis of Onaway Michigan, formerly of Maple Rapids, Michigan, left this earth on June 26, 2016, and entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7:00 P.M., with...

Jun 25, 2016

Mary Helen Wood age 86, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at The Laurels of Carson City - Rehab, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Wesleyan Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016  with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until...

Jun 23, 2016

Gary Howard Roth age 73, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Gary was born in Clarksville, Michigan on April 11, 1943.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  Gary married Jean...

Jun 19, 2016

Ambrose William Schueller, age 78 of Ashley, Michigan passed away Sunday June 19, 2016 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, Michigan.

There will be no service held at this time.

Ambrose was born July 25, 1937 in Westphalia, Michigan the son of Albert and Irene (Thelen) Schueller.  Ambrose married Lorraine Rose on August 12, 1967...

Jun 18, 2016

Gertrude Rose Arens, age 90 of Fowler, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Okemos, Michigan.

Gert was born May 17, 1926 in Fowler, Michigan the daughter of Edward and Antoinette (Simon) Schueller and resided all of her life in Fowler.  She married Don Arens on November 20, 1950 in...

Jun 18, 2016

John Dean Wickwire age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Jun 17, 2016

Maeola Little age 97, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 in Oklahoma.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016...

Jun 17, 2016

Thomas Jay Ringle Sr., 54, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016, at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI.

Tom was born on February 20,...

Jun 14, 2016

Marta L. Wiezorek, 69, of Mecosta, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her daughter’s home.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 11:00-1:00 P.M. at Blue Lake Tavern, Mecosta, MI.

Marta enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, golfing and landscaping. She especially loved spending time with her family....

Jun 12, 2016

Astrid Margaret Glasmacher, age 16, died on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Astrid was the daughter of Margaret Anderson-Kennedy Glasmacher and Thomas Glasmacher. Astrid was diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome when she was three months old and her initial prognosis was to live for two years. Astrid grew up with her parents, two little sisters and two cats.  She loved noisy...

Jun 12, 2016

Matthew Alvin Airgood, 54, of Elsie, MI passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Owosso Memorial Healthcare.

Funeral Service will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns on Thursday, June 16 at 11:00 A.M. with Chuck Emmert and Dan Cameron officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Cemetery, Grand Blanc on Friday, June 17 at...

Jun 12, 2016

Leta R. Bosom, 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from...

Jun 11, 2016

Dorothea May “Dotty” McDowell age 95, of Corunna, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility, Corunna, Michigan.

A Memorial Dinner will be held at Chesaning Church of Christ 9996 Peet Road, Chesaning, MI 48616, on Friday July 1, 2016 at 5:30 P.M.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township, Cemetery.

Jun 6, 2016

Terry Lee Darnell, 73, of Gladwin, MI, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

There will be no services.

Terry was born on December 31, 1942 in Michigan, he was the son of Clarence and Lillian (Bunker) Darnell.  Terry married Sue (Sheldon) Hammons.  He served his country in...

Jun 6, 2016

Leon A. Brewbaker was born on March 26, 1926, in Elsie, Michigan Rochester Colony to Carl and Beatrice (Fischer) Brewbaker. He grew up in Elsie and graduated from Elsie High School in 1943. He had two brothers - Donald and Duane, and one sister June all who predeceased him; and two sisters – Betty Boog and Virginia Devereaux who...

May 31, 2016

Gary Lynn “Jake” Caesar, 69, of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, June...

May 30, 2016

Phyllis Mae Shaull age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, Michigan.

Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Robinson officiating.  Burial will take place at Bailey Cemetery, Alma, Michigan. ...

May 29, 2016

Lucille Seeley, 94, of Maple Rapids, Michigan passed away Sunday,  May 29, 2016 at her home.

Funeral Services will be at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindle officiating.  Burial will be held at North Star Cemetery, North...

May 28, 2016

Ruth Helen Woodcock age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, Michigan on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jim Amstutz officiating.   Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M.  prior to the service at...

May 28, 2016

Julie Marie Karber, 48, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00...