Obituaries

July 13, 2018

Charles Edwin "Charlie" Teegardin of Ithaca was released from his struggle with cancer on July 13, 2018. He took this journey with a positive attitude, a smile on his face and looking forward to meeting his Lord.

He accomplished many things in his life but none were as important to him as his faith, family and friends....

July 9, 2018

William Walter Thorne, age 84, died July 9, 2018 in Ithaca, Michigan.

Bill was born in Grove City, PA, the son of William Grant and Doris (Chapel) Thorne.  He graduated from Grove City High School and went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Grove City College.  He was a Chemical Engineer and worked many years for...

July 9, 2018

Mary Ellen Gallagher age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

July 5, 2018

Lillian M. Ringle, age 96, of Alma, formerly of Ashley, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Lillian was born July 20, 1921, in Coe Township, Isabella County, the daughter of Cyril and Anna (Bystry) Sedlacek.  She married Ernest Ringle, Jr. on October 8, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2014....

July 3, 2018

Ruth Elaine Kaufman age 91, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on...

July 3, 2018

Rebecca Jeanne “Becky” Koutz, age 42, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI.

Rebecca was born in Lansing,...

July 3, 2018

Sally Kay Atkins age 81 of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Melanie Young officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. ...

July 2, 2018

Frances Ann “Fran” Stehlik age 74, of Ovid, MI, a broken angel was taken by Savior on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating.  Burial will...

June 29, 2018

Ruth Marie (Dunham) Hankey, age 95 of Tucson AZ, formerly of both Elsie and Litchfield, Ml, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation...

June 29, 2018

Wendy Smith Buonodono age 62, of Okemos, MI, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, at Ingham County Medical Care Center, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Dan Skirvin officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt....

June 27, 2018

Norma Lorene Benner age 86, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery at a later date. Visitation...

June 27, 2018

Edward “Ed” Sipka age 76, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Herb Wheelock officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. until...

June 26, 2018

Helen Louise Jackson age 92, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Helen was born on May 3, 1926 the daughter of Robert and Maddie Sue (Bell) Jorgensen.  Helen married Robert B. Jackson in August of 1942.  He passed away in April of 2005.  Helen was...

June 26, 2018

Reva Glee Rummer age 96 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Masonic Pathways Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Steve Swem officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...

June 25, 2018

Ermaline F. Fedewa age 92 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf and Rev. Fr. Charles Mason co-officiating.  Burial will take place...

June 19, 2018

Betty Jean Clingenpeel age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Gratiot, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Edgewood Church of God on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Matt Derby officiating.

Betty was born in Grand Rapids, MN on...

June 19, 2018

Orison Charles (Bud) Conway, age 96, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 19, 2018.

According to Orison's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services. In honor of his military service, a private inurnment ceremony will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly,...

June 19, 2018

Dennis Anthony Schafer, age 62, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born in St. Johns, MI on January 1, 1956, the son of Norbert   and Mary (Thelen) Schafer. He graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1974. Dennis married Tamra West on October 25, 1991 at...

June 18, 2018

Dorothy Louise Yerrick was born on July 9, 1924 to Ruth Roeser and Ernest Everts in the small town of Saginaw, MI. After a short illness, she went to heaven on June 18, 2018.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Lyle R. Yerrick and her sons: Jerry Yerrick, Niles Attenberger and granddaughter Tracey Largo.  She is survived...

June 14, 2018

Sharon Ann Martin age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Fritz Cemetery, Newark Township, MI. Visitation will...