Obituaries

March 25, 2018

Brian Joseph Courter age 51, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Sparrow Health Systems Lansing, MI.

According to Brian's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Brian was born in Oak Park, IL on August 10, 1966 the son of Joseph and Diana (Kristin) Courter.  He graduated...

March 22, 2018

David Oldfield “Dave” Lindsay age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from...

March 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew Jon Skriba announces his unexpected passing from complications of diabetes on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the age of 39.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5-8 P.M. with a Rosary being prayed at 7:00 P.M....

March 19, 2018

Sheryl Marie "Sherry" Huss age 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the United Church of Ovid on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI....

March 13, 2018

Joyce Joann VanSickle, 89 of Perrinton, MI passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Gosselin of Mount Hope Church - Hubbardston officiating. Burial will take place at Sowle...

March 13, 2018

Barbara Dianne Jones age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery Bay City, MI. ...

March 12, 2018

Garth R. MacLaren,  59,  of Ithaca MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 12th 2018.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17th at Emerson Township Hall from 2:00 to 5:00pm located at 2976 N. Baldwin Rd Ithaca.  Join the family to celebrate his life.

Garth was born in Alma,...

March 11, 2018

Khloe Kristine Fischer was stillborn at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso, Michigan on March 11, 2018, to Kerry and Kimberly (Sanford) Fischer of Laingsburg, Michigan.  Though she never spent any time with us, she touched many of our lives.  Survivors include her parents, brother: Keagan, sister: Karmyn, grandparents: Nyleta and Walter Sanford, Angela Fischer and Michael Shane Faketty, great-grandparents:...

March 11, 2018

Rita Ann Hoover age 56, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. Following the Visitation there will be a Memorial Party...

March 9, 2018

Warren Ned Davis Sr., age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2:00...

March 7, 2018

Sherry Ruth Beck age 71, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her home after a short illness.

At Sherry's request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Sherry was born in Carson City, MI on December 10, 1946 the daughter of Evan and Ruth (Grubaugh) Jones.  She...

March 6, 2018

Karen Kay (Carey) Doan age 60, of Wheeler, MI passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Wally Hostetter officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from...

March 5, 2018

Josie Goldman age 90, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation will be...

March 4, 2018

Celia (Beracy, Howes) Hawk of Ithaca, Michigan passed away on March 4, 2018 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, at 99 years of age.

She was born on October 6, 1918 in Beebe, Emerson Township, to Michael Thomas and Mary Margaret (Pernish) Beracy, who came to this country from Czechoslovakia.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1937...

March 4, 2018

Nancy Jane Smolka age 84, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine...

March 4, 2018

William Lee “Bill” Schmid age 57 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.

A Time of Sharing will be held at the Perrinton Community Center, Perrinton, MI on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 1-4 pm.  Please bring a dish to pass.  Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Union Home...

March 3, 2018

Leola G. Brady, age 91, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Hartville, Ohio. Leola was born June 14, 1926 to George & Letha (Moore) Kiteley of Carland, MI. She married Warren J. Brady on October 16, 1944. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield Township, Elsie, MI, and a winter resident of Zephyrhills, FL.

March 2, 2018

Marilyn Gean Alderete age 70, of Ithaca, MI passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

According to Marilyn's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will take place at a later date.

Marilyn was born in Alma, MI on June 27, 1947 the daughter of...

March 2, 2018

Robyn Lee Spencer age 70 of Bancroft, MI, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 10500 W. Grand Blanc Road, Gaines Township, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 with Pastor Louis Canaday officiating.

Robyn was born in Basin,...

February 25, 2018

Patricia Elaine "Pat" Lassen age 83, of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, 2018 from 2-8 p.m. with...