Obituaries

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...

February 25, 2018

Caroline Joyce "Carrie" Lamey age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Joe Pendleton officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the...

February 23, 2018

James Michael “Jim” Hurst age 82 of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 26, 2018, with Fr. Thai Nguyen officiating. Burial will take place at...

February 23, 2018

Cindy Kay Rennells age 55 of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor George Showers officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from...

February 20, 2018

Duane Pitcher, 85, of Huntsville, Ala. passed away Feb. 20, 2018, with his wife at his bedside.

He was born Sept. 3, 1932 to Laurence and Lucile Pitcher of Vickeryville.

He enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting, and fishing on Crystal Lake at his parents’ cottage.  He served in the army for two years.

He...

February 19, 2018

Christopher Charles Battley age 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI surrounded by his family.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23,...

February 19, 2018

Ronald Keith Barnhill age 71 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., with Pastor Mike Geiger officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday prior to the service from 2:00-5:00 P.M....