Obituaries

Dec 3, 2016

Mary Ellen LaRose age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Justin Daron officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until...

Dec 2, 2016

Eilene Marie Cole age 79, of Oxford, AR, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from...

Nov 30, 2016

Paul Louis “Sprocket” Krauter age 66, of Laingsburg, MI passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at the Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family...

Nov 29, 2016

Life long resident of Ithaca, Ruth Foster Sparks, age 94, passed away on November 29, 2016 with her family by her side  in Rockville, Indiana. Ruth was born at home on the Earl Davis farm in Emerson Township, Gratiot County, to Elmer Ray and Rosa Belle (Barnard) Foster on 19 March 1922. The location of her birth was less...

Nov 28, 2016

Gunner Steven Thelen, age 2 months old, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI after complications due to Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome).

A Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard...

Nov 28, 2016

Richard Joseph Schueller age 73, of Lyons, formerly of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take...

Nov 26, 2016

Denzil G. Allen, age 90, passed away November 26, 2016 at Ashley Care Center.

Born to Howard Wing Allen and Blanche Yarnell Allen in rural Shepherd on February 14, 1926. He leaves behind his wife of 69 years, Rebecca Buchanan Allen - together they raised four children, Ricky (Lana) Allen of Ithaca, Patricia (Florian) Chirra of Pioneer,...

Nov 25, 2016

Richard David "Stub" Biddinger age 88 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Liz Long officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family...

Nov 25, 2016

Jack Gordon “Jasper” Craig age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

A Time of Sharing will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Military Honors to follow.  Visitation will be held from 2-8 P.M. with...

Nov 23, 2016

Mary Virginia Anderson age 60, of Perrinton, MI passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at her home.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.  A memorial service for Mary will be held at a later date.

Mary was...

Nov 22, 2016

Kenneth Robert Hill age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Mid Michigan Medical Center-Midland, MI.

Private Family Services will be held.

Kenneth was born in Dearborn, Michigan on June 13, 1929, the son of Frank and Ruth (Bryans) Hill.  Ken married Reenee Gallagher on February 17, 1951 in Dearborn,...

Nov 21, 2016

Delphine Rae Lippert, 92, formerly of Ithaca,  passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at home with family in Rothbury, Michigan.  Her home-going celebration will be on Saturday, November 26 th at 11:00 a.m. at Oasis Community Church, 1250 E. Washington Road, in Ithaca.   Burial will be at the Ithaca Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, November 25, at Oasis Community...

Nov 21, 2016

Daniel D. Hill, 63, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 21, 2016.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 26, 2016, with Pastor Darold Hill and Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale, MI. Visitation...

Nov 20, 2016

Faith Rose Davis passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 28 weeks gestational age at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.  She lived a life knowing only love-the love of her family and the love of the Lord.

Funeral Services will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at 11:00 A.M.,...

Nov 18, 2016

After a short battle with cancer, Judy Lee went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2016 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating. Visitation will be...

Nov 17, 2016

Alice Mae Carstensen, age 81, of rural Breckenridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of November 17, 2016.

She was born November 22, 1934 in Sickles to Clifford and Edna Zimmerman. She married Leland Carstensen on January 16, 1954.

Alice drove school bus at Ithaca Schools for several years....

Nov 16, 2016

William Paul Smith, age 80, of Ithaca passed away November 16, 2016.

William was born January 10, 1936 to Harold Leonard and Velma Louise (Daily) Smith in St. Louis Michgan.

No services are planned at this time.

Nov 16, 2016

Leola Mareen Thurston age 92, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Congregational Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Matt Olson officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 16, 2016

Elsie J. Westall age 89, of Ithaca, Michigan passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor George Showers officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 14, 2016

Nancy J. Martin-Pacholke age 62 of DeWitt, MI and formerly of Port Huron, MI, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

Nancy was born in Alma, Michigan on April 4, 1954, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Naffiziger) Martin.  Nancy married...