Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Roger Gantz, 82, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Midland, Michigan. He was born in Ithaca, Michigan, on May 13, 1942, and resided in Sumner for most of his adult life. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Holton Gantz of Sumner,...

Nov 6, 2024

     Billy Dean May, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.     Billy was born in Ogemaw County, Michigan on November 19, 1940, the son...

Nov 5, 2024

     Norman William Nixon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at the age of 90.     He was born on June 21st, 1934, to Pauline and Jacob Nixon in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Norman graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1953, and shortly thereafter served his country in the United States Army,...

Nov 5, 2024

     Louis John Palus, Jr., age 66, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Applehanz presiding. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 5, 2024

 Theresa Lynn (Dodge) Pearce 

 Born May 24th 1956 passed peacefully on November 3rd 2024 surrounded by candlelight and her loved ones in reverence, prayer, devotion, and music. 

 She leaves behind a strong foundation and legacy of Unconditional Love in her wake along with her husband of 44 years Calvin Vern Pearce, her children; Jeremy Keith Stout, Gabriel Benjamin Stout, Nicole Lynn and...

Nov 4, 2024

      Havannah Lorraine "Banana" Leslie, age 16, of Alma, MI, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Burial will take place at...

Nov 4, 2024

     Daniel Richard Price, age 90, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Burial will take place at...

Nov 3, 2024

     Donald Willis "Don" Hier, age 61, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.     Don was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 9, 1963, the son of Donald Wayne and Harriet Rose...

Nov 2, 2024

     Douglas Dwight Cooper, age 71, of Owosso, MI, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, peacefully at his home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Doug’s home, 115 West Hibbard Road, Owosso, MI 48867, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.     Douglas was born in Owosso, MI on May 23, 1953, the son of...

Nov 2, 2024

     Kevin Douglas Wooley, age 50, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

Nov 1, 2024

    Gaylord Leslie Long, age 92, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at the University of Michigan -Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place...

Oct 29, 2024

     Ginger Ann (Bates) Strayer, age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.      Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held at this time.      Ginger was born in Caro, Michigan, on June 9, 1976, the daughter of Ralph E. Bates and Cathy Putman. She was a loving mother,...

Oct 29, 2024

     Maryetta "Me-me" LaClair, age 93, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Hampton Manor of Merrill, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Burial will take place at Emerson Township Cemetery, Emerson...

Oct 28, 2024

Robert Edwin Hagerman of Alma, passed away October 28, 2024 at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.

He was born October 12, 1940 the son of Max and Luella Hagerman. He was a meter cop in Alma for several year, then worked retail.

He is survived by two sisters, Mary (Roger) Pendell of Ithaca...

Oct 27, 2024

     Michael LeRoy “Mike” Baird, age 82, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     A private gathering of family and friends will be held with burial at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.     Michael was born in Alma, Michigan on June 15, 1942, the son of James Lynn...

Oct 27, 2024

      Patricia Ann Wicke, age 83, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home.      A Private Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.      Patricia was born in Ashley, Michigan on April 26, 1941, the daughter of Peter and Mildred (Tihlarik) Benedick. She graduated from Ashley High School...

Oct 26, 2024

David Alan Sanders, 85, departed this world on October 26, 2024, in his home surrounded by family.  Dave referred to his transition as boarding his magic carpet ride to Heaven. Dave was born to Keith and Neva Sanders in Ithaca, MI on 8/12/1939. He was raised in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1957. Dave married Dixie...

Oct 24, 2024

Mrs. Betty McConkey Lawther, 85, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home in Bermuda Run, NC. Betty was born in Alma, Michigan on December 19, 1938, to the late John William and Dorothy Harrod McConkey. She raised 4 children in the Forest Hills area of Grand Rapids.

Betty was an avid gardener and...

Oct 24, 2024

Tim Anderson 75, of Ithaca, MI and Portland, OR passed away on October 24,2024.

Tim grew up in Ithaca and spent a lot of his adult life living in Oregon. He served in the Army. Tim is preceded in death by his Brother Nolan, Aunt Jane, Mother Caryll and Father Lyle. He leaves a Niece Sarah Sisco...

Oct 22, 2024

     Barbara Jean Bradley, age 87, of Vestaburg, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her home on the farm.     Sunset Funeral Services will be held at SWJ Emerald Hills, 10470 Neff Road NE, Edmore, MI, at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, with Mr. Jim Parrish and Mr. Tom McNerney officiating. A private family...