Obituaries
Carolyn A. Cox
Aug 10, 2024
Carolyn A. Cox (Riley/VanRooyen), age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Royal View Assisted Living, Mecosta, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be held...
James Francis "Jim" Becker
Aug 10, 2024
James Francis "Jim" Becker, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...
Ronald William Miller
Aug 8, 2024
Ronald William “Ron” Miller, age 81, of Fowler, MI, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at...
Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher
Aug 8, 2024
Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, with...
Rex Arrington Rimmel
Aug 7, 2024
Rex Arrington Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Pastor Robby Lewis and John Christensen officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery,...
June Marie O'Neill
Aug 6, 2024
June Marie O'Neill, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. A Private Graveside Service will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. June was born in Maybee, MI on January 6, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Meffert) Hoffman....
John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr.
Aug 5, 2024
John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr., age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, 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 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take...
Ruth Gomez
Aug 4, 2024
Ruth Mae Gomez passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 98. The family will receive friends at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-4 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, for a Memorial and Celebration of Life. There will be a time of sharing at 2:30 P.M. If you...
Marvin Steve McGill
Aug 3, 2024
Marvin Steve “Mac” McGill, age 69, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will take place at...
London Izabella-Ryén Gadd
Aug 1, 2024
London Izabella-Ryén Gadd, age 12, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, August 5, 2024, with Rev. Mollie Loveall officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 10:30 A.M. until the time...
Eugene Arthur Rector
Jul 31, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Arthur Rector, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. A Private Family Gathering will be held at a later date. Eugene was born in Cedar Springs, MI on September 19, 1943, the son of Theo and Edith (McWilliams) Rector. On August 20, 2005, he married Virgene (Root) Kirby on...
Dolores "Doff" Rimmel
Jul 24, 2024
Dolores "Doff" Maxine Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by her family at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 29, 2024, with Pastor Robbie Lewis and John Christiansen officiating. Burial...
Daniel Willard Wells, Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Daniel "Dan" Willard Wells Jr., born on February 15th, 1948, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2024. He is survived by his children: Johnathan (Christina) Mattimore, Connie (John) Winn, Carmen (Tracy) Haubenstricker, Cynthia (James) Bell, Daniel (Kelly) Mattimore, Dennis (Bobbi) Wells, and Cody (Michelle) Wells. Dan is also survived by his brother John Wells, his sister Beuhla...
Thomas Daniel Johns
Jul 24, 2024
Thomas Daniel "TJ" Johns, age 62, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at Community of Christ Church, 4860 North State Road, Alma, MI 48801, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor William Persall officiating. Thomas was born in Rockledge, FL...
Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak
Jul 23, 2024
Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak, age 47, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A...
Alan Burton Carmany
Jul 22, 2024
Alan Burton Carmany, age 74, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI. Per Alan's request, cremation will take place and there will be no services. Alan was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 25, 1949, the son of Maurice G. and Freida (Lujiens) Carmany. He graduated from...
Harold Elmer Hinton
Jul 19, 2024
Harold Elmer Hinton, age 91, of Middleton, MI passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Newark Township, MI. Harold was born in North Shade Twp., MI on January 22, 1933, the son of Clarence Lee and Bernice Belle (Jason) Hinton. He graduated from...
Helen Eileen Schaefer
Jul 18, 2024
Helen Eileen (DuBois) Schaefer entered her heavenly home on July 18, 2024, with her five daughters and two of her granddaughters by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding and Rev. Fr. Noah...
Scott Craig Parmelee
Jul 16, 2024
Scott Craig Parmelee, age 66, of Pompeii, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Wonsey officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024,...
Mike James Fesko
Jul 16, 2024
Mike James Fesko, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...