Obituaries

March 10, 2017

Sally Lou (Smith) Robinson age 81, of Ionia, MI, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at her daughter’s home after a brief illness.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Bryan Savage officiating.  Burial will take place at Crystal Township Cemetery, Crystal,...

March 10, 2017

Christopher David Martin, age 44, of Alma passed away Friday March 10, 2017 at MidMichigan Health System in Midland, Michigan.

Chris’s memorial service will be 1pm Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Crystal Lake Community Church, 122 S. Main, Crystal Lake, Michigan with Pastor John Martin Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of...

March 9, 2017

Wendell Dean Mizer, 87, of St. Louis, MI passed away with loving family by his side on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

According to Wendell's wishes there will be no public services.

Wendell was born in Alma, MI on October 8, 1929 the son of Clyde T. and...

March 7, 2017

Betty Lou Blemaster age 89 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home.

No service will be held at this time.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Betty was born in St. Johns, MI on December 4, 1927 the daughter of Arthur and Helen...

March 7, 2017

Herbert E. Houghten age 97 of St. Johns, MI, passed away, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Ellen Zienert officiating.  Visitation will take place from 1:00...

March 7, 2017

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Roberts age 71 of Alma, MI passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home.

Following Cindy's wishes a cremation has taken place and she will be buried beside her son Brian in Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Cindy's honor to the American Cancer Society.

Cindy was...

March 6, 2017

Loretta A. (Koenigsknecht) Rademacher age 99 of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating and Rev. Fr. William Koenigsknecht...

March 6, 2017

Violetta Marcella Wallace age 73 of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Violetta was born in Carson City, MI on January 29, 1944 the daughter of Cecil and Bertha (Chubb) Parker.  She was a graduate of...

March 6, 2017

Robert Charles "Bob" Albers age 90, of St. Johns, MI passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

According to Bob's wishes a cremation has taken place and a family gathering will be held at a later date.

Bob was born in Essexville, MI on August 14, 1926...

March 5, 2017

Norma Mae Alward age 77 of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI....

March 5, 2017

Bruce Orin Grubaugh age 75 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Karen Messmer officiating.  Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St....

March 2, 2017

Robert Duane "Bob" Miller of St. Louis, MI passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Pine River Healthcare, St. Louis, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Visitation will be held for one hour...

March 1, 2017

Nancy Gail Faber age 74 of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2-6 P.M. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery Weidman, MI at a later date.

Nancy was born in Gratiot County,...

February 27, 2017

Steven George Pratt age 57 of Marion, MI, formerly of Berkley and Clawson, MI passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 1:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service....

February 24, 2017

Delma Bolton of Ovid, MI died at the Ashley Care Center on February 24, 2017 at the age of 84.

Delma was born on September 22, 1932 to Delmar and Nancy (Jenkins) Baker in Clinton County, Michigan.     Delma was a homemaker.  She enjoyed spending time up north in Harrison, traveling in the Upper Peninsula, and volunteering with...

February 23, 2017

Doris M. Graham age 96, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. The family will be present to welcome friends at...

February 22, 2017

Arthur Joe Bancroft age 73, of Ithaca, MI passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, February 25 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery,...

February 22, 2017

Arden Leroy "Buck" Shepherd, 82, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Carson City Hospital, MI. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arden was born in Middleton, Michigan on May 22, 1934, the son of William  and Grace (Lair) Shepherd. Buck enjoyed woodworking and made toy John...

February 22, 2017

Ron Dean Alward age 54, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held at the Coe Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. with the Memorial Service immediately following at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating....

February 21, 2017

Max Leonard Hall age 82 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Tester officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 2-8 P.M....