Obituaries

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...

Oct 20, 2024

     Alfred Alva Harris, age 96, of Bath, MI, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.      A Celebration of his life will be held at Victor Township Hall, 6843 Alward Road, Laingsburg, MI, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. with Jonathon Spagnuolo.     Alfred was born in Weidman, MI...

Oct 17, 2024

      Gary Lee Hoffer, age 75, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully October 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.      Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Living Hope Church, 327 East Center Street, Ithaca, MI, 48847, at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, October 21, 2024, with Pastor Keith Lenard and Pastor Dean Willard...

Oct 17, 2024

     Wilma Mae Stambersky, age 96, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Ashley Care Center.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 21, 2024, with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held...

Oct 16, 2024

     Irene Mary (Clemmons) Light, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.      A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11:00 A.M.      Irene was born in Saginaw, MI, on February 20,...

Oct 14, 2024

     Sharon Kay Romero, age 82, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Ovid Healthcare Center.     A cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.     Sharon was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 25, 1942, the...

Oct 13, 2024

     James L. “Jim” Shaw age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, Michigan.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with Pastor Roger Shaw officiating. Burial will take place at North Star...

Oct 12, 2024

      Burton M. "Burt" Case, age 86, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, with Pastor Jeremy Wittwer officiating. Burial will take place at...

Oct 12, 2024

       Sheila B Rempp, age 87, of Elwell MI, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Prestige Centre in Mt Pleasant MI, with her grandson Ryan, by her side.      Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Thursday October 24, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from...

Oct 12, 2024

March 20, 1929  - October 12, 2024

Died peacefully at her home in Ithaca Michigan on her beloved farm Saturday morning surrounded by her son and daughter.

She was the Carson City Bean Queen before marrying Stuart Crooks on August 21, 1948 they were married for 55 years before Stewart passed in...

Oct 11, 2024

      Robert Dean "Bob" Mitchell, age 93, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, surrounded by his family at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, MI.       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with Mr. Benjamen Evers officiating. Burial will take...

Oct 9, 2024

Barbara Jean Flegel (Barb), 76, of Perrinton, Michigan unexpectedly left this earth on October 9, 2024. Barb was born on February 14, 1948, to Ruth and Romaine Flegel in Lansing, Michigan. When she was still a young girl, the family moved “home” to Gratiot County.  Barb’s youth was filled with fond memories of playing in the creek with her brother,...

Oct 9, 2024

     Judy Ann Passmore, age 84, of Manton, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 9, 2024, surrounded by her loud and crazy family at Munson Healthcare - Cadillac Hospital, Cadillac, MI.      A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating....

Oct 9, 2024

     Valerie Sue "Val" Gillespie, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. Burial will take...

Oct 8, 2024

     James L. Greene, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at the Carland Global Methodist Church, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 1:00 P.M with Pastor Loretta Smith officiating. A Luncheon will follow the services. Burial will take place at...

Oct 8, 2024

Larry Dean Andrews, age 78 of Perrinton, Michigan passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Larry was born March 5, 1946, to John and Marie (Wermuth) Andrews. He attended Wheeler Country School and then Ithaca High School where he left at the age of 16 to help support himself and...

Oct 7, 2024

      Max Alden Loudenbeck, age 99, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Eureka Christian Church, Eureka, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until...