Obituaries

Feb 22, 2015

Harvey P. Darling, age 91, of Ovid, MI passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2015. Harvey was a vibrant citizen, local businessman and civic leader of Ovid for nearly all his life. He was the eldest son of Vern and Gladys (Thompson) Darling. Drafted at eighteen, Harvey served for almost three years as head electrician with the...

Feb 22, 2015

Carolyn A. Koenigsknecht, of Fowler, MI died February 21, 2015 at the age of 74. Born March 10, 1940 to Joseph and Antoinette (Schneider) Trierweiler, Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid gardener, especially loved her flowers, loved playing cards, and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren. Carolyn...

Feb 21, 2015

Margaret Osborn, age 91, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Dye officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present...

Feb 19, 2015

Rev. Robert E. Prange, affectionately known as "Pastor Bob", 85, of St. Johns, MI entered the gates of heaven on February 18, 2015, following an extended illness.

Born in a farmhouse to William Henry and Clara Elizabeth (Herbruck) Prange on January 20, 1930, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Pastor Bob graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1948...

Feb 19, 2015

Nellie B. Ryan, age 94, passed away February 19, 2015. Born July 21,1920 in Essex Twp., the daughter of Carl and Castella (Mesevery) Ryan. Nellie worked at MacKinnon & Son Fabric Store until she retired and the store closed in 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and volunteered at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, Clinton...

Feb 18, 2015

Mark D. Egres, age 50, of Alma, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel and Pastor Tom Brackbill officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Feb 16, 2015

Jean A. Kay, age 73, of St. Louis, MI passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. There will be no services. Read Jean Kay 's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Feb 15, 2015

Lester Melvin "Les" O'Dell, age 75, of Ashley, Michigan formerly of Cass City, Michigan passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Arthur O'Dell, and Rev. Grant O'Dell officiating. Burial will take place at...

Feb 15, 2015

Joy E. Shrum, age 84, of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Mid Michigan Medical Center Gratiot, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Eich officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday for one hour prior to services...

Feb 14, 2015

Marvin V. English, age 87, of Ashley, MI passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Pompeii United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Bill Dye officiating. Marvin was born in Ashley, Michigan on June 6, 1927, the son of Laurence and Elva...

Feb 13, 2015

John Louis Wise, age 50, of Sumner, Michigan passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, St. Lawrence Campus, Lansing, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:30 A.M. at the West Lansing Church of Christ on St. Joe Road. John was born in Carson City, Michigan on October 31, 1964, the...

Feb 12, 2015

Rolland Ross Epps, age 73, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Monday February 16, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Feb 11, 2015

Marlene May Hale 82 of Ithaca died Wednesday. Feb 11. 2015, at her home in Emerson Township with her beloved family at her side. She was born June 4, 1932 to V. J. and Lelia(Bailey) Wood, in Alma. She married Hubert Hale Dec 7, 1951, in Ithaca. She loved cooking and baking for her family, friends and church.

Feb 11, 2015

Frances Irene Claflin, age 93, of Stanton, Michigan passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Edmore First Church of God on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Steve Gulick officiating. Burial will take place at Vinewood Cemetery in Edmore, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, February...

Feb 11, 2015

Max Leroy Shinabery, age 84, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his home. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Max was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 4,...

Feb 11, 2015

Carol A. Spencer, age 75, went home to be with the Lord after a long hard battle with cancer on February 9, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. Carol was born April 14, 1939 in Lansing, the daughter of Kenton and Doris (Billeter) Bissonette. She was married to Delbert P. Spencer, Jr for 35 years and he survives her.

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Feb 6, 2015

Oralia Rebecca Garcia, of Alma, died February 6, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born at home in North Shade Township, Hubbardston, MI, the daughter of Luciano and San Juanita Garcia, both of whom came from Bustamante Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Oralia was the fifth of thirteen children. She married Benito R. Garcia on...

Feb 6, 2015

Charles R. "Dick" Rees, age 88, died February 6, 2015 in Ovid, Michigan. Dick was born June 5, 1926 in Holly, Michigan the son of John and Beryl (Miller) Rees. He married Louise Walimaki on March 19, 1949 and she survives him.

Dick is also survived by his sons, Richard (Kathy) Rees of Beaverton, Michigan and James...

Feb 5, 2015

Thelma J (Grimmett) Thomas of Ithaca passed on February 5, 2015.

Thelma was a Howell resident from 1969 to 1998. She was born in Lawton West Virginia in 1937 to Hobert W. Grimmett and Hattie (Burnette) Grimmett of West Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Debora, her husband Jennings, her parents and 2 sisters...

Feb 4, 2015

Robert “Bob” E. Guild, age 91, of Ithaca, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Country Friends Adult Foster Care.

Bob was born at the family home west of Ithaca, on November 21, 1923, the son of Fred Ellsworth and Susan (Sipel) Guild. He was a WWII Army veteran, having served in central Europe. Soon after his...