Obituaries

Oct 4, 2024

Kurt A. Jones, age 70, of Perrinton, died suddenly at his home on Friday, October 4, 2024. Kurt was born  in  Ionia, Michigan, on August 10, 1954, the son of Joel B. And Virginia (Liscombe) Jones.  He graduated from Central Montcalm High School, and attended MCC and completed his education at  Grand Valley.  He worked for the State of Michigan...

Oct 4, 2024

      Charles Lee “Chuck” Oatten age 65 from St. Louis, Michigan passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at My-Michigan, Alma, MI.        Chuck was born on May 13, 1959, to Robert Lyle and Shirley Jean (Engelhardt) Oatten in Saginaw, Michigan. Chuck was a 1977 graduate of Swan Valley High School where he excelled in football and...

Oct 3, 2024

Marcia G. Goerge

      Marcia Grace Goerge, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, age 90, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in her home.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock...

Oct 3, 2024

      Bruce Elmer Nentwig, age 62, of Elwell, MI, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     Bruce was born in Galt, Ontario, Canada on August 25, 1962, the son of Elmer Carl and Margaret (Neumann) Nentwig. On August 21, 1981, Bruce married Lisa Marie Harrison in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada....

Oct 3, 2024

     Ricky Allen "Rick" Watros, age 66, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.    Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

Sep 30, 2024

Jack Ginther, lifelong Ithaca, Michigan resident passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 following a short illness, surrounded by love and family. He was born September 20, 1926 in Ithaca,  the son of Loretta (Borton) and Irvin Ginther.  Jack lived all of his 98 years in the hometown community he loved.

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Sep 27, 2024

     Bruce William Hardy, age 72, of Lansing, MI, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Private burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.     Bruce was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 24, 1952, the son of William Raymond and...

Sep 25, 2024

     Dale Charles Leavitt, age 85, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan.     In following Dale's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dale's life will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Collier...

Sep 21, 2024

     Roger Charles Schleder, age 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at University of Michigan Health West, Wyoming, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Ithaca Baptist Church, 221 Norton Gibbs Drive, Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, with Pastor Matthew Beery officiating. Burial will take place at Pine...

Sep 20, 2024

     Timothy Brian Slattery, age 67, of Mason, MI, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Corewell Healthcare-Lakeland in Saint Joseph, MI.     Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tim's Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Tim and Missi's home. ...

Sep 19, 2024

     Monica Ann Craig, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at University of Michigan -Sparrow, Lansing, Michigan.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Parish, Westphalia, MI, on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber...

Sep 18, 2024

     Joanne Marie Sturgis, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024...

Sep 18, 2024

     Roman Alfred Koenigsknecht, age 92, of Fowler, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...

Sep 17, 2024

     Lila Mae Masarik, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place...

Sep 16, 2024

     Lorraine Ann Drumheller, age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at McKeller's Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, MI.      A private graveside service will be held at Payne Cemetery in Perrinton, MI.     Lorraine was born in Perrinton, Michigan on July 20, 1937, the daughter of Steve Jacob and Emma (Komora) Divish....

Sep 16, 2024

     Carolyn Marie Verwey, age 86, of Perrinton, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, September 16, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with Pastor David Winsor officiating. Visitation will be held on...

Sep 15, 2024

     Don David Alward, age 68, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI at a later date.     Don was born in Carson City, Michigan on January 25, 1956, the son...

Sep 12, 2024

     Robert David Wilson, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.     Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.     Robert was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 13, 1940, the son of William and Marie (Voge)...

Sep 12, 2024

     Joyce Kay Hansen, age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at Solon Cemetery, Cedar Springs, MI. Visitation will be...

Sep 8, 2024

      Dennis Lynn "Dickie" Litwiller, age 69, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.      Dennis was born in Alma, Michigan on June 11, 1955, the son of Laurence Neil and Mary Anna (Benner) Litwiller.      He is survived by siblings: Rodney and Lois Litwiller of Versailles,...