Obituaries
William D. Chapko, Jr.
January 2, 2026
William Donald Chapko, Jr., age 87, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Andrzej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI....
Valerie Jo Buckner
December 31, 2025
Valerie Jo Buckner, age 70, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. Valerie was born in Mesick, MI on May 27, 1955, the daughter of D. Royce and Irene (Jones) Spoor. She was a graduate of Mesick High School. Val enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed...
Jack Eugene Kidder
December 31, 2025
Jack Eugene Kidder, age 94, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Lowe Cemetery, Essex Twp., MI at a later date. Jack was born in Maple...
Marshall D. Loudenslager
December 30, 2025
Marshall D. Loudenslager, age 65, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home. Per Marshall’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, New Haven Twp., MI, in the spring. Brittany will also be hosting a luncheon in his honor at a later date. Marshall...
Sharon Joan Altvater
December 30, 2025
Sharon Joan Altvater, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 9, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...
Elizabeth Doralee Huss
December 29, 2025
Elizabeth "Dora" Doralee Huss, age 64, of North Star, MI, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathryn Strouse officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star Twp., MI....
Janice Elaine Roy
December 28, 2025
Janice Elaine Roy, 82, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow-Clinton, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Middlebury Twp., MI. Visitation will...
Billie Lee Walker
December 27, 2025
Billie Lee Walker, age 81, of Midland, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Hayes Road Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI....
Everett Lee Wickwire
December 27, 2025
Everett Lee Wickwire, age 85, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 5, 2026, with Bishop Jack Benac and Pastor Leslie Benac officiating. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St....
Wilma Jean Ferrall
December 27, 2025
Wilma Jean Ferrall, age 90, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 2, 2026, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI....
Jody Lee LaLonde
December 27, 2025
Jody Lee LaLonde, age 50, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church, 1250 E. Washington Road, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with Pastor Scott Nemeth officiating. Jody was born in Carson City, Michigan on...
Doris Elaine VanDeusen
December 26, 2025
Doris Elaine VanDeusen, age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. There will be no services held at this time. Doris was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 6, 1943, the daughter of Edwin and Theda (McCullough) Rademacher. She was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns. She...
Jeffrey Joe Baxter
December 26, 2025
Jeffrey Joe "Cuffy" Baxter, age 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Alma Community Church, Alma, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with Pastor Aaron Mora officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held...
Virginia Marie Weiderer
December 24, 2025
Virginia "Gini" Marie Weiderer, age 67, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home with family near her. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with visitation prior from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service...
Fay Schmitz
December 24, 2025
Fay Schmitz, age 87, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at The Maples of St. Johns. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock and Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding. Burial will take...
Michael George Asher
December 21, 2025
Michael George Asher, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Elsie, MI, on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 P.M. Mike was born in Pontiac, Michigan...
Marvin William Robinson
December 20, 2025
Marvin William Robinson, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Marvin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at St. Louis Holiness Church, St. Louis, MI, with Pastor Bryon Fling and Pastor Steve Hale officiating. Marvin was born in Cairo, Georgia, on...
Joel Blaine Dilday
December 20, 2025
Joel Blaine Dilday, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held for on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Heritage Baptist Church - 1380 E Round Lake Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820. A luncheon will follow...
Todd Leroy Winans
December 20, 2025
Todd Leroy Winans, age 61, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan. Private Services will be held, with burial at Ford Cemetery in Elba Township. Todd was born on January 24, 1964, in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Harry Ralph and Betty Ann (Hunnicutt) Winans. He...
Dorothy Esther Baley
December 19, 2025
Dorothy Esther Baley, age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...
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