Obituaries

July 10, 2026

     Vincent Clayton Strouse, age 96, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, ar 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding....

July 9, 2026

     Traci Ella Alspaugh, age 46, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026.      A Celebration of Life will be held at later date.      Traci was born in Alma, Michigan on July 12, 1979, the daughter of Wesley Alan and Sharla Rae (Gee) Alspaugh. She was a graduate of St. Louis High School, and...

July 3, 2026

     Michael Charles "Mike" Baxter, 59, of St. Louis, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital.     A Celebration of Life for Mike will be held at Resurrection Life Church, St. Louis, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. -...

July 2, 2026

    "Boo" Jason Eugene Welch, age 46, of West Glacier, MT formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026.    A Celebration of Life will be held at American Legion Hall Post #502, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.    Jason was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 27, 1979, the son of...

July 1, 2026

     Evelyn Marie Gelle, age 76, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her home.     Per Evelyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are to be held.     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.

July 1, 2026

June 30, 2026

     Jared Michael Baublitz, age 28 of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Ryan Tice officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 P.M., and again, on...

June 29, 2026

     Phyllis Ann (Beerens) Vogt passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at the age of 87. Phyllis was born on March 6, 1939 in McBain, Michigan. She was the daughter of James and Theresa (VanDerWoude) Beerens. She married the love of her life, Zane Vogt, on September 28, 1957. Zane preceded her in death and was awaiting her...

June 29, 2026

     Alma Grace Moyes, age 96, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with Dr. Keith Wise. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery,...

June 29, 2026

     Connie J. Bashore, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a later date.     Connie was born...

June 26, 2026

       Fred Ivan Goodrich, age 65, of Weidman, MI, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home.       A private graveside service will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI, at a later date.      Fred was born in Alpena, Michigan on September 14, 1960, the son of George and Agnes (Wallin) Goodrich. He was a...

June 26, 2026

     Ronald Lee Brunner, age 82, of Maple Rapids, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.     Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, June 29, 2026, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery,...

June 26, 2026

     Ralph Lee Them, age 74, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd Street, Charlotte, MI 48813, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.    Ralph was born in Charlotte, Michigan on May 17, 1952, the son...

June 23, 2026

     Carol Louise Seidel, age 82, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 26, 2026, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from...

June 20, 2026

     Heidi Joanne Wells, age 51, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid, MI.      Per Heidi’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held.      Heidi was born in Owosso, MI on May 7, 1975, the daughter of Robert Rudolph and Joanne Marie (Griggs)...

June 20, 2026

    Ralph Soliz, Jr., age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 26, 2026, with his brother Rudy Soliz officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid,...

June 20, 2026

     Betty Lou Lover, age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Cal Emerson officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Twp., MI. Visitation will be held...

June 19, 2026

     Stanley William Plesko, age 81, of St. Johns, formerly of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 26, 2026, with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,...

June 19, 2026

     Bonnie Lou Gager, age 67, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held at this time.     Bonnie was born in Alma, MI on December 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Donald Burton Campbell and Arlene Joyce (Parks)...

June 18, 2026

      Marilyn Walker, age 89, of Laingsburg, MI, formerly of Ovid, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 P.M., with Carol Kusnier officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time...