Obituaries
Sharon Lynn Middaugh
August 14, 2026
Sharon Lynn Middaugh, age 41, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot, Alma, MI. Per Sharon’s request, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Sharon was born in Traverse City, MI on October 10, 1984, the daughter of Walter Addison and...
Mark James Jerome
August 13, 2026
Mark James Jerome, age 41, of Sumner, MI, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, August 21, 2026, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the...
Glen Dale Winsor
August 13, 2026
Glen Dale Winsor, age 91, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Payne Cemetery, Perrinton, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at...
Connie Jean Robinson
August 12, 2026
Connie Jean Robinson, age 66, of Owosso, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Connie will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Thursday August 20, 2026 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Connie was born in Saginaw, MI on January 22, 1960, the daughter...
Del Leo Campbell
August 8, 2026
Del Leo Campbell, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, MI, at a later date. Del was born in Northville, MI on November 24, 1938, the son of Del Franklin...
Gregory Dale Rademacher
August 7, 2026
Gregory Dale Rademacher, age 65, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at the family campground on the Maple River. A Celebration of Life will be held at Elsie American Legion Post #502, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1-4 P.M. Gregory was born in St. Johns, MI on March 24, 1961, the son...
Kenneth J. Sperl
August 5, 2026
Kenneth J. Sperl, known affectionately as “Ken”, to those who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with his family by his side. Ken was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on July 15, 1948, to Margaret (Porubsky) and John Sperl. He grew up in what he often described...
Barbara Ann Drake
August 5, 2026
Barbara Ann Drake, age 90, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at United Church of Ovid, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Barbara will be laid to rest with her husband, George Edward Drake at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. ...
Lawrence Ray Kinkead
August 3, 2026
Lawrence Ray Kinkead, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at his brothers’ home. Cremation will take place and there will be no services. Lawrence was born in Petoskey, MI on December 24, 1940, the son of Ernest and Garnet (Smith) Kinkead. He worked for Wolverine Worldwide in Ithaca for many years....
Toni Jeanne Skaryd
August 3, 2026
Toni Jeanne Skaryd, age 83, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at her home. A Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with Pastor David Kimball officiating. Toni was born in Lansing, MI on January 28, 1943, the daughter of Leslie...
Shelbie Lynn Rummell
August 2, 2026
Shelbie Lynn Rummell, age 37, of Owosso, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home. Per Shelbie’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held. She is survived by her son Carter Rummell; her father Michael Rummell; her brother Timothy and Christina Stanton; her nieces: Taiylor Evans, Torri Evans,...
Roger Walter Klein, Jr.
August 1, 2026
Roger Walter Klein Jr., age 55, of Sumner, MI, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, August 7, 2026, with Pastor Marsha Marquardt officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M....
Glenn Reno Drake
July 30, 2026
Glenn Reno Drake passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, living 90 wonderful years. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Private Graveside Services will be held at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Twp., MI, to celebrate Glenn meeting our Lord. Glenn enjoyed raising his family while farming and working in construction in the Middleton...
Richard Lee Putnam
July 29, 2026
Richard Lee “Rick” Putnam, born January 11, 1955, in Alma, Michigan, at Smith Memorial Hospital, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by the loved ones he cherished, so deeply. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial...
Joyce Kathleen Goerge
July 28, 2026
Joyce Kathleen Goerge, age 94, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...
Arlene Theresa McCausey
July 27, 2026
Arlene Theresa McCausey, age 81, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, 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, August 11, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...
Max Roth Mills
July 27, 2026
Max Roth Mills, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home. A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 3, 2026. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI. ...
Vicki Lynn Snuffer
July 26, 2026
Vicki Lynn Snuffer, age 80, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI. Vicki was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 27, 1946, the daughter of Norbert and Mary (Hudson) Laskosky. She is survived by her son Craig Gray of Mesa, AZ; her brother Bruce Laskosky of Walker,...
Marilyn B. Mockridge
July 24, 2026
Marilyn B. Mockridge, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with Elder Wayne Schlarf officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Saturday at 11:00 A.M....
Brenda Rose Holland
July 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a remarkable woman whose love, kindness, and unwavering devotion shaped the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and an adoring Nana whose greatest joy came from caring for her family. Brenda Rose Holland, age 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed...



