Obituaries
Donald William Wallen
April 11, 2026
Donald "Don" William Wallen, age 79, passed away peacefully Saturday April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation will be held for Don on Wednesday April 15th at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Elsie, MI, from 2:00-8:00 P.M with the family present from 2:00-4:00 P.M and 6:00-8:00 P.M. Military Honors will be held at 2:00P.M,...
Marilyn Joan Boyd
April 10, 2026
Marilyn Joan Boyd, 93, of Northville, MI, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Marilyn was born on February 5, 1933, in Wheeler, MI, the daughter of Harold James and Carol Eunice (Gulick) Mills. Growing up on the family farm, she became a member of both Homemakers of America and the local 4-H, where she discovered a natural talent...
Scott Dean Wetzel
April 9, 2026
Scott Dean Wetzel, age 64, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, surrounded by family at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with Pastor Jason Craver officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will...
Donald Paul Roesner
April 7, 2026
Donald Paul Roesner, age 96, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 27, 2026 with Deacon Eric Elstro officiating at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI. Burial will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI at...
Rachelle Suzan Burk
April 6, 2026
Rachelle Suzan “Ricki” Burk, passed away unexpectedly in Clearwater Florida, on April 6, 2026, at the age of 72. Ricki was born on May 20, 1953, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to Charles and Mary Margaret Stachel. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1971 as class Salutatorian. She married Gary Lynn Burk on August 19, 1972, and...
Elvin Leroy Woodcock
April 3, 2026
Elvin Leroy Woodcock, age 93, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Doris Marie Murgittroyd
April 2, 2026
Doris Marie Murgittroyd, age 93 of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on April 10, 2026, from 5-8 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Ithaca Living...
Marsha Louise Stevens
April 1, 2026
Marsha Louise Stevens, age 71, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on April 1, 2026, at University of Michigan Health–Sparrow Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. In accordance with Marsha’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date, with burial to follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns. MI. Marsha...
Daniel George Saxton
March 31, 2026
Daniel George Saxton, age 77, of Lowell, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Per Daniel’s wishes, cremation will take place, and no services are to be held. Daniel was born in Alma, MI on January 5, 1949, the son of Russell George and Kathryn (Adams) Saxton. In 1966, he enlisted with the U.S. Marines...
Carol Dawn Kolp
March 31, 2026
Carol Dawn Kolp, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. There are no services scheduled for Carol at this time. Carol was born in Lansing, MI on December 22, 1950, the daughter of Harold Ivan and Ardis LaVone (DeLong) Gage. She graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, MI, with the class...
Vicki Lynn Davis
March 28, 2026
Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Vicki Lynn Davis, age 77, of Perrinton, MI, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born in Independence, Missouri on October 23, 1948. With her family she moved to Illinois, and then to Michigan, where she spent most of her life. She loved hiking and camping, with her dogs, in...
Lauren Ashley Arnold
March 27, 2026
Lauren Ashley Arnold, age 33, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at Holland Hospital on March 27, 2026, in Holland Michigan.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Florida. Lauren was born on November 10, 1992, to Jon & Karen (Lawrence) Arnold. Although born with physical challenges, Lauren...
Judith Ann Hoeve
March 24, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann Hoeve, age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and went straight into the arms of her Heavenly Father. A Graveside Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. Immediately following the graveside service, a memorial...
Rodrick M. Smith
March 24, 2026
Rodrick M. Smith, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Louis VFW, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 P.M. with military honors being presented at 1:00 P.M. at the hall. Rodrick was born in...
James Edward Newell
March 19, 2026
James Edward Newell, age 82, of Middleton, MI, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Intelisys Congregration of Jehovahs Witnesses (Kingdom Hall), St. Johns, MI, on Saturday April 25, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. James was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI...
Terry Alan Hayes
March 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Terry Alan Hayes, age 76, of Ithaca, Michigan. He passed away on March 19, 2026, with his children and grandchildren by his side at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI. Terry was born on April 28, 1949, in Ithaca, Michigan,...
Doris Anne Rowell
March 17, 2026
Doris Anne Rowell, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her daughter's home in Maple Rapids, MI. At her request no services will be held. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex Twp, MI, at a later date. Doris was born in Ovid, MI, on January 20, 1945,...
Loran Fredrick Sanford
March 16, 2026
Loran Fredrick "Fred" Sanford, age 89, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. A celebration of life for Fred will be held at a later date. Fred was born in Free Soil, MI on June 15, 1936, the son of Loran M. Sanford and Virginia B. (Tubbs) Sanford. Fred graduated from St. Louis High...
Ellen Adell Litwiller
March 16, 2026
Ellen Adell Litwiller, age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at her daughters home. Burial has taken place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Ellen was born in Blanchard, Michigan on January 7, 1939, the daughter of Reuben Maurice and Beatrice Lucille (Bruce) Chubb. Ellen attended Blanchard Public Schools. She married Charles Clare...
Bonnie June Cross
March 15, 2026
Bonnie June Cross passed away on March 15, 2026. She was born the fourth of eight children to Albert and Lorna Smith, on February 20, 1933. She married her beloved husband, Robert Cross, on September 8, 1950. From a young age, Bonnie was always willing to help and happy to make things easier for those she loved....
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