Obituaries

Charles Clare "Charlie" Litwiller

Charles Clare "Charlie" Litwiller

Jan 28, 2024

      Charles Clare "Charlie" Litwiller, age 79, of Ithaca, MI passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at ShorePoint Health in Port Charlotte, FL.

    Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Charles Nile "Charlie" Kernen

Charles Nile "Charlie" Kernen

Jan 28, 2024

      Charles Nile "Charlie" Kernen, age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Ithaca at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024, with Pastor George Ayoub officiating, beginning with a Masonic Service offered by the Ithaca Masonic Lodge #123.  Burial will...

Sharon Kay (Hoffer) Hayes

Sharon Kay (Hoffer) Hayes

Jan 26, 2024

      Sharon Kay Hayes, age 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca, Michigan.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial...

Gilbert Nelson Baker

Gilbert Nelson Baker

Jan 25, 2024

     A BRANCH FELL FROM OUR FAMILY TREE ON JANUARY 25, 2024,     Gilbert Nelson "Gil" Baker, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     The family of Gil Baker is inviting you to a luncheon and time of reminiscing on August 4th, 2024, at the...

Emily Rose Haubert

Emily Rose Haubert

Jan 25, 2024

 

       Emily Rose Haubert, age 33,

 of St. Johns, MI, passed into eternity January 25, 2024, peacefully in the comfort of her home.

      Emily Rose Haubert, a beautiful soul, a light of boundless joy for all who knew her. Emily was the embodiment of all things beautiful, full of sweetness, kindness, and love.  Her ability to bring happiness,...

Jerry Miah Vining

Jerry Miah Vining

Jan 25, 2024

      Jerry Miah Vining, age 85, passed on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.  

      Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, with Mr. Andy Goodrich officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be...

Richard Dale Parling

Richard Dale Parling

Jan 22, 2024

   Richard Dale "Dick" Parling, age 91, of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

    Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, with Pastor Jeff Macha officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca...

Barbara Jean (Buck) Sovis

Barbara Jean (Buck) Sovis

Jan 22, 2024

      Barbara Jean "Jean" Sovis, age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 26, 2024.   Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January...

Arlie Dee Braman

Arlie Dee Braman

Jan 21, 2024

   Arlie Dee Braman, age 78, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

      In following Arlie's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be a private family memorial service at a later date.

      Arlie was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on January 3,...

Joan J. (Walta) Theriac

Joan J. (Walta) Theriac

Jan 20, 2024

    Joan J. Theriac, age 86, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 29, 2024. Burial will follow the service at Fairfield Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the...

Ronald Keith "RJ" Jones

Ronald Keith "RJ" Jones

Jan 18, 2024

      Ronald Keith "RJ" Jones, age 70, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis, MI. 

      Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with Pastor Jut Daron and Dr....

Samuel George Cliff

Samuel George Cliff

Jan 17, 2024

   Samuel George "Sam" Cliff, age 63, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home in the company of his dogs. 

   A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024.

   Samuel was born in Bay City, MI on December 19, 1960, the son...

June Elaine (Mosne) Toth

June Elaine (Mosne) Toth

Jan 15, 2024

     June Elaine (Mosne) Toth, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor David Wallis of The Church of the Straits in...

Robert "Bob" Paul Moon, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Paul Moon, Jr.

Jan 15, 2024

     Robert Paul "Bob" Moon, Jr., age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 

      A Graveside Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. with the welcoming of family and friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the cemetery.

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Victor Lee Finch

Victor Lee Finch

Jan 13, 2024

       Victor Lee Finch, age 89, of Crystal, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Zephyrhills, FL.

       He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1953.  He went on to study agriculture at Michigan State University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.  Victor began his career selling farm seed.   Next, he taught agriculture...

Ronald George "Ron" Schultz

Ronald George "Ron" Schultz

Jan 13, 2024

     Ronald George "Ron" Schultz, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home.

     In following Ron's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at the Carson City American Legion Post #380.

     Ron was born...

Patricia Anne (Houska) Rieves

Patricia Anne (Houska) Rieves

Jan 12, 2024

 

   Patricia Anne "Pat" Rieves, shortly before her 21st birthday at the age 83, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, with Pastor Jim Pearl...

Wenda Francine (Moore) (Sillman) Duflo

Wenda Francine (Moore) (Sillman) Duflo

Jan 10, 2024

       Wenda (Moore) Duflo, a long-time resident of rural Ashley, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel in St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, Greenbush Township, MI.  Visitation...

James Harold Seals

James Harold Seals

Jan 10, 2024

     James Harold "Jim" Seals, age 91, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI....

Penny Lynn (Bashore) Kelley

Penny Lynn (Bashore) Kelley

Jan 10, 2024

      Penny Lynn Kelley, age 69, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

     In following Penny's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

     Penny was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 6, 1954, the daughter of Galen and Lorene (Whittaker)...