Obituaries

Daniel Richard Pung

Daniel Richard Pung

February 15, 2025

     Daniel Richard Pung, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...

Charles Glenn Magsig

Charles Glenn Magsig

February 15, 2025

    Charles Glenn Magsig, age 80, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away February 15, 2025, peacefully in his home. Family is what Charlie held closest to his heart. He is survived by, Rosemary, his loving wife of 59 years and one sister Kathy Canum. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are his legacy, they are: Daughter Angie Pifer & her...

Felix Axel Ridsdale

Felix Axel Ridsdale

February 15, 2025

      If heaven has a golf course, Felix Axel Ridsdale has already teed off. Felix didn’t just love golf—he lived for it. If he wasn’t on the course, he would be planning his next round, talking about his last one, or wondering why Michigan had so much snow when all he really wanted was to golf year-round.   ...

Eunice Harriett Link

Eunice Harriett Link

February 14, 2025

      Eunice Harriett Link, age 98, of Davison/Ortonville, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett, MI 48840, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 21, 2025, with Pastor Trevor Sutton officiating. Burial will take...

April Lyn Feighner

April Lyn Feighner

February 11, 2025

     April Lyn Feighner, age 57, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Carson City, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.      A Celebration of April's life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-3 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.     April...

Larry Leon Ordiway

Larry Leon Ordiway

February 11, 2025

     Larry Leon Ordiway, age 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.     In following Larry's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.     Larry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 20, 1948, the son of Edwin Guy and Lillian Anna...

Lyle Edwin Thrush

Lyle Edwin Thrush

February 11, 2025

    Lyle Edwin Thrush, age 93, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Country Blessings Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 17, 2025, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg,...

Bruce Allen Wiltfong

Bruce Allen Wiltfong

February 11, 2025

      Bruce Allen Wiltfong, age 61, Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 21, 2025,...

James Brian Vogt

James Brian Vogt

February 11, 2025

     James Brian "Jimbo" Vogt, age 56, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan with his family by his side.     A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held March 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the Bannister Bar & Grill, 219 E. Main St., Bannister, MI.     James was born...

Robert Russel Fairchild

Robert Russel Fairchild

February 11, 2025

     Robert Russel Fairchild, age 83, of Goetzville, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025.     Per Bob's request no services will be held.     Robert was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on April 5, 1941, the son of Vernon Russell and Fay (Harry) Fairchild. He was a graduate of Shepherd High School, with the Class of 1959. On...

Thomas Dale Nester

Thomas Dale Nester

February 10, 2025

Thomas Dale Nester, 93, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, Michigan. He was born July 26, 1931, in Flint, Michigan. He was the oldest son of Thomas I. Nester and Verna Fent. He graduated from Detroit Southeastern H.S. and proudly served his country from 1950-1954 in the U.S Air Force....

Charlotte Edna Arnst

Charlotte Edna Arnst

February 9, 2025

      Charlotte Edna Arnst, age 85, of Bannister, MI, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser and Pastor Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Twp., MI,...

Dale Ann Kennedy

Dale Ann Kennedy

February 9, 2025

     Dale Ann Kennedy, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with Pastor Dar Blashan officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 P.M....

Leslie Glenn Hunt, Jr.

Leslie Glenn Hunt, Jr.

February 8, 2025

     Leslie Glenn "Doc" Hunt, Jr., age 73, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 with Rev. Fr....

Michael Timothy Hackett

Michael Timothy Hackett

February 8, 2025

      Michael Timothy Hackett, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.      A cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will take place at a later date.      Michael was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 28, 1954, the...

Paulette Sue Anderson

Paulette Sue Anderson

February 7, 2025

      Paulette Sue Anderson, age 73, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns with her family by her side.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Burial will take place...

Pamela Mcveigh

Pamela Mcveigh

February 7, 2025

Heaven gained another Angel When Pamela McVeigh left our physical world Friday morning,  February 7th, 2025. She was born January 16th, 1960 to Larry and Beverly Wood. She had a heart larger than life! She loved Sunrises and Sunsets, Butterflies and Rainbows, traveling/camping, gardening, canning and baking, crafting (always had a craft project going). She especially liked time spent with...

Sharon Kay McDuffee

Sharon Kay McDuffee

February 6, 2025

      Sharon Kay McDuffee, age 82, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Ewing Country Estates, DeWitt, Michigan.     In following Sharon’s wishes, a cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.     Sharon was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 21, 1942, the daughter of Martin and Eileen Daly. She graduated from Resurrection...

Nancy Kathleen Pullen

Nancy Kathleen Pullen

February 6, 2025

     Nancy Kathleen Pullen, age 79, of Laingsburg, MI, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.     Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 2680 East M-21, Corunna, MI, 48817, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with Pastor Jason Georges and Pastor Douglas...

Donald Paul "Don" Cook

Donald Paul "Don" Cook

February 5, 2025

     Donald Paul "Don" Cook, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday,...