Obituaries

Michael James Hoort

Michael James Hoort

April 15, 2025

     Michael (Mike) James Hoort, age 62, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.     Per Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, 2965 West Parks Road, St. Johns, MI, on May 18th 2025,...

David James Elsesser

David James Elsesser

April 15, 2025

 David James Elsesser, age 49, of Sumner, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.  Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, with Pastor Bob Menzel officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. A luncheon will take place at...

Gregory Lee Gossard

Gregory Lee Gossard

April 13, 2025

     Gregory Lee "Greg" Gossard, 67, age of Sebring, Florida and Indian River, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, April 21, 2025, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Grove Cemetery, Kenton, OH...

Heather Farr Hammond

Heather Farr Hammond

April 13, 2025

     Heather Farr Hammond, age 53, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.     Heather was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on November 24, 1971, the daughter of Robert William and Gayle Margaret (Campbell) Farr. She graduated from Port Huron High School with the Class of 1990. She...

Marsha Diann Eckerle

Marsha Diann Eckerle

April 12, 2025

       Marsha Diann Eckerle (Hiller), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and warm chocolate chip cookies.       Born in Michigan, Marsha grew up with deep-rooted values that carried her through a life filled with grace and dedication. She began her education in a one-room schoolhouse at Richmond...

Billy Ray Good

Billy Ray Good

April 12, 2025

     Billy Ray "Bill" Good, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Mecosta, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, with Pastor John James officiating. Burial will take place at Marion Township Cemetery, Marion Springs, MI. Visitation will be...

RIchard Charles Grinnell

RIchard Charles Grinnell

April 11, 2025

     Richard "Dick" Charles Grinnell, age 90, of Bannister, MI, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at his daughters’ home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will...

Michael Lee Bouchey

Michael Lee Bouchey

April 11, 2025

     Michael Lee Bouchey, age 71, of Sumner, MI, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.      A Celebration of Life will be held at Sumner Township Community Center (old school), 10820 Pine Street, Sumner, MI 48889, beginning at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 18, 2025.      Michael "Mike" was born in...

Ronald Lee Galko

Ronald Lee Galko

April 8, 2025

     Ronald Lee "Ron" Galko, age 71, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, April 14, 2025. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held...

James Dale Cornwall

James Dale Cornwall

April 7, 2025

     James Dale "Jimmy" Cornwall, age 61, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI ,surrounded by his family.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     James was born in Denver, Colorado on September 30, 1963, the son of Amos Dale and Marie...

Keith Raymond Peters

Keith Raymond Peters

April 7, 2025

     Keith Raymond Peters, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery,...

Dewey Leo Bunting

Dewey Leo Bunting

April 7, 2025

     Dewey Leo "Dude" Bunting, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings on Monday, April 7, 2025. Dewey is well loved and will be missed greatly.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Dewey was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI...

James Charles "Jim" Johnson

James Charles "Jim" Johnson

April 4, 2025

      James “Jim” Johnson, lovingly nicknamed “Chuck” by his children, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, after a life filled with love, hard work, and adventure.     Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with Pastor John Eich officiating. Visitation will...

Harley Roland Peoples

Harley Roland Peoples

April 4, 2025

     Harley Roland Peoples, age 84, of Ashley, Michigan, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.     In keeping with his wishes, a cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at East Plains Cemetery, Lebanon...

Elaine Genevieve Kramer

Elaine Genevieve Kramer

April 4, 2025

     Elaine Genevieve Kramer, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home with her family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Kent William Moore

Kent William Moore

April 3, 2025

     Kent William Moore, age 60, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.     Kent was...

Noel Keith "Pete" Flaugher

Noel Keith "Pete" Flaugher

April 2, 2025

     Noel Keith "Pete" Flaugher, age 83, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Community Baptist Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Burial has taken place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville...

Tony H. Seaman

Tony H. Seaman

April 2, 2025

     Tony H. Seaman, age 70, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.     Graveside Service will be held at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday April 12, 2025. Immediately following, there will be a Celebration of Tony's Life at the Elm Hall...

Charlotte Ann House

Charlotte Ann House

April 2, 2025

     Charlotte Ann House, age 84, of Edmore, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Alma, MI.     A Celebration of life will be held at Gentle Shepherd Church, Six Lakes, MI 48886, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with Pastor Bob Jones officiating.     Charlotte was born in Lakeview, MI on...

Harvey Milton Coon

Harvey Milton Coon

April 1, 2025

     Harvey Milton Coon, age 90, of Henderson, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Pastor Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, Michigan. Visitation...