Obituaries

January 14, 2025

     Shan Denise Dutton, age 69, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.     Shan was born in St. Johns, MI on June 18, 1955, the daughter of Eugene and Jean (Bennett) Dutton. She was a graduate of Fulton...

January 11, 2025

     Donald Walter Gilbert, a man of faith, intellect, and integrity, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1957 at Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, Utah, the son of Clyde and JoAnn (Anderson) Gilbert. Don lived a life filled with faith, dedication, and quiet determination.     A Celebration of Life will be...

January 10, 2025

      Wanda Jean Whitaker, age 99, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.       A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at...

January 10, 2025

      Robert Charles "Bob" Gibson, age 88, of Elwell, MI, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis with his family by his side.      A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside...

January 9, 2025

      Velma Louise Price, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at home with her family by her side.      A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at South Bingham Township Cemetery. St. Johns, MI.      Velma was born in Lebanon Township, Michigan on May 7, 1930, the...

January 8, 2025

     Emily Clara Jones Davis, aged 104, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, Saint. Johns, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5485 W. Lowe Road, Saint Johns, MI 48879, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday...

January 8, 2025

      Leonard William "Bill" Cartwright, age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until the...

January 6, 2025

Joyce Elaine Hodges, age 88, of Sumner, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis.

Joyce was born June 1, 1936 in Sumner, Michigan, the daughter of Merton and Josephine (McFarland) Roosa.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1955.  She worked for Wolverine World Wide for nine years...

January 5, 2025

July 10, 1952 – January 5, 2025

James Clifford Wetzel, age 72, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on January 5, 2025, after fighting against a rare and aggressive cancer.

Jim was born July 10, 1952 in Alma, the son of Clifford and...

January 4, 2025

     Carl James Winsor, age 93, of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. prior...

January 4, 2025

     Patricia Jean "Pat" Watson, age 93, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at The Laurels of Fulton, Fulton Township, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Paul Worley presiding. Burial will take...

January 3, 2025

     Thomas James Bradley, 82 years old, was born on December 23, 1942, and passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2025.     Tom was born in Alma, Michigan and grew up in the Ashley and Bannister area. He graduated from Ashley Schools in 1961. Tom received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in...

January 2, 2025

     Dorothy Jeanette Wilson, age 95, of Perrinton, MI, passed away quietly Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Maple View Assisted Living Inc., Ithaca, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Carson City United Methodist Church, Carson City, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with Pastor Melissa Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held at...

January 1, 2025

     Ruth Ann Schultz, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.      Ruth was born in Greenbush...

December 31, 2024

     Thelma Ruth Patterson, age 98, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at...

December 31, 2024

     Darlene Mary Barber, age 72, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Main Street Café Banquet Room, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with a luncheon to follow.     Darlene was born in Detroit, MI on June 26, 1952, the daughter...

December 30, 2024

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Matriarch, beloved Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Mother, and Wife, Florence Verona "Flo" Masarik, age 88, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     Visitation will be held at...

December 29, 2024

     After a courageous battle with cancer, we are saddened to announce the passing of, Brenda S. Nicholas, on Sunday, December 29, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at Elsie United Methodist Church, 160 West Main Street, Elsie, MI, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M., until the time of the...

December 27, 2024

     James "Jim" Patrick, Jr., age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.      A Memorial Service will be held at the VFW Hall in Ovid, MI from 12-4 P.M. on Sunday, January 19th, 2025.      James was born in St. Johns, MI on September 16, 1965, the son of James Patrick and Linda...

December 25, 2024

     Charles Delbert "Chuck" Thelen, age 77, of Fowler, MI, passed away with his children by his side Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 30, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John...