Obituaries
Carol Ann Eldridge
Nov 3, 2023
Carol Ann Eldridge, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take...
Rosemary Ornelas
Nov 2, 2023
Rosemary Ornelas, age 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Dimondale Nursing Care Center, Dimondale, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Ovid, 301 S. Main St., Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 with Pastor Tim Dickinson officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery,...
Daniel Lyle Van Etten
Nov 2, 2023
Daniel Lyle Van Etten, age 69, of Fowler, went to meet the Lord on November 2, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns with Pastor John Gosslin officiating. Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery, Perrinton, MI....
Robert Allen Skaryd, Sr.
Nov 2, 2023
Robert Allen Skaryd, Sr., age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 6, 2023 with Rev. Zella Daniel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held...
John F Fitzgerald
Nov 2, 2023
John F Fitzgerald, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2023 at Mapleview Retirement Community in the Rich & Helen Hospice Suite with family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Restoration 58:12 Church of the Nazarene, 1001 West Washington (M-46), St. Louis,...
Peggy Ann Corp
Oct 31, 2023
Peggy Ann Corp, age 71, of Owosso, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Pleasant View Senior Living, Corunna. A Celebration of Peggy's Life will be held at the American Legion Post 248, Laingsburg, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI at a later date. ...
Gary Lee Conklin
Oct 30, 2023
Gary Lee Conklin, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 3, 2023, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. At a later date, burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will...
Rev. Lawrence Richard Ammons
Oct 29, 2023
Rev. Lawrence Richard "Dick" Ammons moved to a new home on October 29, 2023. Dick was the only child of Glenn and Nellie (Nee-Henry) Ammons and was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on April 19, 1938. He graduated from West Fairmont High School and Ottawa University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. During his lifetime he received many...
Ronald Lee Ostrander
Oct 24, 2023
Ronald Lee Ostrander, age 75, of Breckenridge, MI, peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his home.
Ronald was born in Merrill, Michigan on October 4, 1948, the son of James Thomas and Kathleen Margie (Hollien) Ostrander. He graduated from Breckenridge High School with the class of 1966. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. ...
Scott Eric Duncan
Oct 22, 2023
Scott Eric Duncan, age 57, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Maple View Assisted Living Inc. with his wife by his side.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00...
Carol Ann Thelen
Oct 21, 2023
Carol Ann Thelen, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, was welcomed to her heavenly home on October 21, 2023. Carol was born on May 5, 1945, to Alex and Rosemary (Hengesbach) Thelen of Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her nephew Steven. Carol leaves behind six siblings: Marlene (Fred) Martin, Don (Debbie), Dave (Carol), Dan (Lisa),...
Patricia Ann (Morris) Feldpausch
Oct 20, 2023
Patricia Ann Feldpausch, age 53, of Westphalia, MI, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Patricia was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 19, 1969, the daughter Earl James and Mary Jane (Durham) Morris. On May 9, 1992, she married Curt Feldpausch. Patricia really enjoyed crafting and...
Lois May (Henning) Whitford
Oct 20, 2023
Lois May Whitford, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on October 20, 2023, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village in Owosso, MI.
Lois was born on March 3, 1934, to the late Ernest and Edna (Birdsley) Henning. She graduated from Rodney B Wilson High School in 1951. Lois married Glenn Whitford on January 14, 1952, in St....
Ward R. Andrews
Oct 19, 2023
Ward Randall Andrews, age 72, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at at his home. He was born in Alma, Michigan on February 7, 1951, the son of Otis and Geraldine (DeRosia) Andrews. He had three children: Ward Jr., Rodney, and Laree; and lived most of his life in Gratiot County.
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Lois Elizabeth (Shumsky) Johnson
Oct 19, 2023
Lois Elizabeth Johnson, age 96, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 22, 2023, with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington,...
Joyce Elaine (Packer) Fisher
Oct 19, 2023
Joyce Elaine Fisher, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on October 19, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Ithaca on Tuesday, October 24, 2023; at 1:00 P.M. with Courteney Jimerson officiating. Burial will take place at Emerson Township Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23,...
Daniel Lynn Goodrich
Oct 18, 2023
Daniel Lynn Goodrich, age 47, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Matt Barnum officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at 10:00 A.M. prior...
Shirley Ann (Walling) Austin
Oct 18, 2023
Shirley Ann Austin, age 86, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.
Shirley was born in Owosso, Michigan on September 26, 1937, the daughter of Lewis and Francelia (Cook) Walling. Shirley graduated as the valedictorian from Elsie High School with the class of 1956. She went back...
Michael Stephen Carter
Oct 17, 2023
Michael Stephen "Mike" Carter, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.
Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. Burial will take place at a later date at Klees Cemetery, Ferris Township, MI.
Michael was born in Saginaw, Michigan...
Merlene Helen Jackson
Oct 16, 2023
Merlene Helen Jackson, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at her home. She is survived by three sons: Robert Foster, Eric (Mary) Foster, and William (Kimberly) Foster; and daughter-in-law Jackie Foster.
A cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com....