Obituaries

Carol Ann Eldridge

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

     Online condolences...

Lois Elizabeth (Shumsky) Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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....