Obituaries

November 27, 2024

     Roger Monroe Ordway, age 52, of Fairgrove, MI, and formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Roger’s warmth, love, and adventurous spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of those who loved him.     A celebration of Roger’s life will take...

November 26, 2024

     Jack Alvin Coleman, of Edenville, MI, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 84.     Cremation has taken place and graveside service will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.     Jack was born in Owosso, MI, on June 2, 1940, the son of John E....

November 21, 2024

     Kay Lorraine Mead, age 82, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso,...

November 20, 2024

       After four years of waging an all-out war on cancer, Deb Garlock, age 59 of Ovid MI, has been locked and loaded for her final destination and arrived in her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, 5565 E. Colony Rd., St. Johns, MI, at 11:00...

November 18, 2024

     With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Robert Emery "Bob" Sali, age 73, of Perrinton, MI, on Monday, November 18, 2024.  A man whose life was marked by love, laughter, and devotion; Bob’s spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.     Born on January 2, 1951, in Lansing, MI, Bob was the cherished son...

November 18, 2024

Joanne Kay Cornwell, age 88, of Ithaca passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2024 with her family by her side.

Joanne was born Joanne Kay Pittman in Alma, Michigan on July 26, 1936 to Lyle and Ethel (Bloss) Pittman. She worked at the original Polka Dot (JJ Ruby’s) restaurant for over 15 years.

Joanne married...

November 17, 2024

      Brenda Jean Huntoon, age 82, of Sumner, MI, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00...

November 16, 2024

Eric Gabriel Hilton of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at age 31 in his home.

 Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.

 Eric was born in San Diego, California on February 16, 1993, the son of Joseph Francisco and Donna Lee (Vinyard) Hilton.

 Eric graduated in 2011 from Clairemont High School and went...

November 16, 2024

       Bernice Dorothy Hengesbach, age 88, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Regency of Lansing West, Lansing, MI.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take...

November 14, 2024

     Basil LeRoy Bowers, age 90, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Basil was born in Durand, Michigan on April 7, 1934, the son of Lawrence and Thelma Ann...

November 13, 2024

     John Francis Lauer, age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 18, 2024, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma,...

November 13, 2024

     Edward Jay “Ed” Sipka, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 15, 2024, with Pastor Steve Ezop officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,...

November 11, 2024

     Edward Alan "Ed" Doan, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Palliative Care - Ann Arbor Campus, Ypsilanti, MI.     Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Ed was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 24, 1948, the son...

November 11, 2024

      Gregg Ian Norman, age 63, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Colonial Park Assisted Living, Grand Ledge, MI.     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.     Gregg was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 26, 1961, the beloved son of George Calvin and Mary (Miller)...

November 10, 2024

      Rex Daniel Martin, age 65, of Owosso, MI, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso surrounded by his family.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Rex was born in St. Johns, Michigan on July 2, 1959, the son of Sharon Marie (Carroll)...

November 7, 2024

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Roger Gantz, 82, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Midland, Michigan. He was born in Ithaca, Michigan, on May 13, 1942, and resided in Sumner for most of his adult life. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Holton Gantz of Sumner,...

November 6, 2024

     Billy Dean May, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.     Billy was born in Ogemaw County, Michigan on November 19, 1940, the son...

November 5, 2024

     Norman William Nixon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at the age of 90.     He was born on June 21st, 1934, to Pauline and Jacob Nixon in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Norman graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1953, and shortly thereafter served his country in the United States Army,...

November 5, 2024

     Louis John Palus, Jr., age 66, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Applehanz presiding. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

November 5, 2024

 Theresa Lynn (Dodge) Pearce 

 Born May 24th 1956 passed peacefully on November 3rd 2024 surrounded by candlelight and her loved ones in reverence, prayer, devotion, and music. 

 She leaves behind a strong foundation and legacy of Unconditional Love in her wake along with her husband of 44 years Calvin Vern Pearce, her children; Jeremy Keith Stout, Gabriel Benjamin Stout, Nicole Lynn and...