Obituaries

Glenn Dale Unruh

Glenn Dale Unruh

February 19, 2025

      Glenn Dale Unruh, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.     A Memorial Service at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service....

JoAnn M. Schall

JoAnn M. Schall

February 16, 2025

      JoAnn M. Schall     JoAnn Schall, the ORIGINAL JoAnn’s, was born on December 4th, 1948, and passed away on February 16th, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Adopted by the loving Schmit family, JoAnn was raised in Cuyahoga County, Ohio where she lived as a spirited, wild woman. Though she had many foster brothers and sisters, none held a...

Lois Bransdorfer

Lois Bransdorfer

February 15, 2025

       Lois Bransdorfer, age 97, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at White Oaks Retirement Community, Lawton, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at...

Ryan Michael Lewis

Ryan Michael Lewis

February 15, 2025

     Ryan Michael Lewis, age 52, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.     Ryan was...

Debra Kay Paddock

Debra Kay Paddock

February 15, 2025

     Debra Kay Paddock, age 66, of Haslett, MI, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.     Per Debra's request cremation will take place and no services will be held.     Debra was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 27, 1958, the daughter of Howard and Vonda (Eno) Paddock.     Debra had a...

Daniel Richard Pung

Daniel Richard Pung

February 15, 2025

     Daniel Richard Pung, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...

Charles Glenn Magsig

Charles Glenn Magsig

February 15, 2025

    Charles Glenn Magsig, age 80, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away February 15, 2025, peacefully in his home. Family is what Charlie held closest to his heart. He is survived by, Rosemary, his loving wife of 59 years and one sister Kathy Canum. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are his legacy, they are: Daughter Angie Pifer & her...

Felix Axel Ridsdale

Felix Axel Ridsdale

February 15, 2025

      If heaven has a golf course, Felix Axel Ridsdale has already teed off. Felix didn’t just love golf—he lived for it. If he wasn’t on the course, he would be planning his next round, talking about his last one, or wondering why Michigan had so much snow when all he really wanted was to golf year-round.   ...

Eunice Harriett Link

Eunice Harriett Link

February 14, 2025

      Eunice Harriett Link, age 98, of Davison/Ortonville, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett, MI 48840, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 21, 2025, with Pastor Trevor Sutton officiating. Burial will take...

April Lyn Feighner

April Lyn Feighner

February 11, 2025

     April Lyn Feighner, age 57, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Carson City, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.      A Celebration of April's life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-3 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.     April...

Larry Leon Ordiway

Larry Leon Ordiway

February 11, 2025

     Larry Leon Ordiway, age 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.     In following Larry's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.     Larry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 20, 1948, the son of Edwin Guy and Lillian Anna...

Lyle Edwin Thrush

Lyle Edwin Thrush

February 11, 2025

    Lyle Edwin Thrush, age 93, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Country Blessings Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 17, 2025, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg,...

Bruce Allen Wiltfong

Bruce Allen Wiltfong

February 11, 2025

      Bruce Allen Wiltfong, age 61, Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 21, 2025,...

James Brian Vogt

James Brian Vogt

February 11, 2025

     James Brian "Jimbo" Vogt, age 56, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan with his family by his side.     A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held March 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the Bannister Bar & Grill, 219 E. Main St., Bannister, MI.     James was born...

Robert Russel Fairchild

Robert Russel Fairchild

February 11, 2025

     Robert Russel Fairchild, age 83, of Goetzville, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025.     Per Bob's request no services will be held.     Robert was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on April 5, 1941, the son of Vernon Russell and Fay (Harry) Fairchild. He was a graduate of Shepherd High School, with the Class of 1959. On...

Thomas Dale Nester

Thomas Dale Nester

February 10, 2025

Thomas Dale Nester, 93, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, Michigan. He was born July 26, 1931, in Flint, Michigan. He was the oldest son of Thomas I. Nester and Verna Fent. He graduated from Detroit Southeastern H.S. and proudly served his country from 1950-1954 in the U.S Air Force....

Charlotte Edna Arnst

Charlotte Edna Arnst

February 9, 2025

      Charlotte Edna Arnst, age 85, of Bannister, MI, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser and Pastor Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Twp., MI,...

Dale Ann Kennedy

Dale Ann Kennedy

February 9, 2025

     Dale Ann Kennedy, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with Pastor Dar Blashan officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 P.M....

Leslie Glenn Hunt, Jr.

Leslie Glenn Hunt, Jr.

February 8, 2025

     Leslie Glenn "Doc" Hunt, Jr., age 73, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 with Rev. Fr....

Michael Timothy Hackett

Michael Timothy Hackett

February 8, 2025

      Michael Timothy Hackett, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.      A cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will take place at a later date.      Michael was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 28, 1954, the...