Obituaries

August 14, 2024

     Mary Elizabeth Hughey, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at...

August 12, 2024

Ruth L. Smith, 96, of Ithaca passed away August 12, 2024 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care where she resided for the past four years. Ruth was born on August 4, 1928, the daughter of William Edgar and Goldie Pearl (Mills) Smith. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School, class of 1947.

In her younger years Ruth loved to...

August 10, 2024

     Carolyn A. Cox (Riley/VanRooyen), age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Royal View Assisted Living, Mecosta, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be held...

August 10, 2024

     James Francis "Jim" Becker, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...

August 8, 2024

     Ronald William “Ron” Miller, age 81, of Fowler, MI, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness, on Thursday, August 8, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at...

August 8, 2024

     Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, with...

August 8, 2024

Our beloved brother and uncle Steven Rex Parks passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family the age of 62 on August 8, 2024. He has been lovingly reunited with his Dad, Mom and Brother!

He was born August 13, 1961, in Carson City, MI to Dale and Bonnie (Lanshaw) Parks. He graduated from...

August 7, 2024

     Rex Arrington Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Pastor Robby Lewis and John Christensen officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery,...

August 6, 2024

     June Marie O'Neill, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.     A Private Graveside Service will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.     June was born in Maybee, MI on January 6, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Meffert) Hoffman....

August 5, 2024

     John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr., age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take...

August 4, 2024

     Ruth Mae Gomez passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 98.     The family will receive friends at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-4 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, for a Memorial and Celebration of Life. There will be a time of sharing at 2:30 P.M. If you...

August 3, 2024

     Marvin Steve “Mac” McGill, age 69, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will take place at...

August 1, 2024

     London Izabella-Ryén Gadd, age 12, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, August 5, 2024, with Rev. Mollie Loveall officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 10:30 A.M. until the time...

July 31, 2024

     Eugene "Gene" Arthur Rector, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024.     A Private Family Gathering will be held at a later date.     Eugene was born in Cedar Springs, MI on September 19, 1943, the son of Theo and Edith (McWilliams) Rector. On August 20, 2005, he married Virgene (Root) Kirby on...

July 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Theresa Ann (VanDemark) Beard. Trish found her peace surrounded by family at Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca MI on July 25, 2024.

Trish was born November 20, 1953 to Alan and Donna VanDemark in Alma...

July 24, 2024

     Dolores "Doff" Maxine Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by her family at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 29, 2024, with Pastor Robbie Lewis and John Christiansen officiating. Burial...

July 24, 2024

     Daniel "Dan" Willard Wells Jr., born on February 15th, 1948, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2024.     He is survived by his children: Johnathan (Christina) Mattimore, Connie (John) Winn, Carmen (Tracy) Haubenstricker, Cynthia (James) Bell, Daniel (Kelly) Mattimore, Dennis (Bobbi) Wells, and Cody (Michelle) Wells. Dan is also survived by his brother John Wells, his sister Beuhla...

July 24, 2024

      Thomas Daniel "TJ" Johns, age 62, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home.      A Memorial Service will be held at Community of Christ Church, 4860 North State Road, Alma, MI 48801, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor William Persall officiating.     Thomas was born in Rockledge, FL...

July 23, 2024

     Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak, age 47, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A...

July 22, 2024

      Alan Burton Carmany, age 74, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Per Alan's request, cremation will take place and there will be no services.     Alan was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 25, 1949, the son of Maurice G. and Freida (Lujiens) Carmany. He graduated from...