Obituaries

Donna Kay Ernst

Donna Kay Ernst

May 8, 2025

     Donna Kay Ernst, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.     Donna was born in Chicago Heights, IL, on November 20, 1938, the daughter...

Peggy Joyce Johnson

Peggy Joyce Johnson

May 6, 2025

     Peggy Joyce Johnson, age 86, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place...

Geraldine D. Baker

Geraldine D. Baker

May 5, 2025

     Geraldine D. “Skookie” Baker, age 86, of Morganton, NC, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home.     Graveside Services will be held at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, New York, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the cemetery.     Geraldine was...

Gary Lynford Nethaway

Gary Lynford Nethaway

May 5, 2025

     Gary Lynford Nethaway, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral...

Paul Vernon Erskine

Paul Vernon Erskine

May 3, 2025

     Paul Vernon Erskine of St. Louis, Michigan, was born on June 11, 1938, and died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3, 2025.     Paul joined the Navy in 1955 and served aboard the USS Ticonderoga. After his service to the United States, Paul came home to Michigan and met his life’s love, Donna. They married...

Michael Patrick Jeffreys

Michael Patrick Jeffreys

April 30, 2025

     Michael Patrick Jeffreys, age 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date.     Michael was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 17, 1956, the son of James Patrick and Margaret Agnes (Widmayer) Jeffreys. He graduated...

John Carl Stoll, Sr.

John Carl Stoll, Sr.

April 29, 2025

We are sorry to announce the passing of John Carl Stoll, 86, of Ashley, Michigan. John was surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2025. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on June 14, 2025 at 11am at the Better Life ZCBJ Lodge, Bannister, Michigan. A private burial will take place later at...

Daniel Addison Reinsmith

Daniel Addison Reinsmith

April 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Addison Reinsmith, who passed away April 28, 2025 at the age of 73. Daniel was a beloved husband of Brenda O’Boyle Reinsmith and a devoted father, grandfathers, and great grandfather. Daniel is survived by his wife, Brenda; children Aaron and Jane Reinsmith, and Thomas Reinsmith; grandchildren Jessica and...

Karen Kay Wilson

Karen Kay Wilson

April 27, 2025

     Karen Kay Wilson, age 85, of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Sebring, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospice Home, Jackson, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025, with Pastor Kate Schroeder officiating. Burial will take place...

Ladonna June Hardman

Ladonna June Hardman

April 27, 2025

     Ladonna June Hardman, age 75, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025.Ladonna was born on September 25, 1949, to Raymond and Marvel Rutherford. Ladonna grew up in rural Ithaca graduating with the class of 1967. On December 23, 1966, she married John Hardman. Ladonna worked various jobs over the years collecting many good friends along the...

Julia Dawn Brown

Julia Dawn Brown

April 25, 2025

     Julia Dawn Brown, age 73, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Riverside Healthcare Center, St. Louis, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 5, 2025, with Pastor Chad Otto officiating. Burial will take place at Pine River Cemetery, Blanchard,...

David Alan Kimmel

David Alan Kimmel

April 25, 2025

     David Alan Kimmel, age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on April 25, 2025.     Dave was born on August 16, 1962; he was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He raised his family in his hometown of Ashley. Dave also cherished his second family—his Ponderosa, McDonalds and Little Caesar’s crews. Known for his caring nature, Dave...

Christina Garcia Roldán

Christina Garcia Roldán

April 24, 2025

     Christina Garcia Roldán, age 94, of Mission, Texas formerly of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Mission, Texas.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial...

Julianna Garcia

Julianna Garcia

April 23, 2025

      Julianna Garcia entered our world on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso. Her arrival was anticipated at the end of this summer and she was deeply loved before we met her.      She is survived by her loving parents Julian and Jessica (Larson) Garcia, grandparents: Paul and Carol Garcia, and Amy and Matt English,...

Janie Louise Mitchell

Janie Louise Mitchell

April 23, 2025

     Janie Louise Mitchell, age 66, of Alma, MI, entered into the Lord's loving arms on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.     Janie was born in St. Clair County, MI on May 24, 1958, the daughter of Thomas Lawrence Brady and Janet L. (Saunders) Sebastian. She enjoyed knitting, planting flowers, tending her vegetable garden, and mowing. Janie loved baking and...

Della Marie Teegardin

Della Marie Teegardin

April 23, 2025

     Della Marie Teegardin, age 97, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove...

Jerry Eugene Allen

Jerry Eugene Allen

April 22, 2025

     Jerry Eugene Allen, age 83, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on April 22, 2025.     Born on June 16, 1941, Jerry was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Evelyn (Hollabaugh) Allen of Sumner. His life was shaped by the miles he traveled and the people he met...

Bernice Anna Hoebecke

Bernice Anna Hoebecke

April 22, 2025

     Bernice Anna "Bea" Hoebecke, age 98, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI....

Charles Edward Heinze

Charles Edward Heinze

April 21, 2025

     Charles “Charlie” Edward Heinze, age 72, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Charlie was born in St Johns, MI on June 5, 1952, the son of Eugene and Irene...

Deana Kay McDaid

Deana Kay McDaid

April 21, 2025

     Deana Kay McDaid, age 49, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.     Deana was born...