Obituaries
Ruth Ann Barish
May 3, 2026
Ruth Ann (Kleeman) Barish, age 69, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Ruth was born to Alfred and Doylene Kleeman and was a proud graduate of St. Johns High School, Class of 1975. She began working at Smeltzer Corporation in St. Johns in 1976,...
Gary D Eyer
May 2, 2026
Gary D Eyer, age 79, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 8, 2026, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until...
M. Berneda Denniston
May 1, 2026
Berneda Denniston, age 87, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Sunrise Senior Living in Plano, Texas. Berneda was born on April 6, 1939, in Lansing, Michigan, to Ray Vern and Mary (Kauffman) Benson. She was raised in a loving Christian home where her faith began early in life and remained...
Thomas Albert Deitrich
April 30, 2026
Thomas Albert “Tom” Deitrich, age 69, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.
Eufemio C. "Eric" Longoria
April 30, 2026
Eufemio C. "Eric" Longoria, Jr., age 73, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Northpointe Community Church, DeWitt, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with Eric Longoria officiating. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Visitation will...
Laura Lynn Micka
April 28, 2026
Laura Lynn Micka, age 58, of Ashley, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI after complications with diabetes. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, from 2-6 P.M. on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a...
Lucy E. Foster
April 28, 2026
Lucy E. Foster, age 93, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, Michigan. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery in Vestaburg, Michigan. Lucy was born in Edmore, Michigan on September 27, 1932, the daughter Clyde Arthur and Viola Lucille (Wright) Cummins. On...
Sandra Robinson
April 27, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Robinson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Born on April 19, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Sandy lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and unwavering love. Sandy’s life was marked by dedication to the Lord and a heart centered on her family and...
Billie Jo Hagerman
April 27, 2026
Billie Jo "Billy Goat" Hagerman, age 62, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Alma, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with William DeVuyst officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the...
Mary Louise Howard
April 26, 2026
Mary Louise Howard, age 83, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid,...
Steven Lee Welch
April 25, 2026
Steven Lee Welch, age 74, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, Lansing, MI. A Celebration of his life will be held at Uncle John's Cider Mill, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Steven was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 28, 1952,...
Reuben Leon Hamilton, Jr.
April 24, 2026
Reuben Leon Hamilton, Jr., age 73, of Alma, Michigan passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan. Per his wishes, cremation will take place, and there are no services to be held at this time. Reuben was born in St. Johns, Michigan on July 15, 1952, the son Reuben Leon...
Donna Mae Kuripla
April 24, 2026
Donna Mae Kuripla passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born in Clinton County, Michigan on November 5, 1927, the daughter of Edgar and Eleanor (Fernholz) VanElls. Donna will be lovingly remembered for the warmth she stitched into everything she touched. Her hands were rarely still—carefully piecing together beautiful quilts, crocheting...
Martha Elizabeth Anderson
April 24, 2026
Martha Elizabeth Anderson, 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at at Beebe United Methodist Church, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Emerson Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from...
Lloyd Jerome Brock
April 22, 2026
Lloyd Jerome Brock, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot, Alma, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at his home 6117 North Royce Road, St. Louis, MI Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Lloyd was born in Carson City, MI, on September 13, 1940,...
C. Joan Netzley
April 18, 2026
C. Joan “Joan” Netzley, age 94, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Burial will take place at Emerson Township...
Debbie Lee Thayer
April 17, 2026
Debbie Lee Thayer, age 70, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at North Star Township Hall, North Star Twp., MI on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1-3 P.M. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Twp., MI at...
Marcella Ann Baese
April 16, 2026
Marcella Ann Baese, age 90, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Andrzej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Marcella was born in...
Levi T. Gager
April 16, 2026
Levi T. Gager, age 95, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Country Blessings Retirement Living, St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Twp.,...
Shirley Geraldine Long
April 15, 2026
Shirley Geraldine Long, age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Haven of Rest in Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Elsie,...
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