Obituaries
Michael Randolph Tillotson
Aug 1, 2025
Michael Randolph "Mike" Tillotson, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, in Lansing, MI. The celebration of life will be held at DeVries Nature Conservancy on Sunday, August 31, 2025, commencing with words of remembrance at 3:00 P.M., and followed by refreshments and reflection until the...
Gregory Lee Geisenhaver
Aug 1, 2025
Gregory Lee Geisenhaver, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery,...
Grace Esther Goerge
Aug 1, 2025
Grace Esther Goerge, age 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most...
Ronnie Lee Powers
Jul 31, 2025
Ronnie Lee Powers, age 79, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. Per Ronnie's wishes he was cremated and his family will have a private family gathering. Ronnie was born in St. Johns, MI on January 13, 1946, the son of Harold Kenneth and Laura Loreta (Huss) Powers. He was a graduate of...
Judy Ann Miller
Jul 28, 2025
Judy Ann “Nammy” Miller, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Williamsville, New York, at the age of 77. Raised in Durand, Michigan and a long-time resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas, her warmth and love touched all who knew her. Born Judy Ann Brown on June 15, 1948, in Boonville, Arkansas,...
Avis Arlene Ginther
Jul 28, 2025
Avis Arlene (Andrews) Ginther, age 98 years, passed away peacefully at Legacy AFC in Ithaca, MI on Monday, July 28, 2025. She was the third of 11 children born to Paul and Beulah (Watkins) Andrews on the family farm in Pompeii, Michigan, March 8, 1927. On April 18, 1947, she married her high school sweetheart and love...
Ivan Lee Wardwell
Jul 28, 2025
Ivan Lee Wardwell, age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his daughters home. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, August 1, 2025, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of...
Brandon James Sharpe
Jul 27, 2025
Brandon James Sharpe, age 30, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025. Brandon was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 28, 1995, the son of Nickie Sue (Coffin) Esterline. Brandon enjoyed working on anything he could make "go fast". He loved adrenaline and could always be found tinkering on cars & motorcycles. He will be...
Thomas William Kamp
Jul 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas William Kamp October 14, 1954 – July 24, 2025 Thomas William Kamp, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 14, 1954, to Ed James Kamp and Kathleen Cecelia Kamp (Spedowski), Tom lived a life marked by strength,...
Joyce Mae Carpenter
Jul 24, 2025
Joyce Mae Carpenter, age 89, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. Per Joyce's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI at a later date. Joyce was born in Hamilton Township, MI...
James Alan Kramer
Jul 22, 2025
James Alan Kramer, age 69, of Machesney Park, IL, formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will...
Elsie Althea Smith
Jul 21, 2025
A life well lived. Elsie Althea Smith, age 96 of St Johns Michigan passed away peacefully at Grace Haven Assisted living on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on May 2, 1929, to R. Gordon and Caroline (Popovich) Stephens. Althea retired from General Telephone Company after 44 years of service that began at the age of 16. Following...
Ricky Lee Hart
Jul 20, 2025
Ricky Lee Hart, age 41, of Ionia, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Ricky’s life was a beautiful reflection of love, laughter, and light. He is survived by his devoted life partner, Andrew Waterman, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. He is also lovingly remembered by his mother, Susan (Mark) Pratl; siblings,...
Eunice Ann Peplau
Jul 19, 2025
Eunice Ann Peplau, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. Burial will take place...
Donna May Smith
Jul 18, 2025
Donna May Smith, age 63, of Shepherd, MI, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. There will be no services held per Donna's request. Donna was born in Eastpointe, MI on August 16, 1961, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Dobbs) Atkinson. Donna volunteered her time with the American...
Ronald Wayne Curtis
Jul 16, 2025
It is with great sadness, yet celebration of a robust, long, Christ-centered life that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Dr. Ronald Curtis of Fowler, Michigan on July 16, 2025, at the age of 88. A Memorial Service will be held at the Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church (MRCCC), 410 S....
Willard Clayton Goldman
Jul 14, 2025
Willard Clayton Goldman, age 84, of Bannister, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at University of Michigan Health–Sparrow in Lansing. A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Willard is now rejoicing in the presence of his Savior and reunited with his beloved wife, Marilyn. His family finds deep comfort and confidence in the fact that...
Francis Joseph Feldpausch
Jul 14, 2025
Francis Joseph Feldpausch, age 92, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 18, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI....
Roxanne Baumgras
Jul 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roxanne (Ackels) Baumgras of Shepardsville, Michigan on July 8, 2025. There will be a celebration of life at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, July 12, from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. A cremation has taken place and burial will take place at a later date...
Paige Elizabeth Smith
Jul 7, 2025
Paige Elizabeth Smith, age 21, of Portland, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler , MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 2-8 P.M. with family present...
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