Obituaries

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...

July 19, 2024

      Harold Elmer Hinton, age 91, of Middleton, MI passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home.     A Private Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Newark Township, MI.     Harold was born in North Shade Twp., MI on January 22, 1933, the son of Clarence Lee and Bernice Belle (Jason) Hinton. He graduated from...

July 18, 2024

      Helen Eileen (DuBois) Schaefer entered her heavenly home on July 18, 2024, with her five daughters and two of her granddaughters by her side.    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding and Rev. Fr. Noah...

July 16, 2024

     Scott Craig Parmelee, age 66, of Pompeii, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Wonsey officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024,...

July 16, 2024

    Mike James Fesko, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held...

July 14, 2024

     Gerald Charles Benedict, retired U.S. Treasury Department special agent, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho.     A Graveside Service will be held at Sowle Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding.     Jerry was born on October 20, 1933, to Gerald and Margaret...

July 14, 2024

     Ila Berdine Snyder, age 98, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her daughter's home in Alma, MI.     A Memorial Gathering will be held at the St. Louis Moose Lodge #1566, 811 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI., on Friday, August 23, 2024, Burial will take place at Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, MI at...

July 13, 2024

      John James Houska, age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...

July 12, 2024

     David Michael "Dave" Beno, age 67, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2024 with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday,...