Obituaries
Bobbie V. (Mosley) Jones
Jan 22, 2023
Bobbie V. Jones, age 80, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.
A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Bobbie will be buried beside her first husband Jack Murray in Screven Cemetery, Screven, GA.
Bobbie was born in Screven, GA...
Kirk Vincent Burl
Jan 20, 2023
Kirk Vincent Burl age 81, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home after a long hard-fought battle with prostate cancer, surrounded by his loving family and cherished friends. He lived his life to the fullest until his last day.
Cremation has taken place and A Celebration of Life will be held at...
Walter Lee Wagar, Sr
Jan 20, 2023
Walter Lee Wagar, Sr., age 88 of Owosso, MI formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held.
Walter was born on April 29, 1934, the son of John and Dorothy Wagar.
Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being...
Thelma Lucele (Horn) Goodrich
Jan 20, 2023
Thelma Lucele Goodrich, age 93 of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at the United Church of Ovid, 131 W. Front Street, Ovid, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, with Pastor Charlene Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held on...
Timothy J. "Tim" Anderson
Jan 19, 2023
Timothy J. "Tim" Anderson, age 63, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.
Private burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.
Timothy was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on April 6, 1959, the son of Samuel C. and Dorris Jean (Morehouse)...
Walter Benjamin "Walt" Smith
Jan 16, 2023
Walter Benjamin “Walt” Smith, age 88, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
A cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan, at a later date.
Walter was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on September 24, 1934, the son...
Lynette Marie (Price) Weaver
Jan 15, 2023
Lynette Marie Weaver, age 60, of St. Johns, MI, passed away at her home Sunday, January 15, 2023, with her family by her side.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 20, 2023, with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating. Burial will take place at...
Rose Marie (Mitosinka) Wesner
Jan 14, 2023
Rose Marie Wesner, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family.
Rose was born in St. Johns, Michigan on November 28, 1950, the daughter of Thomas Joseph and Helen Lena (Paseka) Mitosinka. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns, Michigan. On November...
Mervin Eugene "Merv" Flegel
Jan 11, 2023
Mervin Eugene Flegel, age 92, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI .
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 16, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Dennis Elton Hunt
Jan 9, 2023
Dennis Elton Hunt, age 67, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M., on Friday, January 13, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from...
Bonnie Lynn (Euler) Barrett
Jan 8, 2023
Bonnie Lynn Barrett, age 60, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. Her husband Scott was also injured in this accident and is currently at Michigan Medicine, formerly, University of Michigan Hospital. Arrangements are pending at this time and an obituary will be forthcoming in the next few days....
Dwight Dean Shepherd
Jan 7, 2023
Dwight Dean Shepherd, age 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI, with his family by his side.
A Memorial Service will be held at North Star Township Hall, North Star, MI, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.
Dwight was born in Alma, Michigan...
Ronda Marie Gorney
Jan 5, 2023
Ronda Marie Gorney, age 55 passed away the evening of January 5th, 2023, at the University of Michigan Hospital, in Ann Arbor, MI.
Ronda was born in Saginaw, MI on May 5th, 1967. She is the daughter of Ron & Jean Gorney of Elwell, MI. She graduated from Alma High School. Ronda worked in the office of Pine...
Barry Lynn Hallead
Jan 5, 2023
Barry Lynn Hallead, age 75, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home with his wife and family by his side.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 9, 2023, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will...
Gary Brian "Gip" Snyder
Dec 30, 2022
Gary Brian "Gip" Snyder, age 77, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, St. Johns, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...
Paul Arnold Esch
Dec 30, 2022
Paul Arnold Esch, age 82, of Fowler, Michigan, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Green Acres Retirement Living , Ionia, Michigan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, Michigan, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding. Burial will take place at...
Helen Lena (Paseka) Mitosinka
Dec 29, 2022
Helen Lena Mitosinka, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, 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 Saturday, December 31, 2022, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. A private burial will...
Douglas Arthur Williams
Dec 26, 2022
Douglas Arthur Williams, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring, and details are forthcoming.
Doug was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 17, 1942; he was the eldest son of Arthur and Leona (Strouse) Williams....
Rita Delores (Montez) Zapata
Dec 25, 2022
Rita Delores Zapata, age 58, of Gratiot County Michigan, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023,...
Lyle Robert Huntoon
Dec 24, 2022
Lyle Robert Huntoon, age 91, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Ovid Healthcare Center. A Private Graveside Service was held at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, MI. A Celebration of Lyle's Life will be held from 1:00-4:00 P.M. with a time of sharing at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Chapin United Methodist...