Obituaries

January 1, 2024

     Joe E. Hutchings, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

     In keeping with Joe's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Joe was born in Owosso, Michigan on October 6, 1950, the son of...

December 31, 2023

     Terry Lee Bishop, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home.

     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Monday, January 8, 2024, with Military Honors at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will be at North...

December 28, 2023

     Theodore Howard "Ted" Woods, age 96, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  Burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until the...

December 27, 2023

May 10,1947 – December 27, 2023

Karen Ann Pratt, age 76, of Alma, passed away December 27, 2023, at Beaumont hospital in Wayne, Michigan.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 11 AM at Barden Funeral Home in...

December 27, 2023

      Joann Rita Wood passed peacefully on December 27, 2023, at the age of 79 in the comfort of her bed. She will be remembered for her toughness, creativity, humor, courage and braveness as she fought the good fight against cancer. She loved giving treats and crocheted gifts to the oncology staff at the Sparrow Ionia Hospital. They...

December 23, 2023

     Dianne Kay Dawson-Ryan, age 73, formerly of St. Louis, MI, Port St. Joe, FL, and the Lansing, MI area, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Okemos, MI after a lengthy illness. She was a 17-year leukemia survivor and fiercely brave health warrior.

      Dianne was known for her outgoing personality, keen intellect, quick wit and devotion...

December 22, 2023

 

     Donna Jean Fruchey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the age of 68. 

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 6-8 P.M. and on Saturday from...

December 21, 2023

Carol Lynn Oberlitner, age 68, of Alma, died  in Midland, MI, on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Carol was born in Alma on June 10, 1955, the daughter of Carl and Vera (Kozeny) Oberlitner.  She graduated from Alma High School and became a licensed beautician.  She learned how to arrange flowers and worked for Meijer’s in Grand Rapids...

December 19, 2023

 

      Wayne Leroy Allen, age 72, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

     A Celebration of Life and Coffee Social will be held from 1-5 P.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Ithaca Community Center 120 N. Maple Street, Ithaca, MI 48847.

     Wayne was born in Jackson, MI on August 30, 1951, the...

December 18, 2023

  

      Liane Fay Tyler, age 91, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 22, 2023, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex...

December 18, 2023

     Edith Juel "Eydie" Schroeder, age 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 23, 2023, with Dr. Dan Cameron and Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. Burial will...

December 17, 2023

       

        Yvonne Alva Trevor Muneio, age 94, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.  She was born on October 4, 1929, to Bertha Cristensia (Eineichner) and Earl Atley Trevor.  She was the eldest of five children: Yvonne, Gary, Jay, Maryann, and Jim.  They lived in East Detroit, Michigan.  Her father worked in an auto factory. ...

December 17, 2023

Nancy Wood, 83, of Middleton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Country Friends Assisted Living of Sumner.

Nancy was born in Breckenridge, Michigan on July 26, 1940 and was the daughter of Ernest Goetz and Clarice Newhall.

Nancy graduated from Ithaca High School in 1958. She was...

December 16, 2023

    

   Dorothy Naomi Mitchell, known affectionately as Dort, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, at the age of 87, under the loving care of Frankfort Pines Assisted Living in Frankfort, Michigan. She was born on October 4, 1936, in Rogers City, Michigan, to the late Ray W. and Lydia (Simon) Peters.     Dort was a strong matriarch, caring sister, loyal...

December 15, 2023

     Holly Marie Schueller, age 43, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing surrounded by her family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 22, 2023, with Pastor Tim Dickinson officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield...

December 15, 2023

    Grace Marie Thelen, age 72, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023 with family by her side.

     Grace was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 4, 1951, the last born of 13 children to Herman and Mira (Sims) Myers. She was a graduate of Fowler High School class of 1969. On May 1,...

December 15, 2023

     Terry Lee Juhas, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, devoted husband and father, passed away after a courageous battle with renal cancer Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     Terry was born in Alma, Michigan on January 3, 1947, the youngest son of Andy Frank and Lula Helena (Hahn) Juhas. He graduated from Breckenridge High School...

December 15, 2023

     Cheryl Diane Pretzer, age 70, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  Burial will take place at Porter Township Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023,...

December 14, 2023

     Joan Elaine Derby, age 80, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial...

December 14, 2023

Gregory Lee LaPaugh, age 64, from Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday morning, December 14th, at 2:00 am, at Masonic Pathways, in Alma, MI.  After a 5 year struggle with cancer, he was finally pain free and peaceful on the last day with us.

Gregory is survived by his wife, Pat; his son, Kenneth (wife Lindsey), his 3...