Obituaries

June 18, 2024

      Gale Frederick Price, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, with his four daughters by his side. 

      Gale was born December 23, 1948, to Emery and Elizabeth (Walter) Price. As a child he liked playing sports and working on cars with his...

June 15, 2024

     Janet Sue Morrison, age 84, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 

     Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI. Janet will be buried along with her husband Eugene and son Larry at Elm Hall Cemetery, Elm...

June 14, 2024

     Talan Lee Jones, age 18, of Elsie, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2024.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 21, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 1:00 until the time of the service at the funeral home....

June 13, 2024

     Nelson Ray Rumsey, 85, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. 

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  Visitation will be held from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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June 12, 2024

   Sandra Joyce "Sandi" Daggett, age 73, of Elsie, MI, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 17, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Raj...

June 12, 2024

     Patsy Mae Sheldon, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in St. Johns, MI, surrounded by her loving family.

     A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, with Pastor Brendan Holmquist officiating...

June 12, 2024

     Thomas Dale "Tom" McDonald, age 72, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Corewell Health- Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 17, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding. Burial will take...

June 9, 2024

Jaxson Bradley Chester Skeith, age 22 of Ithaca, Michigan passed away Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Jaxson was born July 14th, 2001 in Alma, Michigan to Gina Graham and Michael Skeith. He graduated from Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in 2017 and Link Learning in 2019. Jaxson had an infectious smile and a zest for life.  He loved nature and enjoyed walking...

June 8, 2024

     Janet Ann Wesner, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI. 

      Cremation will take place and there will be a celebration of Janet's life at a later date.

      Janet was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 8, 1951, the daughter of...

June 8, 2024

      Kim William Saunders, 60, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Midland, Michigan. Cremation will take place and there will be a Celebration of Life this summer.

      Kim was born in Alma, Michigan on May 27, 1964, the son of Donald Lee  and Bonnie Kay  (Thompson)...

June 8, 2024

     Maynard Dale Gross, age 89, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, June 21, 2024, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until...

June 6, 2024

     Carol Eunice Hoard, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at MyMichigan Health Center, Midland, MI.

      Carol was born at home in Breckenridge, MI, on February 11, 1936, the daughter of Warren and C. Marie Lytle.   She graduate from Ithaca High School, with the Class of 1954, and she received...

June 5, 2024

     Lori Renae Haruska, age 54, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, with her family by her side.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday,...

June 4, 2024

Garry Frisbey, 73, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on June 4, 2024.

Garry was born on December 25, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Ardith and the late Harold Frisbey.  He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1969 and went on to serve in the Michigan Army National Guard. Garry worked for and retired out of...

June 3, 2024

       Marie Helen Fox, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. 

       Marie was born on June 1, 1934, in Clinton County, (9th child of 12) of Joseph & Anna (Werner) Thelen.  She married Bernard Fox on May 29, 1956. They were married for 60...

May 31, 2024

      Shirley Lorene Wilson, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024.  

      Shirley Lorene Smith Wilson was born June 16, 1928 in Lansing, Ingham County- the daughter of Melvin Walter Smith and Lorene Muriel (Wyman) Smith.  She was raised on a family farm located on North Clinton County Line road and...

May 31, 2024

     Kimberly Kay McGill, age 59, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

     In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

     Kimberly was born in Carson City, Michigan on June 25, 1964, the daughter of Janetta and Reginald Webber. She...

May 31, 2024

       Martin "Marty" Hilary Miller, age 74, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024.

       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at a later date at Most...

May 30, 2024

       Cynthia Jane "Cindy" Burke, age 67, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

       Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 P.M.  A private burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

May 28, 2024

      Jesse "Hammer" Livingston, age 47, of St. Johns, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  

      A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 4-10 P.M. at the St. Johns VFW Hall.  Food and beverages will be provided. 

      He was born on Monday, August 23, 1976, in...