Obituaries

October 17, 2023

     Michael Stephen "Mike" Carter, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.

     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. Burial will take place at a later date at Klees Cemetery, Ferris Township, MI.

     Michael was born in Saginaw, Michigan...

October 16, 2023

    

    Merlene Helen Jackson, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at her home. She is survived by three sons: Robert Foster, Eric (Mary) Foster, and William (Kimberly) Foster; and daughter-in-law Jackie Foster.

     A cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

     Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com....

October 16, 2023

Arthur J. Maki, age 85, of Ithaca, died Tuesday, October 16, at his home in rural Ithaca.

Arthur was born August 13, 1927, in Detroit the son of Alexander and Hilda Maki.  He worked for Quaker Chemical in Detroit for 38 years, retiring in 1988, at which time he moved north to Ithaca,  He loved the outdoors...

October 15, 2023

Dennis Vincent Sierakowski, 83, of Ithaca, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 15, 2023.  Dennis passed away at MediLodge of Montrose in Montrose, MI with his family by his side. He was born in Lansing, MI on October 21, 1939, the son of Vincent and Ilene (VanHorn) Sierakowski.  On August 24,...

October 15, 2023

      Douglas John Maurer, age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at Mt....

October 12, 2023

Milynda Lou Antes, 56, of Perrinton, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 12, 2023. No services will be held, her parents and siblings are planning a Memorial Service.

She was born to John and Patricia (McWilliams) Martin on Aug. 27, 1967 in Alma.

She is survived by her parents John & Pat...

October 12, 2023

     Steven Michael Moffit, Jr. March 21, 1987 –October 12, 2023

 

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve on October 12, 2023.  He left this world too soon, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

     Steve was born on March 21, 1987,...

October 12, 2023

     Lorian Pauline "Lori" Wilder, age 51, of Grand Haven, MI passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.  

     Cremation with a graveside service will take place at a later date.

     Lori was born in Grand Haven, MI on August 1, 1972, the daughter of Thomas and Christine (Neumann) Vissers. Lori spent 13...

October 10, 2023

     Jermaine Matthew Jones, age 2, of Eagle, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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October 10, 2023

     David Frank Geller, age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI of natural causes.

     David was born in St. Johns, MI on July 13, 1946, the son of Stanley F. and Betty J. (Spaulding) Geller.  He graduated from St. Johns High School with the Class of 1964.  On...

October 10, 2023

        Belinda Kay Midkiff, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home with her sons and family by her side.

     In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Belinda was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on July 19, 1951,...

October 7, 2023

   

     Isabelle Marie Sinko, age 93, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with Mr. Mark Monroe officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI....

October 5, 2023

Sharon Marie Beck (Burke), 81, peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 5th in Portland, Michigan, where she had been a resident of Country Living Senior Care.

Sharon was a sweet and gentle soul, having asked Jesus into her life as a very young girl. She was born July...

October 4, 2023

        Larry Lee Seibert, age 77, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

        A Graveside Service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

   Larry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 13, 1946, the son of Carl and...

October 3, 2023

Rodney Karston Moore, 79, of Saint Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 3rd surrounded by his wife and seven children.

Rod was born in Detroit, MI on April 16th, 1944, to Rolland Elmer Moore and Margaret Louise (nee Johnson) Moore. At nine years old Rod started learning the carpentry trade from his father while helping...

October 2, 2023

       Craig Lynn Boettger, age 56, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home.

       Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

       Craig was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 11, 1967, the son of Gary Lee and Diana Lynn (Harper) Boettger. He...

September 30, 2023

 

      William Frederick "Bubs" Ricklefs, Jr., avid biker, Army Veteran, and Stubborn American, age 64, of Vassar, MI, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023.

      A Graveside Service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023. Those who wish to ride with Bubs one last time are encouraged to...

September 30, 2023

Kipp Allen Braman, 68, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, Michigan, with family at his side. He was born in 1955 in Alma, the son of Glenda (Monk) Braman and the late Richard “Dick” Braman. He graduated from Fulton High School. As fate would have it he met Patricia Zamarron...

September 27, 2023

        Glenn Carl Whitford, age 91, farmer and life-long St. Johns resident, passed away September 27, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

        Glenn was born November 3, 1931, to the late Carl and Eleanor (Rademacher) Whitford.  He graduated from Rodney B Wilson High School in 1949, and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, mostly stationed...

September 26, 2023

      Rochelle Anne "Rosie" Ruedger, age 85, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, with Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from...