Obituaries

January 9, 2024

    Wayne Lamont Sutliff, age 83, of Henderson, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024, with Pastor Dan Cameron officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St....

January 8, 2024

     Stanford "John" Adams, Jr., age 69, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at his daughter's home surrounded by his family.

     In following John's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a family celebration will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI at a later date.

     Stanford...

January 7, 2024

     Barbara Ann Pharr, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January...

January 5, 2024

    

     Richard Lowell Hudson, Jr., age 75, of Eagle, MI, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be...

January 3, 2024

     Donna Jean Abbott, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

     In following Donna’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

     Donna was born in Ionia, MI on March 28, 1947, the daughter of Edward Grant and Doris Emily (Kenter) Ritenburgh. She...

January 3, 2024

     Michael "Mook" Rodriguez, age 46, a lifelong resident of Bannister, MI passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

    A Celebration of Life will be held at the ZCBJ Hall in Bannister, MI from 2-5 P.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with a meal being served.

     Michael was born in St. Johns, MI on August 4, 1977.  He was...

January 3, 2024

      Robert Leon “Pat” Pohl, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks and Mr. Everett Smith officiating.  Visitation will...

January 2, 2024

    John Julius Moravik, age 72, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.

    Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel  officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the service...

January 2, 2024

     Robert Jeremy "Bobby" Dennis, age 43, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 8, 2024, with Pastor Jim Duntley officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at...

January 1, 2024

     Roland Neil "Ron" Gallagher, age 88, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Comfort Care, Chesaning, Michigan.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, with his nephew, Jeremy Gallagher officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

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...