Obituaries
Michael Raymond Linn
April 14, 2026
Michael Linn, born July 27, 1929, passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2026, with family by his side after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. He had a joyful upbringing in Ripley, Ohio, an area that experienced occasional flooding of the Ohio River. Tales of rowing boats to roof tops and second story windows accompanied...
Douglas Gaylord Long
April 14, 2026
Douglas Gaylord "Doug" Long, age 67, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with Pastor Kathy Keck-Leydorf officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery,...
Vera May Vander Hart
April 13, 2026
Vera May (Gulick) Vander Hart, age 84, of Ithaca, MI went home to Jesus on Monday, April 13, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Ithaca, the daughter of Warren Franklin Gulick and Bernice Mildred (Russell) Gulick. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1959. She married William...
Susan DePond Mulder
April 11, 2026
Susan DePond Mulder, age 70, of Belding, MI, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Susan will be held on Wednesday April 29, 2026, at 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Ovid Township Hall, Ovid, MI. Susan will be laid to rest at Middlebury Cemetery during a private ceremony. Susan was born in Alma, MI...
Donald William Wallen
April 11, 2026
Donald "Don" William Wallen, age 79, passed away peacefully Saturday April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation will be held for Don on Wednesday April 15th at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Elsie, MI, from 2:00-8:00 P.M with the family present from 2:00-4:00 P.M and 6:00-8:00 P.M. Military Honors will be held at 2:00P.M,...
Marilyn Joan Boyd
April 10, 2026
Marilyn Joan Boyd, 93, of Northville, MI, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Marilyn was born on February 5, 1933, in Wheeler, MI, the daughter of Harold James and Carol Eunice (Gulick) Mills. Growing up on the family farm, she became a member of both Homemakers of America and the local 4-H, where she discovered a natural talent...
Scott Dean Wetzel
April 9, 2026
Scott Dean Wetzel, age 64, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, surrounded by family at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with Pastor Jason Craver officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will...
Donald Paul Roesner
April 7, 2026
Donald Paul Roesner, age 96, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 27, 2026 with Deacon Eric Elstro officiating at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI. Burial will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI at...
Rachelle Suzan Burk
April 6, 2026
Rachelle Suzan “Ricki” Burk, passed away unexpectedly in Clearwater Florida, on April 6, 2026, at the age of 72. Ricki was born on May 20, 1953, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to Charles and Mary Margaret Stachel. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1971 as class Salutatorian. She married Gary Lynn Burk on August 19, 1972, and...
Elvin Leroy Woodcock
April 3, 2026
Elvin Leroy Woodcock, age 93, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Doris Marie Murgittroyd
April 2, 2026
Doris Marie Murgittroyd, age 93 of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on April 10, 2026, from 5-8 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Ithaca Living...
Marsha Louise Stevens
April 1, 2026
Marsha Louise Stevens, age 71, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on April 1, 2026, at University of Michigan Health–Sparrow Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. In accordance with Marsha’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date, with burial to follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns. MI. Marsha...
Daniel George Saxton
March 31, 2026
Daniel George Saxton, age 77, of Lowell, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Per Daniel’s wishes, cremation will take place, and no services are to be held. Daniel was born in Alma, MI on January 5, 1949, the son of Russell George and Kathryn (Adams) Saxton. In 1966, he enlisted with the U.S. Marines...
Carol Dawn Kolp
March 31, 2026
Carol Dawn Kolp, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. There are no services scheduled for Carol at this time. Carol was born in Lansing, MI on December 22, 1950, the daughter of Harold Ivan and Ardis LaVone (DeLong) Gage. She graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, MI, with the class...
Vicki Lynn Davis
March 28, 2026
Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Vicki Lynn Davis, age 77, of Perrinton, MI, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born in Independence, Missouri on October 23, 1948. With her family she moved to Illinois, and then to Michigan, where she spent most of her life. She loved hiking and camping, with her dogs, in...
Lauren Ashley Arnold
March 27, 2026
Lauren Ashley Arnold, age 33, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at Holland Hospital on March 27, 2026, in Holland Michigan.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Florida. Lauren was born on November 10, 1992, to Jon & Karen (Lawrence) Arnold. Although born with physical challenges, Lauren...
Judith Ann Hoeve
March 24, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann Hoeve, age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and went straight into the arms of her Heavenly Father. A Graveside Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. Immediately following the graveside service, a memorial...
Rodrick M. Smith
March 24, 2026
Rodrick M. Smith, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Louis VFW, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 P.M. with military honors being presented at 1:00 P.M. at the hall. Rodrick was born in...
James Edward Newell
March 19, 2026
James Edward Newell, age 82, of Middleton, MI, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Intelisys Congregration of Jehovahs Witnesses (Kingdom Hall), St. Johns, MI, on Saturday April 25, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. James was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI...
Terry Alan Hayes
March 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Terry Alan Hayes, age 76, of Ithaca, Michigan. He passed away on March 19, 2026, with his children and grandchildren by his side at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI. Terry was born on April 28, 1949, in Ithaca, Michigan,...
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