Obituaries

Toni Jeanne Skaryd

Toni Jeanne Skaryd

August 3, 2026

     Toni Jeanne Skaryd, age 83, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at her home.     A Graveside Service will be held at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with Pastor David Kimball officiating.     Toni was born in Lansing, MI on January 28, 1943, the daughter of Leslie...

Shelbie Lynn Rummell

Shelbie Lynn Rummell

August 2, 2026

     Shelbie Lynn Rummell, age 37, of Owosso, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home.     Per Shelbie’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held.     She is survived by her son Carter Rummell; her father Michael Rummell; her brother Timothy and Christina Stanton; her nieces: Taiylor Evans, Torri Evans,...

Roger Walter Klein, Jr.

Roger Walter Klein, Jr.

August 1, 2026

     Roger Walter Klein Jr., age 55, of Sumner, MI, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, August 7, 2026, with Pastor Marsha Marquardt officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M....

Glenn Reno Drake

Glenn Reno Drake

July 30, 2026

     Glenn Reno Drake passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, living 90 wonderful years. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.     Private Graveside Services will be held at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Twp., MI, to celebrate Glenn meeting our Lord.     Glenn enjoyed raising his family while farming and working in construction in the Middleton...

Richard Lee Putnam

Richard Lee Putnam

July 29, 2026

     Richard Lee “Rick” Putnam, born January 11, 1955, in Alma, Michigan, at Smith Memorial Hospital, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by the loved ones he cherished, so deeply.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial...

Joyce Kathleen Goerge

Joyce Kathleen Goerge

July 28, 2026

     Joyce Kathleen Goerge, age 94, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...

Arlene Theresa McCausey

Arlene Theresa McCausey

July 27, 2026

     Arlene Theresa McCausey, age 81, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at The Maples of St. Johns.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Max Roth Mills

Max Roth Mills

July 27, 2026

     Max Roth Mills, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home.     A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 3, 2026. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI. ...

Vicki Lynn Snuffer

Vicki Lynn Snuffer

July 26, 2026

    Vicki Lynn Snuffer, age 80, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.     Vicki was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 27, 1946, the daughter of Norbert and Mary (Hudson) Laskosky.     She is survived by her son Craig Gray of Mesa, AZ; her brother Bruce Laskosky of Walker,...

Marilyn B. Mockridge

Marilyn B. Mockridge

July 24, 2026

     Marilyn B. Mockridge, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with Elder Wayne Schlarf officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Saturday at 11:00 A.M....

Brenda Rose Holland

Brenda Rose Holland

July 24, 2026

     With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a remarkable woman whose love, kindness, and unwavering devotion shaped the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and an adoring Nana whose greatest joy came from caring for her family. Brenda Rose Holland, age 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed...

Cynthia Ann Jones

Cynthia Ann Jones

July 23, 2026

     Cynthia Ann Jones, age 73, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Isabella County Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan, on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. A Prayer...

Donald Eugene Ingersoll

Donald Eugene Ingersoll

July 22, 2026

     Donald Eugene Ingersoll, age 89, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Alma Chapel, Alma, MI on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 2-5 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale,...

David George Smith

David George Smith

July 22, 2026

     David George Smith, age 86, of Ovid, MI, passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.      A Private Graveside Service will be held Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. David was born in Ohsweken Ontario, Canada. He lived on the Mohock 6 Nations Reservation, of the Turtle Clan....

Daniel Paul Petrick

Daniel Paul Petrick

July 18, 2026

    Daniel Paul Petrick, age 73, of St. Johns , MI, passed away Saturday July 18, 2026, surrounded by his friends and family.      A Memorial Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the church.     Daniel was born...

Catherine Virginia Hayes

Catherine Virginia Hayes

July 16, 2026

      Catherine "Cat" Virginia (Dunkle) Hayes passed away Thursday, July 16th, 2026. Cathy was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on July 28th, 1957. She was the daughter of Gary and Joy Wood. She graduated from Alma High School with the class of 1975. On January 11th, 1985, Cathy married the love of her life, Richard Lee Hayes, at...

Kenneth Lee Zelenka, Sr.

Kenneth Lee Zelenka, Sr.

July 16, 2026

    Kenneth Lee Zelenka, age 75, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Owosso, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home.    He was born in Owosso, MI, the son of Louis and Mary “Lucille” (McElroy) Zelenka. He graduated from Owosso High School, with the Class of 1969. He married Kathy Skok, and they had three children: Pam,...

Paula Lee Baldwin

Paula Lee Baldwin

July 16, 2026

     Paula Lee Baldwin, age 56, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with her brother-in-law, Tom Ball officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from...

Nathaniel Cliffton Hill

Nathaniel Cliffton Hill

July 16, 2026

     Nathaniel Cliffton Hill, age 45, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid, MI.     A celebration of life will be held at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. . Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale, MI at a later...

Phyllis Jean Givens

Phyllis Jean Givens

July 14, 2026

     Phyllis Jean Givens, age 76, of Eureka, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI at a later date. Visitation will...