Obituaries

Susan M. Chaffin

Susan M. Chaffin

October 19, 2025

     Susan M. Chaffin, age 94, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, (time to be announced) at Balmoral Farm/Stone Fence, 1245 West Washington Road, Ithaca, MI 48847, with her grandson Josh Chaffin officiating.  Visitation will be held...

Minnie Dora Freed

Minnie Dora Freed

October 18, 2025

     Minnie Dora Freed, age 89, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her home.      A Memorial Service will be held at Ashley United Methodist Church, Ashley, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with Pastor Zella Daniel and Dexter Carrick officiating.      Minnie was born in Bethany Township, Michigan on January...

Antonio Alfredo Cardenas

Antonio Alfredo Cardenas

October 17, 2025

      Antonio Alfredo "Tony" Cardenas, age 72, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025.       A Memorial Service will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with Deacon Rick Warner officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Larry Wallace Hanley

Larry Wallace Hanley

October 16, 2025

     Larry Wallace Hanley, age 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.     Per Larry’s request, cremation has taken place, and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.     Larry was born in Alma, Michigan on July 30, 1950, the son of Wallace Carl and Arlene Erma (Palmer) Hanley. He...

Trae Jamal Garcia

Trae Jamal Garcia

October 14, 2025

      Trae Jamal Garcia, age 23, of Mount Pleasant, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 20, 2025, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI at a later date....

Michael Thomas Brecht

Michael Thomas Brecht

October 13, 2025

        Michael Thomas “Mike” Brecht, age 62, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at University of Michigan Health–Sparrow in Lansing.      A memorial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis, Michigan, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 3 P.M., with visitation held the...

Glen Ray Gilbert

Glen Ray Gilbert

October 13, 2025

      Glen Ray Gilbert, age 70, of Carland, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home.      A cremation has taken place and burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan with Military Honors.      Glen was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 26, 1955, the son of Robert James and Betty...

Daylene Rose Sadler

Daylene Rose Sadler

October 11, 2025

     Daylene Rose (Hagerman) Sadler, age 85, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Private burial will take place...

Theron Melvin Kanine

Theron Melvin Kanine

October 10, 2025

     Theron Melvin "Mel" Kanine, Jr., age 83, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at Covenant Hospital-Harrison Campus, Saginaw, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 25, 2025, with Dr. Keith J. Wise and Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial will...

David Lee Acre

David Lee Acre

October 10, 2025

     David Lee Acre, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday,...

George J. French

George J. French

October 10, 2025

     George J. French, age 99, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at his daughter's home.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 17, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial and military honors will take place at...

Margaret Elizabeth Randall

Margaret Elizabeth Randall

October 9, 2025

     Margaret Elizabeth Randall, age 92, of Sheridan, MI, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital, Greenville, MI.     Margaret was born in Clarksville, Michigan on January 14, 1933, the daughter of Hans William and Rosetta Elizabeth Olsen. She was married in 1952, to Budd Adams, the father of her children. They remained good friends throughout...

Howard Hambly Stohlman, II

Howard Hambly Stohlman, II

October 9, 2025

     Howard Hambly Stohlman, II, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025.     Per Howard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services held.     Howard was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 30, 1945, the son Howard H. and Elizabeth S.(Collins) Stohlman. He went on to own a business as a...

Arthur Jay Burch

Arthur Jay Burch

October 7, 2025

     Arthur "Art" Jay Burch, age 82, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 10, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Donald Lee Miller

Donald Lee Miller

October 5, 2025

     Donald Lee Miller, age 79, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 13, 2025, with Rev. Fr. David Parsch...

Danny K. Foster

Danny K. Foster

October 5, 2025

     Danny K. "Dan" Foster, age 75, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Medilodge of Clare, Clare, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with Pastor Phil Maxwell and Pastor Brent Beggs...

Pamela Jean Miller

Pamela Jean Miller

October 4, 2025

     Pamela Jean Miller, age 73, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Opal Senior Living, Lake Park, FL.     A Graveside Service will be held at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Alma, MI, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.     Pam was born in Alma, MI on March 27, 1952, the daughter...

Tammie Kaye Flood

Tammie Kaye Flood

October 4, 2025

      Tammie Kaye (Lehner) Flood, age 58, of Crystal, MI, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.       Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held at this time.       Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral...

Donald Lee Woodcock

Donald Lee Woodcock

October 3, 2025

      Donald Lee "Woody" Woodcock, age 65, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot, Alma, Michigan.      In following Don's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan.     Donald was born...

Gary Lee Garlock

Gary Lee Garlock

October 2, 2025

      Gary Garlock, longtime resident of Ovid, MI passed away at the age of 83, on October 2, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 2:00 P.M. with Mr. Andy Goodrich officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will...