Obituaries
Chris Michael Sparks
May 16, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Chris Michael Sparks, age 76, of Sumner, MI, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, whose presence will be missed but never forgotten. A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in...
George John Zampaloni
May 14, 2025
George John Zampaloni, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Yukon, OK, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, Saint Johns with family by his side. A Graveside Service will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grand Rapids, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, May 19, 2025, with his son Chris...
Keith Allen Harter
May 12, 2025
Keith Allen Harter, age 73, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at the Masonic Lodge, Hubbardston, MI, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan. Keith was born in St. Johns, Michigan on...
Thomas H. Harrier
May 11, 2025
Thomas H. Harrier, age 69 of Zeeland, MI, passed away at his home on Sunday May 11, 2025, after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Per Tom’s wishes there will be no services. Tom was born February 11, 1956, the son of Ernest and Marie (Fox) Harrier. He graduated from Alma High School in 1975....
Mitchell F. McKinley
May 11, 2025
Mitchell F. McKinley, age 63, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away May 11, 2025, in Isabella County, Michigan. Mitch was born on July 30, 1961, to William (Bill) and Leona McKinley in Hartland, Michigan. He was raised in Howell, MI, and Beaverton, MI. He was a journeyman electrician who enjoyed playing the drums, working on cars, and...
Betty G. Cowles
May 10, 2025
Betty G.”Betty Boop” Cowles, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Independence Village, Saginaw, MI. 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 Friday, May 16, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Fred Kawka presiding....
Donna Kay Ernst
May 8, 2025
Donna Kay Ernst, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Donna was born in Chicago Heights, IL, on November 20, 1938, the daughter...
Peggy Joyce Johnson
May 6, 2025
Peggy Joyce Johnson, age 86, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place...
Geraldine D. Baker
May 5, 2025
Geraldine D. “Skookie” Baker, age 86, of Morganton, NC, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home. Graveside Services will be held at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, New York, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the cemetery. Geraldine was...
Gary Lynford Nethaway
May 5, 2025
Gary Lynford Nethaway, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral...
Paul Vernon Erskine
May 3, 2025
Paul Vernon Erskine of St. Louis, Michigan, was born on June 11, 1938, and died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3, 2025. Paul joined the Navy in 1955 and served aboard the USS Ticonderoga. After his service to the United States, Paul came home to Michigan and met his life’s love, Donna. They married...
Michael Patrick Jeffreys
Apr 30, 2025
Michael Patrick Jeffreys, age 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home. A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Michael was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 17, 1956, the son of James Patrick and Margaret Agnes (Widmayer) Jeffreys. He graduated...
Karen Kay Wilson
Apr 27, 2025
Karen Kay Wilson, age 85, of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Sebring, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospice Home, Jackson, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025, with Pastor Kate Schroeder officiating. Burial will take place...
Ladonna June Hardman
Apr 27, 2025
Ladonna June Hardman, age 75, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025.Ladonna was born on September 25, 1949, to Raymond and Marvel Rutherford. Ladonna grew up in rural Ithaca graduating with the class of 1967. On December 23, 1966, she married John Hardman. Ladonna worked various jobs over the years collecting many good friends along the...
Julia Dawn Brown
Apr 25, 2025
Julia Dawn Brown, age 73, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Riverside Healthcare Center, St. Louis, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 5, 2025, with Pastor Chad Otto officiating. Burial will take place at Pine River Cemetery, Blanchard,...
David Alan Kimmel
Apr 25, 2025
David Alan Kimmel, age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on April 25, 2025. Dave was born on August 16, 1962; he was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He raised his family in his hometown of Ashley. Dave also cherished his second family—his Ponderosa, McDonalds and Little Caesar’s crews. Known for his caring nature, Dave...
Christina Garcia Roldán
Apr 24, 2025
Christina Garcia Roldán, age 94, of Mission, Texas formerly of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Mission, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial...
Julianna Garcia
Apr 23, 2025
Julianna Garcia entered our world on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso. Her arrival was anticipated at the end of this summer and she was deeply loved before we met her. She is survived by her loving parents Julian and Jessica (Larson) Garcia, grandparents: Paul and Carol Garcia, and Amy and Matt English,...
Janie Louise Mitchell
Apr 23, 2025
Janie Louise Mitchell, age 66, of Alma, MI, entered into the Lord's loving arms on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Janie was born in St. Clair County, MI on May 24, 1958, the daughter of Thomas Lawrence Brady and Janet L. (Saunders) Sebastian. She enjoyed knitting, planting flowers, tending her vegetable garden, and mowing. Janie loved baking and...
Della Marie Teegardin
Apr 23, 2025
Della Marie Teegardin, age 97, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove...
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