Obituaries

Gail Marie (Whittaker) Horvat

Gail Marie (Whittaker) Horvat

January 30, 2024

   

      Gail Marie Horvat, age 69, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

      A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11:00 A.M.   Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024,...

Duane Leslie Wineland

Duane Leslie Wineland

January 30, 2024

     Duane Leslie Wineland, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City.

      In following Duane's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date at North Star Cemetery.

      Duane was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 22,...

Jack L. Waggoner

Jack L. Waggoner

January 29, 2024

     Jack L. Waggoner, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.  

      Jack was born on April 4, 1937 in Flint, MI.  The son of Luther and Virginia (Heideman) Waggoner.  Jack served in the US Army from November 1960 to October 1966.

      Jack was an...

Charles Clare "Charlie" Litwiller

Charles Clare "Charlie" Litwiller

January 28, 2024

      Charles Clare "Charlie" Litwiller, age 79, of Ithaca, MI passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at ShorePoint Health in Port Charlotte, FL.

    Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Charles Nile "Charlie" Kernen

Charles Nile "Charlie" Kernen

January 28, 2024

      Charles Nile "Charlie" Kernen, age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Ithaca at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024, with Pastor George Ayoub officiating, beginning with a Masonic Service offered by the Ithaca Masonic Lodge #123.  Burial will...

Sharon Kay (Hoffer) Hayes

Sharon Kay (Hoffer) Hayes

January 26, 2024

      Sharon Kay Hayes, age 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca, Michigan.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial...

Gilbert Nelson Baker

Gilbert Nelson Baker

January 25, 2024

     A BRANCH FELL FROM OUR FAMILY TREE ON JANUARY 25, 2024,     Gilbert Nelson "Gil" Baker, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     The family of Gil Baker is inviting you to a luncheon and time of reminiscing on August 4th, 2024, at the...

Emily Rose Haubert

Emily Rose Haubert

January 25, 2024

 

       Emily Rose Haubert, age 33,

 of St. Johns, MI, passed into eternity January 25, 2024, peacefully in the comfort of her home.

      Emily Rose Haubert, a beautiful soul, a light of boundless joy for all who knew her. Emily was the embodiment of all things beautiful, full of sweetness, kindness, and love.  Her ability to bring happiness,...

Jerry Miah Vining

Jerry Miah Vining

January 25, 2024

      Jerry Miah Vining, age 85, passed on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.  

      Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, with Mr. Andy Goodrich officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be...

Richard Dale Parling

Richard Dale Parling

January 22, 2024

   Richard Dale "Dick" Parling, age 91, of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

    Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, with Pastor Jeff Macha officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca...

Barbara Jean (Buck) Sovis

Barbara Jean (Buck) Sovis

January 22, 2024

      Barbara Jean "Jean" Sovis, age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home. 

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 26, 2024.   Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January...

Arlie Dee Braman

Arlie Dee Braman

January 21, 2024

   Arlie Dee Braman, age 78, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

      In following Arlie's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be a private family memorial service at a later date.

      Arlie was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on January 3,...

Joan J. (Walta) Theriac

Joan J. (Walta) Theriac

January 20, 2024

    Joan J. Theriac, age 86, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 29, 2024. Burial will follow the service at Fairfield Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the...

Ronald Keith "RJ" Jones

Ronald Keith "RJ" Jones

January 18, 2024

      Ronald Keith "RJ" Jones, age 70, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis, MI. 

      Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with Pastor Jut Daron and Dr....

Samuel George Cliff

Samuel George Cliff

January 17, 2024

   Samuel George "Sam" Cliff, age 63, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home in the company of his dogs. 

   A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024.

   Samuel was born in Bay City, MI on December 19, 1960, the son...

June Elaine (Mosne) Toth

June Elaine (Mosne) Toth

January 15, 2024

     June Elaine (Mosne) Toth, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor David Wallis of The Church of the Straits in...

Robert "Bob" Paul Moon, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Paul Moon, Jr.

January 15, 2024

     Robert Paul "Bob" Moon, Jr., age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 

      A Graveside Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. with the welcoming of family and friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the cemetery.

 ...

Victor Lee Finch

Victor Lee Finch

January 13, 2024

       Victor Lee Finch, age 89, of Crystal, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Zephyrhills, FL.

       He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1953.  He went on to study agriculture at Michigan State University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.  Victor began his career selling farm seed.   Next, he taught agriculture...

Ronald George "Ron" Schultz

Ronald George "Ron" Schultz

January 13, 2024

     Ronald George "Ron" Schultz, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home.

     In following Ron's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at the Carson City American Legion Post #380.

     Ron was born...

Mary Jan (Hubbard) Myers

Mary Jan (Hubbard) Myers

January 12, 2024

Mary Jan (Hubbard) Myers, age 81 of St. Louis Michigan went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2024. Mary (Jan) was born in Alma, Michigan on July 8, 1942, the daughter of Wilbur G and Rebah (Abbey) Hubbard. She graduated from Ithaca High School and later achieved her Beautician License. Mary (Jan) married Stanley Myers in 1964....