Obituaries

Lance Arlo Barnard

Lance Arlo Barnard

November 15, 2025

     Lance Arlo Barnard, age 61, was a lifelong Bath, MI resident, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Bath Legion Hall, 5480 Clark Road, Bath, MI 48808, Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 P.M.     Lance was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 20, 1964, the son of Arlo Ernest...

Robert Fredrick Stollsteimer

Robert Fredrick Stollsteimer

November 15, 2025

     Robert Fredrick "Bobby" Stollsteimer, age 60, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. the time of the service at the funeral home.  The...

Jeffery Donald Lewis

Jeffery Donald Lewis

November 13, 2025

      Jeffery Donald “Jeff” Lewis, age 73, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025.      A Celebration of Life with luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Elsie, where family and friends will gather to honor a man whose presence filled so many...

Nancy Elaine Randolph

Nancy Elaine Randolph

November 13, 2025

     Nancy Elaine Randolph, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025.     Per Nancy’s wishes cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held.     Nancy was born in Midland, Michigan on July 23, 1948, the daughter of Leland and Harriette (Heminger) Baker. She graduated from Bullock Creek High School in Midland, MI,...

Tobias James Frayer

Tobias James Frayer

November 11, 2025

     Tobias James "Scotty Herald" Frayer, age 41, of Lansing, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025.     A Time of Sharing will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 17, 2025, with a time of visiting from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.     Tobias was born...

Barbara June Hyatt

Barbara June Hyatt

November 10, 2025

     Barbara June “Barb” Hyatt, age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025.     Per Barb’s wishes, cremation has taken place and burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI, at a later date.     Barb was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 22, 1947, she was the daughter of August Herman...

Linda Louise Inman

Linda Louise Inman

November 10, 2025

      Linda Louise Inman, age 80, of Ovid, MI, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Owosso, Michigan with her daughter by her side.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday,...

Ilma Jean Bare

Ilma Jean Bare

November 8, 2025

     Ilma Jean Bare was born on May 1, 1926, in Ithaca, Michigan to Mabel (Rudd) Gladstone and John Edward Gladstone. She married Clarence Edward Bare on January 19, 1946, in Ithaca, Michigan and they were married for 76 years before his passing in May of 2022. She is survived by daughters Milana (Michael) Space and Carol Vernon of...

Debra Joan Viles

Debra Joan Viles

November 7, 2025

     Debra Joan Viles, age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025.      Per Debra’s wishes cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held.      Debra was born in Alma, MI on June 25, 1952, the daughter of Versel Dean Viles and Delores Joan (Anderson) Skinner. She was a graduate of Ithaca High...

Rick Paul Baker

Rick Paul Baker

November 6, 2025

     Rick Paul Baker, age 64, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Riverdale Cemetery Chapel, Lewiston, NY, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time...

Marlene Sue Little

Marlene Sue Little

November 6, 2025

     Marlene Sue Little, age 77, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Community Baptist Church - Alma, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 2-8...

George Kenneth Austin

George Kenneth Austin

November 6, 2025

     George Kenneth “Ken” Austin age 91 of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at United Church of Ovid, on Saturday November 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the United Church of Ovid. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service...

Donald Lee Loomis

Donald Lee Loomis

November 4, 2025

     Donald Lee “Don” Loomis, age 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 10, 2025, with Pastor Rex Webb officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from...

Frank Samuel Andrews, Jr.

Frank Samuel Andrews, Jr.

October 31, 2025

      Frank Samuel "Sam" Andrews, Jr., age 87, of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away with his family by his side Friday, October 31, 2025, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, Michigan.     A Celebration of Sam's Life will be held at Little Patch of Heaven, 4962 Mt. Hope Rd., Carson City, Michigan, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November...

Janet J. Davis

Janet J. Davis

October 31, 2025

     Janet J. Davis, age 85, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Legacy Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with Pastor Thomas Ball officiating. Burial will take place at Fritz Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will...

Stanley Gerald Divish

Stanley Gerald Divish

October 29, 2025

     Stanley “Stan” Gerald Divish, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, left to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI surrounded by his loving family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:00...

Dale Harold Rhynard

Dale Harold Rhynard

October 27, 2025

      Dale Harold Rhynard, age 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Catholic...

Douglas Lyle Sabin

Douglas Lyle Sabin

October 26, 2025

     Douglas Lyle Sabin, age 64 of Sumner, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home.     Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date in accordance with his wishes.      Doug was born on July 11, 1961, the son of Francis and Donna (Wineland) Sabin....

Gerald Anthony Horak

Gerald Anthony Horak

October 26, 2025

     Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Horak, age 91, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, on the same family farm where he was born on June 4, 1934. A man of deep faith, unwavering work ethic, and a quiet generosity that touched countless lives, Jerry’s legacy is one built not only in wood and fields but in...

Barbara Louise Sipka

Barbara Louise Sipka

October 24, 2025

     Barbara Louise Sipka, age 82, of Bannister, MI, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Beufort, SC.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:30 P.M.  Visitation will be held from 12:30 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.     Barbara...