Obituaries

Eunice Harriett Link

Eunice Harriett Link

Feb 14, 2025

      Eunice Harriett Link, age 98, of Davison/Ortonville, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett, MI 48840, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 21, 2025, with Pastor Trevor Sutton officiating. Burial will take...

April Lyn Feighner

April Lyn Feighner

Feb 11, 2025

     April Lyn Feighner, age 57, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Carson City, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.      A Celebration of April's life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-3 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.     April...

Larry Leon Ordiway

Larry Leon Ordiway

Feb 11, 2025

     Larry Leon Ordiway, age 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.     In following Larry's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.     Larry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 20, 1948, the son of Edwin Guy and Lillian Anna...

Lyle Edwin Thrush

Lyle Edwin Thrush

Feb 11, 2025

    Lyle Edwin Thrush, age 93, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Country Blessings Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 17, 2025, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg,...

Bruce Allen Wiltfong

Bruce Allen Wiltfong

Feb 11, 2025

      Bruce Allen Wiltfong, age 61, Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 21, 2025,...

James Brian Vogt

James Brian Vogt

Feb 11, 2025

     James Brian "Jimbo" Vogt, age 56, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan with his family by his side.     A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held March 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the Bannister Bar & Grill, 219 E. Main St., Bannister, MI.     James was born...

Robert Russel Fairchild

Robert Russel Fairchild

Feb 11, 2025

     Robert Russel Fairchild, age 83, of Goetzville, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025.     Per Bob's request no services will be held.     Robert was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on April 5, 1941, the son of Vernon Russell and Fay (Harry) Fairchild. He was a graduate of Shepherd High School, with the Class of 1959. On...

Charlotte Edna Arnst

Charlotte Edna Arnst

Feb 9, 2025

      Charlotte Edna Arnst, age 85, of Bannister, MI, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser and Pastor Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Twp., MI,...

Dale Ann Kennedy

Dale Ann Kennedy

Feb 9, 2025

     Dale Ann Kennedy, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with Pastor Dar Blashan officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 P.M....

Leslie Glenn Hunt, Jr.

Leslie Glenn Hunt, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

     Leslie Glenn "Doc" Hunt, Jr., age 73, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, February 8, 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 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 with Rev. Fr....

Michael Timothy Hackett

Michael Timothy Hackett

Feb 8, 2025

      Michael Timothy Hackett, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.      A cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will take place at a later date.      Michael was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 28, 1954, the...

Paulette Sue Anderson

Paulette Sue Anderson

Feb 7, 2025

      Paulette Sue Anderson, age 73, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns with her family by her side.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Burial will take place...

Sharon Kay McDuffee

Sharon Kay McDuffee

Feb 6, 2025

      Sharon Kay McDuffee, age 82, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Ewing Country Estates, DeWitt, Michigan.     In following Sharon’s wishes, a cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.     Sharon was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 21, 1942, the daughter of Martin and Eileen Daly. She graduated from Resurrection...

Nancy Kathleen Pullen

Nancy Kathleen Pullen

Feb 6, 2025

     Nancy Kathleen Pullen, age 79, of Laingsburg, MI, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.     Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 2680 East M-21, Corunna, MI, 48817, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with Pastor Jason Georges and Pastor Douglas...

Donald Paul "Don" Cook

Donald Paul "Don" Cook

Feb 5, 2025

     Donald Paul "Don" Cook, age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday,...

Brandon Joseph Klein

Brandon Joseph Klein

Feb 2, 2025

     Brandon Joseph Klein, age 31, of Okemos, MI, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025.     A Private Family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, with Rev. Fr. Darryl Kempf presiding. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Pewamo, MI.     Brandon was born in Lansing, Michigan on April...

Marlene F. Good

Marlene F. Good

Jan 31, 2025

     Marlene F. Good, age 78, of Brant, MI, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral...

Basil Porter Janes

Basil Porter Janes

Jan 30, 2025

     Basil went to the Lord on January 30, 2025, after suffering a stroke. He was born on March 28, 1940 to Lyle and Edith (Bullard) Janes in Carland, MI. He married Thelma (Dunham) Rubey on January 20, 1979. They shared 46 wonderful years together.     He owned Oak Ridge Archery where he met a lot of great people....

Gregory Lee Bott

Gregory Lee Bott

Jan 26, 2025

      Gregory Lee Bott, age 54, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025.      A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025, with Pastor Jerry Pierce officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M....

Terry Lee Waldron

Terry Lee Waldron

Jan 25, 2025

      Terry Lee Waldron, age 72, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating. Burial will take place at East Plains Cemetery, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...