Obituaries
Doris Anne Rowell
March 17, 2026
Doris Anne Rowell, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her daughter's home in Maple Rapids, MI. At her request no services will be held. Burial will take place at Sowle Cemetery, Essex Twp, MI, at a later date. Doris was born in Ovid, MI, on January 20, 1945,...
Loran Fredrick Sanford
March 16, 2026
Loran Fredrick "Fred" Sanford, age 89, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. A celebration of life for Fred will be held at a later date. Fred was born in Free Soil, MI on June 15, 1936, the son of Loran M. Sanford and Virginia B. (Tubbs) Sanford. Fred graduated from St. Louis High...
Ellen Adell Litwiller
March 16, 2026
Ellen Adell Litwiller, age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at her daughters home. Burial has taken place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. Ellen was born in Blanchard, Michigan on January 7, 1939, the daughter of Reuben Maurice and Beatrice Lucille (Bruce) Chubb. Ellen attended Blanchard Public Schools. She married Charles Clare...
Bonnie June Cross
March 15, 2026
Bonnie June Cross passed away on March 15, 2026. She was born the fourth of eight children to Albert and Lorna Smith, on February 20, 1933. She married her beloved husband, Robert Cross, on September 8, 1950. From a young age, Bonnie was always willing to help and happy to make things easier for those she loved....
Burton M. Priest
March 15, 2026
Burton M. "Burt" Priest, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. ...
Alice Hildegard Becker
March 14, 2026
Alice Hildegard Becker, age 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health – Carson, Carson City, MI, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday March 18, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock...
Joseph Donald Halcomb
March 13, 2026
Joseph Donald "Joe" Halcomb, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...
Everett Vincine Ebright
March 13, 2026
Everett Vincine "Butch" Ebright, Jr., 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Masonic Pathways, Alma. Butch Ebright lived a life defined by loyalty, generosity, and a deep love for the outdoors and motorsports. From a young age, he shared a special bond with his father, learning the values of hard work,...
Daniel Mark Ball
March 11, 2026
Daniel "Danny" Mark Ball, 65, of Ovid, MI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with his wife and beloved dog, Toby, by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026, with Rev. Fr....
June Delores Beebe
March 11, 2026
June Delores Beebe, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Noah's Park North, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI. June was born in Alma, MI on October 15, 1940, the daughter of Raymond William...
Gabrielle Lynne Meece
March 10, 2026
Gabrielle Lynne Meece, age 40, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, DeWitt, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Dave Speicher presiding. Burial will take place at Mt....
Wayne Russell Morrison
March 9, 2026
Wayne Russell Morrison, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held at a later date. Wayne was born in St. Johns, MI on August 21, 1953, the son of Russell and Ina (Jackson) Morrison. He graduated from St. Johns High School,...
Jack L. Langan
March 9, 2026
Jack L. Langan, age 93, of Chippewa Lake, formerly of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Evergreen Senior Living, Kingsford, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca,...
James Lee Galloway
March 8, 2026
James Lee Galloway, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.James was born in Carson City, Michigan on August 10, 1958, the son of...
Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen
March 5, 2026
Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Pleasant View Senior Living, Shiawassee County, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Fred Thelen presiding. Burial will take place...
Roger Dallas Reed, Sr.
March 5, 2026
Roger Dallas Reed, Sr., age 88, of Henderson, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with Pastor Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday,...
Rita Ann Smith
March 5, 2026
Rita Ann Smith, age 68, of Pompeii, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson, Carson City, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery Fulton Twp, MI. Visitation will be...
Dr. Richard Aubrey Alleman, Jr.
March 4, 2026
Dr. Richard Aubrey Alleman, Jr., age 80, of Homer, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Homer, Homer, MI, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Richard was born in Alma, Michigan on December 7,...
Michael McGunn Magley
March 3, 2026
Michael McGunn Magley, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Church, Lansing, MI, on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Michael was born in Elmira, NY on February 23, 1950, the son of Louis Magley and Rosetta (McGunn) Magley. He graduated...
Richard Henry Shattuck
March 2, 2026
Richard Henry Shattuck, age 80, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by his family at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with his nephew, Scott Shattuck, officiating. Visitation will be held from...



