Obituaries

May 23, 2023

     William "Bill" Sapp, age 96, of Midland, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, MI.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. with visitation beginning at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Homer Township Cemetery,...

May 21, 2023

Janet Marie (Boyer) White, born on January 8, 1931, passed away peacefully in her home on May 21, 2023. She was the youngest of nine children born to Frank Elmer and Lillie Marie (Hegle) Boyer.

In 1949 she graduated from Ithaca High School and married Duane Leroy White in 1955.

Janet was an avid sports...

May 20, 2023

     Thomas Robert "Tom" Goodwin, age 55, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his home.

     Thomas was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 16, 1968, the son of Gary Robert and Dorothy Ann (Nicholia) Goodwin. He graduated from Owosso High School with the class of 1987.  On March 28, 1992, Tom married...

May 19, 2023

    Thomas Leroy "Tom" Smith, age 62, of Perrinton, MI, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     In following Tom's wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

     Thomas was born in Carson City, Michigan on September 12, 1960, the...

May 18, 2023

     Emily Jo Brown, age 13, of Houghton Lake, MI, formerly of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at...

May 15, 2023

 

        William David "Bill" Schubring, Jr., 65, of St. Louis, MI formerly of Oakland County, MI, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Riverside Healthcare Center.

     In keeping with his wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

     William was born in Detroit, Michigan on October...

May 14, 2023

    Jane Ann Ankrum, age 48, of Hubbardston, MI, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home.

    A Memorial Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service...

May 13, 2023

     Frederick Raymond Schmitz, Sr., age 72 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. 

     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

     Frederick was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 2, 1951, the son of Frederick A. and Rosie (Cook) Schmitz.  He was a graduate of Pewamo Westphalia...

May 11, 2023

Linda (Crites) Frank, age 83, of Alma, Michigan, formerly of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away on May 11th, 2023.

Linda was born January 19, 1940, in Ithaca, Michigan to Ora and Donna Crites. She attended and graduated from Ithaca High School. Linda worked at Tempo and Fisher Big Wheel in Alma before moving to Edwardsburg, Michigan. She worked...

May 7, 2023

Nathan Alaska Threet died Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Nathan was born in Orem, Utah January 30, 1985, and has lived in Midland, Michigan since he was two years old. Nate loved learning and was an avid reader. He was attending Northwood University and was on the President’s list.

Nate was always quick to help his...

May 7, 2023

     Wayne Burton Shoen, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  Burial will take place at Fritz Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

May 6, 2023

Our beloved Bethel Evey-Jerome, age 94, of Sumner, passed away May 6, 2023 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis, Michigan, where she resided since November 2022.

Bethel was a life-long resident of Michigan.  She was born in Elm Hall on September 16, 1928, the daughter of Walter and Opal Evey.  As a child,...

May 5, 2023

  

     Zachariah J. “Zach” Riggle, age 34, of Austin, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Austin, Texas.  Zach was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on July 8, 1988, the son of James and Michelle (Searles) Riggle.

     Zach spent his childhood growing his love for travel and living across the country before his family...

May 5, 2023

  Jacqulyn "Jackie" Huntoon, age 55, of Weidman, MI, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. until...

May 5, 2023

     Harold J. McClintic, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, May 5, 2023, at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant with his family by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at...

May 4, 2023

    Larry Victor Ladiski, age 73, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. i"cefuneral home, May 10, 2023, gan 48831an, Burial will take place at Riverside...

May 4, 2023

    Kenneth Lloyd Love, age 75, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

    Cremation has taken place as per his request and no services will be held.

   Kenneth was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on May 27, 1947, the son of Lloyd Carlton and Donna Marie (Clark) Love. ...

May 3, 2023

  Hazel Mae Seelhoff, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Ovid, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, May 8, 2023, with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will take place...

May 3, 2023

     Delmar Ford Janes, Jr., age 70, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home.

     A Graveside Service will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.

     Del was born in Owosso, Michigan on February 28, 1953, the son Delmar Ford and Jeannie Eleanor (Hancock)...

April 28, 2023

      Michael Andrew Johnson, age 62, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at his home.

       A Celebration of Life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.  A luncheon will be served after the service.

     Michael was born...