Obituaries

Janey Lee Smith

Janey Lee Smith

Feb 8, 2022

     Janey Lee Smith, age 48, of Lansing, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date.

     Janey was born in Saginaw, MI on February 12, 1973, the daughter of Theodore Powell and Jennifer Laingmaid.  Janey was raised...

Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Wolfe) Woodworth

Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Wolfe) Woodworth

Feb 7, 2022

    Sandra "Sandy" Woodworth, age 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital - Clinton in St. Johns, MI.

     At Sandy's request, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  She will be buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, at a later date.

     Sandy was born May...

Marian Ruth (Felzke) Bouchey

Marian Ruth (Felzke) Bouchey

Feb 6, 2022

   Marian Ruth Bouchey, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, with Rev. Mary Ann Evans-Justin officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.  Visitation will...

Dale Eugene Williams

Dale Eugene Williams

Feb 6, 2022

     Dale Eugene "Gene" Williams, age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

     Dale was born in Alma, Michigan on July 21, 1947, the son of Dale Edward and Donna Williams.  He lived his entire life in the Gratiot County area.  Dale proudly served his country in the United States...

Pauline Lenore "Pat" Pitcher

Pauline Lenore "Pat" Pitcher

Feb 3, 2022

     Pauline Lenore "Pat" Pitcher, age 89, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, with Pastor Matt Beery officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be...

Bertha Anne Manglos

Bertha Anne Manglos

Feb 3, 2022

           Bertha Anne Manglos, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.     Bertha was born in Elmira, MI, and graduated from St Mary's High School, Gaylord, MI in 1952. Her adult...

John Paul Piggott

John Paul Piggott

Feb 3, 2022

   John Paul Piggott, age 35, of Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Catholic Community of St. Jude's at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dave Speicher presiding.  Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Lansing,...

Norman Richard "Dick" Ketchum

Norman Richard "Dick" Ketchum

Feb 2, 2022

     Norman Richard Ketchum, age 79, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, February 7, 2022, with Pastor Andy Goodrich officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,  Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Ricky William Rademacher

Ricky William Rademacher

Feb 1, 2022

     Ricky William Rademacher, age 41, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his home.

     A Celebration of his life will take place at 1110 North Warren Road, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.

     Ricky was born in St. Johns, MI on June 8, 1980, the son of Roger William and...

Mariel Jane "Mary" (Haas) Andrews

Mariel Jane "Mary" (Haas) Andrews

Feb 1, 2022

     Mariel Jane “Mary” Andrews, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

     A Memorial Service at will be held at Pompeii United Methodist Church, Pompeii, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating.  Burial will be held at Fritz Cemetery, Gratiot...

Virginia M. (Langdon) Maxwell

Virginia M. (Langdon) Maxwell

Feb 1, 2022

     Virginia May Maxwell, age 97, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her home with her family.

      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 7, 2022, with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  A Private Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso,...

Hollis Dee Cooper

Hollis Dee Cooper

Jan 31, 2022

      Hollis Dee Cooper, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Middleton, MI, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home.

      Funeral Services will be held at Redeemer United Methodist Church at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, with Pastor Debbie Thomas officiating.  Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot...

Edward Randolph "Randy" Walsh, Jr.

Edward Randolph "Randy" Walsh, Jr.

Jan 31, 2022

     Edward Randolph "Randy" Walsh, Jr., age 48, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma with his family by his side.

     A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Wheeler Township Hall from 3-6 P.M.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma at a later date.

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Guy Hartford Fidler

Guy Hartford Fidler

Jan 30, 2022

     Guy Hartford Fidler, age 56, of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Ithaca, MI.

     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Guy will be buried next to his father in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.

     Guy was born in Carson City, Michigan on September...

John Franklin "Jak" Brannan

John Franklin "Jak" Brannan

Jan 30, 2022

     John Franklin "Jak" Brannan, age 84, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, with Mr. Edward Kreh officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery,...

Kathleen Marie Deming

Kathleen Marie Deming

Jan 29, 2022

     Kathleen Marie Deming, age 57, of Brant, MI, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will follow at Brant Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-8...

Dolores Jean (Dixon) Glore

Dolores Jean (Dixon) Glore

Jan 28, 2022

     Dolores Jean Glore, age 88, of Owosso, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village in Owosso, MI.

     Dolores has been buried beside her husband Charles at a Family Graveside Service at Alton Cemetery, Bennington, MI.

     Dolores was born in Elizabethtown, IL on June 25, 1933, the daughter of...

Robert Joseph "Bob" Bierstetel

Robert Joseph "Bob" Bierstetel

Jan 28, 2022

    Robert Joseph “Bob” Bierstetel, age 74, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022, at Southlake Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 4, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding and Rev. Fr. Dennis Spitzley...

Joyce Ione (Wilkinson) Harrison

Joyce Ione (Wilkinson) Harrison

Jan 27, 2022

     Joyce Ione Harrison, age 91, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.      In following Joyce's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Joyce will be buried next to her husband George in Oak Grove Cemetery, St....

Albert  Joe "Bert" Wassa

Albert Joe "Bert" Wassa

Jan 26, 2022

     Albert Joe "Bert" Wassa, age 97, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place with military honors at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI.  Visitation...