Obituaries

July 3, 2023

John Paul Baxter, 51 of Alma, went home to be with his Lord and Savior July 3, 2023.

John was born October 15, 1971 at the Alma Hospital to Jesse and Delores (Cooley) Baxter.

He attended Ithaca, St. Louis, and Alma Public Schools. He graduated from Alma High School/Special Education. John was active in the...

July 2, 2023

 

     Thomas George Raycraft, age 80, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan.

     A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Wright Cemetery at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindle officiating.

     Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being...

July 2, 2023

 

  

    Randall Scott “Randy” Heinlen, age 54, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. 

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North...

June 30, 2023

 

     Joan C. (Witgen-Schaefer-Pung) Epkey, a dedicated wife, devoted mother, strong woman and prayer warrior passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023. Joan Schaefer PE was born on March 19, 1930 in Fowler, Michigan

       The daughter of Frank and Mary (Pohl) Witgen, she was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She also was a long-time...

June 29, 2023

 

      Ellen Sue Feldpausch, age 65, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding.  Burial will take place...

June 28, 2023

 

     Jack Albert Weatherby, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, July 3, 2023, 12:00 P.M., with his grandson Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI....

June 25, 2023

 

     Kenneth Duane "Ken" Yordy, age 84, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 with Mr. Mark Monroe officiating. Burial will take place at Collier Cemetery. Visitation will...

June 25, 2023

 

     Nickolas Bradford Jones, age 44, went from this world and into the arms of his Savior on June 25th, 2023.

     Nick was a skilled craftsman, family-man, and all around cool guy. He enjoyed movies, music, and learning new things. Born to Cathy and Carl Jones on December 4, 1978, Nick grew up in a big family...

June 25, 2023

 

      Sharon Kay Pierce, age 82, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home.

      A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ, Alma, MI, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Minister John Robinson officiating.  

     Sharon was born in Alma, Michigan on May 12, 1941,...

June 24, 2023

 

     Michael John "Mike" Schneider, age 69 of Mount Pleasant, MI and formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...

June 23, 2023

 

     Mary M. Poling, age 99, of Boyne City, Michigan formerly of St. Johns and Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, with her family by her side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus...

June 22, 2023

 

      Robert Joseph Skriba, age 85, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Raj Bandaru presiding. Burial will take place immediately following at Riverside Cemetery,...

June 21, 2023

 

     Shirley Marie Taylor - Langham, age 67, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at her home in Minnesota.

     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until 11:45 A.M.  A Graveside Service will be...

June 20, 2023

 

     Patrick Joseph "Pat" Kadlek, age 65, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford, Holly, MI, 48442) on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. Friends and family are welcome to gather back at the Main Bar in Ovid...

June 20, 2023

 

   Clifford Ancel "Bud" Casler, age 91 of Ovid, MI passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at United Church of Ovid, Ovid, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 26, 2023 with Pastor Bryan Simon officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at...

June 17, 2023

 

   Ray M. Croisant, age 78 of Alma, MI passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

   Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held.

   Ray was born in Alma, MI on July 3, 1944 the son of John and Faith  (Alderton) Croisant.  He was a...

June 16, 2023

Barbara Jean Mepham, 96, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by loving family at the Laurels of Carson City.

She was born February 8, 1927, in Detroit, the daughter of Emory J. and Ruth (Hayes) King.  She married Leland Mepham of Ithaca on June 7, 1947.  She cherished her family and lifelong friendships.  She was a...

June 16, 2023

Joseph Russell Fussman, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on June 16, 2023. Following several months of a courageous battle from suffering a brain aneurysm, Joe died peacefully at home with his loving wife Tina by his side. He was 52.

Joseph, known as Joe, was born to Janet and Patrick Fussman on July 7, 1970 in Mt....

June 15, 2023

      Janice Rose Dickman, age 65 of St. Louis passed away at her home, Thursday, June 15, 2023.

      Cremation has taken place and a private memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date. 

      Janice was born February 11, 1958 in Alma, Michigan.  She was the youngest of eight children born to Ferdie and...

June 15, 2023

     Howard Delano Lott, age 90, of Harrison, formerly of Pompeii, MI, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel, Ithaca, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 19, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at...