Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

Ethel May Kuhns, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 21, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation...

Jan 15, 2022

Mary Ann Gould, age 85, went to join her husband Ken, daughters: Becki, Kellie, and Ronda, her parents, siblings: Jean, Ethel, and Chuck and granddaughter Suanne in Heaven on January 15, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Bruce Anna officiating.  Burial will...

Jan 15, 2022

Doris Marie Andrews, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away into eternal life on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, DeWitt, MI, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, with Rev. Fr....

Jan 12, 2022

Betty Jean Davis, age 90, of Carson City, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

In concern of current COVID conditions, a private funeral service for immediate family will be held at First Congregational Church, Carson City, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 21, 2022, with Pastor Steve Adamson officiating. The service...

Jan 11, 2022

Lawrence James "Larry" Leiby, age 59, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Maple Rapids United Methodist Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

Lawrence...

Jan 11, 2022

Barbara Ann Fabus, age 83, of Saginaw, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, with Rev. Peter Gaspeny presiding.  Burial will take place at Oakwood...

Jan 11, 2022

Rudolpho Albarez, age 42, of Ionia, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Rudolpho was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 28, 1979, the son of Darrell Wampler and Janie...

Jan 11, 2022

Mandy Marie Werner, age 42, of Portland, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Spectrum Health Systems- Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 14, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place...

Jan 7, 2022

Barbara Ellen Harwood, age 60, of St. Louis , MI , passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 , at MyMichigan Medical Center , Alma .

A cremation has taken place and a memorial get together will take place at a later date.  She will be buried beside her infant son Robbie.

Barbara...

Jan 5, 2022

     Virginia Mary Teachman, age 100, of Farmington, Michigan formerly of Ithaca, Michigan, promoted to glory on Monday, January 5, 2022, at American House Senior Living Communities, Farmington Hills, Michigan.

      A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 10:30 A.M, with her son Michael Carl Teachman, officiating. ...

Jan 5, 2022

Mark Daniel Baker, age 47, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly from complications following surgery Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating.  Visitation will...

Jan 4, 2022

Joan Freda Huhn, age 84, of DeWitt passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 4, 2022 .  She was born on July 2, 1937 to Elizabeth and Arnold Cook in Ionia , MI .  She married Carl Huhn on May 9th, 1964 .  They...

Jan 3, 2022

Richard Wayne Fenby, age 84, of Big Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home with his wife right by his side.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with Pastor William Hooper officiating.  Burial will...

Jan 2, 2022

Martha Ann Coleman, age 79, of Edenville, MI passed away at her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at a later date.  Martha will be buried at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Martha was born March 15, 1942, the daughter of...

Jan 2, 2022

Roger Edwin Harr, age 62, of Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Fowler, MI passed away into eternal life on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, January 24, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place...

Jan 1, 2022

Scott Norman Roy, age 51, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

Jan 1, 2022

Roman Raymond Feldpausch, age 106, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his daughter’s home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI....

Dec 30, 2021

David Lynn Sebring, 65, of Alma , MI , passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 , at MyMichigan Medical Center , Alma .

In following David's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

David was born in Carson City ,...

Dec 30, 2021

William Craig "Spaceman" Harding, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in both MI and FL.

William was born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 12, 1954, the son of William and Raylie (Bowman) Harding.

Dec 30, 2021

William Clayton Fleckenstein, age 45, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12 P.M....