Obituaries

July 14, 2023

 

     Dorothy Lou Schmid, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

     In following Dorothy’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, with Pastor...

July 13, 2023

 

     Mark T. Perryman, age 64 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his wife and children.

      A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

      Mark was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee on February 13, 1959 the son of Thomas and Carolyn (Wisdom) Perryman.  Mark married...

July 13, 2023

February 17, 1954-July 13, 2023

Cindy Lou Sanders, age 69, of Sumner formerly from Bridgeville passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.

She retired from Fisher Body in 2008 and was a 1972 Ithaca High School graduate. She enjoyed traveling to Cheboygan and spending time at...

July 12, 2023

 

      Dennis Ray Saylor, age 82, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, with his family by his side.

      Per his wishes, after cremation a private family graveside service will take place.

      Dennis was born on September 3, 1940, the son of Roy and Mary (Gander)...

July 10, 2023

Axel B. Caris, 76 of Stanton, passed from his earthly life July 10, 2023.

He served in the United States Navy during peace time, where he played trombone in the Navy Band.  He retired from Frigidaire-Electrolux in Greenville after working there many years.  He enjoyed playing bingo, driving his car (always one with a comfortable ride and...

July 7, 2023

 

     Gary George Hill, age 82, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, July 7, 2023.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, with Pastor John Hagerman officiating. Burial will be in Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on...

July 7, 2023

 

    

      Dennis Lane Anderson, age 62, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 2-8...

July 6, 2023

 

     Joy Darlene Platte, age 62, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, with her husband at her side.

     A Celebration of Joy's Life will be held at the Fowler Conservation Club, 3580 S. Wright Road, Fowler, MI from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 29, 2023. A Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 P.M....

July 6, 2023

 

       Dorothy Ann Baese, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Home, Charlevoix County, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held from...

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...