Obituaries

Michael Paul Hettinger, Sr.

Michael Paul Hettinger, Sr.

May 28, 2025

     Michael Paul "Mike" Hettinger, Sr., age 82, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Medilodge of Capital Area, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place...

Mary Louise Wilkes

Mary Louise Wilkes

May 28, 2025

     Mary Louise Wilkes, age 81, of Haslett, Michigan, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.     A Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2025.     Louise was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 28, 1943,...

Jerome Robert Thelen

Jerome Robert Thelen

May 23, 2025

       Jerome Robert Thelen, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. A private burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery,...

Phoenix Nova Anderson

Phoenix Nova Anderson

May 20, 2025

     Phoenix Nova Anderson came into our world sleeping on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, with Pastor Benjamin Beck officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until the time of...

Lee Ann Darnell

Lee Ann Darnell

May 20, 2025

     Lee Ann Darnell, age 56, of Lake, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Clare, MI.     No arrangements have been made at this time.     Lee was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on October 16, 1968, the daughter of Terry L. and Ruth A. (Raymer) Darnell.     She loved spending time in nature,...

Bonnie Ellen Barnes

Bonnie Ellen Barnes

May 19, 2025

     Bonnie Ellen Barnes, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, with Pastor Ried Martin officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, New...

Merritt B. Scharnweber

Merritt B. Scharnweber

May 18, 2025

     Merritt B. Scharnweber, 92, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     Private burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns at a later date.     Merritt was born in Mitchell, South Dakota on June 9, 1932, the son of Merritt P. and Florence...

Chassidy Marie Martin

Chassidy Marie Martin

May 18, 2025

Chassidy Marie Martin, age 41 of Ashley,  passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Chassidy was born in St. Johns on June 3, 1983, the daughter of Rex and Robin (Rademacher) Martin.  Chassidy loved life.  She enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hunting and fishing.  She loved people, and could always be found doing something...

Douglas Kenneth Hartsuff

Douglas Kenneth Hartsuff

May 17, 2025

     Douglas Kenneth “Doug” Hartsuff, age 80, went home to be with his Lord, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at University of Michigan-Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor David Stanton officiating. Burial will take place...

Mary Lee Dove

Mary Lee Dove

May 17, 2025

     Mary Lee Dove, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. A...

Chris Michael Sparks

Chris Michael Sparks

May 16, 2025

      It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Chris Michael Sparks, age 76, of Sumner, MI, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, whose presence will be missed but never forgotten.      A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in...

George John Zampaloni

George John Zampaloni

May 14, 2025

     George John Zampaloni, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Yukon, OK, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, Saint Johns with family by his side.     A Graveside Service will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grand Rapids, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, May 19, 2025, with his son Chris...

Keith Allen Harter

Keith Allen Harter

May 12, 2025

     Keith Allen Harter, age 73, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home.     A Memorial Service will be held at the Masonic Lodge, Hubbardston, MI, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.     Keith was born in St. Johns, Michigan on...

Udell Martin Hartman

Udell Martin Hartman

May 12, 2025

Udell Martin Hartman, age 80, of Ithaca, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at MI Michigan Medical Center Alma. Udell was born in Riverdale on September 29, 1944, the son of James Harold and Lana (Hunt) Hartman. For thirty years he worked in Lansing at Oldsmobile.  He loved watching college basketball, and was a loyal Spartan, Tigers, and Lions fan.  He...

Thomas H. Harrier

Thomas H. Harrier

May 11, 2025

      Thomas H. Harrier, age 69 of Zeeland, MI, passed away at his home on Sunday May 11, 2025, after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.       Per Tom’s wishes there will be no services.       Tom was born February 11, 1956, the son of Ernest and Marie (Fox) Harrier. He graduated from Alma High School in 1975....

Mitchell F. McKinley

Mitchell F. McKinley

May 11, 2025

     Mitchell F. McKinley, age 63, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away May 11, 2025, in Isabella County, Michigan.     Mitch was born on July 30, 1961, to William (Bill) and Leona McKinley in Hartland, Michigan. He was raised in Howell, MI, and Beaverton, MI. He was a journeyman electrician who enjoyed playing the drums, working on cars, and...

Betty G. Cowles

Betty G. Cowles

May 10, 2025

     Betty G.”Betty Boop” Cowles, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Independence Village, Saginaw, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Fred Kawka presiding....

Donna Kay Ernst

Donna Kay Ernst

May 8, 2025

     Donna Kay Ernst, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.     Donna was born in Chicago Heights, IL, on November 20, 1938, the daughter...

Peggy Joyce Johnson

Peggy Joyce Johnson

May 6, 2025

     Peggy Joyce Johnson, age 86, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place...

Geraldine D. Baker

Geraldine D. Baker

May 5, 2025

     Geraldine D. “Skookie” Baker, age 86, of Morganton, NC, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home.     Graveside Services will be held at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, New York, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the cemetery.     Geraldine was...