Obituaries
Shirley L. Craig
Feb 21, 2025
Shirley L. Craig, age 88, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her family at Manatee Springs, Bradenton, Florida. Funeral Services will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Twp.,...
Darlene Kay Klockziem
Feb 20, 2025
Darlene Kay (Melrose) Klockziem age 75, of St. Johns, passed away on February 20, 2025, at her home peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born January 29, 1950, in Owosso, the seventh daughter of Merrill (Bud) and Lucille (Brant) Melrose. Darlene’s life was a tapestry of warmth and caring, woven through the lives of those she...
Ruth Ann Davis
Feb 20, 2025
Ruth Ann Davis, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center with her family by her side. In following Ruth's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services. She will be buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis. Ruth was born in Alma,...
David Michael Remenar
Feb 19, 2025
David Michael "Dave" Remenar, age 78, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at The Willows of East Lansing, East Lansing, MI. In following Dave's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services. David was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 27, 1946, the son of...
Glenn Dale Unruh
Feb 19, 2025
Glenn Dale Unruh, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. A Memorial Service at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service....
JoAnn M. Schall
Feb 16, 2025
JoAnn M. Schall JoAnn Schall, the ORIGINAL JoAnn’s, was born on December 4th, 1948, and passed away on February 16th, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Adopted by the loving Schmit family, JoAnn was raised in Cuyahoga County, Ohio where she lived as a spirited, wild woman. Though she had many foster brothers and sisters, none held a...
Lois Bransdorfer
Feb 15, 2025
Lois Bransdorfer, age 97, of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at White Oaks Retirement Community, Lawton, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at...
Ryan Michael Lewis
Feb 15, 2025
Ryan Michael Lewis, age 52, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Ryan was...
Debra Kay Paddock
Feb 15, 2025
Debra Kay Paddock, age 66, of Haslett, MI, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI. Per Debra's request cremation will take place and no services will be held. Debra was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 27, 1958, the daughter of Howard and Vonda (Eno) Paddock. Debra had a...
Daniel Richard Pung
Feb 15, 2025
Daniel Richard Pung, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place...
Charles Glenn Magsig
Feb 15, 2025
Charles Glenn Magsig, age 80, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away February 15, 2025, peacefully in his home. Family is what Charlie held closest to his heart. He is survived by, Rosemary, his loving wife of 59 years and one sister Kathy Canum. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are his legacy, they are: Daughter Angie Pifer & her...
Felix Axel Ridsdale
Feb 15, 2025
If heaven has a golf course, Felix Axel Ridsdale has already teed off. Felix didn’t just love golf—he lived for it. If he wasn’t on the course, he would be planning his next round, talking about his last one, or wondering why Michigan had so much snow when all he really wanted was to golf year-round. ...
Eunice Harriett Link
Feb 14, 2025
Eunice Harriett Link, age 98, of Davison/Ortonville, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI. Funeral Services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett, MI 48840, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 21, 2025, with Pastor Trevor Sutton officiating. Burial will take...
April Lyn Feighner
Feb 11, 2025
April Lyn Feighner, age 57, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Carson City, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI. A Celebration of April's life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-3 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. April...
Larry Leon Ordiway
Feb 11, 2025
Larry Leon Ordiway, age 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI. In following Larry's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Larry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 20, 1948, the son of Edwin Guy and Lillian Anna...
Lyle Edwin Thrush
Feb 11, 2025
Lyle Edwin Thrush, age 93, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Country Blessings Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 17, 2025, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg,...
Bruce Allen Wiltfong
Feb 11, 2025
Bruce Allen Wiltfong, age 61, Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 21, 2025,...
James Brian Vogt
Feb 11, 2025
James Brian "Jimbo" Vogt, age 56, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held March 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the Bannister Bar & Grill, 219 E. Main St., Bannister, MI. James was born...
Robert Russel Fairchild
Feb 11, 2025
Robert Russel Fairchild, age 83, of Goetzville, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Per Bob's request no services will be held. Robert was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on April 5, 1941, the son of Vernon Russell and Fay (Harry) Fairchild. He was a graduate of Shepherd High School, with the Class of 1959. On...
Charlotte Edna Arnst
Feb 9, 2025
Charlotte Edna Arnst, age 85, of Bannister, MI, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser and Pastor Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Twp., MI,...