Obituaries
Jeffrey Lynn Zoss
Jan 22, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn "Jeff" Zoss, age 71, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away with his girls by his side on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Hearts Content Adult Foster Care Home, Breckenridge, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 27, 2025, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation...
Kenneth Wayne Wilson
Jan 21, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Wilson, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Riverside Cemetery...
George Eugene Sills
Jan 21, 2025
George Eugene Sills, age 77, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of George's life will be held at a later date. Please contact the family for details regarding the service. George was born in Port Huron, MI, on June...
Heidi Jo Ackels-Budge
Jan 20, 2025
Heidi Jo Ackels-Budge, age 62, of Dallas, TX, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. ...
Peggy Ann Wilson
Jan 20, 2025
Peggy Ann Wilson, age 41, passed away on January 20th, 2025, in the comfort of her own home. Born on March 15th, 1983 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was a cherished daughter of the late Melinda Wilson and of Blake Wilson. Peggy is survived by her devoted husband, Zachary DeLong; her son that was her pride...
Eileen Wilma Wheeler
Jan 20, 2025
Eileen Wilma Wheeler, age 79, of Ovid, Michigan, departed to be with her Savior, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 24, 2025, with Pastor Donald Fields...
Sharon Fredrica (Loznak) Reuther
Jan 19, 2025
Sharon Fredrica (Loznak) Reuther, age 84, of St. Louis, MI, formerly of Elsie, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility, Mount Pleasant, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Elsie at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 24, 2025, with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Visitation will...
Suzanne Marie Davis
Jan 18, 2025
Suzanne Marie Davis, age 77, of Laingsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home. Suzanne was born in Flint, Michigan on September 7, 1947, the daughter of William Henry and Lelah Florence (Maraskine) Green of Montrose, Michigan and step-mother Sylvia (Ranger) Green. Sue graduated from Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose in...
Marlene Kay Miller
Jan 18, 2025
Marlene Kay Miller, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her daughter’s home. A private graveside will be held and burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Marlene was born in Haslett, Michigan on February 8, 1939, the daughter of George and Martha (Brewbaker) Hubbard. Marlene...
Marcia Jean Schmitz
Jan 17, 2025
Marcia Jean Schmitz, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. A Private Family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler with Father John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Marcia was born in St. Johns, MI on...
James Walter "Jim" Warfle, Sr.
Jan 17, 2025
James Walter "Jim" Warfle, Sr., age 68 of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ovid VFW Hall, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. James was born in Owosso, Michigan on May 15, 1956, the son of Walter and...
Shirley May Marx
Jan 15, 2025
Shirley May Marx, age 83, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, January 20, 2025, with Pastor Dave Stanton officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery. Visitation...
Shan Denise Dutton
Jan 14, 2025
Shan Denise Dutton, age 69, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Shan was born in St. Johns, MI on June 18, 1955, the daughter of Eugene and Jean (Bennett) Dutton. She was a graduate of Fulton...
Donald Walter Gilbert
Jan 11, 2025
Donald Walter Gilbert, a man of faith, intellect, and integrity, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1957 at Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, Utah, the son of Clyde and JoAnn (Anderson) Gilbert. Don lived a life filled with faith, dedication, and quiet determination. A Celebration of Life will be...
Wanda Jean Whitaker
Jan 10, 2025
Wanda Jean Whitaker, age 99, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at...
Robert Charles "Bob" Gibson
Jan 10, 2025
Robert Charles "Bob" Gibson, age 88, of Elwell, MI, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside...
Velma Louise Price
Jan 9, 2025
Velma Louise Price, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at home with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at South Bingham Township Cemetery. St. Johns, MI. Velma was born in Lebanon Township, Michigan on May 7, 1930, the...
Emily Clara Davis
Jan 8, 2025
Emily Clara Jones Davis, aged 104, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, Saint. Johns, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5485 W. Lowe Road, Saint Johns, MI 48879, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday...
Leonard William "Bill" Cartwright
Jan 8, 2025
Leonard William "Bill" Cartwright, age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until the...
Carl James Winsor
Jan 4, 2025
Carl James Winsor, age 93, of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. prior...