Obituaries

James Dale Cornwall

James Dale Cornwall

Apr 7, 2025

     James Dale "Jimmy" Cornwall, age 61, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI ,surrounded by his family.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     James was born in Denver, Colorado on September 30, 1963, the son of Amos Dale and Marie...

Keith Raymond Peters

Keith Raymond Peters

Apr 7, 2025

     Keith Raymond Peters, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery,...

Dewey Leo Bunting

Dewey Leo Bunting

Apr 7, 2025

     Dewey Leo "Dude" Bunting, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings on Monday, April 7, 2025. Dewey is well loved and will be missed greatly.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Dewey was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI...

James Charles "Jim" Johnson

James Charles "Jim" Johnson

Apr 4, 2025

      James “Jim” Johnson, lovingly nicknamed “Chuck” by his children, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, after a life filled with love, hard work, and adventure.     Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with Pastor John Eich officiating. Visitation will...

Harley Roland Peoples

Harley Roland Peoples

Apr 4, 2025

     Harley Roland Peoples, age 84, of Ashley, Michigan, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.     In keeping with his wishes, a cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at East Plains Cemetery, Lebanon...

Elaine Genevieve Kramer

Elaine Genevieve Kramer

Apr 4, 2025

     Elaine Genevieve Kramer, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home with her family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Kent William Moore

Kent William Moore

Apr 3, 2025

     Kent William Moore, age 60, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.     Kent was...

Noel Keith "Pete" Flaugher

Noel Keith "Pete" Flaugher

Apr 2, 2025

     Noel Keith "Pete" Flaugher, age 83, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Community Baptist Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Burial has taken place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville...

Tony H. Seaman

Tony H. Seaman

Apr 2, 2025

     Tony H. Seaman, age 70, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.     Graveside Service will be held at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday April 12, 2025. Immediately following, there will be a Celebration of Tony's Life at the Elm Hall...

Charlotte Ann House

Charlotte Ann House

Apr 2, 2025

     Charlotte Ann House, age 84, of Edmore, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Alma, MI.     A Celebration of life will be held at Gentle Shepherd Church, Six Lakes, MI 48886, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with Pastor Bob Jones officiating.     Charlotte was born in Lakeview, MI on...

Harvey Milton Coon

Harvey Milton Coon

Apr 1, 2025

     Harvey Milton Coon, age 90, of Henderson, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Pastor Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, Michigan. Visitation...

Gerald Francis Lott

Gerald Francis Lott

Mar 31, 2025

     Gerald Francis "Jerry" Lott, age 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be...

Mary Lillian Mead

Mary Lillian Mead

Mar 27, 2025

     Mary Lillian Mead, age 94, of Elsie, MI, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 31, 2025. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...

Marzella Ann Hoard

Marzella Ann Hoard

Mar 26, 2025

     Marzella Ann "Zellie" Hoard, age 87, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 31, 2025, with Pastor Mark Monroe officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation...

Troy Samuel Bearden

Troy Samuel Bearden

Mar 22, 2025

     Troy Samuel Bearden, age 28, of Guntown, Mississippi, (originally from Ashley, MI) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home.     Troy was born on May 13, 1996, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Samuel C. and Penny (Drummond) Bearden. Troy was a 2014 graduate of Fulton High School. He then attended Ferris State University...

Matthew Adam Spencer

Matthew Adam Spencer

Mar 22, 2025

      Matthew Adam "Matt" Spencer, age 50, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with Captain Kory Witt officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the...

Valecia Beth Wetzel

Valecia Beth Wetzel

Mar 22, 2025

      Valecia Beth Wetzel, age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, with her family by her side.       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, with Pastor Tom Ewer officiating. Burial will take place at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation...

Carrie Elaine Rockafellow

Carrie Elaine Rockafellow

Mar 20, 2025

C. ELAINE ROCKAFELLOW     Our beloved mother has winged her way to her heavenly home. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI on Thursday, March 20, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at Alma First Church of God at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating. Burial next...

Alex Edward Mizger

Alex Edward Mizger

Mar 19, 2025

     Alex Edward Mizger, age 85, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     In keeping with Alex's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Alex was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 21, 1939, the...

Donald Francis Bachert

Donald Francis Bachert

Mar 19, 2025

      Donald Francis Bachert, age 74, of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with Dan Wheeler and Alberto Perez officiating. Burial will take place at...