Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â He loved watching college basketball, and was a loyal Spartan, Tigers, and Lions fan. Â He...
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
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
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
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
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
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...