Obituaries

Jeffrey Lynn Zoss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...