Obituaries

Betty Lou Lover

Betty Lou Lover

June 20, 2026

     Betty Lou Lover, age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Cal Emerson officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Twp., MI. Visitation will be held...

Stanley William Plesko

Stanley William Plesko

June 19, 2026

     Stanley William Plesko, age 81, of St. Johns, formerly of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 26, 2026, with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,...

Bonnie Lou Gager

Bonnie Lou Gager

June 19, 2026

     Bonnie Lou Gager, age 67, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held at this time.     Bonnie was born in Alma, MI on December 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Donald Burton Campbell and Arlene Joyce (Parks)...

Marilyn Ann Walker

Marilyn Ann Walker

June 18, 2026

      Marilyn Walker, age 89, of Laingsburg, MI, formerly of Ovid, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026.     A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 P.M., with Carol Kusnier officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time...

Kenneth Lynn Hayes

Kenneth Lynn Hayes

June 18, 2026

     Kenneth Lynn Hayes, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday June 23, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., with his nephews: Conrad Hayes and Ryan Hayes officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will...

Mark Robin Kioski

Mark Robin Kioski

June 17, 2026

    Mark Robin Kioski, age 68, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026.     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.     Mark was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 21, 1958, the son of Joe and Dawn (Shatto) Kioski.     Mark liked to visit the Mega Malls and Second-Hand stores. He collected MAD magazines and...

Terri Ann Tomasek

Terri Ann Tomasek

June 16, 2026

     Terri Ann Tomasek, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Haven of Rest Hospice House, Owosso, MI.      Terri was born in Carson City, Michigan on March 25, 1962, the daughter of Gerald Ray and Lillian Louise (Palek) Long. Terri married Brian Tomasek on October 13, 1986 in St. Johns, MI. ...

Jack Eugene Alton

Jack Eugene Alton

June 16, 2026

     Jack Eugene Alton, age 94, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home.     Cremation will take place and a memorial will be held at a later date.     Jack was born in Monroe City, IN on February 3, 1932, the son of Julian and Sarah Amelia (LaMar) Alton. Jack proudly served his country...

Charles Leroy Humphrey

Charles Leroy Humphrey

June 15, 2026

    Charles "Chuck" Humphrey, age 79, of Sumner, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the early morning hours of June 15, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-West in Wyoming, Michigan.     Born on May 21, 1947, Chuck lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep passion for agriculture. In 1968, he married the...

Deborah Kay Putnam

Deborah Kay Putnam

June 13, 2026

     Deborah Kay "Deb" (Myers) Putnam, age 68, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home.    Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.    Deb was born in Alma, Michigan on November 15, 1957, the daughter of Jerry Myers and...

Edward Bruce Waldron

Edward Bruce Waldron

June 12, 2026

     Edward Bruce "Ed" Waldron, age 91, of Sumner, MI passed away Friday June 12, 2026, in the home that he and his family built from the ground up.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner,...

Duane Harold Thompson

Duane Harold Thompson

June 12, 2026

     Duane Harold Thompson, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at University of Michigan Health West, Wyoming, MI.     A Private Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.     Duane was born in Pompeii, Michigan on May 26, 1940, the son of Harvey Harold and Mildred (Blunt) Thompson....

Calvin David Caesar

Calvin David Caesar

June 11, 2026

     Calvin David Caesar, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his home.     Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.      Calvin was born in Carson City, Michigan on January 9, 1946, the son of Carl Calvin Caesar and Susan Jane (Thrush)...

Dorothy Joann Thompson

Dorothy Joann Thompson

June 10, 2026

     Dorothy "Joann" Thompson, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI.     A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks Lodge 1400, 610 Warwick Drive Alma, MI, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 12:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. She will be laid to rest with her...

Devin Lawrence Richards

Devin Lawrence Richards

June 8, 2026

     Devin Lawrence Richards, age 38, of Lennon, MI, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 2-8 P.M.     Devin was born in Owosso, MI on May 15, 1988. He was the son of Robert Lawrence and Amber...

Vern Lee Klassen

Vern Lee Klassen

June 7, 2026

     Vern Lee Klassen, age 66, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home.     Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Vern was born in Gladwin, Michigan on September 29, 1959, the son of Frank Klassen and Ella Mae (Foote) Klassen. He was raised...

Yvonne Boice Keiser

Yvonne Boice Keiser

June 2, 2026

    Yvonne Boice Keiser, age 95, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.     A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 3:00-6:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.   ...

Carol Virginia Mackie

Carol Virginia Mackie

June 1, 2026

     Carol Virginia Mackie, age 84, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at her home.     A Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026, with Pastor John Eich officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...

Judy Ann Carter

Judy Ann Carter

May 31, 2026

     Judy Ann Carter, age 82, of Pewamo, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Lithia, Florida surrounded by the love of her family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding. Burial will...

Robert James Bachan

Robert James Bachan

May 29, 2026

     Robert James "Bob" Bachan, age 87, of St.Louis, MI, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living, Saginaw, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Christe. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...