Obituaries

Jul 25, 2021

Neil A. Hafner, age 71, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with Rev. Fr. John Klein presiding and Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard concelebrating. ...

Jul 25, 2021

Surrounded by his children, Earl Cecil Rogers passed away at his home on July 25, 2021, at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Earl was born on February 16, 1938, the son of Anna (Beemer) and Warren Rogers in Pine River Township, Michigan. He was the youngest of 11 children.

Funeral Services...

Jul 24, 2021

Josie Rae Kissling, the third child of Jacob and Julia Kissling of Maple Rapids, and sister to Violet and Samuel Kissling, passed from this earth July 12, 2021, before her birth.  She finally arrived here July 24th, 2021, with dark hair like her father; eyes and button nose like her sister; and hands and feet like her brother.  It...

Jul 19, 2021

Daniel Thomas Latz, age 64, of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dan was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 28, 1957, the son of Thomas and Patricia (Vlcek) Latz.  He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class...

Jul 19, 2021

Joan Claudette Holton, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 23, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI at...

Jul 15, 2021

Bonnie Jean Lutz, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, with Pastor Mike Briggs officiating.  Burial will take place...

Jul 13, 2021

John Ivan “Big John” Loznak, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at his home.

Private Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan.

John was born on August 26, 1928, the son of James and Marie (Knotek) Loznak. ...

Jul 13, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Hartman, age 76, of Burton, MI formerly of Ovid, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. ...

Jul 12, 2021

Josephine "Jo" MacLennan, age 81, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie , MI , Wednesday, July 14, 2021 , at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,...

Jul 11, 2021

Kathy Ackels went to be with her loving animals and the Lord on Sunday July 11, 2021, at the age of 63.

Kathy was born January 2, 1958, the daughter of Jack and Patricia (Barnard) Burns.  Kathy married Rick Ackels in August of 1984.  Kathy and Rick shared many years of adventures including exploring the different states...

Jul 11, 2021

Elon J. Hufnagel, age 92, of St. Johns, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at home.

Elon was born on June 22, 1929 the oldest of nine children to Roman and Dolores (Droste) Hufnagel.  He married Wanda Eaton on September 9, 1950.  They raised 7 children and celebrated 65 years together before she passed in 2015....

Jul 10, 2021

Richard Julius Rahn, age 68, of St. Louis, MI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his son's place.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, with Pastor Bryon Fling officiating.  Burial will take place at Jasper Township Cemetery near his son...

Jul 9, 2021

Janet Kay Goodyear, age 70, of Lewiston, MI, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Crawford Continuing Care Center with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 15, 2021, with Kim McKenzie officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St....

Jul 6, 2021

Donna L. Surbrook, age 77, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, St. Charles, MI. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 1:00 P.M.  with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.

Donna was born in Alma, Michigan on February 19, 1944, the...

Jul 3, 2021

Virgle Leon Austin, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his home.

Graveside services will be held at Stilson Cemetery on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Leon Austin officiating.

Virgle was born in Riverdale, Arkansas on October 26, 1940, the son of Leon and Elsie...

Jul 2, 2021

Margaret A. Grubaugh, age 100, of Elsie , MI , passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 , at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns , MI .

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 .  Burial will take place at Riverside...

Jul 1, 2021

Katherine N. Thompson, age 73, of Sumner , MI , passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 , at her home.

Cremation will take place and a virtual memorial service will be held at a future date.

Katherine was born in Kent County, MI on December 1, 1947 , the daughter of George...

Jul 1, 2021

Michael W. “Mike” Lewis, age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, with Mr. Everett Smith officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside...

Jun 29, 2021

Timothy Lee "Tim" Zwick, age 62, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 1-5 P.M. at The Main Bar in Ovid, Michigan.

Timothy was born in Tecumseh, MI on November 18, 1958, the son...

Jun 29, 2021

Genevieve Y. Forbes, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Genevieve was born in Evart, MI on September 6, 1943, the daughter of Louis and...