Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

Orville Wayne Cody, 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI,  Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 1:00 P.M.  with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

Jun 2, 2021

Connie Lou Lambert, age 76, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI Monday, June 7, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Danny Stoneham officiating.  Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton,...

Jun 1, 2021

John Robert Pontius, age 50, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

May 31, 2021

Victoria B. Curnow, age 71, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at home surrounded by family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI, on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.

Victoria was born in Detroit, MI on March 5, 1950, the...

May 28, 2021

Gregory Redman age 62, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at his daughter’s home. There will be a service at a future date. Gregory was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 29, 1958, the son of Rex B. and Ilene Merece (Houseman) Redman.  On March 16, 1999 he married Cynthia Miller at LasVegas, Nevada. Greg...

May 28, 2021

Martin Rex "Marty" Redman, age 60, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home.

Internment will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, Michigan.  A luncheon will immediately follow at Maple Rapids United Methodist Church.

Martin was born in St. Johns, MI...

May 28, 2021

Ardis Evonne Williams, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the...

May 26, 2021

Douglas L. Huyck, 73, of Owosso, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

A Memorial visitation will be held at at Ovid VFW Post #8964, 218 South Main Street, Ovid, Michigan, 48866 Monday, June 14, 2021 from 4-8 P.M. Military Honors will be presented at 8 p.m.

Doug was born in...

May 26, 2021

Robin D. Allen, age 69, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Charlene Reha officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service.

May 23, 2021

Travis David Harkness, age 28, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Travis was born in Carson City, MI on May 1, 1993, the son of Kenneth Mier and Jenny Rae (Harkness) Koons. He graduated...

May 21, 2021

Bradley Leland McConnell age 63 of Prudenville went to be with the Lord, on Friday May 21, 2021. Brad was born in Alma, Michigan on September 1, 1957 to Leland and Joan (Christensen) McConnell.  Brad was raised on a farm in Vestaburg, Michigan.  He graduated from Vestaburg High School, class of 1975 on the all A honor roll. He...

May 20, 2021

Lowell George Bebow, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Michael Biedenbender officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

May 19, 2021

Barbara Waggoner, 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born to Bleese and Gaynell (Strickland) Ray on September 29, 1940, in Chester, South Carolina.  She married Jack L. Waggoner in Grand Blanc, MI.

Barbara was a homemaker and liked to spend time around the house....

May 18, 2021

Penny Marie Bearden, 52, of Ashley, MI.  beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and teacher left her earthly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born to Owen and Jeanne Drummond on October 7, 1968. She always made a terrific impact on all that came into contact with her. She was born, lived and died with a...

May 16, 2021

Henry Clifton "Bud" Adams, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, May 21, 2021, at 11:00 A.M with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. . Burial will be held at Oak Grove...

May 16, 2021

Sheenah Alizah Luth, age 2, of Elsie, MI, was received into the arms of Jesus Sunday, May 16, 2021, as the result of an accident at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at the Church of the Living Word, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with Pastor Don Blacker officiating.  Burial will...

May 16, 2021

William "Bill" Dittenber age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 due to complications of the Covid-19 virus. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Lilly Dittenber and brothers: Thomas Dittenber and Ted Dittenber. He is survived by his children: Scott Dittenber (Missy) and Tracy Dittenber, brother Robert Dittenber, longtime companion and friend Linda Roberson,...

May 14, 2021

Jeffery Moltson (Jeff) Kimmel, 64, of Bancroft, MI, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jeffery was born in Alma, MI on April 7, 1957, the son of Duane and Onalee (O'Boyle) Kimmel....

May 14, 2021

James Edward "Jim" Thayer, age 79, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home with his partner Jeanette Wolgast by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial will take place at...

May 13, 2021

Dale Willis Wineland, 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 12:00 P.M with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery. Visitation...