Obituaries

February 18, 2022

    

    Marcia Ann Ferretti, age 75, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.  She will be buried next to her daughter in Sowle Cemetery. ...

February 14, 2022

        Manuel S. Molina, Jr.,age  81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at...

February 13, 2022

JOSEPH D. GREER, 92, passed away on Feb. 13, 2022 in Zephyrhills, FL. Joseph was born on March 23, 1929 in North Star, Michigan to Joseph C  and Elsie M (Perdue) Greer.

Joseph grew up in North Star, MI and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1947 where he was the only 4 lettered 4 yr athlete...

February 13, 2022

     Marjorie “Margie” Victoria (Mayall) Kostal, age 67, passed away on February 13, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Her family will receive friends on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the First Church of God in Owosso, MI.  The funeral service will begin at 3:00 PM with Pastor April Crump officiating.  Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery...

February 11, 2022

      Coleen Ruth-Russell Lemons, 66, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma Michigan.

     At Coleen’s request, a cremation has take place. There will be a celebration of life to take place at a later date.

     Coleen was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on March 27, 1955, the daughter of Jack  and...

February 11, 2022

 

     Margaret Mary Klein, age 95, of Saint Johns, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home.

      Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan.  Burial will take place at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.  Visitation will be held on...

February 11, 2022

      Neva Mae Swagart, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

     Cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of life at a later date.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI at a later date.

     Neva was...

February 11, 2022

Tate Alan Ridsdale passed away peacefully in his sleep after spending 54 years as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend on Friday, February 11, 2022.     Tate was a natural born athlete and artist, born in Owosso, Michigan on December 13, 1967.  In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at the beach with his family.  He graduated from Ovid-Elsie...

February 10, 2022

     Gordon Lynn Rhodes, age 73, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Lakeview, MI passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

     A Graveside Service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.

     Gordon was born in Big Rapids,...

February 10, 2022

        Kandra Jo Hadanek, age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 with her husband by her side, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

    A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, with Pastor Reid Martin officiating.  Visitation will take place Wednesday...

February 9, 2022

     David Herbert "Herbie" Thompson, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2022 at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc, MI.  He was a brother, father, uncle, and friend to many.

     David was born in St Johns, MI on January 18, 1960, the son of David Stephen and Ethel Frieda (Seigler) Thompson.  He graduated from Merrill High School...

February 8, 2022

     Janey Lee Smith, age 48, of Lansing, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

     A cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date.

     Janey was born in Saginaw, MI on February 12, 1973, the daughter of Theodore Powell and Jennifer Laingmaid.  Janey was raised...

February 7, 2022

    Sandra "Sandy" Woodworth, age 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital - Clinton in St. Johns, MI.

     At Sandy's request, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  She will be buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, at a later date.

     Sandy was born May...

February 6, 2022

Lifelong Ithaca resident Gerald Richard Beck passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the age of 87 after a long battle with dementia. He was surrounded by loved ones at his home during the time of his passing.

Jerry was a longtime truck driver and mechanic over the course of his career. He worked as an...

February 6, 2022

   Marian Ruth Bouchey, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, with Rev. Mary Ann Evans-Justin officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.  Visitation will...

February 6, 2022

     Dale Eugene "Gene" Williams, age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

     Dale was born in Alma, Michigan on July 21, 1947, the son of Dale Edward and Donna Williams.  He lived his entire life in the Gratiot County area.  Dale proudly served his country in the United States...

February 3, 2022

     Pauline Lenore "Pat" Pitcher, age 89, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, with Pastor Matt Beery officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be...

February 3, 2022

           Bertha Anne Manglos, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.     Bertha was born in Elmira, MI, and graduated from St Mary's High School, Gaylord, MI in 1952. Her adult...

February 3, 2022

   John Paul Piggott, age 35, of Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Catholic Community of St. Jude's at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dave Speicher presiding.  Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Lansing,...

February 2, 2022

     Norman Richard Ketchum, age 79, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, February 7, 2022, with Pastor Andy Goodrich officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery,  Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held on...