Obituaries

March 18, 2022

     Emily Boyer, age 93, of Mesa, AZ formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Castle Canyon/Spring Garden Assisted Living, Chandler, AZ.

     Cremation has taken place and burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Marshall. Michigan.

     Emily was born in Marshall, Michigan, on April 26, 1928, the daughter of William...

March 15, 2022

     Michael Dee Pluger, age 71, of Dimondale, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Divine Life Assisted Living of Haslett, Haslett, MI.

     Funeral Services will held Monday, March 21, 2022, at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens...

March 14, 2022

     Robert Michael "Bobby" Toth, age 34, of New Haven, MI, formerly of Ovid passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home.

     Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 18, 2022, with Pastor Andy Goodrich officiating.  Burial will take place at South Ovid Cemetery, Ovid,...

March 10, 2022

  

     Amy Yvonne Delay, age 57, of Chesaning, MI, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

     A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Church of the Living Word at 2 P.M.

   Amy was born in Flint, MI on November 25, 1964, the...

March 9, 2022

Lyle Rausch, age 88, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home in Ithaca.

Lyle was born August 31, 1933, in Alma, the son of Clarence Volney and Phena Edith (Sweet) Rausch.  After graduating high school he served his country in the U.S. Army.  He married Pearl Attenberger in Ithaca on August 26, 1961.  Pearl...

March 8, 2022

     George Albert Crawford, Jr., age 82, of Carson City, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

     Per George's wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no services.

     George was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on March 18, 1939, the son of George Albert and Florence Margaret (Schales)...

March 8, 2022

     Chester Lafie "Chet" Lockwood, 77, of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, while working at the family cabin in Northern Michigan.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Ford Cemetery.

     Chester was...

March 7, 2022

    Patricia Louise “Patty” O'Donnell, age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Bickford of West Lansing.

    A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden presiding.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will...

March 5, 2022

    Larry Jay Shiffer, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, March 4, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw, MI, with his family by his side.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Restoration 58:12 Church, 1001 West Washington Street, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jake Gregory...

March 5, 2022

     Donald Russell Case, age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Burial will take place at Reed Cemetery, Victor Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 12:00...

March 5, 2022

     Neil A. Zeigler, age 87, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his home.

     No services will be held at this time.

     Neil was born in Ionia, Michigan on September 24, 1934, the son of Elmer and Clarabelle (Ward) Zeigler. Neil married Janet K. Young on June 18, 1955.  Janet passed away...

March 4, 2022

     Sally Ann Lorenc, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, with her family by her side.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest...

March 3, 2022

    Shirley Ann Albring, age 84, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at her home.

    Cremation will take place and there will be no services.

     Shirley was born in Saginaw County, MI on August 11, 1937, the daughter of Lyman and Bertha (Moffit) Richter. Shirley married Bernard LeRoy "Stub" Albring on November 5,...

March 2, 2022

     Carolyn Elizabeth Coston, age 88, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 4, 2022, with Dr. Keith Wise officiating.  Burial will take...

March 2, 2022

     Duane Carl Whitford, age 85, of Elizabeth, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Kensington Nursing Home, Elizabethtown, KY.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, Michigan. Dinner will be provided after the...

March 1, 2022

    Berdenia Marie "Bernie" Chorley, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, March 7, 2022, with Deacon Robert Strouse officiating.  Burial will take place at Deepdale...

March 1, 2022

     Carl Leo Reeves, age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma with his family by his side.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Bob Fall officiating.  He will be buried next to his beloved...

February 27, 2022

    Stephan Michael Joseph, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Ingham County Medical Care Center.

     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams and Rev. Fr. William Lugger presiding....

February 26, 2022

    Donna Lee Smith, age 63, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at her home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes  Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2022,. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.    Donna...

February 24, 2022

     Pamela Sue Zuker, age 71, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.     Cremation will take place and the family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.     Pamela was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on May 23, 1950, the daughter of Beryl and Ruby...